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Fetuin-A as a potential biomarker of metabolic variability following 60 days of head-down-tilt bed rest
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2020-06)Physical inactivity and exposure to microgravity can cause a pronounced reduction in whole-body insulin sensitivity, which is influenced by the secretion of proteins from tissues of metabolic importance. Fetuin-A, a novel ... -
High intensity interval training practices in competitive field-based invasion team sports
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022-01)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 ... -
The impact of sporting role model's on female youth sport participation
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)A systematic literature review of sporting role model (SRM) led interventions. -
Investigating the effects of dance exercise intervention on the health of people with dementia
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)Different methods of exercise can be used as a form of treatment for dementia such as dance exercise interventions (Ho et al. 2018). The study aims to develop a communitybased dance exercise intervention that is patient ... -
Kinematic characteristics of resisted sled sprints under different loading conditions
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2020-06)Resistance training exercises have been associated with improved sprint performance. The principle of specificity states that training should be relevant and appropriate to the sport for which the athlete is training ... -
Menstrual dysfunction in athletes: a systematic literature review
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)Menstrual dysfunction (MD) is typically presented as one or more of abnormalities associated with the cycle regularity, duration, flow and pain1 MD in athletes is largely a physiological manifestation of low energy ... -
Performance attenuation and timeline of recovery in senior club level Gaelic football players
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2020-06)The high-intensity intermittent nature of Gaelic football results in notable performance attenuation and neuromuscular fatigue. Players have limited recovery timeframes and it is thought that welldeveloped components ... -
Physical activity and dietary behaviour among adolescents who have completed active cancer treatment – a study protocol for a qualitative investigation
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)Introduction: Approximately 200 Irish adolescents receive a cancer diagnosis each year (1). Cancer treatment during youth can be associated with significant toxicity resulting in cancer-related fatigue, musculoskeletal ... -
Relationships between strength, jump and kinematic variables during resisted sled sprinting
(TUS Midlands Midwest, 2022)Resisted sprint training revealed positive and negative effects on sprint performance across multiple loading conditions [1, 2]. This variation to performance may be due to that some of the heavier players may not be ... -
Speed qualities and methodological considerations in Gaelic games: a systematic scoping review
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)In recent years, there has been a marked increase in research examining speed qualities in Gaelic Games; ladies and mens Gaelic football, hurling and camogie. The distribution of speed qualities examined across Gaelic ... -
Sports nutrition knowledge of female GAA players
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2020-06)Gaelic football and camogie are two of the most popular sports played by women in Ireland. Nutrition knowledge has been highlighted as a key factor for dietary interventions, due to its easily modifiable nature (Spendlove ... -
A systematic review of parent's knowledge of, and compliance with, recommendations for vitamin D supplementation in young Irish children
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)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 ... -
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, ...