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{"title":"Breast-Related Issues in Community-Based Women's Rugby Union","authors":"Ruby Dang,&nbsp;Sharon Stay,&nbsp;Deirdre E. McGhee","doi":"10.1002/ejsc.12334","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsc.12334","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Breast injuries and breast pain have not been specifically investigated in women's community-based rugby union despite their high prevalence in football codes. This study investigated the prevalence and severity of breast injuries and pain and the use and perception of breast protective equipment and sports bras in community-based women's rugby union. Cross-sectional, retrospective data of 51 community-based players (age: 18–31 years; experience: 1–10 seasons) were collected using an anonymous online survey. Mann–Whitney U tests and binomial regressions were used to compare respondent characteristics with and without previous breast injuries and pain (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). The prevalence of breast injury was 40%, moderate mode pain intensity and pain duration of 1–7 days for 45% of respondents, and 65% had bruising and swelling that lasted 1–7 days. Life-long prevalence of breast injuries was associated with increased age and greater exposure (higher number of seasons played). Breast protective equipment was worn by 11%. The prevalence of breast pain was ∼85%; pain intensity was moderate for 49% and severe for 21% of respondents. Approximately, 50% of respondents reported to not know how to identify the design features of high-support sports bras or determine if their sports bras were correctly fitted. Breast injuries and pain were perceived to negatively affect athletic performance by 90% and 56% of respondents, respectively. Community-based rugby union players have a high prevalence of breast injuries and breast pain and insufficient knowledge of breast protection and breast support. Improved management is required to maximise breast health and performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":93999,"journal":{"name":"European journal of sport science","volume":"25 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ejsc.12334","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144323740","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Injury Mechanisms in Mountain Biking: A Systematic Video Analysis of 534 Cases","authors":"S. Bonte,&nbsp;C. Hartweg,&nbsp;A. Thouzé,&nbsp;E. Marcaggi,&nbsp;M. Dupuis,&nbsp;N. Graillon,&nbsp;P.-J. Arnoux,&nbsp;L. Thollon,&nbsp;N. Bailly","doi":"10.1002/ejsc.12327","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsc.12327","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The growing popularity of mountain biking is associated with a rapid rise in injuries. Understanding the main crash scenarios is essential for improving preventive and protective measures. This study aimed to describe crash scenarios, fall kinematics, and injury mechanisms using a large video database of traumatic mountain bike crashes. A qualitative analysis was performed on 534 traumatic crash videos from a mountain biking social network. Data recorded included rider information, terrain description, cause of crashes, crash scenario, rider kinematics upon ground impact and injury. When possible, the rider's speed before the crash was measured. Among the 534 videos analysed, six specific crash scenarios were identified: forward over-the-bars (55.2%), forward on-the-bars (9.2%), sideways ejection (12.2%), sideways sliding (10.9%), collision (9.4%) and backward fall (3.2%). In the main scenario, ‘over-the-bars’, riders are thrown over the handlebars due to sudden deceleration, often occurring on moderate descents (53.2%) and following poor jump landings (64.4%) at speeds exceeding 30 km/h (75.3%). Tumbles were the most common impact type on the ground (64.7%), with shoulder girdle (39.7%) and upper limbs (35.6%) injuries predominating. An association between impact type on the ground and injury location was found. The mean recorded speed before the crash was 33.7 km/h, which is higher than previously reported MTB speeds. This study is the first to systematically analyse MTB accident videos, providing crucial insights to better understand full crash kinematics and help design effective protective equipment, optimize trail design, and enhance prevention campaigns on MTB slopes.</p>","PeriodicalId":93999,"journal":{"name":"European journal of sport science","volume":"25 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ejsc.12327","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144315171","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Influence of Sex, Athletic Category and Athletic Level on Marathon Pacing Strategy: An Analysis of the Trinidad Alfonso EDP Valencia Marathon From 2014 to 2023","authors":"Pedro Á. Latorre-Román,&nbsp;Jesús Salas-Sánchez,&nbsp;Jerónimo Aragón-Vela","doi":"10.1002/ejsc.12329","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsc.12329","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The main objective of this study was to analyse the evolution of pacing in the Valencia Marathon from 2014 to 2023 in relation to sex, age and athletic level. A total of 146,108 runners were included in this study, grouped into 10 athletic categories and eleven performance level categories. Pacing was assessed through nine race segments, each covering a 5 km split. All data were obtained from the official website. Absolute speed (m/s) and relative speed per segment were calculated for each section, along with the coefficient of variation (CV) in speed and other variables such as hitting the wall (HTW). The results indicate that the 2022 and 2023 editions showed the highest percentages of even pacing (EP) and the lowest values for CV, HTW and marathon finishing time. Women showed a higher percentage of EP than men (77.6% vs. 74.3%, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001), lower CV values (6.79 ± 5.14% vs. 7.40 ± 5.43%, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001) and a higher prevalence of HTW. A significant decrease in EP percentage was observed starting from the M55 category in men and the F45 category in women. Among male and female runners who finished the marathon in under 3 and 3 h 15′, respectively, both EP and HTW percentages decreased significantly. A significant correlation was observed between marathon time and CV of speed (<i>r</i> = 0.551 and <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). In summary, the results of this study confirmed the effect of sex, age and athletic level on pacing strategy.</p>","PeriodicalId":93999,"journal":{"name":"European journal of sport science","volume":"25 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ejsc.12329","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144315012","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ventilatory Thresholds Differences According to Aerobic Fitness Level in 1450 Males and 241 Females on Cycle-Ergometer: A Cross-Sectional Study","authors":"José Antonio Benítez-Muñoz,&nbsp;María Alcocer-Ayuga,&nbsp;Rocío Cupeiro,&nbsp;Isabel Guisado-Cuadrado,&nbsp;Miguel Ángel Rojo-Tirado,&nbsp;Víctor M. Alfaro-Magallanes,&nbsp;Nuria Romero-Parra,&nbsp;Eliane Aparecida-Castro,&nbsp;Domingo J. Ramos-Campo,&nbsp;Alberto Armero-Sotillo,&nbsp;Ana Belén Peinado,&nbsp;Pedro J. Benito","doi":"10.1002/ejsc.12323","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsc.12323","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The aim of the study was to analyze the influence of an aerobic fitness level on the percentage of maximum oxygen consumption, heart rate, and power output (%VO_2max, %HR_max, and %<i>W</i>_max) at which ventilatory thresholds 1 (VT1) and 2 (VT2) occur during a ramp incremental cycle-ergometer test in males and females considering age. 1450 males and 241 females performed a ramp incremental exercise test until exhaustion to determine VT1, VT2, and VO_2max. Combining the oxygen consumption at VT1, VT2, and VO_2max by clustering analysis, males were classified as a low, medium, or high aerobic fitness level and females were classified as a low or high aerobic fitness level. Results showed VO_2max was very poorly correlated with the %VO_2max at which VT1 and VT2 occur (<i>r</i> ≤ 0.115), whereas oxygen consumption at VT1 and VT2 showed a stronger positive association with the %VO_2max at which VT1 and VT2 occur, respectively (<i>r</i> = 0.357–0.604). Furthermore, the %VO_2max at which VT1 and VT2 occur were greater the higher the aerobic fitness level (all <i>p</i> ≤ 0.002), observing a high heterogeneity in the %VO_2max at which VT1 and VT2 occur even stratifying the sample by sex and aerobic fitness levels. In conclusion, the percentage of maximum at which VT1 and VT2 occur are better related to oxygen consumption at VT1 and VT2, respectively, than to VO_2max. Moreover, the common strategy consisting of establishing exercise intensity as a fixed percentage of maximum might not be effective to match intensity across individuals even if sex and aerobic fitness levels is considered.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Trial Registration</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>NCT06246760.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":93999,"journal":{"name":"European journal of sport science","volume":"25 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ejsc.12323","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144308643","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Low-To-Moderate Exogenous Carbohydrate Supplementation on Time to Exhaustion During Constant Load Intense Cycling in Healthy Individuals. A Double-Blind, Randomised and Placebo-Controlled Crossover Trial","authors":"Janis Schierbauer,&nbsp;Oscar Altenberg,&nbsp;Thomas Voit,&nbsp;Paul Zimmermann,&nbsp;Othmar Moser","doi":"10.1002/ejsc.12326","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsc.12326","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Exogenous carbohydrate (CHO) supplementation during exercise is an efficient strategy to enhance endurance performance. However, the effects of low-to-moderate amounts of exogenous CHO on time to exhaustion (TTE) have not been fully investigated. Nineteen healthy moderately active participants (26.2 ± 1.7 years and BMI: 22.4 ± 2.3 kg·m⁻²) performed four TTE tests at the second lactate turn point (LTP2) in a double-blind, randomised and placebo-controlled setting consuming either 20, 40 and 60 g·L⁻¹·h⁻¹ of a glucose and fructose combination (CHO_20, CHO₄₀ and CHO₆₀) or a placebo (PLA). Glucose [Glu⁻] and lactate concentrations [La⁻] as well as ventilatory, heart rate (HR) and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) values were recorded during the tests. There were no statistically significant differences in TTE (PLA: 32.5 ± 9.6 min, CHO₂₀: 35.9 ± 14.5 min, CHO₄₀: 35.1 ± 12.9 min, CHO₆₀: 38.0 ± 17.5 min and <i>p</i> = 0.11). Within each trial arm, no statistically significant differences were found between pre- and post-exercise [Glu⁻] (<i>p</i> &gt; 0.05). Post-exercise [Glu⁻] for CHO₆₀ were significantly higher when compared to PLA (<i>p</i> = 0.03). Lastly, mean ventilatory parameters as well as HR and RPE during exercise showed no statistically significant differences between trial arms (<i>p</i> &gt; 0.05). Low-to-moderate amounts of exogenous CHO do not increase TTE in healthy moderately active individuals when compared to a placebo. Therefore, when exercising for less than 60 min at high intensities, exogenous CHO supplementation is not necessary if a CHO rich diet is followed prior to exercise.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Trial Registration</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>DRKS-ID: DRKS00030531</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":93999,"journal":{"name":"European journal of sport science","volume":"25 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ejsc.12326","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144289225","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Multidimensional Perspective on Athletic Identity in Competitive Athletes: Associations With Sociodemographic and Sport-Specific Variables and Psychological Symptoms","authors":"Laurence Claes,&nbsp;Hanna Aerts,&nbsp;Janne Vanderhaegen,&nbsp;Lore Vankerckhoven,&nbsp;Koen Luyckx","doi":"10.1002/ejsc.70001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsc.70001","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Previous research has measured athletic identity by using multiple questionnaires, which mainly tap into the commitment dimension of athletic identity. The aim of the present study was to develop and investigate the psychometric features of a multidimensional measure to assess sport-specific identity exploration and commitment dimensions. Therefore, we adapted the Dimensions of Identity Development Scale (DIDS) to a sport-specific context (DIDS-Athlete or DIDS-A) to identify three sport-specific exploration dimensions and two sport-specific commitment dimensions. Data of the DIDS-A and other self-report measures assessing sociodemographic variables, sport-related variables, and psychological symptoms were collected from 173 competitive athletes (72.1% women; age range: 16–34 years) who are all members of track and field sport clubs in Flanders (Belgium). Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the five-factor structure of the DIDS-A and the scales had sufficient internal consistency. Athletic ruminative exploration, characterized by repeatedly worrying about sport-identity related choices, was related to being younger, having a higher number of resting days, having one or more sport-injuries, lower levels of competition, and higher levels of depressive symptoms and more exercise to control weight. The commitment dimensions, on the contrary, showed an opposite—more resilient—pattern. Therefore, it seems indicative to target athletes who score high on ruminative exploration about their role as athlete and to monitor them during their athletic trajectory.</p>","PeriodicalId":93999,"journal":{"name":"European journal of sport science","volume":"25 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ejsc.70001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144289224","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Flying High: Isometric Strength Training Increases Time of Flight in Junior Elite Trampoline Gymnasts","authors":"Natalie Dyas,&nbsp;David Green,&nbsp;Kevin Thomas,&nbsp;Esme Matthew,&nbsp;Ben Young,&nbsp;Glyn Howatson","doi":"10.1002/ejsc.12332","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsc.12332","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of a 6-week isometric training intervention on time of flight (ToF) in elite youth level gymnasts. Fourteen nationally elite youth gymnasts (10 females and 4 males; age = 15 ± 2 years; mass = 55.0 ± 8.2 kg and stature = 163.7 ± 6.5 cm) were recruited. Seven gymnasts in the intervention (INT) group performed a 6-week isometric squat strength-training programme, replacing heavy maximal lower limb exercises with three isometric exercises. Seven gymnasts in the control (CON) group performed a standardised strength programme. All gymnasts performed habitual trampoline training. Pre- and post-testing included cycling peak power output, isometric strength, countermovement jumps and 20-maximum ToF jump tests. Changes in ToF were greater for the INT group (+0.83 s; 2.8%) compared to the CON group (+0.06 s; +0.2%), with a significant group × time interaction effect on ToF (<i>p</i> = 0.021). The change in isometric squat peak force at 150° in the INT group (+379 N; 22.4%) was different to the change in the CON group (+78 N; 5.0%), with a significant group × time interaction effect (<i>p</i> = 0.032). The isometric intervention provided a sport-specific training stimulus that was better than traditional heavy maximal resistance training alone for improving isometric strength and ToF in elite trampoline gymnasts.</p>","PeriodicalId":93999,"journal":{"name":"European journal of sport science","volume":"25 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ejsc.12332","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144244923","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Maximal Intensity Periods During International Male Field Hockey","authors":"Paul S. R. Goods,&nbsp;Brendyn Appleby,&nbsp;Brendan R. Scott,&nbsp;Peter Peeling,&nbsp;Brook Galna","doi":"10.1002/ejsc.12333","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsc.12333","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this retrospective cohort study, we examined maximal intensity periods (MIPs) for a broad range of movement characteristics during international field hockey. Further, we examined the intensity of near-peak periods, and whether peak demands for different movement characteristics occurred simultaneously. Player movement data from 28 Australian elite male field hockey players were obtained via wearable tracking devices in four international tournaments over 13 months (<i>n</i> = 393 player-matches). MIPs were identified via the rolling-sum method for mean speed, high-speed distance (&gt; 5 m·s⁻¹), accelerations (&gt; 2.5 m·s²), decelerations (&lt; − 2.5 m·s²) and high-speed cuts (45° change of direction and &gt; 5 m·s⁻¹) across eight epochs (range: 5 s–5 min). Random effects linear mixed models were used to estimate means for each movement characteristic, with random intercepts fitted for players and matches. Mean speed was ∼80% higher during the 1 min MIP (210 m·min⁻¹) than the match average (116 m·min⁻¹) and players regularly reached high mean speeds (for instance, the 10th most intense minute was still ∼44% above match average). High-speed distance, accelerations and decelerations accumulated &gt; 5x faster during the 1 min MIP for those variables than the match average and high-speed cuts occurred with ∼10x greater frequency. During the 1 min MIP for total distance, all other movement characteristics were less than 40% of the 1 min MIP for that variable (except high-speed distance: 76%). Match averages substantially underestimate the MIPs of elite field hockey. Practitioners should consider analysing the peak periods of matches, with a focus on high-intensity movements, to inform monitoring and prescription of team sport-specific training.</p>","PeriodicalId":93999,"journal":{"name":"European journal of sport science","volume":"25 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ejsc.12333","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144244204","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Different Carbohydrate Ingestion Patterns Do Not Affect Physiological Responses, Whole-Body Substrate Oxidation or Gastrointestinal Comfort in Cycling","authors":"Robyn Owen Jones,&nbsp;Mariana Vaz DE Oliveria,&nbsp;Bethan Palmer,&nbsp;Danny Maguire,&nbsp;George Butler,&nbsp;Isabel Gothard,&nbsp;Kate Kavanagh,&nbsp;Jose Areta,&nbsp;Jamie Pugh,&nbsp;Julien Louis","doi":"10.1002/ejsc.12336","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsc.12336","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Fuelling during endurance exercise has evolved towards greater amounts of carbohydrates (CHO) ingested per hour, which can prove challenging for athletes. However, the effects of different CHO ingestion patterns during exercise have scarcely been investigated in cycling. 20 recreationally active males cycled for 180 min at lactate threshold on two occasions in a randomised counterbalanced order. Participants consumed 90 g/h of CHO, either as 22.5 g every 15 min or 45 g every 30 min (CHO-15 and CHO-30, respectively). Respiratory gases, blood glucose, lactate, heart rate, RPE and gastrointestinal symptoms were assessed every 15 min. Physiological responses showed no difference between conditions or significant interactions, except for blood glucose which saw a greater increase in CHO-15 during the first 30 min (interaction; <i>p</i> = 0.03). Whole body CHO and fat oxidation were not different between conditions (2.38 ± 0.37 and 2.33 ± 0.39 g/min, <i>p</i> = 0.25 and 0.19 ± 0.07 vs. 0.22 ± 0.08 g/min, <i>p</i> = 0.10 for CHO-15 and CHO-30, respectively). Subjective markers of gastrointestinal symptoms did not differ between conditions (<i>p</i> &gt; 0.05) except for urge to defecate (<i>p</i> = 0.05); however, only 1 participant reported a score &gt; 4 across any symptoms. Ingesting a larger CHO amount at less regular intervals during prolonged cycling had minimal impact on physiological responses to exercise, whole-body substrate oxidation and gut discomfort, allowing athletes to freely select their preferred strategy.</p>","PeriodicalId":93999,"journal":{"name":"European journal of sport science","volume":"25 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ejsc.12336","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144244222","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Training Prescription and Monitoring in Rowing: Perspectives From Elite Australian Coaches","authors":"Sophie P. Watts,&nbsp;Martyn J. Binnie,&nbsp;Paul S. R. Goods,&nbsp;Peter Peeling","doi":"10.1002/ejsc.12328","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsc.12328","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Elite coach experiential knowledge may provide valuable insights into athlete preparation and monitoring practices that are otherwise difficult to establish objectively. Accordingly, we explored the perspectives of elite Australian rowing coaches in relation to (1) training philosophy, (2) training prescription methods, and (3) training monitoring and performance assessment. Ten experienced rowing coaches (experience range 15–51 years) were interviewed in a semi-structured format on the three topics established above. Data were analysed using hierarchical content analysis to develop higher and lower order themes. Under training philosophy, three higher order themes were established: (1) building the engine, (2) intensity is periodised and polarised, and (3) progression of on-water speed is key. Two higher order themes were established for training prescription methods: (1) prescription is modality dependent and (2) athlete characteristics are important. Under training monitoring and performance assessment, two higher order themes were identified: (1) assessing on-water performance is difficult and (2) short versus long term monitoring. Coaches acknowledged the complexity of training prescription and quantification in rowing and offered practical methods to overcome challenges with these processes. These findings help to inform coaches and support staff in the training environment as well as inform future research.</p>","PeriodicalId":93999,"journal":{"name":"European journal of sport science","volume":"25 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ejsc.12328","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144232480","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}