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Investigation of Adolescents’ Physical Education Trait Anxiety Levels by a Range of Variables
Yaprak Kalemoglu-Varol,
Mustafa Kayihan Erbas
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
Pages:
1-5
Received:
12 November 2014
Accepted:
16 November 2014
Published:
20 November 2014
Abstract: The aim of this study is to determine adolescents’ trait anxiety levels during physical education lessons and investigate them by a range of variables. Screening model was used in the study. The study group was a total of 1083 high school students (Mage=16.08, SD=1.11), including 491 females (45.3%) and 592 males (%54.7), from high schools in the provinces of Ankara, Aksaray and Istanbul during the academic year 2013-2014. "Physical Education Trait Anxiety Scale" was used to collect data. In the analyses, in addition to descriptive statistics, independent sample t-test of the difference between the arithmetic means and one-way analysis of variance were used. In the study, students were found to have a moderate level of physical education trait anxiety. Significant differences were observed by gender and grade in physical education trait anxiety levels, while no significant difference was found by being licensed athlete.
Abstract: The aim of this study is to determine adolescents’ trait anxiety levels during physical education lessons and investigate them by a range of variables. Screening model was used in the study. The study group was a total of 1083 high school students (Mage=16.08, SD=1.11), including 491 females (45.3%) and 592 males (%54.7), from high schools in the ...
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The Influence of Physical Fitness on Respiratory Muscle Strength in the Elderly
Aline Patricia Bonato Miranda,
Ada Clarice Gastaldi,
Hugo Celso Dutra de Souza,
Jair Licio Ferreira Santos
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
Pages:
6-12
Received:
8 December 2014
Accepted:
19 December 2014
Published:
20 January 2015
Abstract: Background: One of the consequences of aging process is the reduction in respiratory muscle strength. So, this study sought to determine the level of physical fitness that influences respiratory muscle strength among participants in a program for senior citizens. Methods: We evaluated 55 elderly between 60 and 80 years, of both sexes, with no history of respiratory disease. The participants were evaluated measuring the maximal in spiratory (MIP) and expiratory (MEP) pressures and applying the IPAQ questionnaire to assess their level of physical activity. The groups were compared using ANOVA test followed by Tukey’s test with a significance level of 5%. Results: 27.3% of the elderly were classified as active, 43.6% as irregularly active, and 29.1% as sedentary. The MIP values for the active (82.7 cmH2O) and irregularly active groups (80.4 cmH2O) were higher than those observed for the sedentary group (62.5 cmH2O) (p < 0.05), and there was no significant difference between the active and irregularly active groups. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that more active elderly, regardless of the level or duration of activity, have higher inspiratory muscle strength than the sedentary ones.
Abstract: Background: One of the consequences of aging process is the reduction in respiratory muscle strength. So, this study sought to determine the level of physical fitness that influences respiratory muscle strength among participants in a program for senior citizens. Methods: We evaluated 55 elderly between 60 and 80 years, of both sexes, with no histo...
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The Association between Psycho-Socio-Demographic Factors and Substance Abuse in Iranian Male Bodybuilders
Hooman Angoorani,
Behnoosh Tayyebi
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
Pages:
13-17
Received:
6 December 2014
Accepted:
23 December 2014
Published:
2 February 2015
Abstract: Background: This study was conducted to investigate the association between psycho-socio-demographic factors and substance abuse in Iranian male bodybuilders. Material and methods: 906 male bodybuilders from 103 randomly selected gymnasia in Tehran participated in this research. By interviews via questionnaires, the following data over age, employment, average monthly family income, family size, gymnasium area (m2), number of trainers, number of gymnasium members, initiation time (months), weekly duration of sporting activity (hours), monthly cost of sporting activity, purpose of participating in sporting activity, mental health as well as body image (via General Health Questionnaire and Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire, respectively), and history of substance abuse were collected. Results: All samples were male bodybuilders within the age range of 14 to 56 years (25/7+/-7/1). Substance abuse was reported in 140 (15/5%) of the subjects. Amphetamine was reported as the most commonly-used illicit drug (13/2%). Monthly family income, number of family members, enhancement of self-esteem, maintaining fitness, and satisfaction over body parts were associated with substance abuse. Conclusion: Some psycho-socio-demographic factors including family income, family size, enhancement of self-esteem, maintaining fitness, and satisfaction over body parts were associated with substance abuse among male bodybuilders.
Abstract: Background: This study was conducted to investigate the association between psycho-socio-demographic factors and substance abuse in Iranian male bodybuilders. Material and methods: 906 male bodybuilders from 103 randomly selected gymnasia in Tehran participated in this research. By interviews via questionnaires, the following data over age, employm...
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Introducing a New Agility Test in Badminton
Donny Wira Yudha Kusuma,
Hermawan Pamot Raharjo,
Mulawarman Sudjito Taathadi
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
Pages:
18-28
Received:
17 January 2015
Accepted:
6 February 2015
Published:
11 February 2015
Abstract: In every sport there are different agility demands, and agility measurement was supposed to be different. However, existing tools for measurement agility is considered not valid and reliable for measuring agility in badminton. The purpose of this study is to create agility test which is valid and reliable for badminton. For the purpose of this study, we recruited twenty students (10 badminton students of sport faculty and 10 professional badminton athletes, age range between 17 – 21 yr) by using R & D method. There are six stages; (1) analysis needed; (2) design; (3) prototype; (4) testing; (5) revision; and (6) validity and reliability of the test. Min K. Chin test was adopted to create a Badminton Agility Test (BAT) then inserted additional tools of computer software and hardware to facilitate the operation. Result of the quality and feasibility testing are: (1) the panel was slippery; (2) avoid confusion when start. The solutions of quality and feasibility are; (1) to replace the tread surface with non-slip material, rubber carpet is the most logical choice; (2) adding a sound signal when to start the test. The reliability value of BAT was 0.884, and validity of each item (rcount) were 0.864; 0.884; 0.869; 0.867; 0.858; 0.885; 0.862; 0.863. Statistical analysis revealed that the correlation coefficient is greater than the correlation coefficient table (r count > r table), suggesting that the BAT is reliable and valid to measuring badminton agility. Due to movement specificity, the BAT has significance for badminton agility assessment.
Abstract: In every sport there are different agility demands, and agility measurement was supposed to be different. However, existing tools for measurement agility is considered not valid and reliable for measuring agility in badminton. The purpose of this study is to create agility test which is valid and reliable for badminton. For the purpose of this stud...
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