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Science Page
If you spend time on this page, you are probably interested in the science behind the racquetball. I am always interested studying the game and its processes, and I love to surround my self with ideas, so I welcome intelligent discussion on these and other similiar topics. Email me at joshattuck@racquetballacademy.com . Coming soon: www.thescienceofracquetball.com
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Here are some pictures of a presentation at a sports pychology class at Denver University done by Neuro Agility. This company specializes in brain wave biofeedback. On the screen, I could see the different types of waves my brain was producing. The waves alpha, beta, delta and theta are each associated with certain a conscious state. For example: alpha waves are associated with a relaxed yet alert state. Contact Kerri Honaker for more information.
Kerri Honaker M.S., M.A., LPC
(303) 417-1797
www.neuroagility.com
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| Measuring my brain waves |
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| Daymed Monitor |
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This is a 2 minute video of a the beginning of a biofeedback session. I am hooked up to 5 different physiological sensors, CO2 exhaled, breath rate, heart rate, hand temperature, heart wave, and muscle tension in my neck, as I am watching my self play a quarterfinal pro match. As expected, my 'stress' readings rose during the 'stressful' parts of the match. I am still studying the data from this session.
Dr. Whitehouse, EdD
Sports Psychology/ Somatic Experience
(303) 717-8200
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Dr. Whitehouse, Biofeedback session May 09 |
This is an article on how to do various sportsvision exercises. There are some website references. Check those out too.
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PDF of Sportsvision Exercises |
This is an examination of the Forehand Stroke, specifically the physics behind the movement. Pdf File, 15 Pages Note: In May 09, I read some information about the average newtons of force produced per by square cm of muscle tissue that may conflict with the calculations in this paper. If you know biomechancis/physics and can doublecheck the math in this paper, I would like to hear your thoughts.
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An examination of the Forehand Stoke, specifically, the physics of the movement. |
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