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The early sport and play experiences of elite New Zealand hockey players from rural and regional communities: A qualitative descriptive study
(Nova Southeastern University, 2022-01-22)The foundation of an athlete’s development is formed through their early developmental experiences. Thus, in this study we explored the early sport and play experiences of elite New Zealand hockey players from rural and ... -
The association between sport specialisation and movement competency in youth: a systematic review
(SAGE Publications, 2021-03-03)Negative long-term outcomes have been reported following sport specialisation including increased injury risk. The underlying mechanisms remain unclear; however, fewer exposures to broad ranging movement patterns and ... -
Snack (re)formulation in the improvement of health effects on glycaemia and satiety responses: preliminary results
(2020)Snacking impacts the overall quality of dietary patterns, nutrition and health outcomes. Highly processed snack foods are normally unhealthy due to higher saturated fat content, refined grains (carbohydrates), and artificial ... -
The importance of fundamental motor skills in identifying differences in performance levels of U10 soccer players
(MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute), 2019-07-22)This study examined the differences in fundamental motor skills (FMSs) and specific conditioning capacities (SCCs) between a coach’s classification of first team (FT) and second team (ST) U10 soccer players and examined ... -
When do I get to lead?
(2018-11)Research aim: To investigate student perceptions of accessibility to leadership within the secondary school context. Is it equitable? -
How can governance design options be developed for new and emerging sports. The case of Stand Up Paddling in New Zealand.
(2018-11)The academic impetus for this research Kellet and Russell (2009) assert there is dearth of understanding as to how new and emerging sports are structured and governed compared to traditional sports. Lifestyle ... -
New Zealand skateboarding : towards a national structure
(2018-10)WHY? International Olympic Committee (IOC) recognized skateboarding as an Olympic event QUESTIONS: Is anyone organizing skateboarding in New Zealand? Are there any NZ governing bodies? What is happening at the ... -
Constraints-led approach to coaching the power clean
(NMU Commons - Northern Michigan University, 2018-09)The purpose of this study was to apply a constraints-led approach to the acquisition of the power clean. Strength and conditioning coaches need to coach complex motor skills, where the common method involves explicit ... -
Visible learning : health and physical education. A collaborative secondary/tertiary partnership supported by the Teacher-led Innovation Fund (TLIF)
(2018-07)Story hui Workshop learning outcome A partnership The purpose of feedback is to close the gap in learning A visible learner Our project Our findings & results VL strategies Evaluating the strategies Challenges ... -
Humanistic sports coaching and the Marist organization : a multi-case study in the Philippines
(2018-02)This multi-case study involved coaches who are academics from New Zealand visiting the Philippines on an annual basis and implementing sports coaching programmes underpinned by a humanistic coaching philosophy. The study ... -
A common arterial trunk replacing middle colic and right colic arteries : a case report and surgical significance
(Crimson Publishers, 2018-01-10)INTRODUCTION: The mesenteric vascular supply is a combination of rich collateral networks and commonly encountered variant anatomy. The effect of normal and variant anatomy has implications on pathology, treatment choices, ... -
Exploring governance design for new and emerging sports : the case of stand up paddling in New Zealand.
(2017-11)Peak governing bodies for sport are cognisant the changing sport landscape Traditional sport federations Structure for sport Governance framework for the New Zealand sport and recreation sector New and emerging / ... -
Engaging with diverse communities : sport as a vehicle for social development
(2017-11)Physical activity has the potential to powerfully contribute to individual and community hauora. Through annual trips to the Philippines in 2013-2016 by a team of coaching academics from Unitec and AUT University, we were ... -
Making learning visible in health and physical education [Making learning visible in HPE]
(2017-07)Presentation overview: Starter activity Our project Visible learning and a teacher rubric Teacher stories & key themes identified so far Challenges and next steps -
Making Learning Visible for improved student outcomes for priority learners in health and physical education
(2017-07)Hattie (2012) suggests that Visible teaching and learning is ‘teachers seeing learning through the eyes of students and students seeing teaching as a key to their ongoing learning” (p.18) The research project explores ... -
Evolution not revolution : nutrition and obesity
(MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute), 2017-05-20)The increasing prevalence of obesity over the course of life is a global health challenge because of its strong and positive association with significant health problems such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, ... -
Resistance to physical stress under extreme conditions and methodological principles of participation in extreme recreation
(Otago Polytechnic / Te Kura Matatini ki Otago, 2017)Scientific and technological progress, as well as personal motives, dictate individuals’ interest in performing under difficult conditions; some of the factors involved can cause adjustment disorders. The term “extreme ... -
Compatibility of measuring simple reaction time in individuals using computerized and fingertip visuomotor methods
(2016-12)Many studies of the reaction time (RT) expressed this index as the interval between the time of signal detection and the beginning of motor response. Reaction time is widely used in various fields of science and practice: ... -
Relationship between rotational inertia of the upper limbs and latency period in the simple fast sensor motor reactions of young adults
(2016-12)One of the components of this response involves the latent period of simple sensor-motor reaction that is often viewed to be the result of integrative brain function [Bernstein,1967]. The influence of the motor component ... -
Exploring governance design options for new and emerging sports : the case of stand up paddling in New Zealand
(2016-11)Sport governance “is the responsibility for the functioning and direction of the organisation and is a necessary and institutionalised component of all sports codes from club level to national bodies, government agencies, ...