https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Index ${session.getAttribute("locale")} 5 Behind enemy lines: Expressing locomotor movements of athletes in the National Rugby League Women’s (NRLW) competition relative to opposition data https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:55526 12 km·h−1; m·min−1), and mean acceleration (m·s−2) were measured in 12 matches (370 individual match files) using the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). Individual GNSS-derived data from each match-half were summed across each team and the association with total points and the points differential in each match-half was determined using linear mixed models. Greater high-speed running and lower mean acceleration were associated with more points being scored. A greater relative difference in mean high-speed running between competing teams was associated with a higher points differential. That is, if a team completed 10% more high-speed running than their opposition, they were likely to score an average of 3.2 points more during a given match-half. This unique analysis of GNSS-derived data may assist coaches and performance support staff to interpret the locomotor movements of female rugby league players with the appropriate considerations for the opposition team.]]> Wed 05 Jun 2024 09:16:34 AEST ]]> The Relevance of Muscle Fiber Type to Physical Characteristics and Performance in Team-Sport Athletes https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:53013 6.67 m·s−1), and a greater peak 1-minute sprint distance. Conclusions: MFT varies considerably between athletes both within and between different team sports. The results from some studies suggest that variation in MFT is associated with high-intensity running performance in a football match, as well as 10- and 30-m sprint times. Further experimental studies should focus on how determination of the MFT of team-sport athletes could be utilized to influence talent identification, team selection, and the individualization of training.]]> Tue 07 Nov 2023 08:39:16 AEDT ]]>