Essays about: "athletics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the word athletics.

1. 1. Is there a benefit of super spikes in long jump performance?

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

   Author : Erik Svensson; [2023]
   Keywords : Long jump; long jump performance; AFT; super shoes; super spikes; carbon fiber plate; athletics; track field; jump; biomechanics; sprint; speed; force;

   Abstract : Background and aim The pace of development of distance running shoes has been fast-forward since 2016 when Nike introduced their model Nike Zoom Vaporfly, with an imbedded carbon fiber plate and an advanced newly developed Pebax®-foam. The shoe-development has continued to track events, with the introduction of carbon fiber plate in several shoe-models for running and sprint- events. READ MORE

3. 2. IoT smart athletics : Boxing glove sensors implementing machine learning for an integrated training solution

   University essay from Högskolan Kristianstad/Fakulteten för naturvetenskap

   Author : Konstantinos Sosopoulos; Michael Tareke Woldu; [2021]
   Keywords : IoT; sensors; accelerometer; machine learning; gyroscope; Android; Bluetooth Low Energy;

   Abstract : It is very common in everyday life for people to use data generated by sensors like accelerometers and gyroscopes, whether they are on the mobile phone, smartwatch or other smart devices, for analysis of their movement or tracking their habits. This study is focused on boxing, and proposes a test where the generated data are put through machine learning algorithms in order to output information on the type of punch thrown by the user. READ MORE

4. 3. Svarta Led Activity Center

   University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

   Author : Rui-Xin Li; [2018]
   Keywords : Activity Center; Parkour; Gymnastics; Gym; Sölvesborg; Aktivitetscentrum; Gymnastik; Gym; Sölvesborg; Lek;

   Abstract : The main task is to develop a proposal for an Activity Center in Sölvesborg with parkour and spontaneous athletics as the starting point. The intention is to create spaces that is suited for the needs of SSA. READ MORE

5. 4. Performance measurement systems and institutional complexity: A multi-tiered case study of the Swedish athletics movement

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Gustaf Ericson; Franz Larsson; [2018]
   Keywords : Hybrid organizations; Institutional complexity; Institutional logics; Performance measurement systems; Sports;

   Abstract : Through a qualitative field study of the Swedish Athletics Association (the SAA) and three Swedish athletics clubs, we explore a multi-tiered setting within the realm of accounting and institutional logics. We identify three logics at the field level: an elite sports logic, a sport-for-all logic, and a business logic. READ MORE

6. 5. A corelation study between step length, step frequency and the length of the leg : A study of running

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap

   Author : Annica Kvick; [2016]
   Keywords : step length; step frequency; leg length; running economy;

   Abstract : Background: Running is one of the most popular branches of athletics. Running has several physiological benefits, such as a higher maximal oxygen consumption, increased muscle mass and reduced blood pressure. READ MORE