Calculating Home Advantage in the First Decade of the 21th Century UEFA Soccer Leagues.

abstract：:The aim of this study was to examine the long-term effects of static stretching of the plantar-flexor muscles on eccentric and concentric torque and ankle dorsiflexion range of motion in healthy subjects. Seventy five healthy male volunteers, with no previous history of trauma to the calf that required surgery, absenc...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Abdel-Aziem AA,Mohammad WS

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this research was to determine the kinematic variables evolution in a sprint canoeing maximal test over 200 m, comparing women and men kayak paddlers and men canoeists. Speed evolution, cycle frequency, cycle length and cycle index were analysed each 50 m section in fifty-two young paddlers (20 male k...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Vaquero-Cristóbal R,Alacid F,López-Plaza D,Muyor JM,López-Miñarro PA

更新日期：2013-10-08 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to compare the effect of three distinct rest period lengths between sets of upper body single-joint exercise with different load zones and volume designed for either endurance or hypertrophy (50% or 80% of 1-RM). Sixteen trained men (20.75 ± 2.54 years; 76.35 ± 5.03 kg; 176.75 ± 3.33 cm, 24.53...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Senna GW,Rodrigues BM,Sandy D,Scudese E,Bianco A,Dantas EHM

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Understanding the physical activity patterns of youth is an essential step in preparing programming and interventions needed to change behavior. To date, little is known about the intricacies of youth physical activity across various physical activity segments (i.e. in school, out of school, recess, classroom physical...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Brusseau TA

更新日期：2015-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the existence of the sticking region in two legged free weight squats. Fifteen resistance-training males (age 24 ± 4 years, body mass 82 ± 11 kg, body height 179 ± 6 cm) with 6 ± 3 years of resistance-training experience performed 6-RM in free weight squats. The last repetition...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： van den Tillaar R,Andersen V,Saeterbakken AH

更新日期：2014-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the relationship between fatigue and post-activation potentiation, we examined the effects of sub-maximal continuous running on neuromuscular function tests, as well as on the squat jump and counter movement jump in endurance athletes. The height of the squat jump and counter movement jump and the estimat...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Gervasi M,Calavalle AR,Amatori S,Grassi E,Benelli P,Sestili P,Sisti D

更新日期：2018-12-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Making assessments regarding postural control and balance is very important for injury prevention in soccer. However, there has been no study that has associated postural control variables with branch-specific technical properties in a game. The aim of the present study was to determine the relationships between varia...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Edis Ç,Vural F,Vurgun H

更新日期：2016-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：:The present research aimed to analyze values of the autocorrelation function measured for different time values of ground reaction forces during stable upright standing. It was hypothesized that if recording of force in time depended on the quality and way of regulating force by the central nervous system (as a regula...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Stodolka J,Golema M,Migasiewicz J

更新日期：2016-04-13 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to describe the acute changes of both standard physiological-perceptual markers and circulating microRNAs in response to tennis match-play in a detailed case report. Two elite male baseliners with comparable tennis experience were tested for anthropometric and fitness related variables and played 2 h ...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Hoppe MW,Baumgart C,Hilberg T,Freiwald J,Wehmeier UF

更新日期：2016-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Small-sided games (SSGs) are spontaneous forms of specific training where exercise intensity can be manipulated by modifying external factors. To ensure suitable usage of small-sided games in practice, we have to know which variables can influence internal responses and external loads. The aim of the present study was...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Hulka K,Weisser R,Belka J

更新日期：2016-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to quantify and compare Electromyographic activity (EMG) and applied load in quadriceps muscle within performing high intensity knee extension exercises by Elastic Resistance (ER) and Nautilus Machine (NM). Sixteen male and female subjects (22.4 ± 4.7 yrs) completed 8 RM seated knee extension b...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Aboodarda SJ,Shariff MA,Muhamed AM,Ibrahim F,Yusof A

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardan/Euler angles represent the most common technique for the quantification of segmental rotations. Cardan angles are influenced by their ordered sequence, and sensitive to planar-cross talk from the dominant rotation plane, which may affect the angular parameters. The International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) cu...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Sinclair J,Taylor PJ,Bottoms L

更新日期：2013-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to identify factors that constituted the cultural capital among soccer players. We assumed that in the increasingly globalized world of professional soccer, a player's success would often depend on migrating and adjusting to life in other countries. Willingness to migrate and successful a...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Križaj J,Leskošek B,Vodičar J,Topič MD

更新日期：2016-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The relative age effect (RAE), within the sporting scope, refers to the possible advantages of participation and performance of athletes born in the first months of the year of selection in relation to others within the same age category. The aim of the present study was to investigate the RAE in girls' volleyball pla...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Campos FAD,Pellegrinotti ÍL,Campos LCB,Dias TMR,Gómez MÁ

更新日期：2020-03-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Biomechanics and motor control are discussed as parts of a more general science, physics of living systems. Major problems of biomechanics deal with exact definition of variables and their experimental measurement. In motor control, major problems are associated with formulating currently unknown laws of nature specif...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Latash ML

更新日期：2016-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Pacing strategies have mainly been investigated for runners, but little is known for cross-country skiers. The aim of the present study was to examine the effects of performance and age on pacing strategies in cross-country skiing. All finishers (women, n = 19,375; men, n = 86,190) in the 'Engadin Ski Marathon' (42 km...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Nikolaidis PT,Rosemann T,Knechtle B

更新日期：2019-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine which variables of the range of motion (ROM) and strength of the hip, and ankle are associated with squat depth. In total, 101 healthy subjects (64 males, 37 females) participated in the study. Outcome measures consisted of the ROM of hip flexion, hip internal rotation, exter...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Kim SH,Kwon OY,Park KN,Jeon IC,Weon JH

更新日期：2015-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Complex training (CXT) is the result of a combination of strength and plyometric exercises in the same session. This method has recently been used in the preparation of athletes of different sports. The aim of the present study was to observe the acute effects of a CXT program of 6 weeks: i) on agility with the ball, ...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Cavaco B,Sousa N,Dos Reis VM,Garrido N,Saavedra F,Mendes R,Vilaça-Alves J

更新日期：2014-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to analyze etiology and the incidence of sports injuries among wheelchair rugby players. Moreover, we verified if the levels of aggressiveness and anger presented by the athletes and their roles in the team influenced the incidence and severity of the injuries. The study involved 14 male playe...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Bauerfeind J,Koper M,Wieczorek J,Urbański P,Tasiemski T

更新日期：2015-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to compare the incremental running tests performed by young soccer players on a treadmill (Tr) and in the field (FTcod: 100 m change of direction and FTcir: 100 m circle). Nineteen players (average age 17.4 ± 1.1 years; body height 172.0 ± 5.7 cm; body mass 68.9 ± 6.7 kg) volunteered to p...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Köklü Y,Alemdaroğlu U,Demirhan R,Arslan Y

更新日期：2020-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to examine coaches' preferences for continuing coaching education. The sample consisted of 122 male and 102 female coaches from the Gauteng Province of South Africa who were purposively recruited to participate in this study. The results of this study showed that the coaches wanted to lea...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Kubayi A,Coopoo Y,Morris-Eyton H

更新日期：2016-04-13 00:00:00

abstract：:This study compared two different body positions at the finish of a stroke during stationary rowing exercise on physiological and kinematic measurements. Nine male and five female rowers volunteered for the study: mean age (± SD), body height and body mass were 27 ±9 yrs, 180.5 ±12.3 cm and 81.2 ±14.2 kg. The two body...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Bell G,Bennett J,Reynolds W,Syrotuik D,Gervais P

更新日期：2013-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, it has been reported that tear osmolarity (Tosm) is correlated with plasma osmolarity and will increase during exertion. We aimed to assess whether inhaling oxygen-enriched air between exercises could significantly change the Tosm value. Thirty men aged 24.9 years were included in the study. A cycloergometer...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Wylęgała A,Pilch J,Bolek B,Sędziak-Marcinek B,Wylęgała E

更新日期：2020-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess the effects of incremental and continuous exercise on the concentration of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), growth hormone (GH), testosterone (T), and cortisol (C), as well as to investigate whether increased cardiac dimensions in cyclists were related to changes in these hormo...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Mikołajczyk R,Sikora M,Mikrut G,Zając T,Żebrowska A

更新日期：2020-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the changes in mental strategies across the season and their effects on performance and satisfaction with individual performance. Data were collected three times: at the pre-season at Time 1 (T1; baseline), in the mid-season at Time 2 (T2; two-month follow-up), and at the end-of-season at Time ...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Kruk M,Blecharz J,Boberska M,Zarychta K,Luszczynska A

更新日期：2017-10-20 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to analyze the leadership power perceptions of soccer coaches and soccer players according to their educational levels. Data were collected from 165 male soccer coaches and 870 male soccer players. Adapted versions of the "Power in Soccer Questionnaire-Other", the "Power in Soccer Questio...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Konter E

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine the differences in biomechanical characteristics between one- and two-legged running vertical jumps (1-LRVJ and 2-LRVJ). Ten male college volleyball players voluntarily participated in this study. Two running vertical jumps used in volleyball were randomly performed. Three tr...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Tai WH,Wang LI,Peng HT

更新日期：2018-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine changes in climbers' hormonal, cardiovascular, neuromuscular, sleep and fatigue status, and their relationship with performance and workloads during a sport rock climbing camp. Mean difficulty of individual leading climbing routes (mean Difficulty) was calculated for six male, in...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Magiera A,Roczniok R,Sadowska-Krępa E,Kempa K

更新日期：2019-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been a lot of research that enabled soccer to improve: its technique, tactics and strategy through analysis and training. Nevertheless, players' need to interact with each other turns any defending or attacking situation into complex solutions with a wide range of variables to be considered, in which the pla...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Garcia JD,Román IR,Calleja-González J,Dellal A

更新日期：2014-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Rule modifications in basketball are used to develop the sport, and FIBA changes the basketball regulations periodically and constantly in search of a more attractive game. The objectives of this study were as follows: i) to characterise and identify the technical-tactical performance indicators which discriminated th...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Ibañez SJ,Garcia-Rubio J,Gómez MÁ,Gonzalez-Espinosa S

更新日期：2018-10-15 00:00:00