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Chest/breast protectors for female athletes : cushioning properties and effect on selected physiological and performance variables

Creator:

Lawson, LaJean

Abstract:

Female participation in high-contact sports has increased dramatically in the past two decades, raising concern regarding injury to the female breast and the need for protective equipment. While the use of chest/breast protectors by women is advocated, little is known of their efficacy and effect on athletic performance. The purpose...

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Dissertation

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the need for protective equipment. While the use of chest/breast protectors by women is advocated
VO₂peak and running economy in female collegiate soccer players across a competitive season

Creator:

Olson, Johanna R.

Abstract:

Running economy (RE) is the amount of oxygen utilized (ml.kg⁻¹min⁻¹) when running a fixed speed, and it has been demonstrated to be an important factor determining race performance in distance runners. There is evidence that running economy and/or maximal oxygen consumption (VO₂max) improves over the course of a training season...

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Masters Thesis

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the female soccer athlete (12, 16). Over the years, soccer for males and females has become a