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Showing 1 to 19 of 19 for “"Kayaking"”.
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Revealing complexities within flat-water kayaking: injury prevention and biomechanical analysis
… thesis involved novel biomechanical analysis of kayaking on the water and on a kayaking-ergometer. It is the first objective description of the three dimensional movements of the kayak in the literature. Sprint and marathon paddlers performed a 180 metre time trial using an instrumented paddle …
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An investigation to identify changes in power of the kayaking stroke following manipulation of the cervical spine in asymptomatic kayakers
Dissertation in partial compliance with the requirements for a Master's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, submitted to the Faculty of Health at the Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2009.
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Training load metrics and responses of flatwater, ocean and river marathon kayakers in preparation for competition
… particularly in activities like marathon kayaking, which require conditioning for both explosive bursts and sustained endurance efforts. Monitoring training load ensures a balance of physiological stress and recovery, which is critical for optimised improvement. However, there are …
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Testing the Adventure Model for outdoor adventure recreation participation
… the level of enduring involvement of white water kayaking participants could be predicted by the following variables: frequency of participation, skill level, experience, social orientation, environmental preference, psychological outcomes, perception of risk, locus of control, and sensation …
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Xtreme kayak Sumpul.
… of La Palma where the Sumpul´s River and kayaking are the main sources to develop the activity. This document shows how the project take in consideration different items to assure success such as, the creation, alliances, government support, environmental responsibility, sport, marketing, …
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Weathering the Storm: Hurricane Resiliency in the Florida Keys
… to experience moving water, they go boating and kayaking just to be on the water. Water views and access are considered an amenity that drive up prices in buildings. Whenever possible architects should strive to connect their architecture and water and to let occupants interact with the water. …
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Microbial risk assessment for recreational use of the Kranji Reservoir, Singapore
… for swimming, 51 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml for kayaking and 860 Enterococci CFU per gram sediment for wading were calculated. Based on all available bacterial measurements of the Kranji Reservoir, an interim geometric mean guideline of 25 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml water and 860 Enterococci CFU …
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Public and professional perspectives of Virginia's stream and river resources
… fishing, motorboating/waterskiing, and canoeing/kayaking/sailing. User groups were different with respect to: 1) use frequency; 2) 7 of 11 reasons to visit streams and rivers; and 3) importance of 5 of 9 VDGIF programs.
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Revitalizing Post-Industrial Cities: A Sustainable Approach through Eco-Cultural Tourism in West Virginia
… ATV routes, camping areas, water activities like kayaking and motorboating, accommodations, restaurants, local shops, and a dedicated rail corridor for travel. The proposed development primarily targets Parkersburg, a small city in Wood County, West Virginia, located at the confluence of the Ohio …
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The role of adventure therapy in promoting inclusion for people with disabilities
… . I specifically focused on an adaptive kayaking program offered to people with disabilities and interviewed or conducted focus groups with clients, staff, and volunteers (n=30) . I examined how they view the meanings and experiences of inclusion as well as the inclusion strategies …
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Nonlinear dynamics of a nematic liquid crystal in the presence of a shear flow
… and out-of-plane periodic orbits, the so-called kayaking state.<br/><br/>The use of bifurcation theory in the context of nematodynamics allows us to give a complete summary of the nonlinear behaviour of a nematic liquid crystal in a shear flow, for the two and three dimensional cases.
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Cultural ecosystem services of the Diep River corridor: community perceptions
… or with loved ones, having picnics, sports and kayaking/ boating. The study recognizes that improved management of Diep River corridor for these recreational activities is important and efforts must be made to meet the diverse interest of local community members and residents. The findings will …
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Mindful mediations at Three Anchor Bay
… commitment (few are capable of confidently kayaking beyond an otherwise parameter-defining promenade). Drawing a line is not only the problem of the architect, but the human being. Although this paper is largely a personal essay instead of a coherent treatise (I reserve the right to remain …
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Factors determining 200-m kayak performance: Muscle strength, aerobic capacity, stroke kinematics and training
200-m sprint kayaking requires repeated cyclic force production, and athletes typically incorporate resistance training programs aimed at improving muscular strength and power and the ability to produce high forces over the course of the race (i.e. 31-40 s). Whilst upper body strength and …
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Forbidden Waters
Since 1950 Yellowstone National Park has stood as the largest river system with a complete ban on boating in the world. Despite the prohibition, generations of kayakers have been unable to resist the world-class whitewater of the Black Canyon of the Yellowstone River, and today advocates on both …
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Forbidden Waters
Since 1950 Yellowstone National Park has stood as the largest river system with a complete ban on boating in the world. Despite the prohibition, generations of kayakers have been unable to resist the world-class whitewater of the Black Canyon of the Yellowstone River, and today advocates on both …
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A comparison of spinal curvatures and posture between active kayakers and physically active non-kayakers
Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master of Health Sciences in Chiropractic and Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2025.
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A case study of the Ottawa Valley whitewater rafting industry : standards and risks
This qualitative case study identifies and discusses the standards and risk management practices of the Ottawa Valley whitewater rafting industry and the impacts of the government enforced Special-purpose Vessels Regulations are discussed. Data collection occurred using a single case study design, …