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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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
Dietary practices, beliefs and behaviours of adults with inflammatory bowel disease in Ireland: a cross sectional study.
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022-01)
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...