Sport Science
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3. How Can Sport Science Approaches be Implemented?
KANSAS, USA – March 29th, 2025 — (Quincy Johnson Fitness LLC, PRNewswire, SEND2PRESS) — The practice of sport science should be adaptable and there is no ONE method. Of course, it is influenced by three primary factors: Sport science is not synonymous with GPS units or dashboards, but the actual approach towards defining issues and…
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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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2. Why is Sport Science Important?
KANSAS, USA – March 22nd, 2025 — (Quincy Johnson Fitness LLC, PRNewswire, SEND2PRESS) — Sport science is a multi-disciplinary field concerned with the understanding and enhancement of human sporting performance. Approaching sport with a scientific perspective can further our understanding of the demands of sport, the needs of the athlete, and the best approaches for…
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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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Sport Science is Black – Dr. Quincy R. Johnson
This blog highlights the story of Dr. Quincy R. Johnson, one of the few black (African-American) sport scientists and tenure track professors in the world.
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1. What is Sport Science?
Sport science can be thought of as a scientific process used to guide the practice of sport with the ultimate aim of improving sporting performance. As technology advances, coaches, scientists, and teams are facing paralysis by analysis (too much data, too little time). However, a sport science perspective can help organize approaches, sort through the…
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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.…
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Exercise Science Corner
Welcome to my blog! I’m Quincy, a professor, strength coach, and sport scientist who has dedicated his life to optimizing athletic performance. Through this blog, I aim to share my expertise, insights, and experiences. Join me on this journey as we explore the world of exercise science! Check out all of my research on ResearchGate…
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Sport Science for the Strength Coach
With recent developments in technology, sport science and strength and conditioning approaches have merged to better support athlete health, wellness, development, and performance. However, “sport science” and “technology” are not synonymous, especially as it relates to strength and conditioning for athletic populations. This blog series is aimed at providing the fundamental information needed to develop…
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Baseball and Softball Athlete Training System
B.A.T.S. is the most comprehensive strength and conditioning training system for baseball and softball athletes at all levels of competition.