Strength and conditioning
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predicting athletic performance with the complete athlete llc
03/21/26 After our most recent announcement on our partnership with The Complete Athlete LLC focused on predicting athletic performance based on a proprietary algorithm, we wanted to provide an update here. Performance domains There are several domains of athletic performance which are well observed but still misunderstood when predicting athletic performance. We are currently collaborating…
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predicting athletic performance – qjf llc Proud to announce new partnership
03/20/26 We all remember watching our first high level athletic competition or seeing “that athlete” perform in their element. For some, there was that one athlete who could jump higher than others or sprint faster than their competitors. I remember watching friends in a middle school PE class dunk with one hand, that was also…
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Recap – strength and conditioning program serves 200 soccer academy athletes
02/23/26 For the past five years, I have had an unshakeable vision to enhance athletic performance across ages. This began with my stint as a Performance Science Associate with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2021. During that time, I observed the power of strength and conditioning as well as how simple it could be to…
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Strength & conditioning legends – jeff “mad dog” madden
02/22/26 Jeff Madden, who has been honored by his peers as one of the nation’s leading authorities on physical development, is in his 16th year as the assistant athletics director for strength and conditioning at The University of Texas. He was inducted into the USA Strength and Conditioning Coaches Hall of Fame in June 2003,…
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Exercise Science Corner – Key Performance Indicators for the Golf Swing in Elite Collegiate Golf Athletes: An Exploratory Study
January 26th, 2026 | Lawrence, KS, USA Link to article can be found here Golf swing performance has been found to be influenced by health status, physical fitness, and technical abilities. However, as the sport becomes more competitive, athletes and coaches regularly seek novel approaches to optimizing athletic performance. PURPOSE This study sought to identify…
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Two Exercise Science Majors receive Undergraduate Research Awards
01/29/24 The University of Kansas Undergraduate Research Center has awarded scholarships to 55 students for the 2024 spring semester. Two of those students are Exercise Science majors in the Health, Sport and Exercise Science Department. Brett Chapman, a senior from Leavenworth and Mason Thieu, a sophomore from Topeka both have been awarded $1,000 scholarships. Students…
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Jayhawk Athletic Performance Laboratory Hosts Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance Leadership Meeting
03/21/2024 The University of Kansas Jayhawk Athletic Performance Laboratory hosted the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance Leadership meeting March 15th–16th. Representatives from the participating Alliance members attended the meeting held in the University of Kansas Welcome Center. The participating institutions include — University of Kansas, Stanford University, University of Oregon, University of California — San…
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Improving youth fitness- goal of new Sci-FIIT app, YES Center, and Well-Fit/Center for Youth Wellness and Fitness at KU
Only 21% of youth meet the current physical activity guidelines of 60 minutes per day, which is alarming as lower levels of physical activity correlate with poor physical fitness and wellness among young people. Such deficiencies in fitness and wellness can lead to a higher risk of injuries and diseases. Moreover, health and fitness during childhood…
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University of Kansas HSES Research well represented at NSCA National Conference
The University of Kansas Department of Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences was well represented at the recent National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference that was held in Baltimore, Maryland July 10–13. Researchers associated with the Jayhawk Athletic Performance Laboratory, the Exercise and Human Performance Laboratory, and the Neuromechanics Laboratory delivered lectures, podium presentations, and…
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KU Well-Fit Center hosts Lawrence Public Schools Elementary Physical Education Teachers for Professional Development Day
09/25/24 The Lawrence Public Schools elementary physical education teachers recently held a professional development day tapping into the services of the Well-Fit Center for Youth Wellness and Fitness at the University of Kansas. One of the challenges for the elementary teachers is maximizing the short amount of time they have to work with students and developing programing…