Essays about: "elite athlete"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 essays containing the words elite athlete.

1. 1. Toxic leader - to be or not to be? : A phenomenological study on elite male handball players´ experiences within the field of toxic leadership

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Pavle Karacic; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainability; social sustainability; destructive leadership; toxic leadership; elite sports; elite sport athlete;

   Abstract : This study aimed to investigate, analyze, and illuminate the perception and experiences of elite male handball players on toxic leadership in sports. The sport handball was chosen as a study object with a phenomenological approach. READ MORE

3. 2. Development of a Web Interface for the Dynamic Visualization of Evaluation Test Results to Improve the Follow-up for French Elite Athletes

   University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

   Author : Lucas Minet; [2023]
   Keywords : Web Interface; Scientific Support for Performance; Athlete Follow-up; Evaluation Tests; Dashboards; Webbgränssnitt; Vetenskapligt stöd för prestationer; Uppföljning av idrottsutövare; Utvärderingstester; Instrumentpaneler.;

   Abstract : Currently, the SEP laboratory has developed a system to automatically generate PDF reports summarizing the results of evaluation tests. This system works well in production but has several limitations. READ MORE

4. 3. Crossfit and sports psychology : Elite Crossfit athletes’ opinions on mental toughness– a qualitative interview study

   University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för fysiologi, nutrition och biomekanik

   Author : Johanna Westin; [2023]
   Keywords : CrossFit; sports psychology; mental toughness; sports science; crossfit athletes; elite sports; tränarlänkdiverse;

   Abstract : The aim of the present study was to review the elite Crossfit athletes’ opinions of the importance of mental toughness to achieve optimal performance. A number of other research studies looking at psychological factors such as grit and mental toughness supports the idea that elite athletes should develop their mental capacity to improve their individual performance. READ MORE

5. 4. Assessment of Lower Limb Muscle Strength: Feasibility and Implementation on Exxentric’s SingleExx Machines

   University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

   Author : Maximilian Geisler; [2023]
   Keywords : Force measurement; Lower limb strength; Symmetry assessment; Flywheel-based leg extension machine; Prototype development; Isokinetic dynamometer; Kraftmätning; Styrka i nedre extremiteterna; Symmetribedömning; Flywheel- baserad benförlängningsmaskin; Prototyputveckling; Isokinetisk dynamometer;

   Abstract : Measuring lower limb strength and symmetry is a common practice in elite sports to determine the return to sports point in time during rehabilitation, and this information could be useful for amateur athletes too. However, the devices used for this are highly sophisticated and hardly accessible. READ MORE

6. 5. The Pathway to Sporting Excellence in Swedish Table Tennis : A Holistic Ecological Case Study

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för hälsa och välfärd

   Author : Michaela Karlsson; [2020]
   Keywords : holistic ecological approach; talent development; table tennis;

   Abstract : The holistic ecological approach (HEA) suggests that athlete’s talent development is influenced by the environment in which the athlete is embedded, and that some environments are more successful in facilitating athlete’s junior to senior transition. This study uses the HEA and the two working models to examine one effective talent development environment in Swedish table tennis. READ MORE