Essays about: "Athlete"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 108 essays containing the word Athlete.

  1. 11. 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

  3. 12. Unveiling Athlete Sponsorship: A Multi-method Qualitative Study of the Evolving Roles of Athletes in the Digital Era Sponsorship Agreements

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

    Author : Andrea Birgersson; Helena Rapaport; [2023]
    Keywords : Sports marketing; Sponsorship; Athletes; Social media marketing; Empirical Typology;

    Abstract : The sports industry has undergone a profound transformation due to digitalization. Within this shifting landscape, one key aspect of sports marketing that has experienced significant changes is sponsorship. READ MORE

  4. 13. Creating a Healthy Coach-Youth Golfer Relationship: "We are a team"

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för hälsa och välfärd

    Author : Anton Hussmo; Jesper Littorin; [2023]
    Keywords : Coach-athlete relationship; mental health; well-being; youth athlete; golf;

    Abstract : The study was aimed to (1) explore how coaches and youth golfers perceive a healthy coach-athlete relationship and (2) what they do to facilitate such a relationship. This was made by doing a qualitative small-q study, interviewing coaches and youth-golfers using semi-structured interview guides. READ MORE

  5. 14. Assessment of Lower Limb Muscle Strength: Feasibility and Implementation on Exxentric’s SingleExx Machines

    University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

    Author : Maximilian Geisler; [2023]
    Keywords : Force measurement; Lower limb strength; Symmetry assessment; Flywheel-based leg extension machine; Prototype development; Isokinetic dynamometer; Kraftmätning; Styrka i nedre extremiteterna; Symmetribedömning; Flywheel- baserad benförlängningsmaskin; Prototyputveckling; Isokinetisk dynamometer;

    Abstract : Measuring lower limb strength and symmetry is a common practice in elite sports to determine the return to sports point in time during rehabilitation, and this information could be useful for amateur athletes too. However, the devices used for this are highly sophisticated and hardly accessible. READ MORE

  6. 15. Rumination and emotion regulation as mediators between mindfulness and self-assessed sport performance

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för hälsa och välfärd

    Author : Albin Johansson; Michael Barzegarzadeh; [2022]
    Keywords : dispositional mindfulness; rumination; emotion regulation; sport performance; mediation; dispositionell mindfulness; ältande; emotions reglering; idrottsprestation; mediering;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to examine the role of emotion regulation and rumination in the relationship between dispositional mindfulness and self-assessed performance. A total of 89 soccer players (72 male, 17 women; Mage = 28.75, SD =3.283 years) participated. READ MORE