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Full-Text Articles in Sports Sciences
Effect Of Olympic Weightlifting Training On Power Output And Landing Forces In Adolescent Female Athletes: A Quasi-Experimental Study, Emily Neff
Doctorate in Kinesiology
To examine whether a periodized, eight-week strength and conditioning (S&C) program incorporating Olympic Weightlifting (OWL) improves vertical jump height and reduces peak landing forces in adolescent female athletes. Despite the proven benefits of neuromuscular training (NMT), (Nessler et al., 2017; Mattu et al., 2022), access to high-skill S&C remains limited for this population (Sommi et al., 2018; Parsons et al., 2021). Twenty-four adolescent female athletes were divided into a training group (n = 15) and a control group (n = 9). The training group completed two one-hour sessions weekly for eight weeks. Pre- and post- intervention testing assessed vertical jump …
The Effects Of Post Activation Potentiation Using Accommodating Resistance, Brennan Sweet
The Effects Of Post Activation Potentiation Using Accommodating Resistance, Brennan Sweet
Doctorate in Kinesiology
Post activation potentiation is the short increase of power output following a heavy exercise. This effect could be due to several mechanisms, the most popular are increased sensitivity of actin and myosin to calcium or alpha motoneuron reactivity. The idea behind using the accommodating resistance is that eccentrics get lighter throughout the movement to avoid sticking points whilst changing the strength curve of the exercise. This may cause a greater stretch reflex and create more force from the weakest position of the movement because of the eccentrics being quicker also known as. Using accommodating resistance may also be less fatiguing …
Triathlete’S Preferences For Adding Strength Training To Triathlon Training Programming, Brannon Deugan
Triathlete’S Preferences For Adding Strength Training To Triathlon Training Programming, Brannon Deugan
Doctorate in Kinesiology
This dissertation examined triathletes’ preferences and behaviors related to strength training integration within triathlon training programs, and despite growing evidence supporting the benefits of resistance training for injury prevention and performance enhancement, many endurance athletes remain hesitant to adopt strength training. The purpose of this study was to expand the current understanding of how age, gender, and experience influence strength training decisions and to translate those insights into practical strategies for coaching and athletic programming. A total of 210 triathletes completed an online survey assessing training behaviors, preferred strength modalities, session frequency, and load estimation methods. Quantitative data were analyzed …
Exploring The Role Of Physical Health Interventions In The Management Of Mental Health Disorders: A Comparative Study Of Mental Health And Kinesiology Professionals' Perspectives, Vicki Hamill
Doctorate in Kinesiology
The study's purpose was to understand the factors that may influence the use of physical health interventions in the mental health treatment process. The lack of professional guidelines for kinesiology professionals has been linked to an implementation gap of evidenced based exercise prescription in the prevention of the physical health comorbidities associated with mental illness. These comorbidities are linked to a 15-20 year decrease in life expectancy, long-term disability, and increased healthcare costs. The Exercise in Mental Illness Questionnaire-Health Professional (EMIQ-HP) was used in the study to compare the mental health and kinesiology professional perspective in the domains of exercise …
Sports Injury Epidemiology In The Women’S National Basketball Association 2023-2024, Lucas Seehafer
Sports Injury Epidemiology In The Women’S National Basketball Association 2023-2024, Lucas Seehafer
Doctorate in Kinesiology
Injury rates are increasing in multiple professional sports, yet the rates specific to American professional women’s basketball are unknown. This study tracked injury occurrence, games missed due to injury, and injury occurrence among the 12 teams of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) through the 2023 and 2024 seasons. All injuries that occurred during the regular seasons and/or resulted in games missed during the regular seasons were included in this analysis. Injuries that resulted in the athlete being evaluated by the team athletic trainer on the bench and/or reporting to the locker room were also included, even if the injury …
The Acute Impact Of Reflexive Performance Reset On Heart Rate Recovery In Division Ii Collegiate Basketball Athletes, Jordan Sorensen
The Acute Impact Of Reflexive Performance Reset On Heart Rate Recovery In Division Ii Collegiate Basketball Athletes, Jordan Sorensen
Doctorate in Kinesiology
Reflexive Performance Reset (RPR) is a system of breathing and tactile input that utilizes specific reflex points that could impact heart rate recovery (recHR), average concentric power output (W), and athletic performance. Participants were recruited from the men’s and women’s basketball teams at Bemidji State University. All participants were between 18-25 years old, had no current injuries, and all had a minimum of 3 years experience. Subjects were randomly selected to be in 1 of 3 groups: Control (CON), RPR first session only (RPR1), and RPR second session only (RPR2). Acute effects of RPR on HR and W were assessed …
Barriers To Exercise For Individuals With Developmental Disabilities, Mark Fleming
Barriers To Exercise For Individuals With Developmental Disabilities, Mark Fleming
Doctorate in Kinesiology
Individuals with developmental disability have been known to be less physically active and more prone to obesity than the rest of the population. One way to understand this is to examine the barriers that these individuals perceive to prevent them from getting the proper amount of exercise. An online survey was conducted to determine whether previously known barriers significantly affected these individuals' perceptions. The survey consisted of 513 individuals who identified as having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, or being a parent/caregiver. The barriers they were asked about were time, cost, transportation, energy, and interest. It …
The Influence Of Single-Leg Isometrics On Ground Interactions During A Baseball Swing, Thomas Johnson
The Influence Of Single-Leg Isometrics On Ground Interactions During A Baseball Swing, Thomas Johnson
Doctorate in Kinesiology
Sports science plays a vital role in modern athletics, with metrics like GRF serving as key performance indicators, particularly in baseball. This study investigated the effects of a single-leg fast-ramping isometric exercise targeting hamstring activation on vGRF at the lead leg during a baseball swing. Ten male participants (mean age 15.7 years, SD = 1.42) participated in a randomized within-subject experimental design. GRF was measured at toe touch, heel plant, and contact using a pressure plate (Sensors Edge) and synchronized video. The intervention involved a 90/90 hip lift to stabilize the lumbopelvic complex, aiming to enhance GRF. Pre- and post-intervention …
Njcaa Athletes' Psychological Preparedness To Return To Sport Following Injury Without The Use Of Psychological Readiness Tools, Lyndsey E. Gough
Njcaa Athletes' Psychological Preparedness To Return To Sport Following Injury Without The Use Of Psychological Readiness Tools, Lyndsey E. Gough
Master of Science in Kinesiology
The purpose of this study was to evaluate NJCAA level athletes’ psychological readiness to return to play (RTP) after injury without the use of screening tools. Confidence levels and mood disturbances experienced by athletes while they were injured and first returning to sport following injury were investigated using mixed methodology. Forty-one National Junior College Athletic Association level athletes participated in an online survey that utilized the Injury-Psychological Readiness to Return to Sport Scale (I-PRRS), Brunel Mood Rating Scale (BRUMS), and open-ended questions related to mental readiness. The average total score for the I-PRRS scale was 41.6 while the BRUMS subscale …
Recovery Perceptions And Techniques Of Ultramarathon Runners, Denise Howard
Recovery Perceptions And Techniques Of Ultramarathon Runners, Denise Howard
Doctorate in Kinesiology
Ultramarathons have become increasingly popular over the last few decades. Ultramarathons are run on various terrains in different climates and are extremely distressing physiologically and psychologically. Recovery is crucial to restore physiological and psychological functioning yet is underappreciated. Compared to other sports, research related to ultra-endurance is limited, and a gap in research exists on effective recovery modalities and duration for ultrarunners. This study aimed to examine ultrarunners' practice and perceptions regarding recovery techniques and duration. An electronic survey designed for this study collected participants' perceptions about recovery and included physiological and psychological recovery factors. A total of 159 ultrarunners …
Minnesota Twins Professional Sport Experience, Tiffany Challoner
Minnesota Twins Professional Sport Experience, Tiffany Challoner
Master of Arts in Sport Management
I completed an eight-week professional sport experience with the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The sport experience consisted of both weekly sessions where our cohort was introduced to 19 guest speakers who hold different roles within the Twins organization and shadowing experience in different departments. My shadowing experiences consisted of guest services, ballpark operations, and ballpark tours. I was able to see first-hand how guest services respond to different situations that occur, such as re-seating guests who were unable to sit in their ticketed seats. I was hopeful to build confidence in myself to find a role within sports and …
Self-Efficacy Of Professional Athletes, Peter Voelker
Self-Efficacy Of Professional Athletes, Peter Voelker
Master of Arts in Sport Management
The purpose of this study was designed to use the definition of self-efficacy by Bandura (2002) as well as previous research on the topic of self-efficacy to investigate self-reported performance evaluations of professional athletes. The initial literature review included studies that investigated athletes participating in a wide range of sports at different age and experience levels. The parameters and methods of each study differed, but all took a qualitative or mixed methods approach. Based on these previous studies, this study suggested a qualitative approach using a questionnaire based on the Strength Self-Efficacy Scale developed by Tsai et al. (2013). The …
The Effect Of Intercollegiate Athletic Departments Switching Conferences, Austin Fischer
The Effect Of Intercollegiate Athletic Departments Switching Conferences, Austin Fischer
Master of Science in Kinesiology
College conference realignment has been and will be an imposing threat to universities and colleges across all division levels. With significant money to be had in intercollegiate athletics, Athletic Directors (ADs) are looking to position themselves and their university in the most optimal position to elevate their schools’ athletic brands. The literature review for this study utilized Concordia’s online research library platform, as well as recent news articles regarding conference realignment. With college athletics media valuation continuing to increase, one can draw the conclusion that conference realignment is here to stay. This project was designed to ask Athletic Directors and …
Use Of Self-Selected, Synchronous Music As An Ergogenic Aid In Workout Performance: A Mixed-Methods Study, Tyler Colwell
Use Of Self-Selected, Synchronous Music As An Ergogenic Aid In Workout Performance: A Mixed-Methods Study, Tyler Colwell
Master of Science in Kinesiology
The present study investigated the use of self-selected, synchronous music as an ergogenic aid in workout performance by evaluating measures of heart rate and RPE and participant interviews. Male and female participants (n=9) performed a workout of five exercises (bicep curl, military press, wide stance leg press, leg extension, and tricep kickback), under three different music conditions (when listening to self-selected, synchronous music, when listening to researcher-selected synchronous music, or when listening to a metronome set at 120 bpm). The quantitative portion of the study found that there was no significant impact of self-selected, synchronous music upon participant mean heart …
The Peter Principle In Nfl Coaching Hires: An Analysis Of Success Of Nfl Head Coaching Hiring Based On Experience, Sam Malone-Povolny
The Peter Principle In Nfl Coaching Hires: An Analysis Of Success Of Nfl Head Coaching Hiring Based On Experience, Sam Malone-Povolny
Master of Science in Kinesiology
The NFL is a massive professional sports organization with worldwide impact for its players and coaches. NFL head coaches come from all walks of life but end up falling into two categories once hired: Either a former head coach is hired to helm a new team or a rising assistant coach is brought in to inject some new ideas. Whichever category they fall into, the team members become a reflection of the coach’s ideas and values. And, how well the team does in terms of on-field success is often the main dictation of the coach’s future with the franchise. Using …
The Recruitment And Retention Of High School Sport Officials In Minnesota: An Exploratory Analysis, Zack Qual
The Recruitment And Retention Of High School Sport Officials In Minnesota: An Exploratory Analysis, Zack Qual
Master of Science in Kinesiology
The issue that this proposal study will address is the current officiating shortage for Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) sanctioned events. High school games are being rescheduled and at times canceled altogether due to the lack of available registered officials needed to ensure games are officiated correctly and with quality. In order to address this problem, the purpose of this proposed study will be to explore the types of interactions, both positive and negative, that registered MSHSL officials have had with players, coaches, and fans at events they have officiated. To gather the data, an online survey would be …
Using Virtual Reality To Train Athletes, Brian Christoffersen
Using Virtual Reality To Train Athletes, Brian Christoffersen
Master of Arts in Sport Management
Training athletes is an ever-evolving part of sports that, with the growth of the use of technology in sports, has become increasingly complex. Organizations and teams are constantly looking for new ways to be at the forefront of training development. As the development of virtual reality has moved forward, so has the ability to adopt these new technologies to a wide variety of areas. There are multiple systems already in existence that use virtual reality to train athletes. This proposed study aims to shed light on this promising technology to help athletes learn more efficiently and effectively in a safe …
Association Between Psychosocial And Organizational Factors And Objectively Measured Sedentary Behavior In Desk-Dependent Office Workers, Andrew Lafrenz, Taryn Lust, Minot Cleveland, Alar Mirka, Andrew Downs, Bryan Goodin, Jacquie Van Hoomissen
Association Between Psychosocial And Organizational Factors And Objectively Measured Sedentary Behavior In Desk-Dependent Office Workers, Andrew Lafrenz, Taryn Lust, Minot Cleveland, Alar Mirka, Andrew Downs, Bryan Goodin, Jacquie Van Hoomissen
CUP Faculty Research
Cross-sectional analysis of data from the Recharge@Work study was used to assess individual, interpersonal and organizational correlates of objectively- measured sedentary time, in desk-dependent office workers at 2 U.S. hospitals. Analysis included 65 participants (62 females and ~49.2 years old). Sedentary time was assessed by accelerometry across five consecutive days and expressed as prolonged sedentary bouts (60 min ≤ 150 cpm). Correlates measured a baseline included: age, BMI, active break enjoyment, active break outcome expectancy, active break self-efficacy, active break social support, direct supervisor support of active breaks and senior manager support of active breaks. As expected, we found that …
Effective Athletic Fundraising Techniques For Non-Scholarship Schools In The United States, Matthew M. Oleski
Effective Athletic Fundraising Techniques For Non-Scholarship Schools In The United States, Matthew M. Oleski
Master of Arts in Sport Management
This study goes into detail about effective athletic fundraising techniques at non-scholarship universities in the United States. Content analysis was the chosen methodology for the review of the literature due to the amount of information already available. Specifically, the study reviewed athletic fundraising for non-scholarship universities through bonds, grants, sponsorship, alumni donations, and individual team fundraisers. The purpose of this study was to give an overview of fundraising options, possibilities, and examples for the use of athletic directors in non-scholarship university athletic departments. The topic was chosen with the basis of collegiate athletics continuously growing in the United States and …
Athletic Participation And Academic Success In Junior College, Derek J. Staley
Athletic Participation And Academic Success In Junior College, Derek J. Staley
Master of Arts in Sport Management
The success or lack of success for student-athletes in the classroom has been a debate for a long time. Does athletic participation help or hinder academic success? Research is somewhat conflicted at the high school and college level whether athletic participation leads to higher academic achievement. A study done at the high school level seems to show some correlation, but studies done at the college level are somewhat inconclusive. This project is an attempt to clarify what happens when students participate in athletics at other college levels and what effect that participation has on academic achievement. This project will help …
Joint Ncaa Division I And Ii National Championship Finals, Rachel D. Jacobson
Joint Ncaa Division I And Ii National Championship Finals, Rachel D. Jacobson
Master of Arts in Sport Management
The following thesis discussed a potential future event consisting of a joint National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) National Volleyball Championship involving the top two Division I teams and the top two Division II teams, each playing for their own national title. Before such an event can take place, what is needed is a realistic budget, a careful marketing strategy keeping in mind the ten P's, a plan to motivate employees, a safe environment for spectators and participants, and an ethical framework for team preparation limits.
2018 Super Bowl, Tony Dehler
2018 Super Bowl, Tony Dehler
Master of Arts in Sport Management
This paper is dedicated to the Super Bowl that will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota in February of 2018. It introduces the organization responsible for the planning of the event, the event itself; as well as describes the venue in which the game will be played. The paper also includes marketing strategies for the event, suggestions to minimize risks, methods to manage employees, and discusses an ethical issue dealing with the event, as well as a personal reflection on the project and program.
Sports Medicine For Coaches- A Coaching Clinic, Jessica Slavik
Sports Medicine For Coaches- A Coaching Clinic, Jessica Slavik
Master of Arts in Sport Management
Sports medicine is a vast area of medicine, and expecting a coach to understand all of the medical knowledge is improbable. A coaching clinic that entails basic knowledge of first aid and injury prevention for coaches is critical in today's age where young athletes are put at risk of injury. By utilizing the knowledge and skills of the area clinic, Affiliated Communities Medical Centers, the coaching clinic aims to educate coaches with the latest techniques in injury treatment and prevention. Using local venues to educate the coaches allows for easy access, and small size to ensure quality learning. The coaching …
Tough Mudder, Matt D. Dovenberg
Tough Mudder, Matt D. Dovenberg
Master of Arts in Sport Management
This Capstone paper examined the Tough Mudder, a 10-12 mile obstacle course that has been gaining popularity over the past five years. The paper evaluated different aspects of the Tough Mudder organization to help determine what has made this event so effective. Specifically, the paper provided an in-depth review of the organization's event, marketing strategies, employee and volunteer management, risk management, risk analysis, and history of the company.
Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Boys State Basketball Tournament, Kassie Mcgettigan
Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Boys State Basketball Tournament, Kassie Mcgettigan
Master of Arts in Sport Management
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) is a member of the National Federation of State High School Associations, and is a small, non-profit organization. The WIAA's Boys State Basketball tournament, most attended event hosted by the WIAA, has a long standing history in Wisconsin sports and is always looking to improve the event each year. The purpose of this thesis was to gain an in depth understanding of the event's history, budget, marketing, risk management, and human resource management. Recommendations were made for risk management issues and a marketing plan was laid out. A recent ethical dilemma surrounding the event …
2015 6a Minnesota State High School Prep Bowl, Joe Steinert
2015 6a Minnesota State High School Prep Bowl, Joe Steinert
Master of Arts in Sport Management
The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) is in charge of all high school athletics in the state of Minnesota. The MSHSL is in charge of putting on tournaments and championship games for all high school sports. This paper focuses on the 2015 high school football championship game for section 6A. Within this paper are seven chapters about the MSHSL and the 6A championship game called the Prep Bowl. The seven chapters are history of the MSHSL, introduction to the 2015 Prep Bowl game, a marketing plan around the 6A Prep Bowl game, proper ways to retain high end coaches, …
Ncaa Men's Ice Hockey Championship, Lindsay A. Currie
Ncaa Men's Ice Hockey Championship, Lindsay A. Currie
Master of Arts in Sport Management
This emphasis of this capstone is the NCAA Men's Division I Frozen Four ice hockey championship tournament. For the sake of this paper, aside from the risk management plan in chapter five, the paper's concentration is the 2015 Frozen Four in Boston, Massachusetts. This paper focuses on all areas of executing a National Collegiate Athletic Association Championship event. The areas are organized into chapters relating to overall sport management. Chapter One focuses on the NCAA as an organization and the event history. Chapter Two discusses the Frozen Four as an event and discusses the financial figures related to hosting the …
The Division I Ncaa Wrestling Championships, Ryan Degeeter
The Division I Ncaa Wrestling Championships, Ryan Degeeter
Master of Arts in Sport Management
The effects of the International Olympic Committee's decision to remove wrestling from the Olympic rotation are undeniable. In addition to exposing the then fragile state of wrestling, on a worldwide level, the "coming together" and rebuilding has led to many new positive changes as well as possibilities for more changes at the collegiate level, NCAA, in the United States. The NCAA, and NCAA wrestling in particular, is very adept to change and so a change of this stature would not be unheard of. The NCAA Division I Individual Wrestling Championships is already quite successful and this capstone looks into the …
The Little League World Series, Richard W. White
The Little League World Series, Richard W. White
Master of Arts in Sport Management
This is a comprehensive study assessing Little League Baseball and the Little League World Series. Founded in 1939, Little League Baseball has become the world's largest organized youth sports program. In the span of 60 years, Little League Baseball has grown from three teams to nearly 200,000 teams, covering all 50 U.S. states and more than 80 countries. Despite being a non-profit organization, Little League Baseball must still place a high priority on generating revenue. The more revenue Little League Baseball can produce, the more affordable they can make programs to participants. Keeping these program costs low will aid in …
Ymca Healthy Kids Day, Leanna L. Curry-Larson
Ymca Healthy Kids Day, Leanna L. Curry-Larson
Master of Arts in Sport Management
An organizational event has the objective of emphasizing company directives and consumer needs. A clear vision of company objectives gives relevance to the event while consumer needs defines the purpose. This paper examined the detailed components needed by the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) to host the annual free Healthy Kids Day (HKD) event. Healthy Kids Day is a promotional tool for YMCA wellness programs. The one-day event's purpose is to create awareness for community members regarding the predisposed health risks and then offer viable and affordable solutions. Community participation can be hindered by costs associated with the event. Eliminating …