scholarly journals Relationship between Ice Hockey-Specific Complex Test (IHCT) and Match Performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 3080
Author(s):  
René Schwesig ◽  
Kevin G. Laudner ◽  
Karl-Stefan Delank ◽  
Richard Brill ◽  
Stephan Schulze
Keyword(s):  
Test Performance ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Ice Hockey ◽  
Performance Parameters ◽  
Performance Score ◽  
Hockey Player ◽  
Specific Complex ◽  
Complex Test ◽  
Effectiveness Of Training ◽  
The Individual

This prospective study aimed to validate the IHCT using a match performance score (MPS). Seventeen 3rd league male professional ice hockey field players (mean ± SD; age: 28.0 ± 6.95 years; 10 forwards, 7 defenders) completed the IHCT and were observed in the subsequent competitive match period. Match performance data were collected over 2 months (number of matches: 13-15). Based on these evaluated matches, the MPS consisting of goals, assists, penalty time, plus-minus, and number of matches was calculated for each player. The IHCT contains load parameters (e.g., 10 m and 30 m skate times, transition/weave agility times with and without a puck, slap and wrist shot puck velocities on goal) and stress parameters (e.g., lactate, heart rate). The 30 m sprint skate without puck (r2 = 0.41) and the maximum wrist shot velocity before test (r2 = 0.36) were the test performance parameters with the highest relevance for match performance. The velocity of shots on goal (SOG) displayed the highest correlation for any on-ice performance parameter (30 m sprint without puck: r = 0.76). These results provide evidence of the validity of the IHCT and the usefulness of the MPS to quantify match performance. Obviously, sprint and shot velocities are important parameters to be a successful ice hockey player. Based on these findings, IHCT and MPS are valuable assessments for coaches to evaluate the individual match performance and the effectiveness of training programs. Further research is needed to extend the scope of the IHCT and MPS for 1st and 2nd league players and for a stronger differentiation between forwards and defenders.

Reliability of an ice hockey-specific complex test

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (03) ◽  
pp. 196-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
René Schwesig ◽  
Andreas Lauenroth ◽  
Stephan Schulze ◽  
Kevin Laudner ◽  
Thomas Bartels ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate Recovery ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Ice Hockey ◽  
Intrarater Reliability ◽  
Rater Reliability ◽  
Training Interventions ◽  
Specific Complex ◽  
Complex Test ◽  
Effectiveness Of Training ◽  
Stress Parameters

Abstract Background This study assessed the intra-rater reliability of an ice hockey-specific complex test (IHCT) that reflects the intense multidirectional and intermittent efforts required in ice hockey. Methods Twenty professional players executed the IHCT twice over an interval of 2 days. Load parameters included a 10-m sprint, a 30-m transition with and without a puck, as well as slap and wrist shots. Stress parameters were lactate concentrations and heart rates. Results The intrarater reliability (ICC) ranged from 0.54 to 0.98 for load parameters, and from 0.26 to 0.87 for stress parameters. 33 % (3/9) of stress parameters and 82 % (18/22) of load parameters had an ICC > 0.75. The largest limits of agreement were 41.6 for slap shot 1 after test and 50.4 for 6-min heart rate recovery. The smallest were 0.40 (10-m sprint without a puck) and 5.36 (resting lactate). The intra-rater reliability as shown by the coefficient of variation (CV) was lower for stress than for load parameters (mean CV: 13.4 vs. 4.7). 68 % (15/22) of load parameters and 11 % (1/9) of stress parameters showed a CV below 5 %. Conclusion The IHCT is currently the only ice hockey-specific complex test with scientifically tested reliability and validity that can analyze performance under conditions similar to competition. It is suggested that coaches, fitness coaches and sports scientists explore use of this test as a valid tool to assess players’ performance and the effectiveness of training interventions.

scholarly journals Responsiveness and Relationships of Shooting Performance to On-Ice Physical Performance Tests

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (21) ◽  
pp. 10218
Author(s):  
Eduard Kurz ◽  
Stephan Schulze ◽  
Matti Panian ◽  
Richard Brill ◽  
Karl-Stefan Delank ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Performance ◽  
Elimination Rate ◽  
Ice Hockey ◽  
Heart Rate Reserve ◽  
Performance Tests ◽  
Acute Effects ◽  
Speed Reduction ◽  
Hockey Players ◽  
Specific Complex ◽  
Complex Test

The aim of this investigation was to quantify the acute effects of the execution of the physical performance tests within the ice hockey-specific complex test (IHCT) on shooting performance. Thirty-four professional male ice hockey players with an average of 6.9 years of playing experience were recruited. The slap shot (SS) was found to accelerate the puck with a higher speed and greater precision. After the IHCT, the maximum puck speed of successful goal shots decreased considerably (p < 0.001, d > 1.5). The puck speed percentage decrement after the IHCT did not differ between the SS (6.1, SD = 4.4, −5.5–17.9) and the wrist shot (WS, 6.0, SD = 3.5, −0.9–12.2, p = 0.86, d = 0.03). The magnitude of puck speed reduction in the WS was inversely related to the functional heart rate reserve (r = −0.44, p = 0.02) and the blood lactate elimination rate (r = −0.43, p < 0.02). The linear and COD speed tests on-ice resulted in a higher amount of successful goal shots. These findings highlight the interaction of intense on-ice testing and goal-shooting performance.

Validity of a basketball-specific complex test in female professional players

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (02) ◽  
pp. 125-133
Author(s):  
René Schwesig ◽  
Souhail Hermassi ◽  
Andreas Lauenroth ◽  
Kevin Laudner ◽  
Alexander Koke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lactate Threshold ◽  
Performance Score ◽  
Endurance Test ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Professional Basketball ◽  
Testing Protocol ◽  
Specific Complex ◽  
Performance Abilities ◽  
Complex Test ◽  
Explained Variance

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to assess the validity of a new basketball-specific complex test (BBCT) based on the ascertained match performance.Fourteen female professional basketball players (ages: 23.4 ± 1.8 years) performed the BBCT and a treadmill test (TT) at the beginning of pre-season training. Lactate, heart rate (HR), time, shooting precision and number of errors were measured during the four test sequences of the BBCT (short distance sprinting with direction changes, with and without a ball; fast break; lay-up parcours; sprint endurance test). In addition, lactate threshold (LT) and HR were assessed at selected times throughout the TT and the BBCT and over 6 (TT) or 10 (BBCT) minutes after the tests. The match performance score (mps) was calculated on specific parameters (e. g. points) collected during all matches during the subsequent season (22 matches). The mps served as the “gold standard” within the validation process for the BBCT and the TT.TT parameters demonstrated an explained variance (EV) between 0 % (HR recovery) and 11 % (running speed at 6 mmol/l LT). The EV from the BBCT was higher and ranged from 0 % (HR recovery 6 minutes after end of exercise) to 28 % (sprint endurance test after 8 of 10 sprints). Ten out of 21 BBCT parameters (48 %) and 2 out of 5 TT parameters (40 %) demonstrated an EV higher than 10 %. Average EV for all parameters was 12 % (BBCT) and 6 % (TT), respectively. The BBCT had a higher validity than the TT for predicting match performance. These findings suggest that coaches and scientists should consider using the BBCT testing protocol to estimate the match performance abilities of elite female players.

scholarly journals Revisión sistemática sobre los programas de Entrenamiento Socioemocional para niños y adolescentes de 6 a 18 años publicados entre 2011 y 2015/Systematic Review of Social-Emotional Training Programs For Children and Adolescents

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josefina Rubiales ◽  
Daina Russo ◽  
Juan Pablo Paneiva Pompa ◽  
Rocío González
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
Mode Of Application ◽  
Revisión Sistemática ◽  
Effectiveness Of Training ◽  
America Latina ◽  
Number Of Publications ◽  
The Individual

<p><em><strong>Español</strong></em></p><p>En las últimas décadas ha aumentado el número de publicaciones sobre programas de entrenamiento socioemocional y se consideran como factores protectores que facilitan la adaptación de la persona al contexto y favorecen un mejor afrontamiento ante diferentes situaciones de la vida, así como ante situaciones de estrés. El objetivo del presente trabajo fue realizar una revisión sistemática de programas de entrenamiento socioemocional realizados en niños y adolescentes con el fin de seleccionar los más apropiados. El proceso de búsqueda se efectuó a partir de las bases de datos: PsycInfo, MedLine, ERIC, Red de Revistas Científicas de América Latina y El Caribe, Scielo, PUBMED, con palabras claves en inglés y español. Los resultados muestran que, de los 19 artículos que fueron seleccionados por cumplir con los criterios, se identificaron 17 programas de entrenamiento, la mayoría realizados en España y en el período 2011-2015. Los objetivos fueron, en mayor medida, destinados a entrenar la inteligencia emocional, seguido por los entrenamientos mixtos y en menor medida los destinados a entrenar las habilidades sociales. Se identificaron las técnicas empleadas en estos programas, la duración promedio de las intervenciones, la modalidad de aplicación, los administradores y los destinatarios. Por último, del total de los estudios analizados, la mayoría evidencia efectividad del entrenamiento para algunas de las variables analizadas. La evidencia presentada puede ser de utilidad para investigadores y profesionales del área de la salud y la educación que trabajen con niños y adolescentes.</p><p><em><strong>English</strong></em></p><p>In recent decades the number of publications on social-emotional training programs has increased, achieving consideration as protective factors that facilitate the adaptation of the individual to their context and allow better coping with different life situations, as well as of stressful situations. The objective of the present study was to perform a systematic review of social-emotional training programs in children and adolescents in order to select the most appropriate ones. The search process was carried out in the following databases: PsycInfo, MedLine, ERIC, Red de Revistas Científicas de América Latina y el Caribe, Scielo, PUBMED, with key words in English and Spanish and certain inclusion criteria. The results showed that of the 19 articles that were selected because they met the criteria, 17 training programs were identified, most of them carried out in Spain during the 2011-2015 period. The objectives of these training programs were to a greater extent, adapted to emotional intelligence, followed to a lesser extent by mixed training. The techniques used in these programs were identified, together with the duration of the interventions, the mode of application, the administrators and the recipients. Finally, of the total studies analyzed, most evidenced the effectiveness of training for some of the variables analyzed. The evidence presented may be useful for researchers and professionals in the area of health and education who work with children and adolescents.</p>

scholarly journals Reference Data by Player Position for an Ice Hockey-Specific Complex Test

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 280
Author(s):  
Stephan Schulze ◽  
Kevin G. Laudner ◽  
Karl-Stefan Delank ◽  
Richard Brill ◽  
René Schwesig
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Reference Data ◽  
Ice Hockey ◽  
Training Period ◽  
Specific Reference ◽  
Average Performance ◽  
Specific Complex ◽  
Complex Test ◽  
Standard Deviations ◽  
Player Performance

The aim of this study was to investigate position-specific (forwards, defenders) reference data for a scientifically evaluated (validity, reliability) ice hockey-specific complex test (IHCT). One hundred and four 3rd league professional ice hockey field players (mean ± standard deviations (SD); age: 26.4 ± 5.62 years) volunteered for the investigation. Players were categorized as forwards (n = 64) and defenders (n = 40). Data from the IHCT were collected over six seasons from three 3rd league teams. The IHCT included parameters for load (e.g., 10 m and 30 m skate times, transition and weave agility times with and without a puck, slap and wrist shots on goal) and stress (e.g., lactate, heart rate). The only significant (p < 0.002) difference between forwards and defenders for performance were found for weave agility with puck (p < 0.001). Forwards showed a higher average performance in this parameter than defenders. Differences were also found in weave agility without a puck (p = 0.008), 30 m backward sprinting without puck (p = 0.012) and goals after test (p = 0.030). This study provides position-specific reference data for a valid and reliable ice hockey-specific complex test for the 3rd league. These results may be used by coaches to judge player performance based on position (forwards vs. defenders). Moreover, coaches may use these data to evaluate the effectiveness of the most recent training period. Further research should extend this database to 1st and 2nd league players in order to enhance the scope of the test.

A Study On Employee Perception On Effectiveness Of Training Programs In Myanmar Citizens Bank

2019 ◽  
Vol 118 (11) ◽  
pp. 603-618
Author(s):  
ZawZawMyint ◽  
Sandeep Poddar ◽  
Abhijit Ghosh ◽  
Amiya Bhaumik
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Employee Perceptions ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Effectiveness Of Training ◽  
And Training

In banking industries, employees are entrusted with different roles and responsibilities, and training enables them to carry out these roles and responsibilities efficiently by let them to learn new things. Moreover, it will prepare them to take up higher responsibilities in the future. Therefore, this study focuses to analyze the employee perceptions on effectiveness of Training Programs in Myanmar Citizens Bank (MCB).  By using the descriptive research method, primary data are collected from the responsible persons and employees of MCB in head office, branches. Secondary data are gathered and scrutinized from relevant text books, records and annual reports from MCB. The research revealed that there are four kinds of training programs in MCB. Moreover, this paper revealed that MCB successfully delivered its training programs in year 2015 to 2018 and the trainees have positive perceptions on effectiveness of training programs in MCB. Based on these results, this paper pointed out the important facts that can give improvement actions for effective and efficient training programs in Myanmar Citizen Banks.

Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Tendon Rupture in an Ice Hockey Player

2003 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 459-461 ◽  
Author(s):  
Conrad Wang ◽  
Thomas J. Gill ◽  
Bertram Zarins ◽  
James H. Herndon
Keyword(s):  
Tendon Rupture ◽  
Ice Hockey ◽  
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris ◽  
Hockey Player

scholarly journals Impact of a training program on the performance of graduating Canadian residents on a national urology exam: Results of the last 20 years

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Naji J. Touma ◽  
Darren T. Beiko ◽  
Andrew E. MacNeily ◽  
Michael J. Leveridge
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Certification Exams ◽  
Certification Exam ◽  
Individual Program ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Oral Component

Introduction: Many factors impact the performance of graduating residents on certification exams. It is thought that most factors are related to the individual candidate’s ability, motivation, and work ethic. Less understood, however, is whether a training program has any impact on the preparation and performance of its graduates on certification exams. We present 20 years of results of a national preparatory exam that all graduating residents complete about three months before the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) qualifying urology exam. This exam, known colloquially as QUEST, aims to simulate the RCPSC exam with written and oral components. We aimed to analyze the impact of a training program on the performance of its residents. Methods: A retrospective review of exam results from 1997–2016 was conducted. During that time, 495 candidates from all 12 Canadian urology training programs undertook the exam. The performance of graduating residents from each individual program was grouped together for any given year. The different programs were anonymized, as the aim of this study is to assess the impact of a training program and not to rate the different programs. Statistical analysis using one-way ANOVA was conducted. Results: All training programs fall within one standard deviation of the mean for the written component, the oral component, and the overall score. The residents of four training programs had statistically better scores than the overall mean of the written component. The residents of three out of these four training programs also had statistically better scores than the overall mean of the oral component and the overall results of the exam. Conclusions: Most Canadian training programs prepare their residents adequately for this simulated certification exam in urology. However, there are some training programs that consistently prepare graduating residents to outperform their peers.

scholarly journals Assessment of Training Effectiveness Adjusted for Learning (ATEAL) Part I: Method Development and Validation

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 121
Author(s):  
Thomas Samuel ◽  
Razia Azen ◽  
Naira Campbell-Kyureghyan
Keyword(s):  
Prior Knowledge ◽  
Method Development ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Companion Paper ◽  
Training Effectiveness ◽  
Assessment Scores ◽  
Performance Improvements ◽  
Effectiveness Of Training ◽  
Training Impact ◽  
Negative Training

Training programs are a popular method, in industry globally, to increase awareness of desired concepts to employees and employers and play a critical part in changing or supporting performance improvements. The predominant method to assess the effectiveness of training programs is to have the participants answer Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) and True/False (T/F) questions after the training; however, the metrics typically used to report the outcome of such assessments have drawbacks that make it difficult for the trainer and organization to easily identify the concepts that need more focus and those that do not. This study introduces measures of the Assessment of Training Effectiveness Adjusted for Learning (ATEAL) method, which compensate the assessment scores for prior knowledge and negative training impact in quantifying the effectiveness of each concept taught. The results of this method are compared to the results of the most popular methods currently used. A simulation of various scenarios and the training effectiveness metrics that result from them is used to illustrate the sensitivity and limitation of each method. Results show that the proposed coefficients are more sensitive in detecting prior knowledge and negative training impact. Additionally, the proposed ATEAL method provides a quick and easy way to assess the effectiveness of the training concept based on the assessment results and provides a directional guide on the changes that need to be made to improve the training program for the participants. A companion paper expands the concepts using results from actual training sessions in multiple industries.

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