ICAS – 2023 http://repo.lib.sab.ac.lk:8080/xmlui/handle/susl/4100 2026-04-19T16:53:56Z 2026-04-19T16:53:56Z ICAS, 2023 http://repo.lib.sab.ac.lk:8080/xmlui/handle/susl/4182 2024-01-03T08:31:03Z 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z

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2023-10-01T00:00:00Z Rajinikumar, P http://repo.lib.sab.ac.lk:8080/xmlui/handle/susl/4181 2024-01-03T09:00:29Z 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z

Sports Sciences Rajinikumar, P I am honored to discuss the transformative power of motion-capturing technology in the realm of sports. The integration of motion-capturing systems into sports applications has not only revolutionized athlete training and performance analysis but has also enriched the fan experience and expanded the boundaries of what is possible in the world of sports. Motion-capturing technology has come a long way since its inception, evolving from its roots in the film and gaming industry to becoming an invaluable tool in the world of sports. Today, I want to shed light on how this technology is making a profound impact on various aspects of sports, from athlete development to fan engagement. The motion-capturing systems provide coaches and athletes with an unprecedented level of insight into an athlete's performance. These systems can capture every nuance of an athlete's movement, allowing for detailed analysis of techniques, form, and biomechanics. This data is instrumental in identifying areas for improvement and optimizing training regimens. It helps athletes refine their skills, prevent injuries, and reach peak performance. By closely monitoring an athlete's movements, motion-capturing systems can detect subtle irregularities that may lead to injuries. Coaches and sports medicine professionals can use this data to develop personalized injury prevention programs. This not only prolongs an athlete's career but also ensures their long-term health and well-being. In professional sports, success often hinges on the smallest of margins. Motion-capturing technology allows for precise performance analysis, enabling athletes to fine-tune their strategies and gain a competitive edge. It can be used to break down an opponent's movements, helping teams formulate winning strategies. Currently, the applications of the motion-capturing system, the gait analysis, and sports modules (running, cycling, golf, and baseball) are created by the Qualisys software. The gait analysis is intended to analyze human walking and uses diagnostics and treatment of pathological gait. The running module has been proven both in research, and performance optimization in commercial use all over the world. This module gives the ability to measure lower body movement. The resultant report displays a range of relevant parameters such as pelvic rotation, knee angle, and more. The cycling module is designed to develop a deep understanding of the biomechanics of cyclist’s movements in a sport that has traditionally focused on the mechanics and performance of the bike itself. Moreover, with the performance version of the module, force plates may be used to capture ground reaction force and measure the center of pressure. Therefore, the system recognizes all events and motions based on the biomechanical calculations. In conclusion, as we move forward, I encourage all stakeholders in the world of sports to embrace this technology and explore the endless possibilities it offers for the betterment of athletes, teams, and the enjoyment of sports enthusiasts worldwide. Finally, may the future of sports be filled with even more astonishing advances in motion-capture technology.

2023-10-01T00:00:00Z Chathuranga, WMVD http://repo.lib.sab.ac.lk:8080/xmlui/handle/susl/4180 2024-01-03T07:59:55Z 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z

Case Study of the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Application in 400m Performance Enhancement in Pre-Competition Anxiety Athlete Chathuranga, WMVD Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is identified as a cognitive-based technique applied to a wide range of psychological treatments. Presently, it is practicing in the Sports psychology field to assist the psychological anxiety drops in athletes. But CBT has rarely been practiced in sports performance enhancement in Sports psychology in Sri Lanka. This study aimed to provide the use of exposure in sports and present an incident of how openness can be used to optimize athletes' performances with revels their anxiety without losing their performances. The athlete was 19-year-old female 400m athlete with a moderate level of performance anxiety. Firstly, conducted the behavioural analysis to identify the athlete's present anxiety level and rapport buildup, and secondly psychoeducation was conducted to realize the issues with her incident. Thirdly, applied the exposure to physical sensations and gradual appreciation of the training with deep breath muscle relaxation technique. Then she was moved from being exposed to Vivio to exploring schema and showed there was nothing to fear. Lastly, an evaluation, 3- month direct intervention and continuous follow-up of the athlete to ensure that the athletic performance level was not reduced and identify the mindset. With this therapy, the athlete's attitude can be set up and back to normal sports performances. So according to the study, we can recommend following up on this study, can use this methodology for sport performance enhancement of the performance anxiety athletes.

2023-10-01T00:00:00Z De Silva, HMVV Othalawa, S http://repo.lib.sab.ac.lk:8080/xmlui/handle/susl/4179 2024-01-03T07:57:34Z 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z

Psycho–Pedagogical Intervention Actions to Enhance the Decisions Making Among Young Karateka De Silva, HMVV; Othalawa, S Karate is a sophisticated and challenging combat sport that emphasizes the depth and complexity of the intricate cognitive processes involved in decision-making (DM) during the performance, which have a significant impact on individual performance when grounded in psycho-pedagogical activities. The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of psycho-pedagogical interventions on DM abilities among young female karatekas in Sri Lanka. A total of 30 female young karatekas with 5-10 years of training experience were recruited by the purposive sampling method in a true experimental research design and randomly assigned to two groups of treatment (TRG, n = 15) and control (CG n = 15). After eight weeks of intervention, DM abilities (Thoroughness, control, hesitancy, social resistance, optimizing, principle, and instinctiveness) were assessed. While Offensive (OA), Defensive (DA), and Counter-attack (CA) skills were evaluated through meticulous observations. Standard descriptive statistics were employed to characterize the study population. The Wilcoxon sign rank test, and a mixed analysis of variance with the Bonferroni post hoc test were used to investigate the interaction, main effects and mean differences. There was statistically significant difference in all the variables (add the significant p value range), except hesitancy and principle in the TRG (p value). The time group interaction (statistical value, p value) and main effects (time and group) were detected through mixed analyses of variance only in OA and DA. There were significant mean differences between the TRG and CG in OA (Statistical value, p value), DA (Statistical value, p value), and DM (Statistical value, p value). However, for hesitancy, time effect, and group effect, substantial differences were observed (p > 0.05). The results suggested that hesitancy may be significantly affected by the intervention regarding time or group differences. It could be concluded that the transformative power of psychopedagogical intervention actions effectively enhances the DM process of karatekas during the karate contest.

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