Essays about: "Physical fitness"

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1. 1. Self-determined motivation in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners: gender, age and competition experience differences

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för idrottsvetenskap (ID)

   Author : Panagiotis Doinakis; [2023]
   Keywords : Combat sports; SMS-6; Flow; Social climate; Martial arts;

   Abstract : Martial arts (MA) and combat sports (CS) demand significant physical, mental, and emotional engagement in both training and competition. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), known for its intricate mastery requirements, operates within a performance-oriented climate where unmet goals can lead to diminished interest. READ MORE

3. 2. Let’s Get Physical: Investigating How Social Movements Continuously Enable New Venture Creation & Vice Versa : A Theoretical Contribution to the External Enabler Framework for New Venture Creation in the Context of the Fitness Movement

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Linn Johannesson; Hugo Wedmark Hermansson; [2023]
   Keywords : External Enablers; Entrepreneurship; Social Movement; Fitness Movement;

   Abstract : This thesis presents an inductive, qualitative approach to exploring the connection between entrepreneurship and social movement theory in the context of the fitness movement. This was achieved by applying the External Enabler Framework for New Venture Creation which looks at how changes to the macro environment, such as sociocultural shifts, enable entrepreneurial processes by activating mechanisms on the venture level (Davidsson et al. READ MORE

4. 3. Exploring Social Inclusion of Female Immigrants Through Cricket in the South of Sweden

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för lärande och samhälle (LS)

   Author : Sania Easmin; [2023]
   Keywords : Female Immigrants; Social Inclusion; Cricket;

   Abstract : This study examines the female immigrants' experiences regarding participation in cricket in their homeland and Sweden. It contains two sections: the first part aims to assess the perceived opportunities, barriers, and challenges of playing cricket in the participants’ homeland and Sweden, and the second part focuses on the impact of playing cricket on their lives, particularly social inclusion in their new societies. READ MORE

5. 4. Acute effects of physical exercise of different intensities on working memory : Masters thesis

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

   Author : Ludwig Johansson; [2023]
   Keywords : Single bout of exercise and cognitive working memory performance; Acute physical exercise and cognitive working memory performance; Working memory performance and physical exercise; Cognitive functions and physical exercise; Working memory; Cognitive functions; Brain derived neurotrophic factor; Linear relationship; U-shaped curve theory; N-back;

   Abstract : Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate acute effects of physical exercise of different intensities on working memory. Method: Twelve young adults, 20-40 years, 8 males and 4 females passed the screening and participated in a randomized experimental crossover within-subject design study with three experimental conditions. READ MORE

6. 5. Effects of Physical Activities on Social Skills and Well-being in Autistic Children : A systematic literature review from 2012-2023

   University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, CHILD

   Author : Stergiani Symeonidou; [2023]
   Keywords : Physical activities; social skills; well-being; children; autism spectrum disorder;

   Abstract : Background: Physican activitiy (PA) benefits people of all age groups. PA can improve not only physical fitness, but also social skills, behavior as well as psychological well-being in neurotypican populations. Social skills and well-being are essential elements for life. Autistic children face deficits is both these apsects. READ MORE