Essays about: "winter sport"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 essays containing the words winter sport.

1. 1. Framing the Olympics: RT’s Responses to Controversies Linked With Russia’s Presence at the Winter Games from 2014-2022

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutet för Rysslands- och Eurasienstudier

   Author : Colin Fritz; [2024]
   Keywords : RT; Politicisation of Sport; News Framing; The Olympic Games; Doping; Framing;

   Abstract : The Russian Federation’s presence on the global stage of the Olympic Games has been linked with considerable controversy from 2014 onwards. The nation’s use of international sport for promoting its image, state-sponsored doping, and Russia’s illegal occupations of Ukraine staged in close time proximity with the Games are all controversies which have taken their toll on the country’s image, both within and beyond the context of sport. READ MORE

3. 2. Effects of materials and texturing on wettability of ski base

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematik

   Author : ROSHAN SWAR; [2022]
   Keywords : Cross-country skiing; Stone grinding; UHMWPE;

   Abstract : Cross-country skiing has turned into the most highly competitive winter sport, with skiers having the ability to win by merely milliseconds. Every year researchers, ski - technicians, and athletes come together to prepare the ski base surface that gives the best possible results. READ MORE

4. 3. A Machine Learning Estimation of the Occupancy of Padel Facilities in Sweden : An application of Random Forest algorithm on a padel booking dataset

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

   Author : Michael Johansson; Nadia Gonzálvez Läth; [2022]
   Keywords : Machine Learning; Random Forest Regression; Occupancy; Estimation; Padel; Bookings; Sweden; Evaluation Metrics; Features; SHAP; Maskininlärning; Random Forest Regression; Beläggning; Uppskattning; Padel; Bokningar; Sverige; Utvärderingsmått; Inputvärden; SHAP;

   Abstract : Padel is one of the fastest growing sports in Sweden. Its popularity rose significantly during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, as many other types of sport facilities closed, and people had more flexible work schedules due to remote work. READ MORE

5. 4. Injuries and Illnesses in Swedish Para Athletes During the Paralympic Games 2012-2018

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

   Author : Sara Dahlén; [2021]
   Keywords : sports medicine; incidence rate; monitor athlete health; Para ice hockey;

   Abstract : Aim: The aim of the study was to analyse the injuries and illnesses in Swedish Para athletes during four Paralympic Games (PG), 2012-2018. The research questions (RQ) were: 1) what was the injury incident rate (IR), and which anatomical areas were affected by injuries? 2) what was the illness IR and which physiological systems were affected by illnesses? 3) did the injury and illness IR differ between the Swedish delegation and the reference group (RG), where most athletes participating in the four PGs were included? 4) were there any associations between injury and illness IR and subgroups of athletes? Method: A retrospective analysis of data from a large ongoing prospective study of injuries and illnesses initiated by the International Paralympic Committee in 2012. READ MORE

6. 5. Varmblodiga ridhästars inhysning i svenska avels- och uppfödningsverksamheter

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Equine Studies

   Author : Moa Häggmar; Miriam Svensson; [2020]
   Keywords : gruppbox; lösdrift; box; hållbarhet; utevistelse; rörelse; flocl;

   Abstract : Young riding horses should be able to move freely in large areas when growing up to develop a sustainable body for the future. The Swedish breed warm blooded riding horses are seen as healthy and durable in the sport. The structure of Swedish breeders back to 25 years ago is well known. READ MORE