Neuro-mechanical adjustments to shod versus barefoot treadmill runs in the acute and delayed stretch-shortening cycle recovery phases

In habitually shod recreational runners, we studied the combined influence of footwear and stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) fatigue on treadmill running pattern, paying special attention to neuro-mechanical adjustments in the acute and 2-day delayed recovery periods. The SSC exercise consisted of a series of 25 sub-maximal rebounds on a sledge apparatus repeated until exhaustion. The acute and delayed functional fatigue effects were quantified in a maximal drop jump test. The neuro-mechanical adjustments to fatigue were examined during two submaximal treadmill run tests of 3 min performed either barefoot or with shoes on. Surface electromyographic (EMG) activities, tibial accelerations and kinematics of the right lower limb were recorded during the first and last 15 s of each run. The main result was that neuro-mechanical differences between the shod and barefoot running patterns, classically reported in the absence of fatigue, persisted in the fatigued state. However, in the delayed recovery phase, rearfoot eversion was found to significantly increase in the shod condition. This specific footwear effect is considered as a potential risk factor of overuse injuries in longer runs. Therefore, specific care should be addressed in the delayed recovery phase of SSC fatigue and the use of motion control shoes could be of interest.     

Positional group significantly influences the offensive and defensive skill involvements of junior representative rugby league players during match play

This study examined the skill involvements of three positional groups across a junior representative rugby league season. Data were collected from 45 rugby league players (mean ± SD; age = 16.5 ± 1.0 years) currently participating in the Harold Matthews and SG Ball Cup. Players were subdivided into hit-up forwards, adjustables and outside backs. The frequency (n · min^?1) of offensive, defensive and overall involvements was coded for each group using a notation system and a practical coach skill analysis tool. Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) revealed a significant effect of playing position on skill involvements (F = 9.06; P < 0.001; ES = 0.41). Hit-up forwards performed a significantly greater frequency of offensive (0.31 ± 0.10), defensive (0.42 ± 0.15) and overall involvements (0.74 ± 0.19) when compared to adjustables (0.20 ± 0.08, 0.28 ± 0.08 and 0.52 ± 0.15, respectively) and outside backs (0.20 ± 0.12, 0.11 ± 0.07 and ± 0.31 ± 0.17, respectively). Further, adjustables performed a significantly greater number of defensive (0.28 ± 0.08) and overall involvements (0.52 ± 0.15) when compared to outside backs (0.11 ± 0.07 and 0.31 ± 0.17, respectively). The findings of this study suggest that it is important to consider a junior player’s positional group when analysing their skill involvements. Information gained from this study could assist in the design of specific training methodologies for junior rugby league players in high-level talent development programmes.     

Development and validation of the Perceived Game-Specific Soccer Competence Scale

ABSTRACT

The objective of this study was to create a valid, self-reported, game-specific soccer competence scale. A structural model of perceived competence, performance measures and motivation was tested as the basis for the scale. A total of 1321 soccer players (261 females, 1060 males) ranging from 12 to 15 years (13.4 ± 1.0 years) participated in the study. They completed the Perceived Game-Specific Soccer Competence Scale (PGSSCS), self-assessments of tactical skills and motivation, as well as technical and speed and agility tests. Results of factor analyses, tests of internal consistency and correlations between PGSSCS subscales, performance measures and motivation supported the reliability and validity of the PGSSCS. The scale can be considered a suitable instrument to assess perceived game-specific competence among young soccer players.     

Sprint and jump performances do not determine the promotion to professional elite soccer in Spain, 1994–2012

ABSTRACT

The aims of this study are (a) to describe the evolution of neuromuscular performance over an 18 year period within a Spanish elite reserve team; (b) to check if there were any relation between the playing position and sprint and jump performances and (c) to look into the alleged impact of this factor on the top playing level attained by the soccer players. We considered the physical tests (5 m and 15 m sprint times and countermovement jump (CMJ) height) made by 235 players enrolled in the reserve team of the Club from 1994 to 2012 and the highest competitive-level they achieved: Spanish first (n = 39) and second divisions (n = 36) and semi-professional (n = 160). Furthermore, the players were classified according to their playing positions. The main findings were a very-likely/most-likely lower neuromuscular performance (ES = 0.48–0.68, small to moderate) in the last six-season term (2006–2012) than in the first term (1994–2000); possibly/very-likely lower performances in sprinting and CMJ (ES = 0.22–0.55, small) by central defenders (CDs) and midfielders than by other playing positions; very-likely better performances in sprinting and jumping by first and second divisions central defenders than by semi-professional central defenders (ES = 0.90–1.02, moderate). Sprint and jump performances are not a relevant physical parameter to promote to the top level of soccer in Spain except for one in six of the playing positions: CDs.     

维吾尔语动词动元的配价研究

维吾尔语是典型的有形态标志的语言,与动词联系的从属成分一定有“格”的标志,这种形态变化就决定了这些从属成分特定和相对应的句法位置及语义关系。动词和从属成分之间的选择关系十分复杂,直接影响着动词的分类。论文用配价理论来分析研究维吾尔语动词是如何跟其他成分发生关系的,动词“价”的分类以及动词和“价”同现的条件。这将有利于研究维吾尔语动词次类的划分,从而进一步揭示维吾尔语动词的内在规律和特点。     

体育非物质文化遗产福建地术拳传承模式与传承路径探析

体育非物质文化遗产是我国传统体育文化的重要组成部分,对体育非物质文化遗产的保护和传承具有重要的意义。本文运用文献资料法、田野调查法对福建地术拳的传承发展的历史、现状及传承模式和传承路径进行梳理和归纳。研究发现福建地术拳并非单纯沿用传统的自然传承模式,而是在近一个世纪的传承过程中逐渐摸索出一条“以政宣武,以商养武,以武助商”的具有自我特色的传承模式和“六进”的传承路径。     

运动员感恩的价值及其培养策略分析

运动员感恩教育是指运动队的管理者或者教练员根据运动员的个性特点,在训练和比赛的过程中运用一定的方法和手段,创造一定的感恩氛围,激发和引导运动员对知恩、感恩、报恩、施恩的价值认同,并付诸实践的道德教育过程。运动员感恩的价值主要体现在增加运动员的心理应对资源;促进运动员行为的积极变化;建立和维持运动员的人际关系网络。对运动员进行感恩教育的培养策略可以从以下3个方面进行:营造良好的感恩教育环境;创新感恩教育的方式、方法;提升感恩认知和行为。     

刍议社区教育发展模式之构建

从教育创新和建模的需要出发，用模式的理论审视社区教育的科学运作与科学思维。不难看出，社区教育是全纳教育模式，社区教育是教育与社区双向发展的互动互利模式，能使教育资源在重组建模过程中功能放大，促进终身教育体系和学习型社会的构建。     

Digital speckle pattern interferometric measurement of diffusioncoefficients in hydrogels

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石油工程专业探索性实验提升大学生创新能力的意义

国内石油工程专业的本科生实验以传统验证性实验为主,缺少探索性实验教学。验证性实验教学偏重实验结果,是一种再现式的教学模式,不能充分体现实验探索未知的意义,造成大学生缺乏应有的创造能力,思维呆板,认识问题的方法单一,跟不上石油工程学科培育人才的发展要求。探索性实验,重在对未知的探索,有利于激发学生的好奇心,提高学生的主观能动性,克服其思维僵化的状态、培养思维灵活性,对提升大学生创新能力有着十分重要的意义。