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Book The Effect of Wetsuits on Swim Performance in Collegiate Female Swimmers

Download or read book The Effect of Wetsuits on Swim Performance in Collegiate Female Swimmers written by Kypros D. Nicolaou and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Effects of Different Types of Warm up on Swimming Performance in Collegiate Swimmers

Download or read book Effects of Different Types of Warm up on Swimming Performance in Collegiate Swimmers written by Gytis Balilionis and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effect of three different types of warm-up on swimming performance in NCAA Division I swimmers. Eight male and eight female swimmers utilized three warm-up protocols prior to performing 50-yard (45.72-meter) freestyle swim trials each trial in counterbalanced order and separated by 48 hours. The warm-up protocols consisted of: (1) no warm-up, (2) short warm-up (50-yards at 40% maximal effort and 50-yards at 90%), (3) regular warm-up (swimmers own pre-competition warm-up). Following the warm-up regimen, participants rested for three minutes and completed a 50-yard freestyle swim trial. Heart rate pre- and post- trial, diving distance, reaction time, post warm-up RPE, post 50-yard trial RPE, and stroke count were measured. Times for 50-yard swim were significantly (p = 0.03) different among warm-ups. Mean 50-yard time was significantly (p = 0.01) faster after regular warm-up (24.95 " 1.53 sec) compared to short warm-up (25.26 " 1.61 sec) and approached significance between no- and regular- warm-ups (p = 0.06); however, no significant difference was found between no- (25.19 "1.54 sec) and short warm-ups (p = 0.59) on 50-yard time. Individual data indicated that 19% of participants performed their best 50-yard time after short warm-up, 37% after no-, and 44% after regular warm-up. Heart rate was significantly (p = 0.01) higher after regular warm-up (100 " 13 b/min) compared to no warm-up (88 " 18 b/min) and approached significance between short- and regular warm-ups (p = 0.07); however, no significant difference was observed between no- and short warm-ups (92 " 19 b/min) (p = 0.32). RPE was significantly (p

Book Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Activity Applications

Download or read book Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Activity Applications written by Phillip A. Bishop and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-06-30 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book takes a learner-oriented approach as it strives to make complex material understandable and usable. By understanding the underlying principles of measurement and evaluation, readers will then be able to apply those principles and concepts in a variety of physical activity and health-related settings. Practical exercises and applications demonstrate the usefulness of measurement and evaluation, reinforce key points, and make readers active participants in their own education. The book is divided into three parts. Part One introduces the measurement process, showing readers the relevance of measurement and evaluation to their personal and professional lives, and including examples and statistics related to such concepts as validity, reliability, and objectivity. The two chapters in Part Two further help readers understand numbers and assist those who need to use more advanced statistical calculations. Part Three presents measurement and evaluation applications in various settings, such as measuring physical fitness; measuring exercise, physical activity, and health; measuring in competitive sports and coaching; measuring and evaluating knowledge and assigning grades; and measuring in research. Throughout, discussions and examples show the relevance and application of measurement and evaluation in various professions, including physical therapy, athletic training, fitness/wellness management, exercise and sport psychology, exercise science, coaching, and physical education.

Book The Influence of Training Load on Performance and Psychological Variables in Female Collegiate Swimmers

Download or read book The Influence of Training Load on Performance and Psychological Variables in Female Collegiate Swimmers written by Jacquelyn A. Nagle and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author's abstract: Overtraining has become a very important topic in athletics over the past few decades. Resulting from an imbalance between training stress and recovery, the manifestation of overtraining is unique to each individual, with deviations in physiological, psychological, and performance variables. Regardless of the overwhelming amount of research, there is a lack of any comprehensive studies addressing all components of overtraining. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to describe the effects training load had on performance and psychological variables across a competitive season in collegiate female swimmers. Participants included 19 Division I female swimmers (Age: 19.74±1.19 yrs) who completed 6 tethered swimming tests, yielding the mean force (Fmean) produced during a 20 second period, as well as completing 7 Recovery-Stress Questionnaires (RESTQ-76), yielding a Total Recovery-Stress Score (TRSS). RPE scores were also collected for every training session from each athlete. From this, Session RPE was calculated by multiplying RPE by the meters completed in the training session yielding an arbitrary number representative of the individuals' internal training load. Utilizing the Session RPE data across the entire season, the participants were categorized into High, Middle, and Low training load groups (TLG). Analysis revealed no significant interaction between TLG and TRSS, or between TLG and Fmean. However, there was a significant time effect for TRSS (p

Book Maturational Pace and Performance in Female Collegiate Swimmers

Download or read book Maturational Pace and Performance in Female Collegiate Swimmers written by Alan Duski and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this research was (1) to compare maturational pace between the female collegiate swimmers and non-athletic controls and (2) to determine whether maturational pace differs as a function of performance level. Maturational pace can be quantified retrospectively in women using age at menarche (AaM), with younger AaM corresponding to a faster maturational pace and older AaM a slower pace. Collegiate swimmers were significantly older at menarche (13.60 years ± 1.52 SD) than non-athletic controls (12.75 years ± 1.44 SD). In addition, the top-performing third of college swimmers in our sample were significantly older at menarche (14.06 years ± 1.59 SD) than the bottom-performing third (13.32 years ± 1.35 SD). We can conclude that (1) collegiate swimmers are older at menarche than controls and (2) swim performance is associated with later ages at menarche.

Book Cookin for the Vandal Zone

Download or read book Cookin for the Vandal Zone written by Daniel Lawson and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Swimsuit Choice Body Surveillance and Confidence in Female Collegiate Swimmers

Download or read book Swimsuit Choice Body Surveillance and Confidence in Female Collegiate Swimmers written by Danielle N. Wong and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: Female swimmers wear apparel in practice and competition with minimal coverage, which has the potential to impact body image. During practice, swimmers can choose suits based on individual preferences, such as appearance (e.g., avoiding tan lines) or function (e.g, fit). This study sought to investigate suit preferences and its relationship to body surveillance and confidence. In total, 115 collegiate female swimmers completed an online survey including the State Sport-Confidence Inventory, the Objectified Body Consciousness Scale, and a swimsuit choice measure. Independent t-tests found no significant differences in body surveillance or confidence between two groups: swimmers who chose suits based on function vs. appearance. However, qualitative findings indicated swimmers were cognizant of their appearance and selected suits based on environmental factors. Overall, findings indicate that many swimmers think about appearance when selecting practice apparel, which has the potential to impact body image and performance.

Book Performance Through Imagery

Download or read book Performance Through Imagery written by Christopher J. Weber and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Physical Fitness sports Medicine

Download or read book Physical Fitness sports Medicine written by and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 838 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: