Scientific publications in Sport Science and Physical Education
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Interventions for improving mental health in athletes: a scoping review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)The aims of this scoping review were to map the current literature on interventions for improving mental health in athletes, identify knowledge gaps, and generate future research questions. The Preferred Reporting Items ... -
The Force-Velocity Profile for Jumping: What It Is and What It Is Not
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Introduction: Force–velocity profiling has been proposed in the literature as a method to identify the overall mechanical characteristics of lower extremities. A force–velocity profile is obtained by plotting for jumps at ... -
Dimensionality, Invariance, and Nomological Network of the Need Satisfaction and Frustration Scale (NSFS): An Extensive Psychometric Investigation in a Swedish Work Cohort
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)The present study evaluated the dimensionality, measurement invariance, and nomological network of the Need Satisfaction and Frustration Scale (NSFS) in a sample of Swedish workers. Using confirmatory factor analysis, ... -
Effect of isolated and combined ingestion of caffeine and citrulline malate on resistance exercise and jumping performance: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled crossover study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Purpose The aim of this study was to explore the isolated and combined efects of cafeine and citrulline malate (CitMal) on jumping performance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and pain perception in resistance-trained ... -
Perceived social pressure and intention to play through injuries in junior ice hockey: The sporting environment matters
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Playing when injured is a risky yet common business among ice hockey players. Conceptualized within the framework of the theory of planned behaviour, the current cross-sectional study aimed to test a multiple-mediator model ... -
Association Between Physical Performance Tests and External Load During Scrimmages in Highly Trained Youth Ice Hockey Players
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Purpose: To investigate the relationship between physical performance tests and on-ice external load from simulated games (scrimmages) in ice hockey. Methods: A total of 14 players completed a physical performance test ... -
Physical activity when riding an electric-assisted bicycle with and without cargo
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Regular physical activity provides several health benefits, and active transport is a convenient way to implement physical activity in everyday life. However, bikes’ lack of possibilities to carry cargo is a ... -
Force velocity profiling for athletes
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder; no. 436, Doctoral thesis, 2023)The concept of force-velocity (FV) profiling is inspired by the fundamental properties of skeletal muscles, where there is an inverse relationship between force and velocity. The measurement of force and the corresponding ... -
Virtual reality simulation training in stroke thrombectomy centers with limited patient volume—Simulator performance and patient outcome
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background Virtual reality simulation training may improve the technical skills of interventional radiologists when establishing endovascular thrombectomy at limited-volume stroke centers. The aim of this study was to ... -
Where Does Blood Flow Restriction Fit in the Toolbox of Athletic Development? A Narrative Review of the Proposed Mechanisms and Potential Applications
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Blood flow-restricted exercise is currently used as a low-intensity time-efficient approach to reap many of the benefits of typical high-intensity training. Evidence continues to lend support to the notion that even highly ... -
Economic composition and income volatility of Norwegian low-income families – a mixed method study of its implications
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: There is a growing amount of research literature documenting increasing social inequality and an increase in the number of children growing up in families with persistently low income in all Scandinavian ... -
Identity leadership and cohesion in elite sport: The mediating role of intra-team communication
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)One perspective on leadership that has recently gained increased attention in sport is identity leadership; however, research on elite sport teams is still in its infancy. Thus, the main purpose of this research is to ... -
Communication in elite team sports
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of Agder;nr. 430, Doctoral thesis, 2023)Prestasjoner i eliteidrett inneholder en rekke sammenkoblede faktorer, der teammedlemmer må koordinere innsats i treningsarbeid og i kampsituasjon, mot kollektive mål. Kommunikasjon er en sentral faktor som er relatert til ... -
Mental health problems in elite sport: the difference in the distribution of mental distress and mental disorders among a sample of Norwegian elite athletes
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objectives: To, based on diagnostic interviews, investigate the distribution of mental disorders among a sample of Norwegian elite athletes with ‘at-risk scores’ on a self-report questionnaire measuring symptoms of mental ... -
Performance Profiling in Handball Using Discriminative Variables and its Practical Applications
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Performance profiles of teams performance highlight areas of weaknesses and strengths for coaches to inform their decision-making on how to spend their limited training time with athletes. This study used a stepwise ... -
In-season autoregulation of one weekly strength training session maintains physical and external load match performance in professional male football players
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Effects of a 16-Week Digital Intervention on Sports Nutrition Knowledge and Behavior in Female Endurance Athletes with Risk of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Female endurance athletes are considered a high-risk group for developing Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs). Due to the lack of educational and behavioral intervention studies, targeting and evaluating the effects ... -
How many days of continuous physical activity monitoring reliably represent time in different intensities in cancer survivors
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Physical activity (PA) monitoring is applied in a growing number of studies within cancer research. However, no consensus exists on how many days PA should be monitored to obtain reliable estimates in the cancer population. ... -
An exploration of reciprocity among teacher and students in female pre-professional ballet education: a shared reality theory perspective
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)The purpose of the present study was to explore perceptions of shared reality in teacher-student partnerships in ballet, and how these perceptions were related to experiences of quality in the relationship and well-being. ... -
Are they all born to score? The relationship between throwing arm and scoring from the 7-meter line in semi-professional handball
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Indications of laterall biases favouring left-handers have been found in various sports; especially interactive sports where the athletes have limited time to react to incoming objects. The aim of this study was therefore ...
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