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The effects of pre-exercise carbohydrate drink on maximal exercise performance
(2013-02-25)
The purpose of this study was to evaluate maximal exercise performance values of men following consumption of Gatorade Prime.
The effects of bicycle warm up on maximal exercise performance
(2013-02-19)
Warm up is widely used in athletic events. Warm up is primarily used to increase performance through increasing muscle and core temperature. The increase in muscle and core temperature is thought to increase blood flow ...
The correlation between parental perception of movement difficulties and scoring on a motor proficiency assessment
(2013-02-12)
Children with movement difficulties face more challenges in activities of daily living, especially those involving fine motor control, manual coordination, and balance. Parental perception has been considered a reliable ...
Gait and Force Asymmetry Following ACL Injury
(2013-06-11)
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most injured ligament in the knee joint and is fundamental for rotational stability of the knee joint and to minimize stress. Tearing of the ACL usually occurs due to a ...
Zumba: Analysis of Fitness
(2013-02-19)
Zumba is a Colombian dance based fitness program that was developed in the late 1990s. The exercises use music with fast and slow rhythms and may also include resistance training. This new and sometimes intense workout is ...
Difference in body composition between pitchers and position players in Division-1 baseball
(2013-06-12)
Body composition measurements are becoming more relevant in the field of sports. Body fat percentage is a major value observed when these measurements of fitness are made. There are many different methods of recording this ...
Young children with Developmental Coordination Disorder have difficulties estimating reach space with tools
(2013-02-11)
Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) have low motor skills that include marked delays in achieving motor milestones, poor balance, low coordination and handwriting difficulties.
Children with DCD often ...
Right leg strength of soccer players with in comparison of forward and defense position
(2013-02-13)
The purpose of this experiment was to compare the strength of the right quadriceps and hamstring muscles of soccer players in the forward (F) and defense (D) positions.
Effects of cooling and heating fans on thermoregulation
(2013)
INTRODUCTION: The human body must maintain a constant internal environment for optimal operation of cellular activity. This homeostatic balance is maintained at rest but becomes more of a challenge during exercise. An ...
The Effects of Assault on a Graded Exercise Test
(2013)
INTRODUCTION: Maximal oxygen consumption (VO₂ max) is the maximal capacity of the body to transport oxygen while performing the Bruce Protocol, an incremental stress test. VO₂ max is the best indicator of an individual’s ...