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Davis, Liz. "Fitness Program Profiles." Recreational Sports Journal 12, no. 2 (February 1988): 24–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/nirsa.12.2.24.

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Kyröläinen, Heikki, Matti Santtila, Bradley C. Nindl, and Tommi Vasankari. "Physical Fitness Profiles of Young Men." Sports Medicine 40, no. 11 (November 2010): 907–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.2165/11536570-000000000-00000.

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Bonzheim, Kim, Barry Franklin, Victoria Hollingsworth, Seymour Gordon, and Gerald C. Timmis. "819 FITNESS PROFILES OF POLICE OFFICERS." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 25, Supplement (May 1993): S147. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/00005768-199305001-00821.

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Holder, K. Kichler, and J. J. Bull. "Profiles of Adaptation in Two Similar Viruses." Genetics 159, no. 4 (December 1, 2001): 1393–404. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/genetics/159.4.1393.

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AbstractThe related bacteriophages ϕX174 and G4 were adapted to the inhibitory temperature of 44° and monitored for nucleotide changes throughout the genome. Phage were evolved by serial transfer at low multiplicity of infection on rapidly dividing bacteria to select genotypes with the fastest rates of reproduction. Both phage showed overall greater fitness effects per substitution during the early stages of adaptation. The fitness of ϕX174 improved from −0.7 to 5.6 doublings of phage concentration per generation. Five missense mutations were observed. The earliest two mutations accounted for 85% of the ultimate fitness gain. In contrast, G4 required adaptation to the intermediate temperature of 41.5° before it could be maintained at 44°. Its fitness at 44° increased from −2.7 to 3.2, nearly the same net gain as in ϕX174, but with three times the opportunity for adaptation. Seventeen mutations were observed in G4: 14 missense, 2 silent, and 1 intergenic. The first 3 missense substitutions accounted for over half the ultimate fitness increase. Although the expected pattern of periodic selective sweeps was the most common one for both phage, some mutations were lost after becoming frequent, and long-term polymorphism was observed. This study provides the greatest detail yet in combining fitness profiles with the underlying pattern of genetic changes, and the results support recent theories on the range of fitness effects of substitutions fixed during adaptation.
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Coopoo, Y., and D. Patterson. "FITNESS PROFILES FOR ELITE SOUTH AFRICAN SURFERS." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 33, no. 5 (May 2001): S136. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00005768-200105001-00778.

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Wier, Larry T., Andrew T. Jackson, Greta W. Ayers, Natalie Urban, and Brian Arenare. "Physical Fitness Risk Profiles for Metabolic Syndrome." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 38, Supplement (May 2006): S201. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/00005768-200605001-01773.

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Arisyandi, Edo, Hartati Hartati, Destriana Destriana, and Doni Pranata. "The Anthropometric Profiles and Physical Fitness for Elementary School Children." ACTIVE: Journal of Physical Education, Sport, Health and Recreation 10, no. 2 (August 10, 2021): 49–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.15294/active.v10i2.46707.

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The aim of this study was to determine the anthropometric profile data and physical fitness of elementary school children aged 10-12 years 11 Tanjung Batu public elementary school 2020-2021. The method used in this research is quantitative descriptive method by measuring and testing TKJI 2010, the total sample is 25 students. The results of the research obtained on the anthropometric profile to see the body mass index obtained the nutritional status of 18 underweight students, 7 normal people, on the physical fitness test, 5 people were in good category, 16 people were enough, and 4 people were enough, and there was a relationship between anthropometric profiles. with students' physical fitness. After the data has been obtained, the teachers at the 11 Tanjung Batu public elementrary school can review and make a reference in the upcoming learning process, so that anthropometric data and the level of student’s physical fitness can improve from before and will be even better.
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Haycraft, Jade A. Z., Stephanie Kovalchik, David B. Pyne, and Sam Robertson. "Relationships Between Physical Testing and Match Activity Profiles Across the Australian Football League Participation Pathway." International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance 14, no. 6 (July 1, 2019): 771–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2018-0488.

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Purpose: To establish levels of association between physical fitness and match activity profiles of players in the Australian Football League (AFL) participation pathway. Methods: Players (N = 287, range 10.9–19.1 y) were assessed on 20-m sprint, AFL agility, vertical jump and running vertical jump, 20-m multistage fitness test (MSFT), and Athletic Abilities Assessment. Match activity profiles were obtained from global positioning system measures: relative speed, maximal velocity, and relative high-speed running. Results: Correlational analyses revealed moderate relationships between sprint (r = .32–.57, P ≤ .05) and jump test scores (r = .34–.78, P ≤ .05) and match activity profiles in Local U12, Local U14, National U16, and National U18s, except jump tests in National U18s. AFL agility was also moderate to strongly associated in Local U12, Local U14, Local U18, and National U16s (r = .37–.87, P ≤ .05) and strongly associated with relative speed in Local U18s (r = .84, P ≤ .05). Match relative speed and high-speed running were moderate to strongly associated with 20-m MSFT in Local U14, Local U18, and National U18s (r = .41–.95, P ≤ .05) and Athletic Abilities Assessment in Local U12 and Local U18s (r = .35–.67, P ≤ .05). Match activity profile demands increased between Local U12 and National U16s, then plateaued. Conclusions: Physical fitness relates more strongly to match activity profiles in younger adolescent and national-level players. Recruiters should consider adolescent physical fitness and match activity profiles as dynamic across the AFL participation pathway.
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Pitetti, Kenneth H., James A. Jackson, Nancy B. Stubbs, Kathryn D. Campbell, and Saraswathy S. Battar. "Fitness Levels of Adult Special Olympic Participants." Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly 6, no. 4 (October 1989): 354–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/apaq.6.4.354.

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Comparative and longitudinal studies were performed to determine the effect of Special Olympic activities on the physical fitness of participants. The comparative study compared cardiovascular fitness, percent body fat, and blood lipid profiles of non-Down, mildly mentally retarded adult Special Olympic participants (SOP) with those of nontraining, nonhandicapped (NTNH) and training nonhandicapped (TNH) adults. The results indicated that SOP displayed lower fitness profiles than TNH. Male SOP demonstrated fitness profiles similar to NTNH while female SOP showed lower cardiovascular fitness levels than both TNH and NTNH. The longitudinal study compared cardiovascular fitness and percent body fat of non-Down, mildly mentally retarded adult SOP before and after 4 to 18 months of Special Olympic activities. This latter study showed no significant change in body weight, percent body fat, or cardiovascular fitness during a time period that averaged over 13 months for each participant. The results indicated that the intensity level of activity for the SOP in this study failed to improve physical fitness.
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Garn, Alex, and Haichun Sun. "Approach-Avoidance Motivational Profiles in Early Adolescents to the PACER Fitness Test." Journal of Teaching in Physical Education 28, no. 4 (October 2009): 400–421. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.28.4.400.

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The use of fitness testing is a practical means for measuring components of health-related fitness, but there is currently substantial debate over the motivating effects of these tests. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the cross-fertilization of achievement and friendship goal profiles for early adolescents involved in the Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run (PACER). Participants were 214 middle school students who reported their achievement goals, social goals, and preparation effort toward a PACER test. Performance was also examined. Confirmatory factor analysis supported the six-factor approach–avoidance model. Cluster analysis highlighted three distinct profiles. The high-goals profile group reported significantly higher amounts of effort put forth in preparation for the PACER test. Our findings suggest that the cross-fertilization of approach and avoidance achievement and social goals can provide important information about effort and performance on fitness testing in middle school physical education.
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Vaz, Luís, Tomaz Morais, Henrique Rocha, and Nic James. "Fitness Profiles of Elite Portuguese Rugby Union Players." Journal of Human Kinetics 41, no. 1 (July 8, 2014): 235–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/hukin-2014-0051.

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AbstractThe aim of this study was to describe the fitness profiles of senior elite Portuguese rugby players. Forty-six senior Portuguese rugby players, classified as backs (n=22; age 26.2±2.8) and forwards (n=24; age 26.7±2.9) were assessed during physical testing sessions carried out for the Portuguese National rugby team. The body composition, maximum strength and anaerobic capacity of players are hypothesized to be important physical characteristics as successful performance in rugby is predicated on the ability to undertake skilled behaviours both quickly and whilst withstanding large forces when in contact situations. No absolute differences were found between the backs and forwards for the speed performance variables although positional differences were found across all speeds when assessed relative to body mass since the forwards were significantly heavier. Coaches and the management team can use this information for monitoring progressive improvements in the physiological capacities of rugby players. These physical characteristics of elite rugby players provide normative profiles for specific positions and should form the basis of developmental programmes for adolescents.
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Deuster, Patricia A., Leslie C. Montgomery, Dennis R. Gilstad, John C. Holland, Michael L. Cowan, and Ralph C. Newman. "Health and Fitness Profiles of Male Military Officers." Military Medicine 152, no. 6 (June 1, 1987): 290–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/milmed/152.6.290.

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Robbins, Jeremy M., Bennet Peterson, Daniela Schranner, Usman A. Tahir, Theresa Rienmüller, Shuliang Deng, Michelle J. Keyes, et al. "Human plasma proteomic profiles indicative of cardiorespiratory fitness." Nature Metabolism 3, no. 6 (May 27, 2021): 786–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s42255-021-00400-z.

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Guijarro-Romero, Santiago, Daniel Mayorga-Vega, Carolina Casado-Robles, and Jesús Viciana. "Una unidad didáctica intermitente de acondicionamiento físico solo mejora los niveles de capacidad cardiorrespiratoria de los estudiantes con un perfil no saludable de condición física (An intermittent physical fitness teaching unit only improves cardior." Retos, no. 38 (November 14, 2019): 8–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.47197/retos.v38i38.73605.

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El objetivo del presente estudio fue comparar el efecto de una unidad didáctica intermitente de acondicionamiento físico en Educación Física sobre los niveles de actividad física y capacidad cardiorrespiratoria entre estudiantes con un perfil saludable/no saludable de capacidad cardiorrespiratoria. Ochenta estudiantes de 2º-3º curso de Educación Secundaria fueron asignados aleatoriamente al grupo control y grupo experimental. El grupo experimental, dividido en perfiles saludable/no saludable, realizó una unidad didáctica intermitente de acondicionamiento físico para mejorar la capacidad cardiorrespiratoria. El grupo control trabajó un contenido diferente durante el mismo tiempo y con la misma frecuencia, pero sin hacer hincapié en la mejora de la capacidad cardiorrespiratoria. Antes y después de la intervención, la capacidad cardiorrespiratoria se evaluó objetivamente mediante el test de ida y vuelta de 20 metros. Los niveles de actividad física fueron medidos objetivamente a través de un pulsómetro durante las clases de Educación Física. Ambos perfiles tuvieron mayores niveles de actividad física durante las clases de Educación Física que el grupo control (p < .001). Sin embargo, solo los estudiantes con un perfil no saludable mejoraron significativamente sus niveles de capacidad cardiorrespiratoria tras la unidad didáctica (p < .01). Aunque una unidad didáctica intermitente de acondicionamiento físico parece tener un efecto similar en los niveles de actividad física de todos los perfiles de capacidad cardiorrespiratoria de los estudiantes, solo mejora la capacidad cardiorrespiratoria de los estudiantes con un perfil no saludable. Abstract. The purpose of the present study was to compare the effect of a Physical Education-based physical fitness intermittent teaching unit on physical activity levels and cardiorespiratory fitness among students with healthy/unhealthy cardiorespiratory fitness profile. Eighty students from 2º-3º grades of Secondary Education were randomly assigned to the control group and experimental group. The experimental group, divided into healthy/unhealthy profiles, performed a physical fitness intermittent teaching unit to improve the cardiorespiratory fitness. The control group worked a different content during the same time and with the same frequency, but without emphasizing cardiorespiratory fitness improvement. Before and after the teaching unit, students’ cardiorespiratory fitness was objectively measured by the 20-meter shuttle run test. Participants’ physical activity levels were measured objectively using a heart rate monitor during Physical Education lessons. Students from both profiles had higher physical activity levels during Physical Education lessons than the control group (p < .001). However, only students with an unhealthy cardiorespiratory fitness profile statistically improved their cardiorespiratory fitness levels after the teaching unit (p < .01). Although an intermittent physical fitness teaching unit seems to have similar effect on physical activity levels of students from all cardiorespiratory fitness profiles, it only improves the cardiorespiratory fitness of those with an unhealthy one.
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Gómez-Carmona, Carlos D., David Mancha-Triguero, José Pino-Ortega, and Sergio J. Ibáñez. "Exploring Physical Fitness Profile of Male and Female Semiprofessional Basketball Players through Principal Component Analysis—A Case Study." Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 6, no. 3 (August 13, 2021): 67. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jfmk6030067.

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Basketball is a sport in continuous evolution, being one of these key aspects of the players’ physical fitness that has an impact on the game. Therefore, this study aimed to characterize and identify the physical fitness level and profiles of basketball players according to sex. Total of 26 semi-professional basketball players were assessed (13 male, 13 female) through inertial devices in different previously validated fitness tests. T-test for independent samples and principal component analysis were used to analyze sex-related differences and to identify physical fitness profiles. The results showed differences according to sex in all physical fitness indexes (p < 0.01; d > 1.04) with higher values in males, except in accelerometer load during small-sided games (p = 0.17; d < 0.20). Four principal components were identified in male and female basketball players, being two common ([PC1] aerobic capacity and in-game physical conditioning, [PC4 male, PC3 female] unipodal jump performance) and two different profiles (male: [PC2] bipodal jump capacity and acceleration, [PC3] curvilinear displacement; female: [PC2] bipodal jump capacity and curvilinear displacement, [PC4] deceleration). In conclusion, training design must be different and individualized according to different variables, including physical fitness profiles between them. For practical applications, these results will allow knowing the advantages and weaknesses of each athlete to adapt training tasks and game systems based on the skills and capabilities of the players in basketball.
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Kern, Laurence, Nathalie Godart, Laura Tailhardat, Amandine Peguet, Marie Grall-Bronnec, and Lilian Fautrelle. "A latent profile analysis revealed different categories of patients in anorexia nervosa: proposal of guidelines in adapted physical activity." Movement & Sport Sciences - Science & Motricité, no. 103 (November 23, 2018): 55–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/sm/2018022.

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Anorexia nervosa (AN) is frequently associated with anxiety, depression, and problematic exercise (PE). These uncontrolled physical activities inducing resistance to the therapeutic protocols. Some recent studies demonstrated that adding controlled and adapted physical activities (APA) in the therapeutic protocol was more positive for AN patients than the usual physical activity suppression. The aim of the present study was to highlight different profiles of AN patients in order to better individually adapt the physical activity programs, and thus the therapeutic impact of the future APA programs. Problematic exercises, cardio-respiratory fitness, perceived fitness and mood were measured in fifty-two AN patients [all females, 17.15 (± 2.22) years old, BMI = 16.49(± 1.54)] from three different French therapeutic centers. Then, a latent profile analysis allowed to exhibit 3 classes corresponding to 3 different profiles of AN patients. A first patient profile was characterized by proven PE with lower anxiety and depression. A second profile exhibited a moderate PE coupled with a high level of anxiety and depression. The last profile revealed patients without any PE, and medium scores in the other variables. These results lead to propose different angles and objectives to design and improve future APA programs according to these patient profiles.
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Pierce, Edgar F., Susan W. Butterworth, Tracey D. Lynn, Jackie O'Shea, and Warren G. Hammer. "Fitness Profiles and Activity Patterns of Entering College Students." Journal of American College Health 41, no. 2 (September 1992): 59–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07448481.1992.10392819.

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Baur, Dorothee M., Costas A. Christophi, Antonios J. Tsismenakis, E. Francis Cook, and Stefanos N. Kales. "Cardiorespiratory Fitness Predicts Cardiovascular Risk Profiles in Career Firefighters." Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 53, no. 10 (October 2011): 1155–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/jom.0b013e31822c9e47.

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Wood, Daniel J., Garrett F. Coughlan, and Eamonn Delahunt. "Fitness Profiles of Elite Adolescent Irish Rugby Union Players." Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 32, no. 1 (January 2018): 105–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0000000000001694.

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Durate, M. F. S., C. R. Duarte, M. V. Nahas, and P. Orsini. "ANTHROPOMETRIC AND PHYSICAL FITNESS PROFILES OF BRAZILIAN REFUSE COLLECTORS." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 30, Supplement (May 1998): 314. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00005768-199805001-01783.

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Trigg, M. A., G. R. Tubby, and A. G. Sheard. "Automatic Genetic Optimization Approach to Two-Dimensional Blade Profile Design for Steam Turbines." Journal of Turbomachinery 121, no. 1 (January 1, 1999): 11–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.2841220.

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In this paper a systematic approach to the optimization of two-dimensional blade profiles is presented. A genetic optimizer has been developed that modifies the blade profile and calculates its profile loss. This process is automatic, producing profile designs significantly faster and with significantly lower loss than has previously been possible. The optimizer developed uses a genetic algorithm to optimize a two-dimensional profile, defined using 17 parameters, for minimum loss with a given flow condition. The optimizer works with a “population” of two-dimensional profiles with varied parameters. A CFD mesh is generated for each profile, and the result is analyzed using a two-dimensional blade-to-blade solver, written for steady viscous compressible flow, to determine profile loss. The loss is used as the measure of a profile’s “fitness” The optimizer uses this information to select the members of the next population, applying crossovers, mutations, and elitism in the process. Using this method, the optimizer tends toward the best values for the parameters defining the profile with minimum loss.
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Padfield, James A., Patricia A. Eisenman, Maurie J. Luetkemeier, and Sally S. Fitt. "Physiological Profiles of Performing and Recreational Early Adolescent Female Dancers." Pediatric Exercise Science 5, no. 1 (February 1993): 51–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/pes.5.1.51.

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A physiological profile of 40 early adolescent female dancers was completed to investigate the characteristics of dancers this age and the possible physical fitness benefits of high levels of dance training. Of those physical fitness variables studied, the only significant difference between performing (high level) and recreational (low level) dancers was the degree of hip flexibility (p<.01). Both groups exhibited lean body density (combined mean of 1.069 g ml−1) as well as moderate aerobic (combined mean of 45.8 ml kg−1 min−1) and anaerobic power (combined mean of 6.5 Watt kg−1). These data suggest that early adolescent dance training encourages a certain level of physical fitness, but higher levels or duration of dance training do not result in or demand exceptional aerobic or anaerobic power.
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Kim, Jeong-Weon, and Sang-Seok Nam. "Physical Characteristics and Physical Fitness Profiles of Korean Taekwondo Athletes: A Systematic Review." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 18 (September 13, 2021): 9624. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18189624.

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This study aimed to present a standard and normal distribution of Taekwondo athletes’ physical characteristics and physical fitness profiles using a systematic review. A systematic search was conducted using four Korean databases (Research Information Sharing Service, National Digital Science Library, DBpia, and Korean Studies Information Service System). From 2010 to 2020, we reviewed 838 papers on Taekwondo athletes’ physical characteristics and physical fitness factors (e.g., body composition, muscle strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, cardiorespiratory fitness, power, agility, balance, speed, and reaction time). Of them, 24 papers were selected and analyzed. The criteria for selecting the physical characteristics and physical fitness factors for data extraction were set to have a total sample size of more than 30 individuals and included two or more studies. The sample size and average and standard deviation of physical characteristics and physical fitness factors were extracted from each selected study. In this study, the estimation error of all variables, except for the eyes-closed single-leg stance (15.71%), was less than 8%. Therefore, it was confirmed that there was no problem with the validity of the estimated values. These results could be used as an essential objective basis for evaluating the physical characteristics and physical fitness profiles of Taekwondo athletes in most countries worldwide and setting training goals.
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Sánchez-Oliva, David, Antonio L. Palmeira, Eliana V. Carraça, Pedro J. Teixeira, David Markland, and Marlene N. Silva. "Motivational Strategies Used by Exercise Professionals: A Latent Profile Analysis." Journal of Physical Activity and Health 18, no. 8 (August 1, 2021): 895–903. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2020-0338.

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Background: Using self-determination theory as a framework, the aim of this study was 2-fold: (1) identify different profiles of motivational strategies used by exercise professionals and (2) examine associations of these motivational profiles with work-related variables: measures, perceived job pressures, need satisfaction/frustration, and perceived exercisers’ motivation. Methods: Participants were 366 exercise professionals (193 males; experience = 7.7 [5.8] y) currently working in health and fitness settings. Results: Latent profile analysis identified a 3-profile model: (1) most need-supportive and least controlling (NS+; n = 225), (2) less need-supportive and slightly controlling (NS−; n = 42), and (3) most controlling and slightly need-supportive (mixed; n = 99). Professionals working less than 20 hours per week, more experienced, and female were more likely to integrate NS+, which was also associated with higher levels of work-related need satisfaction and clients’ perceived self-determination, and lower levels of job pressures and need-frustration. Conversely, NS− displayed the most maladaptive pattern of associations. Conclusions: The present findings highlight the importance of analyzing the correlates of different professional profiles, namely to help health and fitness organizations to provide high-quality motivational practices within an appropriate environment both for professionals and clients.
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Tabacchi, Garden, Avery Faigenbaum, Monèm Jemni, Ewan Thomas, Laura Capranica, Antonio Palma, Joao Breda, and Antonino Bianco. "Profiles of Physical Fitness Risk Behaviours in School Adolescents from the ASSO Project: A Latent Class Analysis." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 15, no. 9 (September 5, 2018): 1933. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph15091933.

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The aim of the present investigation was to describe profiles of adolescents’ fitness level, identify latent classes of fitness-related risk behaviours, and describe their sociodemographic and environmental predictors. In total, 883 adolescents (16.4 ± 1.4 years; 167.3 ± 10.4 cm; 62.8 ± 13.5 kg; 62.2% males) were assessed for personal and lifestyle information and for physical fitness components. Eleven possible fitness determinants and seven predictors were included. Latent class analysis (LCA) was used to determine fitness-related risk behaviours. Logistic regressions predicted class membership and assessed associations with fitness levels and fitness components. Five latent classes were recognised: 1—virtuous, 30.7% of respondents; 2—low physical activity/sport, 18.8%; 3—incorrect alcohol/food habits, 25.8%; 4—health risk/overweight, 15.9%; 5—malaise/diseases, 8.8%. Sex, age, parents’ overweightness/obesity and education, and school type predicted most classes significantly. Compared to class 1, class 2 had higher odds of having all poor fitness components except upper body maximal strength; class 4 had higher risk of low muscular endurance; and class 5 was likely to have lower maximal strength, muscular endurance, and speed/agility. Educating adolescents to reach a sufficient practice of PA/sport could help decreasing the risk of low health-related fitness more than discouraging them from using alcohol, addressing proper food behaviours and habits, and helping them understand their psychophysical malaise symptoms.
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Zebzeev, V., F. Zekrin, and O. Zdanovich. "FACTOR PROFILES OF FUNCTIONAL AND TECHNICAL FITNESS IN NORDIC COMBINED SKIERS DURING MULTIYEAR PREPARATION." Human Sport Medicine 19, S1 (August 17, 2019): 106–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.14529/hsm19s114.

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Aim. The article deals with establishing the differences in the functional and technical fitness of Nordic combined skiers during multiyear preparation. Material and methods. To establish the factor profiles of the functional and technical fitness in Nordic combined skiers, we examined athletes at different stages of multiyear preparation: 40 athletes – initial preparation, 35 athletes – 2-year training program, 40 athletes – more than 2-year training program, 30 athletes – sports performance enhancement. The structure of functional and technical fitness was established with the help of factor analysis. Results. The comparative analysis of the factor structure of functional and technical fitness in Nordic combined skiers revealed the significant differences at each stage of multiyear training. It was established that during the stage of initial preparation and 2-year training program the most important factors are the nervous system (eye-hand visual reaction time, reaction to a moving object, interference resistance) and jumping fitness (angle characteristics during the run-up, take-off, flight, and landing), which create favorable conditions for forming the basics of ski-jumping technique in Nordic combined skiers. After 2-year training program and at the stage of performance enhancement the leading factors of physical fitness are determined by the cardiovascular (the Ruffier test, recovery constant, and Health integral indicator) and respiratory (VO2max, the Shtange's and Hench's breath test) systems, as well as ski racing technique (angle characteristics at different phases), which are favorable for the enhancement of ski racing technique. Conclusions. The results obtained allow the coaches to effectively improve functional and technical fitness and adjust training loads to the specifics of a certain stage of multiyear training.
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Polak, Ewa, Antoni Seredynski, and Krzysztof Przednowek. "Physical fitness profiles of junior athletes practicing selected combat sports." Revista de Artes Marciales Asiáticas 11, no. 2s (September 29, 2016): 28. http://dx.doi.org/10.18002/rama.v11i2s.4156.

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Roklicer, R., T. Trivic, I. Milovanovic, S. M. Ostojic, and P. Drid. "Fitness and anthropometric profiles of Serbian elite Greco-Roman wrestlers." Science & Sports 35, no. 2 (April 2020): 115–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scispo.2019.10.008.

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Hammermeister, Jon, Michael A. Pickering, Leigh McGraw, and Carl Ohlson. "Relationship Between Psychological Skill Profiles and Soldier Physical Fitness Performance." Military Psychology 22, no. 4 (September 30, 2010): 399–411. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08995605.2010.513238.

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Lee, D. T., H. M. Gu, J. H. Park, and W. S. Moon. "PHYSICAL AND FITNESS PROFILES OF KOREAN ELDERLY MEN AND WOMEN." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 33, no. 5 (May 2001): S74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00005768-200105001-00420.

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Schneider, C. M., M. Visser, G. Nickel, D. A. Ferrington, and C. Jaramillo. "OCCUPATIONAL PHYSICAL FITNESS AND WELLNESS LIFESTYLE PROFILES OF SAFETY EMPLOYEES." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 24, Supplement (May 1992): S132. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/00005768-199205001-00790.

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Michael, Kathleen, and Richard F. Macko. "Ambulatory Activity Intensity Profiles, Fitness, and Fatigue in Chronic Stroke." Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation 14, no. 2 (March 2007): 5–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1310/tsr1402-5.

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Stevenson, Lisa A., Elizabeth A. Roznik, Ross A. Alford, and David A. Pike. "Host‐specific thermal profiles affect fitness of a widespread pathogen." Ecology and Evolution 4, no. 21 (October 3, 2014): 4053–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ece3.1271.

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Sekulic, Damir, Barbara Gilic, Nikola Foretic, Miodrag Spasic, Ognjen Uljević, and Šime Veršić. "Fitness profiles of professional futsal players: identifying age-related differences." Biomedical Human Kinetics 12, no. 1 (January 1, 2020): 212–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/bhk-2020-0027.

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Summary Study aim: The aim of this study was to determine the fitness profiles of senior and junior futsal players and to identify potential differences between the studied age groups. Materials and methods: 44 male futsal players from 5 professional futsal teams participated in this study. Subjects were divided into two age groups (seniors [>18 years; n = 26] vs juniors [<18 years of age; n = 18]). Players were tested for anthropometrics (body mass, body height and body fat percentage), jumping capacity (countermovement jump and standing broad jump), kicking speed (for dominant and non-dominant leg), sprinting capacity (5- and 10-meter sprints), 20-yard test, futsal-specific reactive agility, and futsal-specific change-of-direction speed tests. Results: No significant differences between age groups were apparent for anthropometrics. Seniors achieved better results than juniors in tests of kicking speed, for both the dominant (106.81 ± 6.94 km/h and 100.94 ± 5.33 km/h, respectively, t-test: 3.02 [p < 0.001], Cohen’s d: 1.02) and nondominant leg (95.54 ± 8.57 km/h and 85.28 ± 8.71 km/h, respectively, t-test: 3.88 [p < 0.001], Cohen’s d: 1.25). Conclusions: Seniors did not achieve significantly better results than juniors in most of the observed variables. Since the maximum biological maturity occurs up to 18 years, and studied juniors were in their late adolescence, we can assume that differences between groups are related to other indices (i.e. technical skills, tactical knowledge).
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Havenetidis, K., and A. Bissas. "A structured review of literature on body composition profiles in Navy personnel: current practices and considerations for the future." Journal of The Royal Naval Medical Service 105, no. 1 (2019): 40–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jrnms-105-40.

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AbstractIntroductionThere is need of a better understanding of body composition profiles in multi-national Navy personnel and their relationship with health and fitness. The aim of this review was to produce a critical assessment of original research addressing body composition in this military branch.MethodsElectronic databases PubMed and SPORTDiscus were searched to identify surveys and randomised clinical trials from journal articles and technical reports investigating body composition profiles on Navy populations.ResultsTwenty-two studies were selected on the basis of stated inclusion criteria for military surveys and randomised clinical trials. Excepting Navy personnel in special operation force units, data indicated that body composition profiles, as determined by Body Mass Index (BMI) and body fat percentage for Navy personnel, were lower compared to respective Army profiles. BMI values increase from shore to ship deployment, with body composition profiles showing less healthy trends for personnel serving on vessels with limited space, whilst special operation forces do not conform to this pattern, constituting a mission-oriented body composition profile.ConclusionsBody composition profiles in multi-national Navy personnel vary in relation to other military branches, geographical locations, specialty and deployment status. There is a need to validate new body composition techniques so recruitment is based on more representative profiles. Finally, the development of fitness interventions for personnel serving on vessels is deemed absolutely necessary in order to counterbalance health and fitness negative adaptations.
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Shen, Bo, Nate McCaughtry, Jeffrey J. Martin, and Mariane Fahlman. "Motivational Profiles and their Associations with Achievement Outcomes." Journal of Teaching in Physical Education 28, no. 4 (October 2009): 441–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.28.4.441.

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With the belief that theoretical integration in motivation may help us better understand motivational behavior, we designed this study to explore adolescents’ motivational profiles and their associations with knowledge acquisition, leisure-time exercise behaviors, and cardiorespiratory fitness. Middle school students from a large urban inner-city school district (N = 603, ages 12–14) completed questionnaires assessing motivational constructs and leisure-time exercise behavior. Knowledge and cardiorespiratory fitness were also assessed with a knowledge test and the Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run (PACER) test, respectively. Using hierarchical cluster analysis, we found that students’ motivation in physical education could be explained from a multi-theoretical perspective. The interactive patterns among different motivation constructs were homogeneous overall and associated with in-class effort, knowledge, and leisure-time exercise behavior. These findings suggest that students’ development in physical education may depend upon a collective impact of changes in knowledge, physical activity ability, and sources of motivation.
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Pereira, Sara, Peter Katzmarzyk, Donald Hedeker, and José Maia. "Profile Resemblance in Health-Related Markers: The Portuguese Sibling Study on Growth, Fitness, Lifestyle, and Health." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 15, no. 12 (December 10, 2018): 2799. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph15122799.

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The co-occurrence of health-related markers and their associations with individual, family, and environmental characteristics have not yet been widely explored in siblings. We aimed to identify multivariate profiles of health-related markers, analyze their associations with biological, sociodemographic, and built environment characteristics, and estimate sibling resemblance in these profiles. The sample includes 736 biological siblings aged 9–20 years. Body fat was measured with a portable bioelectrical impedance scale; biological maturation was assessed with the maturity offset; handgrip strength, standing long jump, one-mile run, and shuttle run were used to mark physical fitness. Health behaviors, sociodemographic, and built environmental characteristics were recorded by questionnaire. Latent profile analysis and multilevel logistic regression models were used; sibling resemblance was estimated with the intraclass correlation (ρ). Two multivariate profiles emerged: “P1 = fit, lower fat and poorer diet” (86.7%) and “P2 = higher fat and lower fit, but better diet” (13.3%). Siblings whose fathers were less qualified in their occupation were more likely to belong to P2 (OR = 1.24, p = 0.04); those whose fathers with Grade 12 and university level education were more likely to fit in P2 compared to peers living with fathers having an educational level below Grade 12 (OR = 3.18, p = 0.03, and OR = 6.40, p = 0.02, Grade 12 and university level, respectively). A moderate sibling profile resemblance was found (0.46 ≤ ρ ≤ 0.55). In conclusion, youth health-related markers present substantial differences linked with their body composition, physical fitness and unhealthy diet. Furthermore, only father socio-demographic characteristics were associated with profile membership. Sibling´s profile resemblance mirrors the effects of genetics and shared characteristics.
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Brahma, Anindita, Souvik Mandal, and Raghavendra Gadagkar. "Current indirect fitness and future direct fitness are not incompatible." Biology Letters 14, no. 2 (February 2018): 20170592. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2017.0592.

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In primitively eusocial insects, many individuals function as workers despite being capable of independent reproduction. Such altruistic behaviour is usually explained by the argument that workers gain indirect fitness by helping close genetic relatives. The focus on indirect fitness has left open the question of whether workers are also capable of getting direct fitness in the future in spite of working towards indirect fitness in the present. To investigate this question, we recorded behavioural profiles of all wasps on six naturally occurring nests of Ropalidia marginata , and then isolated all wasps in individual plastic boxes, giving them an opportunity to initiate nests and lay eggs. We found that 41% of the wasps successfully did so. Compared to those that failed to initiate nests, those that did were significantly younger, had significantly higher frequency of self-feeding behaviour on their parent nests but were not different in the levels of work performed in the parent nests. Thus ageing and poor feeding, rather than working for their colonies, constrain individuals for future independent reproduction. Hence, future direct fitness and present work towards gaining indirect fitness are not incompatible, making it easier for worker behaviour to be selected by kin selection or multilevel selection.
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Harvey, William J., and Greg Reid. "Motor Performance of Children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Preliminary Investigation." Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly 14, no. 3 (July 1997): 189–202. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/apaq.14.3.189.

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The purpose of this study was to describe the fundamental gross motor skills and fitness conditions of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Nineteen children, ages 7 to 12, participated. Gross motor performance was measured by the Test of Gross Motor Development (Ulrich, 1985). Fitness variables were measured by selected items from the Canada Fitness Survey (Fitness Canada, 1985), the CAHPER Fitness-Performance II Test (CAHPER, 1980), and the 20 m Shuttle Run Test (Leger, Lambert, Goulet, Rowan, & Dinelle, 1984). Percentile scores provided individual and group profiles of performance. It was concluded that fundamental gross motor performance and physical fitness of children with ADHD are substantially below average.
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Almeida, Simone Gonçalves de, Andréa Gonçalves de Almeida, André Luiz Dos Santos, and Marcela Leandro Silva. "A Influência de uma Rede Social nos Padrões de Alimentação de Usuários e Profissionais de Saúde Seguidores de Perfis Fitness." Ensaios e Ciência: C. Biológicas, Agrárias e da Saúde 22, no. 3 (December 30, 2018): 194. http://dx.doi.org/10.17921/1415-6938.2018v22n3p194-200.

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Manifestações socioculturais que vêm alcançando um grande espaço, atualmente, são as redes sociais e o papel que estas exercem no comportamento das pessoas é cada vez mais preponderante. O objetivo deste trabalho é verificar uma rede social quanto ao padrão de alimentação de usuários e de profissionais de saúde seguidores de perfis fitness. O grupo de estudo foi constituído por 499 usuários seguidores de perfis fitness e 53 nutricionistas. Como ferramenta de coleta de dados, foram elaborados dois questionários distintos: um para cada grupo, contendo perguntas alternativas, fechadas e relacionadas ao tema do estudo. Junto aos usuários seguidores de perfis fitness foi possível verificar os aspectos motivacionais ligados à mudança dos hábitos alimentares. Os resultados permitiram concluir que a grande maioria dos participantes acredita na influência que as postagens exercem nos hábitos da sociedade atual. Postagens fitness no Instagram podem estar relacionadas à incidência de transtornos estético-alimentares, como: anorexia, bulimia, vigorexia e ortorexia. Fotos comparativas parecem direcionar a alimentação, principalmente, para objetivos estéticos, deixando saúde e qualidade de vida em segundo plano. Para se obter um maior sucesso no Instagram, é necessário que profissionais de saúde conheçam melhor o seu público-alvo e reforcem a importância do papel do profissional nas escolhas alimentares. Palavras-chave: Redes Sociais. Instagram. Hábitos Alimentares. Perfis Fitness. AbstractManifestations that haveachieved a great space currently are social networks and the role they play in people's behavior. The objective of this study is to investigate the influence of social network Instagram in the pattern of power users followers of fitness profiles. The study group consisted of 499 followers of user fitness profiles and 53 nutritionists. As data collection tool two different questionnaires were prepared, one for each group containing alternative questions, and closed related to the study subject. Together with the followers of profiles fitness it was possible to verify the motivational aspects of changing eating habits. The results allowed to include that the great majority of the participants believe in the influence that the postings exert on the habits of the current society. Posts of physical fitness on Instagram may be related to the incidence of aesthetic eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia, vigorexia and orthorexia. Comparative photos seem to direct food mainly for aesthetic purposes, leaving health and quality of life in the background. To achieve greater success on Instagram, health professionals need to better understand their target audience and reinforce the importance of the professional's role in food choices. Keywords: Social Networks. Instagram. Eating Habits. Fitness Profiles.
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Hays, J. Ray. "Note on Concurrent Validation of the Personality Assessment Inventory in Law Enforcement." Psychological Reports 81, no. 1 (August 1997): 244–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/pr0.1997.81.1.244.

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This study compared the Personality Assessment Inventory and MMPI-168 profiles of 9 law enforcement applicants with published MMPI profiles to provide concurrent validation for the use of the Personality Assessment Inventory to assess personality pathology of peace officer applicants. The sample showed subclinical elevations of the Positive Impression and Treatment Rejection scales on the Personality Assessment Inventory and subclinical elevations on the MMPI validity scales of Lie and Correction and the clinical scales of Psychopathic Deviate and Hypomania. The applicants' mean MMPI profile provided concurrent validation for the use of the Personality Assessment Inventory in this decision on fitness to serve.
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Ambroży, Tadeusz, Katarzyna Sterkowicz-Przybycień, Stanisław Sterkowicz, Andrzej Kędra, Dawid Mucha, Mariusz Ozimek, and Dariusz Mucha. "DIFFERENTIATION OF PHYSICAL FITNESS IN POLISH ELITE SPORTS JU-JITSU ATHLETES PHYSICAL FITNESS IN ELITE JU-JITSU ATHLETES." Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences 27, no. 79 (October 31, 2017): 57–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0012.1430.

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Aim Ju-jitsu athletes are expected to reach the competitive readiness adequate for the demands of tournaments. Apart from technical expertise, one of the aspects of readiness is general and special preparation. This is critical to the athlete's level of achievement since it helps him or her cope with the training load as it is linked to mental preparation and ensures that the athlete uses technical and tactical variants more accurately during a fight. The cognitive aim of this study is to characterize fitness preparation of top athletes from the Polish Ju-Jitsu Association. The practical aim is to identify talented athletes who can become members of national teams participating in international tournaments. Basic procedures The study evaluated 29 national ju-jitsu team members in the preparation period (pre-competition mesocycle), who expressed their interest and consent to participate in the experiment. Thirteen of these athletes were listed in the ju-Jitsu International Federation's ranking, including three world medal winners in World Championships in Wrocław, Poland (2016). Thirteen tests of general physical fitness were performed by means of selected tests from the Eurofit test battery, the ICSPFT tests and additional strength tests. Eight special physical fitness tests were also used. The results were described using cluster analysis and comparison of fitness profiles. Results The differences between three clusters in general physical fitness were noticeable in performance of pull-ups (1<2 and 2>3 Cluster), the Cooper test ( 1<2 and 1>3 Clusters), the shuttle-run test (1>2 and 2<3 Cluster), sit-and-reach test (2<3, 2<1) Clusters), maximal hand-grip-strength test (1>3 Cluster), Flamingo balance test (1-3 and 2-3 Clusters). In special physical fitness tests, pronounced differences were observed in performance of Speed punches (1>2 cluster), 1/Flexibility Index (1>3 Cluster), Evasive actions (1<3, 2<3 Clusters) and Push-ups (1>2 and 1>3 Clusters). Profiles of three clusters were highly dissimilar. Conclusions The athletes studied were characterized by high differences in fitness-related readiness level. Their profiles in three clusters show that some athletes in the national level group match top athletes at the international competitive level in these terms. Analysis of individual profiles allows for effective diagnosis and classification while revealing strengths and weaknesses of fitness preparation of ju-jitsu athletes. Therefore, it should be used for testing and monitoring of modifications over the training cycles. Knowledge of the structure and the data on baseline physical fitness and special fitness in elite athletes may be useful for the development of individual training programs for ju-jitsu athletes.
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Howells, Ken, and Jennifer Butler. "Health Profiles in Physiology Teaching: An Active Learning Experience." British Journal of Occupational Therapy 56, no. 2 (February 1993): 55–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/030802269305600206.

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This article describes the background and rationale for using active learning practical classes in the teaching of physiology to occupational therapy students. One such class, a health/fitness profile, is described in detail. The results obtained and the educational value of the sessions are discussed, as are future plans.
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Pitetti, K. H., S. L. Abendroth, D. L. Sharp, and J. J. Miller. "LONGITUDINAL EVALUATION OF PHYSICAL FITNESS PROFILES OF ADOLESCENTS WITH MENTAL RETARDATION." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 34, no. 5 (May 2002): S46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00005768-200205001-00253.

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Na, Y. M., K. B. Lim, S. J. Joo, W. T. Kim, and S. W. Ji. "FITNESS AND FUNCTIONAL PROFILES OF NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM PLAYERS IN KOREA." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 33, no. 5 (May 2001): S199. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00005768-200105001-01118.

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Chin, M. K., K. Steininger, R. C. So, C. R. Clark, and A. S. Wong. "Physiological profiles and sport specific fitness of Asian elite squash players." British Journal of Sports Medicine 29, no. 3 (September 1, 1995): 158–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.29.3.158.

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Sánchez-Muñoz, Cristóbal, José Joaquín Muros, Jerónimo Cañas, Javier Courel-Ibáñez, Bernardino Javier Sánchez-Alcaraz, and Mikel Zabala. "Anthropometric and Physical Fitness Profiles of World-Class Male Padel Players." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 2 (January 13, 2020): 508. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17020508.

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The aims of this study were to describe and compare the anthropometric and physical fitness attributes of male padel players according to their competitive level, and to establish a functional anthropometric and physical profile. A total of 60 males participated in the present study. Athletes were grouped according to competition level, forming an elite group (n = 25) and a subelite group (n = 35). Anthropometric variables, hand grip and lumbar isometric strength, flexibility, and lower-body muscular strength were measured. Elite padel players were significantly older and showed significantly lower values for the thigh and calf skinfolds, the sum of six and eight skinfolds, and the sum of lower-limb skinfolds than the subelite group. Elite padel players also had significantly lower values than subelite players for body fat percentage and thigh fat area, whilst showing significantly higher values for lumbar isometric strength. Somatotype of the elite padel players could be defined as endo-mesomorphic. Results suggest that training and talent identification of padel players should focus on their anthropometric characteristics and physical fitness, with these being different between elite and subelite athletes. Normative data could help coaches throughout the talent identification process and in the design of training programs when seeking to optimise sports performance.
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Klausen, Susanne Hwiid, Jørn Wetterslev, Lars Søndergaard, Lars L. Andersen, Ulla Ramer Mikkelsen, Kasper Dideriksen, Vibeke Zoffmann, and Philip Moons. "Health-Related Fitness Profiles in Adolescents With Complex Congenital Heart Disease." Journal of Adolescent Health 56, no. 4 (April 2015): 449–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2014.11.021.

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Sridhar, Rajagopalan, Vernon Bond, Jacquelyn Dunmore-Griffith, Valerie M. Cousins, Renshu Zhang, and Richard M. Millis. "Relationship Between Aerobic Fitness, the Serum IGF-1 Profiles of Healthy Young Adult African American Males, and Growth of Prostate Cancer Cells." American Journal of Men's Health 11, no. 1 (June 22, 2016): 92–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1557988315587740.

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The growth of prostate tumors is mediated by the bioavailability of androgens and insulin-like growth factors. This study tested the hypothesis that healthy young adult African American men exhibiting low aerobic capacity (fitness) have serum insulin-like growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) and testosterone levels that promote growth of prostate cancer cells. A cross-sectional data research design was used to study groups of 18- to 26-year-old healthy men exhibiting low and moderate aerobic fitness, based on their peak oxygen consumption (VO2peak). The individual serum levels of IGF-1, IGF-1 binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3), and testosterone were measured. In vitro growth of androgen-dependent LNCaP prostate tumor cells was measured after incubation in culture medium fortified with each subject’s serum. Aerobic capacity was significantly greater in the moderate-fitness group than in the low-fitness group without an intergroup difference in body mass index. The serum IGF-1 concentration was significantly higher in the low-fitness group in the absence of an intergroup difference in serum testosterone. The serum IGFBP-3 concentration was significantly lower in the low-fitness group. Prostate tumor cell growth was significantly greater in the cultures incubated in media containing the sera of the low-fitness group than in the sera of the moderate-fitness group. These findings suggest that moderate aerobic fitness in young adults may decrease the circulating levels of free IGF-1 and lower the potential to support growth of prostate cancer cells.
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Sieverding, Frank, Beat Ribi, Michael Casey, and Michael Meyer. "Design of Industrial Axial Compressor Blade Sections for Optimal Range and Performance." Journal of Turbomachinery 126, no. 2 (April 1, 2004): 323–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.1737782.

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Background: The blade sections of industrial axial flow compressors require a wider range from surge to choke than typical gas turbine compressors in order to meet the high volume flow range requirements of the plant in which they operate. While in the past conventional blade profiles (NACA65 or C4 profiles) at moderate Mach number have mostly been used, recent well-documented experience in axial compressor design for gas turbines suggests that peak efficiency improvements and considerable enlargement of volume flow range can be achieved by the use of so-called prescribed velocity distribution (PVD) or controlled diffusion (CD) airfoils. Method of approach: The method combines a parametric geometry definition method, a powerful blade-to-blade flow solver and an optimization technique (breeder genetic algorithm) with an appropriate fitness function. Particular effort has been devoted to the design of the fitness function for this application which includes non-dimensional terms related to the required performance at design and off-design operating points. It has been found that essential aspects of the design (such as the required flow turning, or mechanical constraints) should not be part of the fitness function, but need to be treated as so-called “killer” criteria in the genetic algorithm. Finally, it has been found worthwhile to examine the effect of the weighting factors of the fitness function to identify how these affect the performance of the sections. Results: The system has been tested on the design of a repeating stage for the middle stages of an industrial axial compressor. The resulting profiles show an increased operating range compared to an earlier design using NACA65 profiles. Conclusions: A design system for the blade sections of industrial axial compressors has been developed. Three-dimensional CFD simulations and experimental measurements demonstrate the effectiveness of the new profiles with respect to the operating range.
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