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Temporal And Emg Relationships Among The Phases Of Vertical And Depth Jumps, Amanda Albright Apr 2000

Temporal And Emg Relationships Among The Phases Of Vertical And Depth Jumps, Amanda Albright

Masters Theses

Plyometric exercises blend speed and strength training and are often used to help an athlete reach his or her ultimate power potential. Specifically, plyometric training is a technique that enhances neuromuscular excitability, which may in tum increase the ability to achieve a greater work output.

The purpose of this study was to examine the temporal and EMG differences between two different jumping techniques: a vertical jump and depth jumps of varying heights. The study consisted of 20 female physical education majors grouped as skilled or unskilled. Temporal and EMG data were collected for (a) the duration of time spent in …


Human Performance Lab Newsletter, March 2000, St. Cloud State University Mar 2000

Human Performance Lab Newsletter, March 2000, St. Cloud State University

Human Performance Lab Newsletter

Contents of this issue include:

  • Entering the Zone by Angela Frelich (book review)
  • Dr. Blair Visits SCSU by Wayne Board (Steve Blair, Cooper Aerobic Institute)
  • Measuring Vertical Jump Height by Mike Rasmussen
  • Assisting Amputees by Tracy Beil
  • Kelly's Corner by David Bacharach
  • Exercise Induced Asthma by Jeremy Frost
  • Lower Body Power And CrossCountry Skiing by Kristi Chupurdia
  • Ribose: What can it do for you by Eric Fenstad
  • 1999 Papers and Abstracts