The effect of a school based injury prevention program on physical performance in youth females
| Autor: | Lesley M. Sommerfield, Chris Whatman, Craig B. Harrison, Robert Borotkanics, Peter S Maulder |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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030203 arthritis & rheumatology
medicine.medical_specialty 030229 sport sciences Anthropometry Physical education 03 medical and health sciences Vertical jump 0302 clinical medicine Physical medicine and rehabilitation Physical performance Injury prevention medicine School based Psychology Social Sciences (miscellaneous) Motor skill Balance (ability) |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching. 16:81-90 |
| ISSN: | 2048-397X 1747-9541 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1747954120952211 |
| Popis: | Injury prevention (IP) programs can reduce injury in youth, however, little is known about their impact on athletic performance, especially in females. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a school curriculum IP program on movement skill and athletic performance in youth females. Ninety-two female students (age 14.0 ± 0.6 y, height 162.5 ± 5.8 cm, mass 57.1 ± 9.3 kg, intervention (INT) n = 43, control (CON) n = 49) participated in this study. The INT group completed a 23 week IP program whereas the CON group continued normal physical education class. Sprint, countermovement jump (CMJ), isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP), y-balance, back squat assessment (BSA), and drop vertical jump (DVJ) were assessed. An independent-samples t-test revealed that the INT group performed significantly better on all tests at baseline (p = |
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