Comparing the Activity Profiles of Wheelchair Rugby Using a Miniaturised Data Logger and Radio-Frequency Tracking System
Joint Authors
Rhodes, James
Cooper, Rory A.
Lenton, John
Mason, Barry
Goosey-Tolfrey, Victoria
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-05-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The current study assessed the validity and reliability of a miniaturised data logger (MDL) against a radio-frequency-based indoor tracking system (ITS) for quantifying key aspects of mobility performance during wheelchair rugby.
Eleven international wheelchair rugby players were monitored by both devices during four wheelchair rugby matches.
MDL data were averaged over both 1-second (MDL-1) and 5-second (MDL-5) intervals to calculate distance, mean, and peak speeds.
The results revealed no significant differences between devices for the distance covered or mean speeds, although random errors of 10% and 12%, respectively, were identified in relation to the mean values.
No significant differences in peak speed were revealed between ITS (3.91±0.32 m·s−1) and MDL-1 (3.85±0.45 m·s−1).
Whereas peak speeds in MDL-5 (2.75±0.29 m·s−1) were significantly lower than ITS.
Errors in peak speed led to large random errors in time and distance spent in speed zones relative to peak speed, especially in MDL-5.
The current study revealed that MDL provide a reasonable representation of the distance and mean speed reported during wheelchair rugby.
However, inaccuracy in the detection of peak speeds limits its use for monitoring performance and prescribing wheelchair rugby training programmes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mason, Barry& Lenton, John& Rhodes, James& Cooper, Rory A.& Goosey-Tolfrey, Victoria. 2014. Comparing the Activity Profiles of Wheelchair Rugby Using a Miniaturised Data Logger and Radio-Frequency Tracking System. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-464692
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mason, Barry…[et al.]. Comparing the Activity Profiles of Wheelchair Rugby Using a Miniaturised Data Logger and Radio-Frequency Tracking System. BioMed Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-464692
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mason, Barry& Lenton, John& Rhodes, James& Cooper, Rory A.& Goosey-Tolfrey, Victoria. Comparing the Activity Profiles of Wheelchair Rugby Using a Miniaturised Data Logger and Radio-Frequency Tracking System. BioMed Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-464692
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-464692