Essays about: "Organized sport"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words Organized sport.

  1. 1. Ridlärarutbildningen i Finland – en historisk analys

    University essay from SLU/Institutionen för husdjurens biovetenskaper

    Author : Salla-Mari Ketokoski; [2024]
    Keywords : ridlärare; ridkonstens historia; militären; kavalleriet;

    Abstract : Riding is a popular leisure activity throughout the Nordic countries. The transition from military to a popular sport has followed a similar path Sweden and Finland. In Sweden there is some research on the subject, but this is lacking in Finland. READ MORE

  3. 2. To sportify or not to sportify? : Unpacking the profiles of sport and lifestyle initiatives for sustainable social development

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen Idrottsvetenskap (IDV)

    Author : Hugo Barcenilla; Brendan D'Arcy; [2021]
    Keywords : sport-for-development; social sustainability; lifestyle sport; mainstream sport; sportification; networks; identity;

    Abstract : Background: Sport is often perceived as inherently positive for sustainable development. This widespread assumption is however found to be quite normative, and the standardization of its boundaries dangerously naive. READ MORE

  4. 3. The sportification process of emerging activities in Sweden : Case studies of e-sports and padel through the perspectives of institutionalization and standardization

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen Idrottsvetenskap (IDV)

    Author : Demi Erik; Aarden Jurgen; [2021]
    Keywords : Sportification; Sweden; Institutionalization; Standardization; E-sports; Padel;

    Abstract : The sportification process of e-sports and padel in Sweden is analyzed by using the concepts of institutionalization and standardization, which are closely related elements of sportification. This contributes to map, and better understand the sportification process of emerging activities in Sweden. READ MORE

  5. 4. Tissue Compression Flossing - A systematic review

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för idrottsvetenskap (ID)

    Author : Gustav Gabrielsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Rock Floss; Floss Band; Rehabilitation; Sports medicine; Sport performance; Range of motion; Occlusion;

    Abstract : Background: Compression Tissue Flossing (CTF) is getting more and more popular. However, it is still unclear about the usability and function of CTF. Objective: The main objective was to investigate the current evidence on the function and usability of CTF by doing a systematic review. READ MORE

  6. 5. How to Retain Volunteer Coaches

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kost- och idrottsvetenskap

    Author : Andreas Backström; Pontus Boman; Adam Ekblad; [2020-08-05]
    Keywords : volunteer; ; recruit; retain; youth sport; semi-structured interview;

    Abstract : Sports clubs often report how valuable volunteers are to their organization. Despite this, there is a decline in volunteer engagement in sports. Therefore, the aim of our study is to investigate how five sports clubs in the Gothenburg area work to retain their volunteer coaches in their youth organizations. READ MORE