Essays about: "plyometrics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the word plyometrics.

  1. 1. The efficacy of plyometric training on explosive actions (sprinting, jumping, agility and ball kicking) on the performance of young soccer players.

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

    Author : Isaak-Alexandros Koutsoklenis; [2018]
    Keywords : Plyometric training; sprinting; jumping; agility; ball kicking; soccer; youth players;

    Abstract : Background: Plyometric training is a form of conditioning with increasing popularity that involves the performance of body weight jumping type exercises with the use of the stretch-shortening cycle muscle action. It is widely accepted that plyometric training has beneficial effects on many sports, including soccer. READ MORE

  3. 2. Practical applications of an optimized plyometric training – an overview

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för idrottsvetenskap (ID)

    Author : Domen Bremec; [2017]
    Keywords : plyometrics; stretch-shortening cycle; explosive performance; ballistic training; reactive strength index;

    Abstract : Plyometric training has always been a topic of interest in terms of sport perfor-mance enhancement and development. The most relevant and up-to-date data has been reviewed to try to answer the question “what kind of plyometric training to use” to improve ones’ performance. READ MORE

  4. 3. A correlation study between 10 and 15 meter sprint and vertical jump height in young female teamgymnasts

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

    Author : Hannah Svensson; [2016]
    Keywords : sprint; vertical jump; gymnastics; teamgymnastic;

    Abstract : Background: Teamgym is originally from Scandinavia and the first competition was held in Finland in 1996. The sport includes parts such as trampette, tumbling and floor programs which is performed by the whole team which often consists of six to twelve gymnasts. READ MORE

  5. 4. Unilateral or Bilateral Training to Improve Amateur Female Handball Players’ Sprint Acceleration and Change of Direction Ability : A Quantitative Study Comparing Two Training Methods

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

    Author : Marcus Hawkins; [2016]
    Keywords : Unilateral; bilateral; training; strength training; plyometrics; combined training; tränarlänkhandboll;

    Abstract : Aim The aim of the study was to identify the difference between unilateral and bilateral training and their effect on female handball players sprint acceleration and change of direction (COD) ability. The research question was “What differences are there between the effect of combined training performed unilaterally and training performed bilaterally on female handball players’ sprint acceleration ability and COD ability?” Method 60 female (age: 20 ± 5yr) handball players participated in the study, 30 in each group. READ MORE

  6. 5. The acute effect of a foam rolling and a dynamic stretch warm-up routine on jumping performance

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Bio- och miljösystemforskning (BLESS)

    Author : Henrik Årneby; [2014]
    Keywords : foam rolling; dynamic stretch; jumping performance; smr; fascia; warm up;

    Abstract : Background: Self-myofascial release is widely used by athletes but the scientific evidence of its supposedly positive effects is limited. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of foam rolling as a warm-up routine in comparison with a dynamic stretching routine and how it may affect the jumping performance among subjects familiar with weight training. READ MORE