Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Physical fitness control methodology
Course Code
LSPA_507
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Business Management; Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-time (Off site)
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Anna Zuša
Structure Unit Manager
Diāna Laipniece
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
Acquire theoretical knowledge, skills and necessary competences in the physical fitness control methodology. Promote the development of current modern research methods in the field of health and sports science.
Preliminary Knowledge
Study courses completed: Anatomy, Basics of Physiology, Age-related Physiology, Basics of Sports Biomechanics, Sports Training Theory.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Will acquire theoretical knowledge of the concept of physical fitness, its control possibilities.
2.The physical control methodology for different groups of people will be familiar.
3.Will know state-of-the-art facilities, for objective physical fitness assessment.
Skills
1.Practical skills and abilities in assessing the physical fitness of different groups of people, test selection, standardization, data acquisition, compilation and processing.
Competences
1.Will be able to apply competences in the physical preparation control methodology to the qualification of a sports teacher, coach and other sports specialist.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Laboratory work in assessing physical fitness |
25.00% from total grade
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Test
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2.
Assessment of a specific characteristic of physical fitness using modern equipment |
25.00% from total grade
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10 points
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3.
Involvement, attitude |
25.00% from total grade
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Test
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Final exam |
25.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Physical fitness control methodology
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Subject, content, tasks, organization of physical fitness methodology. Concept of physical fitness, characteristics, assessment options.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The musculoskeletal system, its characteristics and assessment options.
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Anamnesis. Anthropometry and somatoscopy. Physical measurements, assessment options, profiles.
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Dinamometrija. Muskuļu spēku novērtēšanas iespējas. Indikācijas un kontrindikācijas.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Tensodynamometry and its application in the assessment of physical fitness.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Locomotion. Movement speed, characteristics. Optical-electrical devices and their application in practice.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Endurance measurement options: pulse oximetry, respiratory gas analyzer, glucose and lactate analyzer.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Ergometry. Options for determining aerobic and anaerobic endurance.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Muscle tone, muscle electrical activity in the context of physical fitness. Assessment options.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Psycho-cognitive tests, peripheral vision, reaction speed.
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3D analysis of movements in the context of physical fitness assessment.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Physical fitness control of children and adults. EIROFIT, musculoskeletal system.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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FMS myoskeletal system assessment method for athletes.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Specific aspects of assessing physical fitness in seniors and their impact on quality of life.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Presentation of laboratory work.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Presentation of the independent work "Assessment of a specific characteristic of physical fitness using modern equipment". Final examination.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Presentation of the independent work "Assessment of a specific characteristic of physical fitness using modern equipment". Final examination.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME (OFF SITE)
Physical fitness control methodology
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Subject, content, tasks, organization of physical fitness methodology. Concept of physical fitness, characteristics, assessment options.
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|
The musculoskeletal system, its characteristics and assessment options.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Anamnesis. Anthropometry and somatoscopy. Physical measurements, assessment options, profiles.
|
|
Dinamometrija. Muskuļu spēku novērtēšanas iespējas. Indikācijas un kontrindikācijas.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Tensodynamometry and its application in the assessment of physical fitness.
|
|
Locomotion. Movement speed, characteristics. Optical-electrical devices and their application in practice.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Endurance measurement options: pulse oximetry, respiratory gas analyzer, glucose and lactate analyzer.
|
|
Ergometry. Options for determining aerobic and anaerobic endurance.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Muscle tone, muscle electrical activity in the context of physical fitness. Assessment options.
|
|
Psycho-cognitive tests, peripheral vision, reaction speed.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
3D analysis of movements in the context of physical fitness assessment.
|
|
Physical fitness control of children and adults. EIROFIT, musculoskeletal system.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
FMS myoskeletal system assessment method for athletes.
|
|
Specific aspects of assessing physical fitness in seniors and their impact on quality of life.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
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Presentation of laboratory work.
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|
Presentation of the independent work "Assessment of a specific characteristic of physical fitness using modern equipment". Final examination.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Romero-Franco, N., Jimenez-Reyes, P & Montano-Munuera, A. (2017). Validity and reliability of a low-cost digital dynamometer for measuring isometric strength of lower limb. Journal of Sport Science, 35 (22).Suitable for English stream
2.
Lunn, W. R., & Axtell, R. S. (2021). Validity and reliability of the lode excalibur sport cycle ergometer for the Wingate anaerobic test. Journal of strength and conditioning research, 35(10), 2894-2901.Suitable for English stream
3.
Löllgen, H., & Leyk, D. (2018). Exercise testing in sports medicine. Deutsches Ärzteblatt International, 115(24), 409.Suitable for English stream
4.
Kiss, B., & Balogh, L. (2019). A study of key cognitive skills in handball using the Vienna test system. Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 19(1), 733-741.Suitable for English stream
5.
Fuller, D., Colwell, E., Low, J., Orychock, K., Tobin, M. A., Simango, B., ... & Taylor, N. G. (2020). Reliability and validity of commercially available wearable devices for measuring steps, energy expenditure, and heart rate: systematic review. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 8(9), e18694.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Anh Phong Nguyen, Christine Detrembleur, Paul Fisette, Clara Selves, Philippe Mahaudens, MyotonPro Is a Valid Device for Assessing Wrist Biomechanical Stiffness in Healthy Young Adults. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 10.3389/fspor.2022.797975, 4, (2022).Suitable for English stream
2.
Katarzyna Rosicka, Barbara Mierzejewska‐Krzyżowska, Włodzimierz Mrówczyński, Skin biomechanical and viscoelastic properties measured with MyotonPRO in different areas of human body. Skin Research and Technology, 10.1111/srt.13116, 28, 2, (236-245), (2021).Suitable for English stream
3.
Kurashina, W., Iijima, Y., Sasanuma, H., Saito, T., Takeshita, K. (2023). Evaluation of muscle stiffness in adhesive capsulitis with Myoton PRO. JSES International, 7 (1), 25-29,Suitable for English stream
4.
Hanley, B., & Tucker, C. B. (2019). Reliability of the OptoJump Next system for measuring temporal values in elite racewalking. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 33(12), 3438-3443.Suitable for English stream
5.
Stavropoulou, G., & Stavropoulos, N. (2021). Association between team sports and anxiety with reaction time of individuals with visual impairment versus individuals with normal vision.Suitable for English stream
6.
Gomez Echeverry, Lesly Lisbeth et al. Human motion capture and analysis systems: a systematic review. Prospect. [online]. 2018, vol.16, n.2, pp.24-34. ISSN 1692-8261.Suitable for English stream
7.
Halaki, M. & Ginn, K. (2012). Normalization of EMG signals: to normaize or not to normalize and what to normalize to? Chapter 7 in Computation intelligence in electromyography analysis. A perspective on current applications and future challenges. (Ganesh R. Naik Ed.). 176-194.Suitable for English stream