Thesis (MScMedSc (Biomedical Sciences))--University of Stellenbosch, 2005. / The purpose of this study was to determine the physiological and kinanthropometric attributes, respiratory muscle strength, and core stability of successful endurance paddlers, and to investigate the associations of these characteristics with kayak endurance performance in the laboratory and the field. Twenty male competitive paddlers (age: 28 ± SD 7 years, height: 184 ± SD 7 cm and weight: 80 ± SD 7 kg) were categorised in two ability groups, Elite and Sub-Elite. Testing included kinanthropometric measurements, maximum aerobic capacity, pulmonary function, six core stability tests, a 30 min endurance performance test (EPT) on the K1 Ergo and a 10 km time trial (TT) on the water. Maximum inspiratory mouth pressure (MIP) was measured before and after the 30 min EPT on the K1 Ergo to assess respiratory muscle fatigue. The Elite paddlers demonstrated significantly greater values for sitting height (as a percentage of stature), relative VO2max, PPO, PPO/kg, MVV and MIP compared to the Sub-Elite paddlers (All P < 0.05). They also demonstrated a significantly greater average PO and average back stroke length during the 30 min K1 Ergo EPT (P < 0.05) and a significantly faster race time (44:10 ± 1:17 vs 47:34 ± 3:14 min:s) during the 10 km water TT (P < 0.05), compared to the Sub-Elite paddlers. The paddlers did not experience respiratory muscle fatigue (as determined by change in MIP) after the 30 min K1 Ergo EPT. Significant intraclass correlations coefficients of r = 0.81 for average PO (30 min K1 Ergo EPT), r = 0.76 for MIP, and r = 0.95 for 10 km performance time, revealed the high repeatability of these tests. Significant relationships were found between the two endurance performance tests (30 min K1 Ergo EPT and 10 km water TT, r = -0.64, P < 0.05) and between both tests and a number of kinanthropometric, physiological and respiratory muscle function parameters. Stepwise multiple regression analysis revealed that PPO and MVV predicted endurance performance (average PO) on the K1 Ergo (R2 = 0.75, SEE = 15 W), whereas relative VO2max and best MIP predicted 10 km performance time on the water (R2 = 0.64, SEE = 115 s). The results of this study suggest that superior maximum aerobic capacities and respiratory muscle function distinguish successful paddlers from less successful paddlers and may be used to predict kayak endurance performance in the laboratory as well as on the water. No respiratory muscle fatigue occurred during the 30 min K1 Ergo EPT, indicating that respiratory muscle fatigue may not be a limiting factor to 30 min kayak endurance performance. The core stability results demonstrated no relevance to kayak endurance performance.

Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban Institute of Technology, 2008. / lntroduction: Swimming is one of the most popular participation sports 1 as people are drawn to swimming for leisure, cardiovascular workouts, or competition 2 . As a result, the sport of swirnrninq has improved 9reatly over the past 20 years 3 . Olbjectoves: The aim of this study was to determine a profile of musculoskeletal injuries in competitive swimmers in the greater Durban area of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa; as well as to determine whether any relationships exist between swimming injuries sustained in this study and the risk factors identified in other studies, and to compare the results with international data. Therefore; for the purpose of this study, the following information was gathered in order to build up an injury profile: o Demographics of competitive swimmers in South Africa, o The participants swimming history, o The presence of any past or current injuries and o Factors associated with current and previous injuries were also investigated. This study was a prospective, cross-sectional, questionnaire based study, investigating the profile of musculoskeletal injuries in 101 competitive swimmers in the greater Durban area. The data was collected by means of a self-administrated questionnaire, which was completed by the participants, under the supervision of the researcher, parents or coach. / M

A modern large recreational hall may hardly recognize a sense of human scale nor provide users the architectural meaning corresponding to the activities it accommodates. The experimental project of renovating the Vancouver Aquatic Center attempts to reinstate the relationship between the body, water and architecture. There exist certain sequence and pattern in participating various leisure/fitness activities which require mental and physical preparation. I focus on accentuating the transitional experiences at different stages of taking part swimming, diving, and hot baths by creating spaces to allow mental readiness for activities and contemplation of experience. Thus, I explore the perception of edges by marking of different threshold, making it subtle or bringing it out into presence. This practice requires much envision of walking through the building and anticipation of how space to be used which corresponds to my study of history of bathing and questions of perception. In order to reintroduce the social value of bathing which exists in Japanese bath and the like, I expand the facilities program parallel to the concept of Roman Thermae where people can meet and interact. Therefore, the proposed new aquatic centre seeks to enhance social and visual communication between the surrounding environment and the building, between users outside and inside, between different activities within the building. Moreover, initiated by the study of phenomenological architecture, this project revolves around the idea of intriguing memories and emotions through associative and tactile experience by the use of materials, spatial configuration, lighting, transparency and the placement of apertures to capture views. I try to provide diversified experience with different forms of water, steam, hot/cold temperatures, brightness/darkness, hard/soft land, submerge/emerge, clear/opaque and other perception of space. The ultimate goal of this experiment is to provide users the meanings of the architectural form, space, material and order, yet as well give potential to allow the users' own interpretations.

Thesis (MSc)--University of Stellenbosch, 2005. / Bibliography. Also available via the Internet.

Thesis (M.P.E.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1997. / Bibliography: leaf 79.

Thesis (Ph.D.) - University of Queensland, 2006. / Includes bibliography.

A modern large recreational hall may hardly recognize a sense of human scale nor provide users the architectural meaning corresponding to the activities it accommodates. The experimental project of renovating the Vancouver Aquatic Center attempts to reinstate the relationship between the body, water and architecture. There exist certain sequence and pattern in participating various leisure/fitness activities which require mental and physical preparation. I focus on accentuating the transitional experiences at different stages of taking part swimming, diving, and hot baths by creating spaces to allow mental readiness for activities and contemplation of experience. Thus, I explore the perception of edges by marking of different threshold, making it subtle or bringing it out into presence. This practice requires much envision of walking through the building and anticipation of how space to be used which corresponds to my study of history of bathing and questions of perception. In order to reintroduce the social value of bathing which exists in Japanese bath and the like, I expand the facilities program parallel to the concept of Roman Thermae where people can meet and interact. Therefore, the proposed new aquatic centre seeks to enhance social and visual communication between the surrounding environment and the building, between users outside and inside, between different activities within the building. Moreover, initiated by the study of phenomenological architecture, this project revolves around the idea of intriguing memories and emotions through associative and tactile experience by the use of materials, spatial configuration, lighting, transparency and the placement of apertures to capture views. I try to provide diversified experience with different forms of water, steam, hot/cold temperatures, brightness/darkness, hard/soft land, submerge/emerge, clear/opaque and other perception of space. The ultimate goal of this experiment is to provide users the meanings of the architectural form, space, material and order, yet as well give potential to allow the users' own interpretations. / Applied Science, Faculty of / Architecture and Landscape Architecture (SALA), School of / Graduate

The purpose of this study was to develop a mastery-based adapted aquatics program following an educational research and development model, and to ascertain the potential effectiveness of that program. Factors that were investigated in this study included student performance time, teacher feedback rate, and teacher perceptions of instructional effectiveness. The program was staffed by volunteers. The participants were mentally retarded individuals, and represented a moderate range of ability levels. Mastery sequences were developed for a wide majority of swim skills. Each sequence contained the skill to be learned, the tasks which combine to form the skill, and a criterion to be reached for mastery of each task. Instructors were provided with preliminary and on-going training in the utilization of the mastery sequence cards and the provision of feedback. Data were collected before and during inception of the mastery based program using a naturalistic observation system, and teacher surveys. The results showed a significant increase in the rate of teacher feedback provided, a significant decrease in the amount of off-task time, and an overall positive instructor attitude toward the mastery sequence cards. There was not a significant difference in the amount of performance time although a probable cause was determined to be a lack of sequence cards available. Possible modifications were discussed, as well as recommendations for future research. / M.S.

Lam Fung Ki Selina. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 1998-99, design report." / Includes bibliographical references (leave 46). / Acknowledgements / Foreword / Summary / Introduction / Fisherina / Project Summary / Conclusions / Background / Outline of Process / Case Studies (Summary) / Background / Client / Users Analysis / Site Selection / Physical Conditions / Location / Problem and Oppotunities / Project Brief / Site and Constraints / Space Program / Design Guidelines / The Design / Design Development / Final Design / Bibliography / Appendix / Case Studies / Interviews / Schedule of Accomodations / Technical Studies / Vanishing Maritime Heritage / Statistics / Site Photos / Chronology

Lau Man Chun Patrick. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 1998-99, design report." / Includes bibliographical references. / Chapter ´Ø --- Acknowledgements / Chapter ´Ø --- Prelude / Chapter 1. --- Introduction and summary / Chapter ´Ø --- Issues and Goals / Chapter ´Ø --- Environmental problems has educational roots / Chapter ´Ø --- Environmental education / Chapter ´Ø --- Environmental education in Hong Kong / Chapter ´Ø --- The importance of primary experience in the natural environment / Chapter ´Ø --- Opportunities / Chapter ´Ø --- Conclusions / Chapter ´Ø --- Summary / Chapter ´Ø --- Hypothetical client / Chapter ´Ø --- Site / Chapter ´Ø --- Financial consideration / Chapter 2. --- The Project Brief / Chapter ´Ø --- Site and Constraints / Chapter ´Ø --- Space Program / Chapter ´Ø --- Concept Developments / Chapter 3. --- The Design / Chapter ´Ø --- Design Development / Chapter ´Ø --- "Final Plans, Sections, Elevations, Details," / Chapter 4. --- Bibliography / Chapter 5. --- Appendices / Chapter A. --- Research / Chapter 1. --- Environmental Education / Chapter 2. --- Government strategies on environmental protection / Chapter 3. --- Hypothetical client profile and preferences / Chapter B. --- Site selection and comparison / Chapter C. --- Construction cost estimation / Chapter D. --- Space Program development / Chapter E. --- Precedents Study / Chapter F. --- Interviews