This study assessed muscular torque and rate of torque development following concentric (CON) or eccentric (ECC) isokinetic training. Thirty-eight women were randomly assigned to either CON or ECC training groups. Training consisted of knee extension and flexion of the nondominant leg three times per week for 20 weeks (SD = 1). Eccentric training…

This paper begins with a discussion of terminology and of the distinctions between bodybuilding, powerlifting, and weightlifting. Weightlifting is presented as the only weight training-associated sport in the Olympic Games. The overhead movements and bodyweight classes involved in the sport are described, and advantages of free weight training are…

A study compared physiologic responses of healthy paraplegic males to those of healthy, able-bodied males during maximal arm ergometry. Fifteen able-bodied, healthy adult males and 13 healthy adult male paraplegics followed an exercise program involving heart rate, increased exercise loads, and oxygen uptake. Results from an analysis of the data…

A study determined the effects of fatigue produced in the upper extremities on the reaction time, movement time, and response time of the lower extremities in 30 male subjects, 19-25 years old. Each subject participated in a 10 trial practice session one day prior to the experiment and immediately preceding the pre-test. The pre-test consisted of…

The exercises described in this booklet comprise a physical fitness program of moderate intensity. Exercises are graded according to difficulty, and, in most cases, balanced to encompass physical fitness components essential to health, maintaining optimum body weight, and promoting efficient movement. Illustrations and descriptions are given of:…

The purpose of this book is to bring together in one volume the information necessary for a complete gymnastics program for women. It is divided into four major sections. Part one deals with conditioning the body, the importance of dance, and a short history of women's gymnastics. Part two covers the techniques and equipment for modern rhythmic…

This investigation studied the physiological profiles of eight highly trained female dance majors. To be considered highly trained, each subject had to be dancing a minimum of three hours a day, four to five days a week, for the last year. They also had to meet the criterion of dancing at least ten hours a week for the last five years prior to…

This booklet presents six articles dealing with rejuvenating physical education instruction in the elementary schools. The first article encourages the use of the 50-yard dash, the broad and high jumps, and relay races in physical education programs. The second article presents movement exercises that are designed to help children explore, solve…

The use of the timed sit up as a measure of abdominal fitness has been challenged. This article describes experiments designed to evaluate a modified curl up test as an alternative. Subjects were 20 college students averaging 25.3 years of age. Results are discussed. (Author/MT)

Using electromyography (EMG), researchers studied changes in the control of biceps and triceps brachii muscles that occurred as women college students learned two elbow flexion tasks. Data on EMG activity, angular kinematics, training, and angular displacement were analyzed. (Author/PP)

The aim of the present study is to see whether children exposed to long daily traveling to and from school are hampered in their physical development. (Author)

College men and women were studied to ascertain the force-time components of a rapid voluntary muscle contraction for five muscle groups. Researchers found that the time required for full contraction differs: (1) in men and women; and (2) among the five muscle groups. (Authors/PP)

To compare the kinematic and kinetic effects of fatigue on the biomechanics of sprint running, male subjects were filmed performing a short maximal exertion sprint and a long fatiguing sprint. Observable differences in the productive muscular activity of the better and the poorer sprinters occurred during the ground-phase of their strides.…