Title Sport, leisure and ergonomics : proceedings of the Third International Conference on Sport, Leisure and Ergonomics, 12th-14th July, 1995 / edited by Greg Atkinson and Thomas Reilly

Edition First edition Published London ; New York : E & FN Spon, 1995

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Description 1 online resource (xxii, 308 pages) : illustrations Contents Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Contributors; Preface; Introduction; References; Part One: Ergonomics and Disabled Athletes; 1. The ergonomics of wheelchair sports; 1 Introduction; 2 Vehicle mechanics; 3 Human Engine; 4 Wheelchair-athlete interface; 4.1 Lever and crank propulsion; 4.2 Hubcrank; 4.3 Gear ratio; 4.4 Rim diameter; 4.5 Camber; 5 Conclusions; 6 References; 2. Development of a treadmill test to examine the physiological responses of wheelchair athletes to submaximal exercise; 1 Introduction; 2 Methods; 2.1 Subjects; 2.2 Exercise Test Protocol 2.3 Technique Analysis2.4 Statistical Analysis; 3 Results; 4 Discussion; 5 Summary; 6 References; 3. A dynamic model of wheelchair propulsion during racing and the relevant pressure distribution; 1 Introduction; 2 Methods; 2.1 Subject; 2.2 Physiological Characteristics of the athlete; 2.3 Video Analysis; 2.4 Dynamic computer model of wheelchair athlete; 2.5 Finite element model; 3 Results; 4 Discussion; 5 References; 4. Physiological characteristics of wheelchair athletes determined from arm crank ergometry and wheelchair treadmill exercise; 1 Introduction; 2 Methods; 2.1 Subjects 2.3 Protocols2.4 Statistical analysis; 3 Results; 4 Discussion; 5 References; 5. Relationship between anaerobic power of arms and legs in untrained men; 1 Introduction; 2 Methods; 3 Results; 4 Discussion; 5 References; 6. Cardiac dimensions in spinal cord injured athletes; 1 Introduction; 2 Methods; 2.1 Subjects; 2.2 Data collection; 2.3 Statistical Analysis; 3 Results; 4 Discussion; 5 References; 7. The potential of 3-d woven composite components incorporated within ankle-foot orthoses for improving disabled gait; 1 Introduction; 2 Method; 3 Result; 4 Discussion; 5 References 8. Activity, body composition and lipoprotein concentrations in growth hormone deficient adults1 Introduction; 2 Methods; 2.1 Patients; 2.2 Physical activity; 2.3 Anthropometry and body composition; 2.4 Biochemical analyses; 3 Results; 4 Discussion; Acknowledgements; 5 References; 9. Seating comfort of the disabled during leisure and light sporting activities; 1 Introduction; 2 Methods; 2.1 The finite element model; 2.2 Material properties, computational methods and experimental tests; 3 Results and Discussion; 4 Conclusion; 5 Acknowledgement; 6 References 10. Pre-competition anxiety and self-confidence in elite and non-elite wheelchair sports participants1 Introduction; 2 Method; 3 Results; 4 Discussion; 5 References; Part Two: Environmental Factors, Ergogenic Aids and Exercise Performance; 11. The travelling athlete; 1 Introduction; 2 Jet-Lag; 3 Adjusting to a different time-zone; 4 The use of drugs to offset jet-lag and sleep-loss; 5 Overview; 6 References; 12. Training and exercise at high altitudes; 1 Introduction; 2 Physical Features of a High Altitude Environment; 3 The Effect of High Altitude On Exercise at Altitude Summary The field of sports ergonomics is now recognised as an interdisciplinary area in its own right. This book forms the proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Sport, Leisure and Ergonomics, providing a particular focus on disabled athletes, health and fitness educations and sports equipment Analysis Sports Notes "A conference of the Ergonomics Society"--Page v Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and indexes Notes Print version record Subject Sports -- Physiological aspects -- Congresses Exercise -- Physiological aspects -- Congresses Exercise -- Measurement -- Congresses Physical fitness -- Congresses Human engineering -- Congresses Sports for people with disabilities -- Physiological aspects -- Congresses Sporting goods -- Physiological aspects -- Congresses Physical fitness -- Testing -- Congresses GAMES -- Gambling -- Sports. SPORTS & RECREATION -- Business Aspects. SPORTS & RECREATION -- Essays. SPORTS & RECREATION -- History. SPORTS & RECREATION -- Reference. TRAVEL -- Special Interest -- Sports. Physical fitness -- Testing Exercise -- Measurement Exercise -- Physiological aspects Human engineering Physical fitness Sports -- Physiological aspects Ergonomie Kongress Sport Sports -- Aspect physiologique -- Congrès. Ergonomie -- Congrès. Loisirs -- Congrès. Genre/Form Conference papers and proceedings Liverpool (1995) Form Electronic book Author Atkinson, G. (Greg) Reilly, Thomas, 1941-2009. Ergonomics Society (Great Britain) ISBN 9781136742415 1136742417 9781315024875 131502487X 9781136742552 1136742557 9781136742484 1136742484 9781138880498 1138880493

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