Physiological and Perceptual Responses to Single-player vs. Multiplayer Exergaming
PE Scholar
JUNE 22, 2023
Compare the physiological and perceptual responses between playing a cycling exergame alone vs a multiplayer Exergaming session.
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The Relentless School Nurse: Courageous Well-Being for Nurses – Strategies for Renewal
Relentless School Nurse
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023
Here are some key takeaways: Understanding the Science of Well-Being: The book delves into the research underpinning the science of well-being, providing insights into both the psychological and physiological aspects of well-being. This knowledge helps nurses appreciate the critical importance of well-being in their lives.
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The Relentless School Nurse: The Importance of Recognizing Nursing as a STEM Field
Relentless School Nurse
APRIL 3, 2024
Recognizing nursing as a STEM field is crucial for several reasons: Acknowledging the Rigor of Nursing Education: Nursing education requires a strong foundation in scientific disciplines such as anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and pharmacology.
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The Relentless School Nurse: What Will School Nursing Look Like in 2050? Here is a Chance to Share Your Vision!
Relentless School Nurse
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
School nurses will regularly conduct mental health screenings using AI-driven emotional analytics , which assess student emotional states based on subtle cues in speech, behavior, and physiological data collected from wearables.
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KalPa Invests in Long-Term Player Development with Firstbeat Sports
First Beat
MAY 20, 2024
Firstbeat Sports provides valuable physiological insights into player development and the varying physiological demands across different age groups. We are particularly thrilled to extend our services to the U20 team, showcasing the club’s commitment to investing in the long-term development of young athletes.”
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Precision in Physical Education (PE) – What is its role?
Reinventing the Game
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
My personal belief is that the younger the age group of learners, the more worthwhile to understand better the physiological processes at work within the learner and the behaviour exhibited in response to task and environment. Example, pedagogy is strategy, theory is wishful thinking, models are blank frameworks, etc.
New Integration Between Firstbeat and Sideline Sports to Optimize Athlete Performance
First Beat
JUNE 25, 2023
For Firstbeat, this integration with Sideline Sports enhances their customer experience further, helping to deliver physiological data to the whole coaching staff to use in decision-making processes and communications. This includes our metrics like Quick Recovery Test, TRIMP, Training Effect, and Movement Load.”
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Is teaching Physical Education (PE) a tough job? Why I have stopped trying to be a better teacher and revert to wanting to make sense of what I am doing and why.
Reinventing the Game
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
A teacher who believes in the need to continuously understand underpinning physiological processes within the body-person-environment interaction will leverage on example scenarios of teaching approaches. Does this boil down to individual teachers and what their beliefs and philosophies are in teaching?
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Does Your Lobster Need Tuning?
Physical Education Update
DECEMBER 11, 2022
Take a quick gander at the products advertised in a respected physiology journal: “Inexpensive four-lane electronically speed-controlled treadmill for rats and mice.”. Or did they reveal their trauma, during psychotherapy, that because of their visual deficiency, they did not even realize they were gold!? What, no Stairmaster?
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If They Can Block-Schedule Physical Education, Why Not Lunch?
Physical Education Update
AUGUST 20, 2022
Unfortunately, the administrators who make educational policy are often academics with no grounding in physical fitness—their decisions are based on efficiency rather than sound physiological principles. This problem were amusingly illustrated as far back as 1990, in a book by Gordon Stewart called “Running Through My Mind.”
Firstbeat Joins Forces with Stretch On Sense to Empower Decision Makers in Elite Sports
First Beat
AUGUST 4, 2023
This integration will streamline the process of sharing our latest Firstbeat physiological performance insights such as Heart Rate Recovery or Movement Intensity with more members of the organization. We strongly believe that our latest technology offers numerous opportunities for coaches and players to optimize their performance potential.
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NHL, Recovery, and a Mountain of Data – Training Insights with Minnesota Wild’s Matt Harder
First Beat
JUNE 2, 2023
This free-to-attend event is valuable for any coaches interested in leveraging physiological data to optimize performance and drive success! Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to gain insights into the world of the NHL and gain exclusive access to the inner workings of an elite hockey team.
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AFL’s Sydney Swans Confirms Three-Year Partnership with Firstbeat Sports
First Beat
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Firstbeat’s internal load data offers coaches a detailed overview of training load, providing a more in-depth understanding of the physiological stress experienced by athletes during training sessions. About Sydney Swans The Sydney Swans are a professional Australian rules football club based in Sydney, New South Wales.
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Cause for Celebration—and Concern
Stanford Childrens
OCTOBER 1, 2024
There are a lot of physiologic changes in pregnancy, and for moms who have underlying disorders, including cardiac issues, close surveillance is recommended,” says Dr. Wu. Anyone with an underlying heart condition will face major physiological challenges during delivery and will need special care,” says Dr. Lyell.
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Why Female Footballers Suffer More Knee Injuries Than Men
The Sporting
JUNE 19, 2024
Because of the number of knee injuries in women’s football, many experts have been looking at the physiology of female athletes. I believe the examination of that physiology should start with the feet and biomechanics. So, Why Do Female Footballers Suffer More Knee Injuries Than Men?
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Firstbeat and Finnish Ice Hockey Team Vaasan Sport Begin 3-Year Partnership for Pro Team and U20s
First Beat
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Firstbeat provides systematic information and support for players’ physical development as well as the physiological demands of different age stages, and can contribute to building the player’s path from a young athlete to a top-level hockey player,” Wenning added.
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Physical Education (PE) a guilt-trip subject for education systems
Reinventing the Game
AUGUST 11, 2024
Another big factor, in my opinion, is the understanding we place in the misdirected, implicit interpretation of social constructivism, where we learn by immersing and doing, leaving out the value of relationships, environment, physiological processes, acquisition sciences, etc.
Creating the opportunity to learn
Learning Through Sport
JANUARY 2, 2023
Self-regulation This is where a learner sets goals and then monitors, regulates and controls behavioural, cognitive and affective engagement guided or regulated (self-evaluation) by the goals (Pintrich, 2000; Schunk & Zimmerman, 1997, 2007; Zimmerman, 2002).
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‘There is Hope:’ New Developments in Pediatric Epilepsy Treatment
Stanford Childrens
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
That led me to complete a Fulbright Scholarship, where I studied the molecular physiology of the hippocampus, a brain structure often implicated in epilepsy networks. So, I began to develop a passion for learning about neurologic disease and thinking about how I could become a provider for neurological care.
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The Intelligent Inner Lining of Blood Vessels: Nutrients that Support Vascular Health
Designs for Health
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Ultimately this results in physiological changes that have been linked to the development of atherosclerosis, hypertension, and other cardiovascular pathologies. Recent research suggests that certain micronutrients may help support the integrity of the vascular endothelium.
Recent Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial Explores the Role of Vitamin D and Aerobic Training in Type 2 Diabetes
Designs for Health
AUGUST 30, 2022
The authors postulated that both AT and vitamin D may act on the body through different physiologic mechanisms and influence multiple downstream targets. . The treatment arm involving the combination of both AT and vitamin D reflected the largest improvements in inflammatory cytokines, including IL-1?, tumor necrosis factor-alph, and NF-?B.
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New Heart Rate Recovery Feature from Firstbeat Sports Provides More Insights for Coaches
First Beat
MARCH 7, 2023
Submaximal Fitness Tests in Team Sports: A Theoretical Framework for Evaluating Physiological State. Shushan, T., McLaren, S. Buchheit, M., J., & Barrett, S. link] Veugelers, K., Naughton, G., Burgess, D., & Graham, Stuart. Validity and Reliability of a Submaximal Intermittent Running Test in Elite Australian Football Players.
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New Integration Between Firstbeat Sports and Iterpro to Optimize Team Performance Management
First Beat
OCTOBER 26, 2022
The integration will allow a streamlined workflow for teams to share the physiological performance insights to all stakeholders within the organization. As the on-field performance is a mixture of technical, tactical and physiological aspects, it is important to have an ecosystem that helps the teams to manage the performance optimally.”.
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Building Robust Athletes – Strategies for Long-Term Player Development
First Beat
APRIL 4, 2024
In this upcoming webinar, guest speaker Marko Haverinen , Strength and Conditioning Coach at Finland’s most successful ice hockey club, Tappara , will join Firstbeat host Joel Wenning to talk about how physiological data can be used to help develop young athletes meet the demands of pro level matches across all sports.
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Investigating the Science on DIM and Endometriosis
Designs for Health
AUGUST 24, 2022
The authors highlighted that I3C has been shown to regulate the metabolism of estrogen by restoring the physiological ratio of 16-alpha and 2-hydroxymetabolites, normalizing hormone-sensitive tissue cell division in the female reproductive system.
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Is There a Link Between Blood Sugar and Mood?
Designs for Health
JULY 13, 2023
These physiological responses may result in changes in anxiousness, irritability, and hunger. This triggers the release of counter-regulatory hormones , such as cortisol, adrenaline, growth hormone, and glucagon, which work to restore blood glucose levels to normal.
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Sleep Lesson Plans For Students
PLT4M
DECEMBER 14, 2023
By addressing sleep education within the context of physical education and health, students not only learn about the physiological benefits of sleep but also understand its relevance to their athletic performance, mood regulation, and overall lifestyle. Incorporating sleep lesson plans into PE and health is also a natural fit. Skein, M.,
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Kiekko-Espoo Utilizes Firstbeat Sports’ Premium+ for Liiga Promotion
First Beat
JUNE 10, 2024
For me, it was very clear from the beginning that also at Kiekko-Espoo we need to take advantage of the physiological analytics of Firstbeat. I have been using Firstbeat since 2006. Our summer is going to be rougher than the players have experienced before. Therefore, we need to monitor closely the load and recovery of the players.
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The Atkins Advantage: Why It's More Than Just a Low-Carb Diet
The Sporting
AUGUST 14, 2023
Researchers found that this diet also promoted weight loss through several physiological mechanisms, including: · Decreased appetite · Accelerated metabolism · Caloric deficit The first factor – suppressed appetite – is by far the most influential one, which is the result of stimulating hunger-suppressing hormones (e.g.,
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What is it like to be an Emergency Physician?
Teen Health 101
MAY 22, 2022
Education: An ER Physician will typically undergo the 4-year pre-medicine pathway in their undergraduate years, which consists of courses in biology, chemistry, physics, calculus, anatomy, physiology, and healthcare skills.
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The Urgency for Applying Individualized Instruction in Physical Education & Sports
Heartzones
AUGUST 10, 2023
These physical education graduates have had several years of college courses in exercise science, kinesiology, exercise physiology, prevention and care of athletic injuries, etc. Their college degree for physical education and sports must reflect the technology training necessary for their future jobs.
A Joyful Pause for Premature Baby on Heart Transplant List
Stanford Childrens
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Yet with some Ebstein babies, if we are patient and we carefully nurse them through an initial rocky period right after birth, some can adapt after time and begin to act like babies with more normal physiology,” Dr. Tacy says.
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Firstbeat Sports to the 2022 CSCCa National Conference
First Beat
APRIL 1, 2022
Over 23,000 athletes representing over 1,000 teams around the world rely on Firstbeat Sports for their advanced physiological metrics. About Firstbeat: Firstbeat Sports is a single-platform athlete-monitoring solution that provides data on training loads, intensity, fitness testing, performance readiness, stress and recovery in one place.
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GABA, Tyrosine, and Taurine: Amino Acids to Support a Healthy Mood
Designs for Health
JUNE 30, 2023
It has many physiological actions in the body including supporting mitochondrial function, antioxidative status, cellular calcium levels, and membrane stability. Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that is particularly abundant in the brain, cardiac, and skeletal muscle.
Firstbeat Heart Rate Sensors with Straps vs Heart Rate Sensors with Vests – What’s the Difference?
First Beat
JANUARY 15, 2024
In a 2021 scientific study, researchers compared the accuracy of a chest strap and a vest against a gold standard reference (clinical ECG monitor) for HR and HRV monitoring and analyzed the impact of their accuracy into accumulated physiological metrics TRIMP, EPOC, and EE used by coaches and athletes for training monitoring and planning.
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ShuffleMe
ASHA
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
ShuffleMe is an artificial intelligence software that detects and analyzes physiological measurements, remotely while youth and young adults engage on social media in real-time to increase wellbeing.
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Removing the Guesswork from Women’s Basketball Coaching with Firstbeat
First Beat
AUGUST 23, 2024
In this interview, Will talks to us about how Firstbeat helps support his coaching work with the women’s basketball team, the effect that increasing travel demands have on players, and why he thinks it’s important to use physiological data in his coaching work. Firstbeat allows you to have more conversations about everything else.
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64 Probiotic Strains Associated with Positive Mental Health
Designs for Health
MAY 14, 2024
Gastrointestinal dysfunction and permeability have been identified as the most prevalent physiological symptoms of ASD, suggesting a potential role for probiotics to influence the pathogenesis and severity of ASD. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 36 children has been identified with ASD in the United States.
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What does Skills and Values look like in Physical Education (PE)?
Reinventing the Game
APRIL 14, 2022
This totally doesn’t explain whatever physiological/biological processes that needs to take place within the person in sync with its interaction of the world. For example, I want a learner to demonstrate good use of cognition in a physical task, therefore what needs to happen within the learner is good cognition.
Firstbeat Sports to Provide Advanced Physiological Analytics for Norrköping Dolphins
First Beat
JUNE 26, 2024
Four-time Swedish basketball champions Norrköping Dolphins have entered into a new three-year partnership agreement with Firstbeat Sports, giving them access to the most comprehensive physiological analytics in team sports.
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Firstbeat Sports at Kinduct and Xsens Sports Conference 2022
First Beat
MARCH 9, 2022
Over 23,000 athletes representing over 1,000 teams around the world rely on Firstbeat Sports for their advanced physiological metrics. About Firstbeat: Firstbeat Sports is a single-platform athlete-monitoring solution that provides data on training loads, intensity, fitness testing, performance readiness, stress and recovery in one place.
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Data-Driven Training in the UFC – with Roman Fomin, Director of Sport Science at the Ultimate Fighting Championship – Ep. 20
First Beat
AUGUST 30, 2023
in Physiology and more than 20 years of experience in sports science, technology, and performance. Roman is Director of Sport Science at the Ultimate Fighting Championship, based at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, a state-of-the-art, 130,000-square-foot production facility that opened in 2019. Roman has a Ph.D.
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Time to Get Off the Couch Again
Montessori Physical Education
JULY 10, 2022
It was lifting weights that steered me towards a degree in kinesiology (specifically exercise physiology). I always gravitated towards lifting the heavy iron in basement dungeon gyms that only the hardcore called home. However, during my studies It was not lost upon me that cardiovascular exercise was important.
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Paraoptometrics
Teen Health 101
OCTOBER 14, 2023
The test has 225 multiple-choice questions that test your knowledge in these areas: Pre-testing procedures: Visual acuity; vision screening; color vision, and stereo acuity Clinical procedures: Tonometry; visual fields; contact lenses; vision therapy; first aid and triage; vision rehab and ocular procedures Ophthalmic optics and dispensing: Principles (..)
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