Sentences with phrase «athletes perform the test»

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This study compared the performance of male athletes when using a typical «carb loading» method before a time trial run, and then by substituting a portion of «Omega 3 chia seed loading» and performing the same test two weeks later.

It tests the athlete's ability to transition between movements, perform movement variations, control pacing and handle load variations.

It tests the athlete's ability to pace, perform work, and recover quickly.

Joint - specific testing (much more thorough than general screen but significantly more time consuming; perform only if athlete has symptoms of current injury or history of previous injury, weakness or instability)

She pointed to one patient, a high school athlete, who had clearly recovered from his concussion - to the point that he was performing in the superior range on neuropsychological testing and getting As in school - who was nevertheless so worried, anxious, and paranoid about hurting his head again that he thought he'd suffered another concussion when he happened to turn his head quickly from side to side!

«Also,» writes Dr. Moser, «neurocognitive testing should not be confused with sideline testing, which is performed immediately after an injury is sustained, in order to determine how oriented the athlete is, and to document his or her immediate symptoms.

School districts are encouraged to have all student athletes perform baseline neuropsychological testing, computerized or otherwise.

While studies have not yet been performed using the K - D test in screening athletes at the youth and high school level, the long use of the test in diagnosing reading problems in children «gives me reason to be very optimistic that the test could help parents and coaches to determine whether an athlete who has been hit may have suffered a concussion,» Dr. Balcer told MomsTeam.

Once an athlete's baseline score has been established, re-testing can then be performed right on the sports sideline, as the «test stands up in an active setting», Dr. Balcer told MomsTeam.

Studies have shown a relationship between postconcussion activity level and performance on neurocognitive tests, with athletes engaging in the highest levels of activity performing the worst on such tests.

If an athlete's sensor picks up an abnormally high impact, an athletic trainer could remove that player from the game to perform a concussion test.

After contacting my department in May of 2002 to request use of some of our unit's lab facilities and equipment to perform testing on athletes, the issue has bounced back and forth between my departmental chair, the dean, the various vice presidents, university legal counsel, and just about everyone else in between.

The scientists performed several tests right after each warm up to accurately measure the power output and fatigue of the athlete.

Athletes must be physically ready to perform the fitness test during preseason.

Performing Workouts Of the Day (WOD) ranging from a triathlon and a rope climb to Olympic lifting and handstand push - ups, the sport of CrossFit really does test an athlete's ability in all things, which helps push them forward.

When properly performed, the MAF Test is the most important evaluation an athlete can make to assess overtraining in its earliest stage.

Note the higher percentage for power cleans / snatches - as these movements are by nature explosive, as well as highly technical, there is a certain amount of «buffer» built in between tested max and theoretical max - in other words, the typical athlete may only be able to perform 80 - 85 % of one's true «max» on a regular basis due to technique issues (as compared to 95 + % of a more simple movement).

Hold a beginning of the school year Pep Rally to celebrate goals and gains from testing from the previous year (i.e. students that performed high on spring testing, growth charts that celebrate every kid that grew, etc.) and if you have a marching band, consider having them play through the school hallways with a varsity athlete / captain of each sports team.