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Sahoo, Malabika, Sumita Mishra, and Sasmita Mishra. "Influence of Group Composition on Participant Reactions to Training: A Study in an Indian Power Transmission Organization." Management and Labour Studies 43, no. 3 (April 19, 2018): 141–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0258042x18768306.
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Investments in organizational training and its evaluation is important in recent times. One of the most popular models of training evaluation is the four-level model developed by Kirkpatrick. It includes participant reactions (Level I), extent of learning (Level II), the extent of transfer of training through appropriate behaviour (Level III) and improvement in organization performance (Level IV). Despite its overwhelming use in the industry, organizations have frequently gathered data on Level I of this model only. While extant literature researched on factors affecting participant reactions; group composition influences merited scant attention. To address this gap, the current study conducted at an Indian power transmission organization, focused on the influence of group composition on participant reactions to training of a programme titled ‘Empowering Self for Better Performance’. Reaction data were collected from all the 120 participants who attended the programme. Data analyses pointed out to significant resultant differences in perception on two major dimensions of reaction—programme content and programme duration among participants with differences in age, organizational tenure, job position and educational qualifications. Our results not only provide empirical credence to the importance of group composition in influencing participant reactions but also bear implications for training design of millennials and soft skills programmes in heterogenous groups.
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Antretter, Markus, Sebastian Färber, Lorenz Immler, Matthias Perktold, Doris Posch, Christian Raschner, Felix Wachholz, and Martin Burtscher. "The Hatfield-system versus the weekly undulating periodised resistance training in trained males." International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching 13, no. 1 (December 4, 2017): 95–103. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1747954117746457.
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The purpose of this study was to compare training adaptations attained during six weeks of using the Hatfield-system and six weeks of the weekly undulating periodisation strength training. Twenty-six recreationally strength trained men were randomly assigned to either a Hatfield-system group ( n = 13; age = 26.8 ± 7.2 years) or a weekly undulating periodisation group ( n = 13; age = 29.2 ± 9.0 years). Anthropometric measures and strength testing were performed before (PRE) and after six weeks (POST) of training. To subjectively quantify the individual’s perception of the physical demands of the intensity of resistance training, a category-ratio scale (CR10) was used by the subjects after each training session. The participants of both groups trained twice a week for six weeks. The Hatfield-system and weekly undulating periodisation programmes used the same exercises, the same total training volume and the same total intensity in these six weeks. The difference between the two programmes was in the distribution within each training phase. The Hatfield-system and weekly undulating periodisation groups trained using a periodised strength programme with all programme variables controlled (e.g. volume and intensity). The Hatfield-system group used a linear not varying intensity, whereas the weekly undulating periodisation group had a varied intensity. The results show that both the Hatfield-system and weekly undulating periodisation groups made significant ( p ≤ 0.05) increases in strength and power. The results of this study indicate that the Hatfield-system model is no more effective than the weekly undulating periodisation model for increasing strength, power and muscle size.
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Mair, Jacqueline L., Giuseppe De Vito, and Colin A. Boreham. "Low Volume, Home-Based Weighted Step Exercise Training Can Improve Lower Limb Muscle Power and Functional Ability in Community-Dwelling Older Women." Journal of Clinical Medicine 8, no. 1 (January 4, 2019): 41. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jcm8010041.
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Stepping exercise can be used as a scalable form of high intensity exercise to enhance important aspects of physical fitness in older populations. The addition of supplementary weights increases the resistive element of stepping, with the potential for training improvements in muscular strength, power, and functional abilities alongside other fitness outcomes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a low-volume, home-based weighted step exercise programme on muscular strength, power, and functional ability in previously inactive community-dwelling older women. Eleven participants, aged between 65–74 years, independently completed a six-week individualised and progressive step exercise training programme wearing a weighted vest. Knee extensor strength, lower limb power output, and physical function using a battery of functional tests were measured at baseline, following a 6-week control period, and again following the 6-week training programme. Following training, lower limb power output improved by 10–11% (p < 0.05) and was accompanied by a corresponding 9% (p < 0.01) improvement in stair climb time and 10% (p < 0.01) improvement in normalised stair climbing power, highlighting the beneficial effects of weighted stepping for transferable improvements in functional fitness. The magnitude of observed training improvements suggest that weighted step training has the potential to prolong independence and prevent age-related health conditions such as sarcopenia.
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Kievskaja, Olga, Natalia Erohova, Eugenia Aleksandrova, and Nadezhda Rafikova. "An Original Pedagogical Programme of Speed and Power Performance Training for 16-17-year-old Sprinters." SHS Web of Conferences 69 (2019): 00059. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/20196900059.
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The paper presents the results of implementation of the authors' training programme aimed at enhancing speed and power performance of 16-17-year-old sprinters realized from September 2018 – June 2019. The pedagogical study was conducted in three stages. At the first stage we analyzed 16 options for building a six-month cycle workout programme for sprinters of different qualifications. Using a series of pedagogical control tests, we tested 24 athletes of the third and second sports category to find their speed and power level. Then they were divided into two groups of 12 athletes: a control group and an experimental group. At the second stage we conducted a formative experiment in one of the groups to find the effectiveness of the training programme we had designed for the advanced specialization stage (n = 12). The third stage comprised data analysis and interpretation. The results showed that there was no connection between 30-meter-distance bounds and sports result. It was found that the programme designed for the experimental group leads to positive shifts during the competition period and has a positive effect on the physical development of young sprinters. The designed pedagogical programme aimed at tailoring a 6-month cycle of speed and power training for 16-17-year-old sprinters will reduce the time of mastering the sports technique.
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Venkateshwarlu, N., Rakhi Sharma, and Ashish Agarwal. "Skill Development Training Programme: A Case Study of IGNOU." Global Journal of Enterprise Information System 8, no. 4 (April 14, 2017): 66. http://dx.doi.org/10.18311/gjeis/2016/15775.
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There are two important education systems. One is distance education and the other is skill development training. Distance education is an important education system provides education to the adult learners where ever they want and when ever they want. This type of distance education reaches to the door steps of the learners of masses with learner kits. The skill development training is nothing but providing training in different skills required for employable for example carpenter training, motor mechanic skill training, electrical technician skill training, computer operator skill training, construction worker skill training, beautician skill training, hair cutting skill training, hospitality and clinical heath care skill training etc;. According to Jain (2013), skill development is seen as a means to empower the individual and improve his/her employability. This paper discusses about importance of skill development and its impact on Indian GDP growth rate. Now days all the states are establishing skill development centres/skill development institutes in their own state to enhance the capability of skilled man power. The central government is also emphasizing on skill development to train the youth in different employable skills. The central government is providing a budget for skill development through Skill India initiative. In this paper, the role of IGNOU in distance education and skill development training has been discussed. The skill development training programme as a case study on electrical technician programme run by one of its school (School of Engineering and Technology) has been analyzed in the paper.
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Mazurek, Krzysztof, Piotr Zmijewski, Hubert Makaruk, Anna Mróz, Anna Czajkowska, Katarzyna Witek, Sławomir Bodasiński, and Patrycja Lipińska. "Effects of Short-Term Plyometric Training on Physical Performance in Male Handball Players." Journal of Human Kinetics 63, no. 1 (September 24, 2018): 137–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/hukin-2018-0014.
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AbstractThe aim of this study was to compare the effects of plyometric and jump training on physical performance in young male handball players. Twenty-six young male handball players were divided into two sub-groups to perform a five-week pre-season training programme supplemented with two ground-reactive protocols with an equal number of jumping exercises referred as to ground contacts: plyometric training (PLY; n = 14) and standard jump training (CON; n = 12). Before and after training, repeated sprint ability (RSA), jumping ability (JA), maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) and aerobic power at the anaerobic threshold (PAT) were measured. A two-factor analysis revealed significant time effects with improvements in fat mass (p = 0.012), maximal power during the incremental cycling test (p = 0.001) and PAT (p < 0.001), power decline (PDEC) and maximal power (Pmax) in the 5th repetition (p < 0.05 and p < 0.01, respectively). The training-induced changes in absolute and relative peak power in the RSA test and absolute VO2max approached significance (p = 0.06, p = 0.053 and p = 0.06). No intervention time × exercise protocol effects were observed for any indices of JA, RSA and aerobic capacity. A five-week pre-season conditioning programme supplemented with only 15 sessions of plyometric exercise did not induce any additional benefits, compared to a matched format of standard jump training, in terms of improving jumping performance and maximal power in the RSA test. Aerobic capacity and the fatigue index in RSA were maintained under these two training conditions.
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Marionda, Ivan, Lyudmila Romanishyna, Oleksandr Starchuk, Yuriі Lisnichenko, Oleh Maslii, Oleksandr Torichnyi, Svyatoslav Dyakov, et al. "Professional Physical Training of Future Border Guards." Revista Romaneasca pentru Educatie Multidimensionala 13, no. 2 (July 2, 2021): 540–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.18662/rrem/13.2/435.
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The improvement of professional military education is the most important part of reforming state power departments. One of its components is the professional training of cadets in higher military educational institutions. One of the key places in this process belongs to the physical training of cadets, which is aimed at forming their readiness to achieve tasks of professional military training. Therefore, the current research aims to theoretically justify and experimentally verify the effectiveness of the programme for professional and personal physical training of future border guards. Based on the results of the initial survey, two groups of cadets were formed (only 419 individuals). The control group (210 individuals) and the experimental group (209 individuals) included cadets with approximately identical indices of a functional state. After conducting a pedagogical experiment based on the designed model for increasing physical readiness of future border guards for professional activity, the proposed programme for professional and personal physical training of future border guards was proved to be highly effective. Indeed, 94% of cadets completed the experimental programme, successfully passed an annual medical examination and met the established standards of physical training during the covered period of training. A vital index increased by 10.8%, overall working capacity (based on the results of a step-test) – by 18.7%, maximum voluntary ventilation – by 20.1%, heart rate recovery – by 19.4%.
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Sahoo, Malabika, and Sumita Mishra. "Effects of trainee characteristics, training attitudes and training need analysis on motivation to transfer training." Management Research Review 42, no. 2 (February 18, 2019): 215–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/mrr-02-2018-0089.
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PurposeTrainees’ motivation to transfer the training imparted is an important constituent in determining required training outcomes in organizations. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of trainee characteristics, training attitudes and training need analysis on motivation to transfer training.Design/methodology/approachResearch hypotheses were tested using a survey. A questionnaire was used to collect data from employees of an Indian governmental power transmission organization, attending any one soft skills training programme in the past year. Out of the 500 questionnaires distributed, 389 were deemed useable for the study, producing an effective response rate of 77.8 per cent.FindingsThe findings establish a direct and positive association between trainee characteristics, training attitudes and need analysis with transfer motivation.Originality/valueThis study contributes to extant literature by examining associations in hitherto underexplored areas such as that of training attitudes and training need analysis with transfer motivation. In addition, the findings provide insights into challenges pertaining to transfer motivation in soft skills training initiatives.
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Ethiraj, Balaji, and Murugavel Kamatchi. "Impact of maximal power training with and without plyometric on speed endurance and upper body power of team handball players." Physical education of students 24, no. 2 (April 30, 2020): 71–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.15561/20755279.2020.0201.
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Background and Study Aim. The aim of this research is to investigate the impact of maximal power training with and without plyometrics on speed endurance and upper body power of team handball players.
Material and Methods. Sixty college level men team handball players were randomly selected from Coimbatore district as subjects. Their age ranged between 18 and 25 years. The selected subjects were divided into three equal groups consisting of twenty each. No attempt was made to equate the groups. Experimental group I (n = 20) underwent maximal power training with plyometrics (MPTWP), Experimental group II (n = 20) underwent maximal power training without plyometrics (MPTWOP) for a period of 12 weeks and group III (n = 20) acted as control group (CG), the subjects in control group were not engaged in any training programme other than their regular work. Data obtained were evaluated in SPSS package.
Results. The F value revealed that the speed endurance and upper body power were significantly improved due to the influence of maximal power training with plyometrics.
Conclusions. As a result, 12 weeks of maximal power training with plyometrics can be said to increase the speed endurance and upper body power of team handball players.
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Leung, Phuong, Emese Csipke, Lauren Yates, Linda Birt, and Martin Orrell. "Collaborative knowledge sharing in developing and evaluating a training programme for health professionals to implement a social intervention in dementia research." Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice 16, no. 4 (May 28, 2021): 269–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jmhtep-10-2020-0071.
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Purpose This study aims to explore the utility of collaborative knowledge sharing with stakeholders in developing and evaluating a training programme for health professionals to implement a social intervention in dementia research. Design/methodology/approach The programme consisted of two phases: 1) development phase guided by the Buckley and Caple’s training model and 2) evaluation phase drew on the Kirkpatrick’s evaluation model. Survey and interview data was collected from health professionals, people with dementia and their supporters who attended the training programme, delivered or participated in the intervention. Qualitative data was analysed using the framework analysis. Findings Seven health professionals participated in consultations in the development phase. In the evaluation phase, 20 intervention facilitators completed the post one-day training evaluations and three took part in the intervention interviews. Eight people with dementia and their supporters from the promoting independence in dementia feasibility study participated in focus groups interviews. The findings show that intervention facilitators were satisfied with the training programme. They learnt new knowledge and skills through an interactive learning environment and demonstrated competencies in motivating people with dementia to engage in the intervention. As a result, this training programme was feasible to train intervention facilitators. Practical implications The findings could be implemented in other research training contexts where those delivering research interventions have professional skills but do not have knowledge of the theories and protocols of a research intervention. Originality/value This study provided insights into the value of collaborative knowledge sharing between academic researchers and multiple non-academic stakeholders that generated knowledge and maximised power through building new capacities and alliances.
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Blotskyi, Sergei, Nataliia Nychyporka, and Volodymyr Baranovskyi. "Methodological features of the development of speed-power qualities of footballers aged 13-14 taking into account the individual approach in the training process." Scientific bulletin of South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University named after K. D. Ushynsky 2020, no. 3 (132) (September 24, 2020): 180–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.24195/2617-6688-2020-3-21.
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The physical training of football players has a speed-power orientation, so we have investigated the dynamics of the level of development of these physical qualities. The age of those involved in football, School №1 of Mozyr region, were of 13-14 years of age. For objective control of the level of development of speed-strength qualities and diagnostics of the results demonstrated by the young football players, motor tests were used. Identifying and filling gaps in the training of football players helps the programme to finish the training process in terms of age. Taking into account the principles of the training process, we have proposed the methodology for improving the speed and power qualities of football players, developed a set of special exercises on the basis of the individual approach. The training sessions were held according to the schedule and differed in the means and methods of training young football players. The developed experimental programme provided for overcoming the individual typological characteristics of the physical fitness of young athletes through the use of individual tasks in the training process, which was based on the principle of the differentiated approach to the students. The programme, which was used in the control group, also contributed to the growth of the results of speed-power indicators, which have positive dynamics. However, the processing of test results proved that the increase in the indicators of the experimental group during the period of the pedagogical experiment is higher than in the control group. The differences between the control and experimental groups are significant, and this confirms that the developed and tested program for the development of speed and power qualities of the football players, which included a set of special exercises, where the main place is occupied by jumping exercises and accelerations (running and jumping exercises with weights; jumping to a hill with a push involving two and one legs; jumping exercises with an emphasis on maximum speed of movements; jumping out of a semi-squat position with the push of two legs; performing running and jumping exercises on sand, a mat, etc.) will increase the level of speed-strength preparedness of football players and, in general, increase their sports mastery.
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Ratner, S. V. "Assessing the effectiveness of renewable energy sector support mechanisms." Finance and Credit 26, no. 6 (June 29, 2020): 1392–413. http://dx.doi.org/10.24891/fc.26.6.1392.
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Subject. This article discusses the effectiveness of government programmes to support renewable energy and whether they should continue to be implemented. Objectives. The article aims to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the changes in solar and wind power projects under the State support programme within the period from 2014 to 2019 and assess the effectiveness of the acting incentive mechanisms. Methods. For the study, I used the Learning-by-Doing theory and Project Management principles and methods. Results. The article proposes to consider the local content of the projects implemented as the key effectiveness indicator of the renewable energy support programme in Russia. For solar projects, this figure is currently significantly higher than the planned one, and it corresponds to the planned one for wind projects. In general, therefore, the programme can be considered effective. Conclusions. Further improvements in renewable energy support mechanisms should take into account the need to drastically increase the pace of training in the full cycle of the renewable energy project, including the operation phase of generating equipment and the supply of electricity to the grid.
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Surakka, Jukka, Erkki Alanen, Sirkka Aunola, Sirkka-Liisa Karppi, and Pirjo Lehto. "Adherence to a power-type strength training programme in sedentary, middle-aged men and women." Advances in Physiotherapy 6, no. 3 (September 2004): 99–109. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14038190310017138.
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Keay, Lisa, Lisa Dillon, Lindy Clemson, Anne Tiedemann, Catherine Sherrington, Peter McCluskey, Pradeep Ramulu, et al. "PrevenTing Falls in a high-risk, vision-impaired population through specialist ORientation and Mobility services: protocol for the PlaTFORM randomised trial." Injury Prevention 24, no. 6 (February 13, 2017): 459–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/injuryprev-2016-042301.
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BackgroundOlder people with vision impairment have significant ongoing morbidity, including risk of falls, but are neglected in fall prevention programmes. PlaTFORM is a pragmatic evaluation of the Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise fall prevention programme for older people with vision impairment or blindness (v-LiFE). Implementation and scalability issues will also be investigated.MethodsPlaTFORM is a single-blinded, randomised trial designed to evaluate the v-LiFE programme compared with usual care. Primary outcomes are fall rate over 12 months, measured using prospective monthly fall calendars, and function and participation assessed by the Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument (Late-Life FDI) Function component. The secondary outcome is rate of falls requiring medical care. Activity-normalised fall rate will be estimated using accelerometer-measured physical activity data. EuroQol 5-dimension 5-level questionnaire will measure quality of life and impact of falls. Health record linkage will estimate resource use associated with falls. v-LiFE cost-effectiveness will be determined compared with usual care. 500 participants (250 per group) can provide 90% power to detect a significant between-group difference in fall rates; 588 will be recruited to allow for drop-out. Falls per person-year and Late-Life FDI will be compared between groups.DiscussionPlaTFORM will determine if falls can be prevented among older people with vision loss through a home-based exercise programme. v-LiFE embeds balance and strength training within everyday activities with the aim of preventing falls. The study will also determine whether the programme can be effectively delivered by personnel who provide Orientation and Mobility training for people with vision impairment.Trial registration numberACTRN12616001186448p.
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Durani, P., P. Rajan, A. Menon, and RS Pickard. "Shortlisting for higher surgical training: now and the future." Bulletin of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 89, no. 3 (March 1, 2007): 94–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1308/147363507x180410.
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The Modernising Medical Careers changes to higher surgical training are almost upon us. Selection into ST1–3 has begun, but what are the most important selection criteria and how have they changed from the old Calman-system? Applicants are desperate to succeed but when it comes to knowing what specialty programme directors look for in a candidate, they have little to go on. This paper goes some way to answering these questions and perhaps gives applicants some useful insight into the minds of those with the power to say 'yes'.
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Hindistan, I. Ethem, Emel Cetin Ozdogan, Gürkan Bilgin, Omer Halil Colak, and Y. Gul Ozkaya. "Effects of sprint interval training on sloping surfaces on aerobic and anaerobic power." Biomedical Human Kinetics 12, no. 1 (January 1, 2020): 41–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/bhk-2020-0006.
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SummaryStudy aim: Several sprint interval training applications with different slope angles in the literature mostly focused on sprint running time and kinematic and dynamic properties of running. There is a lack of comparative studies investigating aerobic and anaerobic power. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the effects of sprint interval training on sloping surfaces on anaerobic and aerobic power.Material and methods: A total of 34 male recreationally active men aged 20.26 ± 1.68 years and having a BMI of 21.77 ± 1.74 were assigned to one of the five groups as control (CON), uphill training (EXP1), downhill training (EXP2), uphill + downhill training (EXP3) and horizontal running training (EXP4) groups. Gradually increased sprint interval training was performed on horizontal and sloping surfaces with an angle of 4°. The training period continued for three days a week for eight weeks. The initial and the final aerobic power was measured by an oxygen analyser and anaerobic power was calculated from the results of the Margaria-Kalamen staircase test.Results: Following the training programme, an increase in aerobic power was found in all training groups (EXP1 = 20.79%, EXP2 = 14.95%, EXP3 = 26.85%, p < 0.01) and EXP4 = 20.46%) (p < 0.05) in comparison with the CON group (0.12%), but there were no differences among the training groups. However, significant increases in anaerobic power were found in uphill training (4.91%) and uphill + downhill training (8.35%) groups (p < 0.05).Conclusion: This study showed that all sprint interval studies on horizontal and sloping surfaces have a positive effect on aerobic power, and uphill and combined training are the most effective methods for the improvement of anaerobic power.
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Angioi, Manuela, George Metsios, Emily A. Twitchett, Yiannis Koutedakis, and Matthew Wyon. "Effects of Supplemental Training on Fitness and Aesthetic Competence Parameters in Contemporary Dance: A Randomised Controlled Trial." Medical Problems of Performing Artists 27, no. 1 (March 1, 2012): 3–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.21091/mppa.2012.1002.
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Within aesthetic sports such as figure skating and rhythmic gymnastics, physical fitness has been shown to have positive benefits on performance outcomes. Presently the link between physical fitness and aesthetic contemporary dance performance has not been demonstrated within an intervention study. In this study, 24 females engaged in contemporary dance (age 27 ± 5.9 yrs; height 165.3 ± 4.8 cm; weight 59.2 ± 7.6 kg) were recruited and randomly assigned to either an exercise (n = 12) or a control group (n = 12). Three dancers withdrew during the study. The intervention group completed a 6-week conditioning programme comprising two 1-hr sessions of circuit and vibration training per week. The circuit training focused on local muscular endurance and aerobic conditioning and vibration training protocol concentrated on power. Repeated measures ANOVA revealed significant increases for the conditioning group in lower body muscular power (11%), upper body muscular endurance (22%), aerobic fitness (11%), and aesthetic competence (12%) (p < 0.05). The control group reported decreases in all the fitness parameters with the exception of aerobic fitness as well as a decrease in aesthetic competence (7%). A 6-week circuit and vibration training programme, which supplemented normal dance commitments, revealed significant increases in selected fitness components and a concomitant increase in aesthetic competence in contemporary professional and student dancers.
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Sander, André, Michael Keiner, Klaus Wirth, and Dietmar Schmidtbleicher. "Influence of a 2-year strength training programme on power performance in elite youth soccer players." European Journal of Sport Science 13, no. 5 (September 2013): 445–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2012.742572.
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Chauhan, Ragini, Piyali Ghosh, Alka Rai, and Sanchita Kapoor. "Improving transfer of training with transfer design." Journal of Workplace Learning 29, no. 4 (May 8, 2017): 268–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jwl-08-2016-0079.
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Purpose In response to a perceived need for research investigating the relatively less-explored role of supervisor support as a moderator in the transfer mechanism, this paper aims to empirically examine the influence of transfer design on transfer of training and also the moderating role of supervisor support between these constructs. Design/methodology/approach A survey was conducted using a self-reported questionnaire administered on employees of a manufacturing unit engaged in power transmission and located at the city of Allahabad in India. The sample size of the study is 149. The role of supervisor support as a moderator was tested using hierarchical regression analysis. Findings Findings of the study direct organizations to consider both transfer design and supervisor support to get the maximum output from training. The moderating role of supervisor support is confirmed in the study. Practical implications If a trainer is not able to provide much practice to the trainee during training programme, then a supportive supervisor can counter such poor transfer design. A well-designed training programme should be coupled with supervisor support to ensure effective transfer of training. Influence of transfer design on transfer of training is likely to be more if the supervisor is supportive. Originality/value The authors have hypothesized and established the direct influence of transfer design on training transfer. Further, supervisor support has been found to moderate the relationship between transfer design and transfer of training.
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Støylen, Asbjørn, Viviane Conraads, Martin Halle, Axel Linke, Eva Prescott, and Øyvind Ellingsen. "Controlled study of myocardial recovery after interval training in heart failure: SMARTEX-HF – rationale and design." European Journal of Preventive Cardiology 19, no. 4 (March 21, 2011): 813–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1741826711403252.
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Background: The large randomized controlled multicentre clinical trial, HF-ACTION, recently demonstrated that a programme of recommendation of regular exercise training at moderate intensity is safe, improves quality of life, and reduces the combined endpoint of all-cause death and hospitalization in patients with chronic heart failure. However, the size of beneficial effects was modest compared to results published in smaller single studies and meta-analyses. Objective: Based on results of a pilot study, the objective of the present investigation is to test the hypothesis that a programme comprising interval training at high relative intensity would yield significantly larger effects in terms of left ventricular remodelling compared to moderate continuous exercise training. Study design: In a three-armed randomized multicentre study of stable heart failure patients with left ventricular ejection fraction ≤35%, the effects of a 12-week programme of high-intensity interval training (HIT; 85–90% of peak oxygen uptake, VO2peak) will be compared to actual practice in Europe, represented by either an isocaloric programme of moderate continuous training (MCT; 50–60% of VO2peak) and a recommendation of regular exercise (RE) of the individual patients’ own preference based on clinical practice at the local centre. The primary endpoint is reverse remodelling, defined as change in left ventricular end-diastolic diameter assessed by echocardiography. Secondary endpoints include peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak), biomarkers, quality of life, and level of physical activity assessed by questionnaires. In addition, long-term maintenance of effects after the supervised training period will be determined. Assessments will be made at baseline, after the 12-week intervention programme, and at 1-year follow up. A total number of 200 patients on treatment per protocol, randomized to the three groups in a 1 : 1 : 1 manner, is estimated to detect clinically relevant differences in effect with HIT vs. MCT and RE ( p < 0.05; statistical power 0.90) for the primary endpoint. Inclusion of patients started May 2009 and will run until total number has been reached.
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Boraczyński, Tomasz, and Jerzy Urniaż. "Changes in Aerobic and Anaerobic Power Indices in Elite Handball Players Following a 4-Week General Fitness Mesocycle." Journal of Human Kinetics 19, no. 1 (January 1, 2008): 131–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/v10078-008-0010-1.
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Changes in Aerobic and Anaerobic Power Indices in Elite Handball Players Following a 4-Week General Fitness MesocycleThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a 4-week training programme during the first phase of the preparation period on selected indices of somatic structure as well as aerobic and anaerobic power in elite handball players. Nine handball players from a first league team took part in the study; their average age was 25.5±3.7 years, body mass 86.5±7.6 kg (I session) and 87.9±7.3 kg (II session) (p<0.01), lean body mass - 74.4±6.6 kg (I) and 76.2± 6.2 kg (II) (p<0.01), body fat mass 12.1±3.1 kg (I) and 11.7±3.1 kg (II) respectively. Two evaluations were conducted - the first at the end of the season, the second at the initial phase of the preparation period. The second phase was preceded by a 4- week period of general endurance and strength training. Aerobic fitness was assessed indirectly, taking into account the results of the PWC170test. The absolute and relative values of the PWC170index increased significantly from 236.6 W to 269 W (p<0.01) and from 2.73 W/kg to 3.06 W/kg (p<0.01). The values of maximum oxygen uptake - VO2maxwere significantly improved from 3.65 l/min to 3.98 l/min (p<0.01) and from 42.3 ml/kg/min to 45.4 ml/kg/min (p<0.05). Anaerobic fitness was assessed using the 30-second Wingate test. A statistically significant improvement of the basic indices of aerobic fitness following the 4-week training programme proved its high effectiveness. Maintaining the level of the basic indices of anaerobic power despite the absence of specific training loads, seems to corroborate the strong effect of genetic factors on the level of anaerobic fitness and the effectiveness of strength training programs.
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Pymer, Sean, Amy Harwood, Said Ibeggazene, Gordon McGregor, Chao Huang, Maureen Twiddy, Adam R. Nicholls, et al. "High INtensity Interval Training In pATiEnts with intermittent claudication (INITIATE): protocol for a multicentre, proof-of-concept, prospective interventional study." BMJ Open 10, no. 7 (July 2020): e038825. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-038825.
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IntroductionThe first-line recommended treatment for patients with intermittent claudication (IC) is a supervised exercise programme (SEP), which includes a minimum of 2-hours of exercise per week over a 12-week period. However, provision, uptake and adherence rates for these SEP programmes are poor, with time constraints cited as a common participant barrier. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is more time-efficient and therefore has the potential to overcome this barrier. However, evidence is lacking for the role of HIIT in those with IC. This proof-of-concept study aims to consider the safety, feasibility, tolerability and acceptability of a HIIT programme for patients with IC.Methods and analysisThis multicentre, single-group, prospective, interventional feasibility study will recruit 40 patients with IC, who will complete 6 weeks of HIIT, 3 times a week. HIIT will involve a supervised programme of 10×1 min high-intensity cycling intervals at 85%–90% peak power output (PPO), interspaced with 10×1 min low intensity intervals at 20%–25% PPO. PPO will be determined from a baseline cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) and it is intended that patients will achieve ≥85% of maximum heart rate from CPET, by the end of the second HIIT interval. Primary outcome measures are safety (occurrence of adverse events directly related to the study), programme feasibility (including participant eligibility, recruitment and completion rates) and HIIT tolerability (ability to achieve and maintain the required intensity). Secondary outcomes include patient acceptability, walking distance, CPET cardiorespiratory fitness measures and quality of life outcomes.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval was obtained via a local National Health Service research ethics committee (Bradford Leeds – 18/YH/0112) and recruitment began in August 2019 and will be completed in October 2020. Results will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences and are expected to inform a future pilot randomised controlled trial of HIIT versus usual-care SEPs.Trial registration numberNCT04042311; Pre-results.
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Uzun, Ahmet, and Onder Karakoc. "The Effects of Ten Weekly Plyometric Training of Judokas on Anaerobic Power." Journal of Education and Training Studies 5, no. 13 (December 29, 2017): 52. http://dx.doi.org/10.11114/jets.v5i13.2902.
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This study was conducted to determine the effects of ten weekly plyometric training on anaerobic power in judokas. 30 male judokas participated in the study and the subjects were divided into two groups as an experimental (15 male age = 21,40 ± 1,99) and control (15 male age = 21,53 ± 1,80) groups. Judo training programme was applied in both groups for 3 days / 90 minutes per week. Experimental and control group were made warm up exercises for 20 minutes. Both groups continued with the special preparatory period judo training program. After warm up exercises, experimental group judokas were made plyometric training consisting of 15 different movements for 20 minutes. Then they were allowed to continue the judo training. As the groups showed normal distribution, Paired Samples T-Test was applied for the significance between pre-test and post-test measurements of the groups. Independent Samples T-Test was used to analyze the difference between the test group and control group. The Independent Samples T-Test was used to analyze the difference between the experimental group and the control group. As a result of the plyometric training, when the pre-test and post-test differences of the physical measurement parameters for the experimental and control groups were compared, the mean values of back strength, anaerobic power and body fat percentage were found to be significant(p0.05).
As a result, it is seen that the regular plyometric exercises increase the performance of anaerobic power to judokas. It can be said that putting plyometric training besides judo training has a positive effect for performance.
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Cheung, Mei Yan, Lok Chun Man, and Wing Hang Angela Ho. "Pilot study on a new intervention programme for geriatric hip fracture patient with sarcopenia." Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation 27, no. 1 (November 19, 2019): 40–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2210491719881765.
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Introduction: Sarcopenia and osteoporosis increase the risk of fall, resulting in fragility fracture. Intervention programme on sarcopenic hip fracture was set up in our centre. Method: All patients aged ≥65 admitted to Caritas Medical Centre with operatively treated hip fracture and diagnosed with sarcopenia were included. Interventions include inpatient nursing education, dietary advice, therapist assessment and structured 12-week Geriatric Day Hospital (GDH) exercise programme. Those who are not eligible for GDH training were classified as control group. Changes in relative skeletal muscle mass index (RASM), muscle strength and functional scores were measured. Results: There were 11 intervention and 13 control patients. Both groups of patients were noted to have improvement in RASM, knee extension power of lower limbs and functional scores. Between-group analysis showed there was more improvement in injured limb extension power in the intervention group, although it is statistically insignificant (control group: 3.585 kg, intervention group: 5.827 kg, p = 0.147). There was no statistically significant difference in the 3-month change in RASM (control group: 0.581 kg/m2, intervention group: 0.347 kg/m2, p = 0.369) and functional scores. Conclusion: These sarcopenic hip fracture patients may be too frail to benefit from traditional exercise treatment for sarcopenia. However, more improvement in muscle strength was observed in the intervention group although not statistically significant. Intervention programme with exercise prescription in sarcopenic hip fracture patients may have the potential to improve the lower limb muscle strength. A more intensive and longer exercise training programme with incorporation into day rehabilitation model may be needed for these frail hip fracture patients.
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Heller, Simon, Julia Lawton, Stephanie Amiel, Debbie Cooke, Peter Mansell, Alan Brennan, Jackie Elliott, et al. "Improving management of type 1 diabetes in the UK: the Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating (DAFNE) programme as a research test-bed. A mixed-method analysis of the barriers to and facilitators of successful diabetes self-management, a health economic analysis, a cluster randomised controlled trial of different models of delivery of an educational intervention and the potential of insulin pumps and additional educator input to improve outcomes." Programme Grants for Applied Research 2, no. 5 (December 2014): 1–188. http://dx.doi.org/10.3310/pgfar02050.
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BackgroundMany adults with type 1 diabetes cannot self-manage their diabetes effectively and die prematurely with diabetic complications as a result of poor glucose control. Following the positive results obtained from a randomised controlled trial (RCT) by the Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating (DAFNE) group, published in 2002, structured training is recommended for all adults with type 1 diabetes in the UK.AimWith evidence that blood glucose control is not always improved or sustained, we sought to determine factors explaining why some patients benefit from training more than other patients, identifying barriers to successful self-management, while developing other models to make skills training more accessible and effective.FindingsWe confirmed that glycaemic outcomes are not always improved or sustained when the DAFNE programme is delivered routinely, although improvements in psychosocial outcomes are maintained. DAFNE courses and follow-up support is needed to help participants instil and habituate key self-management practices such as regular diary/record keeping. DAFNE graduates need structured professional support following training. This is currently either unavailable or provided ad hoc without a supporting evidence base. Demographic and psychosocial characteristics had minimal explanatory power in predicting glycaemic control but good explanatory power in predicting diabetes-specific quality of life over the following year. We developed a DAFNE course delivered for 1 day per week over 5 weeks. There were no major differences in outcomes between this and a standard 1-week DAFNE course; in both arms of a RCT, glycaemic control improved by less than in the original DAFNE trial. We piloted a course delivering both the DAFNE programme and pump training. The pilot demonstrated the feasibility of a full multicentre RCT and resulted in us obtaining subsequent Health Technology Assessment programme funding. In collaboration with the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Diabetes Research Programme at King’s College Hospital (RG-PG-0606-1142), London, an intervention for patients with hypoglycaemic problems, DAFNE HART (Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating Hypoglycaemia Awareness Restoration Training), improved impaired hypoglycaemia awareness and is worthy of a formal trial. The health economic work developed a new type 1 diabetes model and confirmed that the DAFNE programme is cost-effective compared with no structured education; indeed, it is cost-saving in the majority of our analyses despite limited glycated haemoglobin benefit. Users made important contributions but this could have been maximised by involving them with grant writing, delaying training until the group was established and funding users’ time off work to maximise attendance. Collecting routine clinical data to conduct continuing evaluated roll-out is possible but to do this effectively requires additional administrator support and/or routine electronic data capture.ConclusionsWe propose that, in future work, we should modify the current DAFNE curricula to incorporate emerging understanding of behaviour change principles to instil and habituate key self-management behaviours that include key DAFNE competencies. An assessment of numeracy, critical for insulin dose adjustment, may help to determine whether or not additional input/support is required both before and after training. Models of structured support involving professionals should be developed and evaluated, incorporating technological interventions to help overcome the barriers identified above and enable participants to build effective self-management behaviours into their everyday lives.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT01069393.FundingThe NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research programme.
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Paci, Sandro, and Jean-Pierre Van Dorsselaere. "Spreading of Excellence in SARNET Network on Severe Accidents: The Education and Training Programme." Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations 2012 (2012): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/237371.
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The SARNET2 (severe accidents Research NETwork of Excellence) project started in April 2009 for 4 years in the 7th Framework Programme (FP7) of the European Commission (EC), following a similar first project in FP6. Forty-seven organisations from 24 countries network their capacities of research in the severe accident (SA) field inside SARNET to resolve the most important remaining uncertainties and safety issues on SA in water-cooled nuclear power plants (NPPs). The network includes a large majority of the European actors involved in SA research plus a few non-European relevant ones. The “Education and Training” programme in SARNET is a series of actions foreseen in this network for the “spreading of excellence.” It is focused on raising the competence level of Master and Ph.D. students and young researchers engaged in SA research and on organizing information/training courses for NPP staff or regulatory authorities (but also for researchers) interested in SA management procedures.
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Rohleva, Mariana. "Exploring the Relationship between Endurance and Strength Training in Power Sports." Journal of Education and Training Studies 5, no. 4 (March 20, 2017): 204. http://dx.doi.org/10.11114/jets.v5i4.2292.
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The purpose of this research work is to track down the level of relation between strength and endurance in training exercises of handball athletes. The most successful ratio has been established during work with two groups of 10 players each, all of whom are university students. They were trained, respectively, according to the general training methodology, on the one hand, and a programme, developed by us, on the other.The object of our research is the effectiveness of the different in volume and intensity training work over the level of the identified physical qualities - strength and endurance. The groups are tested at the beginning and at the end of a two-month experimental period, during which 24 training sessions have been performed with the application of:1. A control run test - 4 km distance - at individual intensity of 85% and a pulse frequency of 145-155 b/min. The intensity is calculated on the basis of the best result, accomplished by the player. The pulse frequency is measured with a field micro-coordinator Seka, Sportronic - 250 and an analytical record, TYP, 2D, Syntron, Seka Software, Version 1.3, England.2. A strength test consisting of 5 sessions of eight repeats - semi-squats with bar - 40% of the maximum individual capability for 35 seconds.It has been established that the combination between workouts for strength and ednurance in a ratio of 2:1 respectively, gives a positive influence on both qualities. A training focused on endurance has a less significant effect on the strength of the athlete, and reversely, strength has a greater effect on endurance. It is recommended that in power sports the relative element of endurance in training not exceed 25-30%, and in sports with endurance as a leading quality - training for strength be in the margin of 20-30%.
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Ambroży, Tadeusz, Marcin Maciejczyk, Andrzej T. Klimek, Szczepan Wiecha, Arkadiusz Stanula, Piotr Snopkowski, Tomasz Pałka, et al. "The Effects of Intermittent Hypoxic Training on Anaerobic and Aerobic Power in Boxers." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 24 (December 14, 2020): 9361. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17249361.
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Background: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of intermittent hypoxic training (IHT) on anaerobic and aerobic fitness in elite, national boxers. Methods: The study was conducted over a period of 6 weeks. It comprised 30 national championship boxers, divided into 2 groups: the experimental and control. Both groups performed the same boxing training twice a day (morning and afternoon training). In the afternoon, the experimental group performed training under normobaric conditions in a hypoxic chamber (IHT), while the control group undertook exercise in standard normoxic conditions. In both groups, before and after the 6-week programme, basic anthropometric indices as well as anaerobic (Wingate Test) and aerobic (graded test) fitness were assessed. Results: There was a significant increase in anaerobic peak power (988.2 vs. 1011.8 W), mean anaerobic power (741.1 vs. 764.8 W), total work (22.84 vs. 22.39 kJ), and a decrease in fatigue index (20.33 vs. 18.6 W·s−1) as well as time to peak power (5.01 vs. 4.72 s). Such changes were not observed in the control group. In both groups, no significant changes in endurance performance were noted after the training session – peak oxygen uptake did not significantly vary after IHT. Conclusions: Our results have practical application for coaches, as the IHT seems to be effective in improving anaerobic performance among boxers.
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Núñez Álvarez, Victor Manuel, Carolina Lancho Poblador, and Juan Manuel Ramírez Pistón. "Entrenamiento muscular a través de tecnología isoinercial en un jugador de fútbol profesional intervenido de rotura total de LCA. Estudio de caso (Muscle training using isoinertial technology in a professional footballer following surgery for a complete A." Retos, no. 29 (December 19, 2015): 166–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.47197/retos.v0i29.41315.
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La incorporación del trabajo con tecnología isoinercial en los diferentes programas de entrenamiento ha contribuido a una notable mejora en el desarrollo de la fuerza y potencia muscular. Objetivos: evaluar la fuerza de la musculatura flexora y extensora de la rodilla en fase concéntrica y excéntrica. Método: durante 4 semanas (3 sesiones semanales) se ha realizado un programa de entrenamiento con tecnología isoinercial con movimientos simultáneos de flexión y extensión de rodilla de ambas extremidades. Antes y después del programa de entrenamiento se ha evaluado la potencia del tren inferior a través de la tecnología isoinercial versapulley en ejecuciones separadas de extensión y flexión de rodilla. Se ha obtenido y monitorizado datos de potencia, velocidad, fuerza, trabajo, tiempos de repeticiones,.., tanto en fase concéntrica como excéntrica. Resultados: se ha obtenido mejoras significativas (p<0,05) tanto en fase concéntrica como excéntrica en movimientos de flexión y extensión de la rodilla. Conclusiones: durante las primeras etapas de la recuperación funcional los ejercicios generales provocan adaptaciones entre extremidades y disminuyen la asimetría provocada por la lesión deportiva. En un proceso de recuperación física disminuye la carga excesiva que provoca trabajar la extremidad por separado y en consecuencia disminuir el periodo de recuperación. Abstrac: Training programmes incorporating isoinertial technology have contributed to a considerable improvement in developing muscle force and muscle power. Objectives: to evaluate knee flexor and extensor muscle force in concentric and eccentric contractions. Method: A 4-week training programme (3 sessions/week) using isoinertial technology was implemented, involving simultaneous flexion and extension of both knees. Before and after the training programme, lower-body power was evaluated using “VersaPulley” isoinertial technology in separate knee extension and flexion exercises. Data for power, velocity, force, work, repetition times etc. were recorded and monitored for both concentric and eccentric contractions. Results: Significant improvement (p=0.05) was recorded for both concentric and eccentric contractions in knee flexion and extension. Conclusions: In the early stages of functional recovery, general exercise enhances adaptation between limbs, reducing the asymmetry prompted by sports injuries. In the course of physical recovery, the overload caused by working separately with the affected limb is diminished, thus shortening recovery time.
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Howard, Glen, Alex Walker, Dominick E. Shaw, and James Hatton. "Building analytic skills to drive improvements in patient care and organisational decision making." Clinical Governance: An International Journal 20, no. 3 (July 6, 2015): 134–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/cgij-07-2015-0021.
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Purpose – This paper briefly outlines a development programme designed to improve the skills of NHS Information Analysts and assesses the extent these skills have been developed. There are significant opportunities for the NHS to utilise information more effectively, and Analysts have a key role. However, training opportunities prior to the development of this programme have been limited for this professional group. The purpose of this paper is to explore the potential benefits to the organisations, patients and the NHS as a whole, that improvements in the quality of analysis can deliver. Design/methodology/approach – The authors compared pre-course and post-course self-assessment of skill levels of Analysts who attended the programme. The authors also considered general feedback and comments from participants. Findings – All of the 40 skills areas assessed demonstrated an increase in mean competency score. In cohorts 1 and 2, 38 of these were statistically significant (p < 0.001-0.041, mean increase in score 1.0). For cohorts 3-5, 37 were statistically significant (p < 0.001-0.012; mean increase 1.2). These findings were supported by the positive feedback from participants. Practical implications – The programme develops skills for NHS Information Analysts which can improve the quality of analysis in the NHS, offering significant potential to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare. Originality/value – The Information Analysts’ Development Programme provides the only training programme available for NHS Information Analysts, contributing to the development of data driven service improvement within the NHS. This may harness the power contained within data to drive improvement and ensure patients receive the highest quality of care.
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Quested, Eleanor, Dominika Kwasnicka, Cecilie Thøgersen-Ntoumani, Daniel F. Gucciardi, Deborah A. Kerr, Kate Hunt, Suzanne Robinson, et al. "Protocol for a gender-sensitised weight loss and healthy living programme for overweight and obese men delivered in Australian football league settings (Aussie-FIT): A feasibility and pilot randomised controlled trial." BMJ Open 8, no. 10 (October 2018): e022663. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022663.
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IntroductionOverweight and obesity are highly prevalent among Australian men. Professional sports settings can act as a powerful ‘hook’ to engage men in weight loss programmes; the Football Fans in Training programme delivered in professional UK soccer clubs was successful and cost-effective in helping men lose weight. The Australian Football League (AFL) is a potentially attractive setting to engage men in a weight loss programme. We aim to develop, pilot and evaluate the feasibility of a weight loss intervention for overweight/obese middle-aged men, delivered in AFL settings, to promote weight loss and healthier lifestyles and determine its suitability for a future randomised control trial.Methods and analysis120 overweight/obese male fans will complete baseline physical and psychological health measures and objective measures of physical activity (PA), weight, waist size and blood pressure prior to randomisation into the intervention or waitlist comparison group. The intervention group will receive 12 weekly 90 min workshops incorporating PA, nutrition education, behaviour change techniques and principles of effective motivation. Four community coaches will be trained to deliver Aussie-FIT at two AFL clubs in Western Australia. Measurements will be repeated in both groups at 3 months (post-intervention) and 6 months (follow-up). Outcomes will include programme uptake, attendance, changes in lifestyle and weight variables to inform power calculations for a future definitive trial, fidelity of programme delivery, acceptability, satisfaction with the programme and perceptions of effectiveness. We will also determine trial feasibility and potential to gather cost-effectiveness data.Ethics and disseminationEthics approval was granted by Curtin University’s Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC2017-0458). Results will be disseminated via peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations and reports. A multicomponent dissemination strategy will include targeted translation and stakeholder engagement events to establish strategies for sustainability and policy change.Trial registration numberACTRN12617000515392; Pre-results.
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Aloui, Ghaith, Souhail Hermassi, Mehrez Hammami, Nawel Gaamouri, El Ghali Bouhafs, Paul Comfort, Roy J. Shephard, René Schwesig, and Mohamed Souhaiel Chelly. "Effects of an 8-Week In-Season Upper Limb Elastic Band Training Programme on the Peak Power, Strength, and Throwing Velocity of Junior Handball Players." Sportverletzung · Sportschaden 33, no. 03 (April 30, 2019): 133–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/a-0819-5185.
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Abstract Background Team handball is an intense sport with special requirements on technical and tactical skills as well as physical performance. The ability of handball players to make repeated powerful muscular contractions in pushing and throwing the ball is crucial to success. Objective This study investigated the effects of elastic band training on upper body peak power output, ball throwing velocity, and local muscle volume of junior handball players. Materials and Methods Thirty handball players (a single national-level Tunisian team) were randomly assigned to a control group (CG; n = 15) and an experimental group (EG; n = 15). Pre- and post-interventional measurements included force-velocity tests, one-repetition maximum (1RM) bench press and pull-over strength, ball throwing velocity in three types of throw (jumping shot, 3-step running throw, and standing throw), and anthropometric estimates of limb volumes. The EG additionally performed an elastic band training programme twice a week for 8 weeks immediately before engaging in regular handball training. The control group underwent no additional elastic band training. Results The EG demonstrated greater improvements in absolute and relative peak power (p < 0.001; 49.3 ± 22.9 % and 47.9 ± 24.6 %, respectively), 1RM strength (p < 0.001; 25.3 ± 2.2 % and 44.1 ± 9.0 % for 1RM bench press and pull over, respectively), and throwing velocity in all three types of ball throws (p < 0.001; 25.1–26.1 %), compared to the CG (3.9–4.4 %). Limb volumes increased significantly (p = 0.001, 8.0 ± 7.5 %) in the EG, with no significant change (p = 0.175, 2.6 ± 7.0 %) in the CG. Conclusions We conclude that additional elastic band training performed twice a week for 8 weeks improves measures relevant to game performance, particularly strength, power, and ball throwing velocity.
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Morris, Rhys, Tony Myers, Stacey Emmonds, Dave Singleton, and Kevin Till. "Does Resisted Sled Towing Improve the Physical Qualities of Elite Youth Soccer Players of Differing Maturity Status?" Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise 3, no. 1 (January 28, 2021): 75–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s42978-020-00087-w.
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Abstract Purpose Sled towing has been shown to be an effective method to enhance the physical qualities in youth athletes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of a 6-week sled towing intervention on muscular strength, speed and power in elite youth soccer players of differing maturity status. Method Seventy-three male elite youth soccer players aged 12–18 years (Pre-Peak Height Velocity [PHV] n = 25; Circa-PHV n = 24; Post-PHV n = 24) from one professional soccer academy participated in this study. Sprint assessments (10 m and 30 m), countermovement jump and isometric mid-thigh pull were undertaken before (T1) and after (T2) a 6-week intervention. The training intervention consisted of 6 weeks (2 × per week, 10 sprints over 20 m distance) of resisted sled towing (linear progression 10%–30% of body mass) during the competitive season. Bayesian regression models analysed differences between T1 and T2 within each maturity group. Results There were minimal changes in strength, speed and power (P = 0.35–0.80) for each maturity group across the 6-week intervention. Where there were changes with greater certainty, they are unlikely to represent real effect due to higher regression to the mean (RTM). Conclusion It appears that a 6-week sled towing training programme with loadings of 10%–30% body mass only maintains physical qualities in elite youth soccer players pre-, circa-, and post-PHV. Further research is required to determine the effectiveness of this training method in long-term athletic development programmes.
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Kucęba, Robert. "Selected programme methods of practical teaching - smart grid course as a case study." MATEC Web of Conferences 183 (2018): 04010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201818304010.
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With reference to the subject matter defined in the present paper’s title, the methods applied in the processes of formal practical teaching - programme methods, have been distinguished and aggregated on the basis of the research carried out within the ERASMUS+ project ”The acceleration method of development of transversal competences in the students’ practical training process”. As a case study programme methods of formal teaching have been aggregated as well as informatic tools and applications used while developing the simulated by students in laboratory conditions, a virtual management environment of dispersed RES micro-installations, within the Smart Grid course included into the area of prosumer energy. This simulator reflects the functional and logical structure of the Virtual Power Plant, which integrates the prosumer energy sources.
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Higgins, Peter. "Developing narrative exhibitions and science centres. Training needs of exhibition designers." Journal of Science Communication 15, no. 04 (June 22, 2016): C04. http://dx.doi.org/10.22323/2.15040304.
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In respect of the different modes of science communication including journalism, radio, online, I would propose that the process of making exhibitions and centres dedicated to science & technology is one of the hardest creative typologies. It also provides a very different type of engagement to other modes, in that it works in real time and space with real tangible objects and responsive media. The power of the real is also extended through the direct and collective involvement of people, providing a refreshing antidote to the potential alienating nature of social media and the ever-growing obsession with the virtual. In this paper I will discuss the skills required by a designer in order to solve the challenges contained within the client brief (the project document provided by the client), and therefore the skills a proper exhibition designer training programme should deliver.
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Ingle, Lee, Mike Sleap, and Keith Tolfrey. "The effect of a complex training and detraining programme on selected strength and power variables in early pubertal boys." Journal of Sports Sciences 24, no. 9 (September 2006): 987–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640410500457117.
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Nicholson, Gareth, and Dario Masini. "Bilateral deficit: relationships with training history and functional performance." Kinesiology 53, no. 1 (2021): 86–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.26582/k.53.1.11.
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The purpose of the study was to investigate the magnitude of bilateral deficit (BLD) in trained males and examine its relationship with functional performance and recent resistance training history. Ten physically active males (age: 23.02±1.27 years) self-reported the number of unilateral and bilateral exercises within their structured resistance training schedule. During two visits to the laboratory, participants performed unilateral and bilateral squat jumps (SJ) and isometric leg extensions (ILE) for the quantification of BLD. Participants also performed bilateral countermovement jumps (CMJ) and a change of direction (COD) test to quantify functional performance. The performance outcomes and information regarding training history were then correlated with the bilateral index (BLI) metric. The key findings were that: (a) a lower BLD in SJ peak power related to a greater CMJ peak force (r=.728; p=.02) and peak power (r=.750; p=.01), (b) the BLI in the ILE was unrelated to performance outcomes, and (c) BLI was unrelated to the mean number of bilateral and unilateral exercises in the structured resistance training programme of participants. In conclusion, lower levels of BLD may be advantageous for bilateral tests of functional performance (i.e. jumps) however there is a need to consider the mechanical similarity between the performance and BLD measure. Finally, the balance of unilateral and bilateral exercises in an individual’s recent resistance training history is not sensitive to the BLI measured during dynamic or isometric assessments.
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Shoji, Nobuyuki. "Tepco's educational institute." Industry and Higher Education 1, no. 2 (December 1987): 137–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/095042228700100210.
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The Tokyo Electric Power Co Inc (TEPCO) has established a comprehensive and forward-looking training programme to fully exploit the resources of its personnel. In this it aims not only to develop technical and managerial skills in its employees but also to generally widen their intellectual horizons. TEPCO sees a social role in its electric business and aims to develop the creativity and personal qualities of its staff, to secure the future of the corporation and to guarantee a motivated workforce.
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Arai, Yuki, Maswadi Maswadi, Shenny Oktoriana, Anita Suharyani, Didik Didik, and Makoto Inoue. "How Can We Mitigate Power Imbalances in Collaborative Environmental Governance? Examining the Role of the Village Facilitation Team Approach Observed in West Kalimantan, Indonesia." Sustainability 13, no. 7 (April 2, 2021): 3972. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13073972.
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Researchers have focused on collaborative governance as an effective measure to realise sustainable natural resource management through the participation of various stakeholders. However, the literature has indicated that issues such as power imbalances tend to undermine the effectiveness of collaborative governance. Powerful actors represented by the government tend to control collaborative processes and produce benefits for dominant groups, while less empowered local communities are often deprived of opportunities for livelihood improvement. Although numerous researchers have analysed the key factors that influence the processes and outcomes of collaborative governance, few have identified a concrete measure to reduce the risk of failure, particularly when managing power imbalances in developing countries. This study explored a methodology to address the power imbalances in collaborative governance based on a case study of a participatory peatland fire prevention project implemented in West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. Semi-structured interviews and questionnaire surveys conducted with project participants suggested that measures such as establishing a joint team of government officers and villagers, providing a common facilitation training programme, training villagers as facilitators, promoting equal knowledge sharing, and allowing villagers to make their own decisions mitigated the power imbalances between the two groups.
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Cegielski, Jessica, Matthew S. Brook, Jonathan I. Quinlan, Daniel J. Wilkinson, Kenneth Smith, Philip J. Atherton, and Bethan E. Phillips. "A 4-week, lifestyle-integrated, home-based exercise training programme elicits improvements in physical function and lean mass in older men and women: a pilot study." F1000Research 6 (July 26, 2017): 1235. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.11894.1.
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Background: Developing alternative exercise programmes that can alleviate certain barriers to exercise such as psychological, environmental or socio-economical barriers, but provide similar physiological benefits e.g. increases in muscle mass and strength, is of grave importance. This pilot study aimed to assess the efficacy of an unsupervised, 4-week, whole-body home-based exercise training (HBET) programme, incorporated into daily living activities, on skeletal muscle mass, power and strength. Methods: Twelve healthy older volunteers (63±3 years, 7 men: 5 women, BMI: 29±1 kg/m²) carried out the 4-week “lifestyle-integrated” HBET of 8 exercises, 3x12 repetitions each, every day. Before and after HBET, a number of physical function tests were carried out: unilateral leg extension 1-RM (one- repetition maximum), MVC (maximal voluntary contraction) leg extension, lower leg muscle power (via Nottingham Power Rig), handgrip strength and SPPBT (short physical performance battery test). A D3-Creatine method was used for assessment of whole-body skeletal muscle mass, and ultrasound was used to measure the quadriceps cross-sectional area (CSA) and vastus lateralis muscle thickness. Results: Four weeks HBET elicited significant (p<0.05) improvements in leg muscle power (276.7±38.5 vs. 323.4±43.4 W), maximal voluntary contraction (60°: 154.2±18.4 vs. 168.8±15.2 Nm, 90°: 152.1±10.5 vs. 159.1±11.4 Nm) and quadriceps CSA (57.5±5.4 vs. 59.0±5.3 cm2), with a trend for an increase in leg strength (1-RM: 45.7±5.9 vs. 49.6±6.0 kg, P=0.08). This was despite there being no significant differences in whole-body skeletal muscle mass, as assessed via D3-Creatine. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that increases in multiple aspects of muscle function can be achieved in older adults with just 4-weeks of “lifestyle-integrated” HBET, with a cost-effective means. This training mode may prove to be a beneficial alternative for maintaining and/or improving muscle mass and function in older adults.
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Cegielski, Jessica, Matthew S. Brook, Jonathan I. Quinlan, Daniel J. Wilkinson, Kenneth Smith, Philip J. Atherton, and Bethan E. Phillips. "A 4-week, lifestyle-integrated, home-based exercise training programme elicits improvements in physical function and lean mass in older men and women: a pilot study." F1000Research 6 (September 11, 2017): 1235. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.11894.2.
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Background: Developing alternative exercise programmes that can alleviate certain barriers to exercise such as psychological, environmental or socio-economical barriers, but provide similar physiological benefits e.g. increases in muscle mass and strength, is of grave importance. This pilot study aimed to assess the efficacy of an unsupervised, 4-week, whole-body home-based exercise training (HBET) programme, incorporated into daily living activities, on skeletal muscle mass, power and strength. Methods: Twelve healthy older volunteers (63±3 years, 7 men: 5 women, BMI: 29±1 kg/m²) carried out the 4-week “lifestyle-integrated” HBET of 8 exercises, 3x12 repetitions each, every day. Before and after HBET, a number of physical function tests were carried out: unilateral leg extension 1-RM (one- repetition maximum), MVC (maximal voluntary contraction) leg extension, lower leg muscle power (via Nottingham Power Rig), handgrip strength and SPPBT (short physical performance battery test). A D3-Creatine method was used for assessment of whole-body skeletal muscle mass, and ultrasound was used to measure the quadriceps cross-sectional area (CSA) and vastus lateralis muscle thickness. Results: Four weeks HBET elicited significant (p<0.05) improvements in leg muscle power (276.7±38.5 vs. 323.4±43.4 W), maximal voluntary contraction (60°: 154.2±18.4 vs. 168.8±15.2 Nm, 90°: 152.1±10.5 vs. 159.1±11.4 Nm) and quadriceps CSA (57.5±5.4 vs. 59.0±5.3 cm2), with a trend for an increase in leg strength (1-RM: 45.7±5.9 vs. 49.6±6.0 kg, P=0.08). This was despite there being no significant differences in whole-body skeletal muscle mass, as assessed via D3-Creatine. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that increases in multiple aspects of muscle function can be achieved in older adults with just 4-weeks of “lifestyle-integrated” HBET, with a cost-effective means. This training mode may prove to be a beneficial alternative for maintaining and/or improving muscle mass and function in older adults.
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Lonsdorfer-Wolf, Evelyne, Stéphane Doutreleau, Ruddy Richard, Bernard Geny, and Jean Lonsdorfer. "Aerobic Capacity of Elderly People after a Short 6-week Intermittent Exercise Programme." Clinical & Investigative Medicine 30, no. 3 (June 1, 2007): 27. http://dx.doi.org/10.25011/cim.v30i3.1720.
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Background: One of the most debilitating effects of advancing age is the progressive decline in aerobic exercise capacity. To prevent this decrease, exercise prescription has been proved to be effective in compensating for the age-associated decline in maximal oxygen capacity.
Methods: 27 healthy sedentary elderly men (10) and women (17) aged 67±7 yr, were involved in a tailored 6-week intermittent exercise programme, with 30 min cycling per session, 3 times a week. One session alternated 4 min at a workload corresponding to the ventilatory threshold (called “bases”) and 1 min to a charge corresponding to 90% of the maximum tolerated power of the subjects (called “peaks”). This was repeated 6 times during one session. To determine these charges, all subjects underwent a 1-minute-step maximal incremental exercise test to find out their maximal tolerated power, peak oxygen consumption (VO2peak), maximal heart rate, and maximal lactate. A second maximal incremental exercise test was performed after the programme, to compare the different parameters.
Results: For the whole group, maximal tolerated power increased from 113±8 watts to 13±9 watts (P < 0.001), VO2 peak increased from 19.8±0.9 ml·kg-1·min-1 to 22.2 ±0.9 ml·kg-1·min-1 (P=0.002), maximal heart rate (143±4 vs 144±4 beats·min-1) and maximal lactate (5.4±0.3 vs 5.7±0.3 mmol·L-1) did not change. VO2 at ventilatory threshold increased from 950±57 ml·min-1 to 1095±69 ml·min-1 (P=0.007), and the corresponding power increased from 65±5 watts to 82±6 watts (P < 0.001).
Conclusions: Even after a short time training programme (6 weeks), we observed a significant improvement in aerobic capacity, and especially in sub-maximal workloads, which represented, for these subjects, their daily-life capacity.
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Musalek, M. "Ressource-Oriented Treatment of Addiction - the Orpheus Programme." European Psychiatry 26, S2 (March 2011): 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0924-9338(11)73720-8.
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Major problems in treating patients suffering from addictions derive from the fact that the diagnostic category dependence syndrome covers a highly inhomogeneous patient group. Therefore uniform therapeutic approaches inflexibly following treatment guidelines have not fulfilled prognostic expectations. This was the starting point for developing a new modular resource-oriented treatment program in the Anton Proksch Institute Vienna.Changing paradigms in the treatment of addiction, the Orpheus Programme offers a host of different modules designed to help patients to discover their own aims, objectives, values, and resources. The main task of the Orpheus modules is an increasing autonomous and joyful life. Abstinence represents no longer the only final goal of therapy, but is an important step to offer space and possibilities for the patients’ new life. When life becomes once again beautiful and filled with joy and meaning, addictive substances lose their seductive power: The more beautiful and attractive the patient's life, the less the drugs attractiveness. As illustrated by Orpheus, who defeated the sirens (as a symbol for addictive agents) by making the better, louder, and more attractive music, it becomes the patients’ main task to make a better “music of life”; the Orpheus modules are not training programs telling the patients how the better life looks like (as in former moral therapy); they intend to provide places, spaces and atmospheres encouraging and promoting the patients to make possible the possible.
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Khoury, Michael, Devin B. Phillips, Peter W. Wood, William R. Mott, Michael K. Stickland, Pierre Boulanger, Gwen R. Rempel, Jennifer Conway, Andrew S. Mackie, and Nee S. Khoo. "Cardiac rehabilitation in the paediatric Fontan population: development of a home-based high-intensity interval training programme." Cardiology in the Young 30, no. 10 (July 27, 2020): 1409–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1047951120002097.
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AbstractIntroduction:We evaluated the safety and feasibility of high-intensity interval training via a novel telemedicine ergometer (MedBIKE™) in children with Fontan physiology.Methods:The MedBIKE™ is a custom telemedicine ergometer, incorporating a video game platform and live feed of patient video/audio, electrocardiography, pulse oximetry, and power output, for remote medical supervision and modulation of work. There were three study phases: (I) exercise workload comparison between the MedBIKE™ and a standard cardiopulmonary exercise ergometer in 10 healthy adults. (II) In-hospital safety, feasibility, and user experience (via questionnaire) assessment of a MedBIKE™ high-intensity interval training protocol in children with Fontan physiology. (III) Eight-week home-based high-intensity interval trial programme in two participants with Fontan physiology.Results:There was good agreement in oxygen consumption during graded exercise at matched work rates between the cardiopulmonary exercise ergometer and MedBIKE™ (1.1 ± 0.5 L/minute versus 1.1 ± 0.5 L/minute, p = 0.44). Ten youth with Fontan physiology (11.5 ± 1.8 years old) completed a MedBIKE™ high-intensity interval training session with no adverse events. The participants found the MedBIKE™ to be enjoyable and easy to navigate. In two participants, the 8-week home-based protocol was tolerated well with completion of 23/24 (96%) and 24/24 (100%) of sessions, respectively, and no adverse events across the 47 sessions in total.Conclusion:The MedBIKE™ resulted in similar physiological responses as compared to a cardiopulmonary exercise test ergometer and the high-intensity interval training protocol was safe, feasible, and enjoyable in youth with Fontan physiology. A randomised-controlled trial of a home-based high-intensity interval training exercise intervention using the MedBIKE™ will next be undertaken.
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MARSHALL, Paul, Jawad AL-TIMMAN, Rhona RILEY, Jay WRIGHT, Simon WILLIAMS, Roger HAINSWORTH, and Lip-Bun TAN. "Randomized controlled trial of home-based exercise training to evaluate cardiac functional gains." Clinical Science 101, no. 5 (September 25, 2001): 477–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1042/cs1010477.
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There is evidence that multiple benefits can be obtained through exercise training that leads to increases in peak oxygen consumption (O2). It is unclear whether significant improvements can also be achieved through unsupervised low-budget home-based training regimes, especially in terms of cardiac functional gains. A randomized cross-over trial was conducted to investigate the effects of a home-based unsupervised exercise training programme of moderate intensity on aerobic capacity, cardiac reserve and peak cardiac power output in healthy middle-aged volunteers. Nine subjects with no known cardiovascular diseases performed symptom-limited treadmill cardiopulmonary exercise tests after an 8-week period of exercise training, and results were compared with those obtained after a similar ‘non-exercising’ control period. Cardiac output was measured non-invasively during exercise tests using the CO2-rebreathing method. With exercise training, resting heart rate decreased significantly from 88.3±3.4 to 78.7±3.2beatsċmin-1 (P < 0.05), heart rate at a submaximal workload (O2 = 1.5litresċmin-1) decreased from 125.5±2.4 to 115.5±1.6beatsċmin-1, and peak O2 increased by 9% from 2.62±0.19 to 2.85±0.18litresċmin-1 (P < 0.01). Baseline cardiac power output was 1.11±0.05W, and this remained unchanged with training. Peak cardiac power output increased by 16% from 4.1±0.3 to 4.7±0.3W (P < 0.001), and cardiac reserve increased by 21% (P < 0.01). A major contribution to these increases was from the 11% increase in stroke volume, from 100.1±5.3 to 111.2±6.2ml (P < 0.001). All subjects reported more positive perceptions of their health (P < 0.05), fitness (P < 0.01) and levels of activity (P < 0.01) after the training period. These results show that motivated subjects undergoing low-budget unsupervised home-based exercise training of moderate intensity can derive benefit in terms of symptoms, aerobic capacity and cardiac functional reserve.
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Plaquevent-Hostache, Guillaume, Julianne Touron, Frédéric Costes, Hélène Perrault, Guillaume Clerfond, Christine Cuenin, Andreea Moisa, et al. "Effectiveness of combined eccentric and concentric exercise over traditional cardiac exercise rehabilitation programme in patients with chronic heart failure: protocol for a randomised controlled study." BMJ Open 9, no. 9 (September 2019): e028749. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-028749.
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IntroductionExercise-based rehabilitation is a standard feature of chronic heart failure management. The effectiveness of eccentric exercise could offer new opportunities for better tailoring rehabilitation programme to patients’ limitations. The goal of the study is to contrast the impact of a mixed eccentric and concentric cycling training programme, to that of conventional concentric cycling rehabilitation in patients with chronic heart failure (peak oxygen consumption (VO2Peak) < 15 mL⋅kg-1⋅min-1, ejection fraction <40%).Methods and analysisIt is a prospective, open, controlled and randomised study (2×25 subjects) carried out in a single centre. Subjects will perform five exercise sessions per week per the randomisation outcome, with the intervention group performing eccentric in three of the five weekly sessions while the control group will perform the five sessions of concentric exercise. Cycling intensity will be the same in both groups and fixed to the power associated with the first ventilatory threshold. Self-management education programme, callisthenics sessions and muscle strength trainings will also be carried out as for any heart failure patient normally included in the rehabilitation programme. The primary outcome will be the change in distance covered during the 6 min walk test. Secondary outcomes will include other physical mobility parameters, functional exercise capacities, quality of life and body composition as well as skeletal muscle properties including mitochondrial function parameters.Ethics and disseminationThe study has been approved by the institutional ethics review board (17.079) and the French regulatory authority for research (2017-A00969-44). Adverse events that could occur during the protocol will be reported to the principal investigator. The results will be published in an international peer-reviewed journal.Trial registration numberNCT03716778.
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KL, Soh, Soh KG, and Ruby H. "THE IMPACT OF AN EIGHT-WEEK AEROBIC AND STRENGTH-TRAINING PROGRAMME ON AGILITY AND LEG POWER OF MALAYSIAN NETBALL PLAYERS." Journal of Health and Translational Medicine 10, no. 1 (June 25, 2007): 25–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.22452/jummec.vol10no1.6.
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Duriesmith, David, and Georgina Holmes. "The masculine logic of DDR and SSR in the Rwanda Defence Force." Security Dialogue 50, no. 4 (June 24, 2019): 361–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0967010619850346.
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Since the 1994 genocide and civil war, the Rwandan government has implemented an externally funded disarmament, demobilization and reintegration/security sector reform (DDR/SSR) programme culminating in the consolidation of armed groups into a new, professionalized Rwanda Defence Force. Feminists argue that DDR/SSR initiatives that exclude combatant women and girls or ignore gendered security needs fail to transform the political conditions that led to conflict. Less attention has been paid to how gendered relations of power play out through gender-sensitive DDR and SSR initiatives that seek to integrate women and transform hyper-masculine militarized masculinities. This article investigates how Rwanda’s DDR/SSR programme is governed by an oppressive masculine logic. Drawing on critical studies on men and masculinities and feminist work on peacebuilding, myths and the politics of belonging, it argues that Rwanda’s locally owned DDR/SSR programme places the military and militarization at the centre of the country’s nation-building programme. Through various ‘boundary-construction’ practices, the Rwandan government attempts to stabilize the post-1994 gender order and entrench the hegemony of a new militarized masculinity in Rwandan society. The case study draws on field research conducted in 2014 and 2015 and a discourse analysis of historical accounts, policy documents and training materials of the Rwanda Defence Force.
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Smith, T., J. F. Morton, and E. Nengomasha. "Dissemination of outputs from a cluster of livestock production programme projects in Zimbabwe." Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science 2005 (2005): 29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1752756200009406.
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During the mid to late 1990’s a cluster of Livestock Production Programme (LPP) projects, funded by the Department for International Development (DFID) was established in Zimbabwe, as a representative country of southern sub-Saharan Africa, to develop outputs to increase the livestock contribution to the alleviation of poverty. All stakeholders were involved with the projects from the planning stage and participatory on-farm research was a key feature. Several of the projects addressed one of the major constraints to livestock production in arid and semi-arid areas, dry season feeding, the animal species considered being poultry, donkeys (draught power), goats and milking cows. The benefits of these projects can only be realised through effective dissemination to relevant target groups (farmers, extension staff, which because of failing government extension services in several African countries, must include NGOs, churches and local organizations, and policy makers) and development of relevant training materials.
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Lipecki, Krzysztof, and Bartosz Rutowicz. "The Impact Of Ten Weeks Of Bodyweight Training On The Level Of Physical Fitness And Selected Parameters Of Body Composition In Women Aged 21-23 Years." Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism 22, no. 2 (June 1, 2015): 64–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/pjst-2015-0014.
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Abstract Introduction. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of 10 weeks of bodyweight training on selected elements of body composition (body mass, muscle mass, and the percentage of body fat and water) and components of physical fitness (strength, strength endurance, flexibility, and aerobic capacity) of women aged 21-23 years who do not practise sports professionally. Material and methods. The study involved 15 women whose mean age was 22 years 2 months. Their body mass and composition were assessed using a TANITA BC-1000 scale, and the following parameters of physical fitness were measured: the strength and power of the upper and lower extremities; the strength endurance of the shoulders, shoulder girdle, and trunk; as well as their flexibility and physical capacity. The assessment was performed twice, that is before and after the completion of the 10-week programme. Results. The study revealed that the 10-week bodyweight training programme had caused a minor increase in body mass (1.16%) and body fat percentage (2.43%), while muscle mass and body water percentage had not changed. As far as physical fitness is concerned, the bodyweight exercises had had a positive impact on all of the elements of physical fitness which were measured, including statistically significant increases in the explosive strength of the lower extremities (5.6%; p<0.01), strength endurance of the trunk (10.7%; p<0.01), and aerobic capacity (33.3%; p<0.05). Conclusions. Without a properly balanced diet and nutrition control, the bodyweight training programme had a small impact on the parameters of body composition. It was, however, an effective way of enhancing general physical fitness: apart from improving muscle strength and endurance, it also increased physical capacity and flexibility.