Essays about: "sports"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 847 essays containing the word sports.

  1. 11. Exploring the factors that influence participation in the homework-help programs for youth in Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogik

    Author : Alaa Khaireldin; [2023-06-19]
    Keywords : after-school; homework help programs; Student motivation; Program perceptions; Qualitative content analysis;

    Abstract : After-school homework help sessions, also referred to as after-school homework help programs, are structured to offer students supplementary support beyond regular school hours, with the goal of enhancing aspects such as school attendance, behaviour, and academic achievement. These programs can be managed by the schools themselves or financed by non-profit or commercial entities and can take place within school premises or alternative community settings, such as sports clubs where students engage in studies before practicing sports. READ MORE

  3. 12. Modeling Stoppage Time as a Convolution of Negative Binomials

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen för systemteknik

    Author : Råvan Talani; [2023]
    Keywords : Machine learning; negative binomial; convolution; stoppage time; injury time; extra time; football;

    Abstract : This thesis develops and evaluates a probabilistic model that estimates the stoppage time in football. Stoppage time represents the additional minutes of play given after the original matchtime is over. It is crucial in determining the course of events during the remainder of a match, thereby affecting the odds of live sports betting. READ MORE

  4. 13. 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

  5. 14. Media Representations of Doping in Sports : An Analysis of How Media Frames Men and Women in Doping Scandals

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Carolina Guglielmetti; [2023]
    Keywords : doping; framing; media representation; Lance Armstrong; Marion Jones; performance-enhancing drugs;

    Abstract : In this thesis we delve into the profile doping scandals involving Marion Jones and Lance Armstrong. Our aim is to analyze how the online news media portray doping allegations in sports specifically on these two athletes. READ MORE

  6. 15. Lekvärden och grönska på en urban skolgård : en undersökning av Tiundaskolans skolgård

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Julia Grassman; Ylva Ledberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Landskapsarkitektur; skolgård; lekvärden; urban grönska; friyta; Tiundaskolan;

    Abstract : Kvaliteten på skolgårdar som utemiljö är mycket viktig för barn i deras vardag. En väl utformad utemiljö uppmuntrar till och möjliggör lek, vilket i sin tur är behövligt för barnens utveckling, hälsa och välmående. READ MORE