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Rahm, Christina. "Case Study and Protocol for High Performance Athletes." Clinical and Medical Engineering Live 3, no. 1 (2025): 01–11. https://doi.org/10.64030/2997-612x.03.01.03.
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Athletics is a vast field encompassing track and field events, team sports, and individual competitive activities which acts as a test for one's physical fitness level, agility and resilience. Track and field events are known for their various disciplines that include sprints, jumps, throws, and combined events which shine light on a specific athlete's sheer skill in each athletic activity. These activities require detailed skill training, giving importance to speed, strength, precision, and endurance as athletes strive to surpass their limits while competing against others on tracks or fields. Collaboration, critical thinking, and synchronized coordination among team members are personified by group sports in athletics. Sports such as basketball, soccer, rugby, and volleyball emphasize teamwork while calling for individual athleticism in skills like speed, agility strength and stamina [1]. These efforts prosper on the cooperation of a well-integrated team dynamics and each athlete's polished skills, enfairs the importance of s
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Pajapati, Sanjay Kumar, Lamlun Buhril, S. N. Tanushree Yadav, S. N. Shafeeq, and P. K. Aswathy. "Comparative Analysis of Athletes: An Anthropometric Profiles in Different Sports." International Journal of Kinanthropometry 4, no. 3 (2024): 57–65. https://doi.org/10.34256/ijk2436.
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Introduction: An athlete's capacity to succeed in their chosen sport is greatly influenced by their anthropometric traits, which are essential to sports performance. This cross-sectional study investigates how the anthropometric characteristics of athletes who play football, cycling, and athletics compare. This study looks into the distinct physical aspects of football, cycling, and sports to identify patterns and linkages that provide light on the relationship between specific body measures and athletic aptitude. Method: The present study used precise anthropometric measurements, such as height, weight, BMI, waist circumference, hip circumference, WHR, arm span, and various skinfold measurements (biceps, triceps, supraspinal, and subscapular), along with 60 male participants, ages 18 to 25 yr , who were selected from the athletics, football, and cycling demographics. Results: The football, cycling, and athletics athletes were compared morphologically using ANOVA tests and post hoc comparisons. The findings showed notable variations in the athletes' triceps skinfold, supraspinal skinfold, sitting height, fat mass, fat-free mass, and fat percentage. Compared to their counterparts in football and athletics, cyclists showed notably larger biceps skinfold, supraspinal skinfold, and fat percentages. This is probably because cycling is an endurance sport. Conversely, the athletes' group had higher sitting heights and football players had more body fat. Athletes also have greater fat-free mass than their counterparts in cycling and football. Conclusions: Findings of the present study demonstrate how an athlete's performance is influenced by anthropometric characteristics that are specific to a given sport. These variations may impact training regimens, methods for identifying talent, and customized treatments depending on the physical attributes of athletes in football, cycling, and athletics. Sports science will benefit from this study's filling in gaps in the literature and laying the groundwork for future research on enhancing athletic performance.
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Weight, Erianne A., Barbara Osborne, and Robert Turner. "A New Collegiate Model: Intra-Collegiate Athletics at BYU Idaho." Case Studies in Sport Management 1, no. 1 (2012): 85–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/cssm.1.1.85.
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Aaron Kelly, a highly respected college sport consultant, is charged with the task of presenting a new model of intercollegiate athletic administration to a panel of leaders in the field. Coincidence and research led him to a successful National Junior College Athletic Association athletic program that was discontinued in pursuit of a new model of competitive intra-collegiate athletics when the institution transitioned to a four-year university. Given the purpose of athletics within the academe to facilitate an educational experience difficult to replicate through any other opportunity, (Brand, 2006; NCAA 2010; Rader, 1999) this program sheds light on a new way to view this tradition we have come to know as college sport. The purpose of this case is to highlight the tremendous potential for innovation that exists within the intercollegiate athletic model. While financial challenges make it difficult for many institutions to sponsor broad-based intercollegiate athletics programs, this model presents a design that can reduce expenditures and provide additional participation opportunities for education through athletics. As Kelly prepares for his presentation, he questions whether this model is ideal and how the landscape of intercollegiate athletics might be affected if implemented on a national scale.
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Mark, Sheron. "High-Revenue Athletics Institutional Policies and Practices Aligned with Key Resources for STEM Career Development." Journal of Higher Education Athletics & Innovation, no. 8 (November 3, 2021): 113–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.15763/issn.2376-5267.2020.1.8.113-139.
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This study sought to explore the ways in which athletics departments within high-revenue National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I universities established institutional policies and practices aligned with providing key science, technology, engineering, and mathematics career development resources. These resources were derived from an earlier study focused on Black male student-athletes in high-revenue Division I athletics. The athletics department websites of a sample of high-revenue Atlantic Coast Conference institutions were reviewed seeking evidence of such policy and practice alignment with STEM career development. The resources identified from this review included explicit programming and student-athlete experiences for career, personal, and cultural identity development; designated institutional support personnel, including academic advisers, career counselors, and learning specialists, with the potential to provide personalized social support and academic support; and tutoring and study hall as additional academic support practices. The need for equity and student-centeredness is discussed in light of the implementation of each of these resources, as well as considerations of the impact of athletics departments demonstrating leadership and accountability in administering these resources, as compared to university-wide departments of academic and student affairs.
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Askar Karimovich, Khazratkulov. "LIGHT ATHLETICS TO HIMSELF XOS FEATURES." INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2, no. 4 (2025): 112–14. https://doi.org/10.70728/tech.v2.i04.043.
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Bachand, Charles, and Nikki Djak. "Stockholm Syndrome in Athletics: A Paradox." Children Australia 43, no. 3 (2018): 175–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/cha.2018.31.
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While it may, at first, appear absurd to associate Stockholm syndrome with situations other than those involving kidnapping or hostage relationships, it is quite tenable to do so. In fact, research has shown that a variety of different psychological issues and forms of captivity are best explained as instances of Stockholm syndrome. Originally, Stockholm syndrome was typified as a disorder resulting from situations involving negative face-to-face contact between captors and captives. The resulting environment is one of extreme fright or terror to victims, rendering them helpless and, over time, totally subservient to their perpetrators. Typification helps to shed light on the connection between abusive athletic coaches and consequential victimisation of young athletes, which can lead to Stockholm syndrome. This correlation supports the view that Stockholm syndrome relates to victimisation of young athletes in a paradoxical, but very real way. This concept paper addresses the potential for domain expansion of Stockholm syndrome into the area of youth athletics. It develops the theory that once youth begin to rationalise the actions of abusive athletic coaches, they begin to sympathise and defend the actions of the abusive coach leading to a pattern of events which can be labelled as indications of Stockholm syndrome.
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McClure, Stephanie M. "On Integrity and the Risk of Generational Loss: Narratives of Preservation and Threat Underlie Policies Restricting Natural Testosterone in Women Athletes." Practicing Anthropology 42, no. 2 (2020): 36–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.17730/0888-4552.42.2.36.
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Abstract Though its claims to “leveling the playing field,” are dubious, sex verification remains part of elite women's athletics. One of its latest iterations, testing and treatment for “excessive testosterone,” is championed by sports governing bodies on the grounds of “preserving the integrity of female competition.” I examine this claim in light of the decade of scrutiny South African runner Caster Semenya has endured regarding her sex. Contextualizing Semenya's case historically and in light of current science reveals two imperatives driving sports governing bodies' hyperandrogenism policies: (1) promoting a historically and structurally bounded idea of how athletic female bodies should look; and (2) presenting the performance capacity of visually concordant athletic female physiques as the measure of female athleticism. Testing and treatment for “excessive testosterone,” applies science in service of hegemonic norms regarding physique, prowess, and heterosexual appeal. Hyperandrogenism testing preserves integrity of type, not integrity of competition.
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Dolbysheva, Nina, Ilona Baldzhy, and Galina Salenko. "HISTORICAL EXPERIENCE OF LIGHT DEVELOPMENT ATHLETICS AS AN OLYMPIC SPECIES SPORTS IN THE DNIPROPETROVSK REGION AND FORMATION OF ORGANIZATIONAL FUNDAMENTALS OF OLYMPIC TRAINING ATHLETES IN THE 1950-60'S." Sports Bulletin of the Dnieper 1 (2020): 17–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.32540/2071-1476-2019-1-017.
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Introduction and purpose of the study. The article presents the results of a historical analysis of literary sources, archival and local history materials on the problems of the effectiveness of the development of athletics, as one of the leading Olympic sports in the Dnipropetrovsk region during the 1950-60s of the last century. It is theoretically substantiated that the main prerequisite for successful performances of athletes at the Olympic Games, during the specified period, is the determination of the main factors that affect the effectiveness of the organization of training athletes, namely: provision of material and technical base; development of mass character and the system of sports schools; personnel training. The hypothesis of the research is that the study of the historical experience of the development of athletics as an Olympic sport during the period of the most successful performance of athletes from the Dnipropetrovsk region at the Olympic Games can be used to develop regional training programs for athletes to participate in the Olympic Games. Material and methods: analysis and generalization of scientific and methodological literature, archival documents and program and regulatory materials, descriptive, historical and logical method, system analysis method. Results: the historical prerequisites for the development of athletics are stated, which in the period from 1952 to 1968 was the only sport in which the region's athletes took part in the Olympic Games and achieved Olympic awards. The main factors that contributed to the effective organization of training of highly qualified athletes, candidates for the USSR Olympic teams have been determined. The analysis of the results obtained shows that the main factors that contributed to the successful training of athletes in athletics were: the historical experience of the development of athletics as a sport since the beginning of the twentieth century; development of logistics; high level of qualified coaching staff; effective system of children and youth sports. Conclusions. The organizational foundations of the training system in Olympic sports at the regional level have been developed. The conducted research allowed to find out that for the organization of training of highly qualified athletes at the regional level, the determining factors are: the choice of priority sports; improving the training of the reserve in the children's sports schools system; training of coachers; development of material and technical support. Key words: Olympic sports, athletics, training of highly qualified athletes, Dnipropetrovsk region.
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McCarthy, Claudine. "University president sheds light on athletics programs." College Athletics and the Law 16, no. 5 (2019): 12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/catl.30638.
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M Bernhard, Laura, Siduri J Haslerig, Kristina Navarro, and Derek Houston. "Masters of Sport: Graduate School Pathways of Aspiring Intercollegiate Athletics Professionals." Journal for the Study of Postsecondary and Tertiary Education 1 (2016): 085–102. http://dx.doi.org/10.28945/2341.
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Intercollegiate athletic departments are complex organizations in need of individuals with specialized training and experience—credentials that aspiring practitioners have increasingly sought through graduate education. Despite the growing prevalence of graduate credentials, little is known about the motivations or choice processes of those seeking an advanced degree. Focusing on individuals enrolled in intercollegiate athletics administration graduate programs, this study employed an online survey to explore students’ motivation to: (a) pursue graduate school; and (b) choose their specific program. In addition, this study explored how these program choices aligned with their career aspirations. A mixed methods approach, framed by Social Cognitive Career Theory, found that students pursue graduate education as a form of credentialing and to gain skills; respondents cited the program’s nesting in the education department as a main factor in their choice and were purposeful in pursuing graduate education as a way to advance their career. Findings shed light on a sub-population (aspiring athletics professionals) and decision-making process (graduate program choice) that are not well understood, pointing to implications for graduate programs and athletic departments alike.
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Light athletics"
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Brown, Daniel Allan. "Automated Pupillometry Following Sport-Related Concussion in National Level Rugby League Athletes." Thesis, Griffith University, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10072/380064.
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Sport-related concussion accounts for 9% of all sporting injuries. Within elite rugby league athletes, 17% will suffer a concussion in a three-year period. Although there is increasing knowledge of incidence and risk of SRC in rugby league, gaps regarding the optimal diagnostic and return to play protocols remain. The National Rugby League requires teams to follow a strict concussion protocol, the Head Injury Assessment, which incorporates the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool (3rd ed). The effectiveness of the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 3rd Edition protocol, along with existing cognitive assessment tools to diagnose and predict a return to play have been disputed, which has highlighted the need for objective biomarkers. The pupil light reflex is an autonomic nervous system function that occurs when there is a light stimulus upon the pupil. Emerging evidence has been suggested that pupil light reflex may be useful as a potential objective physiological biomarker for neuroanatomical pathway disruption. The aim of the present study was to determine whether there was a change in the pupil light reflex and anisocoria (pupil asymmetry) following a sport-related concussion in national level rugby league athletes.
Aims and Objectives
The study aimed to determine whether a change in the PLR and anisocoria is detectable following an acute sport-related concussion in national level rugby league athletes. To achieve this, comparisons of the PLR, anisocoria, variability and time-frame variations between concussed and non-concussed athletes were undertaken.
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Fifty-five male volunteer athletes (age: 23 ± 4.5 years) were recruited from a local National Rugby League club. Eight pupil light reflex parameters were measured via a handheld monocular pupillometer during the rugby league pre-season. During the 2017 National Rugby League season, the pupil light reflex of nine athletes without a sport-related concussion diagnosis was monitored. Sixteen athletes were diagnosed with sport-related concussion and the pupil light reflex was recorded over a ten-day time frame, and broken down to three periods, 0 – 3 days, 4 – 6 days and 7 – 10 days, to measure recovery. Absolute change scores between the pupil light reflex parameter values were calculated for each athlete. Independent t-tests and Mann-Whitney U tests were used to test the study objectives.
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The neurological pupil index was significantly lower in the sport-related concussion group compared to the no-sport-related concussion (p = 0.0002). There was no statistical difference in the additional seven pupil light reflex parameters between the two groups. Given the variability within sport-related concussion and no-sport-related concussion athletes, absolute change scores were calculated to determine difference between groups. The absolute change score for resting pupil diameter (p = 0.001) and minimum pupil diameter (p < 0.0001) were statistically larger for athletes in the sport-related concussion group compared to no-sport-related concussion. No significant differences were found for the remaining six PLR parameters between groups. Throughout the acute phase of sport-related concussion, resting pupil diameter and minimum pupil diameter were found to be statistically different at 0 – 3 days, 4 – 6 days and 7 – 10 days following a sport-related concussion (p < 0.05). Maximum constriction velocity was statistically different at 0 – 3 days (p = 0.04) following a sport-related concussion, however no difference was observed at the remaining time frames (p > 0.05).
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The pupil light reflex has previously been observed to have a statistical difference between control groups and mild traumatic brain injury groups. The present study found scientifically significant changes in the pupil light reflex following acute sport-related concussion in national level rugby league athletes compared to non-concussed athletes.
The neurological pupil index for athletes with sport-related concussion were found to be statistically smaller than non-concussed athletes. Similar to previous research investigating mild traumatic brain injuries, the resting and minimum pupil diameter were found to be significantly different between a sport-related concussion group and non-concussion group. Results of the present study suggests the pupil light reflex may provide an objective physiological biomarker for diagnosis and recovery monitoring of an acute sport-related concussion in national level rugby league athletes. The change in the pupil light reflex observed in the present study suggest the potential application within the diagnosis and recovery monitoring of an acute sport-related concussion in national level rugby league athletes.<br>Thesis (Masters)<br>Master of Medical Research (MMedRes)<br>School of Medical Science<br>Griffith Health<br>Full Text
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Taylor, Sarah Elizabeth. ""What about us?" shedding light on the rural school athletic experiences of four girls of Little Salmon Carmacks First Nations in the Yukon Territory." Thesis, University of British Columbia, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/44499.
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This study explored the sport experiences of four Little Salmon Carmacks First Nations (LSCFN) girls from Carmacks, Yukon Territory. Along with their stories I also tell my own, as I was their coach and teacher during their time in organized sports. Throughout the study the girls described their sport experiences as being enmeshed in notions and issues surrounding their race (Native), gender (female), and location (rurality). These are unpacked and discussed throughout the study. Their stories suggested a need for further attention to pedagogy regarding Physical Education and coaching, as well as intersectionality and the impacts that this has on rural teacher preparation/hiring and retention policies.
Books on the topic "Light athletics"
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1971-, Warner Kurt, ed. Friday night light: Inspiration for the game of life. Zondervan, 2009.
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Adelman, Clifford. Light and shadows on college athletes: College transcripts and labor market history. U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement, 1991.
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Adelman, Clifford. Light and shadows on college athletes: College transcripts and labor market history. U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement, 1990.
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United States. Office of Educational Research and Improvement, ed. Light and shadows on college athletes: College transcripts and labor market history. U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement, 1991.
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Institute, Pennsylvania bar, ed. Entertainers, athletes and broadcasters: It's not all lights, camera & action. Pennsylvania Bar Institute, 2004.
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Eidsaa, Thomas. Nordics, the Chosen People: The Chosen People of the of the Law of Love and Light, Peace, Civilization, Beauty, Athletics, Science, History and Religion. Independently Published, 2019.
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Krüger, Michael, Christian Becker, and Stefan Nielsen. German Sports, Doping, and Politics. Rowman & Littlefield, 2015. https://doi.org/10.5040/9798881815288.
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In the Cold War era, sport was not just a symbol of the power and strength of a nation-state, but of certain ideological systems of politics. With the pressure for athletes to succeed at its zenith, many East German athletes were given anabolic steroids by their country’s own sport federation. While doping in East Germany has been intensely researched in the past decades, the state of West German athletics during this time has remained largely a mystery. In fact, doping was a common practice on both sides of the Iron Curtain. But how many athletes were involved? And who knew about these practices? In order to answer these questions, the Federal Institute for Sport Science in Germany supported a research project to shed light on the other, West German side of doping history. Based on analyses of authentic documents and archives, German Sports, Doping and Politics: A History of Performance Enhancement is a unique study spanning from 1950-2007. Translated from its original German, and supplemented with new material written especially for an international audience, this innovative book addresses many important questions about a topic with worldwide implications. Part I deals with the history of doping in the post-war period of the 1950s and ‘60s; Part II focuses on the apex of doping, as well as the beginnings of the anti-doping movement; and Part III considers the development of doping since the Reunification and the foundation of the World Anti-Doping Agency and the National Anti-Doping Agency in Germany. Written for a global audience, German Sports, Doping, and Politics explains and reveals the truly remarkable processes of doping and anti-doping that have evolved since the Cold War. While sports historians will find this book of great interest, it is also a significant study for anyone who wants to look beyond the surface of sports and doping as reported by the media.
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Fiennes, Ranulph, Sophie Parkes, and Dave Heeley. From Light to Dark. Pitch Publishing (Brighton) Limited, 2016.
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Cannoot, Pieter, Cathérine Van de Graaf, Ariël Decoster, Claire Poppelwell-Scevak, and Sarah Schoentjes. "Hormonal Eligibility Criteria in Women’s Professional Sports Under the ECHR: The Case of Caster Semenya v. Switzerland." In Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Rights. Springer Nature Switzerland, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-56452-9_5.
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AbstractAlthough society is (slowly) evolving, rigid gender stereotypes still persist in the world of professional sports. In line with the creation of a strict binary division of athletes, sex-testing policies based on stereotypical considerations of womanhood have come to target ‘overly masculine’ women athletes with variations of sex characteristics (VSC), as elevated levels of testosterone are believed to constitute a competitive advantage.Some international sports federations, such as World Athletics, have adopted hormonal eligibility criteria (HEC) for women’s sports competitions, although the underlying scientific evidence has been strongly contested. Athletes are excluded if they do not comply with these requirements. The standard way of reducing testosterone levels is via the use of hormonal contraceptives, although irreversible surgical treatment also occurs. HEC for sports competitions raises important issues in respect of the fundamental rights of professional women athletes with VSC, and have been challenged before the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS).In this chapter, we analyze the HEC set by World Athletics in light of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), which is the relevant framework for addressing human rights concerns since Switzerland accepts jurisdiction for appeals against CAS decisions. We discuss the relevant societal background, argue how HEC for sports competitions violates the individual’s right to bodily and mental integrity as protected by Article 3 ECHR, and explain that the scope of the state’s positive obligations under Article 8 ECHR needs to be interpreted as encompassing a duty to ensure the effective protection of an athlete’s bodily and psychological integrity. Finally, we set out why HEC directed at women athletes with VSC amounts to intersectional discrimination in breach of Article 14 ECHR in conjunction with Articles 3 and 8 ECHR.
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Rietiker, Daniel. "Freedom of Expression of Athletes and Players: The Current and Potential Role of the European Court of Human Rights as a Watchdog in Sport." In Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Rights. Springer Nature Switzerland, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-56452-9_10.
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AbstractProfessional athletes enjoy many privileges, but their special status in society imposes on them duties that go far beyond the responsibilities of ordinary citizens. For example, they are generally expected to abstain from certain political statements (principle of political neutrality) and might face disciplinary sanctions for infringing that prohibition. This chapter focuses on the European Court of Human Rights’ current and future contribution as a watchdog with a view to protect the right of athletes to freedom of expression (Article 10 ECHR).In Part 1 of this chapter, cases that have already been decided by the Court in the field of sport will be analyzed. The case of Šimunić v. Croatia indicates that freedom of expression, within Article 10 ECHR, is not unlimited. Three recent judgments related to Turkey, delivered in 2021, will also be addressed; these concern sports sanctions and financial penalties imposed by the Turkish Football Federation on account of statements made by athletes to the media or messages posted and/or shared on social media.In Part 2, the chapter will discuss the potential role of the ECtHR in securing the freedom of expression of athletes in the future in light of the principle of political neutrality in sport, which has yet to be addressed by the Court.
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Scanlon, Thomas F. "Athletics, Initiation, and Pederasty." In Eros & Greek Athletics. Oxford University PressNew York, NY, 2002. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780195138894.003.0004.
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Abstract Though It is essential to understand the character and history of the Olympics as the earliest known regular athletic festival among the Greeks, a myriad of other games testify to the use of athletics in constructing Greek society, The athletic contests of Greek myth and history were held in a variety of contexts: pure entertainment, physical education, funeral games, sacred festivals, and initiation rituals, The last of these occasions may be the least obvious, since it has not received much scholarly attention lately, but it is an essential strand in the complicated social nexus of Greek athletics. Moreover, In recent decades some scholarship has argued that Greek initiation had its origins in a prehistoric, India European ritual that assigned a significant role to homosexuality, or more specifically pederasty, in Greek culture. Since much of this work discusses issues of gender and sexuality In relation to Greek sports, it Is crucial that these theories of an initiatory origin of pederasty be examined In relation to athletics. Though origins per se are of less interest here than later historical manifestations, most of the Initiation theories claim that the Initiation-pederasty nexus continued to function in various ways in the historical period. Thus the theories may shed light on historical practice.
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Sommers, Robert. "From Bobby Jones to the Second World War." In Golf Anecdotes. Oxford University PressNew York, NY, 2004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780195172669.003.0005.
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Abstract In golf, the center of power shifted remarkably after the First World War. Where earlier the great players had all been British, they were American when the war ended. A generation of British youth had been devastated by the war’s slaughter. Compared with British and European losses, American casualties had been light, and perhaps beca1,1se the war had been fought so far away, young Americans had been free to develop. Whatever the reason; Americans now ruled athletics.
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Shatakshi and Priya Mishra. "Female Athletes and Energy Requirements." In Advances in Medical Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care. IGI Global, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-6317-1.ch007.
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The investigation aimed to delve into the energy dynamics of elite female Athletes during the 2021/2022 season, shedding light on their energy expenditure, intake, and the prevalence of low energy availability. Dietary recalls unveiled an average energy intake of 2274±450 kcal, indicating a notable discordance between energy expenditure and consumption, hinting at potential inadequacies in meeting the athlete's fueling needs. Further analysis uncovered nuances in carbohydrate intake, revealing levels below recommended guidelines on match days, possibly compromising the athletes' ability to replenish muscle glycogen stores adequately. Such discrepancies in energy balance can have profound implications for performance and overall well-being, as they may impede optimal physiological functioning and hinder athletic performances.
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Nicholson, Nigel. "Beautiful (Male) Bodies." In Victory and Celebration. Oxford University PressNew York, NY, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1093/9780197626368.003.0004.
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Abstract Beauty is a central feature in the representation of the victor in victory memorials, and this chapter explores its nature. This beauty is of a particular sort, not a hard-won, rugged beauty of a man of the world but the luminous, ethereal, and highly sexualized beauty of a young man on the cusp of adulthood. Details are not picked out; rather, the victor is like a shining light. Athletics, in these memorials, is about not the dirt, blood, or cracking backs of two competitors straining against each other but the brilliance of one winner dazzling the crowd. The emphasis on this kind of beauty may seem to emasculate or feminize the victor, but as a dazzling light, the victor is framed as active and intrusive, not an object of desire providing the crowd with pleasure. Rather, he is an awesome force striking the crowd with wonder and even bewilderment.
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Pope, S. W. "Amateurism." In Patriotic Games. Oxford University PressNew York, NY, 1997. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780195091335.003.0002.
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Abstract Popular wisdom has it that amateurism is the original, pure state of sport. Every four years, during the Olympics, a bevy of sportswriters and cultural commentators credit the ancient Greeks for having initiated competitive athletics out of a deep, genuine love of sport for sport’s sake, and as an appropriate activity for praising their gods. In stark contrast, contemporary labormanagement disputes in American sports evoke diatribes about the “corrupting” influence of professionalism. For example, in 1995, the distinguished New York Times columnist Robert Lipsyte lamented that sports now “show us spoiled fools as role models, cities and colleges held hostage and games that exist only to hawk products.” Not only do athletes not “stand for anything beyond themselves,” Lipsyte says, but the “connection between player and fan has been irrevocably destabilized.” “Instead of sports,” he writes, “we happily root for cartoons competing in athletic theme parks fueled without apology by violent thrills and endorsement dollars.” Although Lipsyte notes that Americans lost faith in the promise of sport during the late stages of the Vietnam War (“Vietnam punched out the lights of manhood,” he says), such statements about the corrupting influence of commercialism and professionalism on sports are nothing new.
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Pope, S. W. "The World War I American Military Sporting Experience." In Patriotic Games. Oxford University PressNew York, NY, 1997. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780195091335.003.0008.
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Abstract Between 1917 and 1919, the armed services made sports and athletic training a central component of military life. Millions of enlisted men participated in organized sports at domestic training camps and behind the front lines in France. On playing fields at home and in Europe, “narrow-chested clerks made three-base hits on the same ball teams with college athletes and lean-visaged philosophers learned how to use their fists,” boasted Scientific American. At Camp Devens, one could see Walter R. Agard, a former Amherst College Greek instructor, spar with light-heavyweight champion “Battling” Levinsky (aka Barney Lebrowitz). “Uncle Sam has created not only an army of soldiers,” one writer observed, but “an army of athletes.” Sportswriter Albert Britt suggested that every high school and college construct memorial lists alongside the playing fields-these would bear the names of the soldier athletes who had made the ultimate sacrifice. “Let their memory be an inspiration,” Britt declared, “to bodily fitness and clean, hard sportsmanship for every boy who comes after.”
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Kinchen, Shirletta. "Beauty and the Black Student Revolt." In An Unseen Light. University Press of Kentucky, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.5810/kentucky/9780813175515.003.0015.
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At the height of the Black Power movement, African American students, especially those attending predominantly white colleges and universities, demanded access to and inclusion in their institutions’ resources. Their demands included Black Studies and Black History programs, the end of racist practices by faculty and administrators, and more culturally sensitive programs that reflected their lived experiences. This essay examines how the Black Power movement sought to redefine the beauty aesthetic by exploring how African American students at Memphis State University in the late 1960s and early 1970s politicized the campus positions traditionally reserved for white students. In 1970 Maybelline Forbes was elected the first black homecoming queen at Memphis State. As athletic teams began to integrate during the 1960s and 1970s, black women struggled to penetrate the membership ranks of cheerleading squads, serve as homecoming queens, and join other spaces that excluded them. This essay demonstrates how these positions became contested spaces for the larger black student protest movement, thus offering a different perspective on how black activists engaged in protest on college campuses in the Black Power era.
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Frost, Dennis J. "Athletes First." In More Than Medals. Cornell University Press, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.7591/cornell/9781501753084.003.0006.
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This chapter focuses on Japan's preparations for the 2020 Games, shedding light on what changed and did not change after 1998 and why. It explores key questions about the role Tokyo's second Paralympics were envisioned to play in 2020 and beyond. It also analyses the biggest developments for Tokyo 2020 that stemmed from institutional changes at the international and national levels. The chapter examines Japan's most recent Olympic bids, which offer striking evidence of ongoing, significant changes in the bidding process for the Paralympics. It reviews the recent years in Japan that witnessed a combination of increased funding for disability sports, new forms of organizational support, efforts to integrate nondisabled and disability sports under a single government ministry, and legal changes related to both sports and disability.
Conference papers on the topic "Light athletics"
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Schnipke, Jeremy R., Thomas G. Rounds, Jacob P. Sroka, et al. "Shoulder Proprioception Device (S.P.D.): A Novel Design for Measuring Shoulder Joint Proprioception." In ASME 2019 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/imece2019-11948.
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Abstract Shoulder injuries are a serious and costly issue, particularly in physically intensive professions like athletics and the military. Previous data indicates a dangerous feedback mechanism between reduced shoulder proprioception due to previous injury and higher probability of re-injury due to reduced proprioception. It is therefore important for organizations to possess a device that can accurately and efficiently evaluate and track an individual’s shoulder proprioception, especially following injury. Existing technologies that fill this role are generally impractical or do not quantify proprioception to the necessary levels of accuracy. The Shoulder Proprioception Device (SPD) therefore strives to measure and quantify three-dimensional shoulder proprioception in a highly accurate, user-friendly, and cost-effective manner. This device employs two Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) with nine degrees-of-freedom attached to the lateral and frontal sides of the upper arm. These sensors are connected to a microcontroller board with a touch screen and datalogger. The screen displays the shoulder angles in real-time and allows the user to store discrete angle positions for further analysis through the data-logger. The system is compact (390 cubic centimeter volume), light (0.34 kilograms), and cost effective ($179 per unit). This device is capable of measuring, in a total procedural time of seven minutes, shoulder proprioception within two degrees of accuracy along the three anatomical planes of motion: sagittal flexion/extension, frontal abduction/adduction, and transverse abduction/adduction. This device is able to both aid upper extremity research and provide data to those making return to duty decisions following injury.
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Angelova-Igova, Boryana, and Ivan Slavchev. "SOME GENDER ISSUES AROUND SPORTS OFFICIALS IN THE CONTEMPORARY BULGARIAN SOCIETY." In INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONGRESS “APPLIED SPORTS SCIENCES”. Scientific Publishing House NSA Press, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.37393/icass2022/73.
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ABSTRACT Sport is a mirror of the culture in which it develops, therefore analyzing the problems and trends in sport we have the opportunity to see a simplified model of society itself. The subject of our study is to understand how much our society is a subject of a gender stereotypes and to which extent contemporary women and men are free to express themselves in any public sphere of their choice. The case with sports officials sheds light on this problem. In the period May 2021 - January 2022, we conducted a study, within the international project Raising the growth and participation of female sports officials in Europe (WINS Project), supported by the Erasmus + Sport program, on the state and attitudes of Bulgarian sports officials, in all sports. We noticed several facts, typical for the modern Bulgarian society: Bulgarian women do not suffer from strong gender stereotypes regarding what is a “male” or a “female” occupation. However, we notice a low level of involvement of women as officials in “men’s sports”, such as football, boxing and taekwondo and very high in “women’s sports”: almost 99% in rhythmic gymnastics. Yet there is a positive trend in terms of women’s involvement in “men’s” sports. There has been an increase in recent years of women officials in sports such as taekwondo, boxing, football, weightlifting, but we are still very far from the desired equality. Bulgarian women occupy a large part of the low-level sport officials’ positions in athletics, but there are few women occupying higher positions and women also have lower salaries. In sports refereeing there are no legal differences that give privileges to one or the other sex, but this “equality” in some cases harms women who, due to motherhood or various ailments, have specific needs and requirements for working hours and work environment.
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Verster, Jaco, Sudesh Sivarasu, Tinashe Mutsvangwa, and Janine Gray. "A Surface Curvature Technique for Analysing Scapular Dyskinesis." In 2019 Design of Medical Devices Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/dmd2019-3275.
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Scapular dyskinesis is a common occurrence in overhead athletes, i.e. athletes who participate in any sport where the upper arm and shoulder is used above the athlete’s head. However, no consensus has been reached on how to evaluate scapular dyskinesis quantitatively. This article describes the development of a measurement technique that can be used to evaluate certain key clinical parameters specific to scapular dyskinesis. The technique employs a 3D structured light computer vision approach to create a surface map of the soft-tissue across the scapula. This surface map is then analyzed using a surface curvature analysis to identify the key clinical parameters associated with scapular dyskinesis. The main advantage of this method is that it provides a marker-less 3D approach. This may aid with diagnosis and monitoring of scapular dyskinesis by allowing measurement data to be collected both before and after treatment and rehabilitation. We expect that this technique will make the monitoring of treatment effectiveness easier while contributing to diagnostic computer vision.
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Forester, Emily, and Tara Pellegrino. "Amenorrhea and Stress Fractures in Female New Jersey Division III Collegiate Runners: An Opportunity for Increased Health Education." In 27th Annual Rowan-Virtua Research Day. Rowan University Libraries, 2023. https://doi.org/10.31986/issn.2689-0690_rdw.stratford_research_day.4_2023.
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Background: In the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), 9.1% of the injuries reported by Women’s cross country athletes between 2014-2019 were fractures. Although excessive exercise is a major contributor to the development of amenorrhea, there are currently no studies on the association between amenorrhea and stress fractures in NJ NCAA Division III Women’s cross country or track athletes. This study aims to determine if there is an association between incidence of amenorrhea and subsequent occurrence of stress fractures among this population. Methods: This is a survey based study. Participants must be female athletes over the age of 18 who currently participate in collegiate cross country or track running at a NJ Division III school. In total, 68 survey responses were collected. Data was analyzed using SPSS. Results: Of the 68 participants, 58.8% missed their menstrual cycle and 45.6% experienced a stress fracture during training or competition. There is a significant association between having missed at least one menstrual cycle during training or competition and the number of stress fractures experienced by NJ Division III female cross country and track athletes (p = 0.044). Only 30.9% of respondents indicated that someone from their school’s staff spoke to them about the importance of maintaining regular menstruation during training. Conclusions: This study confirms that both amenorrhea and stress fractures are commonly seen among NJ NCAA Division III female cross country and track athletes. Our data also highlights a need for increased education of NJ Division III female athletes regarding the importance of maintaining regular menstruation as a means of stress fracture prevention. Further investigation of the role of amenorrhea on the incidence of stress fractures may shine light on an important area for prevention and increased health education.
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MANCINI, Nicola, Emilia Florina GROSU, Nicole MAUSSIER, and Dario COLELLA. "Reaction Times, Agility and Body Mass Index: Differences Between Boys and Girls in Multisport." In International Conference of the Universitaria Consortium “Education for Health and Perfomance”. Presa Universitară Clujeană, 2023. https://doi.org/10.24193/icu2022.21.
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Background: Children who practice multiple sports in an organized form demonstrate higher levels of motor coordination when compared to children who regularly practice only one sport. In sporting and non-sporting situations, the ability to react in the shortest time to external stimuli, agility in changes of direction and physical characteristics, are important qualitative aspects that affect performance and success in growing boys and girls. Aim: The purpose of this study is to compare whether the multi-sport activity carried out for several years, may have created significant differences between males and females aged 11-12 years on agility, simple reaction times to visual stimuli and body mass index (BMI). Materials and methods: In the present study 96 students participated, of which 49 girls (age: 11.52 ± .51 years) and 47 boys (age: 11.48 ± .51 years) practicing different sports disciplines (football, athletics, basketball, volleyball). Agility was assessed through the hexagon agility test (HAT). The measurement of simple reaction times to visual stimuli for the dominant upper and lower limb was carried out through the tests: Reaction Time simple upper limb dominant (RTs UL) and Reaction Time simple lower limb dominant (RTs LL) using mobile instrumentation with led light discs and tablets (FITLIGHT Trainer ™ Sports Corp, Canada). Height and weight were measured for the BMI calculation. The Student's t test for independent samples was used to determine if there is a statistically significant difference between the means of the two groups (male and female) independent of each other in each test administered. Statistical analyzes were performed using IBM SPSS vers. 25 for Windows. Results: In the comparison of the means of the results in all the tests administered and in the calculation of the BMI, no statistically significant difference was found for both sexes. Conclusion and recommendations: Boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 12 who regularly practice multi-sport have high levels of motor performance and a good state of physical fitness but it must be specified that the ability to react to visual stimuli in the shortest possible time and that of being more agile does not seem to depend on gender at this stage of growth. These indications are useful for implementing methodological interventions aimed at improving the ability to process information and more performing motor responses with similar interventions without distinction of gender
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Am Eam, Nanthawan. "The Development of Muay Thai Training Game for Tourism 4.0." In 13th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2022). AHFE International, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1002085.
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This research aims to develop game training kits for Muay Thai sports in order to make Muay Thai training a leisure exercise. The training armor is equipped with 5 sensors to measure stinging forces and 5 light signals. There are three levels of light jamming time, including 1 second for beginners, 0.8 seconds for intermediate skilled athletes and 0.5 for professionals. In the light of the light signal, there are 9 forms of sticking. The research has developed a force measurement system and a real-time transmission program system to be displayed on the screen. Score counts can be accumulated for the same escalation as playing games. 15 participants from athletes and trainers tested the training equipment, with three minutes of continuous sting tests in each round and six punches in total. The results showed that the training equipment has good performance. The transmission program system can display punches, scores and counts of punches in real time, and can be statistically recorded to know the development of the athletes. The participants suggested adding sensor installation points and faster light fixture times.
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Anderson, Melissa, Caitlin Gallo, Jessica Gill, et al. "9.1 Estimated age of first athletic exposure predicts baseline neurofilament light, ubiquitin carboxyl-terminal hydrolase L1, glial fibrillary acidic protein, and tau serum levels in female athletes and military cadets." In 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport. BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2023-concussion.341.
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Yancheva, Mariya, Galina Domuschieva-Rogleva, and Michail Georgiev. "MENTAL TRAINING OF SAMBO ATHLETES THROUGH APPLICATION OF INSTRUMENTAL METHODS." In INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONGRESS “APPLIED SPORTS SCIENCES”. Scientific Publishing House NSA Press, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.37393/icass2022/58.
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ABSTRACT A number of methods for mental training have been developed and approved in sports practice - progressive muscle relaxation, autogenic training, visualization, mental imagery, and different forms of meditation. In order to be mastered and efficiently used, however, they should be applied continuously and repeatedly. In recent years, the efforts of mental training specialists have been aimed at developing and implementing machine instrumentation methods, which prove to have more powerful effects and accelerate the processes of mental training. The basis of these methods is biofeedback. The aim of this study is to research the impact of cognitive training through machine instrumentation methods on significant for sports performance psychological factors. We used: Thoughtstream Stand-Alone System – a personal biofeedback training system, and Procyon Light and Sound Mind Machine - Full Spectrum Audio-Visual Synthesizer. The research was done among three groups (66 sambo athletes, 49 men, 17 women) with a mean age of 19,2 years (±4.2). Different machine instrumentation methods were applied to the two experimental groups. The first group undertook 10 sessions of a mixed program of 15-minute duration with Procyon Light and Sound Mind Machine. The second group undertook 8 mental training sessions with The Thought Stream Personal Biofeedback System. The third group used autogenous training as a relaxation method. Two measurements were made to evaluate the experiment results – before and after the impact. The indexes of sensorimotor coordination, time-movement anticipation, reaction test, and risk choice behavior were measured. The measurements were made with the help of the Vienna test system. The comparative analysis (Wilcoxon) establishes significant differences between the first and second testing in the two experimental groups regarding sensorimotor coordination, time anticipation, reaction test, and risk choice behavior. The obtained results from the research show that the apparatus methods for mental training are more efficient than the traditional ones, such as the autogenic training applied in the control group.
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Rowson, Steven, and Stefan M. Duma. "Assessing the Capability of Helmets to Prevent Concussion: Principles and Applications of the STAR Evaluation System." In ASME 2012 Summer Bioengineering Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/sbc2012-80757.
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Research has estimated that between 1.6 and 3.8 million sports-related concussions are sustained in the United States each year [1]. In light of new research suggesting that potential long-term neurodegenerative effects can result from repetitive brain injuries, concussions have been placed under the national spotlight as a primary health concern. While minimizing the exposure of athletes to head impact is one important component of reducing the incidence of concussion, improvement in head protection is another essential element. This paper focuses on a new mechanism to evaluate the protective capabilities of helmets in relation to concussion.
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Nastas, Natalia, Ecaterina Lungu, and Natalia Putin. "New impact in sports corruption." In The International Scientific Congress "Sports. Olimpysm. Health". SOH 2023. 8th Edition. The State University of Physical Education and Sport, 2025. https://doi.org/10.52449/soh23.39.
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Actuality. Corruption in sports refers to any unethical or illegal activities that compromise the integrity of sporting events, organizations, or athletes. It can take various forms, including match-fixing, doping, bribery, embezzlement, and other forms of dishonest behavior. Corruption in sports not only tarnishes the reputation of the games but also undermines the principles of fair competition and sportsmanship. Here are some key aspects and examples of corruption in sports: Match-Fixing: Match-fixing occurs when athletes, officials, or individuals involved in sports conspire to manipulate the outcome of a game or event. This can involve intentionally losing, scoring own goals, or ensuring that certain outcomes occur to benefit those involved in the fix, often for financial gain. Doping: Doping involves the use of banned substances or methods to enhance an athlete's performance. This practice is not only unethical but also poses health risks to athletes. Organizations like the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) work to combat doping in sports by implementing testing and regulations. Bribery and Corruption: Corruption can also manifest as bribery, where athletes or officials accept money or gifts to influence their decisions or actions in sports. This can range from bribing referees to influence match outcomes to paying off officials for favorable treatment. Embezzlement: Embezzlement occurs when individuals in positions of trust within sports organizations misappropriate funds for personal gain. This can involve stealing ticket revenue, sponsorship money, or other financial resources meant for the development of sports. Governance Issues: Sports organizations, including governing bodies and national associations, may become corrupt when leaders or officials engage in fraudulent practices, such as nepotism, misappropriation of funds, or election rigging. Gambling: The rise of sports betting can also contribute to corruption, as individuals may attempt to manipulate outcomes to profit from their bets. This can create incentives for match-fixing and other forms of cheating. The purpose of the research is to present a summary of the scientific literature on the threats to corruption in sport; introduce a framework to categorise these threats; identify research gaps in the field and provide safeguarding recommendations for sport organizations. Corruption in sports serves various purposes, although all of them are unethical and detrimental to the integrity of sports and fair competition. It's important to note that corruption in sports is not justifiable, and its purposes are harmful. Here are some of the purposes behind corruption in sports: Financial Gain: One of the primary purposes of corruption in sports is financial gain. Individuals involved in corrupt practices, such as match-fixing, bribery, or embezzlement, seek to profit from their actions. This can involve players, coaches, officials, or even organized crime syndicates looking to make money through illegal means. Influence and Power: Corruption can also be driven by the desire for influence and power within the sports world. Individuals may engage in corrupt activities to secure positions of authority, gain control over sports organizations, or manipulate the outcomes of events to their advantage. Preservation of Reputation: In some cases, athletes or teams may resort to corrupt practices to protect or enhance their reputation. This can involve doping to achieve better results and maintain a positive public image, even if it means cheating. Maintaining Employment: Athletes, coaches, and other individuals involved in sports may engage in corrupt practices to ensure their continued employment or contract extensions. This can include actions such as point-shaving in team sports to influence the final score without drawing suspicion. Research into corruption in sports typically employs various methods to gather data, analyze trends, and uncover the underlying causes and consequences of corrupt practices. These research methods can be broadly categorized into quantitative and qualitative approaches, and they often involve a combination of techniques. Here are some common methods used in researching corruption in sports: Surveys and Questionnaires: surveys or questionnaires to collect data from athletes, coaches, officials, and other stakeholders in the sports world. These surveys can ask about personal experiences with corruption, perceptions of corruption within the sport, and attitudes toward anti-corruption measures. Interviews: In-depth interviews with key informants, such as athletes, coaches, sports officials, and experts, can provide valuable qualitative data. Interviews allow researchers to explore the motivations, behaviors, and perspectives of individuals involved in or affected by corruption in sports. Content Analysis: Researchers analyze written, audiovisual, or digital content related to sports, such as news articles, social media discussions, and legal documents. Content analysis can help identify and track instances of corruption, as well as public reactions and perceptions. Case Studies: Researchers often conduct detailed case studies of specific instances of corruption in sports. This qualitative approach involves in-depth examination of the circumstances, individuals involved, and consequences of particular corruption cases. Data Mining: With the proliferation of digital data, researchers can use data mining techniques to extract valuable insights from vast datasets related to sports, including financial transactions, betting patterns, and social media interactions. Data mining can help detect irregularities and suspicious activities. Observation: Ethnographic research involves observing and immersing oneself in the sports environment to gain firsthand insights into the culture, practices, and dynamics related to corruption. Researchers may attend sporting events, interact with participants, and document their observations. Secondary Data Analysis: Researchers often analyze existing datasets and reports related to sports corruption. This can include data from sports governing bodies, law enforcement agencies, and academic studies. Secondary data analysis allows for the examination of trends and patterns over time. Surveillance and Whistleblower Reports: Surveillance methods and whistleblower reports can be valuable sources of information on corrupt activities in sports. These reports can include evidence of match-fixing, doping, and other illicit activities. Network Analysis: Researchers use network analysis techniques to map out relationships and connections among individuals and organizations involved in corruption in sports. This approach helps identify key actors and their roles in corrupt networks. Comparative Studies: Comparative research involves analyzing corruption in sports across different countries, regions, or sports disciplines. This approach allows researchers to identify variations in corrupt practices and anti-corruption efforts. Research findings and results in the area of corruption in sports have revealed numerous insights into the extent, causes, consequences, and strategies to combat corruption within the sports industry. While specific findings can vary depending on the research focus and methodology, here are some common themes and key findings from studies on corruption in sports: Prevalence of Corruption: Research consistently highlights that corruption in sports is a widespread problem that affects various sports disciplines and regions across the world. Studies have documented cases of match-fixing, doping, bribery, and embezzlement in both amateur and professional sports. Financial Impact: Corruption in sports can have significant financial consequences. Research has shown that match-fixing and doping scandals can lead to financial losses for sports organizations, sponsors, and broadcasters. Additionally, corruption can deter legitimate investment in sports. Motivations: Studies often explore the motivations behind corrupt practices in sports. Financial gain, the pursuit of power and influence, and a desire for success or recognition are among the primary motivations identified for individuals involved in corruption in sports. In conclusion, corruption in sports represents a significant and multifaceted challenge that has far-reaching consequences for athletes, organizations, fans, and the integrity of sports as a whole. The findings and research in this area have shed light on the prevalence, motivations, and impacts of corruption in various sports disciplines around the world. Corruption in sports encompasses practices such as match-fixing, doping, bribery, embezzlement, and more, with financial gain, power, and influence often serving as key motivations. It is not limited to a particular sport or region, and it can undermine the very essence of fair competition, sportsmanship, and trust that underpin the sporting world. Efforts to combat corruption in sports involve a combination of stringent regulations, effective monitoring and enforcement, education and awareness programs, whistleblower protection, and enhanced transparency and governance within sports organizations. Technology also plays a pivotal role in both detecting and perpetrating corruption, presenting both challenges and opportunities for anti-corruption efforts. Preserving the integrity of sports is essential not only for the well-being of athletes but also for maintaining the trust and enthusiasm of fans and sponsors. Corruption erodes the core values of sports and can lead to financial losses, damaged reputations, and a decline in fan engagement.
Reports on the topic "Light athletics"
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Ferraz, António, Pedro Duarte-Mendes, Hugo Sarmento, João Valente-dos-Santos, and Bruno Travassos. A Review of the use of the Electronic Tracking Systems on the Performance of Elite Athletes in Team Sports – Trends and Future Directions. INPLASY - International Platform of Registered Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocols, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.37766/inplasy2022.11.0080.
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Review question / Objective: To understand the applicability of tracking systems in team sports on the last decade by emerging an understanding of how the use of different variables and research goals may be profitable to develop a comprehensive framework that might help to shed a light into team sports performance and athlete´s well-being. Rationale: To implement a training monitoring system, there is a need to understand how the different metrics available in training and competition may be manipulated to enhance the understanding of the context of performance in team sports. Additionally, how the information from tracking technology devices have been applied and what are the main issues that have being studied, in order to improve further research and practice.
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School maintenance worker dies after falling 20 feet from a ladder while servicing an outdoor athletic field light. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1994. http://dx.doi.org/10.26616/nioshsface93nj106.
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