Understanding the ‘human operator’ is a central concern of both ergonomists and sport and exercise scientists. This cutting-edge collection of international research papers explores the interface between physical, cognitive and occupational ergonomics and sport and exercise science, illuminating our understanding of ‘human factors’ at work and at play. Drawing on a wide diversity of disciplines, including applied anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, engineering, psychology and design, the book explores themes of central importance within contemporary ergonomics and sport and exercise science, such as performance, health, environment, technology and special populations. Contemporary Sport, Leisure and Ergonomics establishes important methodological connections between the disciplines, advancing the research agenda within each. It is essential reading for all serious ergonomists and human scientists.
Author(s): Thomas Reilly, Greg Atkinson
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2009
Language: English
Pages: 384
Book Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 4
Copyright......Page 5
Contents......Page 6
Preface......Page 10
Introduction......Page 11
Part I Musculoskeletal loading......Page 14
CHAPTER ONE Manifestations of shoulder fatigue in prolonged activities involving low-force contractions......Page 16
CHAPTER TWO Low-back problems in recreational self-contained underwater breathing apparatus divers: Prevalence and specific risk factors......Page 30
CHAPTER THREE A single bout of cold water immersion therapy has no beneficial effect on recovery from the symptoms of exercise-induced muscle damage......Page 52
CHAPTER FOUR Towards a better understanding of ulnar wrist paraesthesia and entrapments in leisure and competitive sports......Page 62
CHAPTER FIVE Electromyographic comparisons of the rectus femoris, vastus lateralis and vastus medialis during squat and leg extension exercises at high and low intensities......Page 74
CHAPTER SIX The influence of scapula position on the function of shoulder girdle muscles......Page 84
CHAPTER SEVEN The impact of ankle taping upon range of movement and lower-limb balance before and after dynamic exercise......Page 92
Part II Occupational ergonomics......Page 102
CHAPTER EIGHT A practical cooling strategy for reducing the physiological strain associated with firefighting activity in the heat......Page 104
CHAPTER NINE Effects of simulated firefighting on the responses of salivary cortisol, alpha-amylase and psychological variables......Page 116
CHAPTER TEN Relationships between leisure-time energy expenditure and individual coping strategies for shift-work......Page 130
Part III Sports......Page 144
CHAPTER ELEVEN Effects of blinded differences in ambient conditions on performance and thermoregulatory responses during a 4-km cycling time trial......Page 146
CHAPTER TWELVE Lower limb function in the maximal instep kick in soccer......Page 162
CHAPTER THIRTEEN Polymorphisms of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE/ID) and their distribution in developing young adult Rugby Union players......Page 174
CHAPTER FOURTEEN The stress and attraction of cross-country running......Page 188
CHAPTER FIFTEEN The effect of breast support on kinetics during overground running performance......Page 198
Part IV Diet and fitness assessment......Page 208
CHAPTER SIXTEEN Prediction of maximal oxygen uptake from the Åstrand-Ryhming nomogram and ratings of perceived exertion......Page 210
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN Reproducibility of ratings of perceived exertion soon after myocardial infarction: responses in the stress-testing clinic and the rehabilitation gymnasium......Page 228
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN Effects of the Zone-diet on training parameters in recreational master athletes......Page 240
CHAPTER NINETEEN Does completion of an exercise referral scheme affect anthropometric measures and physical activity levels?......Page 256
CHAPTER TWENTY Correlation between inter-limb coordination, strength and power performances in active and sedentary individuals across the life span......Page 268
CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE Body composition of international- and club-level professional soccer players measured by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA)......Page 286
Part V Expertise and co-ordination......Page 302
CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO Optimising speed and energy expenditure in accurate visually-directed upper limb movements......Page 304
CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE Tracing the process of expertise in a simulated anticipation task......Page 320
CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR Determination of a technical learning line for “Big Air” snowboarding......Page 336
CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE Fundamental movement skill development of four to six year-old pre-school children in Flanders......Page 348
CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX Inter-limb coordination, strength, and jump performances following a senior basketball match......Page 366
INDEX......Page 382
