In a recent blogpost Karen talked about the ups and downs associated with competition preparation.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate cardiac-parasympathetic and psychometric responses to competition preparation in collegiate sprint-swimmers.
The purpose of this pilot study was to assess training characteristics, competition preparation habits, and injury profiles of Taekwondo athletes.
The objective of this retrospective investigation was to assess training characteristics, competition preparation habits, and injury profiles of taekwondo athletes.
By having the athletes complete a survey, several areas of concern regarding competition preparation and injuries were highlighted.
Hence, monitoring an athlete's immune function through hematological parameters has become an important part of competition preparation [ 4].
The purpose of the present study was to assess training characteristics, competition preparation habits and injury profiles of Taekwondo athletes.
From a tennis performance perspective, acute (ie, immediately postmatch) and delayed (ie, 24 48 h into recovery) lower-limb strength losses, along with central activation deficits following match-play in the heat, could have important implications for competition preparation and recovery.
29 Coaching teams involved in sports (eg, water-polo and rugby) with a competition calendar targeting major international tournaments (ie, Olympics and World Cup) in addition to regular league matches could accommodate an LHTL intervention during the competition preparation phase to maximise physiological adaptations of their squads.
A: Teacher education programs face significant challenges, including a lack of statewide data systems that link teachers to their preparation programs; misconceptions and myths about alternative teacher preparation vs. traditional teacher preparation; increased competition between preparation programs; and a lack of diverse teacher candidates and diverse teacher educators.
