The best divers in the world travel the globe to compete. The FINA diving world series crosses multiple time zones in 6 weeks: Qatar, China, Great Brittain, Mexico. Sleep disruptions associated with travel may negatively influence peak performance. Wristwatch actigraphy was used to measure parameters of sleep in top level read more...
In 2000 the dutch diving fitness test (DDFT) for novice divers was introduced. Coaches can use the test to direct divers either to a recreational or a competitive training program. The test is a modification of a Mexican diving fitness test. The goal of this study is to define the read more...
In his presentation at the Fina Conference Dr Wes Zimmerman, a former international diver himself, reviews injuries in diving. There are some that will surprise you.
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Zimmermann, W. Medical aspects of competitive diving. 16th FINA World Sports Medicine Congress, Manchester, read more...
An audio-visual presentation by Dr David Gerrard covers issues relating to children in aquatic sports including ethical duties of care; training overload and staleness; social, metional and physical pressures on children; and illness and injury.
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Gerrard, D. (2008). Children in read more...
Alexei Evangulov, head coach of the Russian diving team was head lecturer at the FINA diving coaches clinic in Electrostal, Russia, november 10-14, 2008. Eighteen european coaches attended the 4 day clinic. Building up a year round program for juniors of the age groups C and D is the title read more...
