PerPot has been developed for modelling, simulating and optimising the interaction between load and performance in training processes in sport but can be used for modelling general physiological adaptation processes as well. The basic idea of PerPot is that a time-dependent load input feeds buffer potentials, from which a performance potential is fed by specifically delayed antagonistic flows (...

BACKGROUND Kickboxing is a high-intensity intermittent striking combat sport, which is characterized by complex skills and tactical key actions with short duration. OBJECTIVES The present study compared and verified the relationship between mental toughness (MT), countermovement jump (CMJ) and medicine ball throw (MBT) power tests by outcomes of high-level kickboxers during National Champions...

This study was designed to assess athletes’ use of moral disengagement in competitive sport. We conducted semistructured interviews with 24 elite male and female athletes in basketball and taekwondo. Participants described transgressive behaviors in competitive situations and reasons for adopting such behaviors. Content analyses revealed that the eight moral disengagement mechanisms identified ...

survey of physical modality impact accompanied by selected exercise training on treatment of chronic mechanical low back pain in women    tofighi a [1] *, kashef mm [2] , aghazade shotlou z [3] , assemi a [4]    received : 16 may , 2011 accepted: 6 jluy , 2011   abstract  background & aims: training and exercise treatment is the major recommended procedure for low back pain that has improvable ...

There is scant literature where applied sport scientists have considered first hand experiences preparing professional boxers for world title bouts. The present submission reflects more than 10 years of applied experience working with professional boxers, residing in Canada. What follows is a composite of sequential steps that ownership and coaching staff of one Canadian management group have t...

One of Iran's oil and gas reservoirs' characteristics is that some huge reservoirs are shared with its neighbors. common fields neighbors among the most valuable income national wealth sources, so production delays cause irreparable damage to economy. Therefore, this research attempts use game theory investigate optimal onshore offshore. For purpose, existing revenues costs have been identified...

Background Non-standard management of medical waste leads to irreparable side effects. This issue is of double importance in health care centers in a city which are the most extensive system for providing Primary Health Care (PHC) across Iran cities. This study investigated the medical waste management standards observation in Tabriz community health care centers, northwestern Iran. Methods I...