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Body Mass Index Of Masters Basketball Players, Joe Walsh, Mike Climstein, Ian Timothy Heazlewood, Mark Debeliso, Kent Adams, Stephen Burke, Jyrki Kettunen

Joe Walsh

Abstract. Aim and Scope: Thousands of masters athletes participate quadrennially in the World Masters Games (WMG). However, this unique cohort remains under investigated. With a need for multifaceted solutions to the global obesity epidemic, investigating special populations such as those competing in sport at mature-older ages may further the understanding of the nexus between aging, physical activity and obesity. The aim of this cross-sectional comparative study was to investigate body mass index (BMI) within the WMG competitors in context with national populations and health guidelines. We hypothesized that the prevalence of obesity in the WMG cohort would be less than …

Football: An Intransitive Endeavour, Joe Walsh, Ian Timothy Heazlewood

Joe Walsh

It has long been established that competitions should be structured to give each team a fair chance of winning. The aim of this research paper was, considering similarities of shared parameters between codes, to investigate intransitivity in football codes. Variables effecting probabilistic outcomes of games were identified for the football codes: soccer, gridiron, rugby union, rugby league and touch football. An algebraic probabilistic model for obtaining tactical advantage in individual transition states was developed. Hypothetical teams were constructed in order to test the possibility of intransitive games states. It was clear that intransitivity could logically exist for a variety of …

Injury Incidence In Football Code Athletes During Preparation For The World Masters Games, Joe Walsh, Mike Climstein, Stephen Burke, Ian Timothy Heazlewood, Kent J. Adams, Mark Debeliso, Jyrki Kettunen

Joe Walsh

There is growing evidence that physical activity across the lifespan is beneficial for improved health. However older athletes may display an increased range of pathologies and physiological changes due to the aging process. These factors may result in increased injury risks, particularly when participating in highly competitive sport. The World Masters Games (WMG) is the largest international sporting competition in terms of participant numbers. Yet this cohort of athletes remains proportionately under investigated.

It was hypothesized that injury trends would be similar in incidence and location to a comparative (elite soccer) population. An online survey was utilized to investigate the …