Browsing Open Theses & Dissertations by Thesis Supervisor "Cronin, John"
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The acute and longitudinal effects of a weighted exo-skeleton on the performance of the power clean
(Auckland University of Technology, 2015)The power clean exercise is commonly prescribed to athletes involved in strength and power sports due to the kinematic similarities that this exercise has to key phases during jumping and sprinting (e.g. explosive hip, ... -
The Associations Between Lateral Jumps and 180° Change of Direction Performance: Considering for the Effect of Sex and Maturation
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Change of direction (COD) abilities are essential for field- and court-based sport athletes and often are critical determining factors of success. With rising competitiveness in sports, there is an increased emphasis on ... -
Backward Running Training: Applications for Improving Athleticism in Male High-school Athletes
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Novel training methods such as backward running (BR) may promote unique adaptations to athletic performance compared to more traditional training methods, like forward running (FR). While advocates have recommended BR for ... -
Balance in netballers
(Auckland University of Technology, 2005)Ankle sprain is a common injury within the sport of netball and incurs great costs to the taxpayer. Following ankle sprain, a large number of cases are left with residual deficits in balance and proprioception, which leads ... -
Bicycle seat designs and their effect on seat and handlebar pressure in male and female cyclists and comfort and stability in experienced, novice, male and female cyclists on a non-stationary bicycle
(Auckland University of Technology, 2005)The bicycle is used as a means of transport, for recreation, or sporting activities and has undoubted fitness benefits. However, rider discomforts caused by seat contact, as well as various pathologies effect participation ... -
Biomechanical Profiling and Physiological Responses to Eccentric Quasi-Isometric Loading
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Muscle structure and function are important to quality of life and physical performance. With eccentric and isometric resistance training established for improving muscle size and strength, eccentric quasi-isometric (EQI) ... -
Biomechanics, philosophy, injury and conditioning for cricket fast bowlers
(Auckland University of Technology, 2015)There are many different skills that are required for the sport of cricket but the most physically demanding and injury prone of these skills (Petersen, Pyne, Dawson, Kellett, & Portus, 2011; Petersen, Pyne, Dawson, & ... -
Development of a netball specific dynamic balance assessment
(Auckland University of Technology, 2011)The purpose of this study was to design a netball specific balance assessment. A literature review revealed a lack of suitable assessments for this athletic population. Existing tests failed to replicate sport specific ... -
Development, reliability and effectiveness of the Movement Competency Screen (MCS)
(Auckland University of Technology, 2012)Movement competency and subsequent production of muscular power is a fundamental concern for sport and health professionals when considering an athlete’s long-term athletic development and injury prevention. The documentation ... -
The effect of vibration and static stretches on dynamic knee range of motion and lower limb function
(Auckland University of Technology, 2005)For many athletes, static stretches are used prior to sporting activity to increase the length of the muscle. This increase in available range is proposed to reduce the risk of injury, and to prepare the entire muscle for ... -
The Effectiveness of Resisted Sprinting to Improve Short Distance Sprint Performance in Young Athletes
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Speed is an important athletic quality and needs to be developed in young athletes, this may be best achieved using specific forms of sprint training. Resisted sled training is a sprint specific form of training widely ... -
The Effects of Different Wearable Resistance Loads and Placements During Vertical Jumping and Sprint Running
(Auckland University of Technology, 2016)Several training options are available to produce specific adaptations depending on the requirement of the sport and the athlete. Specific strength exercises that closely mimic the sporting performance action enable overload ... -
The effects of power type resistance training on golf driver club head speed
(Auckland University of Technology, 2015)Resistance training for golf performance has grown in popularity as golfers are seeking increases in driving distance to combat longer golf courses. Various gym based interventions are employed within golf, with flexibility, ... -
Enhancing Sprint Performance in Team Sport Athletes
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Effective methods of monitoring and training sprint-running performance for team sport athletes are important for optimising physical preparation for a range of sports. Wearable resistance (WR) training involves attaching ... -
Exploring protein and macronutrient intakes in lean bodybuilders during caloric restriction
(Auckland University of Technology, 2013)Weight class-restricted and aesthetic athletes have unique requirements related not only to the metabolic and adaptive demands of their sport and training, but also related to their body composition and the stress and ... -
Ground reaction force profiles of specific jump-landing tasks in females: development of a systematic and progressive jump-landing model
(Auckland University of Technology, 2013)During dynamic fast paced sports, such as netball, volleyball and basketball the body is exposed to high ground reaction forces (GRF), contributing to lower body injury occurrence during landing. A certain amount of ... -
Horizontal Eccentric Towing and Its Effects on Sprint Performance
(Auckland University of Technology, 2020)The success of many team sports and track and field athletes can be in part linked with their sprint performance. Therefore, improving sprint performance has been the foci of researchers and practitioners alike. The most ... -
Influences on the physical demands of International Womens Sevens Rugby
(Auckland University of Technology, 2016)The use of time motion analysis and match analysis to gain a better insight into the demands of match play has been well documented across various sports. The information gathered from these techniques has enabled coaches ... -
Injury surveillance to implementation: Strategies to ameliorate alpine skiing and snowboarding injuries in New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)Snow sports injuries in New Zealand cost the government no-fault insurance scheme $20.5 million in 2014, accounting for 5% of sport and recreation claims. Cost in terms of quality of life may be much greater, as an ... -
A kinematic analysis of acute and longitudinal adaptations to resisted sprinting
(Auckland University of Technology, 2002)The phase of greatest acceleration (0-30 metres) during sprinting is thought to be critical for success in many sporting situations. Methods for improving acceleration phase performance are therefore an important area of ...