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Upper Limb Ambidexterity In The Wrestling Snap Down Technique, Nicholas A. Decastro
Upper Limb Ambidexterity In The Wrestling Snap Down Technique, Nicholas A. Decastro
Undergraduate Review
The sport of wrestling dates back as far as recorded history. Folk style is a subdivision of that ancient sport, considered the most popular form of wrestling in U.S high schools and universities. An important skill used by Folk style wrestlers is the snap down technique. However, there is a lack of scientific literature that examines the kinematic motions of the snap down technique bilaterally. Understanding athletic ambidexterity is an important factor in athletic performance and injury prevention, particularly in wrestling. Therefore, the purpose of the research study was to bilaterally examine the kinematic motions of the upper extremity in …
Influence Of Traditional And Nontraditional Entries On Figure Skating Jumps, Bryanna L. Nevius
Influence Of Traditional And Nontraditional Entries On Figure Skating Jumps, Bryanna L. Nevius
Undergraduate Review
The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not adding a non-traditional jump entry into a routine is more beneficial to the skater or if there is more value in performing the same jump with a traditional entry. Specifically, the study examined the kinematics of a non-traditional verses a traditional jump entry by looking at the angles of the hip, knee, and ankle joints at take-off and landing. Maximum jump height, airtime, and horizontal displacement were also examined. It was hypothesized that non-traditional entries would change jump kinematics when compared to the same jumps performed from traditional entries. …