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Kaufmann, D. A.; Ware, W. B. – Research Quarterly, 1977
Warmup with leg-elevation recovery techniques proved to produce significantly higher performance levels in repeated running tests when compared to the absence of warmup and warmup without recovery. (MB)
Descriptors: Athletics, Performance Factors, Running
Cox, Richard H. – Research Quarterly, 1978
For volleyball players, the slide step technique of moving laterally was shown to be faster than either the cross-over or jab cross-over steps. (MM)
Descriptors: Athletes, Athletics, Performance Factors, Success
Baker, John A. W.; Putnam, Carol A. – Research Quarterly, 1979
Selected responses of a tennis racket and ball during the impact phase were investigated to establish the influence of grip firmness on ball velocity after impact. (MM)
Descriptors: Athletic Equipment, Performance Factors, Research, Tennis
Budney, David R.; Bellow, Donald G. – Research Quarterly, 1979
This analysis of a golf swing shows how certain swing faults and defects can be objectively detected and corrected. (MM)
Descriptors: Athletic Equipment, Golf, Performance Factors, Research
Cochran, Barbara J. – Research Quarterly, 1975
In this study, it was determined that the fatigue state of the learner had a favorable influence on both performance and learning of certain novel motor skills. (JS)
Descriptors: Fatigue (Biology), Learning, Performance Factors, Psychomotor Skills
Weltman, Arthur; And Others – Research Quarterly, 1977
Descriptors: Exercise, Exercise (Physiology), Fatigue (Biology), Performance Factors
Falls, Harold B.; Humphrey L. Dennis – Research Quarterly, 1978
It would appear that certain body types may be advantageous for championship performance in womens gymnastics. These body types are those with relative fat approaching that of the male, higher than average mesomorphy, and lower than average endomorphy. (MJB)
Descriptors: Athletes, Gymnastics, Performance Factors, Success
Nelson, Jack K. – Research Quarterly, 1978
Endurance is highly influenced by motivation. (MM)
Descriptors: Motivation, Motivation Techniques, Performance Factors, Physical Activities
Slovic, Paul – Research Quarterly, 1977
Similar systematic relationships exist between personal characteristics, training, and performance on the marathon, regardless of whether they derive from differences among individuals participating in the same run or from differences within the same person in two separate marathons. (Author)
Descriptors: Athletes, Participant Characteristics, Performance Factors, Running
Linden, Michael – Research Quarterly, 1977
Factor analysis of performance in Olympic decathlon events reveals four basic functions expressed in sprints, throwing events, distance runs, and jumping events: running speed, explosive arm strength, running endurance, and explosive leg strength. (MJB)
Descriptors: Athletics, Muscular Strength, Performance Factors, Track and Field
Safrit, Margaret J.; And Others – Research Quarterly, 1977
The average ball velocity in an overarm throw was significantly higher in a gymnasium than in a laboratory. (MB)
Descriptors: Athletics, Environmental Influences, Performance Factors, Testing Programs
Dainis, A. – Research Quarterly, 1979
For a good handspring vault the gymnast should reach the horse with good upward velocity and proper body angle. (JD)
Descriptors: Critical Incidents Method, Gymnastics, Performance Factors, Skill Analysis
Hopkins, David R. – Research Quarterly, 1979
Tests are described that will objectively measure playing ability and discriminate between successful and unsuccessful basketball players. (JD)
Descriptors: Basketball, Measurement Techniques, Performance Factors, Skill Analysis
Plagenhoef, Stanley – Research Quarterly, 1979
The physiological mechanics of kayaking and canoeing are examined. (JD)
Descriptors: Athletics, Biochemistry, Biomechanics, Canoeing
Cunningham, James; Dowell, Linus – Research Quarterly, 1976
Descriptors: Athletics, Football, Performance Criteria, Performance Factors
