Essays about: "sports performance"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 170 essays containing the words sports performance.

  1. 6. “It’s not like I can stop consuming football” - How consumers through moral decoupling support a sports event conducting unethical behavior

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Izabella Lipovac; Rebecka Johansson; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Moral decoupling; moral coupling; sports events; unethical behavior; moral judgment; attachment; moral emotions;

    Abstract : Using the case of the 2022 Fifa World Cup, this study develops the notion of moral decoupling, a reasoning process that separates moral judgment and performance judgment. This separation allows consumers to condemn unethical behavior performed by companies and public figures while simultaneously continuing to offer them support. READ MORE

  3. 7. Self-determined motivation in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners: gender, age and competition experience differences

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för idrottsvetenskap (ID)

    Author : Panagiotis Doinakis; [2023]
    Keywords : Combat sports; SMS-6; Flow; Social climate; Martial arts;

    Abstract : Martial arts (MA) and combat sports (CS) demand significant physical, mental, and emotional engagement in both training and competition. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), known for its intricate mastery requirements, operates within a performance-oriented climate where unmet goals can lead to diminished interest. READ MORE

  4. 8. Media Representations of Doping in Sports : An Analysis of How Media Frames Men and Women in Doping Scandals

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Carolina Guglielmetti; [2023]
    Keywords : doping; framing; media representation; Lance Armstrong; Marion Jones; performance-enhancing drugs;

    Abstract : In this thesis we delve into the profile doping scandals involving Marion Jones and Lance Armstrong. Our aim is to analyze how the online news media portray doping allegations in sports specifically on these two athletes. READ MORE

  5. 9. 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

  6. 10. Data-driven decisions in Sports

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Gabriel Garcia de Baquedano; [2023]
    Keywords : team sports; data analytics; artificial intelligence; decision making; Python programming language;

    Abstract : In recent years, many sectors such as insurance, banking, retail, etc. have adopted Big Data architectures to boost their business activities. Such tools not only suppose a greater profit for thesecompanies but also allow them to gain a better understanding of their customers and their needs. READ MORE