Essays about: "athletic performance"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 38 essays containing the words athletic performance.

  1. 21. Metabolic effects of altered body fat content in the Icelandic horse : responses to feeding and exercise

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

    Author : Tanja Rún Jóhannsdóttir; [2017]
    Keywords : Icelandic horse; body condition; metabolic effects; training physiology;

    Abstract : Obesity is one of the most common welfare problems affecting domesticated horses and is believed to stimulate the development of other metabolic syndromes, i.e. insulin resistance and laminitis. READ MORE

  3. 22. The Kinematic Differences Between a Barbell Back Squat Wearing Weightlifting Shoes and Barefoot

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Anthony Josefsson; [2016]
    Keywords : Squat; weightlifting; kinematic; barbell back squat;

    Abstract : Abstract Background: The squat is one of the most used exercises in the field of strength and conditioning. It is included as a core exercise in many sports training programmes to enhance athletic performance due to its biomechanical and neuromuscular similarities of a wide range of athletic movements. READ MORE

  4. 23. Patologiska förändringar vid förmaksflimmer hos häst

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Nikita Durchbach; [2016]
    Keywords : förmaksflimmer; häst; patologi; prognos; atrial fibrillation; horse; pathology; prognosis;

    Abstract : Förmaksflimmer är den vanligaste arytmin hos häst. Syftet med uppsatsen är att redogöra för patologiska förändringar vid förmaksflimmer samt försöka klargöra vad som avgör prognos och recidivering vid behandling med kinidinsulfat och transvenös elkonvertering. READ MORE

  5. 24. There is something about Mary… and Ted! : Training in mixed-sex groups makes you work harder. A study about the effort when training with the opposite sex.

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Idrotts- och hälsovetenskap

    Author : Asia Mujkic; Robert Rantala; [2016]
    Keywords : Single-sex; mixed-sex; effort; performance; training optimization;

    Abstract : In many sport associations, regardless of level, women and men rarely practice together. Previous studies indicate that work groups are generally more efficient when there is an even distribution between the sexes. READ MORE

  6. 25. Core Stability in Sport : Its association to and effects om sport performance

    University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för idrotts- och hälsovetenskap

    Author : Daniel Silver; [2016]
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    Abstract : Aim The aim of this paper was to investigate if there is sufficient evidence that core strengthening/ strength effects on sport performance in a positive way through an analysis of the scientific literature up to date. Method The articles analysed in this paper were gathered through a search of the databases SportDiscus and PubMed carried out between 02. READ MORE