Browsing Masters Theses 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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The Metabolic Effects of Limb Loaded Wearable Resistance at Varying Loads and Placements While Walking at a Moderate Intensity
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Obesity and cardio metabolic disease have become prevalent in New Zealand. It is clear that New Zealand is now dealing with a public health crisis that has never before been experienced. Diet and exercise habits are key ... -
The pre-event preparation routine: The role of stretching
(Auckland University of Technology, 2003)It is well known that both recreational and competitive athletes frequently perform some type of stretching exercise as part of their pre-event preparation routine. The rationale for stretching prior to the commencement ... -
The relative efficacy of three recovery modalities following professional rugby league competition matches
(Auckland University of Technology, 2011)Achieving a balance between training and competition stresses and recovery is important in maximizing the performance of athletes. Specifically, following contact sport where the degree of muscular damage and trauma caused ... -
Reliability and Discriminative Ability of Badminton Specific Change of Direction Testing
(Auckland University of Technology, 2016)As one of the fastest sports in the world, the agility component of badminton is crucial in maximising performance. Agility involves two components, the perceptual and decision making component and the physical change ... -
Reliability and Validity of Kinetic Variables Collected on a Knee Extension Isometric Contraction, Using Load Cell Technology in a Healthy Population
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Objective, data-driven assessments, specifically assessments which measure an individual’s capacity or potential, are of increasing interest within the realms of physical medicine and performance. In physical medicine, ... -
The role of rotational power and mobility on throwing velocity
(Auckland University of Technology, 2014)The ability of players to consistently throw at high velocity with accuracy is considered to be a fundamental task influencing game outcomes in sports such as baseball and cricket. Throwing requires rotational power and ... -
Rubber based resistance and the bench press exercise: force and power outputs
(Auckland University of Technology, 2011)The application of rubber based resistance (RBR) to traditional isoinertial resistance exercises as a method of manipulating exercise kinematics and kinetics has gained popularity within the strength and conditioning ... -
The acute effects of weight training on softball throwing velocity
(Auckland University of Technology, 2007)The short-term enhancement of physical performance known as post-activation potentiation could be exploited in the design of sport-specific training sessions. The purpose of this study was to compare the potentiation of ...