New Ideas for High Performance Coaches: A Case Study of Knowledge Transfer in Sport Science

This study examined the extent to which improved collaboration between sport scientists and coaches of high performance athletes might improve knowledge transfer in sport. The research includes a review of the extant literature on collaboration to develop a model of successful collaborative practice. The model is then empirically tested to determine whether such a model can improve our knowledge of the mechanisms for effective knowledge transfer in sport. To accomplish our purpose, we interviewed 38 high performance coaches employed in a variety of university settings and from a variety of sports to determine the factors that inhibit and facilitate, knowledge transfer. The model was used to guide the data analysis. The results showed that 14 of the coaches interviewed were involved in collaborative relationships with sport scientists and the factors in the model did help to explain why some coaches collaborate while other coaches may not. Factors such as different types of motivation, the personal characteristics of the coach and the structural characteristics within which the coach operates seemed to influence the extent of the collaboration between the sport scientist and the coach and ultimately the effective transfer of sport science knowledge. Sport organizations can apply these findings to improve the effectiveness of knowledge transfer to coaches of high performance athletes.

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Sport, science and politics in Indonesia: challenges in epistemology within an evolving global context

International Sports Studies ◽

10.30819/iss.42-e.02 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 42 (3) ◽

pp. 4-17

Author(s):

John Saunders ◽

Rusli Lutan

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Education ◽

High Performance ◽

Health Sector ◽

Health Science ◽

Current Status ◽

Sport Science ◽

Economic Entity ◽

Science And Politics ◽

International Sport

This paper considers the current status of physical education and sport science in Indonesia from the perspective of the development of the professional knowledge base and research culture surrounding its practice. It seeks to place the field’s development within the broader context of international sport studies from 1945 to 2020. It identifies as major influences the process of globalisation and the growth of international sport as a significant political and economic entity. Physical education is acknowledged as a common historical base for the three modern strands within contemporary sports studies – medical /and health science, high performance studies, and sports business management. Future developments are considered in the context of the current pandemic. Covid19 and the world’s response to it has impacted on some key dimensions which underpin the current global sports economy – namely easy and convenient travel and the gathering of crowds in the widespread consumption of live sport. It is suggested that this might cause a major reset in the conduct of elite sport and sport festivals. The continuing growth of the physical activity and health sector is predicted and in the context of the serious challenges facing the sporting sector a case is made for increased resources to be moved back into the educational study and practice of sport and physical activity as a universal good.

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THE USE OF CASE STUDY METHOD IN TEACHING THE TERMINOLOGY IN THE FIELD OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY

10.36078/987654370 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 123-130

Keyword(s):

Case Studies ◽

High Performance ◽

Mechanical Engineering ◽

The United States ◽

Machine Building ◽

Soil Tillage ◽

Case Study Method ◽

Agricultural Machine ◽

Manufacturing Machine

The scientific research works concerning the field of mechanical engineering such as, manufacturing machine slate, soil tillage, sowing and harvesting based on the requirements for the implementation of agrotechnical measures for the cultivation of plants in its transportation, through the development of mastering new types of high-performance and energy-saving machines in manufacturing machine slate, creation of multifunctional machines, allowing simultaneous soil cultivation, by means of several planting operations, integration of agricultural machine designs are taken into account in manufacturing of the local universal tractor designed basing on high ergonomic indicators. For this reason, this article explores the use of case studies in teaching agricultural terminology by means analyzing the researches in machine building. Case study method was firstly used in 1870 in Harvard University of Law School in the United States. Also in the article, we give the examples of agricultural machine-building terms, teaching terminology and case methods, case study process and case studies method itself. The research works in the field of mechanical engineering and the use of case studies in teaching terminology have also been analyzed. In addition, the requirements for the development of case study tasks are given in their practical didactic nature. We also give case study models that allow us analyzing and evaluating students' activities.

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Polytechnic to Business Project (P2B) a Case of Innovation and Knowledge Transference

Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship ◽

10.2174/2213809906666190102115023 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 40-49

Author(s):

Teresa Paiva

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Transfer ◽

Best Practices ◽

Education Institution ◽

Theoretical Background ◽

Transfer Model ◽

Case Study Method ◽

Multiple Sources ◽

The Subject ◽

Manage Innovation

Background: The theoretical background of this article is on the model developed of knowledge transfer between universities and the industry in order to access the best practices and adapt to the study case in question regarding the model of promoting and manage innovation within the universities that best contribute with solution and projects to the business field. Objective: The development of a knowledge transfer model is the main goal of this article, supported in the best practices known and, also, to reflect in the main measurement definitions to evaluate the High Education Institution performance in this area. Methods: The method for this article development is the case study method because it allows the fully understanding of the dynamics present within a single setting, and the subject examined to comprehend what is being done and what the dynamics mean. The case study does not have a data collection method, as it is a research that may rely on multiple sources of evidence and data which should be converged. Results: Since it’s a case study this article present a fully description of the model proposed and implemented for the knowledge transfer process of the institution. Conclusion: Still in a discussion phase, this article presents as conclusions some questions and difficulties that could be pointed out, as well as some good perspectives of performed activity developed.

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Geophysical Parameters Retrieval From Sentinel-1 Sar Data: A Case Study For High Performance Computing At EODC

24th High Performance Computing Symposium ◽

10.22360/springsim.2016.hpc.026 ◽

2016 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Keyword(s):

High Performance Computing ◽

High Performance ◽

Sar Data ◽

Performance Computing

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Neighborhood Energy Modeling and Monitoring: A Case Study

Energies ◽

10.3390/en14123716 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (12) ◽

pp. 3716

Author(s):

Francesco Causone ◽

Rossano Scoccia ◽

Martina Pelle ◽

Paola Colombo ◽

Mario Motta ◽

...

Keyword(s):

High Performance ◽

High Efficiency ◽

Early Stage ◽

Energy Performance ◽

Monitoring Plan ◽

Performance Targets ◽

Carrier Energy ◽

Zero Carbon ◽

Energy Grid

Cities and nations worldwide are pledging to energy and carbon neutral objectives that imply a huge contribution from buildings. High-performance targets, either zero energy or zero carbon, are typically difficult to be reached by single buildings, but groups of properly-managed buildings might reach these ambitious goals. For this purpose we need tools and experiences to model, monitor, manage and optimize buildings and their neighborhood-level systems. The paper describes the activities pursued for the deployment of an advanced energy management system for a multi-carrier energy grid of an existing neighborhood in the area of Milan. The activities included: (i) development of a detailed monitoring plan, (ii) deployment of the monitoring plan, (iii) development of a virtual model of the neighborhood and simulation of the energy performance. Comparisons against early-stage energy monitoring data proved promising and the generation system showed high efficiency (EER equal to 5.84), to be further exploited.

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Hardware Accelerator Integration Tradeoffs for High-Performance Computing: A Case Study of GEMM Acceleration in N-Body Methods

IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems ◽

10.1109/tpds.2021.3056045 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 32 (8) ◽

pp. 2035-2048

Author(s):

Mochamad Asri ◽

Dhairya Malhotra ◽

Jiajun Wang ◽

George Biros ◽

Lizy K. John ◽

...

Keyword(s):

High Performance Computing ◽

High Performance ◽

Hardware Accelerator ◽

Performance Computing

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Towards a taxonomy of intergenerational knowledge transfer practices

The Learning Organization ◽

10.1108/tlo-02-2017-0023 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 25 (2) ◽

pp. 81-91

Author(s):

Kerstin Kuyken ◽

Mehran Ebrahimi ◽

Anne-Laure Saives

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Transfer ◽

Comparative Study ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Qualitative Case Study ◽

High Tech ◽

Content Type ◽

Case Study Design ◽

Younger Workers ◽

Intergenerational Knowledge

Purpose This paper aims to develop a better understanding of intergenerational knowledge transfer (IKT) practices by adopting a context-related and comparative perspective. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative case study design involving 83 interviews and non-participative observation in German and Quebec organizations has been chosen. Findings Two distinctive archetypes of IKT emerge from both national contexts: “we-individualizing” (Germany) and “I-connecting” (Quebec), leading to an eightfold taxonomy of IKT practices. Research limitations/implications This research is limited to young and senior workers and to high-tech sectors. Originality/value Comparative and inductive study of IKT, adaptation of IKT practices to national contexts, retaining younger workers. This inductive and comparative study allows a better adaptation of IKT practices to national contexts and therefore a better retention of younger workers.

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3D Interactive Learning Environment as a Tool for Knowledge Transfer and Retention

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13147916 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (14) ◽

pp. 7916

Author(s):

Martin Krajčovič ◽

Gabriela Gabajová ◽

Marián Matys ◽

Patrik Grznár ◽

Ľuboslav Dulina ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Transfer ◽

Learning Environment ◽

Conventional Method ◽

Teaching Method ◽

Training Design ◽

Interactive Learning Environment ◽

Teaching Process ◽

Interactive Training ◽

Transfer And Retention

The article deals with the design of virtual reality (VR) interactive training as a teaching method and its effect on knowledge transfer and retention of students. The first part presents the methodology of the VR interactive training design. The second part utilizes the created interactive training for a case study to evaluate its effect on the teaching process and to examine the potential of VR interactive training as a sustainable teaching method. The study took place at the Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Žilina. Volunteers were divided into two groups. The first group used VR interactive training as a teaching method, while the second group used the conventional method. Both groups then underwent tests. The main goal was to evaluate the effect of the VR interactive training on the teaching process in comparison to the conventional method while trying to identify the key elements of the VR interactive training design and its influence on knowledge transfer and retention in a sustainable learning environment. At the start of the case study, four hypotheses were formed, questioning the effect of interactive training on knowledge transfer and retention in the long and short term, and its overall influence on the teaching process. Obtained data were then used to evaluate these hypotheses.

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A new renaissance for creativity in technology and the arts in the context of virtual worlds

The Visual Computer ◽

10.1007/s00371-021-02182-7 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

R. A. Earnshaw

Keyword(s):

Digital Media ◽

Virtual Worlds ◽

Web Pages ◽

The Arts ◽

Diverse Environment ◽

Research Environments ◽

Interdisciplinary Collaborations ◽

The Future ◽

New Ideas

AbstractWhere do new ideas come from and how are they generated? Which of these ideas will be potentially useful immediately, and which will be more ‘blue sky’? For the latter, their significance may not be known for a number of years, perhaps even generations. The progress of computing and digital media is a relevant and useful case study in this respect. Which visions of the future in the early days of computing have stood the test of time, and which have vanished without trace? Can this be used as guide for current and future areas of research and development? If one Internet year is equivalent to seven calendar years, are virtual worlds being utilized as an effective accelerator for these new ideas and their implementation and evaluation? The nature of digital media and its constituent parts such as electronic devices, sensors, images, audio, games, web pages, social media, e-books, and Internet of Things, provides a diverse environment which can be viewed as a testbed for current and future ideas. Individual disciplines utilise virtual worlds in different ways. As collaboration is often involved in such research environments, does the technology make these collaborations effective? Have the limits of disciplinary approaches been reached? The importance of interdisciplinary collaborations for the future is proposed and evaluated. The current enablers for progressing interdisciplinary collaborations are presented. The possibility for a new Renaissance between technology and the arts is discussed.

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