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Sport Science and Strength Training: Recent Advances, New Trends, and Applications

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 2669

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Tom Comyns

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Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
Interests: biomechanics; strength and conditioning; motor learning; applied sport science
Dr. Chris Bishop

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London Sport Institute, Middlesex University, London NW4 1RL, UK
Interests: sport; strength; jumping; athletic performance

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue will focus on recent advances, new trends, and applications of sport science and strength training. A central emphasis of this Special Issue is the application to the practical setting of recent advances and trends, together with research that explicitly outlines the key transformational impact of the research findings. This Special Issue will explore the link between science and practice and exemplify how research outcomes can impact the practical environment. This Special Issue is open to all disciplines within sport science, with a particular focus on recent advancements in strength training. The advancements in strength training can stem from the various disciplines in sport science and/or can take a multi-disciplinary approach. Research exploring technological advancements and their application within athletic environments can be incorporated into this Special Issue. By exploring the application of recent advancements and trends, this Special Issue aims to present a transformational perspective on how sport science and strength training can positively impact athletic performance. 

Dr. Tom Comyns
Dr. Chris Bishop
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • strength training
  • sport science
  • sport technology
  • strength and conditioning

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No Post-Activation Performance Enhancement Following a Single Set of Plyometric or Flywheel Exercises in National Team Rugby Players
by Irineu Loturco, Lucas A. Pereira, Santiago Zabaloy, Valter P. Mercer, Túlio B. M. A. Moura, Tomás T. Freitas and Daniel Boullosa
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(21), 9786; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14219786 - 25 Oct 2024
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Post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) is a key objective following regular warm-up routines, especially in sports that rely heavily on sprinting speed and power. Rugby is a team sport characterized by a range of repeated high-intensity efforts, irrespective of positional roles or match demands. [...] Read more.
Post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) is a key objective following regular warm-up routines, especially in sports that rely heavily on sprinting speed and power. Rugby is a team sport characterized by a range of repeated high-intensity efforts, irrespective of positional roles or match demands. In this study, we examined and compared the effects of two different conditioning activities (CAs) on the power- and speed-related abilities of National Team rugby players. Thirteen male rugby union players sequentially performed countermovement jump (CMJ), 30 m sprint, and change-of-direction (COD) tests (pre-testing session) 5 min before executing either one set of six repetitions of 45 cm drop jumps or one set of six repetitions of flywheel eccentric-overload squats. In addition to the sport-specific tests, the muscle mechanical properties of the athletes were also assessed through the use of tensiomyography (TMG). At post-testing sessions conducted 5 and 10 min after the PAPE protocols, no significant changes were observed in any of the assessed variables, either in positions as backs or forwards. However, some meaningful variations were detected at the individual level when using the “true-changes” analysis. Despite some positive individual changes, it can be concluded that these specific protocols did not elicit the expected responses typically observed in other team-sport athletes. Practitioners are encouraged to implement more comprehensive (but not exhaustive) and tailored PAPE interventions prior to training sessions and competitions. Full article
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Validity and Reliability of a Commercially Available Inertial Sensor for Measuring Barbell Mechanics during Weightlifting
by Shyam Chavda, Ingo Sandau, Chris Bishop, Jiaqing Xu, Anthony N. Turner and Jason P. Lake
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(16), 7397; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14167397 - 21 Aug 2024
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This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of a commercially available inertial measurement unit (Enode) for measuring barbell kinematics and kinetics during a snatch. In order to assess validity and within- and between-session reliability, thirteen competitive weightlifters conducted two snatches on [...] Read more.
This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of a commercially available inertial measurement unit (Enode) for measuring barbell kinematics and kinetics during a snatch. In order to assess validity and within- and between-session reliability, thirteen competitive weightlifters conducted two snatches on two separate occasions at 85% of their one-repetition maximum. The Enode sensor was attached to the barbell, with each lift recorded via the device’s native application concurrently with an 11-camera motion capture system. Passing–Bablok regression indicated fixed and proportional bias in some horizontal measures of barbell mechanics but showed no bias in all but one vertical variable. Collectively, this suggests that the Enode is a valid tool in the measurement of vertically derived, but not horizontally derived, variables from barbell kinematics. Within- and between-session reliability showed moderate to excellent ICCs, with trivial to small differences between repetitions and between sessions. However, between-session reliability showed lower levels of variability and, thus, may help coaches identify changes in technique over time (between sessions) with good accuracy. Overall the Enode offers a practical and affordable option for coaches seeking to monitor weightlifting technique in training environments. Full article
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