Browsing Doctoral Theses by Thesis Supervisor "Hume, Patria"
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Connectionist methods for data analysis and modelling of human motion in sporting activities
(Auckland University of Technology, 2012)This research concerns automation of qualitative analysis of human motion in sports, using a novel approach related to assessment and diagnostics, which is required to provide a general user with coaching experience in ... -
Constraints on interceptive actions in cricket
(Auckland University of Technology, 2005)Movement scientists are continually searching to enhance our understanding of human movement. Recent research has begun to examine representative movement models from sport to demonstrate how individual, environments and ... -
Development, reliability and effectiveness of the Movement Competency Screen (MCS)
(Auckland University of Technology, 2012)Movement competency and subsequent production of muscular power is a fundamental concern for sport and health professionals when considering an athlete’s long-term athletic development and injury prevention. The documentation ... -
Effect of simulated altitude exposure on sea level performance
(Auckland University of Technology, 2004)Exposure to natural altitude using the "live high-train low" method improves athletic endurance performance at sea level by 1-2%. This method can also be employed with hypoxic devices that simulate altitude, but there is ... -
The effect of stroke rate on performance in flat-water sprint kayaking
(Auckland University of Technology, 2013)Stroke rate has been implicated as an important determinant of sprint kayaking performance via correlation analysis. This thesis determined the effect of stroke rate on sprint kayaking performance including: (1) What stroke ... -
Effects of Saddle Position on Pedalling Technique and Methods to Assess Pedalling Kinetics and Kinematics of Cyclists and Triathletes
(Auckland University of Technology, 2011)Optimising body position on the bicycle may improve performance and reduce overuse injury risk. However, effectiveness of bicycle configuration in preventing overuse injuries is unknown as methods to assess body position ... -
Foot-stretcher angle and rowing performance
(Auckland University of Technology, 2004)The rower and coach are challenged with identifying the appropriate skiff setup, technique, and the movement pattern that best fits the rower’s anthropometry and performance level. Limited research has investigated different ... -
The FREED framework for community sports injury prevention implementation in New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2009)The primary objective of the research underpinning this thesis has been to develop a framework that supports the implementation of community sports injury prevention programmes. Despite the wide acceptance of van Mechelen’s ... -
Injuries in rugby league: incidence, influences, tackles and return to play decisions
(Auckland University of Technology, 2010)Rugby league is an international collision sport. Players complete physically demanding activities such as running, tackling and passing which often result in musculoskeletal injuries. Injury rates increase as playing level ... -
Interpersonal and extrapersonal coordination in high-performance rowing
(Auckland University of Technology, 2014)Rowing presents a unique perception–action problem. The challenge is not for rowers to try to couple their actions together, as thought by many, but rather, it is to coordinate their actions with that of the boat. This ... -
Multi Day Fatigue Computation using Artificial Intelligence and a Single Sensor in an Uncontrolled Environment
(Auckland University of Technology, 2020)Multi-day field events such as adventure races in the mountains and military missions require executive decision making, resilience, endurance and physical performance. Cognitive fatigue and physical fatigue are significant ... -
New Zealand Defence Force Anthropometry Survey: Variations in Kinanthropometry and Implications for the New Zealand Defence Force
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)The aim of this thesis was to conduct an anthropometric survey of the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and to explore potential implications and applications of 3D anthropometric data in a military clothing context. ... -
Physiotherapy visual assessment of dynamic alignment during lower extremity functional screening tests
(Auckland University of Technology, 2012)Physiotherapist visual assessment of lower extremity dynamic alignment during functional screening tests is common when assessing clients for risk of injury and during rehabilitation. However the reliability and validity ... -
Preexercise strategies: the effects of warm-up, stretching, and massage on symptoms of eccentric exercise-induced muscle damage and performance
(Auckland University of Technology, 2005)This thesis uncovers the rational and Romantic assumptions about the relationship between objects and identity that are embedded in occupational therapy, and critiques current practice from that perspective. It is based ... -
RugbySmart: the development, delivery and evaluation of a nationwide injury prevention programme
(Auckland University of Technology, 2008)This thesis represents my research work relating to rugby union from 2000 to 2007. During this time I was the Manager of Injury Prevention and Research for the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU). The main priorities of this ... -
Sports-related concussions in New Zealand amateur rugby union and league: identification, assessment and impact forces involved
(Auckland University of Technology, 2015)What are the costs and frequency of concussions in sports in New Zealand and how can we identify and measure them? The overarching aim of the thesis was to examine sports-related concussions in New Zealand amateur rugby ... -
Towards a Neurophysiological Approach of Managing Sport-Originated Brain Injury
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Of the estimated 27 million traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) annually, 95% are considered mild TBIs (mTBIs), that are not life threatening but lead to disturbances in normal brain function. While these injuries are described ... -
Using a boat instrumentation system to measure and improve elite on-water sculling performance
(Auckland University of Technology, 2010)Sculling performance is largely determined by the magnitude and timing of blade force application, i.e. the size and shape of the sculler’s force profile. Discovering specific force profile characteristics that relate ...