Browsing Sport Sciences (pre 2023) by Publication Date
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Relationship between the heart rate and E/A ratio in athletic and non-athletic males in different ages
(2011 , Presentation)Introduction: One of the most important effects of regular physical training is the adaptation of the cardiovascular system. The basic importance of the “athlete’s heart” is manifested in two fields, one is the public ... -
Body composition, blood pressure and dietary habits among young qatari male adults
(2013 , Poster)Introduction: Due to a rapidly changing lifestyle in Qatar, determinants of non-communicable diseases and linked levels of risk factors have risen. These facts pose a national challenge (1). Information about Qatari adults` ... -
The athlete’s heart Part II Influencing factors on the athlete’s heart: Types of sports and age (Review)
( Akadémiai Kiadó , 2013 , Article)In our previous review characteristics of the athlete’s heart were divided into three groups: morphologic (left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy, improved coronary circulation), functional (better diastolic function) and ... -
Age-Related Differences of the Athlete`s Heart
(2013 , Poster)Purposes: Analyzing at which age exercise training induces characteristic modifications of heart and which of the characteristics of the athlete’s heart develop in the different ages? Methods: A systematic literature ... -
10 Year Cardiovascular Risk assessment In university students
( European College of Sport Science , 2013 , Presentation)Introduction Cardiovascular disease (CVD) causes more than half of all deaths in the European region, and according to WHO, 80% of premature heart disease and stroke is preventable. Healthy lifestyles, such as eating a ... -
The influence of eating behavior and sedentary lifestyle on blood pressure and body composition among young qatari female adults
(2013 , Presentation)Introduction: Obesity is emerging as a major health problem due to recent dietary habits and sedentary lifestyles in Qatar. The prevalence of, overweight, and obesity was over 23%, among adolescents girls in the country. ... -
The usefulness of session rating of perceived exertion for monitoring training load despite several influences on perceived exertion
( Human Kinetics Publishers Inc. , 2014 , Article Review)Despite various contributing factors, session rating of perceived exertion has the potential to affect a large proportion of the global sporting and clinical communities since it is an inexpensive and simple tool that is ... -
Gender differences in anthropometric data and in blood pressure values after a 10 weeks training program
( European College of Sport Science , 2014 , Poster)Purpose: The prevalence of overweight and obesity and the and incidence of non-communicable diseases increased dramatically over the past 20 years in GCC countries includes Qatar (1,2). The early screening and the propagation ... -
The construct validity of session RPE during an intensive camp in young male Karate athletes
( CIC Edizioni Internazionali S.r.l. , 2014 , Article)Background: the aim of this study was to assess the validity of the session rating of perceived exertion (RPE) method and two objective HR-based methods for quantifying karate’s training load (TL) in young Karatekas. ... -
Visual feedback training in young karate athletes
( CIC Edizioni Internazionali S.r.l. , 2014 , Article)Background: the purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a Visual Feedback Training (VFT) of the centre of pressure (COP) on postural sway in young karate athletes. Methods: 38 young male karate athletes ... -
The effects of five weeks of kickboxing training on physical fitness
( CIC Edizioni Internazionali S.r.l. , 2014 , Article)Aim: the purpose of this study was to examine the effect of kickboxing training on physical fitness. Methods: 30 subjects were randomized into a kickboxing-group (n=15) and control group (n=15). Each group trained ... -
Ten-year cardiovascular risk assessment in university students
( Akademiai Kiado , 2014 , Article)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is responsible for more than half of all deaths in the European region. The aim of the study was to compare body composition, blood pressure, total cholesterol (TC) and high density lipoprotein ... -
Yerba Maté (Illex Paraguariensis) ingestion augments fat oxidation and energy expenditure during exercise at various submaximal intensities
( BioMed Central , 2014 , Article)Background Ingesting Yerba Maté (YM) has become widely popular for health promotion, obesity prevention and body weight reduction, primarily due its thermogenic effectiveness. However, the YM effects on fat metabolism ... -
A Prototype Of Virtually Interactive Hand Activating Devise-Low Cost Portable Head Mounted System (vihad Plus) For Neurological Rehabilitation
( Qatar Foundation , 2014 , Conference)Background and Purpose: Restoring function in individuals who have severe paralysis of the upper extremity secondary to stroke is challenging. Recent technologies have made it possible to use robotic devices as novel tools ... -
Time-motion analysis of elite male kickboxing competition
( NSCA National Strength and Conditioning Association , 2014 , Article)Time-motion analysis of elite male kickboxing competition. J Strength Cond Res 28(12): 3537–3543, 2014—The objective of the study was to analyze the time structure of high-level kickboxing matches. A total of 45 combats ... -
Repeated sprint ability in young basketball players: one vs. two changes of direction (Part 1)
( Taylor & Francis , 2015 , Article)The present study aimed to compare the changes of direction on repeated sprint ability (RSA) vs. intensive repeated sprint ability (IRSA) protocols in basketball. Eighteen young male basketball players performed on RSA ... -
Comparison of left and right ventricular adaptation in endurance-trained male athletes
( Akadémiai Kiadó , 2015 , Article)Characteristics of the athlete’s heart have been investigated mostly in the left ventricle (LV); reports referring to the right ventricle (RV) have only appeared recently. The aim of the present study was to compare the ... -
Editorial: Workplace Physical Activity and Health Risks: A Need for Effective Screening and Intervention Strategies
( OMICS International , 2015 , Article)The World Health Organisation (WHO) has adopted a global strategy on physical activity and health since 2005, with an aim to reduce and reverse the constant rise in these health risks globally [1]. However, most recent ... -
Studying movement reorganization when learning a whole-body action: Example of learning a constrained gait pattern
( OMICS International , 2015 , Poster)In order to better understand the process of learning a complex motor skill, an effort was done to identify principles of movement reorganization. However, many studies refuted the existence of generalized invariant ... -
The effectiveness of a ten-week exercise intervention to reduce cardiovascular risk factors amongst young male Qatari adults
( OMICS International , 2015 , Conference)Rapid development in Qatar in the recent years has led to numerous changes, particularly the increased prevalence of lifestyle related health risks, with almost 50% obesity rates amongst Qataris of all ages. We investigated ...
