Sports Science

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Statistical Methods for Detecting Performance Changes in Athletes

Single-subject statistical methods are crucial for evaluating performance changes in individual athletes, especially when working with smaller groups or limited data. Practitioners should move away from relying solely on group-level statistics or subjective assessments.

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Comparison of Running and Accelerometry Variables based on Match Outcome, Location and Quality of Opponent in Elite Professional Soccer Players. A 5-Season Study

In summary, external match load factors were affected by playing position and contextual elements such as match outcome, location, and opponent quality.

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A Framework for Test Measurement Selection in Athlete Physical Preparation

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Positional Movement Demands during NFL Football Games: A 3-Year Review.

American football is a collision sport played on a field and is known for its high intensity multi-directional movements and repeated high-velocity sprints interspersed with periods of rest.

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Match Running Performance Preceding Scoring and Conceding a Goal in Men’s Professional Soccer

Within the 5 min period before scoring a goal, teams covered significantly greater distance at low- and medium-intensity when compared to before conceding a goal.

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‘Setting the Benchmark’ Part 3: Contextualising the Match Demands of Specialised Positions at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023

Given such accelerated rates of physical development in women’s football, it is crucial that the match-play characteristics are analysed and documented to offer practitioners more nuanced and actionable positional insights.

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The Comparison of Position-Specific Match Performance between the Group and Knockout Stage of the UEFA Champions League

Several components contribute to successful performance in matches, where technical, tactical, and physical aspects play a crucial role. Analysing performance can offer a competitive advantage against opponents and assist in making key decisions regarding one's own team.

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‘Setting the Benchmark’ Part 1: The Contextualised Physical Demands of Positional Roles in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Understanding the unique physical demands of international football can significantly impact the effectiveness of training programs and contribute to maximising player performance on the field.

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Physical Match Performance of Elite Soccer Players from the English Championship League (ECL) & the English Premier League (EPL): The Effects of Opponent Ranking & Positional Differences

The analysis of player performance in elite soccer matches against varied opponents provides coaches and performance staff with valuable insights to enhance training, recovery, and tactical strategies, aiming to improve match outcomes.

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The Adaptable Coach – A Critical Review of the Practical Implications for Traditional & Constraints-led Approaches in Sport Coaching

Coaching, often described as a field that lacks exact scientific principles but thrives on artistic expression, requires skilled coaches to possess a high level of openness, adaptability, and flexibility in their approach.

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Eccentric Resistance Training

Eccentric muscle actions occur when an external force exceeds the force produced by the muscle, causing the muscle to lengthen under tension. They are also known as contractions happening while the muscle lengthens.

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Sleep, Nutrition, and Injury Risk in Adolescent Athletes: A Narrative Review

During adolescence, sleep-wake cycles develop and adapt in regulating sleep. This adaptation increases tolerance to sleep pressure and is influenced by maturation. Additionally, delays in circadian rhythmicity contribute to inadequate sleep.

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Every Move Counts: National Physical Activity & Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines for Ireland

The benefits of regular physical activity (PA), at moderate to vigorous levels, for our overall health are immense. It improves our cardiorespiratory function, reduces risk of developing chronic diseases such as cancer and type-2 diabetes along with improving our mood and sleep.

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Foundations for a Healthy Diet

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Testing & Profiling Athletes: Recommendations for Test Selection, Implementation, & Maximizing Information

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No Time to Lift? Designing Time-Efficient Training Programs for Strength and Hypertrophy: A Narrative Review

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Pyjamas, Polysomnography and Professional Athletes: The Role of Sleep Tracking Technology in Sport

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Blood Flow Restriction Exercise: Recommendations for Resistance Exercise, Aerobic Exercise & Passive Use

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Altitude Training

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Anatomical, Physiological, & Metabolic Differences between Adolescent & Adult Athletes

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Mechanisms of Mechanical Overload-Induced Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy: Summary of Mechanisms

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Resistance Training for Older Adults: Position Statement From the National Strength and Conditioning Association

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Exploring the Role of Sprint Biomechanics in Hamstring Strain Injuries: A Current Opinion on Existing Concepts & Evidence

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Fundamentals or Icing on Top of the Cake? A Narrative Review of Recovery Strategies and Devices for Athletes

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Sleep & the Athlete: Narrative Review & 2021 Expert Consensus Recommendations