The reliability of an isometric test based on constant perception of effort
dc.contributor.author | Kilburn, Shane Michael. | en_US |
dc.date.accessioned | 2010-02-16T15:46:02Z | |
dc.date.available | 2010-02-16T15:46:02Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2009-02-16T15:46:02Z | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10464/2924 | |
dc.description.abstract | To date there is no documented procedure to extrapolate findings of an isometric nature to a whole body performance setting. The purpose of this study was to quantify the reliability of perceived exertion to control neuromuscular output during an isometric contraction. 21 varsity athletes completed a maximal voluntary contraction and a 2 min constant force contraction at both the start and end of the study. Between pre and post testing all participants completed a 2 min constant perceived exertion contraction once a day for 4 days. Intra-class correlation coefficient (R=O.949) and standard error of measurement (SEM=5.12 Nm) concluded that the isometric contraction was reliable. Limits of agreement demonstrated only moderate initial reliability, yet with smaller limits towards the end of 4 training sessions. In conclusion, athlete's na"ive to a constant effort isometric contraction will produce reliable and acceptably stable results after 1 familiarization sessions has been completed. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | eng | en_US |
dc.publisher | Brock University | en_US |
dc.subject | Applied kinesiology. | en_US |
dc.subject | Isometric exercise. | en_US |
dc.title | The reliability of an isometric test based on constant perception of effort | en_US |
dc.type | Electronic Thesis or Dissertation | en |
dc.degree.name | M.Sc. Applied Health Sciences | en_US |
dc.degree.level | Masters | en_US |
dc.contributor.department | Applied Health Sciences Program | en_US |
refterms.dateFOA | 2021-08-07T01:44:50Z |