Search Results - Significance
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Stability of salivary microRNA measures across an NCAA Division I football season: implications for microRNA as a biomarker of concussion
Campbell, T. R., Zamponi, M., Leathers, D., Cavallario, J., Martinez, J. C., Mollica, P. A.Published in PLOS ONE (2026)“…Recently, research has sought objective biomarkers, like salivary microRNAs, to improve concussion management. However, significant limitations hinder the use of microRNAs as a diagnostic tool, including the cumulative effects of a contact sport season. …”
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Kinetics and kinematics of initial sprint acceleration performance in Division I collegiate American football players
Josse, C. M., Morin, J.-B., Clark, K. P., Greenshields, J. T., Wellman, A. D.Published in Journal of Sports Sciences (2025)“…Large to nearly perfect, significant relationships were obtained between maximal power and 10-meter time. …”
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Majority of NCAA Div. 1 football players at specific institute show patellar tendon blood flow post-exercise
Schaugaard, B. T., Hinkle, L. J, Davidson, G., Mortensen, B. B., Johnson, A. W.Published in International Journal of Exercise Science Conference Proceedings (2025)“…None of these groups differed significantly in PDI score from one another (all p < 0.05). …”
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Collegiate football player achilles tendon blood flow tends to increase throughout time in D1 college football
Davidson, G. K., Hinkle, L. J, Schaugaard, B. T. T., Wilwand, M., Mortensen, B. B., Johnson, A. W.Published in International Journal of Exercise Science Conference Proceedings (2025)“…RESULTS: A Kruskal-Wallis test showed significant differences between groups (p = 0.035). …”
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Gender-based differences in Olympic lift velocity and reactive jump metrics: Longitudinal data from collegiate jumpers
McMurrin, L., Mentele, P. A., Workman, C., Hudson, H., Thurnhoffer, R., Stamatis, A.Published in International Journal of Exercise Science Conference Proceedings (2025)“…Results were weaker and non-significant in men. Snatch models were limited by sample size. …”
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Development of prototypes in sport: A systematic review
Gomes da Silva, J. C., Silva, K. F., Batista, C. E. C. F., Patrício, G. T., Batista, G. R.Published in Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology (2025)“…It was concluded that the development of prototypes in sport had a significant impact on the monitoring of athletes in the field of sport sciences. …”
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Head impacts in non-helmeted sports: Measuring and locating the impact force
Sohail, J., Teixeira-Dias, F., Merriman, S.Published in Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology (2025)“…This algorithm has the potential to significantly aid researchers conducting field tests within non-helmeted sports by reducing the time required to analyze and determine head impact locations.…”
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Lower extremity muscle volume as a prediction for sprint speed in collegiate football players
Wilwand, M., Sponbeck, J., Allen, S. P., Snow, G., Hunter, I., Johnson, A. W.Published in International Journal of Exercise Science Conference Proceedings (2025)“…Prediction of speed compared to the measure of speed was weakly correlated within the whole team (R2 = 0.26) while it was strongly correlated across the combo (R2 = 0.91), big (R2 = 0.81), and skill (R2 = 0.77) position groups. It was also significant within the whole team and all position groups (p = <0.001). …”
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Three years of football play maintains NordBord eccentric hamstring strength in Division I athletes
Vandenakker, J., Wilwand, M., Mortensen, B. B., Johnson, A. W.Published in International Journal of Exercise Science Conference Proceedings (2025)“…A repeated measures ANOVA showed no significant difference in the AVG force (427.17 ±76.29N, p=.605) nor in the PF force (452.51 ±79.38N, p=.664) for the 21 players who were measured across three years. …”
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Speed has no correlation to muscle volume of hip flexors and tibialis anterior muscles in Division l football athletes
Guymon, I. B., Wilwand, M., Allen, S. P., Mortensen, B. B., Johnson, A. W.Published in International Journal of Exercise Science Conference Proceedings (2025)“…RESULTS: The right and left HF muscles were not significantly different (mean= 2628.6 ± 326.8 ml, p=0.667), however right and left TA muscles were significantly different (right mean: 169.4 ± 30.9 ml, left mean: 164.6 ± 29.8; p= 0.005). …”
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Factors associated with lower extremity injury rates in youth ice hockey players
Eliason, P. H., Galarneau, J. M., Martin, C., Kolstad, A. T., Shill, I., Babul, S., Mrazik, M., Schneider, K. J., Hagel, B. E., Emery, C. A.Published in Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (2025)“…Rates of practice-related lower extremity injury were lower than the game-related rates for each age group. The factors significantly associated with game-related injury were policy permitting body checking in games (IRR = 1.88; 95% CI: 1.09, 3.24), female sex (IRR = 1.92; 95% CI: 1.02, 3.62), and previous 12-month injury (IRR = 1.43; 95% CI: 1.01, 2.01). …”
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Joint power differences in speed running between american style football position groups
Mokha, M., Andal, A. A., Haberer, J., Hernandez, I. E., Forte, H.Published in ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 43: Iss. 1 (2025)“…., receivers) groups, reflecting their varying play demands, from blocking/tackling to sprinting/cutting. MANOVA showed significant group differences in joint power, F(24,80) = 2.917, p < .001; Wilk`s lambda = .285, partial n² = .467. …”
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Are you as tired as I am? Mental fatigue perception in female Australian rules football athletes over a season: The influence of personality
Wirtz, S., Huynh, M., Smith, M., Webster, K. E., MacMahon, C.Published in International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (2025)“…Purpose: Research on mental fatigue and its impact on sport performance has gained significant attention in sport science. A reoccurring observation in these studies is the variation among participants in terms of mental-fatigue perception, as well as impact on performance. …”
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Physical fitness among elite female football and handball players: A comparative analysis
Stankovic, M., Ðordevic, S., Rancic, D., Antonijevic, M., Katanic, B., Jelaska, G., Govindasamy, K., Ardelean, V. P., Jelaska, I.Published in Journal of Human Sport & Exercise (2026)“…The results revealed significant differences in body composition, with handball players being taller (173.6 ± 4.7 cm vs. 165.7 ± 4.7 cm, p = .00) and heavier (69.7 ± 10.9 kg vs. 60.9 ± 8.0 kg, p = .00), while football players had a higher percentage of muscle mass (42.9 ± 3.4% vs. 32.2 ± 2.7%, p = .00) and lower body fat (22.4 ± 6.1% vs. 27.6 ± 6.0%, p = .01). …”
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Physical demands of a national U20 rugby team in international tournaments
Rodríguez-Rosal, M., Armengod-Fernández, H., Álvarez-Portillo, M., Mancha-Triguero, D.Published in Journal of Human Sport & Exercise (2026)“…The objectives of this research were to characterize the demands of players in international tournaments, to find out if there were significant differences depending on the specific position (forwards or backs), the parts of the game (first or second half) or the type of tournament (European vs. …”
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Comparison of anthropometric and performance characteristics in elite male football and handball players
Karadenizli, Z. I., Ilbak, I., Bartik, P.Published in Journal of Human Sport & Exercise (2026)“…No significant differences were found in other performance variables (p > .05). …”
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Collaborative learning effects on tactical communication skills and movement-pattern recognition in handball: A randomized controlled trial
Snoussia, H., Dergaaa, I., Ghouilic, H., Ceyland, H. I., Stefanicae, V., Muntean, R.-I., Hawania, A., Abdellaouia, S., Guelmamic, N., Khalifaa, R., Abderrahman, A. B.Published in Acta Kinesiologica (2025)“…Time×group interactions were significant for all measures (P< .05). Conclusions: The development of tactical communication skills in handball can be improved by learning together with peers. …”
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Correlation between functional movement patterns and performance metrics in national level female handball players
Mukta, F. T. J., Rickta, J. F., Islam, M. Z., Arafat, M. Y.Published in International Journal of Kinesiology & Sports Science (2025)“…Correlation analyses were performed using SPSS with significance set at p < 0.05. Results: The total FMS score did not significantly correlate with most performance measures. …”
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Comparison of shoulder kinematics and kinetics during running throws with whip-like and circular wind up in elite handball players
Van den Tillaar, R.Published in ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 43: Iss. 1 (2025)“…It was concluded that the higher distraction force was due to the combination of higher maximal angular horizontal flexion and internal rotation at ball release. While no significant different torques were found between the two wind up, this was probably caused by the variability in throwing technique experience due to the different playing positions included in the present study.…”
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Connections between competencies and abilities in female artistic gymnasts and handball players
Wehovszky, V., Nagykáldi, C., Kalmár, Z., Ökrös, C.Published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (2025)“…In contrast, only 7.5% reached significance for the handball players. For gymnasts, key competencies included physical condition, work ability, activity, competition attitude, performance expectation, and satisfaction. …”