Essays about: "Elite athletes"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 64 essays containing the words Elite athletes.

1. 6. Modernisation of a Performance Testing Machine for Olympic Wrestlers : A Case Study of the PowerBox Performance Testing Machine

   University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

   Author : Jitse Jan van Esch; [2023]
   Keywords : Modernisation; Performance Testing; Olympic Wrestlers; Real-Time Feedback; Automation; Hardware Technology; User Experience; Data Analysis; Modernisering; Prestatietest; Olympische Worstelaars; Realtime Feedback; Automatisering; Hardware Technologie; Gebruikerservaring; Data analyse; Modernisering; Prestationstester; Olympiska Brottare; Realtidsfeedback; Automatisering; Hårdvaruteknik; Användarupplevelse; Dataanalys;

   Abstract : This master thesis focuses on the modernisation of the PowerBox, a performance testing machine intended for Olympic wrestlers to help them enhance their ability to prevent penalty points caused by being pushed out of the wrestling area. As the PowerBox has become outdated and underutilized, this study aims to revive the project by exploring how modern hardware and software technology can be integrated to provide real-time feedback and automate post-analysis processes. READ MORE

3. 7. Who is “woman”? : A Discourse Analysis of IOC Transgender Recommendations that are Governing Women Bodies in Elite Sport

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

   Author : Nada Parcina; [2023]
   Keywords : transgender; transwomen; International Olympic Committee; IOC transgender policies;

   Abstract : Abstract: The world of sport is a world of sex segregation. This is true both for the elite sport and for amateur sport. Only a handful of sport disciplines defy this norm. Historically, this segregation had roots in discrimination, sexism and chauvinism. READ MORE

4. 8. 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

5. 9. How do ice hockey players in different divisions compare on executive functions? : A comparative study of athletes

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Calum James; [2023]
   Keywords : ice hockey; executive functions; inhibition; shifting; updating; ishockey; exekutiva funktioner; inhibering; kognitivt växlande; uppdatering;

   Abstract : Previous investigations into executive functions among athletes, particularly in team sports, have reported greater functioning for those in the highest level of competition. One such sport that has received less attention in research is ice hockey. READ MORE

6. 10. 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