Essays about: "swimming ability"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words swimming ability.

1. 1. The significance of swimming skills in Sweden : An analysis of Swedish Physical Education syllabi in regard to swimming ability in compulsory and upper secondary schools

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper

   Author : Kateryna Shulika; [2020]
   Keywords : swimming; lifesaving; physical education PE ; syllabus;

   Abstract : Introduction: In Sweden, it is vital that children acquire swimming ability at an early age because of the easy access to the sea, rivers, lakes, and swimming pools. Swimming ability is a life skill necessary for conducting outdoor life safely and using nature as an arena for recreation both near and in the water. READ MORE

3. 2. Navigational system for visually impaired people in a swimming pool

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Samy Shady Ahmed; [2019]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : In this thesis conducted at IBM in Amsterdam we explore the ability Computer Vision has to assist visually impaired people in navigating a swimming pool. We examine different Computer Vision techniques and develop an algorithm to navigate a swimmer in a pool. READ MORE

4. 3. “Learning to swim is like learning Swedish”: A Grounded Theory study of immigrant swim teacher’s conceptualization of swimming ability and their strategies used for newly immigrated families

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialmedicin och global hälsa

   Author : Jamie Linnea Luckhaus; [2019]
   Keywords : aquatic knowledge; drowning prevention; drowning risks; immigrants; integration; intervention; health promotion; nyanlända; simlärare; swimming; swimming ability; Svenska Livräddningssällskapet; vattenkunskap; vattenvana; water safety; water safety attitudes; Medicine and Health Sciences;

   Abstract : Introduction: Swimming ability provides many known benefits while a lack of ability can result in dire consequences including death. Swimming and water safety are taught in the Swedish school system and increase the likelihood of being able to save oneself and other. READ MORE

5. 4. Navigational system for visually impaired people in a swimming pool.

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Sammy Ahmed; [2019]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : In this thesis conducted at IBM in Amsterdam we explore the ability Computer Vision has to assist visually impaired people in navigating a swimming pool. We examine different Computer Vision techniques and develop an algorithm to navigate a swimmer in a pool. READ MORE

6. 5. Remotely monitoring heart-rate and feeding behaviour of fish by using electronic sensor-tags

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

   Author : Therese Arvén Norling; [2017]
   Keywords : bio-logging; remote monitoring; behaviour; electronic sensors; heart rate; acceleration;

   Abstract : Modern electronic sensor tags (BioLoggers) can collect high resolution data on movement and physiology of fish. These tools make it possible to remotely monitor physiological stress responses as well as complex behaviours, such as feeding and hunting, in free swimming wild fish, data that often is difficult to collect by other means. READ MORE