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The cross-sectional associations between objectively measured sedentary time and cardiometabolic health markers in adults – a systematic review with meta-analysis component.
(Wiley, 2018)
Sedentary time is viewed as an independent risk factor for adverse cardiometabolic health (CMH). No systematic review and meta-analysis on the cross-sectional asso-ciations between objectively measured sedentary time and ...
Fundamental movement skill proficiency in juvenile Gaelic games.
(Springer, 2018-04)
Background Fundamental movement skills (FMS) are basic observable patterns of movement and prerequisites to successful
performance of sports specific skills. International research has found that children are not reaching ...
activPAL™ determined sedentary behaviour, physical activity and academic achievement in college students.
(Taylor & Francis, 2018-03)
The aim of this study was to examine relationships between activPALTM-determined sedentary behavior (SB) and physical activity (PA) with academic achievement. A total of 120 undergraduates (N=57 female; 20.6 ± 2.3 years) ...
An investigation into the relationship between fundamental movement skills, physical activity and sedentary behaviour in Irish primary school children
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2018-08)
Introduction: The ability to perform fundamental movement skills (FMS), has been positively associated with physical activity (PA) participation in childhood, and is considered an important prerequisite to lifelong ...
Which hip extension exercises reflect the specific nature of sprint performance?
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2018-04-24)
Sprinting is a performance determining factor across a wide range of sports, (Barr et al, 2014; Krustrup et al, 2005; Blazevich & Jenkins, 1998). There are a number of factors that can influence sprinting such as; training, ...
A systematic literature review of reviews on techniques for physical activity measurement in adults: a DEDIPAC study.
(BioMed Central, 2018)
The links between increased participation in Physical Activity (PA) and improvements in health are well established. As this body of evidence has grown, so too has the search for measures of PA with high levels of ...
Injuries in adolescents and coaches' attitude towards injury prevention in Ladies Gaelic Football
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2018-09)
Background: Sports participation has an inherent risk of injury, however, this injury risk does not outweigh the physiological, psychological and social benefits observed with sports participation. There is a current lack ...
Influence of reactive and maximum strength indicators on sprint performance.
(Wolters Kluwer, 2018)
The primary aim of this study was to assess the relationship between reactive and maximal strength measures with 40 m sprint performance and mechanical properties. Fourteen male and fourteen female sprinters participated ...
Reactive strength index: a poor indicator of reactive strength?
(Human Kinetics, 2018-07)
Purpose: The primary aim was to assess the relationships between reactive strength measures and associated kinematic and kinetic performance variables achieved during drop jumps. A secondary aim was to highlight issues ...
Does sports club participation contribute to physical activity among children and adolescents? A comparison across six European countries
(Sage, 2018-07-12)
AIMS:
Insufficient physical activity (PA) is one of the largest public health challenges of our time and requires a multisectoral public-health response. PA recommendations state that all children and adolescents should ...