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Annals of Applied Sport Science
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- The Outdoor Game “Catch-Up” is A Tool to Support the Development of
Coordination Abilities in Children
Authors: Georgiy Polevoy
Abstract: Background. The actual problem of physical inactivity among schoolchildren can be solved by supplementing the school program on physical culture with outdoor games.
Objectives. To assess the impact of the outdoor game named “Catch-up” on some variables (throwing, running and agility) featuring coordination abilities of schoolchildren 7-8 years old.
Methods. Assessment was performed at the Kirov primary school in Russia. 120 boys and girls participated in the study over 4 months. As they went to the same school, it was assumed them to have similar previous coordination development and performed similar extra-school physical activities. First-graders from the control group were engaged in a standard program of physical education at school and children from the experimental group were additionally engaged in a physical activity game Catch-up. To match the effort between the two groups, the control group prolonged the standard program (warm-up phase) by a time corresponding to how long it took the control to play Catch-up. The level of development of coordination abilities of schoolchildren was assessed using two tests: throwing a ball to a target and 3×10-meter shuttle running.
Results. The variables in the control group in the throwing test improved from 3.35±0.92 to 3.60±0.69 hits (7.5%, p>0.05) and in the shuttle running from 10.20±0.40 to 9.85±0.39 seconds (3.4%, p
- Psychometrics’ Properties of Sports Commitment Questionnaire-2 among
Racquet Sports Athletes in Malaysia
Authors: Eng Wah Teo
Abstract: Background. Sports psychologists believe sports commitment is important to indicate the desire to continue or cease participation in sports from a psychosocial perspective. The Sports Commitment Questionnaire-2 (SCQ-2) has been developed and validated to investigate athletes’ commitment in sports settings in Western countries but not in Malaysia. Hence, it is essential to establish instrument validity before being widely used in Malaysia, especially among athletes.
Objectives. This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Sports Commitment Questionnaire-2 (SCQ-2) among Malaysian racquet sports athletes.
Methods. This is a cross-sectional study, a total of 416 players (245 males/ 171 females, µ age=29.94±11.47) completed the SCQ-2 (Scanlan et al., 2016) consisting of 58 items measuring ten factors and two dimensions of sports commitment. We examined the psychometric properties of SCQ-2, by conducting Confirmatory Factor Analysis and examined discriminant validity and composite reliability (CR).
Results. Initial fit indices of the hypothesized measurement model did not achieve satisfactory fit. But, after further model modification i.e., deleting 3 items resulted in good data fit (CFI=0.90, RMSEA=0.05, TLI=0.90, X²/df=2.14). Discriminant validity also met the suggested cutoff value (< 0.90). whereas CR values were acceptable for the subscales ranging from 0.77 to 0.89. Convergent validity (AVE, ranging from 0.50 to 0.58) and discriminant validity (
- Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Chinese Versioned
Five-by-Five Resilience Scale
Authors: Garry Kuan
Abstract: Background. Psychological resilience is the ability to cope with stress and is related to mental health. Assessing the psychological resilience of university students is important for formulating effective health promotion strategies to enhance their well-being and health.
Objectives. This study aimed to validate the Five-by-Five Resilience Scale (5×5RS) in the Chinese context using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA).
Methods. A cross-sectional study was carried out among 705 university students, with a mean age of 19.73 (SD=1.56) years. The scale was translated into Chinese using standard forward and backward translation procedures. CFA was conducted using Mplus 8.3 software.
Results. The hypothetical five-factor model was supported by the CFA after removing 9 items and adding correction lines to the residuals of the same factor (RMSEA=0.055, CFI=0.926, TLI=0.901, SRMR=0.065). The Cronbach's alpha values and the composite reliability for the subscales ranged from 0.638~0.784 and 0.639~0.786, respectively.
Conclusion. The Chinese version of the 5×5RS was considered valid and reliable to assess the psychological resilience among Chinese university students.
- Level of Psychological Wellness and Its Relationship to Social Behavior
among Volleyball Players
Authors: Faleh Sultan Abu Eid
Abstract: Background. Volleyball players may have many psychological wellnesses through practicing the games which is important and affects the result of the match and the attributes of the players.
Objectives. The researchers aimed to focus on psychological wellness and social behavior among the volleyball players in Jordan to determine their level. Also, this study aimed to identify the relationship between the psychological wellness and social behavior of the players.
Methods. The study sample consisted of 80 players who were chosen by the comprehensive survey method. The researchers applied the descriptive, correlational method in this study by using the one-grope method and applying the survey on them to get the data and analysis it. They developed two scales (psychological wellness and social behavior) their validity and reliability are suitable to the current study by getting averages of 0.883 & 0.819 on the Internal Consistency Coefficient.
Results. The most volleyball players in Jordan have a high level of psychological wellness and social behavior during their life and sport games. Furthermore, the results showed a positive correlational relationship between the psychological wellness level and social behavior level.
Conclusion. Regarding the results of this study, the researchers recommend holding many workshops and courses for the workers in the sports sector to introduce the importance of psychological wellness and social behavior among the players.
- Impact of Exercise on High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol in Adults with
Overweight and Obesity: A Narrative Review
Authors: Wan Syaheedah Wan Ghazali
Abstract: Background. Sedentary lifestyles and insufficient physical activity contribute significantly to the rising global epidemic of obesity, fostering an environment where excess calories are stored as adipose tissue. Lack of regular physical activity and diminished cardiorespiratory fitness are key factors in the emergence of obesity-related illnesses, leading to cardiovascular and metabolic complications. However, the extent to which low levels of physical activity and obesity directly cause low HDL-C levels is uncertain, and the specific impact of obesity on reducing HDL-C as well as the associated risks are not well clarified. The influence of different types of exercise on HDL function is intricate and depends on various factors, including exercise intensity and individual characteristics.
Objectives. This study aims to investigate the effect of exercise on HDL-C levels in overweight and obese adults, as well as review the mechanisms and pathways by which various exercise types influence HDL-C metabolism in this population.
Methods. A literature search was conducted using the PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases. Studies were included if they were published in English.
Results. A sequential moderate-to-high-intensity exercise regimen resulted in sustained or gradual improvements in HDL-C levels. For increased HDL-C levels, frequent moderate-to-high-intensity, long-duration exercise at an aerobic threshold in conjunction with body mass reduction and dietary modification is observed from the reviewed studies.
Conclusion. Regular exercise can improve HDL-C levels in overweight and obese individuals. A combination of moderate-to-high-intensity, long-duration exercise at an aerobic threshold with body mass reduction and dietary modification is most effective. Overweight and obese individuals should engage in regular exercise to improve their HDL-C levels and overall health.
- The Effect of an Electronic Device Designed to Measure the Knee Bending
Angle in Developing the Skill of Catch and Clearance the High Ball for
Football Goalkeepers
Authors: Mustafa Ahmed Obaid
Abstract: Background. The use of modern aids and technology has contributed greatly to football development, the goalkeeper is the most important position in the team, and the use of devices gave objective readings about the goalkeeper's ability in terms of skill and physical aspects.
Objectives. The research aimed to prepare exercises using an electronic device to measure the knee bending angle because of its great importance in developing the skill of catching and dimensions of the high ball for football goalkeepers.
Methods. The researchers used the experimental method, and the sample consisted of (4) male goalkeepers under 15 years of age, one of the research procedures was to determine the biomechanical variables affecting the development of the skill under study, where the training program was prepared according to an electronic device designed by the researchers.
Results. The researchers analyzed the data statistically using the (SPSS) program and the (T-test) was used for the samples, it turned out that the value of (t) was (3.56), and the error rate was (0.01). It is below the level of significance (0.05) by a degree of freedom (3). This indicates that there are significant differences between the pretest and post-test and in favor of the results of the post-test of the researched variable among the individuals of the research sample.
Conclusion. The researchers concluded that the use of assistive means and electronic devices, including the designed device, contributed significantly to developing the skill of catching and clearance of the high ball through the exercises prepared on the device.
- The Effect of Controlling the Relaxation of Bony Landmarks Surrounding the
Anterior Shoulder in Collegiate Wrestlers on Improving Shoulder Movement
Authors: Je-Hun Lee
Abstract: Background. Shoulder movement is an important factor for wrestlers. Because the shoulder has a complex structure, shortening of the muscles that move the shoulder joint is associated with injuries. Therefore, for wrestlers, shoulder movement is a factor that affects performance, so it is important to check mobility and keep it flexible.
Objectives. The purpose of this study is to improve the angles of internal and external rotation of the shoulder joint by applying pressure to the bony landmarks where the related muscles are attached in order to make the wrestler's shoulder joint movement flexible.
Methods. Forty-three male collegiate wrestling athletes were conditioned at bony landmarks where muscles involved in shoulder movement attach for 10 to 15 minutes before and after each match for three weeks.
Results. As a result of comparing the range of motion before and after applying conditioning, it was found that there was a significant effect on improving mobility. Based on this, it is believed that a conditioning method that applies pressure to the landmark area of the bone may be effective.
Conclusion. In this study, it was found that applying muscle compression and relaxation therapy based on bone landmarks had a significant effect on improving the internal rotation angle of the shoulder joint. The closer a muscle is to the tendon, the less blood it receives, and the tendon area is attached to the bone and endures muscle contraction and relaxation, so fatigue is thought to be high. Therefore, compression and rolling based on this area can help relieve accumulated fatigue, assuming there is no inflammation.
- The Relationship of Blood Lactate Level and Swimming Performance with MCT1
after Critical Velocity
Authors: Hatice Ilhan Odabas
Abstract: Background. The investigation into whether the MCT1 gene in swimming and the inclusion of exercises involving critical velocity in water warm-ups have an effect on performance is ongoing.
Objectives. This study aims to examine the relationship between swimming performance and blood lactate level with MCT1 after critical velocity.
Methods. 33 girls and 27 boys were included in the study. Intraoral swab and intraoral buccal swap samples were taken from the participants to be used for MCT1 gene analysis by the expert with transport swab, which can be used in DNA analysis. After DNA isolations, MCT1 gene polymorphisms were performed with Real-time PCR. After resting, the resting blood lactate levels (LArest) were taken from the fingertips with Lactate Scout+. Then, the swimmers performed a water warm-up with critical velocity and were taken to the 4 repetitions of the 50-meter (m) individual medley maximal swimming test. Immediately after the test, the blood lactate levels were taken at the 1st (LA1), 6th (LA6), and 15th (LA15) minute rest periods. The swimming test was recorded with a SJCAM camera. The end time was determined with Kinovea 0.9.5. IBM SPSS 24.0 program was used for data analysis. The relationship between blood lactate and swimming performance vs MCT1 dominant genotype and allele distribution was analyzed by Pearson correlation. The significance level was taken as p0.05). A significant correlation was found between LA1, LA6, LA15 values vs MCT1 (p
- Comparison of Reaction Times for Three Forms of Punches among Amateur
Boxing Athletes of the Thailand National Team
Authors: Sairag Saadprai
Abstract: Background. There are limited studies of the reaction time of throwing punches in Thai Amateur Boxing athletes. Amateur Boxing which is point-scoring blows, based on the number of clean punches landed to movable specific areas. This study will be baseline information for developing Amateur Boxing athletes.
Objectives. To compare the reaction time of punches; left, right, double punches.
Methods. Twelve participants were male Amateur Boxing athletes of the Thailand National Team, 18–35 years old, Welterweight – Light Heavyweight, right-handedness. Participants warmed up and familiarized themselves with the procedure, then randomly selected order and performed 3 sets of left, right, and double punch over 60 seconds, using SMART fit to measure the number of punches thrown per stimulus (times/second), the fastest punching time per stimulus (seconds), the average reaction time to stimulus (seconds) of each punch type.
Results. Using One-Way Repeated Measures ANOVA, the number of punches thrown per stimulus between left and double punch was a significant difference (p=0.000); also between right and double punch (p=0.000). The fastest punching time per stimulus was a significant difference between left and double punch (p=0.006). The average reaction time to the stimulus was a significant difference between left and double punch (p=0.000), and also between right and double punch (p=0.000).
Conclusion. Throwing double punch produced the highest number of punches thrown, the fastest punching time, and a better average reaction time per stimulus than left or right punch. In terms of the reaction time to stimulus, throwing double punch is the most effective but the left punch is less effective form of punch.
- A Case Study of the Quality of Life and Life Satisfaction of Children and
Youth Participation in a Physical Activity Program for the Height Increase
Authors: Oam To-aj
Abstract: Background. Height plays a crucial role in boosting a person's persona.
Objectives. To study the quality of life and the life satisfaction of children and youth participation in a physical activity program for height increase.
Methods. A qualitative design using semi-structured interviews with 20 key informants from 4 groups which consisted of 5 key informants in each group as follows; 1) Group aged from 6-11 years old, 2) Group aged from 12–14 years old, 3) Group aged from 15–17 years old, 4) Group aged from 18–24 years old (6–24 years old) those who attended the physical activity program for the height increase at least than 6 months.
Results. It was found that all key informants were very satisfied with a physical activity program for the height increase.
Conclusion. Most of the participants had an improved quality of life in seven dimensions and well-being after participating in a physical activity program for the height increase.
- The Green Tourism Management Strategies for Creating the Community’s
Economic Value Added from Organizing the Jet Ski Competition
Authors: Supahalak Ninnopparat
Abstract: Background. Sports tourism refers to travel undertaken specifically to watch or participate in sporting events.
Objectives. To formulate green tourism management strategies to create the community’s economic value added from organizing the Jet Ski competitions.
Methods. A qualitative design using semi-structured interviews with 8 key informants which consisted of 1) The two representatives of the Jet ski tournament competition at Phuket province, 2) The two representatives of the Thai Jet Sports Boating Association 3) The two representatives of the Office of Tourism and Sports, Phuket Province, and 4) The two representative of the professional sports promotion department, Sports Authority of Thailand.
Results. It found that most of the key informants recommended that all strategies needed to have those relevant stakeholders to get involved with the locals in every dimension such as training the local guild, creating a stable career for the locals, to aware the tourist of the environmental issues including the monitoring and giving the priority to the tourist security.
Conclusion. The result from the research can be applied to any other Jet Ski tournaments for those organizers who are concerned about sustainability in the dimension of economic, social, and environmental issues.
- The Role of Regular and Long-Term Physical Activity in Preventing the
Bladder Cancer
Authors: Mitra Khademosharie
Abstract: Background. Cancer is one of the three health dilemmas and the third cause of mortality in Iran. Bladder cancer is the ninth common type of cancer in the world. Physical activity is associated with decreased risk for many cancers.
Objectives. The main aim of this study is to investigate the effect of regular and long-term physical activity on the risk of bladder cancer.
Methods. This is a cross-sectional descriptive-analytical research. For this study, 45 sports instructors (mean age =58.1±1.39), who had regular long-term physical activities in their life (at least 10 years), were selected using simple random sampling, and 31 bladder cancer patients (mean age =60.3±11.3), were selected using random two-stage cluster sampling. The data was collected in two personal information and physical activity questionnaires.
Results. The mobility rate and physical activity of bladder cancer patients were very low. There was a significant relationship between having physical activity and the incidence of cancer (P
- The Psychological Well-being and Its Relationship with the Functional
Creativity of Female Gymnastics’ Trainers
Authors: Zeena Khaled Jasem
Abstract: Background. Teaching quality in gymnastics is influenced by teachers' performance and attitudes, leading to increased functional creativity and psychological well-being. This, in turn, contributes to the success of the sports institution by enhancing the overall performance and overall well-being of the students.
Objectives. The research aims to assess the psychological well-being and functional creativity of female gymnastics trainers in Iraqi colleges of physical education and sports sciences, focusing on their level of well-being and the relationship between these factors.
Methods. The researchers used a descriptive survey method to survey female gymnastics trainers at 16 colleges in Iraq's physical education and sports sciences faculties. The sample was divided into six for survey, 35 for preparation, and 26 for the main experiment application, ensuring statistical procedures were conducted effectively.
Results. The final results that the researchers applied to the two scales through the (SPSS), and comparison with the hypothetical mean and correlations, the study reveals a significant correlation between psychological well-being and functional creativity, with a value of 0.005 and an arithmetic mean of 156.1143, and a value of 0.000 and an arithmetic mean of 123.6667, as shown by the results of the correlation between psychological well-being and functional creativity (0.748**) it's a significant correlation relationship.
Conclusion. The research indicates that female trainers in physical education and sports sciences have a strong psychological well-being due to their ability to provide tailored gymnastics lessons and innovative approaches. Their knowledge and skills, combined with their professional experiences, contribute to a positive attitude among female instructors, facilitating the application of psychological and administrative factors in educational practices.View Synonyms and Definitions
