Essays about: "vertical jump"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 19 essays containing the words vertical jump.

  1. 6. Standing long jump compared to vertical jump as a field test for assessing leg power in firefighter trainees : A correlation study from a gender equality perspective

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad

    Author : Mimmi Bringsén-Bornegrim; [2021]
    Keywords : Firefighters; the rescue service; standing long jump; standing broad jump; vertical jump; gender equality; Brandmän; Räddningstjänsten; rektyteringstester; stående längdhopp; vertikalt hopp; jämställdhet;

    Abstract : Background: Within the rescue service, a varied background is needed to increase the possibility of delivering equal service to the citizens. At present, there is a skewed gender distribution within the municipal rescue services, with only a couple of percent of the firefighters being women. READ MORE

  3. 7. Force-velocity profiling among handball-players

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kost- och idrottsvetenskap

    Author : Pontus Axell; Kalle Öberg; [2020-08-17]
    Keywords : Force-Velocity Profiling; Force-Velocity Relationship; Handball; Performance Analysis; Activity profiles; Vertical Jump; Developing Power;

    Abstract : Modern handboll har en intermittent karaktär som inkluderar ett flertal komplexa fysiska kvalitéer. Kunskap om dessa individuella fysiska krav mellan positioner verkar vara essentiella för att designa optimala tränings program för att maximera spelarnas potential på plan. READ MORE

  4. 8. Methods to assess nonfunctional overreaching in wrestlers : A literature review

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Idrottsmedicin

    Author : Anssi Sven-Erik Libäck; Katjaana Anni-Maria Kanninen; [2020]
    Keywords : Overtraining syndrome; maladaptation; performance decline; fatigue; wrestling;

    Abstract : Introduction Wrestling is a competitive and intermittent combat sport characterised mainly by strength components. Few researchers have examined nonfunctional overreaching in strength-based athletes, such as wrestlers, despite being prevalent. READ MORE

  5. 9. Does a Tailored Nine-week Training Intervention Improve Jump Height, Single-leg Stability, and Whole-body Stability Performance in Young Cross-country Skiers?

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Avdelningen för idrottsmedicin

    Author : Frank Rizzo; [2020]
    Keywords : Vertical ground-reaction forces; rate of force development; core stability; full-body test; balance; Olympic winter sport;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to investigate if a nine-week training intervention composed of different mobility and stability exercises intending to improve jump height, whole-body stability, and single-leg stability of junior cross-country skiers. It was also of interest to see if the test equipment could determine the study participants' potential risk of injury with a built-in injury predictor measurement, Musculoskeletal Health (MSK). READ MORE

  6. 10. Effects of combined isometric followed by plyometric exercise on vertical jump performance of soccer players.

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för hälsovetenskap

    Author : Angelo Roussos; [2019]
    Keywords : Back squat; ground contact time; drop jump; performance optimisation; quantitative protocol; reactive strength index;

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