Thesis (M.S.)--Brock University, 2009. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 48-54).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Colorado State University, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.S.)--Springfield College, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references. Also available online (PDF file) by a subscription to the set or by purchasing the individual file.

Thesis (M.S.) -- Central Connecticut State University, 2006. / Thesis advisor: Kimberly Tower. "... in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Science in Physical Education." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 33-36). Also available via the World Wide Web.

Thesis (M.S.)--Springfield College, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.A.)--Defiance College, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 54-56).

M.Phil. (Sport & Movement Studies) / Resistance training (RT) is an essential element of fitness for most sports. Most athletic activities involve faster and more powerful movements than those found in maximal strength exercises. Thus athletes could be exceptionally strong but lack explosive power. The aim of the study was to determine the possible effect of two different RT programmes on the sprinting performance of men aged 18–25. Body composition was assessed via anthropometrical measurements and lower extremity power was assessed via vertical jump and the Margaria Kalamen Power Test. Speed and acceleration will be assessed via a 40 meter, 60 meter, 80 meter and 100 meter sprint tests. Thirty athletes were randomly divided into three groups (two experimental groups n=10 each and a control group n=10). Two different RT programmes (“General”, G and “Specialised”, SP) were applied for eight weeks in the two experimental groups, while the control group (C) had no form of strength training. Both training programmes included two sessions per week, each lasting 60 minutes. Components that were tested included anthropometrical, body composition, lower extremity strength and 1RM measurements in regards to their 40m, 60m, 80m and 100m sprint time. Significant difference between SP, GP and C, at a P-value of 0.05, was determined by a dependant t-test. An independent t-test was used to determine significant difference between the three groups. The results showed that there was a significant improvement on body fat (BF) % in SP (-1.71 ± 0.21), GP (-0.19 ± 0.57) and muscle mass (MM) % in SP (1.88 ± 3.23). There was a significant difference in explosive power (MK) for the specialised group (p=0.013) and the 60m sprint for the specialised group (p=0.047). One repetition maximum (1RM) bench press (p=0.005 SP and GP), 1RM deadlift (p=0.005 SP), 1RM power clean (p=0.005 SP) and 1RM squat (p=0.005 GP) improved in the relevant groups as indicated. There was a significant difference between the groups completing a 60m sprint (p=0.022), 80m sprint (p=0.057), 100m sprint (p=0.025) and 1RM bench strength test (p=0.007) at post-test. Positive correlations were found between MM% on 60m (p=0.021), 80m (p=0.01) and 100m (p=0.019) sprinting times and MK and 40m (p=0.015) sprinting time.

This study was to determine the effects of a six-week program of dynamic weight training upon flexibility.

This study examined the longitudinal relationship between repetitions in reserve (RIR) and average concentric velocity (ACV) in the back squat and bench press exercises. Fourteen resistance-trained men were randomized into two groups (4-6RIR or 1-3RIR) and completed a six-week program. The RIR/ACV slope was significantly greater (p<0.001) in the bench press (0.027±}0.001m.s-1) than squat (0.020±}0.001m.s-1), and was steeper in 1-3RIR than 4-6RIR (p<0.001). The RIR/ACV relationship varied from set-to-set (p=0.001); however, the largest difference in ACV at the same RIR from set-to-set was only 0.044 m.s-1; likely not practically meaningful. The RIR/ACV relationship changed over time (p=0.004); however, since training was not to failure, it is unclear if this longitudinal change was due to improved RIR accuracy or a true change in the RIR/ACV relationship. Therefore, the RIR/ACV relationship is exercise-specific and practically stable from set-to-set; however, future research is needed to determine the long-term stability of this relationship. / Includes bibliography. / Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2021. / FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection

Overtraining is a common problem in athletes that prevents many from becoming "elite". A decrement in an athlete's performance is usually an indicator that overtraining syndrome may be developing. Unfortunately, there is no model that can determine overtraining. A decline in performance results in a depression in maximum muscular force. It is not known whether the force depression is a result of central or peripheral factors. In this study, the two training protocols on different legs determined whether force declines are muscular (peripheral) or psychological (central). Specifically, in this study, the subjects trained one leg at maximal intensity for two weeks, and the other trained at a low intensity for two weeks. After training for two weeks, both legs were placed on a low intensity workout to monitor the recovery process. The purpose of this study was to observe muscle strength performance decrements after overtraining one leg in comparison to properly training the other leg by knee extension exercises for two weeks in trained males. Also, after overtraining the one leg for two weeks, the leg was placed on a reduced training program in order to look at recovery if overtraining occurred. Maximal force output was measured isokinetically on the Biodex three times: pre-, post-, and final test. An analysis of this data revealed no significant changes in maximal muscular force output after a high intensity training protocol. Therefore, this investigation demonstrated that overtraining in the quadricep did not result from the two weeks of high intensity resistance training. / Master of Science