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  2. 1. Strength training for physical performance and injury prevention in sports. Individualised and supervised training for female athletes

    Author : Sofia Augustsson Ryman; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Strength training; Physical performance; Functional tests; Strenght assessment; Injury prevention; Physical coach; Young female athletes; Volleyball;

    Abstract : The overall purpose of this thesis was to obtain knowledge about individualised, supervised strength and conditioning programmes for physical performance and injury prevention in female athletes. Data are presented both on the influence of individualisation and supervision during resistance training for physical performance and injury prevention and on the athletes’ experience of resistance training and the role of the physical coach. READ MORE

  4. 2. Wheelset Structural Flexibility and Track Flexibility in Vehicle-Track Dynamic Interaction

    Author : Nizar Chaar; Stefano Bruni; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Vehicle-track dynamic interaction; wheelset structural flexibility; Structural and vibration physics; Struktur- och vibrationsfysik;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the influence of wheelset structural flexibility and track flexibility on the vehicle-track dynamic interaction, mainly in terms of wheel-rail forces up to 200 Hz, using simulations and measurements. The previous knowledge in this field is first reviewed and summarized, then two case studies are selected for investigation. READ MORE

  5. 3. Video based analysis and visualization of human action

    Author : Martin Eriksson; Stefan Carlsson; Ian Reid; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Människa-dator-interaktion; Motion analysis; Visualization; Human tracking; virtual coach; Människa-dator-interaktion; Information technology; Informationsteknologi;

    Abstract : Analyzing human motion is important in a number of ways. An athlete constantly needs to evaluate minute details about his or her motion pattern. In physical rehabilitation, the doctor needs to evaluate how well a patient is rehabilitating from injuries. Some systems are being developed in order to identify people only based on their gait. READ MORE

  6. 4. Talking talent : Narratives of youth sports selection

    Author : Magnus Kilger; Mats Börjesson; Rickard Jonsson; Mikael Quennerstedt; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; talent; selection; talent in sports; narrative analysis; narrative genre; discourse; discursively shared narratives; positioning; Child and Youth Science; barn- och ungdomsvetenskap; Samhällsvetenskap Humaniora;

    Abstract : In sports, there seems to be an eternal interest in discovering young talents and refining them into elite adult athletes. The dilemma of selecting talent, while at the same time ensuring every child´s right to participate, needs to be addressed and have consequences in social practice. READ MORE

  7. 5. Profession on the move : Changing conditions and gendered development in physiotherapy

    Author : Ann Öhman; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : career; gender; division of labour; physiotherapy; health care; professional socialisation; professional development; gendered habitus; field; symbolic capital;

    Abstract : Physiotherapy in Sweden has developed from a practical, hands-on, assistant job predominantly taught at college level to a university-based academic discipline emphasising evidence-based practice and research. Women are in majority although an increasing number of men have entered the profession. READ MORE