//www.koonmotors.com/news/science_society/sports/ Science of sports. Read the latest scientific research on sports, including performance enhancement through feedback systems, effect of various drugs and more. en-us Sat, 09 Sep 2023 10:26:09 EDT Sat, 09 Sep 2023 10:26:09 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/science_society/sports/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830151809.htm 新研究损伤持续跟踪用户s has found mountain biking is not the dangerous, injury-plagued sport reserved for thrill-seekers that it is often perceived to be and that the health benefits outweigh the risks. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:18:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830151809.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230317145019.htm New research has found that attending live sporting events as a spectator improves levels of wellbeing and reduces feelings of loneliness. This large-scale scientific study included data from 7,209 adults, aged 16-85. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 14:50:19 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230317145019.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230208125123.htm “放下”语言是穷人的一项关键指标tal health in athletes, recent research shows. More than 400 athletes across a variety of sports, ages and levels of experience were questioned for the study by sports psychology experts. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:51:23 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230208125123.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221129214710.htm A study into elite women's basketball automates clusters of play to better scrutinize a team's style and performance on the court. Tue, 29 Nov 2022 21:47:10 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221129214710.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221116133859.htm Women football players require specifically tailored products such as kit, boots, and balls in order to optimize their performance and safety on the pitch, according to a new paper. Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:38:59 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221116133859.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221103104931.htm Sport and exercise experts are calling for better education around periods and pregnancy in women's football. New research carried out at women's football clubs across six European countries shows that education around the menstrual cycle, hormonal contraception and pregnancy is severely lacking. 星期四,2022年11月03 10:49:31美国东部时间 //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221103104931.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221007085724.htm High rates of depression and anxiety reported by adolescent athletes whose sports were cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic improved significantly a year later when they were able to resume playing sports, according to new research. Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:57:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221007085724.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221006141508.htm Algorithms can predict the in-game actions of volleyball players with more than 80% accuracy, and now the lab is collaborating with the Big Red hockey team to expand the research project's applications. Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:15:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221006141508.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220805091300.htm Record levels of obesity and physical inactivity among children mean they are set to bear the brunt of poorer health effects from rising global temperatures -- that's the stark warning in a new comprehensive review of current studies on the topic. Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:13:00 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220805091300.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220727110247.htm Here's another good reason for kids to participate in organized sports: They can develop the 'grit' that helps them overcome challenges as adults, a new study suggests. Wed, 27 Jul 2022 11:02:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220727110247.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220714091107.htm New research investigates consumer product-related traumatic brain injuries (CP-TBI) among school-aged children for a 20-year period by differentiating age groups, levels of education, and gender and evaluating trends with the time-point regression method. Their findings reveal insights that have implications for effective preventive strategies and policies. Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:11:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220714091107.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220622141835.htm Allowing fights among players in the National Hockey Leagues does not deter greater violence in the modern game, according to a new study. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:18:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220622141835.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220601142809.htm A large-scale study of U.S. children and adolescents has found that participation in a team sport is associated with fewer mental health difficulties, but that kids who are exclusively involved in an individual sport--such as tennis or wrestling--may face greater mental health difficulties than kids who do no sports at all. Wed, 01 Jun 2022 14:28:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220601142809.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220503141404.htm High school students who focus on one sport are more likely to get injured or suffer from burnout. But new research suggests their motivation for specializing in one sport is pure: love of the game and competition. Tue, 03 May 2022 14:14:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220503141404.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220427211256.htm As COVID-19 reaches record levels in the UK, health experts are calling for a focus on children's physical fitness as new research reveals concerning changes to children's health and physical fitness following the pandemic. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 21:12:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220427211256.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220406101805.htm Researchers have developed a machine learning model that could better measure baseball players' and teams' short- and long-term performance, compared to existing statistical analysis methods for the sport. Drawing on recent advances in natural language processing and computer vision, their approach would completely change, and could enhance, the way the state of a game and a player's impact on the game is measured. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 10:18:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220406101805.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220406101631.htm A new laboratory method uses a high-accuracy ball delivery device and speed measurement system to provide better clues on exactly how high and far some of those baseballs will fly. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 10:16:31 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220406101631.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220330103204.htm Football may be America's most popular sport, but the nation is deeply divided about whether youth should play the tackle version of the game. Wed, 30 Mar 2022 10:32:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220330103204.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220309131850.htm 寻找技术来保证年轻运动员的安全r post-concussion, researchers devised a study in which teenage athletes who suffered concussions were randomized either to standard of care -- typically returning to play after clearing a set of standardized protocols that assess symptoms, cognition, and balance -- or completing the same protocol and then working with an athletic trainer on a specific neuromuscular training intervention that includes guided strength exercises and a focus on posture and landing stability. Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:18:50 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220309131850.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/01/220120091205.htm Researchers have linked the fitness of elite soccer players to the positions they play. The ability to make this assessment can help coaches regulate individual training loads based on player position, according to a recent study. Thu, 20 Jan 2022 09:12:05 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/01/220120091205.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/12/211208110304.htm Appealing to athletes' sense of 'future guilt' through psychological intervention could prove a powerful weapon in the fight against doping, according to a new study. Wed, 08 Dec 2021 11:03:04 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/12/211208110304.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211130101425.htm A new study reveals why coaches believe 'game intelligence,' work ethic and competitiveness are far more important than physical fitness in determining success on the basketball court. Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:14:25 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211130101425.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211123131323.htm Athletes returning to training following long COVID should undergo a series of tests and seek regular advice from a multi-disciplinary team of specialists to ensure they are fit to resume exercise, according to a new study. Tue, 23 Nov 2021 13:13:23 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211123131323.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/09/210909123640.htm Scientists studied the biomechanics of swimmer 'kickstarts' using force sensors and motion-capture cameras. They found that force exerted by the hands on the starting platform is significant, which may assist in training. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 12:36:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/09/210909123640.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210830081819.htm It takes more than athletic talent to play varsity sports in college, at least for most young people, a new study suggests. Researchers found that U.S. high-school athletes were much more likely to play sports in college if they came from higher-income families with well-educated parents and attended wealthier schools. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 08:18:19 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210830081819.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210825163648.htm A new study suggests athletes with a history of concussion may show more brain injury from a later concussion, particularly in middle regions of the brain that are more susceptible to damage, when compared to athletes with no history of concussion. Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:36:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210825163648.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210818130545.htm Researchers began publishing annual reports and bi-annual updates examining the health and safety policies for secondary schools for each individual state and Washington, D.C. The evaluations are based on safety measures states can implement, including emergency action plans, having automatic external defibrillators on site, training coaches to look for signs of concussion, treatment of exertional heat stroke and others. Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:05:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210818130545.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210813100323.htm Playing professional football games in empty stadiums had a hugely negative effect on the success of home teams, with home advantage almost halved, according to new research. The study used the unique opportunity presented by the COVID-19 pandemic to test whether home advantage applies when fans are not present in the stands. They found that home teams accrued significantly fewer points and scored fewer goals when crowds were absent. Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:03:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210813100323.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/07/210723105321.htm For young soccer players, participating in repetitive technical training activities involving heading during practice may result in more total head impacts but playing in scrimmages or actual soccer games may result in greater magnitude head impacts. Fri, 23 Jul 2021 10:53:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/07/210723105321.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/07/210722112938.htm Participation in elite adult rugby may be associated with changes in brain structure, according to a new study. Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:29:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/07/210722112938.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/06/210622123303.htm Without an audience, men run slower and women faster: The lack of spectators during the coronavirus pandemic appears to have had a noticeable effect on the performance of athletes at the 2020 Biathlon World Cup, a new study shows. According to the new analysis, women also performed better in complex tasks, such as shooting, when an audience was present while men did not. Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:33:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/06/210622123303.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/04/210405075904.htm As the world awaits the upcoming Olympic games, a new method for detecting doping compounds in urine samples could level the playing field for those trying to keep athletics clean. Now, scientists report an approach using ion mobility-mass spectrometry to help regulatory agencies detect existing dopants and future 'designer compounds. Mon, 05 Apr 2021 07:59:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/04/210405075904.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/03/210322175044.htm A new study shows people were willing to root more for the teams built over time than those assembled from free agency and deep-pocketed owners. Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:50:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/03/210322175044.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/12/201229140836.htm College football players may underestimate their risk of injury and concussion, according to a new study. Tue, 29 Dec 2020 14:08:36 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/12/201229140836.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/12/201215090331.htm Researchers found that nearly half of adolescents who sought specialty care for a concussion were back to driving when asked approximately two weeks after the injury, even though few had returned to exercise and sports. Tue, 15 Dec 2020 09:03:31 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/12/201215090331.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/12/201201084752.htm States with college teams in strong conferences, in particular the Southeastern Conference (SEC), were among the last to take up regulations on youth concussions, according to a recent study. The study, which investigated the association between youth sport participation and passage of concussion legislation, also found a similar connection in states with high rates of high school football participation. In contrast, states with higher gender equality were early adopters. Tue, 01 Dec 2020 08:47:52 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/12/201201084752.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201028085543.htm Sports cardiologists offer guidance for athletes' return to play after they have recovered from COVID-19, in a new article that addresses the most common questions posed by the media, in clinics and athletic training rooms, and during discussions among cardiologists who care for athletes. Wed, 28 Oct 2020 08:55:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201028085543.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201028083002.htm Researchers analyzed almost 550 men's and women's mixed martial arts contests, using data collated for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and found the rate at which competitors fight is more likely to result in judges awarding victory than the skill with which they attack their opponents. Wed, 28 Oct 2020 08:30:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201028083002.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/09/200915110014.htm A recent study suggests that high school athletes competing, not only in football, but other sports are at risk for concussion and may need longer recovery time than previously thought. Tue, 15 Sep 2020 11:00:14 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/09/200915110014.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/08/200826101637.htm In addition to helping protect players from COVID-19, the NBA 'bubble' in Orlando may be a competitive equalizer by eliminating team travel. Researchers analyzing the results of nearly 500 NBA playoff games over six seasons found that a team's direction of travel and the number of time zones crossed were associated with its predicted win probability and actual game performance. Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:16:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/08/200826101637.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/08/200811204532.htm Among former NFL players, Black, Hawaiian, and athletes from other racial backgrounds report worse physical, mental health outcomes than white players. The widest health gaps emerged between Black and white former NFL players. Black former players reported worse health outcomes in all five health categories, compared with their white peers. Presence of health disparities among former NLF players reflects the deep and pervasive nature of systemic inequities that persist even among elite athletes, study suggests. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 20:45:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/08/200811204532.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/08/200811120118.htm Cricket umpires struggle to please everyone at the best of time but the different formats of the game make it even harder for them, especially when it comes to LBW decisions. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 12:01:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/08/200811120118.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/08/200803184146.htm A type of asthma drug, known as ß2-agonists, can boost sprint and strength performance in athletes who don't have the respiratory condition, finds a review and pooled data analysis of the available evidence. Mon, 03 Aug 2020 18:41:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/08/200803184146.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/07/200707183930.htm New research indicates that men and younger adults have been less physically active during the COVID-19 lockdown. Tue, 07 Jul 2020 18:39:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/07/200707183930.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/07/200706113922.htm Athletes who play contact sports are being particularly hard-hit by the prolonged restrictions imposed on games and training, according to a new study. Mon, 06 Jul 2020 11:39:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/07/200706113922.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/06/200626092737.htm A new study identifies psychological measures that may predict who is more likely to complete - or quit - a demanding marine training course. Fri, 26 Jun 2020 09:27:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/06/200626092737.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/06/200618150310.htm Sports leagues may want to consider calling a timeout on reopening their doors to fans, based on new research that links an uptick in seasonal flu deaths to US cities with pro sports teams. Thu, 18 Jun 2020 15:03:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/06/200618150310.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/04/200421112543.htm Just a simple change to the starting stance of players on the offensive line in American football could significantly reduce hits to the head, a new study now shows. Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:25:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/04/200421112543.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/03/200325120837.htm Usain Bolt's 200m record has not been beaten for ten years and Florence Griffith Joyner's for more than thirty years. And what about if the secret behind beating records was to use mathematics? Thanks to a mathematical model, researchers have proved that the geometry of athletic tracks could be optimized to improve records. They recommend to build shorter straights and larger radii in the future. Wed, 25 Mar 2020 12:08:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/03/200325120837.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/02/200220182745.htm The governing body for the Paralympics recently lowered the allowable height for sprinters who use prosthetic legs, or blades, during competition. The rules are based on the assumption that the taller you are the faster you run. But a new study has found otherwise. Thu, 20 Feb 2020 18:27:45 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/02/200220182745.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/01/200117100252.htm Why do people pay money travel to big arenas to watch people sit in chairs and stare into screens? What are they getting in real life that they can't get from streaming it online? Researchers have studied for the first time what motivates the 'in real life' consumption of e-sports. Fri, 17 Jan 2020 10:02:52 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/01/200117100252.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/01/200114173104.htm New research reveals that the resale ticket market also appeals to sports fans who normally buy season tickets. Tue, 14 Jan 2020 17:31:04 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/01/200114173104.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/11/191114100903.htm A new study looks at what makes organized sports fun for kids, and some of the findings might surprise you. The new study dispels the popular myth that what makes sports the most fun for girls are the social aspects, like friendships, while for boys the fun factor has to do with competition. Thu, 14 Nov 2019 10:09:03 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/11/191114100903.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/11/191104121617.htm Study authors note multiple health issues including blurred vision from excessive screen time, neck and back pain from poor posture, carpal tunnel syndrome from repetitive motion, metabolic dysregulation from prolonged sitting and high consumption of caffeine and sugar, and depression and anxiety resulting from internet gaming disorder. Mon, 04 Nov 2019 12:16:17 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/11/191104121617.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191028175136.htm A study of more than 117,000 pro tennis matches and more than 5 million observations in online amateur chess indicates that even when competitors are evenly matched, players perform worse against an opponent they know has been climbing in rank. Mon, 28 Oct 2019 17:51:36 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191028175136.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/09/190909130227.htm Scientists have made a significant advance in our understanding of mild head trauma (concussive brain injury) and how it may be managed and treated in the future. It seems that repetitive impacts -- as opposed to single events -- cause the all-important damage to blood vessels in the brain. These repetitive impacts can be visualized via an MRI signal. Mon, 09 Sep 2019 13:02:27 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/09/190909130227.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/06/190627114023.htm Residential density is related to children's motor skills, engagement in outdoor play and organized sports. Finnish children living in the countryside spent more time outdoors and had better motor skills than their age peers in the metropolitan area. On the other hand, children living in the metropolitan area participated the most in organized sports. Thu, 27 Jun 2019 11:40:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/06/190627114023.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/06/190604084842.htm By participating in organized physical activity from the age of 6, children will have less risk of emotional difficulties by the time they're 12, a new study finds. Tue, 04 Jun 2019 08:48:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/06/190604084842.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/05/190509193338.htm Elite athletes are less likely to take banned substances if they consider the morality of what they are doing, and not just the health consequences of doping, according to a new study. Thu, 09 May 2019 19:33:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/05/190509193338.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/04/190408161654.htm Sixteen years after author Michael Lewis wrote the book Moneyball, every Major League Baseball (MLB) team uses the technique. But a new study shows that while the tool can help a club create a stronger team -- at a lower cost -- it loses its edge once everyone's on to it. Mon, 08 Apr 2019 16:16:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/04/190408161654.htm