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Alek Angeli

Using Olympic athlete ages to assess when peak performance is most attainable

The purpose of this data analysis was to determine whether there is a relationship between age and peak performance for summer male Olympic athletes within the sport of track and field. Much of the analysis focuses on a relation between Olympic athlete age and medals obtained. An analysis of individual Olympic athlete birthdates, Olympic record book keeping, and research articles involving peak performance and human development of emerging adulthood were observed in an attempt to associate age with peak performance. From the research it appears that individual peak performance is most attainable during mid- to later twenties.

MATH 315

Tim Bergquist

Alek Angeli

The Affects of Arch Structure on Lower Extremity Injuries

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of high and low foot arch structures on lower leg extremity injuries and running mechanics. Much of the research focuses on how differences in arch structure can influence distribution of impact forces in undesired areas of the lower extremities. An analysis of research articles involving arch structure, foot strike patterns, and ranges of motion were observed in an attempt to associate injury patterns with arch structure. From the research it appears that individuals with either high or low arches experience some form of susceptibility to a lower extremity injury.

EXSC 407, Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal Injury

Heike McNeil

Alek Angeli

Effects of Sodium Bicarbonate on Anaerobic Performance

Athletes that undergo anaerobic exercise will ultimately reach a certain point of fatigue and an inability to maintain exercise intensity. Sodium bicarbonate has been shown to induce a metabolic alkalosis that may be effective in improving anaerobic performance. The information shown was established by analyzing different research articles and scholarly texts on the effects of sodium bicarbonate and processes of metabolic responses. The results showed that sodium bicarbonate induced alkalosis, helped maintain pH levels, and improve performance. The results from this research suggest that the ingestion of sodium bicarbonate does help improve anaerobic performance by improving buffering capacity.

EXSC 407, Senior Capstone

Heike McNeil

P114

9 – 9:30 AM