abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine the appropriateness of using an elastic hamstring assistance device to reduce perceived levels of soreness, increase isometric strength, increase passive range of motion, and decrease biomarkers of muscle damage after eccentric exercise, specifically, downhill running This st...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Aldret RL,Trahan BA,Davis G,Campbell B,Bellar DM

更新日期：2017-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the Agility and Skill Test, which had been recently developed to assess agility and skill in female athletes. Following a 10 min warm-up, two trials to test the reliability and validity of the test were conducted one week apart. Measurements were collected to compare soccer player...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Kutlu M,Yapici H,Yilmaz A

更新日期：2017-03-12 00:00:00

abstract：:The 30 second Wingate Anaerobic Test (WAnT) is the gold standard measure of anaerobic performance. The present investigation aimed to determine if a previous WAnT using one body region significantly affected a subsequent WAnT using a different body region. Twelve male university students (n = 12, 23 ± 2 years, 84 ± 16...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Harvey L,Bousson M,McLellan C,Lovell D

更新日期：2017-03-12 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to compare strength gains in the lower limbs, assessed by one maximum repetition (1RM) and isokinetic peak torque (PT), in young men undergoing a resistance training (RT) program. Twenty-seven young men performed resistance training twice a week for 11 weeks. Training involved two exercis...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Gentil P,Del Vecchio FB,Paoli A,Schoenfeld BJ,Bottaro M

更新日期：2017-03-12 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between cognitive competitive anxiety intensity and coping strategies in table tennis players. One hundred and two (102) US competitive table tennis players of age range from 10 to 60 filled out a Revised Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2 (CSAI-2R, Cox et al., ...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Kurimay D,Pope-Rhodius A,Kondric M

更新日期：2017-01-30 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 existing data indicate that the result of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) test influences the likelihood of subsequent injury in professional athletes. Therefore, exercises increasing test scores of the FMS may be useful at various stages of sports activity. This study evaluated the effects of the NEURAC slin...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Linek P,Saulicz E,Myśliwiec A,Wójtowicz M,Wolny T

更新日期：2016-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The intermittent nature of match performance in youth soccer supports relevance of ability to repeatedly produce high-intensity actions with short recovery periods. This study was aimed to examine the reproducibility of a repeated dribbling ability protocol and, additionally, to estimate the contribution of concurrent...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Duarte JP,Tavares Ó,Valente-Dos-Santos J,Severino V,Ahmed A,Rebelo-Gonçalves R,Pereira JR,Vaz V,Póvoas S,Seabra A,Cumming SP,Coelho-E-Silva MJ

更新日期：2016-10-14 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：:Bilateral decline squatting has been well documented as a rehabilitation exercise, however, little information exists on the optimum angle of decline. The aim of this study was to determine the ankle and knee angle, moments, the patellofemoral joint load, patellar tendon load and associated muscle activity while perfo...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Richards J,Selfe J,Sinclair J,May K,Thomas G

更新日期：2016-09-10 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：: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 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：: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：:We investigated how acclimatization effects achieved during a high-altitude alpinist expedition influence endurance performance, ventilation ([Formula: see text]) and blood oxygen saturation (SaO2) in normoxic (NOR) and hypoxic conditions (HYP). An incremental testing protocol on a cycle ergometer was used to determin...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Ušaj A,Burnik S

更新日期：2016-04-13 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：:Plyometric training is a popular method utilized by strength and conditioning professionals to improve aspects of functional strength. The purpose of this study was to explore the influence of extrinsic verbal cueing on the specificity of jumping movements. Thirteen participants (age: 23.4 ± 1.9 yr, body height: 170.3...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Louder T,Bressel M,Bressel E

更新日期：2015-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to relate the overall rating of perceived exertion (RPE-overall) with cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular variables during stationary running with the elbow flexion/extension performed with water-floating equipment. The sample consisted of eleven women that performed the water-based ex...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Pinto SS,Alberton CL,Zaffari P,Cadore EL,Kanitz AC,Liedtke GV,Tartaruga MP,Kruel LF

更新日期：2015-12-30 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：:This study aimed to analyze the effects of power training using traditional vertical resistance exercises versus direction specific horizontal inertial flywheel training on performance in common sport-related tasks. Twenty-three healthy and physically active males (age: 22.29 ± 2.45 years) volunteered to participate i...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： de Hoyo M,Sañudo B,Carrasco L,Domínguez-Cobo S,Mateo-Cortes J,Cadenas-Sánchez MM,Nimphius S

更新日期：2015-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine test-retest reliability for peak barbell velocity (Vpeak) during the bench press (BP) and bench press throw (BPT) exercises for loads corresponding to 20-70% of one-repetition maximum (1RM). Thirty physically active collegiate men conducted four evaluations after a preliminar...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： García-Ramos A,Padial P,García-Ramos M,Conde-Pipó J,Argüelles-Cienfuegos J,Štirn I,Feriche B

更新日期：2015-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to examine the alterations in physiological and biochemical markers, after 17 weeks of ballet training in high level ballet dancers. Twenty four female ballet dancers from 12 to 15 years old took part in the study. The study followed 17 weeks of ballet training and analyzed changes in body composition...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： da Silva CC,Goldberg TB,Soares-Caldeira LF,Dos Santos Oliveira R,de Paula Ramos S,Nakamura FY

更新日期：2015-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite extensive data regarding the demands of playing basketball, the relative importance of factors that cause fatigue and muscle potentiation has been explored only tentatively and remains unclear. The aim of this experimental field study was to assess changes in leg muscle power and relate these changes to body t...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Pliauga V,Kamandulis S,Dargevičiūtė G,Jaszczanin J,Klizienė I,Stanislovaitienė J,Stanislovaitis A

更新日期：2015-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of the present study was to investigate the time to fatigue and compare the fatiguing condition among the three heads of the triceps brachii muscle using surface electromyography during an isometric contraction of a controlled forceful hand grip task with full elbow extension. Eighteen healthy subjects c...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Ali A,Sundaraj K,Badlishah Ahmad R,Ahamed NU,Islam A,Sundaraj S

更新日期：2015-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to perform a comparative analysis of maximal muscle torques at individual stages of development of athletes and to determine the relationship between muscle torques, fighting methods and the level of sports performance. The activity of 25 judo contestants during judo combats and the effective...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Lech G,Chwała W,Ambroży T,Sterkowicz S

更新日期：2015-04-07 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：: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 aim of this study was to evaluate relationships between anaerobic performance, field tests, game performance and anthropometric variables of sitting volleyball players. Twenty elite Polish sitting volleyball players were tested using the 30 s Wingate Anaerobic Test for arm crank ergometer and participated in six p...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Marszalek J,Molik B,Gomez MA,Skučas K,Lencse-Mucha J,Rekowski W,Pokvytyte V,Rutkowska I,Kaźmierska-Kowalewska K

更新日期：2015-01-12 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：:The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of sprint interval training (SIT) and continuous endurance training (CET) on selected anthropometric, aerobic, and anaerobic performance indices as well as the blood lipid profile, inflammatory and muscle damage markers in healthy young males. Fifteen recreationally...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Nalcakan GR

更新日期：2014-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：:The enforced sedentary lifestyle and muscle paresis below the level of injury are associated with adipose tissue accumulation in the trunk. The value of anthropometric indicators of obesity in patients with spinal cord injuries has also been called into question. We hypothesized that the Body Mass Index recommended by...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Zwierzchowska A,Głowacz M,Batko-Szwaczka A,Dudzińska-Griszek J,Mostowik A,Drozd M,Szewieczek J

更新日期：2014-11-12 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：:Resistance training (RT) can provide several benefits for individuals with Type 2 diabetes. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of resistance training on the strength levels and uric acid (UA) concentration in individuals with Type 2 diabetes. The study included 68 patients (57.7±9.0 years) that parti...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Sousa MS,Saavedra FJ,Neto GR,Novaes GS,Souza AC,Salerno VP,Novaes JS

更新日期：2014-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between anthropometric variables, body composition and propulsive force in swimmers aged 9-17 years. Anthropometric characteristics (body height and mass, sitting height, arm span, arm muscle area and body composition) and the propulsive force of the arm (tethered ...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Moura T,Costa M,Oliveira S,Júnior MB,Ritti-Dias R,Santos M

更新日期：2014-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of hypertrophy-type resistance training (RT) on upper limb fatigue resistance in young adult men and women. Fifty-eight men (22.7±3.7 years, 70.6±9.3 kg, and 176.8±6.4 cm) and 65 women (21.6±3.7 years, 58.8±11.9 kg, and 162.6±6.2 cm) underwent RT for 16 weeks. Tr...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Ribeiro AS,Avelar A,Schoenfeld BJ,Trindade MC,Ritti-Dias RM,Altimari LR,Cyrino ES

更新日期：2014-10-10 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：:The aim of this study was to describe the fitness profiles of senior elite Portuguese rugby players. Forty-six senior Portuguese rugby players, classified as backs (n=22; age 26.2±2.8) and forwards (n=24; age 26.7±2.9) were assessed during physical testing sessions carried out for the Portuguese National rugby team. T...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Vaz L,Morais T,Rocha H,James N

更新日期：2014-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this research was to develop different regression models to predict 2000 m rowing ergometer performance with the use of anthropometric, anaerobic and strength variables and to determine how precisely the prediction models constituted by different variables predict performance, when conducted together in the...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Akça F

更新日期：2014-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：:The sympathetic nervous system dominates the regulation of body functions during exercise. Therefore after exercise, the sympathetic nervous system withdraws and the parasympathetic nervous system helps the body return to a resting state. In the examination of this relationship, the purpose of this study was to compar...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： McDonald KG,Grote S,Shoepe TC

更新日期：2014-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to examine the physical activity during the break-times of primary school children in rural areas, and its relationship with age and sex. 380 children (192 boys and 188 girls; age=9.5±1.1 years) participated in the study. Break-time physical activity in the morning and lunch breaks was measur...

journal_title：Journal of human kinetics

authors： Escalante Y,Backx K,Saavedra JM

更新日期：2014-04-09 00:00:00