Increased success a ‘virtual’ certainty for rugby players@alpha galileo
The players are fitted with a ‘backpack’ of sensors and don a helmet-like visor known as a head mounted display through which a series of 360 degree virtual scenarios are displayed.
29 October 2009
EIS Athlete Career Development Programme
EIS LAUNCH ATHLETE CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME@EIS
The English Institute of Sport (EIS), under the Performance Lifestyle Programme, has launched the Athlete Career Development Programme, which aims to provide World Class Programme Athletes with an introduction to organisations receptive to the exceptional skills athletes can bring to the work place.
The English Institute of Sport (EIS), under the Performance Lifestyle Programme, has launched the Athlete Career Development Programme, which aims to provide World Class Programme Athletes with an introduction to organisations receptive to the exceptional skills athletes can bring to the work place.
WADA 2010 Prohibited List
WADA 2010 Prohibited List Now Published@WADA
The 2010 List reflects the latest scientific advances and offers a number of noteworthy changes compared to the 2009 List:
Salbutamol
The status of salbutamol, a beta-2 agonist, will change. Therapeutic use of inhaled salbutamol will not be prohibited as of January 1, 2010. If the urinary concentration is above 1,000 nanograms per millilitre, there will be a presumption that the substance was not taken by inhalation and the athlete will have the burden to demonstrate through a controlled pharmacokinetic study that the level found in his urine was the result of therapeutic inhaled use.
T/E Ratio Follow-Up
No further collections or analyses will be required in cases where the testosterone to epitestosterone (T/E) ratio is greater than 4 and an isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) test or any other reliable analytical method has not revealed evidence of exogenous administration of a prohibited substance.
Pseudoephedrine
Pseudoephedrine will be reintroduced to the List and will be prohibited above 150 micrograms per millilitre.
The 2010 List reflects the latest scientific advances and offers a number of noteworthy changes compared to the 2009 List:
Salbutamol
The status of salbutamol, a beta-2 agonist, will change. Therapeutic use of inhaled salbutamol will not be prohibited as of January 1, 2010. If the urinary concentration is above 1,000 nanograms per millilitre, there will be a presumption that the substance was not taken by inhalation and the athlete will have the burden to demonstrate through a controlled pharmacokinetic study that the level found in his urine was the result of therapeutic inhaled use.
T/E Ratio Follow-Up
No further collections or analyses will be required in cases where the testosterone to epitestosterone (T/E) ratio is greater than 4 and an isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) test or any other reliable analytical method has not revealed evidence of exogenous administration of a prohibited substance.
Pseudoephedrine
Pseudoephedrine will be reintroduced to the List and will be prohibited above 150 micrograms per millilitre.
28 October 2009
pre-YOG conference call for abstract
Please see below information for pre-YOG conference. I will be presenting also in one of symposiums.
Call for Abstracts
In celebration of the inaugural 2010 Youth Olympic Games, the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, is organising the III International Conference of Physical Education and Sports Science (ICPESS 2010). The Organising Committee of the ICPESS 2010 cordially invites abstracts for oral or poster presentation.
Types of Presentation Desired
· Oral Presentation
For each accepted paper, 10 minutes will be allocated for oral presentation, followed by 5 minutes for questions and discussion.
· Poster Presentation
Each accepted poster will be assigned to a poster session, and will be allocated a poster board space. Posters should be printed in the following size: Portrait: 0.92m (Breadth) x 1.22m (Length). Poster presentations in Chinese are acceptable.
Strands & Proposal Submission
· Physical Education
Information Technology
Olympic Education
Outdoor Education
Pedagogy
Physical Activity
Play and Sport
Problem-Based Learning
Social and Pedagogical Issues
· Sport Science
Biomechanics
Nutrition and Childhood Obesity
Injuries
Leisure
Management
Motor Control
Physical Training
Psychology
Safety
Talent Identification
Physiology
Guidelines for submission of abstracts for oral or poster presentation
Abstracts should be submitted electronically at http://nieacis.servy.net/fmp/users/ICPESS/form.html
Abstracts will not be proofread prior to printing, so you are strongly advised to ensure that there are no typing errors before submission.
Please follow the submission guidelines closely:
· All abstracts must be written in English (UK).
· Abstracts can only be submitted online through http://nieacis.servy.net/fmp/users/ICPESS/form.html. Those submitted by fax, post or e-mail will not be considered.
· Authors should submit a non-structured abstract depending on the topic of research according to the strands given.
· The abstract text should not exceed 250 words.
· Use a 10-point Times New Roman.
· Authors’ name must be highlighted in bold, followed by their affiliations.
· It is the author’s responsibility to submit a correct abstract. Any errors in spelling, grammar or scientific fact may result in the rejection of the abstract.
· Abstracts should not be concurrently submitted for consideration to another conference or have been previously presented at any other national or international meeting, and submitted abstracts should not be of work published prior to 28 May, 2010.
· An author may submit only one abstract as a first author. The submitted abstract should be presented by the first author. First authors can appear as co-authors on other abstracts.
· If you have any question regarding your abstract submission, please contact the conference secretariat at icpess2010@nie.edu.sg.
· For further information regarding the conference, please visit the official conference website at http://www.nie.edu.sg/icpess2010/main.html
Submission Deadline
The deadline for abstract submission for the ICPESS 2010 is on 15 December 2009. Submission received after this date will not be accepted or reviewed.
Abstract Review Process
All submitted abstracts will go through a peer-review process carried out by a Scientific Reviewing Committee. Each abstract will be reviewed by no more than three reviewers. Referees will make recommendations as to the type of presentation (oral or poster presentations, or rejection). The author can state her/his preference for the type of presentation but the final decision is with the Scientific Committee.
Notification of Acceptance or Rejection to Corresponding Author
Notification of acceptance or rejection of an abstract will be sent to the submitting (corresponding) author by 15 January 2010. Please note that only the corresponding author will receive mail concerning the abstract and is responsible for informing all co-authors of the status of the abstract. Authors whose abstracts have been accepted will receive instructions for the presentation of their abstract. A registration of the presenter (first author) should be made at least by 31 March 2010 to guarantee publication of the abstract in the Proceedings. Late registrations may lead to an exclusion of the abstract.
Michael Chia
Chairman – Organising Committee
ICPESS 2010 Conference
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION, SINGAPORE
1 Nanyang Walk, Singapore 637616
DID: (65) 6790 3690/6790 3689 | Fax: (65) 6896 9260 | michael.chia@nie.edu.sg
Sent by:
Shirley Seet
Conference Secretariat | ICPESS2010 Conference
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION, SINGAPORE
1 Nanyang Walk, Singapore 637616
Telephone: (65) 6316-5849 Fax: (65) 6896 9260 | icpess2010@nie.edu.sg
Website: http://www.nie.edu.sg/icpess2010
Call for Abstracts
In celebration of the inaugural 2010 Youth Olympic Games, the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, is organising the III International Conference of Physical Education and Sports Science (ICPESS 2010). The Organising Committee of the ICPESS 2010 cordially invites abstracts for oral or poster presentation.
Types of Presentation Desired
· Oral Presentation
For each accepted paper, 10 minutes will be allocated for oral presentation, followed by 5 minutes for questions and discussion.
· Poster Presentation
Each accepted poster will be assigned to a poster session, and will be allocated a poster board space. Posters should be printed in the following size: Portrait: 0.92m (Breadth) x 1.22m (Length). Poster presentations in Chinese are acceptable.
Strands & Proposal Submission
· Physical Education
Information Technology
Olympic Education
Outdoor Education
Pedagogy
Physical Activity
Play and Sport
Problem-Based Learning
Social and Pedagogical Issues
· Sport Science
Biomechanics
Nutrition and Childhood Obesity
Injuries
Leisure
Management
Motor Control
Physical Training
Psychology
Safety
Talent Identification
Physiology
Guidelines for submission of abstracts for oral or poster presentation
Abstracts should be submitted electronically at http://nieacis.servy.net/fmp/users/ICPESS/form.html
Abstracts will not be proofread prior to printing, so you are strongly advised to ensure that there are no typing errors before submission.
Please follow the submission guidelines closely:
· All abstracts must be written in English (UK).
· Abstracts can only be submitted online through http://nieacis.servy.net/fmp/users/ICPESS/form.html. Those submitted by fax, post or e-mail will not be considered.
· Authors should submit a non-structured abstract depending on the topic of research according to the strands given.
· The abstract text should not exceed 250 words.
· Use a 10-point Times New Roman.
· Authors’ name must be highlighted in bold, followed by their affiliations.
· It is the author’s responsibility to submit a correct abstract. Any errors in spelling, grammar or scientific fact may result in the rejection of the abstract.
· Abstracts should not be concurrently submitted for consideration to another conference or have been previously presented at any other national or international meeting, and submitted abstracts should not be of work published prior to 28 May, 2010.
· An author may submit only one abstract as a first author. The submitted abstract should be presented by the first author. First authors can appear as co-authors on other abstracts.
· If you have any question regarding your abstract submission, please contact the conference secretariat at icpess2010@nie.edu.sg.
· For further information regarding the conference, please visit the official conference website at http://www.nie.edu.sg/icpess2010/main.html
Submission Deadline
The deadline for abstract submission for the ICPESS 2010 is on 15 December 2009. Submission received after this date will not be accepted or reviewed.
Abstract Review Process
All submitted abstracts will go through a peer-review process carried out by a Scientific Reviewing Committee. Each abstract will be reviewed by no more than three reviewers. Referees will make recommendations as to the type of presentation (oral or poster presentations, or rejection). The author can state her/his preference for the type of presentation but the final decision is with the Scientific Committee.
Notification of Acceptance or Rejection to Corresponding Author
Notification of acceptance or rejection of an abstract will be sent to the submitting (corresponding) author by 15 January 2010. Please note that only the corresponding author will receive mail concerning the abstract and is responsible for informing all co-authors of the status of the abstract. Authors whose abstracts have been accepted will receive instructions for the presentation of their abstract. A registration of the presenter (first author) should be made at least by 31 March 2010 to guarantee publication of the abstract in the Proceedings. Late registrations may lead to an exclusion of the abstract.
Michael Chia
Chairman – Organising Committee
ICPESS 2010 Conference
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION, SINGAPORE
1 Nanyang Walk, Singapore 637616
DID: (65) 6790 3690/6790 3689 | Fax: (65) 6896 9260 | michael.chia@nie.edu.sg
Sent by:
Shirley Seet
Conference Secretariat | ICPESS2010 Conference
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION, SINGAPORE
1 Nanyang Walk, Singapore 637616
Telephone: (65) 6316-5849 Fax: (65) 6896 9260 | icpess2010@nie.edu.sg
Website: http://www.nie.edu.sg/icpess2010
UK Sport R&D project
MAJOR RESEARCH COLLABORATION WILL IMPROVE BRITISH ATHLETES’ PERFORMANCE ON WORLD STAGE@UK Sport
Scientists are developing a range of miniaturised wearable and track-side sensors, computer modelling tools and smart training devices to help British athletes improve their performance on the world stage, as part of a new £8.5 million project that will be officially launched tomorrow (28 October 2009).
- The sensors include wireless wearable nodes to measure biochemical information, heart rate, EEG, ECG, muscle activity, joint speed and contact forces
- Video camera sensors, called Vision Sensor Networks (VSNs), which coaches can use to monitor an athlete’s movements and assess their strategies while training.
Scientists are developing a range of miniaturised wearable and track-side sensors, computer modelling tools and smart training devices to help British athletes improve their performance on the world stage, as part of a new £8.5 million project that will be officially launched tomorrow (28 October 2009).
- The sensors include wireless wearable nodes to measure biochemical information, heart rate, EEG, ECG, muscle activity, joint speed and contact forces
- Video camera sensors, called Vision Sensor Networks (VSNs), which coaches can use to monitor an athlete’s movements and assess their strategies while training.
27 October 2009
YOG update
Singapore discussing with US to send best athletes for 2010 YOG@CNA
Six sporting events (Boxing, Fencing, Handball, Judo, Taekwondo and Wrestling) for the Youth Olympic Games will be played out right in the heart of the city at the Suntec Convention Centre.
Furthermore, the Culture and Education Programme like the Arts & Culture and Discovery Activity, which will include an Olympic Gallery and interactive exhibits on healthy living, will also be held at Suntec.
Six sporting events (Boxing, Fencing, Handball, Judo, Taekwondo and Wrestling) for the Youth Olympic Games will be played out right in the heart of the city at the Suntec Convention Centre.
Furthermore, the Culture and Education Programme like the Arts & Culture and Discovery Activity, which will include an Olympic Gallery and interactive exhibits on healthy living, will also be held at Suntec.
24 October 2009
YOG not just "friendship games"
YOG not just "friendship games", says Teo Ser Luck@CNA
SINGAPORE: Learning about different cultures and promoting Olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect may be a priority at next year's inaugural Youth Olympic Games.
But the event is also about serious top-level sports competition, said Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development, Youth and Sports, Teo Ser Luck.
SINGAPORE: Learning about different cultures and promoting Olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect may be a priority at next year's inaugural Youth Olympic Games.
But the event is also about serious top-level sports competition, said Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development, Youth and Sports, Teo Ser Luck.
22 October 2009
UK Sport Youtube channel, twitter, and facebook
WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS ON UK SPORT'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL@UK sport
The Vodcast is produced every two weeks and can be viewed, along with the other videos, via the UK Sport You Tube channel.
You can also keep up to date with all the latest news from UK Sport on Twitter, and follow our talent campaigns on Facebook.
The Vodcast is produced every two weeks and can be viewed, along with the other videos, via the UK Sport You Tube channel.
You can also keep up to date with all the latest news from UK Sport on Twitter, and follow our talent campaigns on Facebook.
19 October 2009
key questions on video recording
Useful tips on video recording sport@AIS
* What device will I capture it with?
* What format will I capture it in?
* What storage device will I capture it in?
* What quality will I use to capture it?
* What method will I use to transfer it to the coach?
* What device will I capture it with?
* What format will I capture it in?
* What storage device will I capture it in?
* What quality will I use to capture it?
* What method will I use to transfer it to the coach?
16 October 2009
Biomechanist market in Canada
Canadian sport organizations must invest more in biomechanists@canada.com
Dr. Allan Wrigley of the Canadian Sport Centre Pacific believed to be the only biomechanist working full-time in the sport field in Canada, says there needs to be a greater awareness among sport administrators, coaches and university programmers of the value of specialized sport biomechanical analysis.
England has 10 full-time biomechanists on staff and at least 20 others involved in performance analysis. The Australian Institute of Sport has a 27-member biomechanics and performance analysis team, that includes five biomechanists.
Dr. Allan Wrigley of the Canadian Sport Centre Pacific believed to be the only biomechanist working full-time in the sport field in Canada, says there needs to be a greater awareness among sport administrators, coaches and university programmers of the value of specialized sport biomechanical analysis.
England has 10 full-time biomechanists on staff and at least 20 others involved in performance analysis. The Australian Institute of Sport has a 27-member biomechanics and performance analysis team, that includes five biomechanists.
DNA test for talent ID in China
In China, DNA tests on kids ID genetic gifts, careers@CNN
At the Chongqing Children's Palace, experts are hoping to revolutionize child-rearing with the help of science. About 30 children aged 3 to 12 years old and their parents are participating in a new program that uses DNA testing to identify genetic gifts and predict the future.
The test is conducted by the Shanghai Biochip Corporation. Scientists claim a simple saliva swab collects as many as 10,000 cells that enable them to isolate eleven different genes. By taking a closer look at the genetic codes, they say they can extract information about a child's IQ, emotional control, focus, memory, athletic ability and more.
For about $880, Chinese parents can sign their kids up for the test and five days of summer camp in Chongqing, where the children will be evaluated in various settings from sports to art. The scientific results, combined with observations by experts throughout the week, will be used to make recommendations to parents about what their child should pursue.
Future gymnasts, musicians, and basketball players are sent to rigorous training camps and specialized sports schools, and sometimes paid a government salary.
related video
At the Chongqing Children's Palace, experts are hoping to revolutionize child-rearing with the help of science. About 30 children aged 3 to 12 years old and their parents are participating in a new program that uses DNA testing to identify genetic gifts and predict the future.
The test is conducted by the Shanghai Biochip Corporation. Scientists claim a simple saliva swab collects as many as 10,000 cells that enable them to isolate eleven different genes. By taking a closer look at the genetic codes, they say they can extract information about a child's IQ, emotional control, focus, memory, athletic ability and more.
For about $880, Chinese parents can sign their kids up for the test and five days of summer camp in Chongqing, where the children will be evaluated in various settings from sports to art. The scientific results, combined with observations by experts throughout the week, will be used to make recommendations to parents about what their child should pursue.
Future gymnasts, musicians, and basketball players are sent to rigorous training camps and specialized sports schools, and sometimes paid a government salary.
related video
06 October 2009
US swimmers, cyclists, and shooters not competing at YOG 2010
US swimmers, cyclists and shooters to give 2010 YOG a miss: Washington Post@CNA
The online version of the Washington Post said some US athletes will not turn up at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games to be staged in Singapore next year.
The report said that the US swim team will not be competing in the August 2010 Games.
It quoted USA Swimming Executive Director Chuck Wielgus who said the Youth Olympics was set up more as an educational programme than a high-level competition.
The online version of the Washington Post said some US athletes will not turn up at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games to be staged in Singapore next year.
The report said that the US swim team will not be competing in the August 2010 Games.
It quoted USA Swimming Executive Director Chuck Wielgus who said the Youth Olympics was set up more as an educational programme than a high-level competition.
01 October 2009
YOG Culture and Education Programme
First-ever Culture and Education Programme Pictograms unveiled@Singapore 2010
7 Culture and Education Programme (CEP) pictograms for the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games at Pulau Ubin, a venue for one of the CEP activities, the Island Adventure. CEP is a key and unique feature of the Youth Olympic Games:
1. Chat with Champions, 2. Discovery Activity, 3. World Culture Village, 4. Arts and Culture, 5. Community Project, 6. Exploration Journey and 7. Island Adventure.
The CEP is built around five themes:
- Olympism. This topic traces the origins, philosophy, structure and evolution of the modern Olympic Games to the present day.
- Skills Development. This topic considers various facets of a professional athlete's career, including personal development and managing transitional phases in life.
- Well-Being and Healthy Lifestyle. This topic covers the promotion of a healthy lifestyle including healthy eating and stress management, besides dealing with the issue of doping in sport.
- Social Responsibility. The issues of environment, sustainable development and community relations in the context of being a responsible global citizen will be discussed.
- Expression. Activities under this theme include learning and interaction opportunities via the digital media and evening festivals at the Youth Olympic Village.
For more info of CEP, click here.
7 Culture and Education Programme (CEP) pictograms for the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games at Pulau Ubin, a venue for one of the CEP activities, the Island Adventure. CEP is a key and unique feature of the Youth Olympic Games:
1. Chat with Champions, 2. Discovery Activity, 3. World Culture Village, 4. Arts and Culture, 5. Community Project, 6. Exploration Journey and 7. Island Adventure.
The CEP is built around five themes:
- Olympism. This topic traces the origins, philosophy, structure and evolution of the modern Olympic Games to the present day.
- Skills Development. This topic considers various facets of a professional athlete's career, including personal development and managing transitional phases in life.
- Well-Being and Healthy Lifestyle. This topic covers the promotion of a healthy lifestyle including healthy eating and stress management, besides dealing with the issue of doping in sport.
- Social Responsibility. The issues of environment, sustainable development and community relations in the context of being a responsible global citizen will be discussed.
- Expression. Activities under this theme include learning and interaction opportunities via the digital media and evening festivals at the Youth Olympic Village.
For more info of CEP, click here.
11 September 2009
qualities of good mentors
Nature's guide for mentors@Nature
Personal characteristics
- Enthusiasm
- Sensitivity
- Appreciating individual differences
- Respect
- Unselfishness
- Support for other than one's own
Tips for mentors
- Availability: the open door
- Inspiration, optimism
- Balancing direction and self-direction
- The art of questioning and listening
- Being widely read and widely receptive
- The initial project
- Life after science
- Celebration
Personal characteristics
- Enthusiasm
- Sensitivity
- Appreciating individual differences
- Respect
- Unselfishness
- Support for other than one's own
Tips for mentors
- Availability: the open door
- Inspiration, optimism
- Balancing direction and self-direction
- The art of questioning and listening
- Being widely read and widely receptive
- The initial project
- Life after science
- Celebration
27 August 2009
Sports Sci J@Apr-Aug09
This is the latest sports science journal update.
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Apr - Aug 09
Coaching
Game-based Training in Young Elite Handball Players. IJSM
Tactical skills of world-class youth soccer teams. JSS
Soccer Skill Development in Professionals. IJSM
Ball Impact Dynamics of Instep Soccer Kicking. MSSE
The development of skill and tactical competencies during a season of badminton. EJSS
Competitive Elite Golf: A Review of the Relationships between Playing Results, Technique and Physique. SM
An in-depth assessment of expert sprint coaches' technical knowledge. JSS
Endurance Athletes: What is the Optimal Training Strategy? IJSM
Analysis of lap times in international swimming competitions. JSS
Relationships between swim performance, maximal oxygen uptake and peak power output when wearing a wetsuit. JSMS
Fin Swimming Improves Respiratory Gas Exchange. IJSM
Assessment of an International Breaststroke Swimmer Using a Race Readiness Test. IJSPP
Strength & Conditioning
MOVEMENT SKILL ASSESSMENT OF TYPICALLY DEVELOPING PRESCHOOL CHILDREN: A REVIEW OF SEVEN MOVEMENT SKILL ASSESSMENT TOOLS. JSSM
Aerobic Conditioning for Team Sport Athletes. SM
Rest Interval between Sets in Strength Training. SM
Forms of Variable Resistance Training. SCJ
Physiological Correlates of Golf Performance. JSCR
An Investigation Into the Relationship of Flexibility, Power, and Strength to Club Head Speed in Male Golfers. JSCR
Cardiac responses to swim bench exercise in age-group swimmers and non-athletic children. JSMS
Physiology
The Quantification of Training Load, the Training Response and the Effect on Performance. SM
A mathematical model for quantifying training. EJAP
Load, stress, and recovery in adolescent rugby union players during a competitive season. JSS
Velocity-Specific Fatigue: Quantifying Fatigue during Variable Velocity Cycling. MSSE
Exercise and Fatigue. SM
Is it Time to Retire the `Central Governor'? SM
Lactate Threshold Concepts: How Valid are They? SM
Physiological Profile of Asian Elite Youth Soccer Players. JSCR
Relationship Between Anthropometric and Physiological Characteristics in Youth Soccer Players. JSCR
A Comparison of Post-Match Recovery Strategies in Youth Soccer Players. JSCR
Effects of cold-water immersion on physical performance between successive matches in high-performance junior male soccer players. JSS
Effect of cold-water immersion duration on body temperature and muscle function. JSS
Effect of water immersion methods on post-exercise recovery from simulated team sport exercise. JSMS
Recovery training in cyclists: ergometric, hormonal and psychometric findings. SJMSS
Effects of wearing compression garments on thermoregulation during simulated team sport activity in temperate environmental conditions. JSMS
The specificity of training prescription and physiological assessment: A review. JSS
Sports performance: is there evidence that the body clock plays a role? EJAP
Criterion-related validity of the 20-m shuttle run test in youths aged 13-19 years. JSS
Criterion-Related Validity of Sit-and-Reach and Modified Sit-and-Reach Test for Estimating Hamstring Flexibility in Children and Adolescents Aged 6-17 Years. IJSM
Improved Race Performance in Elite Middle-Distance Runners After Cumulative Altitude Exposure. IJSPP
Cycling Performance Following Adaptation to Two Protocols of Acutely Intermittent Hypoxia. IJSPP
Inspiratory Muscle Training and Endurance: A Central Metabolic Control Perspective. IJSPP
Nutrition
Catering for the Athletes Village at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games: The Role of Sports Dietitians. IJSNEM
Feeding the Beijing Olympics: An Interview With Jillian Wanik. IJSNEM
Athletic Performance and Vitamin D. MSSE
Caffeine and Taurine Enhance Endurance Performance. IJSM
Is Ginseng an Ergogenic Aid? IJSNEM
Body composition of English Premier League soccer players: Influence of playing position, international status, and ethnicity. JSS
A simple and valid method to determine thermoregulatory sweating threshold and sensitivity. JAP
Practical Sports Nutrition: Survival Nutrition. IJSNEM
Biomechanics and technology development
Validity and reliability of kick count and rate in freestyle using inertial sensor technology. JSS
Validity and Reliability of GPS Units to Monitor Cricket-Specific Movement Patterns. IJSPP
An Evaluation of the Physiological Demands of Elite Rugby Union Using Global Positioning System Tracking Software. JSCR
Active and passive drag: the role of trunk incline. EJAP
Sports Medicine
UEFA injury study—an injury audit of European Championships 2006 to 2008. BJSM
Development and Implementation of a Standardized Precompetition Medical Assessment of International Elite Football Players-2006 FIFA World Cup Germany. CJSM
The Professionalization of Youth Sports: It's Time to Act! CJSM
Psychology and motor control
Mental fatigue impairs physical performance in humans. JAP
Competition stress in sport performers: Stressors experienced in the competition environment. JSS
A motivational model of performance in the sport domain. EJSS
A multi-component assessment model for monitoring training distress among athletes. EJSS
Athlete burnout in elite sport: A self-determination perspective. JSS
Possible early signs of athlete burnout: A prospective study. JSMS
Psychophysiological Stress Response during Competition between Elite and Non-elite Korean Junior Golfers. IJSM
Motor Control and LearningConditions of Practice in Perceptual Skill Learning. RQES
The Effect of Biological Movement Variability on the Performance of the Golf Swing in High- and Low-Handicapped Players. RQES
Sports Vision: Vision Care for the Enhancement of Sports Performance. MSSE
The Placebo Effect in Sports Performance: A Brief Review. SM
Talent ID and development
Talent identification and deliberate programming in skeleton: Ice novice to Winter Olympian in 14 months. JSS
Annual Age-Grouping and Athlete Development: A Meta-Analytical Review of Relative Age Effects in Sport. SM
Is there an influence of relative age on participation in non-physical sports activities? The example of shooting sports. JSS
The Relative Age Effect in Elite Sport: The French Case. RQES
Biological maturity status, body size, and exercise behaviour in British youth: A pilot study. JSS
Genetic Testing and Sports Medicine Ethics. SM
Genotype Distributions in Top-level Soccer Players: A Role for ACE? IJSM
Unique among unique. Is it genetically determined? BJSM
Birth Size, Infant Weight Gain, and Motor Development Influence Adult Physical Performance. MSSE
Peak athletic performance and ageing: Evidence from baseball. JSS
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Apr - Aug 09
Coaching
Game-based Training in Young Elite Handball Players. IJSM
Tactical skills of world-class youth soccer teams. JSS
Soccer Skill Development in Professionals. IJSM
Ball Impact Dynamics of Instep Soccer Kicking. MSSE
The development of skill and tactical competencies during a season of badminton. EJSS
Competitive Elite Golf: A Review of the Relationships between Playing Results, Technique and Physique. SM
An in-depth assessment of expert sprint coaches' technical knowledge. JSS
Endurance Athletes: What is the Optimal Training Strategy? IJSM
Analysis of lap times in international swimming competitions. JSS
Relationships between swim performance, maximal oxygen uptake and peak power output when wearing a wetsuit. JSMS
Fin Swimming Improves Respiratory Gas Exchange. IJSM
Assessment of an International Breaststroke Swimmer Using a Race Readiness Test. IJSPP
Strength & Conditioning
MOVEMENT SKILL ASSESSMENT OF TYPICALLY DEVELOPING PRESCHOOL CHILDREN: A REVIEW OF SEVEN MOVEMENT SKILL ASSESSMENT TOOLS. JSSM
Aerobic Conditioning for Team Sport Athletes. SM
Rest Interval between Sets in Strength Training. SM
Forms of Variable Resistance Training. SCJ
Physiological Correlates of Golf Performance. JSCR
An Investigation Into the Relationship of Flexibility, Power, and Strength to Club Head Speed in Male Golfers. JSCR
Cardiac responses to swim bench exercise in age-group swimmers and non-athletic children. JSMS
Physiology
The Quantification of Training Load, the Training Response and the Effect on Performance. SM
A mathematical model for quantifying training. EJAP
Load, stress, and recovery in adolescent rugby union players during a competitive season. JSS
Velocity-Specific Fatigue: Quantifying Fatigue during Variable Velocity Cycling. MSSE
Exercise and Fatigue. SM
Is it Time to Retire the `Central Governor'? SM
Lactate Threshold Concepts: How Valid are They? SM
Physiological Profile of Asian Elite Youth Soccer Players. JSCR
Relationship Between Anthropometric and Physiological Characteristics in Youth Soccer Players. JSCR
A Comparison of Post-Match Recovery Strategies in Youth Soccer Players. JSCR
Effects of cold-water immersion on physical performance between successive matches in high-performance junior male soccer players. JSS
Effect of cold-water immersion duration on body temperature and muscle function. JSS
Effect of water immersion methods on post-exercise recovery from simulated team sport exercise. JSMS
Recovery training in cyclists: ergometric, hormonal and psychometric findings. SJMSS
Effects of wearing compression garments on thermoregulation during simulated team sport activity in temperate environmental conditions. JSMS
The specificity of training prescription and physiological assessment: A review. JSS
Sports performance: is there evidence that the body clock plays a role? EJAP
Criterion-related validity of the 20-m shuttle run test in youths aged 13-19 years. JSS
Criterion-Related Validity of Sit-and-Reach and Modified Sit-and-Reach Test for Estimating Hamstring Flexibility in Children and Adolescents Aged 6-17 Years. IJSM
Improved Race Performance in Elite Middle-Distance Runners After Cumulative Altitude Exposure. IJSPP
Cycling Performance Following Adaptation to Two Protocols of Acutely Intermittent Hypoxia. IJSPP
Inspiratory Muscle Training and Endurance: A Central Metabolic Control Perspective. IJSPP
Nutrition
Catering for the Athletes Village at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games: The Role of Sports Dietitians. IJSNEM
Feeding the Beijing Olympics: An Interview With Jillian Wanik. IJSNEM
Athletic Performance and Vitamin D. MSSE
Caffeine and Taurine Enhance Endurance Performance. IJSM
Is Ginseng an Ergogenic Aid? IJSNEM
Body composition of English Premier League soccer players: Influence of playing position, international status, and ethnicity. JSS
A simple and valid method to determine thermoregulatory sweating threshold and sensitivity. JAP
Practical Sports Nutrition: Survival Nutrition. IJSNEM
Biomechanics and technology development
Validity and reliability of kick count and rate in freestyle using inertial sensor technology. JSS
Validity and Reliability of GPS Units to Monitor Cricket-Specific Movement Patterns. IJSPP
An Evaluation of the Physiological Demands of Elite Rugby Union Using Global Positioning System Tracking Software. JSCR
Active and passive drag: the role of trunk incline. EJAP
Sports Medicine
UEFA injury study—an injury audit of European Championships 2006 to 2008. BJSM
Development and Implementation of a Standardized Precompetition Medical Assessment of International Elite Football Players-2006 FIFA World Cup Germany. CJSM
The Professionalization of Youth Sports: It's Time to Act! CJSM
Psychology and motor control
Mental fatigue impairs physical performance in humans. JAP
Competition stress in sport performers: Stressors experienced in the competition environment. JSS
A motivational model of performance in the sport domain. EJSS
A multi-component assessment model for monitoring training distress among athletes. EJSS
Athlete burnout in elite sport: A self-determination perspective. JSS
Possible early signs of athlete burnout: A prospective study. JSMS
Psychophysiological Stress Response during Competition between Elite and Non-elite Korean Junior Golfers. IJSM
Motor Control and LearningConditions of Practice in Perceptual Skill Learning. RQES
The Effect of Biological Movement Variability on the Performance of the Golf Swing in High- and Low-Handicapped Players. RQES
Sports Vision: Vision Care for the Enhancement of Sports Performance. MSSE
The Placebo Effect in Sports Performance: A Brief Review. SM
Talent ID and development
Talent identification and deliberate programming in skeleton: Ice novice to Winter Olympian in 14 months. JSS
Annual Age-Grouping and Athlete Development: A Meta-Analytical Review of Relative Age Effects in Sport. SM
Is there an influence of relative age on participation in non-physical sports activities? The example of shooting sports. JSS
The Relative Age Effect in Elite Sport: The French Case. RQES
Biological maturity status, body size, and exercise behaviour in British youth: A pilot study. JSS
Genetic Testing and Sports Medicine Ethics. SM
Genotype Distributions in Top-level Soccer Players: A Role for ACE? IJSM
Unique among unique. Is it genetically determined? BJSM
Birth Size, Infant Weight Gain, and Motor Development Influence Adult Physical Performance. MSSE
Peak athletic performance and ageing: Evidence from baseball. JSS
14 August 2009
Singapore Sports School to offer 6-year IB programme from 2010
Singapore Sports School to offer 6-year IB programme from 2010@CNA
SINGAPORE: From next year, the Singapore Sports School will be offering a six-year International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma programme to its students.
The programme, which does away with O-level and A-level examinations, is seen as a move to aid the development of young athletes.
The Singapore Sports School was seen as a revolutionary idea when it opened in 2004. It had opted for a more conventional four-year secondary education system then to ease the concerns of parents – many of whom were worried that their children would suffer academically.
Now, parents are calling for more to be done to support the long-term sporting careers of their children. The IB programme is a move in that direction by providing the flexibility needed to match the training schedules of the student athletes.
For one, the twice-yearly IB exam schedule means that students who are unable to take an exam due to competition preparations can do so at another sitting. Furthermore, they will remain in the Singapore Sports School till their late teens.
Mrs Deborah Tan, principal of the Singapore Sports School, said: "Those are crucial years in terms of their biological development and that's where their sports development will probably be showing up in terms of their potential, in terms of eventual performance as well.
"These additional two to three years that we're offering beyond the secondary programme are extremely important for athletes in terms of their longevity in the sport, and the sports school is here to help them achieve that."
Students may choose from traditional subjects in the Arts and Sciences, and may also take up modules in Sports Science.
Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports, said the widely recognised diploma programme will open more doors for young athletes.
"You take a child at age 13 doesn't mean it's all over in four years or six years for that matter. The key is to provide training that commensurate with his or her maturity, and keep as many options open as possible," he said.
The Singapore Sports School will take in its first batch of IB students next year, with a cohort of 20 to 30 students.
The programme will also take in students at any point during the six years, even those who are not from the sports school. These students, however, will need to demonstrate a sporting ability.
The IB programme is not the only through-train option available for students. The school currently has tie-ups with Republic Polytechnic and the Auckland University of Technology, where students can continue with a diploma programme after Secondary Four, without sitting for the O-levels.
SINGAPORE: From next year, the Singapore Sports School will be offering a six-year International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma programme to its students.
The programme, which does away with O-level and A-level examinations, is seen as a move to aid the development of young athletes.
The Singapore Sports School was seen as a revolutionary idea when it opened in 2004. It had opted for a more conventional four-year secondary education system then to ease the concerns of parents – many of whom were worried that their children would suffer academically.
Now, parents are calling for more to be done to support the long-term sporting careers of their children. The IB programme is a move in that direction by providing the flexibility needed to match the training schedules of the student athletes.
For one, the twice-yearly IB exam schedule means that students who are unable to take an exam due to competition preparations can do so at another sitting. Furthermore, they will remain in the Singapore Sports School till their late teens.
Mrs Deborah Tan, principal of the Singapore Sports School, said: "Those are crucial years in terms of their biological development and that's where their sports development will probably be showing up in terms of their potential, in terms of eventual performance as well.
"These additional two to three years that we're offering beyond the secondary programme are extremely important for athletes in terms of their longevity in the sport, and the sports school is here to help them achieve that."
Students may choose from traditional subjects in the Arts and Sciences, and may also take up modules in Sports Science.
Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports, said the widely recognised diploma programme will open more doors for young athletes.
"You take a child at age 13 doesn't mean it's all over in four years or six years for that matter. The key is to provide training that commensurate with his or her maturity, and keep as many options open as possible," he said.
The Singapore Sports School will take in its first batch of IB students next year, with a cohort of 20 to 30 students.
The programme will also take in students at any point during the six years, even those who are not from the sports school. These students, however, will need to demonstrate a sporting ability.
The IB programme is not the only through-train option available for students. The school currently has tie-ups with Republic Polytechnic and the Auckland University of Technology, where students can continue with a diploma programme after Secondary Four, without sitting for the O-levels.
20 July 2009
British Triathlon TID programme
British Triathlon Launches Talent ID programme@UK Sport
British Triathlon has launched a new talent identification programme called ‘trigold’ and is looking to recruit existing high calibre athletes, who have the drive and determination to move into triathlon and win Olympic gold in London 2012.
With just three years before the Olympics, British Triathlon are looking for male and female runners who meet set performance criteria (see notes to editors), are aged between 18 and 30 and also have a history of competitive swimming at club or county level. Athletes who meet these requirements are invited to apply for ‘trigold’ at www.trigold.org.
Applicants will be invited to a three day initial assessment at the National Performance Centre in Loughborough where athletes can get their first taste of triathlon and meet the elite performance team.
Following the initial assessment, successful athletes will be invited onto an intensive three month training programme before then moving onto a nine month fully funded scholarship with British Triathlon providing a training, development and performance programme to develop the athletes swim, bike and run skills.
British Triathlon has launched a new talent identification programme called ‘trigold’ and is looking to recruit existing high calibre athletes, who have the drive and determination to move into triathlon and win Olympic gold in London 2012.
With just three years before the Olympics, British Triathlon are looking for male and female runners who meet set performance criteria (see notes to editors), are aged between 18 and 30 and also have a history of competitive swimming at club or county level. Athletes who meet these requirements are invited to apply for ‘trigold’ at www.trigold.org.
Applicants will be invited to a three day initial assessment at the National Performance Centre in Loughborough where athletes can get their first taste of triathlon and meet the elite performance team.
Following the initial assessment, successful athletes will be invited onto an intensive three month training programme before then moving onto a nine month fully funded scholarship with British Triathlon providing a training, development and performance programme to develop the athletes swim, bike and run skills.
08 July 2009
AYG 09 ended: Team Singapore review
The 9-day Asian Youth Games (AYG) ended on 7 July. From Singapore, 90 athletes competed in swimming, athletics, football, 3-on-3 basketball, beach volleyball, bowling, shooting, sailing and table tennis at the Games, winning 9 gold, 6 silver and 15 bronze medals in six sports.
Out of the 90 athletes in Team Singapore for the AYG, 33 are from the Singapore Sports School (SSS). Out of the 30 medals won by Team Singapore, SSS athletes contributed 17 medals (5 Gold, 5 Silver and 7 Bronze medals).
From my personal findings at AYG, the following key areas that Youth Olympic Games (YOG) athletes and supporting teams will need to work on towards next year YOG:
- Physical preparation (eg hard work, skill development, intense training
camps, stamina)
- Mental preparation (eg simulation, confidence, focus, toughness,
concentration)
- Recovery (eg sleep, nutrition)
- Coaches as motivation
- Team and family support
- Clear tactics (winning strategies).
Out of the 90 athletes in Team Singapore for the AYG, 33 are from the Singapore Sports School (SSS). Out of the 30 medals won by Team Singapore, SSS athletes contributed 17 medals (5 Gold, 5 Silver and 7 Bronze medals).
From my personal findings at AYG, the following key areas that Youth Olympic Games (YOG) athletes and supporting teams will need to work on towards next year YOG:
- Physical preparation (eg hard work, skill development, intense training
camps, stamina)
- Mental preparation (eg simulation, confidence, focus, toughness,
concentration)
- Recovery (eg sleep, nutrition)
- Coaches as motivation
- Team and family support
- Clear tactics (winning strategies).
30 June 2009
AYG officially open
Singapore's PM Lee opens inaugural Asian Youth Games@CNA
SINGAPORE: The inaugural Asian Youth Games (AYG) was officially opened by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday evening. The two-hour ceremony at the Singapore Indoor Stadium was attended by some 7,000 spectators.
SINGAPORE: The inaugural Asian Youth Games (AYG) was officially opened by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday evening. The two-hour ceremony at the Singapore Indoor Stadium was attended by some 7,000 spectators.
18 June 2009
AYG H1N1 flu precaution plans
AYG Committee unveils H1N1 flu precaution plans@CNA
The AYG participants have been advised to get themselves vaccinated against the seasonal flu at least two weeks before they arrive, and to familiarise themselves with the current control measures in Singapore.
Upon arrival, each athlete will be issued a flu kit. Inside it include a health advisory, a surgical mask, a digital thermometer and a hand sanitiser. Athletes will also have to undergo twice daily temperature checks which will be supervised.
Participants are also advised to monitor their health closely and stay in their rooms if they are unwell.
But if flu-like symptoms develop, help is close at hand - a 23-room medical centre that has 12 isolation rooms and a pharmacy. The medical centre occupies the ninth floor of Swissotel, the athlete's village.
The centre previously consisted of eight rooms, but the organising committee has since decided to increase that number to the current 23.
20 staff including three doctors, two primary health care providers and two physiotherapists will be on hand to assist with any medical needs.
Suspect cases will be tested for H1N1 flu with a throat swab, and a dedicated ambulance service is available to ferry patients to the Communicable Disease Centre.
The AYG participants have been advised to get themselves vaccinated against the seasonal flu at least two weeks before they arrive, and to familiarise themselves with the current control measures in Singapore.
Upon arrival, each athlete will be issued a flu kit. Inside it include a health advisory, a surgical mask, a digital thermometer and a hand sanitiser. Athletes will also have to undergo twice daily temperature checks which will be supervised.
Participants are also advised to monitor their health closely and stay in their rooms if they are unwell.
But if flu-like symptoms develop, help is close at hand - a 23-room medical centre that has 12 isolation rooms and a pharmacy. The medical centre occupies the ninth floor of Swissotel, the athlete's village.
The centre previously consisted of eight rooms, but the organising committee has since decided to increase that number to the current 23.
20 staff including three doctors, two primary health care providers and two physiotherapists will be on hand to assist with any medical needs.
Suspect cases will be tested for H1N1 flu with a throat swab, and a dedicated ambulance service is available to ferry patients to the Communicable Disease Centre.
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