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The effects of running velocity-matched treadmill versus overground-simulated soccer match-play on heart rate and rate of perceived exertion in recreationally trained soccer players: A preliminary study
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2022-08-11)Background: There are various attempts to replicate the demands of soccer match-play, simulating the irregular pattern of locomotion based on motion analysis of actual soccer match-play, using either treadmill or underground ... -
The Effects of Self-Talk on Free Throw Performance and the Level of Anxiety among Male Novice Basketball Players
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2018)The present study has been conducted to investigate the effects of self-talk on free throw performance and the level of anxiety among male novice basketball players. Forty-eight (48) male novice basketball players (22.27 ... -
The effects of short-duration static stretching of the lower extremities after warm-up exercise on endurance running performance
(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 ... -
Effects of Tabata workouts on the immune cell response in physically inactive individuals
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2021)Background: High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is popular nowadays as it produces similar positive results to moderate-intensity exercise, and at the same time, it is time-efficient as it needs a shorter exercise ... -
Effects Of Vibration Training On Muscle Recovery and Exercise Induced Soreness: A Systematic Review
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2016)Objective: The positive effects of vibration training (VT) on improving strength and muscle performance have been widely documented. However, its ability to diminish the effects of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) and ... -
Effects of Whole-Body Electromyostimulation on strength and batting velocity of female collegiate softball players
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2019)Batting velocity is an important component for successful hitting. Previous research has shown that batting velocity is influenced by increased muscular strength. Resistance training is broadly applied by strength and ... -
Effects of Windlass Enhancing Feature on Kinematics and Kinetics During Propulsive Stance Phase of Running
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2019)The purpose of this study was to investigate and compare the range of motion changes and force production for running footwear with and without windlass enhancing feature, and barefoot, on the lower extremities during late ... -
Eliciting Motor Responses Through Pavlovian Conditioning
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2018)Classical conditioning theory involves learning a new behaviour through the process of association. In simple terms, two stimuli are linked together to produce a newly learned response in a person or animal. It is the ... -
Eliciting social cultural predictors of risky sexual behaviour among adolescents and young adults in Nigeria
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2020)The thrust of this paper was to elicit socio-cultural predictors of risky sexual behavior among adolescents and young adults in Nigeria. Socio-cultural parameters were seen to be those factors in the social environment ... -
Energy Expenditure of Walking with Different Types of Armored Vests In Military Personnel – A Pilot Study
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2019)The use of armoured vests is an additional burden on the wearer, and has an impact on the ability to function for military personnel. In light of the limitations of the number of rations that can be carried, the aim of ... -
Evaluation of Real-Time Motion Tracking Accuracy of Customised IMU Sensor for Application In A Mobile Badminton Virtual Reality Training System
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2018)Immersion is one of the most important aspects in ensuring the applicability of Virtual Reality systems to training regimes aiming to improve performance. To ensure that this key aspect is met, the registration of motion ... -
An evaluation on the pre-competition anxiety levels of under eighteen male track and field athletes from the rural areas of Sabah
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2020)Psychological factors are one of the contributing factors that could influence an athlete's performance in any sporting events. The survey-based study is aimed at evaluating pre-competition anxiety levels of sixty-four ... -
Exercise intensity and enjoyment response of selected traditional games in children
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2021)Background: Given that few children engage in the minimal requirement of moderate‑to vigorous physical activity (MVPA), traditional games have been promoted as one of the strategies to improve MVPA levels to facilitate health ... -
Exergaming iImproves self-efficacy in sustaining physical activity among sedentary university students
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2020-12)This research contrasts the physical activity-related self-efficacy before and after exergame play and the gender-wise expectancy related to beliefs and task values. Sedentary undergraduates (n=102; 51 males, 51 females) ... -
Experimental analysis of mechanical properties of selected takraw balls in Malaysia
(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 ... -
Expert Validation of a Questionnaire on Nutritional Knowledge and Supplement Habits Among Disabled Athletes In Malaysia
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2018)Disability sport is becoming more popular worldwide as shown by increased participation from athletes. The increase participation exerted pressure on the athletes to achieve better sports performance. One of the factors ... -
Fabrication of a cost-effective MEMS-based piezoresistive cantilever sensor for gait movement analysis
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2016)Gait analysis measurement is a method used to access and identify gait events and the measurements of motion parameters involving the lower part of the body. This significant method is widely used in rehabilitation, sports, ... -
Finite Element simulation of takraw balls and their impact on a flat surface
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), MalaysiaInnovative Manufacturing, Mechatronics & Sports Lab (iMAMS), Universiti Malaysia Pahang, 2012)Takraw balls are used in sepak takraw games which are one of the most popular traditional games in Southeast Asian region. In this game, three players on each side of a 5-foot high net, get three chances to kick the ball ... -
Fitness profile of Malaysian adolescent squash players
(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, ... -
Gross Motor Development Level Amongst School Children of Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2018)Gross motor development is an essential factor for specific skills required in different sports. This study aimed at assessing the level of gross motor development of school children in the district of Kuala Pilah. The ...