Browsing MINDS@UW Whitewater by Author "Albrechtsen, Steven J."
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Anaerobic power profiles for track and field
Johnson, Michael J. (2008-12-02)This research sought to determine the importance of lower and upper body muscular power in relation to performance in track and field events. During the late competitive outdoor season, 32 male and female track and field ... -
Creatine and other nutritional supplements: issues for young athletes
Garrison, Gary E. (University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2011-11-30)Never before in the history of American sport has there been such a demand to win and such an expectation to excel. This demand has led many young athletes to experiment with creatine and other nutritional supplements. ... -
Differences in maximal exercise during running and cycling as a function of mode of exercise for training and competition
Stein, Tyler D. (University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2014-06-16)The purpose of this research project was to compare maximal exercise during running and cycling in athletes who train and compete in running, athletes who train and compete in cycling, and athletes who train and compete ... -
Effect of nicotine and muscle performance using a Wingate Anaerobic Test on collegiate football players
Meier, Joel N. (2006-06-12)Nicotine is a naturally occurring addictive alkaloid and in some cases, a lethal drug. The long-term harmful effects of nicotine have been widely documented through means of publications, commercials and even billboards ... -
Effects of autoregulatory progressive resistance exercise periodization versus linear periodization on muscular strength and anaerobic power in collegiate wrestlers
Weber, Chris J. (University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2015-06)The main purpose of this study was to observe the effects of the autoregulatory progressive resistance exercise (APRE) protocol versus linear periodization (LP) on anaerobic and strength performances in collegiate wrestlers. ... -
Muscular power (upper and lower body) and performance in the hammer throw
Cook, Meagan K. (2006-08-31)The relationship between upper body power, lower body power, and performance in the hammer throw was studied. At a late season NCAA track and field meet, nine athletes from Division III universities, with at least one ... -
Physical activity of online high school students
Pease, Amy (2008-12-02)Today, there are a growing number of overweight and obese teenagers. This is a result of low activity levels, poor eating habits, and a society driven by convenience and technology. Many people, especially teenagers eat ... -
Power development in hill climbing as a function of bicycle weight
Wood, Brandon M. (2007-01-25)The purpose of this research was to evaluate the effects of differences in the weight of bicycles on power development while riding uphill. Thirteen competitive bicycle racers performed two hill climbs in a single exercise ... -
Resistance training and effects on distance running performance
Ireland, Joshua B. (University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2013-09-11)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect that simultaneous resistance training and endurance training had on distance running performance through the retrospective analysis of the existing public information ...