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Sport Science – Acute to Chronic Workload Ratio
Optimizing Athletic Performance with Workload Ratios
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The Periodization Project
August 11th, 2025 Periodization refers to the organization of strength and conditioning approaches. Both on a larger (macro) scale and smaller (micro) scale. In an effort to support practitioners, this project will highlight a few different options periodizing resistance training for collegiate athletes specific to their sport. Volleyball Needs analysis Annual training plan Program design…
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Pathways to Success – From Health to High Performance
06/26/25 | Lawrence, KS, USA University of Kansas Upward Bound and GEAR-UP now includes programming from Jayhawk Performance Dr. Quincy Johnson discusses the Jayhawk Performance Partnership with the KU Center for Educational Opportunity Programs. Jayhawk Performance, an extension of the Well-Fit Center for Youth Wellness and Fitness at the University of Kansas, is excited to…
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Exercise Science Corner – Comparing the maximal horizontal deceleration demands between a novel acceleration to deceleration assessment and the 505 change of direction test
KANSAS, USA – April 16th, 2025 — (Quincy Johnson Fitness LLC, PRNewswire, SEND2PRESS) — Read full article here The importance of quantifying maximal horizontal deceleration performance in athlete populations has received a considerable increase in interest over recent years. However, research is still scarce investigating movement characteristics of maximal horizontal decelerations outside of measures derived…
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Exercise Science Corner – Comparison of vertical jump and sprint performances between 3× 3 and 5× 5 elite professional male basketball players
KANSAS, USA – April 9th, 2025 — (Quincy Johnson Fitness LLC, PRNewswire, SEND2PRESS) — Read full article here Given its fast-growing popularity and unique on-court competitive demands, 3 × 3 basketball has captured a considerable amount of attention over recent years. However, unlike research focused on studying 5 × 5 basketball players, there is a lack of scientific literature…
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Exercise Science Corner – Changes in Countermovement Vertical Jump Force-Time Metrics During a Game in Professional Male Basketball Players
KANSAS, USA – April 2nd, 2025 — (Quincy Johnson Fitness LLC, PRNewswire, SEND2PRESS) — Read full publication here Overview As technology within elite basketball advances and is more available to sporting organizations, novel approaches for assessing and addressing athletic performance during practice or competition are being continuously explored. Purpose The aim of this investigation was…
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Exercise Science Corner – Acute effects of lower limb wearable resistance on horizontal deceleration and change of direction biomechanics
KANSAS, USA – March 26th, 2025 — (Quincy Johnson Fitness LLC, PRNewswire, SEND2PRESS) — Read full publication here Purpose This study aimed to investigate the acute effects of lower limb wearable resistance on maximal horizontal deceleration biomechanics, across two different assessments. Methods Twenty recreationally trained team sport athletes performed acceleration to deceleration assessments (ADA), and…
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Free Game Friday – Growth vs. Fixed Mindset
03/21/25 What’s up everyone! We’re back with another Free Game Friday. For quite sometime I have been interested in high performers. Are they genetically different? What are their work habits? Do they prioritize high focus and low stress? These questions have led me to dive into texts about mindset and how it can be used…
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Exercise Science Corner – Relationships between Relative Strength, Power, and Speed among NCAA Division II Men’s Lacrosse Athletes
Read full publication here Overview Lacrosse players are required to perform multiple sprints and changes of direction over the course of a game. These skills are reliant on the ability to rapidly produce lower-body force to be successful. Currently, little research examining the relationship between specific performance indicators and relative strength within this population exists.…
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Exercise Science Corner – Key Performance Indicators for College American Football Starters: An Exploratory Study
Read full publication here Objectives The purpose of this study was twofold: (a) to profile body composition and physical fitness characteristics of collegiate American football starters and (b) to examine differences in key performance indicators across position groups. These indicators included select measures of body composition, joint kinematics, as well as muscular strength and power.…