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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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
The effects of resisted sprint training on sprint performance in field-based invasion team sport athletes: a systematic review & meta-analysis
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)
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 ...
Analytics can be used to predict fatigue and improve athletes' performance in various sports
(2022)
In sports analytics, statistics are plugged into
a mathematical model to predict the outcome
of a given play or game.
Coaches use it to optimize plays during
games,while front offices can use it to decide
which players ...
The effects of sprint interval training on performance in team sport athletes: a systematic review
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2020-06)
Sprint interval training (SIT) is a form of high intensity interval training (HIIT) in which intervals are performed in a maximal ‘all out’ fashion for 10 to 30 seconds with 2 to 4 minutes of recovery to ensure each bout ...
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 ...