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Tool for measuring self-control in athletes
(1985)
The purpose of this study was to develop a practical
assessment tool based on Rosenbaum's (1980) Self-Control
Schedule (SCS) for measuring self-control in athletes. A
questionnaire was developed which in its final form, ...
Effects of isometric exercise versus electrical muscle stimulation on serum enzymes, plasma lactate and peak torque levels in males
(1989)
The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of
electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) and isometric exercise (IE)
on peak torque, plasma lactate and serum enzymes. The subjects
were 14 male volunteers aged 22-41. ...
Psychological effects of lay-off from training on competitive swimmers
(1985)
The purpose of this study was to examine the psychological effects
of lay-off from training on competitive swimmers. The subjects were 20
swimmers (M = 8, F =12) competing at either a national or provincial
level. ...
Comparison of the on-hand and off-hand straight spikes in volleyball
(1980)
The purpose of this study was twofold: 1) to examine the differences
between the on-hand side and off-hand side spikes in volleyball in terms
of velocity and accuracy, and 2) to evaluate the relationship of the
angle ...
Effects of mental imagery on free throw performance of varsity basketball players during practice and competition
(1988)
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of mental
imagery in practice and in competition on the free throw shooting
performance of basketball players. The subjects were 3 male
university caliber basketball ...
Psychological inventories for competitive ice hockey
(1984)
The purpose of this study was to develop a series of
self-report psychological inventories for assessing behavior in the
competitive and training situations of ice hockey. In addition,
coaching prescriptions appropriate ...
Effects of cognitive strategies on ergometer performance of female rowers
(1985)
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of cognitive
strategies on the performance of four female rowers. The independent
variables were the three strategy conditions. The major dependent
variable was the ...
Transient oxygen uptake response as an indicator of sports specific adaptation
(1987)
A cross-sectional design examined aerobic power and transient oxygen uptake responses of four male sports groups (cyclists, runners, swimmers, and cross-country skiers). Data was collected via three modes of ergometry ...
Influence of physical training on the accuracy of predicting aerobic power (VO2 max) using the Åstrand nomogram
(1987)
The purpose of this study was to determine if the
level of physical training influenced the accuracy of
predicting aerobic power (VO2 max) using the Åstrand
nomogram (1960). A total of 48 male subjects (24
trained, 24 ...
Effects of electrical stimulation, isokinetic exercise and concurrent isokinetic exercise with electrical stimulation on acquisition and retention of strength, endurance and bilateral transfer in females
(1985)
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of four
different training methods (isokinetic exercise, electrical muscle
stimulation, concurrent electrical muscle stimulation with
isokinetic exercise, and no ...