Browsing School of Sport and Recreation by Title
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Design of Urban Public Spaces: Intent Vs. Reality
(MDPI, 2018)This study investigated how two public spaces for sport and recreation were utilized by different user groups, and how this aligned with the initial design objectives for these spaces. Two newly built urban spaces situated ... -
The Development of a Model of Community Garden Benefits to Wellbeing
(Elsevier, 2016)Community gardens contribute to community wellbeing by influencing the nutritional and social environment. The aim of this research was to develop a model that communicates the many benefits of community garden participation ... -
The Differences in Spinal Kinematics and Loading in High Performance Female Rowers During Ergometer and on Water Rowing
(International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS), 2018)Low back pain (LBP) is the most prevalent injury in rowing. The high use of ergometers have been associated win increased LBP and sliding ergometers has proposed to reduce this stress. The purpose of this study was to ... -
Does a Modified Foot-stretcher Improve 500-m On-water and Ergometer Rowing Performance Time and Comfort?
(International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS), 2016)Foot-stretcher force contributes to rowing performance. A New Zealand designed modified rowing foot-stretcher has a rigid clog shoe with heel and toe wedges to allow contact of the whole surface of the foot to the foot-plate ... -
Does Maximal Strength Training Improve Endurance Performance in Highly Trained Cyclists: A Systematic Review
(Scholars Research Library, 2012)Muscle strength may play an important role in endurance road cycling events. By increasing lower body strength and power, the anaerobic energy production and maximal levels of muscular force required during races to climb ... -
Eccentric exercise as a training modality: a brief review
(Australian Strength and Conditioning Association, 2015)An eccentric muscle action involves the lengthening of a muscle due to an external load and occurs as a result of the mechanical disruption of action and myosin. The mechanical nature of the actin and myosin disruption ... -
Effect of a high and low dose of caffeine on antigen-stimulated activation of human natural killer cells after prolonged cycling
(Human Kinetics, 2011)This study investigated the effect of a high and low dose of caffeine on antigen-stimulated natural killer (NK) cell (CD3- CD56+) activation after prolonged, strenuous cycling, as assessed by the early-activation molecule ... -
Effect of Cold Storage and Reheating of Parboiled Rice on Postprandial Glycaemic Response, Satiety, Palatability and Chewed Particle Size Distribution
(MDPI, 2017)Background: Globally, hot cooked refined rice is consumed in large quantities and is a major contributor to dietary glycaemic load. This study aimed to compare the glycaemic potency of hot- and cold-stored parboiled rice ... -
Effect of Cold Storage, Reheating, and Particle Sizes on In Vitro Glucose Release and Starch Digestibility among Five Rice Products in Auckland, New Zealand
(OMICS, 2016)Rice provides more than 27% of daily energy intake to more than half of the world’s population. Refined and cooked rice, as a staple has been generally perceived to induce high glycaemic responses; however, it is known ... -
The Effect of Cold Treatment of Parboiled Rice with Lowered Glycaemic Potency on Consumer Liking and Acceptability.
(MDPI, 2018)A significant reduction in rice starch digestibility and subsequent postprandial blood glucose responses following extended cold treatment (at 4 °C for 24 h) have been demonstrated in both in vitro and in vivo studies, ... -
The effect of increasing loading on powerlifting movement form during the squat and deadlift
(Faculty of Education, University of Alicante., 2015)Strength based sports, such as powerlifting, are characterized by distinct movements where competitors endeavor to move the maximum weight possible. Powerlifting is characterized by three distinct movements: the squat, the ... -
Effect of Intermittent Sitting Time on Postprandial Lipemia in Children
(Elsevier, 2010)Objective To investigate the effect of interrupting sitting time with intermittent moderate exercise on acute postprandial plasma triglyceride (TG) in healthy children following high-fat meal consumption. Methods Twelve ... -
The Effect of Lower Limb Wearable Resistance Location on Sprint Running Step Kinematics
(International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS), 2018)This study quantified changes in step kinematics between unloaded, thigh, and shank wearable resistance (WR) at 2% body mass (BM) during over ground sprint running. Eleven male athletes completed two maximal effort sprint ... -
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 ... -
Effective Coach Feedback and Fighter Application in Mixed Martial Arts
(Otago Polytechnic, 2018)No abstract. -
Effects of lowering body temperature via hyperhydration, with and without glycerol ingestion and practical precooling on cycling time trial performance in hot and humid conditions
(BioMed Central Ltd., 2012)Background Hypohydration and hyperthermia are factors that may contribute to fatigue and impairment of endurance performance. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of combining glycerol hyperhydration ... -
Effects of Resistance Training on Running Economy and Cross-country Performance
(Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, 2013)PURPOSE: Heavy-resistance training and plyometric training offer distinct physiological and neuromuscular adaptations that could enhance running economy and consequently distance-running performance. To date no studies ... -
Effects of saddle height on pedal force effectiveness
(Elsevier Ltd, 2011)Bicycle saddle height configuration may affect pedal force application. Our aim was to compare pedal force effectiveness for different saddle height configurations. Eleven cyclists (38 ± 12 years) and eleven triathletes ... -
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 ... -
Efficacy of a Compulsory Homework Programme for Increasing Physical Activity and Healthy Eating in Children: The Healthy Homework Pilot Study
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2011)Background: Most physical activity and nutrition interventions in children focus on the school setting; however, evidence suggests that children are less active and have greater access to unhealthy food at home. The aim ...