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Exhaled nitric oxide concentration in the period of 60 min after submaximal exercise in the cold
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-10-10)Background: Fractional expired nitric oxide (FENO) is decreased after exercise. The effect of exercise in the cold upon FENO is unknown. Purpose: To examine changes in FENO after a short, high intensive ... -
Exhaustive exercise and post-exercise protein plus carbohydrate supplementation affect plasma and urine concentrations of sulfur amino acids, the ratio of methionine to homocysteine and glutathione in elite male cyclists
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Plasma and tissue sulfur amino acid (SAA) availability are crucial for intracellular methylation reactions and cellular antioxidant defense, which are important processes during exercise and in recovery. In this randomized, ... -
Expanding the screening toolbox to promote athlete health: how the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee screened for health problems in 940 elite athletes
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Aim: To assess the value of including validated screening tools for allergies, anxiety, depression, sleep apnoea and sleep quality into an electronic patient health history questionnaire. Methods: In this descriptive study, ... -
Experience, intersubjectivity, and reflection: a human science perspective on preparation of future professionals in adaptive physical activity
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)The aim of this article is to show that and how philosophy and philosophical thinking can be of relevance for the preparation of future professionals in adaptive physical activity. To this end we utilize philosophical ... -
Experiences from a randomised, controlled trial on cycling to school: does cycling increase cardiorespiratory fitness?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-05)Aims: The objective of the present study was to investigate the effect of a 12-week randomised controlled cycling-to-school trial on cardiorespiratory fitness. Methods: A total of 53 10- to 13-year-old children from one ... -
Experiences of cardiac arrest survivors among young exercisers in Norway: A qualitative study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Aim: To explore how young exercisers experience surviving sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), focusing on interpretation of warning signs and experiences with the healthcare system. Methods: The study had a qualitative design, ... -
Expert approaches to sport psychology consulting in team context
(Master thesis, 2016)In an attempt to further the research regarding the real world of working as an applied sport psychologist, this study offers the experiences of some of the world's best consultants working with team sports. We thoroughly ... -
Expired nitric oxide after high intensive exercise at altitude
(Master thesis, 2010)Nitric oxide has, as an exhaled biomarker, become an accepted tool in the management of inflammatory airway diseases, with its non-invasive, quick and easy measurement procedures. However, its use is still discussed and ... -
Explanations for use of dietary- and muscle enhancing dietary supplements among university students: A national cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: Use of dietary supplements (DS) and muscle enhancing dietary supplements (MEDS) is frequent among students despite the lack of evidence of effects and health risks related to consumption. We need to increase ... -
An exploration of reciprocity among coach and athletes in female athletics and cycling: A Shared Reality Theory perspective
(Master thesis, 2021)The purpose of the present study was to examine (a) how a shared reality is established, or fails to be established, throughout the sporting partnership between the coach and their athletes; and (b) how experiencing a ... -
An exploration of reciprocity among teacher and students in female pre-professional ballet education: A shared reality theory perspective
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)The purpose of the present study was to explore perceptions of shared reality in teacher-student partnerships in ballet, and how these perceptions were related to experiences of quality in the relationship and well-being. ... -
An exploration of reciprocity between female athletes and their coach in elite junior swimming: A shared reality theory perspective
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Based on the proposition that the relationship between a coach and athlete is at its best when both parties contribute to enhancing its quality, the present study sought to investigate if Shared Reality Theory could provide ... -
Explorative study on patterns of same structure in male and female matches from elite spanish soccer
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-03)The aim of this study was to explore emergent patterns of game structure in male and female matches from elite soccer by using playing distances measured according to the ball location. Archive data based on carefully ... -
Exploring Australian high-performance athletes’ perceptions and experiences of sport participation during pregnancy and post-pregnancy: Development and test-retest reliability of the Mum-Alete Survey
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objectives: To develop and assess the test-retest reliability of a survey exploring high-performance athletes’ perceptions and experiences during and post-pregnancy. Design: Cross-sectional mixed-methods survey. Methods: ... -
Exploring moderators of the effect of high vs. low-to-moderate intensity exercise on cardiorespiratory fitness during breast cancer treatment: Analyses of a subsample from the Phys-Can RCT
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Introduction: The results from the physical training and cancer randomized controlled trial (Phys-Can RCT) indicate that high intensity (HI) strength and endurance training during (neo-)adjuvant cancer treatment is more ... -
Exploring motivations for adventure recreation events: a New Zealand study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-04-21)Adventure recreation events are a relatively new form of leisure that have become increasingly popular since the 1990s, yet little is known about motivations for participation. In this study, participant motivations were ... -
Exploring Norwegian sponsors´ strategic management of sponsorship portfolios: A qualitative case study
(Master thesis, 2021)The increasing professionalization of sponsorships has led to a more demanding sponsorship market both for sponsors and sponsees. This master thesis has aimed to investigate consumer-response-focused considerations that ... -
Exploring the experiences of wounded veterans participation in adapted sports and recreation
(Master thesis, 2016-08-15)The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of wounded veterans’ participation in adapted sports and recreation through programs offered by Operation Comfort in San Antonio, Texas using a phenomenological lens. ... -
Exploring the minority–majority gap in sport participation: Different patterns for boys and girls?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-11-15)This paper examines the participation of minority and majority youth in organized sport based on the Young in Oslo 2015 survey (response rate: 72%, N=9.774). Four possible explanations of the minority–majority gap are ... -
Exploring the provision and motives behind the adoption of health-promotion programmes in professional football clubs across four European countries
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)This study mapped existing health-promotion provisions targeting adults in professional football clubs across England, the Netherlands, Norway, and Portugal, and explored motives behind the clubs’ adoption of the European ...