Search for dissertations about: "sport history"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 swedish dissertations containing the words sport history.
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1. Scientizing performance in endurance sports : The emergence of ‘rational training’ in cross-country skiing, 1930-1980
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
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2. Gender and physiology in ice hockey : a multidimensional study
Abstract : Background That men are prioritised over women has been called the “gender regime in sport”, and has in part been explained by the gender difference in performance. However, gender differences in physical performance between women and men can be debated to depend on how comparisons are made and on the fact that there are many different confounders that may influence the results. READ MORE
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3. Psychiatric disorders in Swedish elite athletes : Prevalence, comorbidity and life stories
Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to explore psychiatric disorders in Swedish elite athletes.The first study investigates a) the prevalence of symptoms of psychiatric disorders, b) the prevalence of mental health problems, defined by psychological suffering and impairment>2 weeks, c) the usefulness of sport-specific instruments in indicating clinical levels of psychiatric symptoms, and d) the life history of psychiatric disorders. READ MORE
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4. Early specialising aesthetic performers : An investigation of conceptualisation, motivation, and context
Abstract : This doctoral research project is situated within the wider debate of talent development in so-called early sports, where early specialisation is often normalised. The overarching aim is to investigate early specialisation within the context of Swedish aesthetic activities. READ MORE
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5. Low back pain in adolescent athletes
Abstract : Background: Globally Low back pain (LBP) is one of five leading causes of years lived with disability (YLD), and LBP is a common complaint among adults as well as adolescents and adolescence athletes. During adolescents, the LBP often is considered as non- specific without structural findings and thus not needed to be further diagnosed or treated specifically. READ MORE