Essays about: "SPORTS GAMES"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 69 essays containing the words SPORTS GAMES.

  1. 16. 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

  3. 17. Not All Goals Are Created Equal : Evaluating Hockey Players in the NHL Using Q-Learning with a Contextual Reward Function

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Databas och informationsteknik

    Author : Jon Vik; [2021]
    Keywords : Sports Analytics; Markov Game; Machine Learning; Reinforcement Learning; Q-Learning; Data Mining; National Hockey League; Ice Hockey; Reward Function; Player Evaluation;

    Abstract : Not all goals in the game of ice hockey are created equal: some goals increase the chances of winning more than others. This thesis investigates the result of constructing and using a reward function that takes this fact into consideration, instead of the common binary reward function. READ MORE

  4. 18. What happens in the shadows? : A quantitative analysis on the effect of shadows in baseball.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för idrottsvetenskap (ID)

    Author : Martin Ström; [2021]
    Keywords : Statistics; outcome; plate appearance; pitcher; batter;

    Abstract : Baseball is one of the most statistically documented sports in the world. Every statistical outcome in baseball starts with the pitcher and the plate appearance. In baseball, it is believed that when shadows are present between the pitcher’s mound and the batter’s box, the pitcher is at an advantage. READ MORE

  5. 19. “You play like a girl” : An investigation of the gender-typing of Esports as well as the effect of gender stereotypes on player performances

    University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för rörelse, kultur och samhälle

    Author : Kevin Shaw; [2021]
    Keywords : Esports; Gaming; Gender studies; Gendered sports; Gender appropriate sports; Gender stereotypes; Gender-typing; Gender inequality; Stereotype threat theory; Stereotype boost theory; Stereotype lift theory; Stereotype susceptibility; Stereotype endorsement; Stereotype awareness; Social role theory; Masculine sports; Feminine sports; Neutral sports; Sports performance; Counter-Strike; Psychology; Sports studies;

    Abstract : Purpose and research questions: The purpose of this study has been to critically examine Esports through a gender perspective. The study therefore investigated the gender-typing of Esports and if these stereotypes affect players’ performance. READ MORE

  6. 20. The iterative construction process of a spectator interface for Competitive Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) Game : What to consider when designing a spectator interface

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DM)

    Author : Te Hua Tseng; [2021]
    Keywords : MOBA; Spectator interface; Spectatorship; Esport; League of Legends; Design guidelines; Design principles; Competitive gaming;

    Abstract : Electronic sport or esport is a trend that involves playing competitive video games professionally. Traditional sports and esport have been compared to each other because of their similarities. Esport has grown in terms of viewership. Every year more spectators get interested and the number rises. READ MORE