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Part of situation: Research on physical activity and athletic health (2 clusters)

Scientific studies examine physical performance and activity perceptions

physical activity athletic performance sports science exercise physiology motor coordination

Various academic studies have explored the intersection of physical activity, performance, and psychological perceptions.

A doctoral thesis conducted in Latvia from 2022 to 2024 evaluated the effects of an eight-week resistance exercise program on young football players. The research found significant differences in peak power output based on playing position, with forwards demonstrating higher output than midfielders. Additionally, the study noted differences in average medial-lateral speed between dominant and non-dominant legs.

Research from the University of Notre Dame Australia examined how perceptions of physical activity at age 14 influence fitness at age 17. Analyzing 1,056 participants, the study found that intrinsic health and social factors were the primary drivers for valuing physical activity. It also noted that males rated extrinsic factors more highly than females.

Furthermore, a dissertation from the University of Central Florida investigated the jammer arm punch press (JPP). The study assessed the reliability of load-velocity profiles for the JPP and explored how high-intensity intermittent exercise and dehydration impact motor coordination and cognitive reaction inhibition.

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Raine Study · University of Central Florida · University of Notre Dame Australia

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Research on young football players identified significant differences in average medial-lateral speed between dominant and non-dominant legs. dspace.rsu.lv
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] In a longitudinal study, males reported higher ratings for extrinsic factors regarding physical activity compared to females. researchonline.nd.edu.au
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Research into the jammer arm punch press (JPP) demonstrated moderate-to-good test-retest reliability for load-velocity profile assessments.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] A study of over 1,000 participants found that perceptions of physical activity importance are primarily driven by intrinsic health and social factors. researchonline.nd.edu.au
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] In a study of young football players in Latvia, forwards showed significantly higher peak power output compared to midfielders. dspace.rsu.lv

Sources

Evaluation of the Effect of Intensive Resistance Exercises on Anaerobic and Balance Performance in Young Football Players. Doctoral Thesis [dspace.rsu.lv]
Simplified Control of Neuromuscular Stimulation Systems for Restoration of Reach With Limb Stiffness as a Modifiable Degree of Freedom [digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu]
Perceptions of the Likelihood and Importance of Physical Activity Outcomes at 14 Years Affects Physical Fitness at 17 Years [researchonline.nd.edu.au]
Evaluating the Brain-Muscle Connectivity of Cyclic Ankle Pedaling Movement in a Clinical Setting [stars.library.ucf.edu]