This research centres on the Balinese performance tradition known as topeng which translates as Balinese masked dance-drama. In Bali this genre is performed traditionally in spaces reserved for religious ceremonies. The research questions the extent to which, and how, it may be possible for a non-Balinese person to embody a culturally coded, sacred object (the mask) and how a woman is able to make meaning and express herself within a genre which is traditionally the preserve of men. The research has therefore sought to develop an individual and intercultural approach to both the design of new masks and their performance. The thesis critiques modes of cultural understanding in relation to notions of balance, based on colonial and dualistic trajectories between Bali and the UK. Alternative modes of exchange explore in-between and hybrid space that is informed by Lo and Gilbert’s dynamic model of intercultural practice which they visualise as a ‘spinning disc held by an elastic band’ (Gilbert and Lo 2002: 45). The key issues explored are notions of training; the relocation of ritual and the cultural specificities of ‘home’; mask-making and design; non-Balinese stories on which to base alternative performances of topeng, ones that more strongly position female characters; and finally the embodiment of Balinese masks from a traditional and also a somatic perspective. The practical form the research takes is through making masks and devising performances, the outcomes of which form a part of the thesis. The thesis both discusses and practically demonstrates how particular modes of embodiment, for instance cakra work, somatics and experiential anatomy may serve as strategies to communicate to a Western perspective how to bring ‘life’ to the mask, how to make it ‘work’ from a Balinese position and how these modes can assist in the process of intercultural (self) translation.

Title: Evaluation training loading and performance grow up for five years period of Tereza Hu íková and Michal Talava ek in mountain bike discipline of cross country Abstract: I evaluating and analysing training loading and performance grow up for five years period in discipline of cross country in my theses. Mountain bike, especially discipline of cross country is very exacting and endurance sport, which takes oneself a lot of specifice in sports, technic and psychology preparation and this sport puts a giant claims of subjects voluntary characteristics. Training loading induces changes in organism, which it shows to grow up of specialization performance. I chose two of very talented subjects, the racers of mountain bike, which young, but reached of admirable accomplishment in there sport. Keywords: mountain biking, training, performance Objectives: The aim of this theses is kazuistic study (intensive and deep study the presentive human and his situations and problems). I analysed, training loading and performance grow up with consequently evaluating by Tereza |Hu íková and Michal Talava ek, pursuant of interview, trainings date books and laboratory tests. Methods: This theses is qualitative research, when I sought out and analyzing any informations this problem, and there explication. Data acquisition and...

Thoracic loads (i.e., a heavy backpack) commonly used in occupational and recreational settings significantly challenge human physiological systems and increase the work of breathing, which may promote respiratory muscle fatigue and negatively impacts whole body performance during physical tasks. Accordingly this thesis: (Chapter number: II) designed a laboratory based protocol that closely reflects occupational demands and (III) assessed the effect that load carriage (LC) has upon physiological and respiratory muscle function. Consequently the thesis addressed (IV) acute, (V) chronic and (VI) functional inspiratory muscle loading strategies to assess the limitations and trainability of the respiratory muscles to load carriage performance. The novel laboratory protocol, performed wearing a 25 kg backpack load, combined submaximal load carriage (LC; 60 min treadmill march at 6.5 km·h-1) and self-paced time trial exercise (LCTT; 2.4 km) to better reflect the physiological demands of occupational performance (between trials mean difference -0.34 ± 0.89 min, coefficient of variation 10.5%). Following LC, maximal inspiratory muscle pressure (PImax) and maximal expiratory muscle pressure (P¬Emax) were reduced by 11% and 13% respectively (P<0.05), and further by 5% and 6%, respectively (P< 0.05), after LCTT. Acute inspiratory loading (2 × 30 forced inspiratory efforts 40% PImax) following an active warm-up (10 min lactate turnpoint) failed to improve LCTT despite a transient increase in PImax of ~7% (P<0.05). Chronic inspiratory loading (6 wk, 50% PImax, 30 breaths twice daily) increased PImax (31%, p<0.05) reduced HR and perceptual responses post-LC, and improved LCTT (8%, P< 0.05) with no change in a placebo control. Combining IMT with functional core muscle exercises improved PImax and LCTT by 7% and 4% respectively (P< 0.05), which was greater than traditional IMT alone. Acute, chronic and functional inspiratory muscle loading strategies did not protect against respiratory muscle or locomotor muscle fatigue during LC and LCTT.

This thesis addresses the following question: What is the role of judicial training (JT) and performance appraisal (PA) in the organizational reform of judiciaries? The research studies the effects of various JT and PA mechanisms upon models of judicial organization. In light of the great diversity of judicial systems and variable configurations of JT and PA, the research strategy is twofold: First, the study focuses on the judiciaries of Chile and England and Wales being representatives of contrasting judicial organizational traditions. Second, I use typologies of judicial organization to focus on the main organizational aspects of judiciaries only, reducing the complexity of multidimensional analysis. After critically reviewing existing typologies of judicial organization, the thesis argues that these analytical constructs cannot fully explain contemporary changes in judiciaries, owing to their one-sided focus upon authority as a central organizational dimension. Rather, the thesis highlights the importance of the values and beliefs implicit in JT and PA arrangements in the normative evolution of the two judiciaries. The research employs a grounded theory methodology to uncover the organizational variables that underpin JT and PA arrangements in the two contexts, using them to develop a new typology, and to explain the role of these mechanisms in the organization of judiciaries. The empirical data shows that JT and PA bear normative content that can influence the reform of judiciaries. The functioning of these mechanisms also expresses different conceptions of authority, organizational cultures, and levels and types of formalization. The thesis proposes an organizational typology to analyse the role of JT and PA in changes to judicial organization. The results help to: 1) explain reforms in judicial organizational models; 2) understand how JT and PA contribute to such processes of change, and 3) highlight the relevance of the type of formalization for the normative analysis of the resulting organizational models.

Within team sports, coaches aim to improve physical preparation by optimising the training process specific to competition. Unfortunately, at the elite level of wheelchair rugby (WCR) evidence-based information to guide this process is currently lacking. The present thesis investigates measures of external load during elite competition and explores whether this can be translated to inform current training practices. The first study established the suitability of a radio frequency-based, indoor tracking system (ITS) for the collection of movements specific to WCR. Minimal relative distance errors (< 0.2%) were seen across different sampling frequencies. Peak speed displayed the greatest relative error in 4 Hz tags (2%), with significantly lower errors observed in higher frequency tags (< 1%). The ITS was therefore deemed an acceptable tool for quantifying external load specific to WCR using a sampling frequency of 8 or 16 Hz. The external demands of elite competition were determined in Chapters 4 and 5. Notable differences in the volume of activity were displayed across the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF) classification groups. However, the specific positional requirements of low-point (LP) and high-point players (HP) appeared to influence the intensity of external load (Chapter 4). Chapter 5 extended this work and established that peak speed and the ability to perform at high-intensities were best associated with successful mobility performance in WCR, as defined by team rank. This was further shown to be roledependent, whereby high-ranked HP players achieved greater peak speeds and performed more high-intensity activities (HIA) than respective lower-ranked players. Comparisons between the current external demands of training were then compared to that of competition (Chapter 6). Conditioning drills were shown to exceed the demands of competition, irrespective of classification. Notable differences in skill-based and game related drills were displayed across player classifications, whereby both were shown to be roledependent. Although game-simulation drills provided the best representation of competition, the duration appeared important since this factor influenced the results (Chapter 6). When the format of these drills were further modified (Chapter 7), drills containing fewer players increased the volume and intensity of training, specifically in HP. Whilst a 30-second shotclock elicited no changes in external load, differences were revealed when the shot-clock was further reduced to 15-s. Coaches can therefore modify the external training response by making subtle changes to the format of game-simulation drills. This thesis revealed that functional classification and positional-role are key factors during competition, and training should therefore be structured with this in mind. Conditioning drills can be used to elicit a progressive overload in the external responses, whilst game-simulation drills can provide the best representation of competition. Given the importance of gamesimulation drills, the combination of different formats throughout training sessions are critical in order to maximise the preparation of elite WCR players.

Diss. (sammanfattning) Umeå : Umeå universitet, 2008. / Härtill 3 uppsatser.

This study examined the influence of factors on transfer of training and was based on the work of Broad and Newstrom (1992). For the purpose of this study the Broad and Newstrom (1992) transfer of training barriers are rephrased into positive statements. The nine transfer of training factors are: (1) reinforcement on the job; (2) little interference from immediate (work) environment; (3) supportive organizational culture; (4) trainees' perception of training programs being practical; (5) trainees' perception of relevant training content; (6) trainees' being comfortable with change and associated effort; (7) trainer being supportive and inspiring; (8) trainees' perception of training being well designed/delivered, and (9) peer support. This study explored the degree to which these factors influenced transfer of training in terms of on-the-job application. The study found supportive organizational culture to be the strongest predictor of transfer of training to on-the-job application. In addition, the degree of influence of Broad and Newstrom's (1992) nine factors varied with the thirteen locations. The study also found perception gaps between fire fighter trainees and their supervisor on factors influencing transfer of training. They differed on four factors: Supportive organizational culture, Perception of training programs being practical, Trainer being supportive and inspiring, and Perception of training being well designed/delivered.

Submitted by Rosina Valeria Lanzellotti Mattiussi Teixeira (rosina.teixeira@unisantos.br) on 2017-06-30T18:27:47Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Joelma Silveira G. de Lima.pdf: 2524220 bytes, checksum: de471699b435944576494db48a003f9d (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-06-30T18:27:47Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Joelma Silveira G. de Lima.pdf: 2524220 bytes, checksum: de471699b435944576494db48a003f9d (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017-03-10 / The research developed with teachers of Elementary School II (EF II), aims to identify the perceptions of teachers about their formation and performance. The text is based on theoretical references, which deal with teacher training and professionalism, and especially Freire's theory (Freire, 2007, 2010, 2014, 2016), revisiting the concepts of dialogicity, action-reflection and awareness. It is based on the assumption that the pedagogical work is constituted by the teachers' perception of the context and the school culture, of the management, of their relation with the student, of the social valorization of the profession, of their social history of life and of their Training and acting throughout the professional career. The focus of the study focuses on the perceptions of EF II teachers, because there is little research on this teaching stage, and they are directed towards understanding the formation and the teaching performance. The qualitative research was developed in three stages: bibliographic survey on the theme in question; Interviews with managers, students and teachers in public schools of the municipal network of Santos and in-depth interviews with four (04) teachers from four different schools in order to deepen understanding about the data collected earlier. Through the content analysis technique (BARDIN, 2007), data were organized in the following dimensions of analysis - Teacher Training and Teaching - and their respective categories of analysis - Initial and Continuing Education, Political Pedagogical Project (PPP) and Difficulties Of Teaching -, as well as the sense units, since they understand the perceptions of EF II teachers on the subject matter. The results point to the need to review: 1st the initial training of teachers in the different undergraduate courses - in order to know their trajectory of formation and to understand how (re) constitutes the personal and professional identity; Moreover, to favor a better articulation between theory and practice; 2º ongoing formation - seeking to foster, for HTPC, more participative practices and exchanges of experiences in order to promote moments of dialogue, action-reflection and awareness; 3º the PPP - so that it is possible to encourage the participation of teachers and other professionals of the School in its (re) construction, through planned actions, executed and evaluated continuously; 4º the relationship of teachers with students and their families - so that it is strengthened and encouraged by the School (managers, teachers and students), thus seeking to minimize many of the difficulties in teaching work. It is also considered that effective studies and policies of action need to be improved and guaranteed, including quality training and improvements in salary and working conditions. / A pesquisa, desenvolvida com professores do Ensino Fundamental II (EF II), tem como objetivo identificar as percepções dos professores sobre sua formação e atuação. O texto fundamenta-se em referenciais teóricos, que tratam da formação e da profissionalização docente, e, em especial, na teoria freireana (FREIRE, 2007, 2010, 2014, 2016), revisitando os conceitos de dialogicidade, ação-reflexão e conscientização. Parte-se do pressuposto de que o trabalho pedagógico se constitui pela percepção dos professores a respeito do contexto e da cultura escolar, da gestão, de sua relação com o aluno, da valorização social da profissão, de seu histórico social de vida e de sua formação e atuação ao longo da carreira profissional. O foco do estudo se concentra nas percepções dos professores de EF II, porque há poucas investigações sobre esta etapa de ensino, e que se direcionam para compreender a formação e a atuação docente.A pesquisa de abordagem qualitativa foi desenvolvida em três etapas: levantamento bibliográfico sobre a temática em questão; entrevistas com gestores, alunos e professores em escolas públicas da rede municipal de Santos e entrevistas de aprofundamento com quatro (04) professores do EF II de escolas diferentes, a fim de aprofundar a compreensão sobre os dados coletados anteriormente. Por meio da técnica da análise de conteúdo (BARDIN, 2007), os dados foram organizados nas seguintes dimensões de análise - Formação Docente e Atuação Docente ¿ e suas respectivas categorias de análise ¿ Formação Inicial e Continuada, Projeto Político Pedagógico (PPP) e Dificuldades da Docência ¿, além das unidades de sentido, por considerar que as mesmas compreendem as percepções dos professores do EF II sobre a temática em questão. Os resultados apontam para a necessidade de se rever: 1º a formação inicial dos professores nos diferentes cursos de licenciatura ¿ de modo a conhecer suas trajetórias de formação e compreender como se (re)constitui a identidade pessoal e profissional; além disso, privilegiar uma melhor articulação entre a teoria e a prática; 2º a formação continuada ¿ procurando fomentar, para a HTPC, práticas mais participativas e de trocas de experiências no sentido de oportunizar a dialogicidade, a ação-reflexão e a conscientização; 3º o PPP ¿ de forma a que seja possível incentivar a participação dos professores e demais profissionais da Escola em sua (re)construção, por meio de ações planejadas, executadas e avaliadas de forma contínua; 4º a relação dos professores com os alunos e com suas famílias ¿ a fim de que a mesma seja fortalecida e incentivada pela Escola (gestores, professores e alunos), procurando minimizar, dessa forma, muitas das dificuldades em torno do trabalho docente. Considera-se, ainda, que estudos e políticas efetivas de ação precisam ser aprimoradas e garantidas, incluindo a formação de qualidade e melhorias no salário e nas condições de trabalho.

Das vorliegende Buch vermittelt nach historischer Herleitung die grundlegenden Techniken der klassischen Massage und der Sportmassage. Neben den allgemeinen Wirkungen der Massage werden Ergebnisse aus Untersuchungen zur Beanspruchung des Masseurs bzw. Masseurin während dieser Tätigkeit berichtet. Im Weiteren werden Wirkungen und Effekte der Massage im Kontext körperlichen Trainings und sportlicher Belastung auf die Leistungsfähigkeit, DOMS, Entzündung und Erholung gezeigt.:1 Einleitung 2 Grundlagen der Massage 3 Wirkung der Massage 4 Zusammenfassung / After a historical derivation, this book gives an introduction to the basic techniques of classical massage and sports massage. In addition to the general effects of massage, results from studies on the strain on the masseur during this activity are reported. Furthermore, the effects of massage in the context of physical training and sports activities on performance, DOMS, inflammation and recovery are shown.:1 Einleitung 2 Grundlagen der Massage 3 Wirkung der Massage 4 Zusammenfassung

Research in training and development at organisations has produced important results in the previous two decades. The results indicate that higher motivation and satisfaction levels of employees are the result of training and development effectiveness with relation to work and employees’ productivity. The aim and purpose of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of training and development in enhancing organisational productivity. The researcher wanted to determine whether training and development did in fact enhance the productivity of employees. A non-probability sampling method was employed when conducting the research. The research methods used were a combination of observations, a questionnaire, a workshop, a survey and interviews with participants. A qualitative research approach guided this process in order to accomplish the aim and purpose of the study and was based on data collection and analysis of information, documents and interviews to determine training and development for performance improvement. / Human Resources Development / NM. Tech. (Human Resources Development)