Date of Award
6-7-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Exercise Science, MS
First Advisor
Eric Scudamore
Committee Members
Eric O'Neal; Veronika Pribyslavska
Call Number
LD 251 .A566t 2023 P85
Abstract
The purpose of this investigation was to assess the effects of a 3-week external loading during daily living (ELDL) intervention on anaerobic task performances of D1-A rugby athletes. Fifteen rugby athletes were stratified into ELDL (n = 7), and control (CON) groups (n = 8) Baseline performance testing consisted of a counter movement jump (CMJ), 4 repeated jumps (4RJ), 40 m sprint (SP), and a 13.7m sled push (SLD). The ELDL group wore weight vests with loads increasing from approximately 10%, 12.5% and 15% of body mass over 3 weeks. Paired t-tests and Cohen’s d effect sizes were used to identify change in performance. 4CJ explosive leg power factor improved significantly for the ELDL group from baseline, but not for CON. Improvement in 4CJ ground contact time approached significance for the ELDL group. This investigation provides some evidence that ELDL may be beneficial for improving explosive aspects of anaerobic performances.
Rights Management
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Recommended Citation
Pulscher, Matthew Owen, "Effects Of External Loading During Daily Living on Anaerobic Performances in D1-A Rugby Athletes." (2023). Student Theses and Dissertations. 205.
https://arch.astate.edu/all-etd/205
