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1. 1. Load-velocity profiles as a predictor of performance level in swimming : What differentiates international elite swimmers from national elite – force capacity or efficiency?

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

   Author : Maria Vitazka; [2023]
   Keywords : Load-Velocity; Force-Velocity; Force Capacity; Swimming; Biomechanics; Performance indicators; International elite; swimming performance; 1080 Sprint; 1080 Motion; Semi-tethered force measurements; tethered force measurements; maximum velocity; load; force; swimming efficiency;

   Abstract : Aim  The purposes of this study were to investigate if the load-velocity (L-V) profile parameters – force capacity and efficiency - differ between swimmers of different performance level, and to investigate if efficiency is the key performance indicator between international elite and national elite level swimmers.  Method  Fifty-four swimmers (27 female and 27 male) of either regional level, national elite or international elite level, participated in this study. READ MORE

3. 2. Measuring Sprint Speed with Ultra-wideband Technology

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Johannes Arenander; [2023]
   Keywords : Speed; Sprint; Ranging; Ultra-wideband; Hastighet; Sprint; Distansmätning; Ultrabredband;

   Abstract : Sprinting can be an important ability in sports, and there are many methods for measuring sprint performance. Two common methods are hand-held timing and fully automatic timing systems. However, hand-held timing is inaccurate due to reaction time, and fully automatic timing can be impractical since it involves complex equipment. READ MORE

4. 3. Scrum - From hype to disappointment?

   University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

   Author : Malin Westman; [2023]
   Keywords : Scrum; events; Agile; project management; software development;

   Abstract : The Agile method has since it got published, of many been regarded as the universal solution to increased flexibility in software development. Scrum is, without a doubt, the most widely used Agile method among software development teams. READ MORE

5. 4. Measuring Athletic Performance UsingAccelerometers

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysik

   Author : Adam Nilsson; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : With help from a 3D-camera Photon Sports has developed reliable and easy-to-use technology tomeasure and give feedback to athletes during performance tests. This technology makes it possibleto directly extract a number of parameters Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). READ MORE

6. 5. Is there a benefit of super spikes in long jump performance?

   University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för fysisk aktivitet och hälsa

   Author : Erik Svensson; [2023]
   Keywords : Long jump; long jump performance; AFT; super shoes; super spikes; carbon fiber plate; athletics; track field; jump; biomechanics; sprint; speed; force;

   Abstract : Background and aim The pace of development of distance running shoes has been fast-forward since 2016 when Nike introduced their model Nike Zoom Vaporfly, with an imbedded carbon fiber plate and an advanced newly developed Pebax®-foam. The shoe-development has continued to track events, with the introduction of carbon fiber plate in several shoe-models for running and sprint- events. READ MORE