Sports Science Fundamentals: Physiology, Testing, and Recovery
Energy Systems, Fitness Components, and Performance Testing
ATP and Energy Systems
ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) – Molecule that provides energy for muscle contractions. Limited storage.
Aerobic – With oxygen.
Anaerobic – Without oxygen.
Three Main Energy Systems
ATP–PCr System (Anaerobic)
Duration: ~5 seconds or less.
Very high intensity.
Uses stored creatine phosphate (CP).
Recharges ATP without oxygen.
Glycolysis System (Anaerobic)
Duration: 30 seconds–3 minutes.
High intensity.
2 ATP from glucose,
The Convergence of Blockchain, AI, and NFTs in Future Finance
NFTs and the Metaverse Economy
NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) are unique digital assets verified on a blockchain, which ensures authenticity, ownership, and digital rights. These tokens are one-of-a-kind and cannot be replicated (e.g., digital art or collectibles).
In the Metaverse, NFTs are crucial because they allow users to own and trade virtual items like avatars, clothing, land, or art. This process gives these digital items real value and identity. NFTs connect directly to digital rights, forming
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Cloud computing is not just a technological buzzword; it’s a fundamental shift in how we access and utilize computing resources. Let’s break down the concept and then delve into its immense necessity in today’s world.
Concept of Cloud Computing
At its core, cloud computing is the on-demand delivery of IT resources and applications over the internet with pay-as-you-go pricing. Instead of owning, maintaining, and operating your own computing infrastructure (like servers, storage, databases, networking
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Technology Challenges for Traditional Banking Systems
Decentralization vs. Centralization: Blockchain allows peer-to-peer transactions without a central authority, challenging traditional banks’ role as intermediaries.
Security and Privacy: Technologies like blockchain use cryptography and distributed ledgers, reducing fraud and enhancing data protection, posing a challenge to banks relying on legacy systems.
Speed and Cost Efficiency: Digital currencies and decentralized finance (DeFi) offer faster
SAP Treasury & Financial Risk Management Features
Bank Account Management
Bank Account Settings
- Assign signatories to different signatory groups.
- Define payment approval limits for each signatory.
- Assign validity periods to each signatory.
- Activate workflow templates.
- Define approvers.
- Define release strategies.
Account Revision Activation
- Activate directly.
- Activate via workflow.
- Activate via dual control.
Cash Management & Liquidity
Cash Manager Data Sources
- Previous year’s actual data.
- Plan data from the previous planning cycle.
- Liquidity forecast data.
Finance, Fintech, Blockchain & Bitcoin: Core Concepts
Finance Overview
Core Idea: Get money from people and pay more in return.
Key Concepts: Truth & Data. Finance relies on managing money, risk, and trust (UX & UI matter).
Functions: Credit & Investments.
Main Sectors: Banks, Insurance, Trading Platforms.
Fintech (Finance + Tech)
Uses AI, Blockchain, APIs, and Digital Banks to transform finance.
Fintech’s Disruptive Potential
AI-driven risk management: Better targeting & financial inclusion (micro-credits).
Improved UI & Robo-advisors:
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