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Variations In Running Form Among Female Sprinters, Middle, And Distance Runners, Ruthann Cunningham Aug 2009

Variations In Running Form Among Female Sprinters, Middle, And Distance Runners, Ruthann Cunningham

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In the sport of track and field, runners excel at their events due not only to physiological characteristics but aspects in their form. Characteristics in form help runners achieve the goal in completing their event in the least amount of time possible. For sprinters, this is done by having a shorter swing phase and ground time along with greater power and a longer stride length. Distance runners accomplish the goal of quicker speeds by balancing it with running economy by spending greater time on the ground with shorter stride lengths compared to those in shorter distance running events. Middle distance …


Using Sport Science To Improve Coaching: A Case Study Of The American Record Holder In The Women’S Hammer Throw, Iain Hunter, Erin Gilreath, Larry W. Judge Dec 2008

Using Sport Science To Improve Coaching: A Case Study Of The American Record Holder In The Women’S Hammer Throw, Iain Hunter, Erin Gilreath, Larry W. Judge

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Conclusions from biomechanical data can make a significant difference in the performance of athletes in the hammer throw if properly understood by coaches. By utilizing this scientific approach to the hammer throw event, the throws coach will be able to determine more accurate adjustments and devise training stimuli to better accommodate the athlete. In this case study, we have attempted to bridge the gap between the researcher and the coach in our approach to teaching the hammer throw, by integrating biomechanical analysis. We have employed the use of video analysis as an essential part of our coaching/teaching system. This USATF …


Gender Differences And Biomechanics In The 3000m Steeplechase Water Jump, Kassi R. Andersen, Bryan K. Lindsay, Iain Hunter Jun 2008

Gender Differences And Biomechanics In The 3000m Steeplechase Water Jump, Kassi R. Andersen, Bryan K. Lindsay, Iain Hunter

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Since 1996, women have been competing in the 3000m steeplechase race internationally. Whenever women and men both compete in similar events with different equipment (the barriers are lower for women) consideration should be given as to how techniques should be coached differently. This study investigated the differences in water-jump technique between men and women after accounting for differences in running speed and which techniques led to maintenance of race pace through the water-jump. Eighteen men and 18 women were filmed at two major track and field meets during the 2004 season. Peak Motus 8.2 was used to digitize all seven …