Thesis (M.S.)--University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 32-33). / viii, 39 leaves, bound ill. 29 cm

Thesis (B.A.)--Whitman College, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 21-22). Also available online (PDF file) by a subscription to the set or by purchasing the individual file.

Thesis (B.A.)--Whitman College, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1984.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1984.

Thesis (MTech (Tourism and Hospitality Management))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2007. / South Africa is a fast growing and developing sport tourism destination and has hosted various international sport tourism events. With specific reference to the 2006 Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon (OMTOM), which is considered one the most beautiful marathons in the world, this study focuses on different stakeholders' perceptions concerning the management and socio-economic impacts of sport tourism events. Questionnaire surveys for spectators (n=200), participants (n=200) and residents (n=400), as well as key informant interviews for established businesses (n=20), stallholders/exhibitors (n=20), sponsors (n=4), the event organiser (n=1) and the destination marketing organisation (n=1), were designed specifically for this study. Spatially-based random sampling for spectators and participants, was implemented, while purposive sampling for residents, stallholders/exhibitors, established businesses, sponsors, the event organiser and CTRU, were adopted to collect data. Volume counts were undertaken to estimate the number of spectators, while the number of participants was provided by the event organisers. The direct economic impact of the total of the event's contribution to the local economy was ascertained by utilising spending patterns of the spectators and participants. The contribution of the event to the local economy is estimated at R44.7 million, which is relatively significant. The event is diverse in terms of spectators and participants. The stakeholders were generally satisfied with the event organisation. Engendering community pride, utilising a sport tourism event as a regional showcase and providing economic opportunities for local businesses in terms of leveraging opportunities, were key benefits for local businesses and residents in close proximity to the race route. However, problems such as traffic congestion and insufficient parking were raised by all stakeholders and there is still room for improvement in this area as well as the management on the day of the event. The study reveals that there is a greater need to consider attendees' motivations, spending patterns, perceptions and altitudes, demographic profiles, the dire need for community involvement, as well as current and possible event leveraging opportunities for local businesses to enhance the management and positive impacts of sport tourism events. Furthermore, this study also provides holistic information to manage sport tourism events and to retain standard service quality, fulfil customer satisfaction and generate more economic, socio-cultural benefits for the tourist destination in a sustainable manner. Stakeholders can share information, which would improve relevant performance problems in the sport tourism event industry, moreover, effectively make management decisions and assess the socio-economic impacts of sport tourism events.

Experienced male marathon runners, 9 black and 10 white, with marathon times of 2 hours 45 minutes or faster, acted as subjects for the study, the purpose of which was to determine whether black runners are better suited to marathon running than whites. Body composition was determined by anthropometry. Maximal oxygen uptake (VO₂ max) and other physiological variables were measured during a continuous, speed-incremented treadmill protocol using a computer-aided data acquisition system. Subjects also ran a simulated marathon at 92.5% of the running speed at which the ventilatory threshold (VT) occurred. Physiological, gait and RPE variables were measured at 10 minute intervals during the marathon. Major findings are detailed below:- The VO₂, max averaged 60.4 ∓ 6.5 and 63.2 ∓ 2.9 mI. kg⁻¹.min⁻¹ in the black and white runners respectively and was highly correlated with best marathon race time (r = 0.86 and 0.85 respectively) and VT (r = 0.84 and 0.60 respectively) (p < 0.05). No significant differences existed between the groups in submaximal oxygen uptake (VO₂,) or % VO₂ max utilised at 16 km.hr⁻¹, but the estimated % VO₂ max utilised during a marathon race was higher in the black (89.0 ∓ 5.5%) than the white runners (81. 5 ∓ 3.1%) {p .( 0.05). The % VO₂ max utilised at 16 km.hr⁻¹ (84.8 ∓ 9.1 and 78.6 ∓ 5.8% in the black and white runners respectively) was significantly correlated with the % VO₂, max utilised while racing in the white (81.5 ∓ 3.1%) (r = 0.70) (p < 0.05), but not the black runners (89.0 ∓ 5.5%). The VT occurred at 82.7 ∓ 7.7 and 75.6 :∓ 6.2% VO₂; max in the black and white groups respectively (p < 0.05). Post-marathon blood lactic acid levels were lower in the black (1.30 ∓ 0.26 mmo1.l⁻¹) than the white runners (1.59 ∓ 0.20 mmol.l⁻¹). The respiratory exchange ratio (R) was higher in the blacks than whites when running at 16 km.hr ⁻¹ (1.03 ∓ 0.07 and 0.98 ∓ 0.03 respectively) and during the marathon (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference in pulmonary minute ventilation (Vı) between the groups, but breathing frequency (f) was higher in the black (59 ∓ 12 breaths.min⁻¹) than the white runners (45 ∓ 8 breaths. min⁻¹ ) and tidal volume (V⊤) lower in the black ( 1.33 ∓ 0.16 l.breath⁻¹) than the white runners (1.75 ∓ 0.36 I.breath⁻¹) during submaximal running at 16 km. hr⁻¹ (p < 0.05). The same trend was observed during the marathon run. During the time-course of the marathon f increased and V⊤ decreased In both groups (p < 0.05). Stroke volume decreased and heart rate increased In both groups during the time-course of the marathon (p< 0.05). Cardiac output was therefore maintained. Thermal responses were similar in the two groups. A significant increase in rectal temperature coincided with a decrease in skin temperature and may have been related to an increase in f (r = 0.86 and 0.67 in the blacks and whites respectively), H/R (r = 0.70 and 0.67 respectively) and "local" (leg) RPE (r = 0.84 and 0.82 respectively). It was concluded that black runners were able to run marathon races at a higher % VO₂ more than whites due to the blacks having lower blood lactic acid levels when running at a similar % VO₂ max. Given similar maximal oxygen uptakes, this would enable blacks to run faster. Cardiopulmonary adjustments occur during the time-course of a marathon which maintains Q and Vı

Orientador: Fábio Santos Lira / Resumo: O objetivo deste estudo randomizado duplo-cego controlado por placebo foi investigar o efeito agudo da suplementação análoga de capsaicina (CAP) na corrida, em teste contra-relógio de 10-km, sobre o desempenho fisiológico e variáveis perceptivas de esforço em atletas amadores. Vinte e um participantes (idade = 29,3 ± 5,4 anos; peso = 74,2 ± 11,3 kg; altura = 176 ± 0,0 cm), completaram dois testes de 10-km na condição CAP ou placebo. Foram consumidas duas cápsulas de CAP (12 mg) ou de placebo, 45 minutos antes e imediatamente no início dos testes. Entre as condições CAP e placebo, não houve diferença significativa no desempenho dos participantes em relação às variáveis fisiológicas e perceptivas avaliadas no teste de corrida de 10-km (p> 0,05). Portanto, a suplementação de CAP não melhorou o desempenho de atletas amadores na corrida em teste contra-relógio de 10-km. / Abstract: The aim of this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was to investigate the acute effect of analog capsaicin supplementation (CAP), in a 10-km timetrial running test, on the physiological performance and perceptual responses of amateur athletes. Twenty-one participants (age = 29.3 ± 5.4 years; weight = 74.2 ± 11.3 kg; height = 176 ± 0.0 cm), completed two 10-km tests in the CAP or placebo condition. Two capsules of CAP (12 mg) or placebo were consumed 45 minutes before and immediately at the beginning of the trials. Between CAP and placebo conditions, there was no significant difference in the physiological performance or perceptual responses of the participants in the 10-km running test (p> 0.05). Therefore, CAP supplementation did not improve the performance of amateur athletes in the 10-km time-trial running test. / Mestre

This master&#8217;s thesis deals with the analysis, design and implementation of a system for organizing running races with the support of racers registration and the possibility of multiple online and offline checkpoints during the race. The system is composed of two web applications and a client desktop application. An administration web application is used to create and manage the race. A presentation web application with optional registration is responsible for publishing the race. It is possible to scan RFID chips of the racers on multiple track stations during the race using a client application. The RFID chips are scanned by an RFID reader connected to host device. If the client application is connected to the internet, the scanned times of racers are displayed on the presentation application in real time. Web applications are implemented with the ASP.NET MVC technology. Authorization and Authentication is provided by ASP.NET Identity. The client application is implemented using the WPF technology.