Essays about: "sports nutrition"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words sports nutrition.

  1. 1. The Relationship of Training Frequency and Wilks Score in Competitive Swedish Classic Powerlifters : A Quantitative Questionnaire Study

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

    Author : Erik Hillerström; Whilliam Brandin; [2023]
    Keywords : powerlifting; training frequency; training volume; strenght training; tränarlänktyngdlyftning;

    Abstract : Background: In strength sports, athletes must take several training variables into consideration whencreating a training program. One of the ground pillars is training frequency, but there is a lackof research done on competitive powerlifters. READ MORE

  3. 2. A Successful Career as a Player Provides a Faster Path to High Level Coaching : A Qualitative Study

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

    Author : Per Gunnarsson; Ella Paldán; [2023]
    Keywords : Idiosyncratic pathway; Player to coach; Coaching styles; tränarlänkdiverse;

    Abstract : Aim  In the study, we problematize, among other things, the leadership qualities of players and why the majority of coaches in Swedish elite handball are former players.  Within the Swedish handball elite, over 60% of all head coaches have a previous successful playing career. According to a study by Werthner et al. READ MORE

  4. 3. Does motivation differ depending on young athletes opinions on specialization? : A quantitative study about youth team sports

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

    Author : Gustaf Könberg; Viktor Trojmar; [2023]
    Keywords : Motivation; Specialization; Youth athletes; tränarlänkdiverse;

    Abstract : Aim  The purpose of the study is to investigate whether motivation differ depending on young athletes opinions on specialization.  Problem statement:- Does motivation type differ depending on young athletes opinions on specialization?  Method  We have chosen to use a quantitative working method. READ MORE

  5. 4. Tennis and sports psychology : Mental toughness as a decisive factor in critical moments of elite male tennis

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

    Author : Hamed Dares; Patrik Eriksson; [2023]
    Keywords : tennis; sport; psychology; mentality; coaching; tennis; idrott; psykologi; tränarskap; tränarlänktennis;

    Abstract : Introduction  The study is based on tennis and its connection to sport psychology. Matches are often five hourslong, against opponents who possess the same tennis skills as oneself. Mental toughness cantherefore be the deciding factor, especially over time. READ MORE

  6. 5. 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