Search for dissertations about: "endurance theory"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words endurance theory.

  2. 1. Objects in Time : Studies of Persistence in B-time

    Author : Tobias Hansson Wahlberg; Teoretisk filosofi; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; B-time; three-dimensionalism.; stage theory; tenselessness; persistence; perdurance; mereology; four-dimensionalism; dispositions; endurance; B-theory of time; change; temporary intrinsics;

    Abstract : This thesis is about the conceptualization of persistence of physical, middle-sized objects within the theoretical framework of the revisionary ‘B-theory’ of time. According to the B-theory, time does not flow, but is an extended and inherently directed fourth dimension along which the history of the universe is ‘laid out’ once and for all. READ MORE

  4. 2. Scientizing performance in endurance sports : The emergence of ‘rational training’ in cross-country skiing, 1930-1980

    Author : Daniel Svensson; Sverker Sörlin; Nina Wormbs; Leif Yttergren; Helena Tolvhed; KTH; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; History; environmental history; history of science; history of technology; landscape studies; cross-country skiing; Nordic skiing; endurance physiology; sport history; sportification; scientization; sport physiology; sport science; Sweden; Historiska studier av teknik; vetenskap och miljö; History of Science; Technology and Environment;

    Abstract : Elite athletes of today use specialized, scientific training methods and the increasing role of science in sports is undeniable. Scientific methods and equipment has even found its way into the practice of everyday exercisers, a testament to the impact of sport science. READ MORE

  5. 3. The Sellable Self : Exploring endurance running as an extraordinary consumption experience

    Author : Carys Egan-Wyer; Företagsekonomiska institutionen; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Extraordinary experience; Neoliberalism; Governmentality; Consumer culture theory; Endurance running; Discourse; Foucault; Vocabularies of motive;

    Abstract : In this thesis, I critically explore the ways in which people consume extraordinary experiences and what this can tell us about contemporary society. My findings question the idea that extraordinary experiences are an escape from the demands of everyday life. READ MORE

  6. 4. Driving to Learn. The process of growing consciousness of tool use - a grounded theory of de-plateauing

    Author : Lisbeth Nilsson; Hållbar vardag och hälsa i ett livsperspektiv; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Rehabilitering medicinsk och social ; Social sciences; Samhällsvetenskaper; rehabilitation; revalidation; kinesitherapy; Physical medicine; arbetsmiljömedicin; Yrkesmedicin; industrial medicine; Occupational health; assessment; outcome; profound cognitive disabilities; powered wheelchair; joystick; well-being; control; self-awareness; growth; facilitate; activity; occupation;

    Abstract : The Driving to Learn project explored possible achievements of training people with cognitive disabilities in a joystick-operated powered wheelchair utilizing the grounded theory approach. Theoretical sampling led the concomitant collection and analysis of data. READ MORE

  7. 5. Limitations of maximal oxygen uptake during whole-body exercise

    Author : Thibault Brink-Elfegoun; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Oxygen uptake increases linearly with increased running speed or rate of work and finally reaches a maximum beyond which no effort can drive it further. This phenomenon is referred to as the plateau in oxygen uptake . READ MORE