Search for dissertations about: "orienteering"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the word orienteering.

2. 1. Map-reading and wayfinding

   Author : Torgny Ottosson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Children; cognition; cognitive psychology; map skills; maps; orienteering; phenomenography; phenomenology; preschool children; primary education;

   Abstract : The aim of the study is to make an analysis of map-reading as a cognitive phenomenon, with the use of a map for finding one's way as the specific focus. As a point of departure, the nature of human beings' knowledge of spatial relationships in their physical environment (here termed macro-spatial relations) is discussed. READ MORE

4. 2. Elite sprinters, ice hockey players, orienteers and marathon runners : isokinetic leg muscle performance in relation to muscle structure and training

   Author : Christer Johansson; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Electromyography; endurance; enzyme histocytochemistry; fatigue; ice hockey; isokinetic; muscle contraction; OBLA; orienteering; running;

   Abstract : In male athletes from different sports, isokinetic knee extensor, and in orienteers also plantar flexor peak torque (PT), contractional work (CW) and integrated surface electromyograms (iEMG) were analysed.Single contraction PT, CW and iEMG in sprinters and marathon runners were signi­ficantly correlated to the cross-sectional area (CSA) of m. READ MORE

5. 3. "The gut matters" : an interdisciplinary approach to health and gut function in older adults

   Author : Lina Östlund-Lagerström; Robert Jan Brummer; Ida Schoultz; Wilhelm Tham; Tommy Cederholm; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; healthy ageing; gut health; old age; senior orienteering athletes; Geriatrik; Geriatrics;

   Abstract : Improved life expectancy is a triumph of modern medicine. However, today’s senior citizens are predicted to soon consume 75% of the available health-care resources. Identifying new strategies to promote a healthy ageing process has thus become a priority. READ MORE

6. 4. The Ageing Gut, in Health and Disease

   Author : Frida Fart; Ida Schoultz; Jonas Halfvarson; Annica Kihlgren; Tommy Cederholm; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Older adults; gut health; gastrointestinal symptoms; gut microbiota; nutrition; physical activity; inflammatory bowel disease; late-onset; per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances;

   Abstract : There is a global ageing phenomenon, which stress the importance for an improved health for the increased population of older adults. One important factor for a good health is a well-functioning gut. READ MORE

7. 5. Tracking of Animals Using Airborne Cameras

   Author : Clas Veibäck; Gustaf Hendeby; Fredrik Gustafsson; Kalle Åström; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

   Abstract : The various elements of a modern target tracking framework are covered. Background theory on pre-processing, modelling and estimation is presented as well as some novel ideas on the topic by the author. In addition, a few applications are posed as target tracking problems for which solutions are gradually constructed as relevant theory is covered. READ MORE