{shorts}: An R Package for Modeling Short Sprints

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47206/ijsc.v2i1.74

Keywords:

sprinting, speed, profiling, modeling, force-velocity profiling

Abstract

Short sprint performance is one of the most distinguishable and admired physical traits in sports. Short sprints have been modeled using the mono-exponential equation that involves two parameters: (1) maximum sprinting speed (MSS) and (2) relative acceleration (TAU). The most common methods to assess short sprint performance are with a radar gun or timing gates. In this paper, we: 1) provide the shorts package that can model sprint timing data from these two sources; 2) discuss potential issues with assessing sprint time (synchronization and flying start, respectively); and 3) provide model definitions within the shorts package to help alleviate errors within the subsequent parameter outcomes.

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Published

2022-07-22

How to Cite

Jovanović, Mladen, and Jason Vescovi. 2022. “{shorts}: An R Package for Modeling Short Sprints”. International Journal of Strength and Conditioning 2 (1). https://doi.org/10.47206/ijsc.v2i1.74.