Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 1981. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 183-187). Available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center.

Thesis (M.A.) -- University of Texas at Arlington, 2008.

Previous and current research findings contradict each other about whether a relationship exists between Fibularis Muscle Strength and Lateral Ankle Sprain. As it stands, there is no finality about the relationship between Fibularis Muscle Strength and Lateral Ankle Sprain. Hence, this study was aimed at establishing whether a relationship exists between Fibularis Muscle Strength and Lateral Ankle Sprain amongst high school net ball players in Gauteng Northern Region. If a relationship does exist and is well understood, further research may be recommended to come up with a rehabilitation protocol that may be used to prevent Lateral Ankle Sprain. In conducting this study, a longitudinal analytical approach was adopted where subjects were observed over a four months period of high school netball season in Gauteng Northern Region. This was the best design for this study because it enabled the researcher to examine the relationship between independent variables (Height, weight, age, balance and Fibularis Muscle Strength) and the dependent variable (Lateral Ankle Sprain). 100 randomly selected high school female netball players, ranging in age from 13 to 19 years (mean ± SD = 16.5 ±1.27), who represented schools in tournaments and games participated in this study. The researcher recorded baseline measurements of Fibularis Muscle Strength, balance, demographic characteristics (age, height and weight) for each of the 100 randomly selected subjects 2 weeks before the beginning of 2009 netball season. Subjects who sustained Lateral Ankle Sprain, during the netball season, filled in injury assessment forms which were collected by the researcher on every Monday until the end of the netball season. Data was then analysed using logistic regression analyses with testing done at 0.05 level of significance. The findings from this study revealed that 5% of the subjects reported Lateral Ankle Sprain. Balance and age were significantly associated with lateral ankle sprain (p<0.05) while Fibularis Muscle Strength, weight and height were not (p>0.05). Therefore, there was no relationship between Fibularis Muscle Strength and Lateral Ankle Sprain. Furthermore, Age and balance were identified as predictors of lateral ankle sprain.

Thesis PlanB (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2009. / Includes bibliographical references.

The purpose of this study was to exam the possible differences in the experienced self-confidence and motivation among the elite players in bandy and amateur players in bandy. In addition, any differences between boys and girls within the same area to be studied. A total of 112 athletes participated of whom 52 of them classified as elite players and 60 amateur players, with 62 boys and 50 girls. The athletes filled at one point in the questionnaires The Sport Motivation Scale, Harter’s (1980) “competence scale” and The Sport Confidence Inventory. The results demonstrated differences between elite players and amateur players in the variables perceived motivation and perceived self-confidence. The results showed that the amateur players had a higher perceived amotivation than elite players experienced in this study. Furthermore, results showed that elite players feel they have a higher sport-confidence than amateur players had. Furthermore, it shows also the result of a significant difference between boys and girls perceived motivation and sport-confidence in this study. The boys show a higher result in motivation and sport-confidence.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Brigham Young University. Dept of Exercise Sciences, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 83-86).

Thesis (M.A.)--University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references (leaf 43).

M.Phil. / There is a lack of descriptive data on the physiological and physical profiles of elite junior badminton players in South Africa. The purpose of this study was to measure and describe the body composition, aerobic power, muscular characteristics, speed, flexibility and agility of the elite junior badminton players in South Africa. Eight male and seven female badminton players between the ages of 14 and 18 years who were selected for the junior national badminton squad of South Africa participated in this study. The players participated in the following field tests: multistage-shuttle run; vertical jump; lunge jump; sit-ups; push-ups; forwards and backwards speed at 2,4, and 6m and the SEMO agility test. Each subject was tested on the Cybex II Isokinetic Dynamometer to determine absolute and relative peak torque of the hamstring and quadriceps muscle groups, the functional and conventional hamstring:quadriceps ratios, as well as the arm power-endurance ratios. Flexibility was measured using the Leighton Flexometer. The following means (+ SD) were observed for the male players: height 180.4 (8.1)cm; mass 73.4 (9.7)kg; body fat 9.6 (1.6)%; somatotype 3.0:4.1:3.1 (1.0:1.1:1.0) and VO2max 50.7 (3.0) mlO2.kg-1.min-1. The female players had the following means (+ SD): height 161.2 (4.3)cm; mass 58.1 (7.9)kg; body fat 19.2 (4.5)%; somatotype 4.0:4.3:2.0 (1.0:1.1:0.7) and VO2max 42.0 (2.8) mlO2.kg-1.min-1. The physical fitness components of the players in this study that were found to be weaker than the norm, and would need to be improved greatly included their aerobic power, leg power and flexibility. Other fitness areas that were not necessarily found to be a weakness, but could be improved further to enhance their game, is their hamstring strength, eccentric leg strength, upper body and abdominal endurance, backward speed and agility. / Mr. A.J.J. Lombard

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Thesis (M. Phil.)--University of Hong Kong, 2010. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 242-263). Also available in print.