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School of Sport and Recreation
The School of Sport and Recreation has groups of academic researchers who conduct research in sport and activity-related areas. Research areas are:
- Co-operative education
- Outdoor education
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Virtual Reality in Sports Coaching, Skill Acquisition and Application to Surfing: A Review
The last decade, notably the past two years, have seen significant advancements in virtual reality (VR) technology, especially within the development of 3D and 360° virtual environments. Smart Phone technology now allows ... -
Effect of Selective Head-neck Cooling on Signs and Symptoms of Sport Originated Brain Injury in Amateur Sports: A Pilot Study
(Biomedical Research Network+, 2019)Background: During contact sports, body temperature can elevate to between 38.9°C and 40.0°C at the peak of activity, and the temperature increase may be more long-lasting in hot environments. Mild traumatic brain injury ... -
The Battle for Better Nutrition: The Role of the Escalating Fruit and Vegetable Prices
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Sled-pull Load-velocity Profiling and Implications for Sprint Training Prescription in Young Male Athletes
(MDPI, 2019)The purpose of this study was to examine the usefulness of individual load-velocity profiles and the between-athlete variation using the decrement in maximal velocity (Vdec) approach to prescribe training loads in resisted ... -
Acute Metabolic Changes With Thigh-positioned Wearable Resistances During Submaximal Running in Endurance-trained Runners
(MDPI, 2019)The aim of this study was to determine the acute metabolic effects of different magnitudes of wearable resistance (WR) attached to the thigh during submaximal running. Twenty endurance-trained runners (40.8 ± 8.2 years, ... -
A Prototype Analysis of New Zealand Adolescents’ Conceptualizations of Wellbeing
(International Journal of Wellbeing, 2019)This research investigated New Zealand adolescents’ (aged 11 to 13, N = 361) perceptions of wellbeing from a prototype perspective. Specifically, three studies examined what constitutes and promotes wellbeing, whether ... -
Knowledge and Attitudes (KA) Surveys on Concussion in Sports: Referee March 2017 Survey. Report to Accident Compensation Corporation
(Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ), Auckland University of Technology, 2017)This report is the first in a series presenting baseline Knowledge and Attitudes (KA) around concussion in sport in Rugby Referees March 2017 Survey. The ‘Sports Concussion in New Zealand ACC National’ Guideline was ... -
Fitting the Jigsaw Together: The Body-school-society Nexus and Children's Understanding of Body Pedagogies
(Federation Internationale Education Physique (FIEP), 2017)Introduction Increasing attention from many agencies on children’s health, a proliferation of health interventions in schools and a growing body of knowledge about body pedagogies has prompted research studies to be ... -
Knowledge and Attitudes (KA) Surveys on Concussion in Sports: Parents September 2017 Survey. Third Report to Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)
(SPRINZ, Auckland University of Technology, 2018)OVERVIEW This report is the third in a series presenting baseline Knowledge and Attitudes (KA) around concussion in sport. The first report (Reid et al., 2017) focused on referees’ and the second report focused on secondary ... -
NZDF Uniform Size Prediction Model and Application Development: Technical Report to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF)
(SPRINZ, Auckland University of Technology, 2019)BACKGROUND Project scope As per the contract for work, this project involved the refinement of a previously created uniform size prediction model and the development of a functional computer application. The application ... -
The Importance of Pedestrian Network Connectivity for Adolescent Health: A Cross-sectional Examination of Associations Between Neighbourhood Built Environments and Metabolic Health in the Pacific Islands Families Birth Cohort Study
The research aim was to investigate associations between objectively-assessed built environment attributes and metabolic risk in adolescents of Pacific Islands ethnicity, and to consider the possible mediating effect of ... -
Efficacy of a Compulsory Homework Programme for Increasing Physical Activity and Improving Nutrition in Children: A Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial
(Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2019)Background Most physical activity interventions in children focus on the school setting; however, children typically engage in more sedentary activities and spend more time eating when at home. The primary aim of this ... -
Effects of Screen Time on Preschool Health and Development
(Ministry of Social Development, New Zealand, 2019)Executive summary The rapid proliferation of personal technology has provided our children with unprecedented access to screen-based devices for both educational and entertainment purposes. However, international research ... -
Recreational and Competitive Surf Lifesaving Injuries Associated With Inflatable Rescue Boats Derived From an Online Survey of Members: Technical Report #3 to Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ)
(SPRINZ, Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Background: Due to their speed and manoeuvrability in often adverse sea conditions, inflatable rescue boats (IRB) were thought to cause injury to the crew members by Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ). Purpose: To ... -
Surf Lifesaving Injuries in New Zealand Between 2009 to 2018 Derived From the Surf Life Saving New Zealand Injury Reporting Database: Technical Report #2 to Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ)
(SPRINZ, Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Background: Incident Report Forms (IRFs) are routinely completed by lifeguard patrols and include all incidents attended to by lifeguards in their supervision of beaches including rescue, search, and first aid ... -
Surf Life Saving Injuries in New Zealand Between 2013 to 2017 Derived From Accident Compensation Corporation Claims: Technical Report #4 to Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ)
(SPRINZ, Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Background: Due to their speed and manoeuvrability, inflatable rescue boats (IRB) were thought to be associated with increased risk of injury by Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ). Purpose: This study aimed to ... -
Recreational and Competitive Surf Lifesaving Injuries Associated With Inflatable Rescue Boats Derived From a Systematic Literature Review: Technical Report #1 to Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ)
(SPRINZ, Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Background: Injuries to surf lifesavers operating inflatable rescue boats was identified as a problem by Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ). However, the extent and nature of the injuries was not clear from internal SLSNZ ... -
Boat Instrumentation Feasibility Study to Assess Biomechanics of Competitive Surf Lifesavers During Inflatable Rescue Boat Activities: Technical Report #5 to Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ)
(SPRINZ, Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Background: Only two studies to date have investigated loads experienced on IRBs during operation. Purpose: To pilot a data collection system for acceleration and video footage of the IRB and crew on water, to be used ... -
An Overview of the Issues for Recreational and Competitive Surf Lifesaving Injuries Associated With Inflatable Rescue Boats: Technical Report #6 to Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ)
(SPRINZ, Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Background: Injuries to surf lifesavers operating inflatable rescue boats was identified as a problem by Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ). However, the extent and nature of the injuries was not clear from internal SLSNZ ... -
Prototype Foot Strap Design Considerations for Surf Lifesaving Inflatable Rescue Boats: Technical Report #7 to Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ)
(SPRINZ, Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Background: Foot straps have been removed from IRBs due to concern they were causing lower limb fractures due to entrapment with rotation during landings. Purpose: To model possible positions and prototype ...