A Standardized System of Training-Intensity Guidelines for Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-162
Author(s):  
Christopher P. Belcher ◽  
Cynthia Lee A. Pemberton
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Field Study ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Track And Field ◽  
Training Intensity ◽  
Physiological Mechanisms ◽  
Perceived Utility ◽  
Reliable Indication ◽  
Performance Abilities ◽  
Cross Country

A training program designed to optimize athletes’ performance abilities cannot be practically planned or implemented without a valid and reliable indication of training intensity and its effect on the physiological mechanisms of the human body. The objectives of this paper are to (a) review training-intensity guidelines developed for coaches, inclusive of the associated physiologic metrics validated in a field study; (b) describe a seasonal application of the guidelines for coaches; and (c) share supporting commentary from coaches interviewed in the field study. A standardized system of training-intensity guidelines for the sports of track and field/cross country was field tested. The system was modeled after the standardized system of training-intensity guidelines used by USA Swimming. Track and field and cross country coaches were asked to comment on the perceived utility of the standardized training-intensity guidelines. Results of the field study show that coaches uniformly confirmed the utility and applicability of the training-intensity guidelines.

Human Physiology: A Very Short Introduction

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamie A. Davies
Keyword(s):  
Human Physiology ◽  
Medical Research ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Physiological Mechanisms ◽  
Short Introduction ◽  
Process Information ◽  
Internal Parameters ◽  
The Creation

Human Physiology: A Very Short Introduction explores how the human body works, senses, reacts, and defends itself. Physiology is the science of life. It considers how human bodies are supplied with energy, how they maintain their internal parameters, the ways in which they gather and process information or take action, and the creation of new generations. This VSI examines the experiments undertaken to understand the interplay of the vast variety of physiological mechanisms and principles within us, and analyses the ethical issues involved. It also looks at how enhanced understandings of physiological knowledge can help inform medical research and care.

A Visual Comparison of Psychological Profiles between Able-Bodied and Wheelchair Athletes

1984 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keith Henschen ◽  
Michael Horvat ◽  
Ron French
Keyword(s):  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Human Body ◽  
The State ◽  
Mood States ◽  
Track And Field ◽  
Mental Skills ◽  
Profile Of Mood States ◽  
Psychological Profile ◽  
State Trait Anxiety Inventory ◽  
Wheelchair Athletes

The purpose of this study was to visually compare the psychological profile of 33 male wheelchair athletes who competed in track and field events, with previous results of able-bodied athletes. Based on the data gathered using the Profile of Mood States and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory the wheelchair athletes demonstrated a profile similar to that of able-bodied athletes. This finding was discussed in terms of mental skills that may be developed by wheelchair athletes because of their injuries, possible influence of medication, and higher level of demonstrated anger.Considering that the human body is made for movement, it is a universally accepted fact that sports are one of the activities that are extremely healthy for man. Unlike the machines invented by man, the human machine deteriorates with inactivity. (Monnazzi, 1982, p. 85)

scholarly journals VITAMIN STATUS IN ATHLETES OF DIFFERENT SPORTS BEFORE COMPETITIONS

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 20-27
Author(s):  
N Potolitsyna ◽  
A Nutrikhin ◽  
E Bojko
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Women Athletes ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Komi Republic ◽  
Track And Field ◽  
Blood Sampling ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Vitamin Status ◽  
Cross Country

Aim. The aim of this study was to assess the vitamin status of athletes involved in various sports before important competitions. Materials and Methods. Athletes (n = 176) from six sports (сross-country skiing, biathlon, cycling, track-and-field, taekwondo, basketball) living in the territory of the Komi Republic were examined. Blood sampling was performed from the cubital vein 5–7 days before important competitions. Results. The results of this study showed widespread inadequate levels of some of the vitamins in athletes. The greatest number of people with hypovitaminosis (especially vitamins B1 and E) was among cross-country skiers, biathletes and taekwondo athletes. In general, the situation was similar for men and women. Comparative ana­lysis of the vitamin status in athletes and people from this area (not athletes) showed that women-athletes had a generally higher incidence of deficiency than nonathletic women, and men-athletes had a similar vitamin status to nonathletic men. Conclusion. The results of this study showed that highly skilled athletes, regardless of the sport, were characterized by a high risk of vitamin deficiency. It is necessary to pay attention to the vitamin status of athletes, so as not to put at risk their health and physical performance.

scholarly journals Knowledge and awareness among college students about the importance of iron blockage in tuberculosis - A survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL3) ◽  
pp. 1431-1438
Author(s):  
Naz Fathima Raj Mohamed ◽  
Gayatri Devi R ◽  
Yuvaraj Babu K
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis ◽  
Causative Agent ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Metabolic Pathways ◽  
Main Role ◽  
Physiological Mechanisms ◽  
New Methods ◽  
Current Survey ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Tuberculosis threatens to destroy millions across the globe. There is an urgent need for new methods to prevent and treat the disease. Similar to most microorganisms, mycobacterium tuberculosis - the causative agent of tuberculosis, requires iron for important metabolic pathways. Since iron is not readily accessible in the host, pathogens must compete aggressively to create an infection for this metal, but they must also carefully regulate the acquisition of iron, as excess free iron can be highly toxic. The aim of the study was to create awareness of iron blockage and stop tuberculosis among college students. A descriptive survey was conducted among various college students using questionnaires in google forms. The questionnaire consists of 16 questions were framed based on the knowledge and awareness of iron knowledge to stop tuberculosis and receive a response from 100 participants. In this survey, 67.53% were aware of Mycobacterium tuberculosis cause tuberculosis in the human body and 59.74% were aware that bacteria which causes tuberculosis to need iron to survive but 27.27% were not aware. Majority of participants were aware that iron was capable of restarting replication and refractive to antibodies and trigger the state of persistence bacteria. Nearly 57.14% of participants Mycobacterium tuberculosis has a remarkable ability to persist in the absence of Fe, but 19.48% stated it does not survive. By this current survey, it can be evident that the majority of participants are educated about knowledge of tuberculosis associated with causes, main role and physiological mechanisms involved in it.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document