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Hip function and running mechanics in youth athletes
Kelly Roy Sheerin
The identification and development of youth sporting talent is becoming increasingly important. However, injuries can disrupt training and hence the development of youth athletes. Although only a... read more
The Effects of Respiratory Muscle Training in Highly-Trained Rowers
Matthew Driller
Respiratory muscle training has been proposed as a beneficial means of improving respiratory muscle function and performance in athletes. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the effects... read more
Empathetic kinaesthesia : sport within architecture
Jurgen Eisenhauer
Auckland would be an obvious choice as a host city within New Zealand. It has previously hosted two Commonwealth Games, the Asia Pacific Games, the World Masters Games, the 2012 Triathlon World... read more
The effects of cycling cleat position on subsequent running performance in a simulated duathlon
Carl Paton
Strategies that reduce the physiological load during the cycling phase of triathlon events may enable athletes to perform better during the subsequent running phase. The current study examines the... read more
The acute effects of weight training on softball throwing velocity
Kevin M Sheehy
The short-term enhancement of physical performance known as post-activation potentiation could be exploited in the design of sport-specific training sessions. The purpose of this study was to compare... read more
Hormone-mediated strategies to enhance training and performance
Christopher Martyn Beaven
Rugby union is a highly competitive and physically demanding contact sport in which successful outcomes rely, inherently, on strength, power, speed, and endurance. Resistance training is a potent... read more
Effect of body suits on performance, drag, and energy cost of swimming
David L Pease
Full Body Suits (FB) have been claimed by swimwear manufacturers to reduce passive drag in swimmers by as much as 10% compared to normal suit (N). However, manufacturer’s claims have not been... read more
Physical activity measurement in New Zealand children
Louise Foley
Accurate assessment of physical activity is paramount in determining the effectiveness of interventions, as well as for population monitoring. Self-report tools are often used for large-scale... read more
Developing a method to examine decision-making and physical demands of football refereeing
Chris Button
The aims of this project were to assess and relate the physiological and decision-making demands of football refereeing in a natural performance environment. Five FIFA qualified referees wore GPS... read more
Sodium lactate infusion during a cycling time-trial does not increase lactate concentration or decrease performance
Darren Ellis
The aim of this study was to determine whether an exogenous sodium lactate infusion increases blood lactate concentration and decreases performance during a 20-km time-trial. Highly trained male... read more