Brockport Kinesiology, Sport Studies and Physical Education Presentations and Papers
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12648/1956
2024-03-29T06:52:11ZOn the Merit of the Legacy of Failed Olympic Bids
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12648/2531
On the Merit of the Legacy of Failed Olympic Bids
Torres, Cesar R.
Olympic legacy has become a dominant theme within the Olympic Movement. For decades, legacy concerns were confined to the hosting of the Olympic Games. However, these concerns have been recently extended to the bidding process itself. Cities bidding for the Olympic Games are now required to identify their legacy regardless of the outcome of their bids. This paper explores the merits of extending legacy discourse in case bids failed. It contends that the extension of legacy discourse into failed bids, at least as typically articulated in Olympic circles, is problematic. It also contends that failed bids should be seen themselves as a form of legacy worth recognizing and protecting.
Paper written in the framework of the IOC’s OSC Postgraduate Grant Selection Committee (2011 meeting)
2012-01-01T00:00:00ZThe Role, Direction, and Future of Biomechanical Research in Strength and in Resistance Training
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12648/2530
The Role, Direction, and Future of Biomechanical Research in Strength and in Resistance Training
Too, Danny
There is a plethora of literature related to strength training, resistance training, weight training, weight lifting, body building, and rehabilitation. The majority of the literature is physiological in nature, involving the neural, muscular, skeletal and hormonal systems. These studies have focused on the physiological response and muscular adaptations that occur with different: (1) training programs (circuit weight training, light-heavy, pyramid, etc.); (2) exercise prescriptions (intensity, volume, variation, progression, rest intervals, specificity); (3) resistance modalities (free weights, machines, etc.); and (4) types of contractions (isometric, isokinetic, dynamic). The biomechanical literature on strength appears to be quite extensive, whereas the literature on the biomechanics of resistance training appear to be very limited. This dichotomy may be attributed to an number of reasons, including: (1) insufficient interest, expertise and/or experience in the field of biomechanics and resistance training; (2) confusion and differences in opinion as to what defines biomechanical research in resistance training; (3) the overlap of resistance training research with other disciplines; and (4) the generally a theoretical nature of biomechanics. This paper proposes to address the role of biomechanics in strength research, probable directions for future strength research; and possible biomechanical research in resistance training.
Submitted to the Dr. o. Arthur Broten Young Scholars Recognition Award Program, Western College Physical Education Society
1994-06-13T00:00:00ZThe Youth Olympic Games, Their Programs, and Olympism
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12648/2532
The Youth Olympic Games, Their Programs, and Olympism
Torres, Cesar R.
The Youth Olympic Games were inaugurated by the International Olympic Committee in Singapore in 2010. Their scale was nothing short of impressive. Focused around a vision to inspire young people to participate in sport and learn about the values of Olympism, the YOG implemented an extensive Cultural and Educational Program and an innovative Competitive Program. This paper evaluates both these programs and the extent to which they embody and advance Olympism. It identifies strengths as well as potential areas of improvements. This paper argues that the YOG demonstrate that alternate Olympic scenarios, ones that are more sensible to Olympism, are not only desirable but also possible.
Paper written in the framework of the IOC’s OSC Postgraduate Grant Selection Committee (2010 meeting)
2010-01-01T00:00:00ZThe Effect of Pedal Crank Arm Length on Lower Limb Joint Angles in an Upright Cycling Position
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12648/2533
The Effect of Pedal Crank Arm Length on Lower Limb Joint Angles in an Upright Cycling Position
Too, Danny; Williams, Christopher D.
The purpose of this investigation was to determine whether changes in CAL resulted in significant changes in joint angles, and how these changes are related to changes in cycling performance.
This is a poster presentation of the peer reviewed paper which was presented at the 36th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, which was held August 15-18, 2012 in Gainesville, FL.
http://www.asbweb.org/conferences/2012/index.html
2012-08-17T00:00:00Z