Essays about: "sports in general"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 67 essays containing the words sports in general.

  1. 16. RoBuoy : Dynamic Positioning of an Autonomous Buoy using GNSS

    University essay from KTH/Mekatronik

    Author : Erik Anderberg; Martin Olanders; [2021]
    Keywords : Autonomous; Buoy; GPS; GNSS; Robot; Mechatronics; Dynamic positioning; Autonom; Boj; GPS; GNSS; Robot; Mekatronik; Dynamisk positionering;

    Abstract : Buoys anchored to the seabed are often used for marking courses in competitive sailing and other water sports, but they may need to be relocated several times per day. To avoid the time and fuel consuming labour of raising and moving the anchors, a prototype of an autonomous buoy using electric motors to maintain its position was built and tested. 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. 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

  5. 19. Physiological responses in underwater sports. A systematic review of the diving response due to exercise performed in apnoea.David Esteve-

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper

    Author : David Esteve-Garde; [2021]
    Keywords : Artistic swimming; freediving; blood lactate; heart rate; arterial pressure; arterial saturation; oxygen uptake;

    Abstract : AbstractUnderwater sports such as artistic swimming and freediving, are characterized by periods of voluntary arrest of breathing, known as apnoea, while exercising. It is well known that apnoea leads to bradycardia and some other oxygen conserving responses, but little is known when exercise is conducted underwater, and the differences between exercise with intermittent and maximal apnoea periods. READ MORE

  6. 20. More Money, More Problems? -A qualitative study on reward systems in Swedish professional ice hockey and their coherence with player motivation

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

    Author : Olle Wallberg; Anton Kalte; [2021]
    Keywords : Performance Management; Rewards; Motivation; Sports Management; Ice Hockey;

    Abstract : Financial distress is a common challenge facing professional sports clubs where high player salaries amplified by intense player biddings aggravate the situation. High salaries and performance bonuses are central in the clubs' reward systems aiming to attract and motivate players to perform. READ MORE