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Comparing some blood parameters of ski racers and long-distance athletes
The aim of this study is to make a comparison of some blood parameters of the elite level strength athletes in two different branches. Sixty male and female sedentary and national elite level athletes in the range of 18-22 years voluntarily participated ...
Banu Can +3 more
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The (in)visibility of groomed ski runs [PDF]
I analyse the visibility of “groomed” ski runs under different lighting conditions. A model of human contrast sensitivity predicts that the spatial period of groomed snow may render it invisible in the shade or on overcast days. I confirm this prediction with visual demonstrations and make a suggestion to improve visibility.
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The EMG, NIRS, and RPE responses to two turn transition techniques in alpine skiing
Summary: Objective: Two techniques facilitate the transition in an alpine ski turn, extension (EXT) and flexion (FLEX). The purpose of this study is to compare NIRS, EMG, and RPE responses between EXT and FLEX in expert level skiers.
John G. Seifert +3 more
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The descriptive method employs a qualitative sort of research methodology. 16 water ski and wakeboard athletes 9 men and 7 women made up the study's population and samples.
Uzizatun Maslikah +5 more
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Forage responses to heli-ski run development
This project measured the effect of run development programs by heli-ski operators on forage abundance for caribou and other species.
Steven F. Wilson
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The recent growth and spread of smart sensor technologies make these connected devices suitable for diagnostic and monitoring in different fields. In particular, these sensors are useful in diagnostics for control of diseases or during rehabilitation ...
Caterina Russo +3 more
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IMPACT OF SKI RUNNING AND SKI ORIENTATION ON THE ENVIROMENT
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the existence of environmental problems in ski sports. They must not disturb its environmental sustainability and be realized under optimal conditions of the environment. The results obtained unequivocally reveal weaknesses in organizing and conducting winter sports events.
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At the End of a Slippery Slope: A Pilot Study of Deceleration Mats for Snow Tubing
On-slope pilot testing of snow tubes was conducted at two ski areas in the United States to examine the effects of deceleration mats. Snow tube and rider kinematics were measured using an instrumented bodysuit and a GPS system worn by the rider. For each
Irving S. Scher +3 more
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Abstract The Internet of Things is emerging as a crucial technology in aiding humans and making their lives easier. Among the human population, a large percentage of people suffer from disabilities resulting in challenges in everyday life particularly people with visual disabilities.
Hania Tarik +8 more
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Purpose : to develop a system of ski training exercises using a functional simulator at physical training lessons. Material : The study took 90 young men attended 10 class.
M.G. Lazarenko
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