Publications by authors named "Barry B Shultz"
Context: Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is a debilitating condition resulting in loss of function and a decrease in athletic performance. Cases of CECS are increasing among Nordic skiers; therefore, analysis of intracompartmental pressures (ICPs) before and after Nordic skiing is warranted.
Objective: To determine if lower leg anterior and lateral ICPs and subjective lower leg pain levels increased after a 20-minute Nordic rollerskiing time trial and to examine if differences existed between postexercise ICPs for the 2 Nordic rollerskiing techniques, classic and skate.
A popular algorithm to predict VO2Peak from the one-mile run/walk test (1MRW) includes body mass index (BMI), which manifests practical issues in school settings. The purpose of this study was to develop an aerobic capacity model from 1MRW in adolescents independent of BMI. Cardiorespiratory endurance data were collected on 90 adolescents aged 13-16 years.
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- The study assessed the knowledge of high school physical educators and coaches, along with university physical education students, regarding youth resistance training principles and methods.
- Results showed both groups fell short of the required passing score of 75%, with average scores of 59.3% for educators/coaches and 56.6% for students.
- The findings highlight the need for enhanced education and training in resistance training for these professionals, suggesting the implementation of an in-service program to certify them in specialized youth training techniques.
In the floor exercise, a gymnast may receive a general composition score deduction associated with a lack of diverse tumbling sequences. Diversity in tumbling is defined as the ability to tumble both forward and backward, as well as twist and flip. A coach's ability to direct technical and physical training for these skill varieties is enhanced when thorough descriptions of the skills are available.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBone mineral density of olympic-level female winter sport athletes.
Med Sci Sports Exerc
September 2004
Purpose: To compare areal bone mineral density (aBMD) of female winter sport athletes to healthy controls of similar age and body mass index (BMI).
Methods: Areal BMD (g x cm(-2)) of the whole body, lumbar spine (L2-L4), and right proximal femur were assessed by dual energy x-ray absorptiometry in athletes (N = 40; age: 26.1 +/- 5.
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- - The study aimed to establish a standard for measuring steps per minute to quantify how much time first- and second-graders spend in moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) during physical education classes.
- - Researchers analyzed data from 45 lessons, using a combination of pedometry and systematic observation to find the optimal steps per minute that indicated students were engaged in MVPA for at least 33.33% of a 30-minute class.
- - Results showed a strong correlation (r = 0.74-0.86) between pedometer data and observations, identifying a cut point of 60-63 steps per minute as an effective measure for MVPA, making pedometry a promising tool for monitoring physical activity in schools.*