2006-02-07
Start Study
A masters coach needs a few male subjects for a study at ASU. Take a look to see if you are interested and eligible. Good luck!
Gentlemen,
Thank you for your interest in this study!
Details outlining the nature of the study, subject criterion, your time commitment, a testing and training schedule, means of compensation, and the fine print are listed below.
If, after reading through this information, you are still interested in participating, please RSVP (see below) with the training and testing times that fit your schedule, your suit size, level of swimming experience and, if applicable, date of last competition, and information regarding your preferred method of contact.
Thanks! I hope to be hearing from you!
RSVP to:
Bethany Larsen
ASU Department of Kinesiology, Biomechanics
Phone: 480-965-7528
Richard Hinrichs
ASU Department of Kinesiology, Biomechanics
Phone: 480-965-1624
Nature of the study and purpose: We are seeking to investigate the properties of force production in four types of swimming starts, the grab start, rear-weighted track start, front-weighted track start, and a ‘swing’ start. The results of this research will provide insight into which start may offer the most advantages and may help coaches determine which type of start may be best for individual swimmers.
Subject criterion: We are in need of both competitive and non-competitive swimmers and novice swimmers. For the sake of this study competitive and non-competitive are defined as follows:
To be considered as competitive – you must have competed at least once within the year prior to the start of this study (approximately, March 2005-March 2006)
To be considered non-competitive – you must have had no formal competitive swimming racing experience within the past 10 years (novice would be included in this group).
All participants must meet the following criteria to be included as a participant in this study:
Non-competitive swimmers and novices will be asked to attend two ½ hour training sessions a week for three weeks and a final testing session for a total time commitment of approximately 4 hours. During the training sessions you will be taught the proper technique required to perform each type of start being analyzed in this study. During data collection the forces exerted by your hands and feet during a start will be measured using a customized starting block outfitted with force measuring instrumentation, with which you will become familiarized during training.
Training and Testing Schedule: All testing and training will be done at Mona Plummer Aquatic Center on the northern end of the Arizona State University campus (please ask if you need maps or parking information and we will be happy assist you). Training sessions will be held from 10:40-11:30am on Monday and Wednesday and at 7:00-8:00pm on Tuesday and Wednesday during the weeks of February 12th, 19th, and 26th (competitive swimmers need only attend the training sessions scheduled the week of February 26th). Testing sessions will be held on Tuesday March 7th at 1:00pm, 3:00pm, & 7:00pm and on Wednesday March 8th at 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 7:00pm. Please allow approximately 1 hour for testing. YOU ONLY NEED TO ATTEND ONE (1) TESTING SESSION!
Compensation: For participating in the full duration of this study you will receive a FREE Arena racing swim suit. The suits will be distributed during the testing session; at which time we will ask that you wear them as a consistency measure between participants.
Your starts will be videotaped, but your name or any personal information will not be revealed in any way. Upon completion of the study the videotapes will be kept for archival purposes. Should the results of the research be published, your name or identity will not be revealed. And most importantly, your participation in this study is voluntary, but is extremely beneficial! If you choose not to participate or choose to withdraw from the study at any time, there will be no penalty.
If you have any further questions, please call or e-mail the contacts listed above!
Bethany Larsen
Assistant Coach
Sun Devil Masters
Gentlemen,
Thank you for your interest in this study!
Details outlining the nature of the study, subject criterion, your time commitment, a testing and training schedule, means of compensation, and the fine print are listed below.
If, after reading through this information, you are still interested in participating, please RSVP (see below) with the training and testing times that fit your schedule, your suit size, level of swimming experience and, if applicable, date of last competition, and information regarding your preferred method of contact.
Thanks! I hope to be hearing from you!
RSVP to:
Bethany Larsen
ASU Department of Kinesiology, Biomechanics
Phone: 480-965-7528
Richard Hinrichs
ASU Department of Kinesiology, Biomechanics
Phone: 480-965-1624
Nature of the study and purpose: We are seeking to investigate the properties of force production in four types of swimming starts, the grab start, rear-weighted track start, front-weighted track start, and a ‘swing’ start. The results of this research will provide insight into which start may offer the most advantages and may help coaches determine which type of start may be best for individual swimmers.
Subject criterion: We are in need of both competitive and non-competitive swimmers and novice swimmers. For the sake of this study competitive and non-competitive are defined as follows:
To be considered as competitive – you must have competed at least once within the year prior to the start of this study (approximately, March 2005-March 2006)
To be considered non-competitive – you must have had no formal competitive swimming racing experience within the past 10 years (novice would be included in this group).
All participants must meet the following criteria to be included as a participant in this study:
- Participants must be 18 years or older.
- Because the task of performing a swimming start requires some degree of physical exertion participants must be at least moderately fit individuals with no physical limitations that may prevent completion of a proper swimming start. (Moderately fit may be considered as exercising for 2 or more hours per week).
- Participants must be able to swim a minimum of 25 yards without assistance from another person or buoyant device.
- Participants must be free of any physical limitation that will prevent them from performing a dive start from a swimming starting block (e.g., any type of recent injury that may be aggravated by diving, etc…).
Non-competitive swimmers and novices will be asked to attend two ½ hour training sessions a week for three weeks and a final testing session for a total time commitment of approximately 4 hours. During the training sessions you will be taught the proper technique required to perform each type of start being analyzed in this study. During data collection the forces exerted by your hands and feet during a start will be measured using a customized starting block outfitted with force measuring instrumentation, with which you will become familiarized during training.
Training and Testing Schedule: All testing and training will be done at Mona Plummer Aquatic Center on the northern end of the Arizona State University campus (please ask if you need maps or parking information and we will be happy assist you). Training sessions will be held from 10:40-11:30am on Monday and Wednesday and at 7:00-8:00pm on Tuesday and Wednesday during the weeks of February 12th, 19th, and 26th (competitive swimmers need only attend the training sessions scheduled the week of February 26th). Testing sessions will be held on Tuesday March 7th at 1:00pm, 3:00pm, & 7:00pm and on Wednesday March 8th at 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 7:00pm. Please allow approximately 1 hour for testing. YOU ONLY NEED TO ATTEND ONE (1) TESTING SESSION!
Compensation: For participating in the full duration of this study you will receive a FREE Arena racing swim suit. The suits will be distributed during the testing session; at which time we will ask that you wear them as a consistency measure between participants.
Your starts will be videotaped, but your name or any personal information will not be revealed in any way. Upon completion of the study the videotapes will be kept for archival purposes. Should the results of the research be published, your name or identity will not be revealed. And most importantly, your participation in this study is voluntary, but is extremely beneficial! If you choose not to participate or choose to withdraw from the study at any time, there will be no penalty.
If you have any further questions, please call or e-mail the contacts listed above!
Bethany Larsen
Assistant Coach
Sun Devil Masters
