Essays about: "Elite ice hockey"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words Elite ice hockey.

  1. 1. How do ice hockey players in different divisions compare on executive functions? : A comparative study of athletes

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Calum James; [2023]
    Keywords : ice hockey; executive functions; inhibition; shifting; updating; ishockey; exekutiva funktioner; inhibering; kognitivt växlande; uppdatering;

    Abstract : Previous investigations into executive functions among athletes, particularly in team sports, have reported greater functioning for those in the highest level of competition. One such sport that has received less attention in research is ice hockey. READ MORE

  3. 2. Training Program Design and Performance in the Swedish Hockey League : Differences in training periodization and programming between differently performing elite ice hockey teams

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Avdelningen för idrottsmedicin

    Author : Sebastian Byström; Enea Moretti; [2020]
    Keywords : Elite ice hockey; key performance indicators; systematic and methodological variables;

    Abstract : Introduction/Background Elite ice hockey is a highly physiological demanding team sport of intermittent character and high levels of performance are required over 6-8 months. There are benefits by designing a training program that includes the manipulation of training through its periodization and programming to achieve peak performance at set dates. READ MORE

  4. 3. Injury Prediction in Elite Ice Hockey using Machine Learning

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS); KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.); KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Pontus Staberg; Emil Häglund; Jakob Claesson; [2018]
    Keywords : Sports analytics; computer science; machine learn- ing; ice hockey; non-contact injuries; predictive analytics; support vector machine; random forest; SHL;

    Abstract : Sport clubs are always searching for innovative ways to improve performance and obtain a competitive edge. Sports analytics today is focused primarily on evaluating metrics thought to be directly tied to performance. Injuries indirectly decrease performance and cost substantially in terms of wasted salaries. READ MORE

  5. 4. Is there an economic value for elite sports? : The case of Swedish Hockey League

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi och statistik (NS)

    Author : Erik Åström; [2017]
    Keywords : Sports economics; Sweden; SHL; Ice Hockey; difference in difference; municipality; grp; unemployment; population growth;

    Abstract : The economic value of sport has long been an interesting subject to study. Proponents arguing there is big monetary return for a region hosting a professional sports team. However, majority of studies done on the subject point in the same direction where it seems economic return are negligible. READ MORE

  6. 5. Event Management in Ice Hockey : Case: Liiga (The Finnish Elite League)

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, miljö och teknik

    Author : Maiju Heinonen; [2016]
    Keywords : event management; small scale sporting events; Liiga; ice hockey; Finland;

    Abstract : The aim of this research was to discuss about event management theory and how the Liiga (the major ice hockey league in Finland) team organisations could use this theory to improve their home game events. This topic has been divided into two research questions from which the first discusses the current situation and the other gives suggestions for future improvements for the Liiga team organisations. READ MORE