Related Experiment Video
Updated: Apr 4, 2026
10:08
Effects of a Novel Neuromuscular Training Intervention on Jump, Sprint, and Change of Direction in Adult Female Soccer Players
Published on: June 10, 2025
1.6K
Multiple Off-Ice Performance Variables Predict On-Ice Skating Performance in Male and Female Division III Ice Hockey
Jeffrey M Janot1, Nicholas M Beltz2, Lance D Dalleck3
1Department of Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, Eau Claire , WI, USA.
Journal of Sports Science & Medicine
|September 4, 2015
Summary
Selected off-ice tests, including the 40-yd dash and vertical jump, can predict on-ice skating speed and recovery in collegiate hockey players. Coaches can use these findings to optimize training and ice time effectively.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Biomechanics
- Performance Analysis
Background:
- Collegiate hockey performance relies heavily on skating ability.
- Identifying reliable predictors of on-ice skating performance is crucial for effective training program design.
- Off-ice assessments offer a controlled environment to evaluate physiological and biomechanical factors influencing skating.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the predictive relationship between off-ice performance variables and on-ice skating performance in Division III collegiate hockey players.
- To determine which specific off-ice tests are most effective in predicting key aspects of skating speed and recovery.
- To develop predictive equations for on-ice skating performance based on selected off-ice measures.
Main Methods:
- Participants included 26 Division III collegiate hockey players (15 men, 11 women).
- On-ice skating tests included agility cornering S-turn, acceleration, speed, modified repeat skate, and full speed.
- Off-ice assessments comprised anthropometrics, body composition, and performance tests such as vertical jump, 40-yd dash, 1-RM squat, pro-agility, Wingate anaerobic power test, and 1.5-mile run.
Main Results:
- The 40-yd dash (36.58m), vertical jump (VJ), 1.5-mile (2.4km) run, and percent power drop (% drop) from the Wingate test were significant predictors of skating performance.
- Specific predictive equations were derived for slowest, fastest, and average repeat skate times, as well as 44.80m speed test.
- These off-ice variables explained significant variance in on-ice speed and recovery metrics.
Conclusions:
- Selected off-ice performance tests can reliably predict on-ice skating speed and recovery ability in collegiate hockey players.
- The 40-yd dash and vertical jump are key predictors for skating speed.
- The 1.5-mile run and Wingate % drop are important for predicting skating recovery, allowing for targeted training interventions.
Related Concept Videos
01:10Energy Diagrams - II
14.1K
Energy diagrams are important to understand the dynamics of a system. The topology of an energy diagram helps illustrate the equilibrium points of the system.
The point in the energy diagram at which the system’s potential energy is the lowest is known as the local minima. The system tends to stay in this position indefinitely unless acted upon by a net force. The slope of the potential energy diagram at the local minima is zero, indicating that zero net force is acting on the system. The...
The point in the energy diagram at which the system’s potential energy is the lowest is known as the local minima. The system tends to stay in this position indefinitely unless acted upon by a net force. The slope of the potential energy diagram at the local minima is zero, indicating that zero net force is acting on the system. The...
14.1K
01:04Social Facilitation
36.8K
Not all intergroup interactions lead to negative outcomes. Sometimes, being in a group situation can improve performance. Social facilitation occurs when an individual performs better when an audience is watching than when the individual performs the behavior alone. This typically occurs when people are performing a task for which they are skilled.
36.8K
01:17Factors Affecting Activity Coefficient
1.8K
The extended Debye-Hückel equation indicates that the activity coefficient of an ion in an aqueous solution at 25°C depends on three partially interdependent properties: the ionic strength of the solution, the charge of the ion, and the ion size.
The activity coefficient value for an ion is close to one when the solution has almost zero ionic strength, i.e., when the solution shows close to ideal behavior. As the ionic strength of the solution increases from 0 to 0.1 mol/L, a...
The activity coefficient value for an ion is close to one when the solution has almost zero ionic strength, i.e., when the solution shows close to ideal behavior. As the ionic strength of the solution increases from 0 to 0.1 mol/L, a...
1.8K
01:29Theory of Attribution II: Kelley's Covariation Theory
925
Attribution theory plays a crucial role in social psychology, helping to explain how individuals interpret the causes of behavior. One prominent model within this field is Harold Kelley's covariation theory, which provides a systematic approach to determining whether internal traits or external circumstances drive a person's actions. The model posits that individuals rely on three key types of information—consensus, consistency, and distinctiveness—to make these judgments.Consensus:...
925
01:14Energy Diagrams - I
5.8K
The dynamics of a mechanical system can be easily understood by interpreting a potential energy diagram. Since energy is a scalar quantity, the interpretation of the dynamics of the system becomes even simpler.
Take the example of a skater on a parabolic ramp. The potential energy at different points along the ramp will be proportional to the height of the ramp, which varies quadratically with the horizontal position on the ramp. As the skater moves down the ramp from the highest position,...
Take the example of a skater on a parabolic ramp. The potential energy at different points along the ramp will be proportional to the height of the ramp, which varies quadratically with the horizontal position on the ramp. As the skater moves down the ramp from the highest position,...
5.8K
01:25Self-Regulation
323
Self-regulation, also known as self-control, encompasses a range of cognitive and behavioral processes that allow individuals to adjust their internal states and outward actions to align with socially acceptable norms and long-term goals. It plays a fundamental role in adaptive functioning, from resisting impulsive behaviors to persisting through challenging tasks. While its benefits are widely recognized, self-regulation is not limitless. Muraven and Baumeister's theory posits that...
323