Presenters and Chairperson
Using All Sciences for the Advancement of Coaching Effectiveness
Dr. Iradge Ahrabi-Fard
Professor, School of Health Physical Education and Leisure Services
University of Northern Iowa, USA
Abstract. There are so many aspects of sport that influence sport performance.Most coaches show intense interset in new findings about technical, tactical, and controled behavior side of performance. There are set number of sport sciences that traditionally have and continue to influence sport performance. Eventhough utilizing scientific discoveriers to upgrade coaching endeavor is a noble practice but connecting with non-traditional scientist may open new prespective beyond the current practices. There are few established sciences that have made their contributions to performance a known tradition such as biomechanics, exercise physiology, sport nutrition, and sport psychology. The horizen of factors influencing performance goes beyond the realm of these few disciplines. Other scientific curiosities may be extremely important to enhance performance For instance the affect of air density (high or low elevation) on the flight and ball and spin in different sports, brands of shoes including type of soles, flexibility points, weight bearing points and arch and ankle supports are few important factors influencing performance, yet beyond the immediate concern of most coaches. Coaches who are committed to excellence constantly search for performance. There are few established sciences that have made their contributions to performance a known tradition such as biomechanics, exercise physiology, sport nutrition, and sport psychology. The horizen of factors influencing performance goes beyond the realm of these few disciplines. Other scientific curiosities may be extremely important to enhance performance For instance the affect of air density (high or low elevation) on the flight and ball and spin in different sports, brands of shoes including type of soles, flexibility points, weight bearing points and arch and ankle supports are few important factors influencing performance, yet beyond the immediate concern of most coaches enhancement practices beyond the obvious. What is the best approach to connect and seek help from scientists who may or may not know anything about your sport? How can a coach seek assistance from scholars as continued search to stay abreast with practices that affects performance? There will be valuable examples shared with the audience in this presentation
IradgeAhrabi-Fard is a professor who has been recepient of Missouri Valley Volleyball Coach of the Century, 2007, Board of Regent Faculty Excellent Award, State of Iowa 2005, Dean’s Award “Ethic of Caring Faculty” College of Education, UNI 2005, Hall of Excellence, School of HPELS, UNI, Oct. 21, 2005, American Volleyball Coaches Association Inaugural Hall of Fame, 2003, Founder’s Award American National Coaches Association 2002, University of Northern Iowa Athletic Hall of Fame, 2002, College of Education “Excellence in Teaching” Award, 2001, NCAA-AVCA Inaugural National Excellence in Education Coach of the Year, 1999, NCAA Division I National Coach of the Year, 1999, Missouri Valley Conference Coach of the Year, 1985, 87, 94, 95 98 99.
The Theory & Practice of Sports Performance Enhancement
Prof. Eui-Hwan Kim Ph.D. (ehkim@yongin.ac.kr)
Dept. of Judo, College of Martial-Arts, Yong In Univ. Korea
General-Director of International Sport Science Institute at YIU
KOREA
Abstract : For enhancement of performance in sports, the following factors should be taken into consideration: i) system of theory and practice of the performance factors, ii) effective and systematic training, iii) evaluating the performance factors influencing the performance competence and iv) by controlling the quality and quantity of the training. Besides, it is important to find out and synthesize the structures and relationship of the performance factors, and apply them to the performance in real competitions. The factors influencing the performance in all sports can be classified into internal and external ones. These factors composed of the primary ones, which the players should perform themselves, and the secondary ones, which are not directly related with the players themselves. Direct-internal factors are energetic physical fitness aspect, superior techniques in technical aspect and fighting spirit in mental aspect. Among indirect-external factors, there are the decision of referees, coaching, information, and ergogenic aids etc. With it, scientific training, good human relationships between player and coach are also necessary. To improve the performance in competition, we should estimate, analyze, and evaluate the performance factors individually depending on athletes, and then proceed to approach to multi-dimensional training and scientific discipline of the competitions. Next, each events must be made out the deterministic model of performance. In addition, situation analysis of these factors and steady training for improvement are necessary to improve the performance in international contests. It is absolutely necessary to make sports scientific approaches which enable us to describe, explain, and predict all the phenomena in fields of sports. In order to improve scientific-discipline of judo and the performance in international competitions, the measurement and analysis of the factors, and the processing of the feedback of the prescriptions should be done, including qualitative and quantitative analysis of win-decision and scoring -techniques. Furthermore, a training method via multi-dimensional system with sports medicine and scientific approach is pertinent.
Dr. Eui-Hwan Kim graduated from Yong In University with a bachelor degree and Sungkyunkwan University for his Ph.D. He has been working as Judo coach and researcher from 1972 to 1982. He has also served the Korean National Judo Team as a scientific coach since 1982. He was appointed as the Research-Director of Korea Judo Association since 1985, a principle researcher in the Korean Institute Sport Science (KISS) and was involved in the practical affairs of Training-Scientification Council for Performance-Enhancement of Representative Athletes in Korea(1983~1997). From 1997, he worked in the Department of Judo, College of Martial Arts, at Yong In University as a professor. He is the former president of Korean Society of Sport Biomechanics and President of Asian Society of Sport Biomechanics. He is an International Judo Referee of both International Judo Federation and International Blind Sports Association, and also the Secretary-General of Korean Alliance of Martial Art. He has written twenty eight books and published 257 scientific articles, and received twenty three awards including "Prize of Korea Sports Council".
Designing Task-specific Measurement and
Analysis to Improve Performance
Jose M Palao Ph.D.
Associate professor, Catholic University of St Anthony
SPAIN
Abstract. Designing a valid data gathering design, appropriate data assessment and analysis are key factors for influencing the production of peak performance. It is essential to have continuous monitoring, interpretation, adjustment, and feedback, in order to achieve the best possible performance. However, not all aspects of performance have equal impact on achievements and success. The selection and combination of variables that define and lead to athletic success are defined as performance indicators. These are technical-tactical, biomechanical, biological-physiological, and mental (psychological and sociological). Additionally, the way that data is obtained and analyzed directly affects evaluation. In recent years, there has beengreat awareness of the value of constant assessment, interpretation and trainikng adjustment leading to increased research efforts in this topic. However, lack of communication and connection between coaches and professional researcher is often the cause of wasted data and efforts in understanding cause and effect or association between what is and what should be the prameters of optimal performance. It is necessary to review the past and present informatiuon, facts, experiences, and design a continued research efforts assessing training and competition efforts. Understanding the important influence of this topic will lead to omission of barriers between coaches and researchers in monitoring and evaluating performance
Dr. Jose M Palao was born inCartagena, Spain, Augut of 1974. He received his Licensure in the field of Physical Activity and Sport from ther University of Granada, Spai. He also earned his Ph.D. in Physical Education from the University of Granada, Spain. He has cparticipated in the sports of track and field and Men's Volldeyball ompetitively. From 2001 till present he has been associate professor with the responsibilites volleyball, tecnical and tactical evaluation, sport periodization at the Catholic University of St Anthony, Spain
Multilateral Training. Does it Work for Top Performers?
Oleksandr Krasilshchikov, Ph.D.
Sr. Lecturer, Sports Science Unit
School of Medical Sciences
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, MALAYSIA
Abstract. From the times of the foundation of the theory and methodology of sports training Multilateral Training was traditionally named as one of the principles of training. Appeared originally from the merger of two simple concepts, being: a) concept of overall development and limited specialization; and b) seasonal availability of training and competition facilities in climatically cold countries; multilateral training grew through the years of fast progress in sports into an independent area of research and practice. Still, most of the specialists consider multilateral training as something, related only to the initial stages of the long term training – initial and basic training. Few agree that certain degree of multilaterality is still present during specialized training and almost none believes that there is a role for multilateral training in the advanced stages of long term preparation in sports.
Multilateral training concept is going through its second resurfacing in the world of sports and even some of the top achievements in sports , including some of the recent swimming world records are attributed to it. Researchers in many countries including Malaysia are intensively re-looking into the concept and into practical applications of the concept of multilateral training. And it is not only in relation to talent identification, but also in the attempt to identify its role in the top performance sport.
The role of multilateral training throughout all stages of training including the advanced ones are going to be presented and described both from theoretical and practical points of view.
Dr. Oleksandr Krasilshchikov earned his Ph. D. in Theory and Methodology of Sports Training from Kiev State Institute of Physical Culture (Presently National University of Physical Culture and Sports of the Ukraine).
In 1982 to 1988 worked as lecturer, senior lecturer and associate professor in Kiev State Institute of Physical Culture.
From 1988 to 1990 and then again in 1994 to 2002 he was working for Sports Authority of India as Training Methods Expert initially in charge of the talent identification schemes, then developing the system of scientific support to the National teams in preparations for Asian, Commonwealth and Olympic Games.
In 1991 to 1993 he was the department chair of Theory of Sports in Kiev State Institute of Physical Culture.
Provided the services related to scientific support to the National teams of USSR, Ukraine, India and Malaysia.
Presently – senior lecturer in the Sports Science Unit, Medical School, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
The role of genes and biochemical monitoring of performance in sports
Govindasamy Balasekaran, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Physical Education & Sports Science
National Institute of Education
Nanyang Technological University
SINGAPORE
Abstract. It is well-recognized that different individuals or athletes respond quite differently to exercise as determined by clear genetic components (ethnic background, and sex, among many others). Research has shown genes play a major role in determining ones performance in sports. Mutations in certain genes involved in performance may be the frequent monogenic cause of superior performance in sport. The impact of these genetic variations to strength or aerobic performance is relatively unknown, but is presently gaining widespread recognition. The effect of variation in muscle related genes on changes in muscle mass and strength in response to strength training are examples of possible explanations of varying abilities among athletes. Identifying target genes for high performance individuals in sport may influence training programmes and exercise intervention strategies, and studies can be designed to test for their genetic effects. It is anticipated that the understanding of the significance of polymorphic traits will lead to a better understanding of human performance in specific situations. In addition to genes, the biochemical monitoring of human performance is also important as coaches plan their training programmes. At present, most of the biochemical indices have certain limitations when used on high performance athletes and, hence, newer models are needed to predict human performance
Dr. Balasekaran did his Post Doctoral Fellowship in molecular genetics with a renowned genetics professor at the University of Pittsburgh. His research projects include physiological responses in exercise and adaptations to health and sports performance. The influence of genetic factors on exercise related outcomes are also investigated. Dr Bala obtained his PhD from the University of Pittsburgh through an overseas government scholarship. He is a certified American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health/Fitness Director. Dr. Bala also has a strong interest in coaching and holds the level one and level two International Amateur Athletic Federation coaching certificates. As a keen runner and a former competitor, Dr. Bala had represented Singapore in long distance running events and had won medals in various international meets. He had also qualified and raced in the prestigious National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) cross-country championships where American athletes are often selected to represent the USA at elite international events, such as the Olympics.
