Sport and Health Sciences
Recent Submissions
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Beneficial effects of acute high-intensity exercise on electrophysiological indices of attention processes in young adult men
(Elsevier, 19 November 2018)Background: Emerging research suggests that a single bout of aerobic exercise can improve cognition, brain function and psychological health. Our aim was to examine the effects of high-intensity exercise on cognitive-performance ... -
Cardiopulmonary Responses to Maximal Aerobic Exercise in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis
(University of Exeter, 17 January 2019)Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a debilitating chronic condition, which requires complex and expensive disease management. Exercise has now been recognised as a critical factor in improving health and quality of life in patients ... -
The influence of birth weight and length on bone mineral density and content in adolescence: The Tromsø Study, Fit Futures
(Springer, 2 June 2017)The influence of birth weight and length on bone mineral parameters in adolescence is unclear. We found a positive association between birth size and bone mineral content, attenuated by lifestyle factors. This highlights ... -
Lean mass explains the association between muscular fitness and bone outcomes in 13-year-old boys
(Wiley / Foundation Acta Pædiatrica, 3 July 2017)AIM: This study investigated the associations between fitness indices and bone outcomes in young males. METHODS: Data were collected between autumn and winter 2014-2015 on 121 males with a mean age of 13.1 ± 0.1 years: 41 ... -
Effect of maturational timing on bone health in male adolescent athletes engaged in different sports: The PRO-BONE study
(Elsevier for Sports Medicine Australia (SMA), 18 August 2018)Objectives: To describe differences in bone outcomes according to biological age in male athletes participating in osteogenic (OS) or non-osteogenic (NOS) sports. Design: Longitudinal (12-months). Methods: 104 adolescents ...