27 Jun 2008

 

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Latest Journal Articles

Listed are recent articles selected from the NSIC’s collection of 400 sports journal titles. Articles can be ordered from the NSIC’s Document Delivery Service  . These articles are part of the SportsScan Database –   which lists over 20,000 articles on sports science, coaching and administration.
 

BASKETBALL

200806010
SANTOS, E.; ET.AL.
Effects of complex training on explosive strength in adolescent male basketball players.
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research v22(3) May 2008; p.903-909
BASKETBALL; MAN; PLYOMETRIC TRAINING; STRENGTH TRAINING; VERTICAL JUMP; ADOLESCENT;

BIOMECHANICS

200806045
SHEETS, A.; ET.AL.
A dynamic approximation of balanced gymnastics landings.
Sports Engineering v10(4) 2007.; p.209-219
BALANCE; GROUND REACTION FORCE; GYMNASTICS; LANDING; MATHEMATICAL MODEL;

CHILDREN

200806015
GRETCHEN, A.;ET.AL.
Child protection in sport : implications of an athlete-centered philosophy.
Quest v60(2) May 2008.; p.307-323
EDUCATION; SPORT; RESEARCH; POLICY; COACHING; CHILD ABUSE; CHILD; CANADA; PROGRAM;

200806034
ERIKSSON, M.; ET.AL.
Associations between parents' and 12-year-old children's sport and vigorous activity : the role of self-esteem and athletic competence.
Journal of Physical Activity & Health v5(3) May 2008.; p.359-373
OBESITY; SPORT; PREVENTION; PARTICIPATION; FAMILY; CHILD; PHYSICAL FITNESS;

COACHING

200806018
PILL, S.
Play with purpose : teaching games for understanding.
Active & Healthy magazine v15(1) 2008.; p.7;9-10
COACHING; DRILL; GAME; TEACHING;

200806031
DAVIS, P.
Coaching with a 'pit crew'.
Coaches Plan du coach v15(1) Spring 2008.; p.15-16;19
ADMINISTRATION; COACHING; COMMUNICATION;

CRICKET

200806048
STUELCKEN, M.; ET.AL.
Musculoskeletal profile of the lumbar spine and hip regions in cricket fast bowlers.
Physical Therapy in Sport v9(2) May 2008.; p.82-88
BACK; CRICKET; FAST BOWLING; PAIN; RANGE OF MOTION; WOMAN;

DISABILITY SPORT

200806001
LENTON,  J.; ET.AL.
Efficiency of wheelchair propulsion and effects of strategy.
International Journal of Sports Medicine v29(5) May 2008; p.384-389
OXYGEN CONSUMPTION; WHEELCHAIR SPORT; PHYSIOLOGY; PROPULSION;

DOPING

200806035
DIGEL, H.
The problem of doping and the responsibility of science.
IAAF New Studies in Athletics v23(1) Mar 2008.; p.17-20
SPORTS SCIENCE; DOPING; PREVENTION; RESEARCH;

200806042
GRAHAM, M.; ET.AL.
Anabolic steroid use : patterns of use and detection of doping
Sports Medicine v38(6) 2008.; p.505-525
TESTING; REVIEW; DRUG; ANABOLIC STEROID; DOPING;

ETHICS

200806032
Canadian policy on prohibited conduct in sport.
Coaches Plan du coach v15(1) Spring 2008.; p.30-31
CANADA; ETHICS; SPORT; STANDARD;

200806033
National code of conduct.
Coaches Plan du coach v15(1) Spring 2008.; p.34-39
ADMINISTRATION; CANADA; ETHICS; SPORT; STANDARD;

FENCING

200806040
ROI, G.; ET.AL.
The science of fencing : implications for performance and injury prevention.
Sports Medicine v38(6) 2008.; p.465-481
PHYSIOLOGY; PHYSICAL FITNESS; REVIEW; INJURY; FENCING; MOTOR SKILL;

GOLF

200806026
ZHENG, N.; ET.AL.
Kinematic analysis of swing in pro and amateur golfers.
International Journal of Sports Medicine v29 Jun 2008.; p.487-493
BIOMECHANICS; GOLF; SWIMMING; TECHNIQUE;

GYMNASTICS

200806045
SHEETS, A.; ET.AL.
A dynamic approximation of balanced gymnastics landings.
Sports Engineering v10(4) 2007.; p.209-219
GROUND REACTION FORCE; MATHEMATICAL MODEL; GYMNASTICS; BALANCE; LANDING;

NUTRITION

200806012
SOKMEN, B.; ET.AL.
Caffeine use in sports : considerations for the athlete.
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research v22(3) May 2008; p.978-986
PHYSIOLOGY; CAFFEINE; COGNITION; ERGOGENIC AID; PERFORMANCE;

200806028
LINDH, A.; ET.AL.
Sodium bicarbonate improves swimming performance.
International Journal of Sports Medicine v29 Jun 2008.; p.519-523
SODIUM BICARBONATE; SWIMMING; ERGOGENIC AID; PERFORMANCE;

200806029
CHESTER, N.; ET.AL.
Caffeine consumption amongst British athletes following changes to the 2004 WADA prohibited list.
International Journal of Sports Medicine v29 Jun 2008.; p.524-528
CAFFEINE; ELITE ATHLETE; ERGOGENIC AID; SURVEY; UNITED KINGDOM;

PHYSIOLOGY

200806036
BERMON, S.
The use of hypoxic devices in sports.
IAAF New Studies in Athletics v23(1) mar 2008.; p.23-28
ALTITUDE; TRAINING; HYPOXIA; EQUIPMENT; FACILITY;

200806041
HOWATSON, G.; ET.AL.
The prevention and treatment of exercise-induced muscle damage.
Sports Medicine v38(6) 2008.; p.483-503
PHYSIOLOGY; STRETCHING; EXERCISE; REVIEW; TREATMENT; INJURY; DRYLAND TRAINING; MUSCLE; NUTRITION;

RECOVERY

200806014
BISHOP, P.; ET.AL.
Recovery from training : a brief review.
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research v22(3) May 2008; p.1015-1024
FATIGUE; OVERTRAINING; RECOVERY; TRAINING;

ROWING

200806002
KANE, D. ; ET.AL.
Effects of drag factor on physiological aspects of rowing.
International Journal of Sports Medicine v29(5) May 2008; p.390-394
DRAG; PHYSIOLOGY; POWER; ROWING; TESTING;

200806022
HOFMIJSTER, M.; ET.AL.
Rowing skill affects power loss on a modified rowing ergometer.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise v40(6) Jun 2008.; p.1101-1110
ROWING ERGOMETRY; SPEED; POWER; TECHNIQUE; ROWING;

RUGBY LEAGUE

200806011
GABBETT, T.; ET.AL.
Performance changes following training in junior rugby league players.
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research v22(3) May 2008: p.910-917
RUGBY LEAGUE; TRAINING; PHYSICAL FITNESS; MOTIVATION; ADOLESCENT; ADAPTATION;

200806038
GABBETT, T.; ET.AL.
Applied physiology of rugby league.
Sports Medicine v38(2) 2008.; p.119-138
INJURY; PHYSICAL FITNESS; PHYSIOLOGY; REVIEW; RUGBY LEAGUE; STRENGTH TRAINING; ANTHROPOMETRY;

RUGBY UNION

200806047
HERRINGTON, L.; ET.AL.
Does a tackling task effect shoulder joint position sense in rugby players?
Physical Therapy in Sport v9(2) May 2008.; p.67-71
RUGBY UNION; PROPRIOCEPTION; SHOULDER JOINT; TACKLING; FATIGUE;

SOCCER

200806008
RONNESTAD, B.; ET.AL.
Short-term effects of strength and plyometric training on sprint and jump performance in professional soccer players.
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research v22(3) May 2008; p.773-780
SOCCER; SPRINTING; PLYOMETRIC TRAINING; JUMPING; ELITE ATHLETE;

SPORTS MEDICINE

200806003
VAN ZOEST, W. ; ET.AL.
Chronic deep posterior compartment syndrome of the leg in athletes : postoperative results of fasciotomy.
International Journal of Sports Medicine v29(5) May 2008; p.419-423
LEG; SURGERY; TREATMENT; COMPARTMENT SYNDROME;

200806004
BROWN. R.; ET.AL.
An 18-year review of sports groin injuries in the elite hockey player : clinical presentation, new diagnostic imaging, treatment, and results.
Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine v18(3) may 2008; p.221-226
REVIEW; INJURY; TREATMENT; GROIN; DIAGNOSIS; HOCKEY;

200806005
SCARPONE, M.;ET.AL.
The efficacy of prolotherapy for lateral epicondylosis : a pilot study.
Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine v18(3) May 2008; p.248-254
TENNIS ELBOW; TREATMENT; DRUG;

200806006
VAN TIGGELEN, D.; ET.AL.
The effects of a neoprene knee sleeve on subjects with a poor versus good joint position sense subjected to an isokinetic fatigue protocol.
Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine v18(3 )May 2008; p.259-265
PROPRIOCEPTION; BRACE; FATIGUE; KNEE;

200806013
MYER, G.; ET.AL.
Neuromuscular training techniques to target deficits before return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research v22(3) May 2008; p.987-1014
REHABILITATION; ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT; NEUROMUSCULAR SYSTEM;

200806016
KOHIA, M.; ET.AL.
Effectiveness of physical therapy treatments on lateral epicondylitis.
Journal of Sport Rehabilitation v17(2) May 2008.; p.119-136
TREATMENT; PHYSICAL THERAPY; RESEARCH; REVIEW; TENNIS ELBOW;

200806030
PEELING, P.
Athletic induced iron deficiency : new insights into the role of inflammation, cytokines and hormones.
European Journal of Applied Physiology v103(4) Jul 2008.; p.381-391
IRON DEFICIENCY; HORMONE; ETIOLOGY; CYTOKINES;

200806039
ALARANTA, A.; ET.AL.
Use of prescription drugs in athletes.
Sports Medicine v38(6) 2008.; p.449-463
ADVERSE EFFECT; ASTHMA; DRUG; ELITE ATHLETE; HYPERSENSITIVITY; NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENT;

200806044
JANSEN, J.; ET.AL.
Treatment of longstanding groin pain in athletes : a systematic review.
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports v18(3) Jun 2008.; p.263-274
GROIN; INJURY; REVIEW; TREATMENT;

200806047
HERRINGTON, L.; ET.AL.
Does a tackling task effect shoulder joint position sense in rugby players?
Physical Therapy in Sport v9(2) May 2008.; p.67-71
SHOULDER JOINT; TACKLING; PROPRIOCEPTION; FATIGUE; RUGBY UNION;

SWIMMING

200806019
DRAGON, C.
The need for dryland training in age group swimming.
American Swimming no.1 2008.; p.6-8
COACHING; DRYLAND TRAINING; AGE GROUP SWIMMING;

200806023
CHATARD, JC.; ET.AL.
Effect of fastskin suits on performance, drag, and energy cost of swimming.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise v40(6) Jun 2008.; p.1149-1154
HYDRODYNAMICS; TECHNOLOGY; STROKE RATE; DRAG; CLOTHING; SWIMMING;

200806025
SCHNITZLER, C.; ET.AL.
Arm coordination adaptations assessment in swimming.
International Journal of Sports Medicine v29 Jun 2008.; p.480-486
SWIMMING; ARM; BIOMECHANICS; COORDINATION; FREESTYLE;

200806027
TRINITY, J. ; ET.AL.
Maximal power and performance during a swim taper.
International Journal of Sports Medicine v29 Jun 2008.; p.500-506
TRAINING; TAPER; SWIMMING; PHYSIOLOGY;

200806028
LINDH, A.; ET.AL.
Sodium bicarbonate improves swimming performance.
International Journal of Sports Medicine v29 Jun 2008.; p.519-523
ERGOGENIC AID; PERFORMANCE; SODIUM BICARBONATE; SWIMMING;

200806043
STOTT, M.
How to swim a winning 50 free.
Swimming World Magazine v49(6) Jun 2008.; p.40-42
50 M.; FREESTYLE; PACING; STRATEGY; SWIMMING;

TECHNOLOGY

200806037
Innovation in track and field…onwards and upwards?
IAAF New Studies in Athletics v23(1) Mar 2008.; p.101-104
RESEARCH; TRAINING; TECHNOLOGY; GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; ALTITUDE; TRACK AND FIELD;

TENNIS

200806016
KOHIA, M.; ET.AL.
Effectiveness of physical therapy treatments on lateral epicondylitis.
Journal of Sport Rehabilitation v17(2) May 2008.; p.119-136
TENNIS ELBOW; TREATMENT; REVIEW; RESEARCH; PHYSICAL THERAPY;

TRACK & FIELD

200806021
STOREN, O.; ET.AL.
Maximal strength training improves running economy in distance runners.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise v40(6) Jun 2008.; p.1087-0192
ENERGY EXPENDITURE; OXYGEN CONSUMPTION; PHYSIOLOGY; STRENGTH TRAINING; DISTANCE RUNNING;

200806024
SLAWINSKI, J.; ET.AL.
Elite long sprint running : a comparison between incline and level training sessions.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise v40(6) Jun 2008.; p.1155-1162
SPRINTING; TRACK AND FIELD; ELECTROMYOGRAPHY; 400 M.; TRAINING; KINEMATICS;

200806037
Innovation in track and field…onwards and upwards?
IAAF New Studies in Athletics v23(1) Mar 2008.; p.101-104
RESEARCH; TRAINING; TECHNOLOGY; GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; ALTITUDE; TRACK AND FIELD;

TRAINING

200806009
ROBBINS, J.; ET.AL.
Varying amounts of acute static stretching and its effect on vertical jump performance.
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research v22(3) May 2008; p.781-786
STRETCHING; VERTICAL JUMP; WARM-UP;

200806046
DOLNY, D.; ET.AL.
Whole body vibration exercise: training and benefits.
Current Sports Medicine Reports v7(3) May/Jun 2008.; p.152-157
TRAINING; VIBRATION; RESEARCH; REVIEW;

VOLLEYBALL

200806007
SHEPPARD, J.; ET.AL.
Relative importance of strength, power, and anthropometric measures to jump performance of elite volleyball players.
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research v22(3) May 2008; p.758-765
ELITE ATHLETE; POWER; STRENGTH; VERTICAL JUMP; VOLLEYBALL; ANTHROPOMETRY;

200806017
CRONIN, J.; ET.AL.
Augmented feedback reduces ground reaction forces in the landing phase of the volleyball spike jump.
Journal of Sport Rehabilitation v17(2) May 2008.; p.148-159
GROUND REACTION FORCE; VOLLEYBALL; TECHNIQUE; SPIKING; LANDING; INJURY; JUMPING;

200806020
ARRINGTON, P.
Thinking critically about set location.
Coaching Volleyball v25(4) Jun/Jul 2008.; p.22-23
VOLLEYBALL; COACHING; SETTING; TECHNIQUE;

New NSIC Resources

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Upcoming Sports Conferences

Further information about the following conferences:

• Sports Business Summit, 27 August 2008, Sydney
• 9th Australasian Conference on Mathematics and Computers in Sport  31 August  -  3 September 2008 in Coolangatta, Queensland
• Asics Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, 16-18 October, Hamilton Island, Queensland
• Australian and New Zealand Sports Law Association Annual Conference,  16-17 October 2008, Melbourne Cricket Ground
• Football Australasia Conference, 23-25 October 2008, Melbourne
• Evolution of the Athlete Coach Education Conference, 26-28 October 2008, Brisbane 
• The Centenary Conference of Rugby League in Australia, 7-8 November 2008, Powerhouse Museum, Sydney - Assoc. Professor Andrew Moore - A.Moore@uws.edu.au
• Australian Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference and Trade Show, 21-23 November 2008, Surfer's Paradise, Queensland
• 14th Annual Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand Conference, 26th -29th November, Fremantle WA
• Sport, Race and Ethnicity: Building a Global Understanding A conference to be hosted by the School of Leisure, Sport and Tourism, University of Technology Sydney, 30 Nov - 2 Dec 2008
2009
• Event Host 09 - Event Management Excellence, Melbourne, March 2009
• International Association for Sport Information World Congress, 11-13 March 2009, Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra
• Arafura Games International Conference, 9-17 May 2009, Darwin

 

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