Other - Sports & Health Sciences
https://research.thea.ie/handle/20.500.12065/2441
2024-03-28T08:23:16ZDietary practices, beliefs and behaviours of adults with inflammatory bowel disease in Ireland: a cross sectional study.
https://research.thea.ie/handle/20.500.12065/3990
Dietary practices, beliefs and behaviours of adults with inflammatory bowel disease in Ireland: a cross sectional study.
Murtagh, Aoife; Higginbotham, Clement; Heavey, Patricia
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) comprised
of Crohn's Disease (CD) and Ulcerative Colitis
(UC) is characterised by chronic relapsing
inflammation, which typically results in
gastrointestinal discomfort (1)
. Many factors
are thought to be involved in the
development of IBD such as genetics and
environmental factors including diet.
Patients often self manage their condition
which can result in unnecessary food
restrictions and subsequently other
complications (2,3)
.
The aim of this study was to investigate the
dietary practices, beliefs and behaviours of
adults with IBD in Ireland.
2022-01-01T00:00:00ZHigh intensity interval training practices in competitive field-based invasion team sports
https://research.thea.ie/handle/20.500.12065/3988
High intensity interval training practices in competitive field-based invasion team sports
Grassick, Shaun; Ó Catháin, Ciarán; Kelly, David; Ní Chéilleachair, Niamh
High intensity interval training (HIIT) can be defined as alternating bouts of short duration exercise (e.g., 5s to 10 minutes) at near/maximal intensities separated by complete
rest or low intensity activity allowing partial/full recovery (1). Formats of HIIT include sprint interval training, repeated sprint training, long and short intervals, with each format
capable of inducing high levels of physical stress. Competitive field-based invasion team sports (FITS) such as rugby, soccer and Gaelic games are dominated by technical and
tactical components, while high fitness levels are required to supplement these skills as performance is regulated by a combination of physiological and psychological qualities.
In spite of the high profile nature of FITS there remains a paucity of scientific literature examining coaches practices within such sports [6]. However it is not clear why/how
coaches prescribe HIIT or what methods they implement. The aim of this study is to clarify several aspects of coaches HIIT practices such as why it is used, what methods do they
utilise, does their prescription vary depending on the time of season and what variables impact their decision making when selecting a method of HIIT.
2022-01-01T00:00:00ZThe effects of resisted sprint training on sprint performance in field-based invasion team sport athletes: a systematic review & meta-analysis
https://research.thea.ie/handle/20.500.12065/3942
The effects of resisted sprint training on sprint performance in field-based invasion team sport athletes: a systematic review & meta-analysis
Ward, Cormac; Ní Chéilleachair, Niamh; Ó Catháin, Ciarán; Grassick, Shaun; Kelly, David C.
Speed is an essential performance attribute for field-based invasion team sport (FITS) players. Traditional training methods used to enhance
sprint performance (SP) such as resistance training, typically aim to improve one’s ability to produce force and power [1, 2] or technical
efficiency [3]. However, resistance training exercises (e.g. back squat, deadlift) may lack the movement specificity to optimally enhance SP.
The principle of specificity states that the training effect which occurs in response to an exercise overload is specific to the way in which the
load was applied [4]. Hence, training methods which adopt comparable mechanical properties to the performance movement (i.e.
sprinting) may elicit a greater transfer effect. The resisted sprint training (RST) method applies external resistance to the sprinting
movement, allowing maintenance of sprint specific mechanical properties. Consequently, RST methods utilised by coaches may represent a
more specific and, in turn, a more effective method for enhancing SP than traditional training methods. Therefore, the aim of this review was to investigate the effectiveness of RST methods on improving SP of FITS players.
2022-01-01T00:00:00ZA systematic review of parent's knowledge of, and compliance with, recommendations for vitamin D supplementation in young Irish children
https://research.thea.ie/handle/20.500.12065/3930
A systematic review of parent's knowledge of, and compliance with, recommendations for vitamin D supplementation in young Irish children
Eslami, Omid; O'Connor, Áine; Cuskelly, Geraldine
Almost 5 to 13 of young children aged 1-5-
year-old have vitamin D deficiency.
[1,2]
• Vitamin D deficiency in young children is associated
with impaired bone growth, and the skeletal
disorder rickets in severe vitamin D deficiency.
[3]
• The US Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends at
least 10 μg/day vitamin D from food sources and
supplements [4]
• The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI)
recommends vitamin D-only supplements:
0-12 month-old: 5 μg/day for breastfed infants and
those consuming formula 300 mL/day.
➢ 1–5 year-old: 5 μg/day from Halloween to St
Patrick’s Day during the extended winter months.
2022-01-01T00:00:00Z