Publications by authors named "M A Noon"
Background/objectives: Engagement in sport offers the potential for improved physical and psychological well-being and has been shown to be beneficial for promoting healthy aging. Opportunities for older adults to (re)engage with sport are limited by a paucity of age-appropriate introductory sports intervention programs. As such, the study evaluated the efficacy of a newly designed 8-week badminton training program (Shuttle Time for Seniors) on markers of healthy aging and the lived experiences of participation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHorizontal-axis wind turbines are the most popular wind machines in operation today. These turbines employ aerodynamic blades that may be oriented either upward or downward. HAWTs are the most common non-conventional source of energy generation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe present study engaged in an ethnographical observation of the processes used to determine player (de)selections within a professional academy. English category-2 youth academy players ( = 96) from U10-U16 age groups undertook anthropometric profiling (height, mass and somatic maturation) and fitness assessments (10 m, 20 m & 30 m linear sprints, 505-agility test, countermovement and squat jumps). Each players lead coach ( = 4) subjectively graded players utilising a red, amber and green (RAG) rating system on a weekly (current performance) and quarterly (perceived potential) basis, across 25 weeks.
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- * Critical natural assets cover 30% of global land and 24% of national waters, fulfilling vital local NCP needs while also supporting global services like carbon storage and moisture recycling, often coinciding with areas of high cultural and biodiversity.
- * While a significant portion of the world's population lives near these assets, many NCP are neglected in global conservation efforts; prioritizing these resources can help meet development, climate, and conservation objectives together.