Luge and the Lab@the scientist
As director of the Human Performance Lab at Boise State University and the author of nine fitness and wellness books, kinesiologist Werner Hoeger understands body movement. This month in Torino, Italy, the 52-year-old professor will put his theories to the test: He’ll be competing in luge at the 2006 Olympic Games.?
20 February 2006
15 February 2006
UK Sport funding strategy
UK Sport releases 2012 Funding submission@UK sport
UK Sport has today released its submission to the Government on options for increased funding for elite athletes in the run up to London 2012. The submission is based on the agency’s ‘no compromise’ approach to delivering performance success.
UK Sport has today released its submission to the Government on options for increased funding for elite athletes in the run up to London 2012. The submission is based on the agency’s ‘no compromise’ approach to delivering performance success.
07 February 2006
01 February 2006
Gene Doping and Olympic Sport
Gene Doping and Olympic Sport@SIRC
Education is vital. Athletes and the people athletes rely on for advice need to understand the complexities and uncertainties around gene transfer—not least, our enormous ignorance about the risks of gene transfer in humans, risks that the X-SCID experiment demonstrates can be unexpected and grave.
Research is also crucial. We need to devise strategies to deter and detect gene doping. We also must refine our understanding of the ethics of genetic enhancement. Does gene-doping challenge our conception of natural talents? In what ways is it similar to or different from using performance-enhancing drugs?
Education is vital. Athletes and the people athletes rely on for advice need to understand the complexities and uncertainties around gene transfer—not least, our enormous ignorance about the risks of gene transfer in humans, risks that the X-SCID experiment demonstrates can be unexpected and grave.
Research is also crucial. We need to devise strategies to deter and detect gene doping. We also must refine our understanding of the ethics of genetic enhancement. Does gene-doping challenge our conception of natural talents? In what ways is it similar to or different from using performance-enhancing drugs?
30 January 2006
a sleep mat for monitoring sleep quality
Want to win? Sleep on it@ASC
The sleep mat is a small piece of foam covered in plastic material that is placed under the athlete’s bed sheet. Within it are approximately 50 sensors that are activated when they are pushed on by body movement. When the sleeper moves position, the sensors detect the movement and send the information to a computer for analysis.
The sleep mat is a small piece of foam covered in plastic material that is placed under the athlete’s bed sheet. Within it are approximately 50 sensors that are activated when they are pushed on by body movement. When the sleeper moves position, the sensors detect the movement and send the information to a computer for analysis.
Australia's Beijing Athlete Program
The business of winning@ASC
The Beijing Athlete Program is aimed at attaining sustained high performance success in targeted sports — those that offer the best potential to win medals — leading into the Beijing Olympics, Paralympics and beyond.
Initially 21 sports were identified for inclusion in the Beijing Athlete Program:
* Group 1 (significant ASC investment) — rowing, swimming, hockey, cycling, athletics, basketball, sailing, water polo, soccer, volleyball, gymnastics and canoeing
* Group 2 (multi-medal or potential multi-medal) — diving, archery, shooting, triathlon and skiing
* Group 3 (increased potential through Asian linkage) — judo, table tennis, badminton and taekwondo.
Another three sports — baseball, softball and equestrian — have since been added on the basis of their medal potential.
The Beijing Athlete Program is aimed at attaining sustained high performance success in targeted sports — those that offer the best potential to win medals — leading into the Beijing Olympics, Paralympics and beyond.
Initially 21 sports were identified for inclusion in the Beijing Athlete Program:
* Group 1 (significant ASC investment) — rowing, swimming, hockey, cycling, athletics, basketball, sailing, water polo, soccer, volleyball, gymnastics and canoeing
* Group 2 (multi-medal or potential multi-medal) — diving, archery, shooting, triathlon and skiing
* Group 3 (increased potential through Asian linkage) — judo, table tennis, badminton and taekwondo.
Another three sports — baseball, softball and equestrian — have since been added on the basis of their medal potential.
10 January 2006
Yoga for low back pain
Yoga May Be More Effective Than Self-Care for Chronic Back Pain@medscape
Yoga was more effective than a self-care book for improving function and reducing chronic low back pain, and the benefits persisted for at least several months
Yoga was more effective than a self-care book for improving function and reducing chronic low back pain, and the benefits persisted for at least several months
07 January 2006
19 December 2005
Medicine and Sport@Lancet
Every year, The Lancet publishes a 'bonus' themed issue.
This year thier theme is 'Medicine and Sport', prompted by 2005 being declared by the United Nations to be The International Year of Sport and Physical Education with the aim to promote sport as a way to help reach the Millenium Development Goals.
This year thier theme is 'Medicine and Sport', prompted by 2005 being declared by the United Nations to be The International Year of Sport and Physical Education with the aim to promote sport as a way to help reach the Millenium Development Goals.
12 December 2005
WADA Gene Doping Symposium 2005
Gene doping threat recognised by WADA@UK sport
Discussions in Stockholm focused on the scientific, ethical and public policy issues related to gene doping as a possible method of performance enhancement. A number of conclusions were made:
* Gene therapy, although still at a relatively early stage of development,
represents great promise as a correction method for human diseases.
* There are many risks and dangers associated with gene therapy.
* Greater communication on the topic is encouraged, both among the general
public about the principles of gene therapy, and with the sports community
on the specific issues related to its use on athletes.
* The research programme that has been instigated by WADA, and which includes
investment in a project being managed at HFL in Cambridgeshire, have made
great progress towards a better understanding of gene therapy and raised hopes
that a suitable detection method can be developed.
Discussions in Stockholm focused on the scientific, ethical and public policy issues related to gene doping as a possible method of performance enhancement. A number of conclusions were made:
* Gene therapy, although still at a relatively early stage of development,
represents great promise as a correction method for human diseases.
* There are many risks and dangers associated with gene therapy.
* Greater communication on the topic is encouraged, both among the general
public about the principles of gene therapy, and with the sports community
on the specific issues related to its use on athletes.
* The research programme that has been instigated by WADA, and which includes
investment in a project being managed at HFL in Cambridgeshire, have made
great progress towards a better understanding of gene therapy and raised hopes
that a suitable detection method can be developed.
05 November 2005
2nd International Gene Doping Symposium
Gene doping is a real danger@WADA
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), in partnership with the Swedish Sports Confederation and Karolinska Institutet, will convene the Second International Gene Doping Symposium on 3-5 December 2005 at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), in partnership with the Swedish Sports Confederation and Karolinska Institutet, will convene the Second International Gene Doping Symposium on 3-5 December 2005 at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden.
SPORT AND TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE GOES LIVE
SPORT AND TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE GOES LIVE@sport business
Tickets are on now on sale for 'Sport and Technology: The Conference 2006', being held on February 23 next year.
It will follow a discussion-style format with speakers from organisations including BT, BBC Sport, the Australian Football League, PSV Eindhoven, Sports Resource Group, Deltatre, Hawk-Eye Innovations, Cat Games, Kirkpatrick and Lockheart, Wasserman Media Group, Sportev and Premium TV.
official conference site
Tickets are on now on sale for 'Sport and Technology: The Conference 2006', being held on February 23 next year.
It will follow a discussion-style format with speakers from organisations including BT, BBC Sport, the Australian Football League, PSV Eindhoven, Sports Resource Group, Deltatre, Hawk-Eye Innovations, Cat Games, Kirkpatrick and Lockheart, Wasserman Media Group, Sportev and Premium TV.
official conference site
03 November 2005
elite coaching course
The Coaching Elite: Empowering Players@SKA
A special game-video analysis based on a“Hunting Territory Theory” is used to examine team dynamics and urge elite coaches to develop a deep understanding of the knock-on effects of coaching decisions and selections.
A special game-video analysis based on a“Hunting Territory Theory” is used to examine team dynamics and urge elite coaches to develop a deep understanding of the knock-on effects of coaching decisions and selections.
23 October 2005
performance enhancing contact lenses
New contact lenses clear baseball's future@sporting news
performance-enhancing contact lenses are designed to help hitters pick up the seams on the ball better and to protect the eyes from the sun
performance-enhancing contact lenses are designed to help hitters pick up the seams on the ball better and to protect the eyes from the sun
09 October 2005
awards for sports scientists
EAA invites entries for Science awards@UK sport
The European Athletics Association has invited scientists, academics and coaches to enter their work for the 2006 European Athletics Science Awards.
The European Athletics Association has invited scientists, academics and coaches to enter their work for the 2006 European Athletics Science Awards.
30 September 2005
what is the best recovery strategy?
Recovery: what is the best strategy?@peak performance
Researchers from New Zealand and the UK compared the impact of active recovery, passive recovery, and contrast temperature water immersion on repeated treadmill running performance, lactate levels, and pH. They found that the type of recovery used had no significant effect on performance and pH levels. The post-exercise blood lactate level was lower with active recovery and contrast temperature water immersion compared to passive recovery.
Researchers from New Zealand and the UK compared the impact of active recovery, passive recovery, and contrast temperature water immersion on repeated treadmill running performance, lactate levels, and pH. They found that the type of recovery used had no significant effect on performance and pH levels. The post-exercise blood lactate level was lower with active recovery and contrast temperature water immersion compared to passive recovery.
25 September 2005
children need PE
Children Need Physical Education & Play@sport supplement
Trained children can better process information regarding their place in space and time (Chapan 2005)
Trained children can better process information regarding their place in space and time (Chapan 2005)
The crocodile's immune system is much more powerful than that of humans
Crocodile Blood May Yield Powerful New Antibiotics@environmental news
several proteins (antibodies) in the reptile's blood killed bacteria that were resistant to penicillin, such as Staphylococcus aureus or golden staph
several proteins (antibodies) in the reptile's blood killed bacteria that were resistant to penicillin, such as Staphylococcus aureus or golden staph
20 September 2005
science of kicking
‘Soccer Style Kicking’- A slow motion overview of the biomechanics@peak perfomance
- elite footballers use a refined and consistent movement pattern where novices use a variable and inconsistent one
- a 45-degree angle of approach produces the greatest peak ball velocity, compared to a 15-degree or 30-degree run-up
- the optimal foot plant position for accurate direction is perpendicular to a line drawn through the centre of the ball for a straight kick
- foot speed is governed by a combination of hip rotational torque, hip flexor strength and quadriceps strength
- elite athletes kick the ball further with less muscle activity and more relaxation during the swing phase, but greater eccentric antagonistic muscle activity than novices
- among elite soccer players, the contact point is further up the foot, closer to the ankle joint
- elite footballers use a refined and consistent movement pattern where novices use a variable and inconsistent one
- a 45-degree angle of approach produces the greatest peak ball velocity, compared to a 15-degree or 30-degree run-up
- the optimal foot plant position for accurate direction is perpendicular to a line drawn through the centre of the ball for a straight kick
- foot speed is governed by a combination of hip rotational torque, hip flexor strength and quadriceps strength
- elite athletes kick the ball further with less muscle activity and more relaxation during the swing phase, but greater eccentric antagonistic muscle activity than novices
- among elite soccer players, the contact point is further up the foot, closer to the ankle joint
Why football is good for children?
Why football is good for children@peak performance
The football players exhibited greater bone mineral content (BMC) in the legs and greater bone mineral density (BMD) in all bone-loaded regions at the end of the study compared to age matched controls. More specifically, they gained twice as much femoral neck and intertrochanteric BMC in the legs than the controls and increased their femoral neck BMD by 10% more and their mean hip BMD by a third more than the control group.
The football players exhibited greater bone mineral content (BMC) in the legs and greater bone mineral density (BMD) in all bone-loaded regions at the end of the study compared to age matched controls. More specifically, they gained twice as much femoral neck and intertrochanteric BMC in the legs than the controls and increased their femoral neck BMD by 10% more and their mean hip BMD by a third more than the control group.
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