A Cinematographic Comparison of Two Long-Hang Kip Techniques on the Horizontal Bar (open access)

A Cinematographic Comparison of Two Long-Hang Kip Techniques on the Horizontal Bar

This study used cinematography to determine differences in velocity, acceleration, moments of force, and body centers of gravity in four different positions of two techniques of the long-hang kip. Three female gymnasts performed five attempts of each technique: the traditional method, with an arch in the lower back at the end of the forward swing, and approximate shoulder angle of 180 degrees or more; and the newer method, with no arch in the lower back and approximate shoulder angle of 90 degrees or less. Three. USGF-rated judges scored the kips, and due to inability to distinguish between the two techniques, two subjects were eliminated. Major differences occurred in the swing extension, with the newer technique producing more velocity and a higher center of gravity throughout the movement.
Date: August 1978
Creator: Cox, Pamela S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Strenght and Flexibility Gains in Supplementary Weight Training Programs Using Two Different Weight Training Apparatus (open access)

Strenght and Flexibility Gains in Supplementary Weight Training Programs Using Two Different Weight Training Apparatus

The purpose of this study was to investigate strength and flexibility development as each is affected by three training programs using two apparatuss the Exer-Genie and the Super-Mini-Gym.
Date: August 1972
Creator: Whiteley, Harold L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Effect of the Tonic Neck Reflex upon Fatigue of the Extensor Leg Muscles (open access)

The Effect of the Tonic Neck Reflex upon Fatigue of the Extensor Leg Muscles

The purpose of the investigation was to determine the effect of the tonic neck posture upon fatigue induced by exhaustive exercise of the knee extensor muscles of college women. The subjects were college females enrolled in physical education activity classes at North Texas State University. The F ratio was used to determine significance of the difference in fatigue measures in the three head positions. The results of the present investigation revealed no statistically significant difference between the three head positions with respect to their influence on endurance of the leg extensors. Conclusions were that the tonic neck reflex does not facilitate or inhibit leg extensor endurance.
Date: August 1974
Creator: Cate, Susan Carol
System: The UNT Digital Library