The aim of this observational study was to examine the differences between training variables as intended by coaches and perceived by junior speed skaters and to explore how these relate to changes in stress and recovery. During a 4-week preparatory period, intended and perceived training intensity (RPE) …

Inleiding: Competitieve atleten hebben als doel op een steeds hoger niveau te presteren. Om deze verbetering in sportprestaties te kunnen bereiken zijn is het regelmatig en gedoceerd toedienen van een trainingsprikkel met overload nodig. Wanneer het principe van overload te ver wordt doorgevoerd gaat …

De daadwerkelijke trainingsbelasting van een sporter komt vaak niet overeen met de door de coach beoogde trainingsbelasting. Bekende oorzaken zijn een verkeerde inschatting van de belastbaarheid van de sporter en moeite met het gebruik van de RPE schaal. Op basis van recent onderzoek wordt het belang …

Abstract Background It is crucial to balance load and recovery during short-term match congestion in basketball. Currently, it is unknown if higher total load during short-term match congestion lead to higher injury and illness rates. Objective Aim of this study was to compare injuries and illnesses …

In elite basketball, players are exposed to intensified competition periods when participating in both national and international competitions. How coaches manage training between matches and in reference to match scheduling for a full season is not yet known. Purpose: First, to compare load during short-term …

Onderzoek van Van Beijsterveldt et al. (2014) toont aan dat eerstejaarsstudenten aan de Academie voor Lichamelijke Opvoeding (ALO) in Amsterdam gemiddeld 7 keer vaker een blessure oplopen dan reguliere sporters in Nederland. Om deze reden is de ALO aan het kijken hoe het aantal fysieke klachten verminderd …

Among runners, there is a high drop-out rate due to injuries and loss of motivation. These runners often lack personalized guidance and support. While there is much potential for sports apps to act as (e-)coaches to help these runners to avoid injuries, set goals, and maintain good intentions, most available …

Within this study the aim is to measure running workload and relevant running technique key points on varying cadence in recreational runners using a custom build sensor system ‘Nodes’. Seven participants ran on a treadmill at a self-chosen comfortable speed. Cadence was randomly guided …

In this study, we investigated the effects of wearing a police uniform and gear on officers’ performance during the Physical Competence Test (PCT) of the Dutch National Police. In a counterbalanced within-subjects design, twenty-seven police officers performed the PCT twice, once wearing sportswear and …

During intensified phases of competition, attunement of exertion and recovery is crucial to maintain performance. Although a mismatch between coach and player perceptions of training load is demonstrated, it is unknown if these discrepancies also exist for match exertion and recovery. Purpose: To determine …