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This article examines, filtering through the core beliefs of the Humanistic Movement, correlations of the Olympic Games, tracing their development from their origins in Ancient Greece to their modern revival and transformation.
Gheorghe BRANIȘTE +2 more
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Measuring an Olympic and Paralympic Effect on Sport Participation [PDF]
An Olympic and Paralympic effect on sport participation has never been robustly measured. 1- Is it possible to find out whether Olympic and Paralympic Games have caused sport participation changes?
Dr Dikaia Chatziefstathiou +4 more
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Abstract We investigated the effect of internal and external cooling on high‐intensity intermittent cycling performance and cognitive function in the heat. Twenty‐nine males completed a control trial (CON) and a cooling trial (ice slurry and ice collar; COOL) in the heat (33°C, 50% relative humidity) involving a 40 min intermittent cycling protocol ...
Stacey Cowe +3 more
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SLIPPERY SLOPE ? ASSESSING THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE 2002 WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH [PDF]
This paper provides an empirical examination of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. Our analysis of taxable sales in the counties in which Olympic events took place finds that some sectors such as hotels and restaurants prospered while
Robert A. BAADE +2 more
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Long-term legacy implications for Olympic Games [PDF]
Celebrations have been occurring throughout history from the commemoration of phases of the moon, to historical and cultural festivals in addition to life cycle celebrations of birth, marriage and death.
Jones, Ian, Sadd, Deborah
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Abstract A mixed‐method heat acclimation (HA) protocol may optimise performance by supporting the training taper while promoting thermal adaptation; however, the impact on cardiovascular and fluid‐regulatory adjustments to protect health is unknown. Therefore, we examined the effects of a mixed‐method heat protocol on physiological responses, including
Daniel Snape +5 more
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A case of equine piroplasmosis in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. [PDF]
Aida H +4 more
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Mechanisms of haemoglobin mass expansion following heat stress
Abstract figure legend Theorised mechanisms of heat stress‐induced erythropoiesis which may facilitate the expansion of haemoglobin mass. A, acute: heat stress‐induced renal ischaemia. Redistribution of blood flow away from the kidneys to facilitate thermoregulation during heat stress could reduce renal oxygen delivery, subsequently lowering renal PO2${
Elliott J. Jenkins +4 more
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