Coaches of youth field sports as delivery agents of injury prevention programmes: how are we training the trainers? A scoping review.

Objective: To systematically map the coach education (CE) component of injury prevention programmes (IPPs) for youth field sports by identifying and synthesising the design, content and facilitation strategies used to address competency drivers and behaviour change.

Design: Scoping review.

Data Sources: PubMed, PsycInfo, EMBASE, CINAHL, SportDiscus and Google Scholar electronic databases were searched using keywords related to IPPs and youth field sports.

The Effects of High-Repetition Strength Training on Performance in Competitive Endurance Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Nugent, FJ, Flanagan, EP, Darragh, I, Daly, L, and Warrington, GD. The effects of high-repetition strength training on performance in competitive endurance athletes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Strength Cond Res 37(6): 1315-1326, 2023-The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the effects of high-repetition strength training (HRST) on performance in competitive endurance athletes.

Effects of long-haul transmeridian travel on physiological, sleep, perceptual and mood markers in Olympic team support staff.

The objective of this study was to holistically examine the impact of long-haul transmeridian travel (LHTT) on perceptual, mood, sleep and physiological markers in Olympic team support staff travelling to Japan for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. An observational descriptive study design was used. Nine support staff members of the Irish Olympic team (2 M/7 F; age 34.

Effects of Long-Haul Travel on Recovery and Performance in Elite Athletes: A Systematic Review.

Rossiter, A, Warrington, GD, and Comyns, TM. Effects of long-haul travel on recovery and performance in elite athletes: a systematic review. J Strength Cond Res 36(11): 3234-3245, 2022-Elite athletes are often required to travel long-haul (LH) across numerous time zones for training or competition.

Risk factors for acute ankle sprains in field-based, team contact sports: a systematic review of prospective etiological studies.

Objective: The aim of this systematic review was to identify prospectively measured ankle sprain risk factors in field-based team contact sports.

Methods: Eight databases including SPORTDiscus, CINAHL Complete, MEDLINE (EBSCO), Education Source, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, and Pubmed were searched using specific Boolean terms. A modified-CASP diagnostic test assessed the quality of the included studies.

Injury Trends for School Rugby Union in Ireland: The Need for Position-specific Injury-prevention Programs.

Background: Concern has been raised over the injury risk to school Rugby union (Rugby) players and the potential long-term health consequences. Despite the increase in studies for this cohort, the influence of playing position on injury incidence and presentation is unclear.

Purpose: To describe the incidence, nature and severity of match injuries for school Rugby in Ireland overall, and as a function of playing position.

Epidemiology of Shoulder Injuries in Schoolboy Rugby Union in Ireland.

Background: The shoulder has been reported as a frequent location of injury in adult professional and amateur rugby, with match injury incidence rates ranging from 1.8 to 3 per 1000 player-hours (h). An increased understanding of the incidence and mechanism of shoulder injuries in school rugby players is vital to establish effective injury preventive strategies and advise on appropriate rehabilitation.

Injury Trends in Irish Amateur Rugby: An Epidemiological Comparison of Men and Women.

Background: Rugby union is a physically demanding sport that carries an inherent risk of injury. Despite being a popular and widely played team sport, little is known about injuries occurring across the male and female amateur game.

Purpose: To establish and compare injury incidence, nature, and severity in male and female Irish amateur rugby union.

Physiological Demands of Professional Flat and Jump Horse Racing.

Kiely, M, Warrington, GD, McGoldrick, A, Pugh, J, and Cullen, S. Physiological demands of professional flat and jump horse racing. J Strength Cond Res 34(8): 2173-2177, 2020-No information is currently available on the effect of race distance on the physiological demands of jockeys.

Injury surveillance and prevention practices across Rugby schools in Ireland.

Objectives: To ascertain the extent of injury surveillance and prevention practices currently in operation and the availability of qualified personnel across Rugby playing schools in the Republic of Ireland.

Design: Cross-sectional survey design.

Setting: Rugby playing schools across Ireland.

The relationship between physical and wellness measures and injury in amateur rugby union players.

Objectives: To investigate factors associated with injury in amateur male and female rugby union players.

Design: A prospective cohort study.

Setting: Amateur rugby clubs in Ireland.

Validity of Session-Rate of Perceived Exertion to Quantify Training Loads in Paralympic Swimmers.

Sinnott-O'Connor, C, Comyns, TM, and Warrington, GD. Validity of session-RPE to quantify training loads in Paralympic swimmers. J Strength Cond Res 35(9): 2611-2615, 2021-Multiple measures may be used by coaches to quantify training load (TL).

Small Step Frequency Changes Due to Footwear Condition Have No Effect on Running Economy.

The aim of this study is to examine if small increases to step frequency associated with minimal footwear can influence Running Economy (RE). Twelve club-level runners with eight weeks of minimal footwear experience were recruited (age, 41±9 years; stature, 177.2±10.

The design, development, implementation and evaluation of IRISweb; A rugby-specific web-based injury surveillance system.

Objectives: To describe the development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive injury surveillance system.

Design: The four phases; i) A survey of 58 medical professionals working in amateur rugby. ii) The design of a web-based injury surveillance system (IRISweb).

The Effects of Low-Volume, High-Intensity Training on Performance Parameters in Competitive Youth Swimmers.

Purpose: To assess the effects of a 7-wk low-volume, high-intensity training (HIT) intervention on performance parameters in national-level youth swimmers.

Methods: Sixteen swimmers (age 15.8 [1.

Current injury monitoring and player education practices in Irish amateur rugby union.

Objectives: To ascertain current injury surveillance and player education practices in Irish amateur rugby union.

Design: Cross-sectional survey.

Setting: Amateur rugby clubs in Ireland.

Physiological demands of daily riding gaits in jockeys.

Background: Jockeys should maintain a high level of physical fitness to meet the physical demands of horse racing. The aim of this study was to determine the physiological requirements of the riding gaits used regularly in training.

Methods: Eleven trainee jockeys performed a maximal incremental Wattbike cycle ergometer test.

The Incidence of Injury in Amateur Male Rugby Union: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Rugby union is a physically demanding, full-contact team sport that has gained worldwide popularity. The incidence of injury in rugby union has been widely reported in the literature. While comprehensive injury surveillance and prevention programmes have been implemented within the professional game, there is a need for similar strategies in the amateur game.

Effects of increased training volume during a ten-day training camp on competitive performance in national level youth swimmers.

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of increased training volume during a 10-day training camp on competitive performance and internal training load (ITL). In addition, coach and swimmer rating of perceived exertion (RPE) for each session was compared.

Methods: Ten national level swimmers (gender: 4 males and 6 females; age: 15±1 years; height: 170.

Salivary Biomarkers and Training Load During Training and Competition in Paralympic Swimmers.

Context: Stress responses in athletes can be attributed to training and competition, where increased physiological and psychological stress may negatively affect performance and recovery.

Purpose: To examine the relationship between training load (TL) and salivary biomarkers immunoglobulin A (IgA), alpha-amylase (AA), and cortisol across a 16-wk preparation phase and 10-d competition phase in Paralympic swimmers.

Methods: Four Paralympic swimmers provided biweekly saliva samples during 3 training phases-(1) normal training, (2) intensified training, and (3) taper-as well as daily saliva samples in the 10-d Paralympic competition (2016 Paralympic Games).

Quality versus Quantity Debate in Swimming: Perceptions and Training Practices of Expert Swimming Coaches.

The debate over low-volume, high-intensity training versus high-volume, low-intensity training, commonly known as Quality versus Quantity, respectively, is a frequent topic of discussion among swimming coaches and academics. The aim of this study was to explore expert coaches' perceptions of quality and quantity coaching philosophies in competitive swimming and to investigate their current training practices. A purposeful sample of 11 expert swimming coaches was recruited for this study.

The "Ice-Mile": Case Study of 2 Swimmers' Selected Physiological Responses and Performance.

Purpose: "Ice-mile" swimming presents significant physiological challenges and potential safety issues, but few data are available. This study examined deep body temperature (BT), respiratory rate (RR), and swim performance in 2 swimmers completing an ice-mile swim of 1 mile (1600 m) in water less than 5°C.

Methods: Two male cold-water-habituated swimmers completed a 1-mile lake swim in 3.