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The efficacy of virtual reality in professional soccer (2024)
Thesis
Greenhough, B. (2024). The efficacy of virtual reality in professional soccer. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4500542

Professional soccer clubs have taken an interest to virtual reality, however, only a paucity of evidence exists to support its use in the soccer training ground environment. Further, several soccer virtual reality companies have begun providing solut... Read More about The efficacy of virtual reality in professional soccer.

Quantifying technical actions in professional soccer using foot-mounted inertial measurement units (2021)
Thesis
Marris, J. B. (2021). Quantifying technical actions in professional soccer using foot-mounted inertial measurement units. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223448

This thesis aimed to (i) establish the concurrent validity and intra-unit reliability of a foot-mounted inertial measurement unit (IMU), for measuring the frequency of technical actions performed during soccer training activities, and (ii) to quantif... Read More about Quantifying technical actions in professional soccer using foot-mounted inertial measurement units.

The effect of bio-banding and pitch sizes on differential ratings of perceived exertion (DRPE) (2021)
Thesis
Short, K. (2021). The effect of bio-banding and pitch sizes on differential ratings of perceived exertion (DRPE). (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223703

Little research exists on the use of differential ratings of perceived exertion (dRPE) in youth soccer, with no research during bio-banded small-sided games (SSGs). Biobanding categorises players based upon maturity status rather than chronological a... Read More about The effect of bio-banding and pitch sizes on differential ratings of perceived exertion (DRPE).

The effect of maturity status ‘bio-banding’ on the technical and tactical responses of talented adolescent soccer players during small-sided games (2021)
Thesis
Stringer, A. (2021). The effect of maturity status ‘bio-banding’ on the technical and tactical responses of talented adolescent soccer players during small-sided games. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223424

The aims of this thesis were to examine the effects of bio-banding on academy soccer player technical and tactical characteristics during small-sided game match-play and investigate if different methods of estimating maturation effected player perfor... Read More about The effect of maturity status ‘bio-banding’ on the technical and tactical responses of talented adolescent soccer players during small-sided games.

Maturity-status bio-banding as a tool for ongoing talent (de)selection of academy soccer players using a multi-disciplinary approach (2019)
Thesis
MacMaster, C. (2019). Maturity-status bio-banding as a tool for ongoing talent (de)selection of academy soccer players using a multi-disciplinary approach. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222839

This repeated measures design study aimed to provide a greater understanding of the physical, psychological, technical and tactical responses of youth soccer players to maturity status bio-banding within small sided games, as a potential tool for tal... Read More about Maturity-status bio-banding as a tool for ongoing talent (de)selection of academy soccer players using a multi-disciplinary approach.

Practical and representative methods to assess skeletal muscle redox status in an ageing population (2019)
Thesis
Simpson, N. L. (2019). Practical and representative methods to assess skeletal muscle redox status in an ageing population. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222048

The aged population is growing globally which has led to an increase in research on healthy ageing. Skeletal muscle health and function is a key component of maintaining overall health and independence as we age. It is thought that a deterioration in... Read More about Practical and representative methods to assess skeletal muscle redox status in an ageing population.

Quantification of exercise training dose in phase III cardiac rehabilitation : a UK perspective (2019)
Thesis
Khushhal, A. (2019). Quantification of exercise training dose in phase III cardiac rehabilitation : a UK perspective. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222067

The Apple watch was a new technology first introduced in 2015. At that time, its validity and reliability for measuring stepping frequency and heart rate monitoring during exercise was unknown. Current evidence indicates that the effectiveness of car... Read More about Quantification of exercise training dose in phase III cardiac rehabilitation : a UK perspective.

Effects of exercise on working, short term, and semantic memory selfevaluation, and performance in young, and older adults (2018)
Thesis
Aygun, D. (2018). Effects of exercise on working, short term, and semantic memory selfevaluation, and performance in young, and older adults. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221722

Studies have suggested that cognitive abilities decrease with age. However, research with young people have illustrated that young adults perform better on series of cognitive tests compared to older adults, demonstrating declining memory and cogniti... Read More about Effects of exercise on working, short term, and semantic memory selfevaluation, and performance in young, and older adults.

Quantification of training load, neuromuscular fatigue, biochemical and endocrine responses to fast bowling in cricket (2017)
Thesis
Bray, J. W. (2017). Quantification of training load, neuromuscular fatigue, biochemical and endocrine responses to fast bowling in cricket. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220472

Recent professionalization, the emergence of, and ever-increasing popularity of limited overs cricket, have resulted in traditional playing schedules evolving and expanding. Consequently, players now compete for much of the year, experiencing periods... Read More about Quantification of training load, neuromuscular fatigue, biochemical and endocrine responses to fast bowling in cricket.

The effects of continuous, intermittent and mode of exercise on mechanical bone remodelling (2017)
Thesis
Montgomery, G. J. H. (2017). The effects of continuous, intermittent and mode of exercise on mechanical bone remodelling. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221025

Bone health is known to deteriorate with age, which can increase the risk of osteoporotic fractures and subsequently all-cause mortality. Current life expectancies are higher than ever before and with our ageing population, osteoporosis and low bone... Read More about The effects of continuous, intermittent and mode of exercise on mechanical bone remodelling.

The effect of intermittent exercise on mechanical loading and biomarkers of bone metabolism (2016)
Thesis
Evans, W. J. (2016). The effect of intermittent exercise on mechanical loading and biomarkers of bone metabolism. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219011

Introduction: Bone is a metabolically active tissue which plays a multifunctional role within the body. Animal models have provided evidence demonstrating that dynamic and unaccustomed mechanical loads imposed by gravity and/or muscle activation whic... Read More about The effect of intermittent exercise on mechanical loading and biomarkers of bone metabolism.

The effect of a personal fluid delivery system on thermoregulation and physical performance during a soccer simulation (2016)
Thesis
Wombwell, L. (2016). The effect of a personal fluid delivery system on thermoregulation and physical performance during a soccer simulation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221156

Introduction: The requirements of soccer refereeing are physiologically demanding. As a consequence of these high physical demands and the relative inefficiency of the human body, the referee will generate a considerable amount of heat. Decreases in... Read More about The effect of a personal fluid delivery system on thermoregulation and physical performance during a soccer simulation.

The dose-response validity of measures of training load in professional soccer players (2016)
Thesis
Svenson, R. P. (2016). The dose-response validity of measures of training load in professional soccer players. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220592

Introduction: There is currently a lack of research into the physical demands of soccer training despite it contributing towards 75-80% of weekly training load. A particular area requiring more focus is the does-response relationship between training... Read More about The dose-response validity of measures of training load in professional soccer players.

The effect of training mode on the validity of training load measures for quantifying the training dose in professional rugby league (2016)
Thesis
Weaving, D. A. (2016). The effect of training mode on the validity of training load measures for quantifying the training dose in professional rugby league. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219251

Establishing the accurate quantification of the training load is a key focus for researchers and sport scientists to maximise the likelihood of appropriate training prescription. In the field, there are numerous methods adopted to quantify the physio... Read More about The effect of training mode on the validity of training load measures for quantifying the training dose in professional rugby league.

The effects of sodium bicarbonate supplementation on simulated soccer performance (2014)
Thesis
Bennett, T. C. (2014). The effects of sodium bicarbonate supplementation on simulated soccer performance. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216891

Introduction – It is well documented in football that players can enter a fatigued state during the latter stages of a game which can consequently reduce physical performance and therefore the match outcome. During football, high intensity running su... Read More about The effects of sodium bicarbonate supplementation on simulated soccer performance.

Training load monitoring in soccer : the dose-response relationships with fitness, recovery and fatigue (2012)
Thesis
Akubat, I. (2012). Training load monitoring in soccer : the dose-response relationships with fitness, recovery and fatigue. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214138

The congested fixture schedules in elite soccer leagues around the world has bought the issue of recovery between games and subsequent performance to the fore in soccer related research. Studies have described the time-course of recovery for numerous... Read More about Training load monitoring in soccer : the dose-response relationships with fitness, recovery and fatigue.

The effects of fruit vegetable concentrate upon oxidative stress and buffering capacity in vivo (2012)
Thesis
Turner, M. C. (2012). The effects of fruit vegetable concentrate upon oxidative stress and buffering capacity in vivo. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215943

Western diets are high in protein and insufficient in fruit and vegetable consumption. This can result in low-grade acidosis, which is linked with various metabolic diseases and can also impact exercise performance. Supplementing with fruit vegetable... Read More about The effects of fruit vegetable concentrate upon oxidative stress and buffering capacity in vivo.