Essays about: "sprinting"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the word sprinting.

  1. 1. 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

  3. 2. Positional differences in peak intensity periods in Swedish elite football

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

    Author : Andreas Eronen; [2022]
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    Abstract : Introduction: Football players cover around 8-13 kilometres of running in different speeds in a match. However, the reporting of the sum or average of total distance covered fail to give an accurate picture of the most physically intense and demanding periods in matches, called “peak periods”. READ MORE

  4. 3. Unmanned Ground Vehicles in Urban Military Operations : A case study exploring what the potential end users want

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Interaktiva och kognitiva system

    Author : Victor Lindholm; [2022]
    Keywords : UGV; military; autonomous systems; human-robot interaction; machine vision;

    Abstract : Unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) can be used in the military to mitigate risks taken by soldiers as well as to provide solutions to physically demanding, dull or dangerous tasks. While there are benefits of using UGVs, there are also needs and limitations that come with them. READ MORE

  5. 4. Muscle contributions to body mass center acceleration during the first stance of sprint running

    University essay from KTH/Mekanik

    Author : LAURA MARTÍN DE AZCÁRATE; [2019]
    Keywords : Sprinting biomechanics; first stance; forward dynamic simulation; induced acceleration analysis; individual muscle contribution; elite sprinter; step width;

    Abstract : The best results in a sprint running are based upon covering the distance in the shortest possible time, and therefore performance has to be maximized. To achieve the best performance, the sprinter has to develop the greatest forward acceleration, reach his/her maximal speed, and keep it over the run. READ MORE

  6. 5. The efficacy of plyometric training on explosive actions (sprinting, jumping, agility and ball kicking) on the performance of young soccer players.

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Isaak-Alexandros Koutsoklenis; [2018]
    Keywords : Plyometric training; sprinting; jumping; agility; ball kicking; soccer; youth players;

    Abstract : Background: Plyometric training is a form of conditioning with increasing popularity that involves the performance of body weight jumping type exercises with the use of the stretch-shortening cycle muscle action. It is widely accepted that plyometric training has beneficial effects on many sports, including soccer. READ MORE