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Impact of two different strength/conditioning training interventions on sport and strength performance of junior male judokas Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Aleksander Osipov,Vladimir Guralev,Sergii Iermakov,Tatyana Ratmanskaya,Alena Galimova,Mikhail Kudryavtsev
Background. The influence of different strength training interventions on strength and competitive performance has been insufficiently examined in elite junior judokas. This study aimed to investigate the impact of different strength interventions in precompetitive training process of elite junior male judokas. Material and Methods. Fifty-three elite judokas (age: 17.22±1.37 yrs, height: 176.34±5.47
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Resilience of adolescents in physical activity during the covid-19 pandemic: a preliminary case study in France Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Thibaut Derigny,Christophe Schnitzler,Joseph Gandrieau,François Potdevin
Purpose: The objective of this study was to examine how adolescents' physical activity (PA) changed during the COVID-19 crisis according to level of intensity and whether there are typologies of resilience based on individual and environmental characteristics. Methods: A longitudinal follow-up study of PA in a representative sample of French adolescents (n=808, 16.32±1.01 years old) was carried out
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Reliability and usefulness of the reaction speed test in young female volleyball players Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Karla Dolo,Zoran Grgantov,Goran Kuvačić
Reaction speed represents a crucial ability to achieve a high-performance level in volleyball. A reliable computerized test for assessing reaction speed cannot simulate the dynamic environment of the volleyball game. Therefore, tests involving the activation of large muscle groups are needed. This study aimed to determine the reliability of young volleyball players' reaction speed ability using the
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Attentional focus on learning fundamental movement skills in children Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Afroditi Lola,George Tzetzis,Vasiliki Manou,Smaragda Aleksandropoulu
Several researchers studying focus of attention have concluded that the external focus is superior to the internal in learning motor skills in adults. However, there is limited research concerning the effect of different focus of attention on learning fundamental movement skills in kindergarten children. The present study aimed to compare the effectiveness of internal and external focus of attention
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Toward a Mediated Model of Physical Activity in Relation to Psychological Distress Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Tavis Watt,E. James Kehoe
Leisure-time physical activity has well demonstrated benefits in mitigating symptoms of depression and, to a lesser extent, anxiety. A variety of theoretical mechanisms have been proposed as mediators of this linkage. There has been no reported attempt to develop a unified model of the relative contributions of the proposed mechanisms. To begin to fill this gap, 394 first-year university students were
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Self-leadership differences between athletes with and without physical disability Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Ioannis Proios,Eleni Fotiadou,Sophia Batsiou,George Doganis,Dimitris Balasas,Miltiadis Proios
Introduction: Self-leadership is a psychological concept that display an impressive potential in the enhance of individual performance. The purpose of this study was to examine the perceived levels of use of self-leadership strategies by athletes and to explore the existence of potential individual differences in self-leadership strategies by athletes with and without physical disability. Material
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Could an intermittent Physical Education-based fitness teaching unit affect secondary school students’ motivation, autotelic experience, and physical self-concept? A cluster-randomized controlled trial Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Santiago Guijarro-Romero,Daniel Mayorga-Vega,Carolina Casado-Robles,Jesús Viciana
Objective: The purpose of the present study was to compare the effects of traditional and intermittent physical fitness-based teaching units on secondary school students’ motivation toward Physical Education, autotelic experience, and physical self-concept. Methods: Six classes [126 students (57.9% females) aged 13-15 years], balanced by grade, were cluster-randomly assigned into control (n = 40),
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Non-linear didactic technology-based intervention to enhance basic motor competencies with MOBAK-5: a pilot study in primary school Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Domenico Monacis,Dario Colella,Pierpaolo Limone
Introduction: Technologies in physical education, as Exergames (EXGs) or Active Videogames (AVGs), represent a useful tool to increase levels of physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior, but their effectiveness on motor competence development is still unclear. The aim of the study is to gain new knowledge about the development of motor competences, assessed under two different experimental conditions:
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Comparison of muscle activity during swimming and on the Biokinetic simulator Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Jitka Vaneckova,Hana Kabesova
Introduction: The aim of the study is to evaluate the coordination similarity ratio of involvement of selected muscles (m. pectoralis major; m. latissimus dorsi; m. obliquus externus abdominis; m. triceps brachii) during the crawl swimming cycle as a target movement with imitation movement act. The research set comprised 16 elite swimmers specializing in crawl sprint tracks. Methods: The key research
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Exercise-Heat Stress, Hyperthermia, Dehydration and Fatigue Effects on Cognitive Performance among Semi-Professional Male Athletes Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Adiele Dube,Chantell Gouws,Gerrit J. Breukelman
Background: Evidence regarding heat stress, dehydration, hypohydration and fluid balance effects on semi-professional athletes’ cognitive function is still limited. This study aimed to examine the effects of exercise heat-stress, hyperthermia, dehydration and fatigue on cognitive performances in semi-professional athletes. Methods: Eighteen healthy male athletes from individual and team sports participated
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The Acute Effects of Actively Play on the ExecutiveFunctions of Thai Children Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Sonthaya Sriramatr,Raweewan Maphong
Background: This study aimed to investigate the effects of a single active play intervention on the executive functions in children. Methods: A quasi-experimental design. Children from two classrooms in the 5th grade were randomly selected. Children in one classroom (n=30) were assigned to an active playgroup, while those from another class (n=30) were assigned to a control group. We tested two components
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Visual constraints and swing timing in softball batting: pitcher vs. pitching machine Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Jan Carboch,Petra Praveckova,Petra Smejkalova,Tomas Kocib,Jiri Zhanel
When players practice batting against a pitching machine, there are some visual constraints that can affect the movement behaviour of the batter due to the absence of visual information sources that are available in competition performance (pitcher motion). This study sought to compare the timing of softball swing phases whilst batting against a pitcher and a pitching machine. Semi-experienced batters
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Quantitative analysis of data relating to ski tourism according to Scorpus database Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Tomasz Góra,Leon Rak,Agnieszka Pluto-Prądzyńska
Background: The aim of the research was to acquire knowledge as to how the development of scientific publications looks, while also to specify the scope of research on the area of ski tourism. The research process is concentrated on the following research questions: In what way has the scientific output developed in the field of research on ski tourism? Who is the principal participant (countries,
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Effect of bench press at a specified movement tempo on post-exercise testosterone and cortisol levels Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Marcin Studencki,Angelina Ignatjeva,Magdalena Nitychoruk,Artur Gołaś,Wojciech Smółka,Adam Maszczyk
Body response is a key element of the periodization of any training unit. The main control systems in the human body are the nervous and endocrine systems. The study aims to examine the effect of bench press at a specified movement tempo on post-exercise blood testosterone and cortisol levels. The study involved 16 men (experience in resistance training 5.5 ± 1.3 years, aged 24 ± 2 years, body weight
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The association between cardiorespiratory fitness and metabolic syndrome diagnosis: A cross-sectional study in Indonesian middle-aged and older adults Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Novita Intan Arovah,Kristiann C. Heesch
Objectives: The roles of cardiorespiratory fitness (CF) in reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality risks are well established; however, little is known about the role of CF in reducing risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS), a cluster of CVD risk factors, particularly in Asian countries. This research examined associations between CF and MetS diagnosis and its five components in Indonesian
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Associations between the occurrence of the ACTN3 R577X, ACE I/D, BDKRB2 +9/-9 polymorphisms and anaerobic performance among a group of elite fencers Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Iva Balko,Stefan Balko,Miroslav Petr,Josef Heidler,Lucie Benesova,Eva Kohlikova
Introduction: This research aims to detect possible associations between the ACTN3 R577X, ACE I/D, BDKRB2 +9/-9 genetic polymorphisms, and selected anaerobic performance indicators among elite and sub-elite fencers. Methods: The sample of participants included a group of 20 fencers (males, age 25.5 ± 6.9 years; height 185.1 ± 5.8; weight 78.3 ± 9.8). We obtained genotype analysis for selected polymorphisms
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Functional movement screen proficiency of adolescent female volleyball players Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Dimitrije Kovac,Zarko Krkeljas,Dusko Spasovski,Vladimir Grbic,Lazar Miceta
Assessments and testing of young athletes often exclude the fundamental and functional movement capacity, which are critical for healthy motor development of adolescents. The aim of this study was to evaluate functional capacity of young female volleyball players and determine if participation in volleyball leads to development of movement dysfunctions. Two-hundred fifty-eight (258) adolescent female
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Futsal in children and adolescents - a systematic review 2015-2020 Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Alberto Sanmiguel-Rodríguez,Victor Arufe Giráldez
Introduction: Futsal is a sport that is practiced almost everywhere in the world and that has been gaining in number of followers throughout the years. The objective of this work has been to carry out a review of the scientific literature from 2015 to 2020 that addresses the field of Futsal, selecting only articles related to children, adolescents and young people for content analysis. Material and
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Contribution of physical education classes to daily physical activity levels of adolescents Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Daniel Sanz-Martin,Germán Ruiz-Tendero,Emilia Fernández-García
Introduction: Although practicing physical activity according to recommendations has health benefits, many studies have reported that the level of participation is lower than recommended. Methods: In this behavioural epidemiological study, we used a correlational design to determine the contribution made by physical education (PE) classes to daily physical activity in a sample of 694 Spanish adolescents
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Optimizing the load for peak power and peak velocity development during resisted sprinting Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Aleksander Matusiński,Artur Gołaś,Adam Zając,Magdalena Nitychoruk,Adam Maszczyk
Introduction: Resistance towing is perhaps the most specific form of developing strength and power in muscles involved directly during the start, acceleration and at maximum speed. Resisted sprint training may involve towing a sled which provides an overload through the friction between the sled and ground surface or a modern advanced training device which uses drag technology to provide fully controlled
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The effect of circuit training on physical fitness and archery accuracy in novice athletes Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Susanto,Siswantoyo,Yudik Prasetyo,Himawan Putranta
Introduction: Physical condition is one of the most important factors in supporting archery. the better the physical condition, the better the concentration to support accuracy in archery. Concentration in archery is the ability to target targets accurately. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of circuit training on improving physical fitness and archery accuracy in novice
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Diversity of scoring, ingenuity of striking, art of flying — conceptual and systematical identification of soccer scoring techniques Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Xiang Zhang,Gongbing Shan,Feng Liu,Shenglai Yang,Mingliang Meng
The terms of soccer scoring techniques (SSTs) used in practice and research have been remaining confusing; even dramatic, we still do not know how many SSTs available for the game. This scenario hinders not only the scientific studies on some unique SSTs but also the development of novel coaching methods for learning these SSTs. The current paper aims to bridge the gap by establishing a SST terminology
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Effect of the Leisure Activities on the Level of Psychological stress among the elderly during the Coronavirus Outbreak Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Ayed Zureigat,Osama Abdel Fattah
Background: It is well known that advancing age is accompanied by many negative feelings due to the feeling of loneliness and psychological emptiness, which leads to the individual feeling that society does not need him due to his weak physical abilities and thus this, will negatively affect healthy aging. Objective: The study aimed to investigate the effect of the leisure activities on the psychological
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Age-related changes of reactive agility in football Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Pavol Horicka,Jaromir Simonek
The purpose of this investigation is to determine age dynamism of reactive agility in young football players, thus specifying the impact of sport training on the level of reactive agility of players. 112 young male football players playing for the football club in Nitra, Slovakia volunteered to participate in the study. Another goal was to clarify the age dynamics of performances in the monitored groups
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Acute effects of weighted plyometric exercise on sprint, agility and jump performance in university football players Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 M. H. Haris,Moazzam Hussain Khan,Tarushi Tanwar,Nida Irshad,Shibili Nuhmani
Background: Conditioning activities such as resistance training can cause excitation of central nervous system resulting in Post-activation Potentiation phenomenon. Plyometric exercise also has an important role to develop Post-activation Potentiation following a resistance stimulus. So the purpose the study was to investigate the immediate effects of weighted plyometric exercise on sprint, agility
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Influence of special coordination exercises on the level of policemen's self-defence skills Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Tomasz Maczuga,Wojciech J. Cynarski
Introduction: The main aim of the study was to find out the impact of special coordination training on the level of technical skills in the field of self-defence on a policeman during basic vocational training. Method: The studies used the classical experiment method and the parallel group technique. The study was carried out using the classic experiment with a pre-test (1st measurement) and post-test
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Comparison of Isokinetic Muscle Function and Anaerobic Exercise Capacity in the Knee According to Kukki Taekwondo Training Type Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Jonghyeon Kang,Jusik Park,John Arthur Johnson
Introduction: This study’s purpose was to measure and compare isokinetic muscle function and anaerobic exercise capacity of knee joints according to the three Kukki Taekwondo competition types. Methods: A total of 21 elite Korean male poomsae (forms), gyorugi (sparring), and demonstration athletes majoring in Taekwondo were selected as the subjects of the study. Subjects’ physical fitness levels were
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Relationships between socioeconomic factors versus the anthropometric and motor characteristics of Polish female university students (2000–2018) Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Robert Podstawski,Arkadiusz Marzec
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the relationships between socioeconomic factors (SES), anthropometric characteristics and motor abilities of female university students. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in 2000-2018 on 3955 female university students aged 19.72 ± 0.75 years who were randomly selected from the population of students attending obligatory physical education (PE)
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Effect of power on agility, linear speed and change of direction deficit in female soccer players Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Patricia Fischerova,Roksana Krosta,Artur Gołaś,Artur Terbalyan,Magdalena Nitychoruk,Adam Maszczyk
Introduction: The aim of the study was to examine relationships between power of the lower limb and agility, speed, and change of direction (COD) deficit in professional female soccer players. Material and methods: Thirty-three elite Polish Extraliga league soccer players (aged 22 ±5 years; body height 166 ± 4 cm; body weight 58 ± 8 kg) performed the following fitness tests: lower limb muscle power
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Step count for 7th and 8th grade students in structured and unstructured physical education classes Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Necip Demirci,Refika Yilmaz,Ayda Karaca
The aim of the study was to analyze step counts of middle school students in structured and unstructured physical education classes (PE) according to age, gender, and school type. Data were collected on a sample of 74 students, 40 7th and 34 8th grade students recruited from private and public middle schools. Omron HJ-112 pedometers were used in this study to obtain step counts. There were statistically
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Are three months multidisciplinary lifestyle intervention enough to get benefits on blood pressure in overweight/obese adults ? Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Roberto Pippi,Vittorio Bini,Elisa Reginato,Cristina Aiello,Carmine Fanelli
The aim of the study is to determine the effects of a multidisciplinary lifestyle intervention (including a short period of physical exercise) on some health-related variables, particularly on blood pressure, in an overweight/obese adult group. The main outcome was blood pressure lowering. The study involved 378 subjects affected by obesity or type 2 diabetes. The intervention included exercise, nutrition
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Ethical values in jujutsu of Japanese origin Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Wojciech J. Cynarski,Jong-Hoon Yu
Background. The broad humanistic and socio-cultural theoretical perspectives applied to this research effort provides a foundation for the Humanistic Theory of Martial Arts and the anthropological Focus on martial arts used in this paper. Hence, conceptual language has been adopted for this investigation. The aim is to assess and identify the ethical values and pro-social perspectives accentuated by
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Measuring physical literacy in Ukraine: developmentof a set of indicators by Delphi method Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Iuliia Pavlova,Petro Petrytsa,Andrii Andres,Nataliia Osip,Oksana Khurtenko,Alla Rudenok,Natalia Hotsuliak,Nataliia Zlenko
Introduction: This study aims to outline indicators of physical literacy for Ukrainian student youth, taking into account current international experience and concepts and meeting national specificities of the organization of physical education in higher educational institutions of Ukraine. Methods: 82 individuals were invited to participate in study (face-to-face meeting). The 2-round Delphi method
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Chosen forms of participation in physical culture in the multinational Stanisławowski province in the period 1920-1939 Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Teresa Drozdek-Małolepsza,Eligiusz Małolepszy
The aim of this paper is to present an outline of the history of physical culture in the Stanisławowski province (an area that is currently within the borders of Ukraine) in the period 1920-1939 in the times of the Second Polish Republic. In the inter-war period the development of physical culture took place in the Stanisławowski province. In the period of the 1920s and 1930s there was a development
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Comparison of physical activity of children in a state kindergarten and a forest kindergarten in the Czech Republic Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Dita Culková,Lucie Francová,Ivan Růžička,Dana Urbanová,Jan Suk
Introduction: This study compares physical activity of children in a state kindergarten and a forest kindergarten, particularly the number of steps taken, which can indicate the quantity of physical activity. The objective is to monitor the number of steps taken by children in selected institutions and to conduct an analysis in relation to the structure of the daily programme and movement regimen of
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The Effect of Lumbar Erector Spinae Muscle Endurance Exercise on Perceived Low-back Pain in Older Adults Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Muhammad Tufail,Haebin Lee,Yang Gyu Moon,Hwang Kim,KwanMyung Kim
This study investigates changes in lumbar erector spinae (LES) muscle endurance, perceived low-back pain (LBP), and perceived exercise fatigue in older adults, and analyzes the trends of these changes during a 5-week lumbar exercise. Sixteen older adults with LBP were equally and randomly divided into two groups: the experimental group with incline-standing and the control group with the level-standing
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Harmonious physique development and obesity prevention of preschool girls Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Aleksander Osipov,Irina Orlova,Sergii Iermakov,Tatyana Ratmanskaya,Roman Nagovitsyn,Mikhail Kudryavtsev
Introduction: The main threats to the health and harmonious physical development of preschool children are overweight, obesity and abnormalities in the physique development. The aim of the study was to verify if particular (harmonious physique development and obesity prevention) PE intervention is more effective than standard PE classes for preschool children. Material and methods: Participants: The
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Comparison of healthy behavior in Ukrainian and Polish students of physical education Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Aleksandra M. Rogowska,Iuliia Pavlova,Cezary Kuśnierz,Aleksandra Kwaśnicka,Szymon Koszyk,Marta Hejno
Introduction: This study aimed to examine the healthy behaviors in undergraduate students of Physical Education (PE) from Ukraine and Poland in comparison to the control sample of students of other faculties. Material and methods: The group of 564 university students (67% of males), ranging in age from 18 to 41 years (M = 22.05, SD = 2.49), was surveyed using a written form of the Health Behavior Inventory
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The human body’s response to the conditions in the sauna Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Krzysztof Borysławski,Karolina Szaliłow,Grzegorz Bielec,Aneta Omelan,Robert Podstawski
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of a 15-minute bathing session in a Finnish sauna on changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressure (SBP and DBP, respectively), heart rate (HR), and body mass. The effects of grouping variables (age, sex, BMI, frequency of sauna use, history of sauna use) were taken into account in the analysis. Materials and Methods: A total of 60 women (33
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The psychological trait among fitness center goers during home quarantine and its relationship to the body mass index Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Ayed Zureigat,Osama Abdel Fattah,Ghazi El Kailani
Background: The Corona pandemic imposed on the countries of the world to take many strict measures to limit the spread of this virus, as home quarantine. Objective: this study aimed to identify the psychological aspects level among the fitness center goers during home quarantine and the differences in these aspects level according to the gender variable. As well as, the relationship between the psychological
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Effects of creatine hydrochloride supplementation on physical performance and hormonal changes in soldiers Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Mohammad Milad Tayebi,Mitra Yousefpour,Laya Ghahari
Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the effects of 2 weeks of creatine hydrochloride (CrHCl) supplementation on physical performance and hormonal changes in army soldiers. Materials: Eighteen male army soldiers were randomly assigned in a double-blind fashion to either a CrHCl (n=9) or placebo (Pl) (n=9) groups. CrHCl group costumed 3g of creatine per day, whereas Pl group was given dextrose
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Antioxidative system capacity after a 10-day-long intensive training course and one-month-long recovery in military cadets Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Liana Plavina,Oksana Kolesova,Jelena Eglite,Andris Cakstins,Silva Cakstina,Aleksandrs Kolesovs
Optimization of training and minimization of injuries are topical for the physical performance of military personnel. Physical and psycho-emotional load, fatigue, sleep deprivation, and dietary limits can lead to the development of oxidative stress (OS) and injuries in specific military training. This study investigated markers of OS and muscle damage in military cadets after a 10-day-long intensive
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Efficacy of dynamic Swiss ball training in improving the core stability of collegiate athletes Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Shibili Nuhmani
Introduction: The training of core muscles is key in sports training to improve performance and reduce the risk of injuries. However the most effective method to improve core musculature is still controversial. Therefore the objective of this study was aimed at investigating the effectiveness of dynamic Swiss ball training in reinforcing the core stability of collegiate athletes. Materials and methods:
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The Assessment of Movement Competence in Czech School Age Children Using BOT-2 Test Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Iva Seflova,Ludek Kalfirt,Jan Charousek
Introduction: A sufficient level of movement competence (MC) is a significant health and psychosocial factor. Overall, there is a strong consensus that movement competence is positively associated with all health-related variables. A lower level of movement competence in childhood is reflected in physical activity participation and engagement in physical activity later in life. The Bruininks-Oseretsky
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Interplay among physical balance ability, physical activities realization, anthropometric parameters and psychosocial indices in relation to gender and age of seniors 65+ Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Milada Krejci,Martin Hill,Elena Bendikova,Dobroslava Jandova,Jiri Kajzar
Introduction: The study is aimed to analyze the interplay among the physical balance level, physical activities realization, anthropometric determinants and psychosocial indices in relation to gender and age of seniors 65+. Methods: The participants comprised 500 seniors in age 65+ (234 males and 266 females) participated voluntarily in the research. For data collection we used methods of the “Medical
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The role of dispositional factors achievement goals and volition in the formation of athletic identity people with physical disability Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Ioannis Proios
Introduction: According to cognitive identity theory internal components can be likely to influence athletic identity formation. The purpose of the present study was to examine relationship between athletic identity of people with physical disabilities and goal perspectives (task and ego) and volitional competences (persistence, purposefulness and expedience). Material and methods: The participants
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Seasonal variation of speed, agility and power performance in elite female soccer players: effect of functional fitness Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Miłosz Stepinski,Halil Ibrahim Ceylan,Teresa Zwierko
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the changes of speed, agility and power performance during one soccer season and the impact of functional fitness on changes in motor performance in elite female soccer players. This study was conducted with 18 members of the Polish Women’s National Football Team. The analyzed training season was divided into four training phases. Physical performance was assessed
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Kinematic analysis of the kick start from OSB12 Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Ivan Matúš,Róbert Kandráč
Introduction: Start performance in swimming plays a major role in determining the final standings, especially in sprint races. The purpose of the study was to determine kinematic parameters underlying the kick start from OSB12 in terms of the kick plate position and shoulder positioning at the start. Material and methods: The sample included 8 non-randomly recruited performance-level swimmers whose
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Assessment of disease-related knowledge among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cross-sectional study Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Kateryna Tymruk-Skoropad,Iuliia Pavlova,Nadiya Sydoryk,Yuliia Kulitka,Bohdan Kruk
Introduction. The main task of this study was to study the level of knowledge of the Ukrainian patient about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and the factors that cause and affect this indicator, with the help of a validated instrument. Methods. 41 patients were involved in the study. Socio-demographic data, information on the duration, course of the disease and cooperation with a physical
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From Individual Heroes to National Performers: The Shift in Taekwondo’s Peace Promotion Activities Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2020-01-01 John A. Johnson,Sanko Lewis
The writings of early taekwondo pioneers promote peace through the practice of the martial art and, later, the combat sport. These pioneers charged taekwondo practitioners with a duty to contribute to justice, defend the weak, and build a more peaceful world. National and international taekwondo organizations such as the Kukkiwon, World Taekwondo (WT), and the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF)
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Health behaviors as determinants of the quality of life of the elderly Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Daniel Puciato,Paweł F. Nowak,Cezary Kuśnierz,Andrzej Bunio
Background: Quality of life is a subject of research by representatives of various fields of science, including psychology, sociology, economics, and medicine. The results of some previous studies show that the quality of life of elderly people is related to their health behaviors. The aim of the study was to assess the relationships between the quality of life, considered in general and in detail
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Increasing the level of cardiorespiratory and strength endurance of female students by means of mixed training (Kangoo–jumps fitness and resistance training) Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Aleksander Osipov,Tatyana Ratmanskaya,Roman Nagovitsyn,Svetlana Zhuikova,Sergii Iermakov
Background. Experts note the low level of physical fitness of female students. Fitness programs that balance the development of cardiorespiratory and strength fitness level are necessary in the physical education practice of students. The purpose of this study is to compare effectiveness of two exercise programs in terms of strength endurance and cardiorespiratory of female students in physical education
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Level of physical activity during school recess within aspect of available dedicated playing space Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Magdalena Lelonek,Agnieszka Przychodni
In recent years decrease in physical activity (PA) amongst school children have been highlighted. The World Health Organization recommends daily moderate to vigorous PA for this age group for at least 60 minutes. Maintaining proper PA level contributes to numerous health benefits and proper children's development stimulation. School recess allows pupils to meet the recommended physical activity guidelines
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Health status differences in subjective well-being of male and female high school students preferring sedentary leisure activities Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Dagmar Nemček,Petra Pačesová,Pavel Šmela,Petronela Ladecká,Terézia Harčaríková
Introduction. Leisure may provide certain unique subjective well-being (SWB) benefits that cannot be obtained through other domains in life, as leisure is typically characterized by autonomy or greater freedom of choice than other life dimensions. The objective of the present study was to analyse the level of SWB in male and female high school students with different health status preferring sedentary
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The analysis of psychophysiological features of football players and water sports athletes Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Olga Podrigalo,Olga Borisova,Leonid Podrigalo,Sergii Iermakov,Vyacheslav Romanenko,Inna Bodrenkova
Introduction: The purpose of the study was to analyze the psychophysiological characteristics of football players and water sports athletes as factors of professional selection. Materials and methods: The study involved students of a specialized sports school (n = 31, age: 16-17 years). The participants were divided into two groups: group 1 – 20 football players, group 2 – 11 water sports athletes
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Perceived constraints and facilitators of participation in physical activity by individuals with autism spectrum disorders Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Rıfat Kerem Gürkan,Funda Kocak
Introduction. The purpose of this study is to examine the nature and context of parent perspectives of physical activity for their children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Methods. In the study, one of the qualitative research methods, semi-structured interview technique was used as the research design phenomenology method. In addition to demographic information form, participants were asked
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The use of individual sports profiles of child athletes and nonathletes in recommending sports to be practiced Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Robert Kandrac,Tomas Peric,Dalibor Dzugas,Peter Kacur,Petra Tomkova,Marek Kokinda,Milan Turek
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Cognitive functions of female open skill sport athletes, closed skill sport athletes and nonathletes Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Petra Pačesová,Pavel Šmela,Dagmar Nemček
Introduction. The cognitive functions usable in the sports performance are for example an ability to anticipate, perception and speed of movement reactions, decision-making ability or attention. These abilities or functions apply differently to different sports. It means that open skill sports such as team sports, require the coordination of complex bodily movements and adaptation to continually changing
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Differences of physiological characteristics of taekwondo junior players vs pencak silat junior players Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Tommy Apriantono,Indria Herman,Bagus Winata,Muhamad Fahmi Hasan,Agung Dwi Juniarsyah,Sri Indah Ihsani,Iwa Ikhwan Hidayat,Imam Safei,Ilham Hindawan
Introduction: Because of the fact that detailed data on the physiological characteristics of Pencak Silat are still limited. The primary purpose of this study to assess the physiological responses of Pencak Silat athletes and a secondary aim is to compare the physiological responses of Pencak Silat athletes with physiological responses of Taekwondo athletes. Material and Methods: This study has included
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Differences in students’ feelings and preferences in physical education classes: A comparison by degree of hearing loss Physical Activity Review Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Petra Kurková
Introduction: Physical education is a very important discipline since it helps the development of students’ cognitive abilities and motor skills. Also, physical education may be the best setting for individuals with hearing loss to learn about physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. Purpose: The objective of this study was to analyse differences in students’ feelings in physical education classes