SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA The Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT) was designed to assess the relative efficacy and cost-effectiveness of surgical and nonsurgical approaches to the treatment of common conditions associated with low back and leg pain. OBJECTIVES To describe the rationale and design of the SPORT project and to discuss its strengths and limitations. STUDY DESIGN Desc...

Objective: Although it is well-established that the ability to manage stress is a prerequisite of sporting excellence, the construct of psychological resilience has yet to be systematically examined in athletic performers. The study reported here sought to explore and explain the relationship between psychological resilience and optimal sport performance. Design and method: Twelve Olympic champ...

The purpose was to examine the power relations during a change of culture in an Olympic sports organization United Kingdom. authors conducted 16-month longitudinal study combining action research and grounded theory. data collection included ethnography focus group discussion ( n = 10) with athletes, coaches, parents, national governing body. supplemented these 26 interviews stakeholders, we an...

Sport in the modern life of society and state - is a very special world with its social values own rules. has long been cultural phenomenon, significant developed activity, an important means preserving developing European personal identity. The failure Olympic Team Ukraine on Games XXII Olympiad Rio de Janeiro 2016, non-fulfillment planned indicators provided for by TheConcept athletes trainin...

Background. Now one of the necessary capabilities, to succeed in the field of competition is having knowledge and marketing skills in economic institutions. Objectives. The goal of this study was Factors affecting development of marketing capability of collegiate sport. Methods. This study is correlating, and, in view of objective, current research is practical. Populations consist of 5 group...