Content:
1. Abstract
2. Introduction
-> Aim of the work: Try to understand what is the
determining factor in performance in the
relationship power-pedaling rate.
-> Determine the influence of pedaling frequency on the
parameters of the power-duration relationship for sprint repetition on cycle
ergometry
Hypothesis: Athletes who develop more cadence, are those who
progress the most in terms of
performance (ΔW) due to neuromuscular factors
3. Methods
4. Results
5. Discussion (and limitations)
-> Which factors determine the optimal pedaling rate in
sprint cycling?
6. Conclusion and perspectives
7. References
– Main sources found
– Experimental datas are collected (Excel) but need
to be analysed (Statistical software)
-> 3-way analysis of variance (ANOVA)
with repeated measures for analysis of
possible interactions between experimental groups, testing
conditions (hypoxia/heat/neutral) and time (Pre/Post tests)
– Levels of statistical analysis:
1) (peak and mean) power – time
2) (peak and mean) power – pedaling rate
3) power – time to reach peak power
4) relationship power – RPE
5) Produced work in Joules (from pedaling rate to
kinetic energy)
6) Sprint decrement (in%) on the variables power
and pedaling rate
I can show files on the collected datas;
I need someone who is experienced and particularly
at ease with statistical analysis;
The understanding of the thema and the goal of the
thesis is clearly facilitated by being in close
contact with the field of sport sciences and its
scientific research.