The Player Load Associated With Typical Activities in Elite Netball

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 1218-1223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jared A. Bailey ◽  
Paul B. Gastin ◽  
Luke Mackey ◽  
Dan B. Dwyer
Keyword(s):  
Training Programs ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Start Time ◽  
Total Load ◽  
Future Design ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Video Recordings ◽  
Wearable Accelerometers

Context:Most previous investigations of player load in netball have used subjective methodologies, with few using objective methodologies. While all studies report differences in player activities or total load between playing positions, it is unclear how the differences in player activity explain differences in positional load. Purpose:To objectively quantify the load associated with typical activities for all positions in elite netball. Methods:The player load of all playing positions in an elite netball team was measured during matches using wearable accelerometers. Video recordings of the matches were also analyzed to record the start time and duration of 13 commonly reported netball activities. The load associated with each activity was determined by time-aligning both data sets (load and activity). Results:Off-ball guarding produced the highest player load per instance, while jogging produced the greatest player load per match. Nonlocomotor activities contributed least to total match load for attacking positions (goal shooter [GS], goal attack [GA], and wing attack [WA]) and most for defending positions (goalkeeper [GK], goal defense [GD], and wing defense [WD]). Specifically, centers (Cs) produced the greatest jogging load, WA and WD accumulated the greatest running load, and GS and WA accumulated the greatest shuffling load. WD and Cs accumulated the greatest guarding load, while WD and GK accumulated the greatest off-ball guarding load. Conclusions:All positions exhibited different contributions from locomotor and nonlocomotor activities toward total match load. In addition, the same activity can have different contributions toward total match load, depending on the position. This has implications for future design and implementation of position-specific training programs.

A Novel Approach for Crawling the Opinions from World Wide Web

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Surbhi Bhatia ◽  
Manisha Sharma ◽  
Komal Kumar Bhatia
Keyword(s):  
World Wide ◽  
Opinion Mining ◽  
Real Data ◽  
User Generated Content ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Web Pages ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Web Technologies ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Novel Approach

Due to the sudden and explosive increase in web technologies, huge quantity of user generated content is available online. The experiences of people and their opinions play an important role in the decision making process. Although facts provide the ease of searching information on a topic but retrieving opinions is still a crucial task. Many studies on opinion mining have to be undertaken efficiently in order to extract constructive opinionated information from these reviews. The present work focuses on the design and implementation of an Opinion Crawler which downloads the opinions from various sites thereby, ignoring rest of the web. Besides, it also detects web pages which frequently undergo updation by calculating the timestamp for its revisit in order to extract relevant opinions. The performance of the Opinion Crawler is justified by taking real data sets that prove to be much more accurate in terms of precision and recall quality attributes.

Developing a smartphone-based ecological momentary assessment protocol to collect biopsychosocial data with community-dwelling late-middle-aged and older adults

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 711-719 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huiying Liu ◽  
Vivian W Q Lou
Keyword(s):  
Ecological Momentary Assessment ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Assessment Protocol ◽  
Future Design ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
High Level ◽  
Ecological Momentary ◽  
Momentary Assessment

Abstract Although ecological momentary assessment (EMA) has been used in youth and adult populations, very few of the studies provided evidence of the feasibility and utility of smartphone-based EMA protocols to collect biopsychosocial data from aging populations. This study aimed to describe the design and implementation of a smartphone-based EMA protocol, and to evaluate the feasibility and utility of this EMA protocol among community-dwelling late-middle-aged and older Chinese. A sample of 78 community-dwelling Chinese aged between 50 and 70 years was trained to participate in a 1-week EMA data collection, during which each participant carried an Android smartphone loaded with a researcher-developed EMA application and a smartphone-based electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor to provide psychosocial (e.g., daily activities, social interaction, affect) data and ECG recordings six times daily. Adherence was demonstrated with a total response rate of 91.5% of all scheduled assessments (n = 3,822) and a moderately high level of perceived feasibility. Female participants reported higher compliance to the study and rated the overall experience as more pleasant and interesting than male participants. Our study provided the first evidence of the feasibility and utility of smartphone-based EMA protocols among late-middle-aged and older Chinese. Key areas for improvement in future design and implementation of mobile-based EMA include the incorporation of usable technology, adequate and training, and timely assistance.

Evaluating Programs for Preparing Teachers of Emotionally Disturbed Children

1969 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 157-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norris G. Haring ◽  
George A. Fargo
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
General Education ◽  
Emotionally Disturbed ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Direct Evaluation ◽  
Teaching Process ◽  
Evaluation Procedures ◽  
And Training

The premises from general education that have important implications for direct evaluation of professional trainees, teachers, and training programs in special education are presented in this article. They include the following: (a) the focus of professional training programs should be on the teaching process; (b) specific training objectives and evaluation procedures are 2 requisites for any training program; (c) direct evaluation of the teaching process is feasible; and (d) specific statements of criteria are prerequisites to research in teacher education.

scholarly journals Análisis del rendimiento a través de la utilización de patrones de actividad temporal en jugadores de elite de vóley playa (Performance analysis through the use of temporal activity patterns of elite players in beach volleyball)

Retos ◽  
2015 ◽  
pp. 67-69
Author(s):  
José Antonio Pérez Turpin ◽  
Juan Manuel Cortell Tormo ◽  
Juan José Chinchilla Mira ◽  
Roberto Cejuela Anta ◽  
Concepción Suárez Llorca
Keyword(s):  
Performance Analysis ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Activity Patterns ◽  
Total Duration ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
The Real ◽  
Absolute Time ◽  
Video Recordings ◽  
Playing Time ◽  
Do So

Para conocer los componentes actuales del rendimiento en vóley playa, es preciso conocer la estructura temporal de la competición. Por ello, el objetivo del presente estudio fue conocer la distribución del tiempo de juego real y absoluto durante el partido, los sets y los puntos en jugadores de vóley playa profesionales. Para esto, se realizaron video grabaciones de 10 jugadores durante cuatro encuentros disputados en el Campeonato de Europa de vóley playa (Valencia 2005). Se cuantificó la duración total de los partidos, sets y puntos al tiempo que se diferenció del tiempo real de juego. Como resultado se observó que la media de tiempo absoluto por partido fue de 37min 17,4s±11min 16,2s mientras que el tiempo real fue de 8min 12s±2min 24s. La duración media del total del tiempo de duración de los sets fue de16min 19,8s±2min 27s. y la real de 3min 25,8s±43,20s. La media de tiempo invertida en la realización del punto fue de 6±0,95s. El conocimiento mejorado del tiempo absoluto y real de juego en los jugadores puede aportar una valiosa información que permita establecer patrones de entrenamiento específicos para el vóley playa.Abstract: In order to identify the real components of beach volleyball performance, we need to know the time structure of the competition. This study was designed to identify the distribution of time in real and absolute play during the matches, sets and points played by professional beach volleyball players. To do so, we made video recordings of 10 players playing four matches at the European Beach Volleyball Championships (Valencia 2005). We measured the total length of the matches, sets and points while differentiating real playing time. We observed that the absolute time per match was 37min 17.4sec±11min 16.2sec, while real playing time was 8min 12sec±2min 24sec. The average length of the total duration of the sets was 16min 19.8sec±2min 27sec and real playing time was 3min 25.8sec±43.20sec. The average time taken to play a point was 6±0.95sec. An improved understanding of absolute and real playing time provides valuable information that allows us to create specific training patterns for beach volleyball.

Are We Being Realistic?

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1977 ◽  
Vol 60 (5) ◽  
pp. 790-790
Author(s):  
David C. Osler
Keyword(s):  
American Academy ◽  
Nurse Practitioners ◽  
Health Program ◽  
Sick Child ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Health Maintenance ◽  
Pediatric Nurse ◽  
American Academy Of Pediatrics ◽  
Community Health Program

As the director of a community health program which has traditionally employed nurse practitioners, I would like to comment on the policy of the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding pediatric nurse associates (Pediatrics 57:467, April 1976). As stated, the policy places the nurse "under the supervision and direction of the pediatrician." The pediatrician and the nurse associate have each had specific training, and should work interdependently. In fact, while residencies have tended to emphasize such areas as the treatment of the sick child, most training programs for nurse associates have spent large amounts of time in health maintenance and preventive education.

Complementary Training for Dancers

2021 ◽  
pp. 279-295
Author(s):  
Bárbara Pessali-Marques ◽  
Mariana Inocêncio Matos ◽  
Nefeli Tsiouti
Keyword(s):  
Training Programs ◽  
Injury Rate ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Essential Aspect ◽  
Vast Literature ◽  
Dance Companies ◽  
Physical Capacities

The influence of complementary training on dancers' performance is well stated in the literature. Just the dance practice is insufficient to develop the required physical capacities and prepare dancers to dance. Although the training's specificity is an essential aspect of performance, the prescription of such training is challenged by how dance is conducted nowadays. Dance companies are increasingly appealing to dancers to perform different styles and varied movement repertoire. Each dance modality has its specificities that require specific training, and thus complementary training is essential for maintaining a healthy dance career. Despite the vast literature reinforcing the need for complementary training to increase performance and decrease dancers' injury rate, only a few specific training programs for dancers were found to the best of the authors' knowledge. This chapter aims to describe the development of three methods: best performance and movement (BPM), the breakalign methodology, and power ballet original.

Competency Goals in Training Chemical Dependency Counselors

1978 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dennis A. Armstrong ◽  
James R. Boen ◽  
James P. Whalen
Keyword(s):  
Counselor Training ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Chemical Dependency ◽  
Design And Implementation

A report of the results and initial conclusions to be drawn from a survey of twenty-six “experts” in the field of chemical dependency designed to assist in the development of an agreed upon list of competencies and skills required for chemical dependency counselors. The respondents prioritized key knowledge and skill areas and identified the setting in which each competency could best be acquired. The results are intended to be used in the design and implementation of chemical dependency counselor training programs.

Project ARM: Alcohol Risk Management to Prevent Sales to Underage and Intoxicated Patrons

2001 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 186-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Traci L. Toomey ◽  
Alexander C. Wagenaar ◽  
John P. Gehan ◽  
Gudrun Kilian ◽  
David M. Murray ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Matched Control ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Legal Issues ◽  
Demonstration Project ◽  
Risk Level ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Service Project ◽  
Alcohol Risk

Clear policies and expectations are key to increasing responsible service of alcohol in licensed establishments. Few training programs focus exclusively on owners and managers of alcohol establishments to reduce the risk of alcohol service. Project ARM: Alcohol Risk Management is a one-on-one consultation program for owners and managers. Participants received information on risk level, policies to prevent illegal sales, legal issues, and staff communication. This nonrandomized demonstration project was implemented in five diverse bars. Two waves of underage and pseudo-intoxicated purchase attempts were conducted pre- and postintervention in the five intervention bars and nine matched control bars. Underage sales decreased by 11.5%, and sales to pseudo-intoxicated buyers decreased by 46%. Results were in the hypothesized direction but not statistically significant. A one-on-one, outlet-specific training program for owners and managers is a promising way to reduce illegal alcohol sales, particularly to obviously intoxicated individuals.

Training in paediatric cardiac surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (8) ◽  
pp. 1471-1473
Author(s):  
Edward L. Bove
Keyword(s):  
Thoracic Surgery ◽  
Congenital Heart ◽  
Heart Surgery ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Residency Review Committee ◽  
The United States ◽  
Congenital Heart Surgery ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Review Committee ◽  
Proper Training

AbstractCongenital heart surgery has evolved into its own specialty requiring unique techniques and skills. Recognizing the need to establish a special certification in congenital heart surgery, the American Board of Thoracic Surgery began the process in 2005, eventually granting the first certifications to qualified applicants in 2009. The American Council for Graduate Medical Education and the Thoracic Surgery Residency Review Committee have now approved specific training programs throughout the United States that will help to ensure the proper training of congenital heart surgeons for the future.

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