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Avui en dia, el món de la tecnologia està en constant avenç, i cada cop cobra més importància en molts àmbits de la vida quotidiana. Aquest fet també es dona en l'esport, on actualment existeixen moltes tecnologies i softwares que aporten millores en el rendiment i salut dels esportistes, entre molts altres aspectes, contribuint així, amb una pràctica esportiva més efectiva i segura. Moltes d'aquestes eines utilitzades són només accessibles per equips o esportistes que disposen d'un alt pressupost, limitant així l'accés d'aquests beneficis a un grup molt reduït d'esportistes o atletes. En aquest projecte es dissenya i desenvolupa una pàgina web que permet als professionals del sector, controlar l'estat físic dels esportistes. Això s'aconsegueix mitjançant la realització d'uns formularis per part dels esportistes al llarg del temps, d'on es generen dades que mostren la seva percepció de l'estat físic, psicològic i social en el qual es troben. Aquestes dades són tractades pel sistema i mostrades de forma visual perquè un professional del sector en pugui fer l'anàlisi i extreure'n conclusions. El sistema desenvolupat aporta al mercat un software de control, que pot ajudar a prevenir sobrecàrregues o lesions, entre altres, generant així una alternativa a tecnologies o softwares molt més costosos., The world of technology is constantly advancing, and it is becoming more and more important in many areas of our life. This fact also occurs in sport, where there are many technologies and softwares that provide improvements in the performance and health of athletes, among other aspects, that contribute to a more effective and safer sporting practice. Many of these tools are only accessible by teams or athletes who have a high budget, limiting access to a very small group of sportsmen or athletes. In this project, a web page that allows professionals of the sector to monitor the physical condition of athletes, is designed and developed. This is achieved through the completion of forms by the athletes over time. The data generated shows their perception of the physical, psychological and social state in which they are. This data is processed by the system and displayed visually. Due to that, a professional in the sector can analyze it and draw conclusions. The developed system brings a control software to the market, which can help prevent overloads or injuries, among others. This developed system generates an alternative to other technologies or softwares much more expensive.

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., (1.) Athlete, coach and author LAUREN FLESHMAN. Her new book, Good for A Girl, is a memoir and a critique of how the sportsworld treats female athletes. Fleshman broke the American Jr. record in the 5,000 meters race, the first time she ran it, which qualified her for the Olympic trials. She's a graduate of Stanford University, was a five-time NCAA champion and won two national championships as a professional. She retired from professional racing in 2016. (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES THRU THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW).

Un 46,2% dels espanyols fa esport cada setmana, segons les dades de l'Enquesta d'Hàbits Esportius del Ministeri de Cultura i Esport. Davant de la demanda, accentuada per la crisi sanitària, aquest informe recull el desenvolupament d'un aparell d'ús domèstic per a la realització d'entrenaments de força, resistència i hipertròfia muscular buscant trobar la millor relació possible entre el grau d'eficiència en l'exercici del múscul i un producte compacte i d'ús senzill i intuïtiu per a gran nombre d'usuaris. La proposta de valor del projecte COMPACT GAINZ és apropar un entrenament de qualitat a un perfil d’usuari més ampli a partir d’un producte eficient, compacte i lleuger. Aquest informe contempla el desenvolupament d’aquest producte d’entre l’enginyeria d’estratègia i l’enginyeria de comercialització parant especial cura en els següents aspectes: 1. El desenvolupament d’un mecanisme que genera una càrrega constant per al correcte creixement muscular. El principi mecànic de generació de càrrega per a l’entrenament i la seva construcció. 2. Interacció intuïtiva a l’entorn domèstic: Disseny formal i funcional de la proposta del projecte. Adaptabilitat a l’entorn domèstic mitjançant un producte compacte i d’ús clar. Desenvolupament de la solució adoptada. 3. Materials i durabilitat: Estudi de les diferents alternatives per a la construcció de la proposta generada a partir de les característiques necessàries del producte. D’igual manera que l’anàlisi dels punts crítics que sorgeixen d’aquestes eleccions materials i formals així com futures correccions. 4. Comoditat i ergonomia: Anàlisis de la postura de l’usuari i l’ergonomia amb el producte durant la interacció per tal de garantir un correcte i eficient entrenament evitant lesions causades per un mal ús., 46.2% of Spaniards do sport every week, according to data from the Ministry of Culture and Sport's Sports Habits Survey. In response to the demand, accentuated by the health crisis, this report covers the development of a domestic device for strength, resistance and muscular hypertrophy training, seeking to find the best possible relationship between the degree of efficiency in muscle exercise and a compact product that is simple and intuitive to use for a large number of users. The value proposition of the COMPACT GAINZ project is to bring quality training to a wider user profile through an efficient, compact and lightweight product. This report considers the development of this product between strategy engineering and marketing engineering, paying special attention to the following aspects: 1. The development of a mechanism that generates a constant load for proper muscle growth. The mechanical principle of load generation for training and its construction. 2. Intuitive interaction in the domestic environment: Formal and functional design of the project proposal. Adaptability to the domestic environment by means of a compact and easy to use product. Development of the adopted solution. 3. Materials and durability: Study of the different alternatives for the construction of the proposal generated from the necessary characteristics of the product. Analysis of the critical points arising from these material and formal choices as well as future corrections. 4. Comfort and ergonomics: Analysis of the user's posture and ergonomics with the product during interaction in order to guarantee correct and efficient training and avoid injuries caused by improper use.

L'objectiu d'aquest TFG és desenvolupar un programa/aplicació que pugui ser utilitzat per practicants de CrossFit/Cross-training a l'hora de planificar els seus entrenaments. Cada vegada que l'usuari vulgui fer un entrenament, l'aplicació li recomana un seguit d'entrenaments entre els que haurà d'escollir. Les recomanacions poden dependre de diferents factors, la majoria dels quals s'utilitzaran per donar varietat als entrenaments, ja que aquest és el principi fonamental del CrossFit. Per això, en la generació de les recomanacions, s'hauran de tenir en compte certes mesures, com comprovar la freqüència d'aparició dels exercicis o la seva varietat. Alguns exemples de factors que proporcionen diversitat són: 1) La popularitat dels exercicis, en el sentit que els entrenaments que continguin els exercicis més utilitzats habitualment en el CrossFit han de ser recomanats amb més freqüència que els entrenaments que continguin exercicis menys utilitzats, i 2) Els exercicis d’un entrenament determinen la seva modalitat. Tenir en compte la modalitat de entrenaments anterior ens permet assegurar una variança en la modalitat dels següents entrenaments. Per tal d’avaluar l'aplicació es comparen els resultats obtinguts, és a dir, les recomanacions d’entrenaments proposades, amb plans d'entrenament utilitzats per entrenadors i atletes de CrossFit professionals. Els resultats també han estat avaluats per una persona que practica el CrossFit amb certa experiència., El objetivo de este TFG es desarrollar un programa/aplicación que pueda ser utilizado por practicantes de CrossFit/Cross-training en el momento de planificar sus entrenamientos. Cada vez que el usuario quiera realizar un entrenamiento, la aplicación le recomienda una serie de entrenamientos entre los que tendrá que escoger. Las recomendaciones pueden depender de distintos factores, la mayoría de los cuales se utilizarán para dar variedad a los entrenamientos, ya que éste es el principio fundamental del CrossFit. Por eso, en la generación de las recomendaciones, se tendrán que tener en cuenta ciertas medidas, como comprobar la frecuencia de aparición de los ejercicios o su variedad. Algunos ejemplos de factores que proporcionan diversidad son: 1) La popularidad de los ejercicios, en el sentido de que los entrenamientos que contengan los ejercicios más utilizados habitualmente en el CrossFit deben ser recomendados con mayor frecuencia que los entrenamientos que contengan ejercicios menos utilizados, y 2 ) Los ejercicios de un entrenamiento determinan su modalidad. Tener en cuenta la modalidad de los entrenamientos anteriores nos puede permitir variar la modalidad de los siguientes entrenamientos. Para evaluar la aplicación, se comparan los resultados obtenidos, es decir, las recomendaciones de entrenamientos propuestas, con planes de entrenamiento utilizados por entrenadores y atletas de CrossFit profesionales. Los resultados también han sido evaluados por un practicante de CrossFit con cierta experiencia., The objective of this TFG is to develop a program/application that can be used by CrossFit/Cross-training practitioners when planning their workouts. Each time the user wants to perform a workout, the application recommends a series of workouts from which the user will have to choose. The recommendations may depend on different factors, most of which will be used to give variety to the workouts, as this is the fundamental principle of CrossFit. Therefore, in generating the recommendations, certain measures will have to be taken into account, such as checking the frequency of occurrence of the exercises or their variety. Some examples of factors that provide diversity are: 1) The popularity of the exercises, in the sense that workouts containing the most commonly used exercises in CrossFit should be recommended more frequently than workouts containing less commonly used exercises, and 2) The exercises of each workout decide its modality. Having into account the modality from previous workouts allows us to change it in the next workouts so we can ensure variance in the training plan. To evaluate the application, the results obtained, i.e., the proposed workout recommendations, are compared with workout plans used by professional CrossFit coaches and athletes. The results have also been evaluated by a CrossFit trainee with certain experience.

Qualitative researchers have shown that adult-oriented coaching practices enhance sport experiences for Masters athletes (MAs); however, this has not been quantitatively confirmed. Thus, the purpose of this study was to quantitatively examine the use of adult-oriented coaching practices throughout a season to determine if the practices changed over time, if the practices enhanced the sporting experiences for MAs, and if congruence (similarity between MAs’ and coaches’ perceptions of how often the practices are used) played a role in the quality of sport experiences for MAs. The findings indicated that adult-oriented coaching practices remain stable over time and foster outcomes that infer a quality Masters sport experience. Congruence was also related to quality sport experience outcomes but did not mediate the relationships between coaching practices and sport experience outcomes. The findings have implications for coaches, athletes, and policymakers involved in competitive adult sport.

Qualitative researchers have shown that adult-oriented coaching practices enhance sport experiences for Masters athletes (MAs); however, this has not been quantitatively confirmed. Thus, the purpose of this study was to quantitatively examine the use of adult-oriented coaching practices throughout a season to determine if the practices changed over time, if the practices enhanced the sporting experiences for MAs, and if congruence (similarity between MAs’ and coaches’ perceptions of how often the practices are used) played a role in the quality of sport experiences for MAs. The findings indicated that adult-oriented coaching practices remain stable over time and foster outcomes that infer a quality Masters sport experience. Congruence was also related to quality sport experience outcomes but did not mediate the relationships between coaching practices and sport experience outcomes. The findings have implications for coaches, athletes, and policymakers involved in competitive adult sport.

Qualitative researchers have shown that adult-oriented coaching practices enhance sport experiences for Masters athletes (MAs); however, this has not been quantitatively confirmed. Thus, the purpose of this study was to quantitatively examine the use of adult-oriented coaching practices throughout a season to determine if the practices changed over time, if the practices enhanced the sporting experiences for MAs, and if congruence (similarity between MAs’ and coaches’ perceptions of how often the practices are used) played a role in the quality of sport experiences for MAs. The findings indicated that adult-oriented coaching practices remain stable over time and foster outcomes that infer a quality Masters sport experience. Congruence was also related to quality sport experience outcomes but did not mediate the relationships between coaching practices and sport experience outcomes. The findings have implications for coaches, athletes, and policymakers involved in competitive adult sport.

Qualitative researchers have shown that adult-oriented coaching practices enhance sport experiences for Masters athletes (MAs); however, this has not been quantitatively confirmed. Thus, the purpose of this study was to quantitatively examine the use of adult-oriented coaching practices throughout a season to determine if the practices changed over time, if the practices enhanced the sporting experiences for MAs, and if congruence (similarity between MAs’ and coaches’ perceptions of how often the practices are used) played a role in the quality of sport experiences for MAs. The findings indicated that adult-oriented coaching practices remain stable over time and foster outcomes that infer a quality Masters sport experience. Congruence was also related to quality sport experience outcomes but did not mediate the relationships between coaching practices and sport experience outcomes. The findings have implications for coaches, athletes, and policymakers involved in competitive adult sport.

Qualitative researchers have shown that adult-oriented coaching practices enhance sport experiences for Masters athletes (MAs); however, this has not been quantitatively confirmed. Thus, the purpose of this study was to quantitatively examine the use of adult-oriented coaching practices throughout a season to determine if the practices changed over time, if the practices enhanced the sporting experiences for MAs, and if congruence (similarity between MAs’ and coaches’ perceptions of how often the practices are used) played a role in the quality of sport experiences for MAs. The findings indicated that adult-oriented coaching practices remain stable over time and foster outcomes that infer a quality Masters sport experience. Congruence was also related to quality sport experience outcomes but did not mediate the relationships between coaching practices and sport experience outcomes. The findings have implications for coaches, athletes, and policymakers involved in competitive adult sport.

Qualitative researchers have shown that adult-oriented coaching practices enhance sport experiences for Masters athletes (MAs); however, this has not been quantitatively confirmed. Thus, the purpose of this study was to quantitatively examine the use of adult-oriented coaching practices throughout a season to determine if the practices changed over time, if the practices enhanced the sporting experiences for MAs, and if congruence (similarity between MAs’ and coaches’ perceptions of how often the practices are used) played a role in the quality of sport experiences for MAs. The findings indicated that adult-oriented coaching practices remain stable over time and foster outcomes that infer a quality Masters sport experience. Congruence was also related to quality sport experience outcomes but did not mediate the relationships between coaching practices and sport experience outcomes. The findings have implications for coaches, athletes, and policymakers involved in competitive adult sport.

Qualitative researchers have shown that adult-oriented coaching practices enhance sport experiences for Masters athletes (MAs); however, this has not been quantitatively confirmed. Thus, the purpose of this study was to quantitatively examine the use of adult-oriented coaching practices throughout a season to determine if the practices changed over time, if the practices enhanced the sporting experiences for MAs, and if congruence (similarity between MAs’ and coaches’ perceptions of how often the practices are used) played a role in the quality of sport experiences for MAs. The findings indicated that adult-oriented coaching practices remain stable over time and foster outcomes that infer a quality Masters sport experience. Congruence was also related to quality sport experience outcomes but did not mediate the relationships between coaching practices and sport experience outcomes. The findings have implications for coaches, athletes, and policymakers involved in competitive adult sport.

Qualitative researchers have shown that adult-oriented coaching practices enhance sport experiences for Masters athletes (MAs); however, this has not been quantitatively confirmed. Thus, the purpose of this study was to quantitatively examine the use of adult-oriented coaching practices throughout a season to determine if the practices changed over time, if the practices enhanced the sporting experiences for MAs, and if congruence (similarity between MAs’ and coaches’ perceptions of how often the practices are used) played a role in the quality of sport experiences for MAs. The findings indicated that adult-oriented coaching practices remain stable over time and foster outcomes that infer a quality Masters sport experience. Congruence was also related to quality sport experience outcomes but did not mediate the relationships between coaching practices and sport experience outcomes. The findings have implications for coaches, athletes, and policymakers involved in competitive adult sport.

Qualitative researchers have shown that adult-oriented coaching practices enhance sport experiences for Masters athletes (MAs); however, this has not been quantitatively confirmed. Thus, the purpose of this study was to quantitatively examine the use of adult-oriented coaching practices throughout a season to determine if the practices changed over time, if the practices enhanced the sporting experiences for MAs, and if congruence (similarity between MAs’ and coaches’ perceptions of how often the practices are used) played a role in the quality of sport experiences for MAs. The findings indicated that adult-oriented coaching practices remain stable over time and foster outcomes that infer a quality Masters sport experience. Congruence was also related to quality sport experience outcomes but did not mediate the relationships between coaching practices and sport experience outcomes. The findings have implications for coaches, athletes, and policymakers involved in competitive adult sport.

Qualitative researchers have shown that adult-oriented coaching practices enhance sport experiences for Masters athletes (MAs); however, this has not been quantitatively confirmed. Thus, the purpose of this study was to quantitatively examine the use of adult-oriented coaching practices throughout a season to determine if the practices changed over time, if the practices enhanced the sporting experiences for MAs, and if congruence (similarity between MAs’ and coaches’ perceptions of how often the practices are used) played a role in the quality of sport experiences for MAs. The findings indicated that adult-oriented coaching practices remain stable over time and foster outcomes that infer a quality Masters sport experience. Congruence was also related to quality sport experience outcomes but did not mediate the relationships between coaching practices and sport experience outcomes. The findings have implications for coaches, athletes, and policymakers involved in competitive adult sport.

A significant and robust body of research has led to a general consensus that sports coaches play a significant role in influencing a range of athlete experiences and outcomes. In this regard, self-determination theory and basic psychological needs theory (Deci & Ryan, 1985) are two major frameworks within which to consider and understand human motivation, psychological needs, performance and well-being. The primary aim of this study was to investigate athlete perceptions of and experiences regarding their basic psychological needs and to examine their coaches’ contributions towards meeting such needs within the context of a high-performance sports team. The team concerned involved female athletes competing within a New Zealand national competition. A wider purpose was the projected intention of identifying practical insights for coaches into high performance athletes’ basic psychological needs, based on (1) athletes’ interpretations of how coaches impact on their need satisfaction through need-supportive and need-neglecting behaviours, and (2) how athletes experience each of the needs within the bounds of a team setting. Given such objectives, the investigation utilised a qualitative case study approach that involved participant interviews and extended researcher observations of team activities encompassing meetings, practices and games throughout a seven-month (playing season) period. The observations undertaken sought to provide a fuller understanding of the context of the case being studied, as well as providing the researcher with a rich exposure to relevant coaching attitudes and behaviours and athlete responses to these, with such elements underpinning the perceptions adopted and their expression by the athletes. Utilising interpretative phenomenological analysis as the analytic method (Smith, 1996), the data revealed the athletes’ perceived importance of experiencing satisfaction of their basic psychological needs within their team environment. Furthermore

En el trabajo realizado a continuación se desarrolla el proceso de creación de una empresa de entrenamiento personal, en la cual no se necesita suscripción a un gimnasio como ocurre con los entrenadores personales convencionales. La actividad se desarrollará en la ciudad de Barcelona y sus alrededores, pudiendo alargar el radio de operación a cambio de un coste extra. Se ha realizado un estudio de mercado y analizado los diversos sistemas, entorno y los usuarios que intervienen en la creación del negocio, así como la competencia en el mercado actual de los entrenadores personales en la región. Se ha elaborado un modelo de negocio poco usual, que permite a los entrenadores seguir trabajando en sus puestos habituales y colaborar con la empresa a su libre elección, siempre y cuando formen parte de la bolsa de entrenadores y sea elegido por un cliente. Se ha realizado una planificación de la estrategia comercial para así maximizar el potencial del negocio. Para minimizar los entrenadores que decidan no continuar trabajando con la empresa se formularán una serie de incentivos y pluses. La inversión inicial la realizan los dos socios y a partes iguales, y con este dinero se podrá adquirir el material base necesario para empezar con el proyecto, así como los gastos correspondientes a la creación de la entidad y la puesta en marcha del negocio. No se requiere más inversión que la aportada inicialmente, pues es suficiente para empezar y se pretende usar los beneficios de la empresa para pagar futuros gastos, es decir, garantizar la autosuficiencia de la empresa y genere beneficios. Finalmente, se ha realizado un estudio financiero para analizar la viabilidad del negocio y se ha elaborado un plan de contingencia, para dar paso finalmente a la creación del negocio en la práctica, ya que la situación del COVID-19 ha retrasado varios meses la fecha que se pretendía inicialmente

The North Dakota Agricultural College wrestling coach shows one of his wrestlers information on a paper. The wrestler is wearing a N.D.A.C. uniform with a bison on the wrong of it. The photograph was taking in the lower level of Bentson-Bunker Fieldhouse., Film negatives, 10 x 12 cm., Title supplied by staff Photographer unknown

En el trabajo realizado a continuación se desarrolla el proceso de creación de una empresa de entrenamiento personal, en la cual no se necesita suscripción a un gimnasio como ocurre con los entrenadores personales convencionales. La actividad se desarrollará en la ciudad de Barcelona y sus alrededores, pudiendo alargar el radio de operación a cambio de un coste extra. Se ha realizado un estudio de mercado y analizado los diversos sistemas, entorno y los usuarios que intervienen en la creación del negocio, así como la competencia en el mercado actual de los entrenadores personales en la región. Se ha elaborado un modelo de negocio poco usual, que permite a los entrenadores seguir trabajando en sus puestos habituales y colaborar con la empresa a su libre elección, siempre y cuando formen parte de la bolsa de entrenadores y sea elegido por un cliente. Se ha realizado una planificación de la estrategia comercial para así maximizar el potencial del negocio. Para minimizar los entrenadores que decidan no continuar trabajando con la empresa se formularán una serie de incentivos y pluses. La inversión inicial la realizan los dos socios y a partes iguales, y con este dinero se podrá adquirir el material base necesario para empezar con el proyecto, así como los gastos correspondientes a la creación de la entidad y la puesta en marcha del negocio. No se requiere más inversión que la aportada inicialmente, pues es suficiente para empezar y se pretende usar los beneficios de la empresa para pagar futuros gastos, es decir, garantizar la autosuficiencia de la empresa y genere beneficios. Finalmente, se ha realizado un estudio financiero para analizar la viabilidad del negocio y se ha elaborado un plan de contingencia, para dar paso finalmente a la creación del negocio en la práctica, ya que la situación del COVID-19 ha retrasado varios meses la fecha que se pretendía inicialmente.

The professional relationship between an athlete and coach is a unique relationship due to the large quantity and intensity of time spent together. When athletes engage in consensual relationships with their coach, the professional and personal spheres within this relationship interact together. Previous high-profile sporting examples within the media, highlight the unknown area of athletes being involved in both personal and professional relationships with their coach. Within the professional relationship, the coach is viewed to hold power compared to the athlete; therefore, previous literature links consensual sexual relationships between an athlete and coach with abuse literature. The aim of this recent study was to separate the coach-athlete personal and professional relationships from abusive literature within sporting literature. To help gain an enriched understanding of athletes’ experiences of being coached by their partner. Five female athletes, who were married to their coach, participated in an individual open-ended semi-structured interview. Their responses were analysed to explore their experiences of being coached by their partner, creating an enriched understanding of the interaction between the home and sporting domain. Thematic analysis indicated four themes within the data analysis: emotional connection, power dynamics within the interaction of the personal and professional domain, pragmatic issues within the interaction of the personal and professional relationship and having your coach with you at all times. Findings suggest that through the interaction of the personal and professional relationship, athletes’ experience an additional component of being emotionally connected to their coach. The power which coaches hold within the professional relationship is viewed by the athletes to be at a diluted level. Within the interaction of the personal and professional relationships blurred boundaries arise which creates pragmatic issues for the athlete.

Oral history interview with J. Towner Smith conducted by Lewis Carlson on May 5, 1989. J. Towner Smith was WMU’s first All-American. He was a long time track coach, worked in counseling center and was a long time Dean of Men. He discusses his early childhood, high school sports, student life at WMU, and success in track. Years after graduation, he returned to WMU as a coach in 1939. He recollects stories of coaching, memorable WMU coaches, students and athletes, and stories of interacting for President Waldo. Smith retired in July 1966 after 45 years at WMU.

Oral history interview with Ira Murchison, conducted by Lewis Carlson on December 29, 1986. Murchison discusses his biography written by a former student, volunteer coaching in Chicago. He recollects how he started in track, his success in high school, coming to WMU and training under George Dales, and his continuing successes at track meets, the NCAA championships, 1956 Olympic trials, and Pan American Games. He outlines a brief break from running due to illness and his long recovery. During the 1970s, Murchison coached a women’s track team in Chicago. He passed away March 28, 1994., Transcription heavily edited.

Oral history interview with Oscar Johnson, conducted by Lewis Carlson on May 17, 1989. Oscar “Okie” Johnson was a basketball, baseball and football player at WMU in the 1920s. He was recruited by Bill Spaulding. Johnson briefly discusses his impressions of Bill Spaulding and Buck Read as well as campus life. He discusses several of the athletes he played with including Leo Redmond and Harry Potter. He graduated in 1925 and took a position as head coach at Muskegon Heights in 1927 where he was a long time successful coach. He discusses the students at Muskegon and his coaching experiences. After retiring in 1964, he continued to coach in Baldwin, Michigan. He briefly discussed how football and basketball have changed over the years. Oscar Johnson passed away in 1991., No transcript available.

Oral history interview with Leo Redmond conducted by Lewis Carlson on May 6, 1989. Leo “Tiny” Redmond was a 300 pound football center at WMU and one of the greatest coaches in Michigan History, having coached seven undefeated football teams at Muskegan High School. He was inducted into the Muskegon Hall of Fame, the WMU Hall of Fame, the state coaches Hall of Fame and the Detroit Free Press Hall of Fame. Redmond recalls his childhood, playing football at Kalamazoo Central, coming to WMU in 1918, and his WMU teammates. In 1920, he briefly attended the University of Detriot and returned to WMU. He describes his first job in Detroit and how he returned to WMU as an assistant at the chemistry laboratory. He discusses influential WMU professors, and how Waldo recommended him for the coaching job at Muskegon High School in 1925. He describes coaches he worked with, his experience as a football athlete, how he built up the Muskegon team, his rivalry with Okie Johnson, his best players, black athletes, and his retirement in 1946. Leo Redmond passed away in 1991.

Oral history interview with Patrick “Pat” Clysdale, student athlete, coach, administrator and professor at Western Michigan University, conducted and recorded Lew Carlson on October 25, 1989 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Pat discusses playing youth sports in Detroit and then coming to Western and playing basketball for coach Buck Read and football for coach John W. Gill. He received his B.S. in 1952 and his M.S. in 1953, returning to WMU in 1958 to coach basketball and recruit players. He worked at WMU in various roles until his retirement in 1991., No transcript available.

One of North Dakota Agricultural College football coaches stands on Dacotah Field pointing. He is holding a football and behind him, empty stands are visible. Potentially this may be Casey Finnegan who coached at N.D.A.C from 1928-1940 and later served as the Athletic Director., Film negatives, 10 x 12 cm., Title supplied by staff Photographer unknown

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., (1.) Former major league catcher, former coach of youth baseball, and current manager of the St. Louis Cardinals MIKE MATHENY. After his career as a major league catcher ended, he took up coaching a youth baseball team. He wrote a letter to parents with his demands for how he wanted parents to act during the game, among other things: no screaming, swearing, or even shouts of encouragement. His letter went viral and became known as the Matheny Manifesto. His approach to coaching relied on encouraging character and integrity in his players, and making the game fun, not stressful. His book The Matheny Manifesto: A young manager's old school views on success in sports and life is now out in paperback. (INTERVIEW BY DAVE DAVIES). (REBROADCAST from 5.4.15) (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW).(2.) We play an excerpt of our interview with NICK VENET who was the producer for and friend of singer Bobby Darin. Darin recorded the original version of the song Beyond the Sea, which Venet will tell us about. The song (recorded by someone else) can be heard in the new animated film Finding Dory. Darrin died in 1973; Venet died in 1998. (REBROADCAST from 3.19.96)(3.) Film critic DAVID EDELSTEIN reviews Finding Dory the sequel to Pixar's hit animated film Finding Nemo.

High-intensity physical activity for an extended period of time could result in unhealthy disruptions to physiological systems. The main goal of the SUMMIT Lab® is to offer to ultra-endurance athletes an assessment of the impact of training with biochemical comparison of pre- and after-race measurements through biochemical (markers of muscle damage, immunity status and cardiovascular system) and physiological responses [localized muscle bioimpedance (LBIA)], cardiac function and differential gene expression. Samples were obtained from 300 participants who completed ultra-distance runs in Europe from 2012 to 2016. We found: (1) CK levels provide a gross indication of muscle-fiber damage but are not specific, they can’t identify the extent of the injury or the type of fibers affected; (2) LBIA serves to track the effects of training or a race on muscle damage, and enables longitudinal assessment of muscle injury through recovery and return to training. (3) Some individuals showed worse right ventricle adaptation during exercise independent from the training volume done or the elite profile. (4) Elite performance is mainly related with training. We have evidence that we can measure quantitatively the effect of training through a specific gene expression profile. Possible additional applications include runners, soccer, army physical condition, among others., Postprint (published version)

In his March 25, 2015 interview with Jenna Kasmarik, Mark Cooke details the role Title IX has played in athletics at Winthrop. Cooke details changes in recruitment and facilities. He also shares why he has stayed at Winthrop for so many years. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

In his March 23, 2015 interview with Jenna Kasmarik, Cid Carvalho shares the story of his coming to Winthrop as a student and his career as head tennis coach. Carvalho details the evolution of the sport at Winthrop from facilities to the decision to break up coaching by men's and women's teams. Finally, Carvalho shares his opinion on Title IX and its change in sports at Winthrop. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

In his March 25, 2015 interview with Jenna Kasmarik, Ben Paxton shares his opinions on Title IX's influence on athletics at Winthrop, specifically in track. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

In his February 27, 2015 interview with Jenna Kasmarik, Thomas Hickman shares his experiences complying with Title IX in the athletic department. Hickman lends his perspective on the pros and cons of Title IX and how the athletic department has changed since Title IX became law. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

En un mundo en el que no dejan de aparecer nuevos productos para hacer nuestra vida más cómoda y aumentar el nivel de esta, aparece con gran potencial el grupo de los gadgets, y en particular los gadgets “de bolsillo”, desde teclados inalámbricos para el teléfono móvil o Smartphone para facilitar al usuario la escritura en ellos hasta gadgets que permiten al usuario mantener una cierta forma física o a conseguir objetivos propios marcados, como por ejemplo bandas que monitorizan al usuario durante la práctica del famoso “running”, actualmente de moda. Es en este último grupo donde se sitúa el producto aquí presentado, el cual consiste en un gadget con conexión al propio Smartphone o el PC con el que cualquier persona podrá practicar ejercicio con él mientras el producto le monitoriza y/o le indica a través de una aplicación los siguientes movimientos a realizar, permitiendo también crear una rutina de entrenamiento para la consecución de objetivos previamente marcados. Este Trabajo Final de Grado se centra en el desarrollo de la idea general de este producto y particularmente en el diseño mecánico, tanto exterior como interior de las partes que formarán este gadget, pudiendo así conseguir un producto mecánicamente funcional para la realización de esta idea de producto, a la vez que se realiza un estudio orientativo del coste económico de realizar esta mecánica.

English: Internationally, sport has become a profession and the desire for success has resulted in sporting professionals constantly searching for means to enhance performance levels. Despite the fact that South Africa has produced a large number of world-class athletes, it is both necessary and essential to constantly strive to advance the performance levels and consistency of both our existing and prospective athletes, in order to sustain and continue achieving success at the elite level. The collective theory and research reviewed in this study have clearly indicated that the perceptions, level of motivational orientations and psychological well-being of athletes explain and predict their performance within their sport. In addition, these psychological characteristics are significantly affected by the leadership style exhibited by the coach. Thus, in order to gain a more accurate and comprehensive interpretation of athletes’ sporting behaviour, the socio-environmental influences need to be taken into account. As a core objective of self-determination theory is to grasp the effect of the social environment on an individual’s motivation, well-being, affect and behaviour, it was the theory of choice in providing a conceptual framework for the current study. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships between perceived need-supportive leadership (as a core socio-environmental influence) and the participation motivation, psychological well-being and performance levels of South African top achieving sporting youth. Firstly, relationships were tested between perceived need-supportive leadership and athletes’ motivation, psychological well-being and self- and coach-rated performance. Secondly, the accuracy of a theoretical model, depicting that athletes’ perceived need-supportive leadership of the coach leads to enhanced motivation, psychological well-being and heightened performance, was determined. Thirdly, was the investigation of meaningful differences, Afrikaans: Sport het internasionaal ‘n professionele beroep geword, wat meebring dat professionele atlete voortdurend na wyses streef om hul sukses en prestasievlakke te verbeter. Alhoewel Suid-Afrika ‘n groot aantal wêreldklas atlete geproduseer het, is dit beide nodig en noodsaaklik om voortdurend na die bevordering en volharding van huidige en voornemende atlete se prestasievlakke te streef, en sodoende sukses op elite vlak voort te sit en te onderhou. Die gemeenskaplike teorie en navorsing wat in dié studie hersien is, wys duidelik daarop dat atlete se persepsies, vlak van motiverende oriëntasies en psigologiese welstand hul prestasie in hul spesifieke sportkode kan verklaar en voorspel. Daarbenewens word die bogenoemde psigologiese eienskappe betekenisvol beïnvloed deur die leierskapstyl wat deur ‘n afrigter gevolg word. Sodoende, om ‘n akkurater en omvattende interpretasie van atlete se sportgedrag te verkry vereis ook dat sosio-omgewingsinvloede in ag geneem word. Gevolglik, is die self-determinasie teorie (SDT) as konseptuele raamwerk vir die huidige studie gebruik weens dié teorie se kern doelstellings, wat beoog om die impak van sosiale omgewings op ‘n individu se motivering, welstand, affek en gedrag te ondersoek en te beskryf. Die doelwit van die studie was om die verwantskap tussen waargenome behoefte-ondersteunende leierskap (as ‘n kern sosio-omgewingsinvloed) en deelname motivering, psigologiese welstand en prestasievlakke van top Suid-Afrikaanse jeug-atlete te ondersoek. Eerstens, is die verwantskappe tussen waargenome behoefte-ondersteunende leierskap en atlete se motivering, psigologiese welstand en graderings van self- en afrigterprestasie bepaal. Tweedens, is die akkuraatheid van ‘n teoretiese model bepaal, wat voorstel dat waargenome behoefte-ondersteunende leierskap tot verbeterde motivering, psigologiese welstand, en verhoogde prestasie lei. Derdens, is beduidende verskille ten opsigte van waargenome behoefte-ondersteunende leierskap soos deur

The Sport Commitment Model (SCM) has been used to gain insight about the factors that influence people’s decision to continue participation in sport. Majority of the studies that are grounded in the SCM have been conducted with athletes. To date, few studies have examined sport commitment of coaches however, these did not assess two commitment dimensions per se (functional or “want to” and obligatory or “have to” commitment to sport), rather each has measured certain predictor variables and inferred commitment dimensions based on clustering of predictors [i.e. 13]. This study had one main purpose, to examine the SCM amongst coaches. Specifically, coaches’ commitment to sport and its predictors were assessed from the perspective of the coaches themselves. This was conducted in both a team and an individual sport participation environment. Coaches’ sport commitment was examined during the respective sports season in order to allow all coaches a chance to participate, using current experience to draw upon when they completed the survey. A sample of 92 coaches from Australia and New Zealand, who participate in various sports, completed an anonymous online survey which assessed commitment to sport dimensions and six of the predictor constructs. Results from a series of 3 separate linear regression analyses provided initial evidence about the factors that explain coaches’ functional, obligatory, and behavioural commitment to sport. It was found that Functional Commitment was significantly predicted by higher Sport Enjoyment, Involvement Opportunities, and Personal Investment. Obligatory Commitment, on the other hand, was predicted by higher Social Constraints and lower Involvement Alternatives. Finally, Behavioural Commitment was predicted by higher Personal Investments and Social Support. These findings have both theoretical and practical implications for future studies, given that this was the first study which explicitly measured different types of commitment to sport

This project is a qualitative inquiry into leadership through the eyes of a coach and school administrator. Utilizing a series of personal essays and narratives, the study examines how successful teams are developed, what the qualities are of effective school leaders and what the lessons are from sports and coaching that can be applied to school leadership. The essays draw on the writings of successful coaches and leaders in sports, education and business. The central themes that tie the essays together are team building and mindful practice. Some of the specific topics that are addressed include the importance of communication, facing adversity together, career stages, the importance of planning and preparation, and developing a game-plan or vision. Writing narratively and autobiographically, I intended to move to a mindfulness of practice through reflecting about significant events in my career and life.

This project is a qualitative inquiry into leadership through the eyes of a coach and school administrator. Utilizing a series of personal essays and narratives, the study examines how successful teams are developed, what the qualities are of effective school leaders and what the lessons are from sports and coaching that can be applied to school leadership. The essays draw on the writings of successful coaches and leaders in sports, education and business. The central themes that tie the essays together are team building and mindful practice. Some of the specific topics that are addressed include the importance of communication, facing adversity together, career stages, the importance of planning and preparation, and developing a game-plan or vision. Writing narratively and autobiographically, I intended to move to a mindfulness of practice through reflecting about significant events in my career and life.

This project is a qualitative inquiry into leadership through the eyes of a coach and school administrator. Utilizing a series of personal essays and narratives, the study examines how successful teams are developed, what the qualities are of effective school leaders and what the lessons are from sports and coaching that can be applied to school leadership. The essays draw on the writings of successful coaches and leaders in sports, education and business. The central themes that tie the essays together are team building and mindful practice. Some of the specific topics that are addressed include the importance of communication, facing adversity together, career stages, the importance of planning and preparation, and developing a game-plan or vision. Writing narratively and autobiographically, I intended to move to a mindfulness of practice through reflecting about significant events in my career and life.

This project is a qualitative inquiry into leadership through the eyes of a coach and school administrator. Utilizing a series of personal essays and narratives, the study examines how successful teams are developed, what the qualities are of effective school leaders and what the lessons are from sports and coaching that can be applied to school leadership. The essays draw on the writings of successful coaches and leaders in sports, education and business. The central themes that tie the essays together are team building and mindful practice. Some of the specific topics that are addressed include the importance of communication, facing adversity together, career stages, the importance of planning and preparation, and developing a game-plan or vision. Writing narratively and autobiographically, I intended to move to a mindfulness of practice through reflecting about significant events in my career and life.

Printed on assignment sheet: "Former Hawks coach Mike Fratello returns to The Omni as he coaches the Cavs during the first half of the Atlanta Cavs game."

Printed on assignment sheet: "Former Hawks coach Mike Fratello returns to The Omni as he coaches the Cavs during the first half of the Atlanta Cavs game."

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., MARTY MOSS-COANE guest-hosted INT. 1: Literary Spy Master, JOHN LE CARRE (pronounced "Luh Karay"). An author at the pinnacle of the espionage genre, LE CARRE has written such classics as "Smiley's People", "Tinker Tailor, Soldier, Spy", and "The Russia House". LE CARRE has shifted his gaze to the Gulf War and international arms dealers in his new novel "The Night Manager" (Alfred A. Knopf). INT. 2: Correspondent for CBS's Sunday Morning and the Sunday edition of CBS Evening News, BILL GEIST. (pronounced like "Heist"). He's been a Little League coach for over 10 years and has written a funny book about it, "Little League Confidential: One Coach's Completely Unauthorized Tale of Survival." (Dell). REV. : Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews the new Donald Fagen solo record "Kamakiriad" (Reprise), which was produced by Fagen's longtime Steely Dan cohort, Walter Becker.

Printed on assignment sheet: "Mike Fratello in Detroit, mad about contract extention" Caption: "No decision has been made yet by the Hawks on the future of coach Mike Fratello. Friday March 23, 1990"

Printed on assignment sheet: "L-R on the wawy to press conference - General Manager Pete Babcock, Mike Fratello, and President Stan Kasten. Mike Fratello announces his departure from the Hawks." Caption: "The last march: Mike Fratello, trailed by Hawks president Stan Kasten (right) and GM Pete Babcock, heads toward press conference announcing his departure as coach. Tuesday April 24, 1990 JC"

Printed on assignment sheet: "Mike Fratello in Detroit, mad about contract extention" Caption: "No decision has been made yet by the Hawks on the future of coach Mike Fratello. Friday March 23, 1990"

Printed on assignment sheet: "L-R on the wawy to press conference - General Manager Pete Babcock, Mike Fratello, and President Stan Kasten. Mike Fratello announces his departure from the Hawks." Caption: "The last march: Mike Fratello, trailed by Hawks president Stan Kasten (right) and GM Pete Babcock, heads toward press conference announcing his departure as coach. Tuesday April 24, 1990 JC"

Original caption: NCAA Volleyball Tournament, This archival material has been provided for educational purposes. Ball State University Libraries recognizes that some historic items may include offensive content. Our statement regarding objectionable content is available at: https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/about

Original caption: NCAA Volleyball Tournament, This archival material has been provided for educational purposes. Ball State University Libraries recognizes that some historic items may include offensive content. Our statement regarding objectionable content is available at: https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/about

Original caption: NCAA Volleyball Tournament, This archival material has been provided for educational purposes. Ball State University Libraries recognizes that some historic items may include offensive content. Our statement regarding objectionable content is available at: https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/about