Mice flex muscles in genetic studies@signonsandiego.com
Genetic changes made on mice in a UCSD study
improved their running and swimming ability.
02 September 2004
01 September 2004
new job as a sports scientist
I've completed my PhD and started working at Singapore Sports School as an exercise physiologist from today. Here in Singapore, beside humid weather, the U$44.4 million facilities are impressive and people are very friendly, so I look forward to work in this new environment.
31 August 2004
25 August 2004
23 August 2004
18 August 2004
Why drug tests can miss the cheats
Steroids boost performance in just weeks@New Scientist
Even a low dose of testosterone can give athletes a big performance boost
Even a low dose of testosterone can give athletes a big performance boost
16 August 2004
network for connections
Networking, Networking, Networking, Networking, Networking@Nature
Drinks with a few dozen friends or a visit to an interesting employer
Drinks with a few dozen friends or a visit to an interesting employer
13 August 2004
Olympic bloggers
There are several bloggers in Athens.
Athens Olympic Games Blog
BEYOND NORTHERN IRAQ: STUHUGHESIRAQ@MAIL.COM
Athens 2004 Blog - an Olympics blog
18 Days in August, an Olympic Blog
You also have a list of other Olympic bloggers.
Athens Olympic Games Blog
BEYOND NORTHERN IRAQ: STUHUGHESIRAQ@MAIL.COM
Athens 2004 Blog - an Olympics blog
18 Days in August, an Olympic Blog
You also have a list of other Olympic bloggers.
we now have a test for EPO and THG
anti-drugs chief confirms HGH test@CNN
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) president Dick Pound said there was nowhere left for drugs cheats to hide after confirming that athletes at the Athens Olympics will be tested for human growth hormone (HGH).
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) president Dick Pound said there was nowhere left for drugs cheats to hide after confirming that athletes at the Athens Olympics will be tested for human growth hormone (HGH).
12 August 2004
online sports medical information throughout the games
Ovid joins the Olympic team@Info World Review
Olympic competitors in Athens will be able to get free online access to sports medicine content through link-up with SIRC databases
Olympic competitors in Athens will be able to get free online access to sports medicine content through link-up with SIRC databases
11 August 2004
genetic research in JISS
Japan Institute of Sports Sciences to search for Olympic Gold gene
The goals of the research are to discover gene sequences that play a major role in creating athletic ability and to establish a database based on genetic research into Japanese gold medalists.
The goals of the research are to discover gene sequences that play a major role in creating athletic ability and to establish a database based on genetic research into Japanese gold medalists.
06 August 2004
Olympic votes 'for sale'
IOC member 'selling votes'@BBC
An International Olympic Committee member agreed to help a fake bid to bring the 2012 Olympics to London for cash, the BBC's Panorama reports.
An International Olympic Committee member agreed to help a fake bid to bring the 2012 Olympics to London for cash, the BBC's Panorama reports.
what are the limits?
what are the limits:Olympics@Nature
-Top of the world
-Beating the drug cheats
-A breed apart
-The medals and the damage done
-Heat-stopping action
-Gasping the victory
-Top of the world
-Beating the drug cheats
-A breed apart
-The medals and the damage done
-Heat-stopping action
-Gasping the victory
sports science in Science magazine
Science Magazine special issue - Sports Science: Testing Human Limits
- Careers in Sport Science: Resources
http://nextwave.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2004/07/28/9
Web sites to find more information about the field
- The American Sports Medicine Institute
http://nextwave.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2004/07/28/5
The American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) located in Birmingham,
Alabama, is unique in that it offers training to both those interested
in a career in sports medicine research and in clinical practice. The
students and research staff at ASMI are dedicated to the Institute's
mission: to improve the understanding, prevention, and treatment of
sports-related injuries through research and education.
- Finding the Right Track After Your Sports Science Degree
http://nextwave.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2004/07/28/4
Tinaz Kumana is a sports science graduate from last year, and although
she estimates herself lucky enough to have found challenging and
stimulating work within the field, she is very aware of the struggle
faced by the many graduating into this area of work.
- Diary of a Sports Medicine Intern
http://nextwave.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2004/07/28/7
One of the American Sports Medicine Institute's (ASMI's) former
students came all the way from Australia to learn about the biomechanics
of baseball. She writes about her research experience at ASMI and how it
has helped her all along in her career since. She is now a postdoctoral
fellow at the University of Western Australia.
- My Journey Out From Under the Stairs
http://nextwave.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2004/07/28/6
Stephen Seiler, a transplanted American now living in Norway, has
always been fascinated both by sports and science. He tells us how he
allied the two with a PhD in exercise physiology from University of
Texas, and how unforeseen events helped him get closer to the sports
part of sports science when his career seemed set to follow the basic
medical research path.
- Talent Development in Sports and Science
http://nextwave.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2004/07/28/3
Nick Holt, 2 years into his first postdoc, works in sport psychology,
and received the "Dissertation of the Year" award last year from the
Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (the main
professional body in this field). His research is in talent development
- what it takes to make it as an elite athlete, and this surely bears
some analogy with science careers. He did his Msc in the UK, PhD in
Canada, and has worked in both Canada and the UK since graduating.
- Keeping your Finger on the Pulse: Sport Science in Europe
http://nextwave.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2004/07/28/10
Overview of the field in Europe, re. training and job opportunities.
Based on a report from the International Council of Sports Science and
Physical Education in Berlin
- Careers in Sport Science: Resources
http://nextwave.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2004/07/28/9
Web sites to find more information about the field
- The American Sports Medicine Institute
http://nextwave.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2004/07/28/5
The American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) located in Birmingham,
Alabama, is unique in that it offers training to both those interested
in a career in sports medicine research and in clinical practice. The
students and research staff at ASMI are dedicated to the Institute's
mission: to improve the understanding, prevention, and treatment of
sports-related injuries through research and education.
- Finding the Right Track After Your Sports Science Degree
http://nextwave.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2004/07/28/4
Tinaz Kumana is a sports science graduate from last year, and although
she estimates herself lucky enough to have found challenging and
stimulating work within the field, she is very aware of the struggle
faced by the many graduating into this area of work.
- Diary of a Sports Medicine Intern
http://nextwave.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2004/07/28/7
One of the American Sports Medicine Institute's (ASMI's) former
students came all the way from Australia to learn about the biomechanics
of baseball. She writes about her research experience at ASMI and how it
has helped her all along in her career since. She is now a postdoctoral
fellow at the University of Western Australia.
- My Journey Out From Under the Stairs
http://nextwave.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2004/07/28/6
Stephen Seiler, a transplanted American now living in Norway, has
always been fascinated both by sports and science. He tells us how he
allied the two with a PhD in exercise physiology from University of
Texas, and how unforeseen events helped him get closer to the sports
part of sports science when his career seemed set to follow the basic
medical research path.
- Talent Development in Sports and Science
http://nextwave.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2004/07/28/3
Nick Holt, 2 years into his first postdoc, works in sport psychology,
and received the "Dissertation of the Year" award last year from the
Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (the main
professional body in this field). His research is in talent development
- what it takes to make it as an elite athlete, and this surely bears
some analogy with science careers. He did his Msc in the UK, PhD in
Canada, and has worked in both Canada and the UK since graduating.
- Keeping your Finger on the Pulse: Sport Science in Europe
http://nextwave.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2004/07/28/10
Overview of the field in Europe, re. training and job opportunities.
Based on a report from the International Council of Sports Science and
Physical Education in Berlin
04 August 2004
The Doping Search Guide 2004
The Doping Search Guide 2004@Elsevier
the official List of prohibited substances and methods issued
by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
the official List of prohibited substances and methods issued
by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
02 August 2004
28 July 2004
USA-China Sports Summit
USOC announces "USA-China Sports Summit" for 2005@Yahoo
a multi-sport competition to be launched June 8-12, 2005 in Seattle as part of the build-up to the 2008 Beijing Games
a multi-sport competition to be launched June 8-12, 2005 in Seattle as part of the build-up to the 2008 Beijing Games
23 July 2004
WADA's 2003 Annual Report
WADA's 2003 Annual Report now available@WADA
The report focuses on the acceptance and consequences of the World Anti-Doping Code. It also contains details on WADA's activities last year in all priority areas, such as research and testing, as well as the year's financial reports.
The report focuses on the acceptance and consequences of the World Anti-Doping Code. It also contains details on WADA's activities last year in all priority areas, such as research and testing, as well as the year's financial reports.
UK internships for sports science and medicine graduates
sports science and medical talent targeted@UKSI
English Institute of Sport
Strength and Conditioning (3 positions)
Performance Analysis (2 positions)
Physiology/Sports Science (1 position)
Welsh Institute of Sport
Strength and Conditioning (1 position)
English Institute of Sport
Strength and Conditioning (3 positions)
Performance Analysis (2 positions)
Physiology/Sports Science (1 position)
Welsh Institute of Sport
Strength and Conditioning (1 position)
20 July 2004
key questions for a business plan
How to Write a Business Plan@the scientist
What have you got?
Who is going to buy it?
Why will they buy my product rather than another one?
What is it going to cost, and what is the projected return?
How will your business be run?
Who are the people who will run it?
What have you got?
Who is going to buy it?
Why will they buy my product rather than another one?
What is it going to cost, and what is the projected return?
How will your business be run?
Who are the people who will run it?
16 July 2004
an event to discuss sportning future
Australian Sports Commission Events: Our Sporting Future 2005
what: focus on addressing key topics and issues in sport today and provide delegates with practical information they can apply to their business.
when: 2 to 4 March 2005,
where: Sydney Convention Centre, New South Wales, Australia
what: focus on addressing key topics and issues in sport today and provide delegates with practical information they can apply to their business.
when: 2 to 4 March 2005,
where: Sydney Convention Centre, New South Wales, Australia
UK drug testing lab
new drug testing lab for UK@UKSI
UK beccomes one of only three countries in the world to have more than one WADA-accredited lab
UK beccomes one of only three countries in the world to have more than one WADA-accredited lab
13 July 2004
05 July 2004
Can laboratory-based tennis profiles predict field tests of tennis performance?
J Strength Cond Res 18:136-143, 2004
height, maximum minute ventilation, and isokinetic strength measurements significantly and positively affected ball velocity
height, maximum minute ventilation, and isokinetic strength measurements significantly and positively affected ball velocity
12 steps for grant writing
How to Get Help Writing Grants@the scientist
1. Focus your idea
2. Find a funding agency
3. Write your specific aims
4. Rewrite your specific aims
5. Write the body of your grant
6. Get a writing critique
7. Get a scientific critique
8. Rewrite as necessary
9. Complete supporting regulatory paperwork
10. Complete budget workup
11. Get signatures
12. Submit
1. Focus your idea
2. Find a funding agency
3. Write your specific aims
4. Rewrite your specific aims
5. Write the body of your grant
6. Get a writing critique
7. Get a scientific critique
8. Rewrite as necessary
9. Complete supporting regulatory paperwork
10. Complete budget workup
11. Get signatures
12. Submit
no more sweaty HR monitor
Tech Company Gets Hypersensitive@Wired
one of the first remote sensing devices that can provide readings from several feet away without physical contact
no more sweaty heart monitor straps and no more grabbing handles while running on a treadmill -- the device could get a signal through a wristband or a patient's feet
one of the first remote sensing devices that can provide readings from several feet away without physical contact
no more sweaty heart monitor straps and no more grabbing handles while running on a treadmill -- the device could get a signal through a wristband or a patient's feet
02 July 2004
scientists named Google as the top resources
Péter's Digital Reference Shelf
librarians and scientists were asked to name the top scientific and medical search resources that they use or are aware of, "scientists named Google, Yahoo! and PubMed" as the top three resources. That's quite a surprise, knowing that scientists of the developed world, especially in the hard sciences, are very well-served by gigantic full-text searchable, interlinked digital journal archives of scholarly publications.
librarians and scientists were asked to name the top scientific and medical search resources that they use or are aware of, "scientists named Google, Yahoo! and PubMed" as the top three resources. That's quite a surprise, knowing that scientists of the developed world, especially in the hard sciences, are very well-served by gigantic full-text searchable, interlinked digital journal archives of scholarly publications.
01 July 2004
29 June 2004
cooling down for tennis players
Performance Strategy Doesn’t End at Match Point@USTA
•cool-down exercises: non-weight bearing, active and passive stretching
combined with deep breathing exercises
15-20 minutes after intense play
•recovery and regeneration
re-hydrate, carbohydrates (50-60g/hr), massage, contrast baths
0.3 grams of carbohydrate per pound of body weight immediately after a practice or match
3-4 grams per pound of body weight within the following 24 hours
•cool-down exercises: non-weight bearing, active and passive stretching
combined with deep breathing exercises
15-20 minutes after intense play
•recovery and regeneration
re-hydrate, carbohydrates (50-60g/hr), massage, contrast baths
0.3 grams of carbohydrate per pound of body weight immediately after a practice or match
3-4 grams per pound of body weight within the following 24 hours
25 June 2004
RPE-based training load
Med Sci Sports Exerc 36: 1042-1047, 2004
Use of RPE-Based Training Load in Soccer [Abstract]
the HR-based training load and session-RPE were statistically significant (from r = 0.50 to 0.85, P < 0.01)
Use of RPE-Based Training Load in Soccer [Abstract]
the HR-based training load and session-RPE were statistically significant (from r = 0.50 to 0.85, P < 0.01)
systems model and training
Med Sci Sports Exerc 36: 942-948, 2004
Applying a systems model of training to a patient with coronary artery disease [Abstract]
the fit between real and model exercise tolerances was significant
Applying a systems model of training to a patient with coronary artery disease [Abstract]
the fit between real and model exercise tolerances was significant
anabolic and catabolic processes for soccor players
J Strength Cond Res 18: 121-128, 2004
Changes in exercise performance and hormonal concentrations over a big ten soccer season in starters and nonstarters [Abstract]
players entering the season with low circulating concentrations of T and elevated levels of C can experience reductions in performance during a season, with performance decrements exacerbated in starters over nonstarters
Changes in exercise performance and hormonal concentrations over a big ten soccer season in starters and nonstarters [Abstract]
players entering the season with low circulating concentrations of T and elevated levels of C can experience reductions in performance during a season, with performance decrements exacerbated in starters over nonstarters
overtraining and HRV
J Spors Med Phys Fitness 43: 506-512, 2003
Night heart rate variability during overtraining in male endurance athletes [Abstract]
HRV during sleep does not seem to be a valid marker of overtraining
Night heart rate variability during overtraining in male endurance athletes [Abstract]
HRV during sleep does not seem to be a valid marker of overtraining
psychol Q and hormones
Br J Sports Med 38: 260-263, 2004
Salivary testosterone and cortisol in rugby players: correlation with psychological overtraining items [Abstract]
Testosterone concentration is influenced by tiredness,
and is therefore a valid marker of tiredness
Salivary testosterone and cortisol in rugby players: correlation with psychological overtraining items [Abstract]
Testosterone concentration is influenced by tiredness,
and is therefore a valid marker of tiredness
overtraining and serotonin
Int J Sports Med 25: 150-153, 2004
Abnormal serotonin reuptake in an overtrained, insomnic and depressed team athlete [Abstract]
the severe overtraining state could have been related to decreased serotonin reuptake in the brain and signs of major depression
Abnormal serotonin reuptake in an overtrained, insomnic and depressed team athlete [Abstract]
the severe overtraining state could have been related to decreased serotonin reuptake in the brain and signs of major depression
22 June 2004
grass roots rugby
World Cup surplus directed to grass roots @Sports Vine
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has announced it will spend $18million over the next two years to boost grass roots rugby across Australia.
aim = to create new clubs, boost participation, improve the skills of our young players and help volunteers do their job
allocation
•TryRugby, EdRugby & volunteer support $4.7million
•Club Creation and Support Initiative $1.6million
•Strategic Funding for Member (state) Unions $5million
•Elite Player Development Program $4.5million
•Customer Relationship Management $2.7million
•Super 12 & Junior Development promotion $1.05million
•True Colours Tour & EdRugby 2003 $3million
•Capital Management Strategy $20million
full detail of Five Year Plan in ARU website
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has announced it will spend $18million over the next two years to boost grass roots rugby across Australia.
aim = to create new clubs, boost participation, improve the skills of our young players and help volunteers do their job
allocation
•TryRugby, EdRugby & volunteer support $4.7million
•Club Creation and Support Initiative $1.6million
•Strategic Funding for Member (state) Unions $5million
•Elite Player Development Program $4.5million
•Customer Relationship Management $2.7million
•Super 12 & Junior Development promotion $1.05million
•True Colours Tour & EdRugby 2003 $3million
•Capital Management Strategy $20million
full detail of Five Year Plan in ARU website
21 June 2004
18 June 2004
AIS and environmental strategy
AIS takes up Greenhouse Challenge@ASC
goal = to cut emission of greenhouse gases by 490 tonnes a year
strategies
•using power-saving settings for personal computers
•fine-tuning air-conditioning
•using energy-efficient lighting
•minimising and recycling waste products such as paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, toner cartridges, oils etc
•using economical four-cylinder cars, where possible
•reducing lawn areas
goal = to cut emission of greenhouse gases by 490 tonnes a year
strategies
•using power-saving settings for personal computers
•fine-tuning air-conditioning
•using energy-efficient lighting
•minimising and recycling waste products such as paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, toner cartridges, oils etc
•using economical four-cylinder cars, where possible
•reducing lawn areas
02 May 2004
a framework for understanding the training process leading to elite performance
Sports Med 33: 1103-1126, 2004
a review paper of training system by Dr Smith from Canada
definitions of athletic shape, taper, performance preparedness, talent, recovery,training load, periodization, overtraining etc...
a review paper of training system by Dr Smith from Canada
definitions of athletic shape, taper, performance preparedness, talent, recovery,training load, periodization, overtraining etc...
28 April 2004
call for papers for performance conference
the analysis of elite performance in its context
24 - 26 November, 2004 INSEP Paris FRANCE
THIRD INTERNATIONAL SORTS SCIENCES DAYS
24 - 26 November, 2004 INSEP Paris FRANCE
THIRD INTERNATIONAL SORTS SCIENCES DAYS
27 April 2004
talent ID and psychology
J Sports Sci 22: 395-408, 2004
talent needs to be reconceptualized so that talent identification and talent development processes are perceived to be dynamic and interrelated
talent needs to be reconceptualized so that talent identification and talent development processes are perceived to be dynamic and interrelated
can laboratory-based tennis profiles predict field tests of tennis performance?
J Strength Cond Res 18: 136-143, 2004
height, maximum minute ventilation, and isokinetic strength measurements significantly and positively affected ball velocity
height, maximum minute ventilation, and isokinetic strength measurements significantly and positively affected ball velocity
world-rankings to predict swimming performance
J Sports Sci 22: 339-345, 2004
a top-10 ranked swimmer will substantially increase their chance of an Olympic medal
a top-10 ranked swimmer will substantially increase their chance of an Olympic medal
Australain R&D is dangerously low
Growing lag in research spending@ResearchResearch.com
Australian expenditure on on science and medicine continues to decline in comparison to our international competitors
Australian expenditure on on science and medicine continues to decline in comparison to our international competitors
big science means big opportunities
thinking big@Nature
The moral of Hubble's recent news is to evaluate the longevity of a big project before you sign on. And try to develop skills that will be relevant to another effort once that big project inevitably comes to an end.
The moral of Hubble's recent news is to evaluate the longevity of a big project before you sign on. And try to develop skills that will be relevant to another effort once that big project inevitably comes to an end.
23 April 2004
imitation learning
Neural Circuits Underlying Imitation Learning of Hand Actions: An Event-Related fMRI Study@Neuron
brain activities behind observation and imitation using fMRI
the basic circuit underlying imitation learning consists of the inferior parietal lobule and the posterior part of the inferior frontal gyrus plus the adjacent premotor cortex (mirror neuron circuit).
brain activities behind observation and imitation using fMRI
the basic circuit underlying imitation learning consists of the inferior parietal lobule and the posterior part of the inferior frontal gyrus plus the adjacent premotor cortex (mirror neuron circuit).
21 April 2004
20 April 2004
science women get cinematic boost
@wired
Hedy Lamarr may light up the big screen once again,
this time for her contribution to science.
Another film on the co-discoverer of DNA, Rosalind Franklin,
is in development. By Kristen Philipkoski.
Hedy Lamarr may light up the big screen once again,
this time for her contribution to science.
Another film on the co-discoverer of DNA, Rosalind Franklin,
is in development. By Kristen Philipkoski.
19 April 2004
the miserable pay of most US postdocs
US postdocs: Young, gifted ... and broke@Nature
what's needed, say postdoc activists, are policies to ensure that postdocs receive proper training and career guidance designed to aid their transition into independent researchers supervising their own students and fellows
what's needed, say postdoc activists, are policies to ensure that postdocs receive proper training and career guidance designed to aid their transition into independent researchers supervising their own students and fellows
alternative to Web of SCIENCE@ISI?
Scopus.com
Elsevier is currently developing a bibliographic database product
called "Scopus", which is due to release later this year
Elsevier is currently developing a bibliographic database product
called "Scopus", which is due to release later this year
stragetic vs tactical thinking
stragetic thinking= comprehensive, long-term, theoretical
tactical thinking= more liminted, practical, concrete actions to be taken
tactical thinking= more liminted, practical, concrete actions to be taken
16 April 2004
IMG's new tourism target
@sportbusiness.com (need to resister)
sports marketing giant IMG is expanding into global tourism
as it looks to increase its consultancy base
sports marketing giant IMG is expanding into global tourism
as it looks to increase its consultancy base
14 April 2004
great workplaces have high levels of trust
great place to work institute
a great workplace is measured by the quality of the three,
interconnected relationships that exist there:
(1) the relationship between employees and management
(2) the relationship between employees and their jobs/company
(3) the relationship between employees and other employees.
a great workplace is measured by the quality of the three,
interconnected relationships that exist there:
(1) the relationship between employees and management
(2) the relationship between employees and their jobs/company
(3) the relationship between employees and other employees.
want to be an entrepreneur?
Glittering prizes@Naturejobs
more PhD students and researchers have begun participating
to develop their business ideas and pick up key contacts
in the venture-funding world
more PhD students and researchers have begun participating
to develop their business ideas and pick up key contacts
in the venture-funding world
13 April 2004
how to succeed in business
Naturejobs
academic and industrial science are increasingly linked,
young scientists could use more training to compete
with their business-school colleagues
academic and industrial science are increasingly linked,
young scientists could use more training to compete
with their business-school colleagues
08 April 2004
new approach to mood disorders
new approach to mood disorders@scientist
using gene chips and genotyping,
EU project aims to get beyond serotonin
using gene chips and genotyping,
EU project aims to get beyond serotonin
29 March 2004
research management system
tracking a textbook: from idea to publication@the scientist
we need a system to manage research processes.
we need a system to manage research processes.
26 March 2004
a video for coaching + management
Success, Lions and videotape: Matthews' secrets for sale@The Age
four-time AFL (Ausutralian Football League) premiership Brisbane Lions coach Leigh Matthews
Matthews' coaching experience as an instructional tool for business
It is more about individuals investing in the team cause in the belief that their individual needs will be met through team success
four-time AFL (Ausutralian Football League) premiership Brisbane Lions coach Leigh Matthews
Matthews' coaching experience as an instructional tool for business
It is more about individuals investing in the team cause in the belief that their individual needs will be met through team success
audio broadcast for Majour League Baseball games
baseball joins media slugfest@wired
Major League Baseball inks pacts with Microsoft and AOL to carry live audio and video, plus various highlights packages.
Major League Baseball inks pacts with Microsoft and AOL to carry live audio and video, plus various highlights packages.
23 March 2004
19 March 2004
conference on elite performance
from Sportsci.org ML
THE ANALYSIS OF ELITE PERFORMANCE IN ITS CONTEXT ?
24 - 26 november 2004, INSEP, PARIS, FRANCE
Symposium
•The analysis of training: a qualitative stake in the preparation to elite performance.
•The analysis of elite performance in a competitive context: questions and methods.
•Simulation : A new instrument in research, training and education?
•The role of the context in the analysis of the activity in elite sport.
•Symposium: The analysis of the systems producing elite performance: the example of the delegations attending the Olympic Games.
THE ANALYSIS OF ELITE PERFORMANCE IN ITS CONTEXT ?
24 - 26 november 2004, INSEP, PARIS, FRANCE
Symposium
•The analysis of training: a qualitative stake in the preparation to elite performance.
•The analysis of elite performance in a competitive context: questions and methods.
•Simulation : A new instrument in research, training and education?
•The role of the context in the analysis of the activity in elite sport.
•Symposium: The analysis of the systems producing elite performance: the example of the delegations attending the Olympic Games.
17 March 2004
lab management
Making the Right Moves: A Practical Guide to Scientific Management for Postdocs and New Faculty
can download the following chapters from the website.
Chapter 1 Obtaining and Negotiating a Faculty Position and Planning for Tenure
Chapter 2 The Scientific Investigator Within the University Structure
Chapter 3 Defining and Implementing Your Mission
Chapter 4 Staffing Your Laboratory
Chapter 5 Mentoring and Being Mentored
Chapter 6 Time Management
Chapter 7 Project Management
Chapter 8 Data Management and Laboratory Notebooks
Chapter 9 Getting Funded
Chapter 10 Getting Published and Increasing Your Visibility
Chapter 11 Understanding Technology Transfer
Chapter 12 Setting Up Collaborations
Chapter 13 Course in Scientific Management
can download the following chapters from the website.
Chapter 1 Obtaining and Negotiating a Faculty Position and Planning for Tenure
Chapter 2 The Scientific Investigator Within the University Structure
Chapter 3 Defining and Implementing Your Mission
Chapter 4 Staffing Your Laboratory
Chapter 5 Mentoring and Being Mentored
Chapter 6 Time Management
Chapter 7 Project Management
Chapter 8 Data Management and Laboratory Notebooks
Chapter 9 Getting Funded
Chapter 10 Getting Published and Increasing Your Visibility
Chapter 11 Understanding Technology Transfer
Chapter 12 Setting Up Collaborations
Chapter 13 Course in Scientific Management
16 March 2004
junior athlete development
long term athlete development@USOC
It takes 8-12 years of training for an athlete to reach elite levels (10 year rule).
(Dr Balyi)
It takes 8-12 years of training for an athlete to reach elite levels (10 year rule).
(Dr Balyi)
12 March 2004
11 March 2004
new swimsuit for Athens
Speedo goes top secret to develop suit@USA Today
gender-specific and stroke-specific models, increases a swimmer's speed in the water by reducing drag by 4%
Speedo Fastskin FSII
looks cool!
gender-specific and stroke-specific models, increases a swimmer's speed in the water by reducing drag by 4%
Speedo Fastskin FSII
looks cool!
08 March 2004
shoulder rotation characteristics in professional tennis players
Int J Sports Med 25: 154-158, 2004
The dominant arm (playing arm) had a significantly greater range of external rotation than the non-dominant arm
The internal rotation showed a significant deficit as compared to the non-dominant arm
27 February 2004
best places for Postdocs to work
Best Places to Work for Postdocs 2004@the scientist
KEEPING POSTDOCS HAPPY: TOP TEN WAYS
1. Comprehensive collections of journals and books
2. Scientific career preparation
3. High quality research tools
4. Smooth communication in the lab
5. Quality research
6. Supportive colleagues
7. Well-maintained buildings
8. Scientific mentoring from PIs
9. Lab technical support
10. University services
KEEPING POSTDOCS HAPPY: TOP TEN WAYS
1. Comprehensive collections of journals and books
2. Scientific career preparation
3. High quality research tools
4. Smooth communication in the lab
5. Quality research
6. Supportive colleagues
7. Well-maintained buildings
8. Scientific mentoring from PIs
9. Lab technical support
10. University services
25 February 2004
work experience@sports academy
i have started work experience at the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS).
QAS provides elite athletes with expert coaching and cutting-edge support services.
The academy will also be the only state-sponsored Centre of Excellence for Applied Sport Science Research.
QAS has now re-located from South Brisbance to Nathan (old ANZ [QEII] stadium) with bigger and better facilities.
i look forward to challenge myself here.
QAS provides elite athletes with expert coaching and cutting-edge support services.
The academy will also be the only state-sponsored Centre of Excellence for Applied Sport Science Research.
QAS has now re-located from South Brisbance to Nathan (old ANZ [QEII] stadium) with bigger and better facilities.
i look forward to challenge myself here.
17 February 2004
gene doping is possible!!
said Dr Lee Sweeney from Penn Muscle Institute@Uni Penn
the following is the related articles:
gene therapy could lead to super athletes@yahoo
gene doping is 'new frontier' for sports cheat@times
the GM 'super-athletes'@this is london
muscle buiding gene therapy might build super athletes, scientist warns@sfgate.com
the following is the related articles:
gene therapy could lead to super athletes@yahoo
gene doping is 'new frontier' for sports cheat@times
the GM 'super-athletes'@this is london
muscle buiding gene therapy might build super athletes, scientist warns@sfgate.com
16 February 2004
HR rhythm monitoring
Dr. Ary Goldberger, a heart researcher in Harvard Uni, who has found
a way to turn heartbeats into music and then use this music as an aid to diagnosing the person's heart.
the idea may be used to monitor athletes' HR leading to diagnose overtraining.
a way to turn heartbeats into music and then use this music as an aid to diagnosing the person's heart.
the idea may be used to monitor athletes' HR leading to diagnose overtraining.
13 February 2004
advice for postdoc
Science careers
Postdoctoral Opportunities I ? Academic Initiation
• broader tr = grant writing, laboratory management, communication and presentation skills, and ethics and the responsible conduct of research
• cross-disciplinary process = interdisciplinary, collaboration
• criteria for selection = management + communication + personality
• finding the right location = key is to follow your passion
Postdoctoral Opportunities I ? Academic Initiation
• broader tr = grant writing, laboratory management, communication and presentation skills, and ethics and the responsible conduct of research
• cross-disciplinary process = interdisciplinary, collaboration
• criteria for selection = management + communication + personality
• finding the right location = key is to follow your passion
12 February 2004
the science of winning
UKSI news
London's science museum is organizing the science of sport exhibition from 13 Feb.
AIS has similar functions.
London's science museum is organizing the science of sport exhibition from 13 Feb.
AIS has similar functions.
10 February 2004
biological markers for overtraining
Pathol Biol
nothing special in this review and similar to review papers such as this and this.
we need a breakthrough paper which can lead to a new paradigm in the field of overtraining.
nothing special in this review and similar to review papers such as this and this.
we need a breakthrough paper which can lead to a new paradigm in the field of overtraining.
06 February 2004
02 February 2004
30 January 2004
60% of people trusted uni scientists
unexpected results@Guardian
Scientists often think the public will believe anything when it comes to
new research, but studies show that this viewpoint is unproven
Scientists often think the public will believe anything when it comes to
new research, but studies show that this viewpoint is unproven
28 January 2004
finally...
i have submitted PhD thesis today.
it was nearly 3 years of hardworking.
the story of my thesis is:
1. individual differences exist in response to elite athletes' conditioning (training + recovery activities)
= used single-case research designs
2. their training load, recovery, performance, and performance readiness are fluctuating daily
= used randomization tests to analyze mean differences between training phases
3. the fluctuation has trends
= used time series analysis (e.g. ITSACORR)
4. coaches and sports scientists want to predict athletes' performance and performance readiness
= used mathematical models (e.g. dynamic factor analysis and structural equation modeling).
i strongly believe my approach will change the way we assess elite athletes' conditioning.
it's not over yet (needs 2 months of thesis examination),
but feels great to accomplish something really BIG!
thank you all for your support.
it was nearly 3 years of hardworking.
the story of my thesis is:
1. individual differences exist in response to elite athletes' conditioning (training + recovery activities)
= used single-case research designs
2. their training load, recovery, performance, and performance readiness are fluctuating daily
= used randomization tests to analyze mean differences between training phases
3. the fluctuation has trends
= used time series analysis (e.g. ITSACORR)
4. coaches and sports scientists want to predict athletes' performance and performance readiness
= used mathematical models (e.g. dynamic factor analysis and structural equation modeling).
i strongly believe my approach will change the way we assess elite athletes' conditioning.
it's not over yet (needs 2 months of thesis examination),
but feels great to accomplish something really BIG!
thank you all for your support.
23 January 2004
22 January 2004
juggling alters the structure of human brain
nature 427: 311-312, 2004
the subjects showed a structural change in brain areas that are associated with the processing and storage of complex visual motion after 3 month of training
the subjects showed a structural change in brain areas that are associated with the processing and storage of complex visual motion after 3 month of training
19 January 2004
15 January 2004
12 January 2004
what makes a champion swimmner?
talent identification
short distance: tall stature and long segment lengths
breathstroke + long distance: the shorter and stockier body builds
short distance: tall stature and long segment lengths
breathstroke + long distance: the shorter and stockier body builds
09 January 2004
08 January 2004
physiological models to understand adaptations
1. caridiovascular/neural recruitment model
2. energy supply/depletion model
3. musle recruitement/muscle power models
4. biomechanical model
5. psychological model
(Tim Noakes)
2. energy supply/depletion model
3. musle recruitement/muscle power models
4. biomechanical model
5. psychological model
(Tim Noakes)
06 January 2004
what is science?
science is the organized, systematic enterprise that
gathers knowledge about the world and condenses
the knowledge into testable laws and principles
(Edward O Wilson)
gathers knowledge about the world and condenses
the knowledge into testable laws and principles
(Edward O Wilson)
02 January 2004
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