Movement, Health and Exercise (MoHE): Recent submissions

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    • Psychological profiles of Indonesian elite swimmers 

      Miftakhul, Jannah; Olievia Prabandini, Mulyana; Toho Cholik, Muthohir (Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2015)
      In Indonesia, sports psychology is one of the branches of psychology that plays a vital role in improving athletic performance and therefore, it is not confined within the boundaries of academic research. Even though a ...

    • The effects of short-duration static stretching of the lower extremities after warm-up exercise on endurance running performance 

      Kazuki, Takizawa; Taichi, Yamaguchi; Keisuke, Shibata (Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2015)
      Previous studies have shown that static stretching impairs running economy and endurance running performance. However, these studies have only examined the effects of long-duration static stretching, and the duration of ...

    • Does power output vary accordingly with high load resistance training? - a comparative study between bulk-up and strength-up resistance training 

      Keisuke, Shibata; Kazuki, Takizawa; Masao, Mizuno (Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2015)
      The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of six weeks of high-intensity resistance training on the power output of 14 university basketball players. The subjects were randomly divided into two groups: a ...

    • Investigation of the head impact power of a sepak takraw ball on sepak takraw players 

      Iskandar, Hasanuddin; Zahari, Taha; Nukman, Yusoff; Norhafizan, Ahmad; Raja Ariffin, Raja Ghazilla; Husni, Usman; Tuan Mohammad Yusoff Shah, Tuan Ya (Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2015)
      Sepak takraw is a traditional sport in Asia in which the players use various parts of their bodies to hit the ball, with the exception of their hands. Unlike other sports such as soccer, boxing, and rugby, it is observed ...

    • Comparative Efficacy Of Imagery-based Relaxation and Abbreviated Muscle Relaxation Training On The Reaction Ability Of Netball Players 

      Saha, Srilekha; Saha, Soumendra; Nurfarrah Ezzaty, Mohd Zahir; Foujia, Huda (Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2015)
      In this study, we investigated the benefits of differential psychotherapeutic intervention techniques on the modification of autonomic competence and its impact on the visual reaction ability of young competitive netball ...

    • Simulating Bio-composite Cycling Helmet Performance Through FEA and CFD Approaches 

      Mohd Naim, Abdullah; F. Mustapha; M. K. H. Muda; M. K. A. Arrifin; A. S. M. Rafie; M. A. Shamsudin (Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2015)
      Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis were performed in this work in order to obtain the best design for safety and aerodynamic performance of the bicycle cycling helmet. FEA analysis ...

    • Comparative efficacy of biofeedback interventions in predicting improvements in bilateral soccer shooting performance 

      Saha, Soumendra; Saha, Srilekha; Nurfarrah Ezzaty, Mohd Zahir; Foujia, Huda (Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2015)
      The beneficial impact of the differential biofeedback intervention technique on modification in autonomic competence, as well as the ultimate impact on bilateral shooting ability, were studied on young and competitive male ...

    • Decision Making and Performance of Malaysian Rugby Sevens Referees 

      Mohamad Nizam, Nazarudin; Mohamad Razali, Abdullah; Suppiah, Pathmanathan K.; Mohd Sofian Omar, Fauzee; Parnabas, Vincent; Nagoor Meera, Abdullah (Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2015)
      This study aims to examine the decision making by rugby sevens referees, and its relationship with the referees’ performance. The instruments used in this study are the Rugby Referee Decision Making Test (α=.74) and the ...

    • Comparison Between Twelve and Six Sets of High Load Leg Extension On Muscle Strength 

      Keisuke, Shibata; Kazuki, Takizawa; Masao, Mizuno (Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2015)
      Numerous studies can be found in the body of literature on muscle strength after eccentric exercise. However, muscle strength after weight resistance exercise, including the concentric and eccentric phases usually performed ...

    • Recovery from exercise: role of carbohydrate nutrition 

      Williams, Clyde (Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2014)
      Every training programme is based on three cardinal principles namely (i) intensity (ii) frequency and (iii) duration. Of these three principles, frequency is probably the most important because repeated stimulation ...

    • Potential Of Electron Beam Irradiated HDPE/EPR Blend As Shoes Sole 

      Husniyah Aliyah, Lutpi; Hazleen, Anuar (Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), MalaysiaDepartment of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia ; School of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, National University of Malaysia,, 2014)
      This study focuses on the mechanical effect of different composition of polymer blend. Polymer blend of high density polyethylene (HDPE) and ethylene propylene rubber (EPR) were selected and varied by three different ...

    • Cardio-respiratory responses to standardized load resistance training in recreationally active participants 

      Nur Ikhwan, Mohamad; Rumpf, Michael C.; Tan, Erik C.H; Abas, Nicholas Garaman (Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2015)
      This paper aims to determine acute responses of standardized resistance training load on cardio-respiratory variables in recreationally active participants. The methodology involved twelve recreationally active males with ...

    • A comparison of the physical fitness, athletic performance and competitive achievements of junior and senior tennis players 

      Yuta, Kuroda; Natumi, Suzuki; Akimasa, Dei; Kaoru, Umebayashi; Kazuki, Takizawa; Masao, Mizuno (Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), MalaysiaDepartment of Human Developmental Sciences, Faculty of Education, Hokkaido University, Japan, 2015)
      The Japan Tennis Association established the Tennis Field Test as a tool for aiding the development of effective coaching methods and improving the competitive achievements of individual elite tennis players. On the basis ...

    • 3D immersive environment as a psychological training tool to enhance self-confidence and reduce competitive anxiety for Malaysian volleyball athletes 

      Tan, Mei Jing; A. H., Omar; Dayang Tiawa, Awang Hamid (Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2015)
      Currently, great emphasis is placed on the development and intervention of psychology in sports in order to address the problem of athletes’ failure to achieve peak performance in actual competitions. This problem is ...

    • Fitness profile of Malaysian adolescent squash players 

      Krasilshchikov, Oleksandr (Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), MalaysiaExercise & Sports Science Programme School of Health Sciences Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2014)
      Squash is an indoor game that is the second fastest racket sports if compared to badminton and tennis. Squash game puts a high demand on physical fitness of elite players which requires a quick development of high force, ...

    • Developmental practice activities of elite youth swimmers 

      Angelina Tan, Li San; Jeffrey Low, Fook Lee (Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), MalaysiaFaculty of Sports Science and Coaching Sultan Idris Education University, 2014)
      The purpose of the study was to examine the developmental pathways of elite youth swimmers. Swim-related developmental activities of elite and sub-elite youth swimmers were examined. Fifteen elite (8 males; 7 females) ...

    • Impact of decomposition of autonomic tonic and phasic responses on predictors of reaction performance in elite Malaysian swimmers 

      Saha, Srilekha; Saha, Soumendra (Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), MalaysiaDept. of Exercise & Sports Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia,, 2014)
      Psychobiological predictors of emotionality were evaluated in relations to complex reaction and movement performances have been considered as the significant aspect of research interest. Considerable research base confirms ...

    • Experimental analysis of mechanical properties of selected takraw balls in Malaysia 

      Nor Mariah, Adam (Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), MalaysiaDepartment of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2014)
      Sepak Takraw is a popular sport among the Southeast Asian countries and various brands of takraw balls are available in the local market to suit the needs of players. In this study, four different takraw balls commonly ...

    • Effect of knee pad on kicking a ball and gait analysis 

      Kadirgama, K.; Zahari, Taha; Ahmad Rasdan, Ismail; Azrul Hisham, Mohd Adib; Zulkifli, Ahmad; Nasrul Hadi, Johari; Zulfika, Anuar (Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), MalaysiaSport & Human Engineering Focus Group, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, 2013)
      Wearing kneepads is the best defence against occupational knee injury. It has been reported that the use of knee pads can reduce injuries and increase performance. Knee pads provide protection by disbursing pressure on ...

    • An overview of sports engineering: history, impact and research 

      Zahari, Taha; Mohd Hasnun Arif, Hassan; Anwar P.P., Abdul Majeed; Mohd Azri, Aris; Nina Nadia, Sahim (Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), MalaysiaInnovative Manufacturing, Mechatronics & Sports Lab (iMAMS), Universiti Malaysia Pahang, 2013)
      Sports engineering can be considered as a new engineering discipline. It bridges the gap between two distinctive fields: sport science and engineering. Sports engineers are responsible in designing and building new ...