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Nick Brantley Him 11:15 High School presentations

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BIO

My name is Nick, and I am dual enrolled at The Collegiate School at FSU PC. Outside of academics, I like to run track, do food reviews, workout, hangout with friends, and go shopping/thrifting. I intend to major in exercise physiology because I am very passionate about sports and athletics, as well as other health disciplines. With my passion, I want to strive to become a sports medicine physician and help and treat athletes striving for a common goal.

From Risk to Resilience: The Impact of Plyometrics on Athletic Performance

Authors: Nick Brantley, Madisyn Flammia
Student Major: Highschool dual enrolled student - intended major: exercise physiology
Mentor: Madisyn Flammia
Mentor's Department: Research
Mentor's College: The Collegiate School at FSU PC
Co-Presenters:

Abstract

In pursuit of peak athletic performance, particularly in high-velocity sports like track and field, athletes may be inherently exposed to significant risk of injury. Understanding sprint biomechanics and optimizing running technique can reduce injury risk and enhance overall performance. This research addresses the question of what roles sprinting form and biomechanics play in reducing muscle related injuries. I chose plyometrics because it is an effective type of exercise that athletes use to improve and boost performance. A plyo routine affects sprint biomechanics by activating fast twitch muscle fibers, strengthening ankle stiffness, and reducing ground contact time. The connection between injury prevention and athletic performance is plyometrics. The overall objective for this project was to measure how and if plyometric exercises improved athletic performance and form in high school athletes by performing a literature review. This research can be used to show coaches the effects of plyometrics and implement it into school and gym workouts to reduce injury risks and increase the performance of all athletes.

Keywords: Athletic, Plyometric, Prevention, Factor, Reduce