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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Comparative Study on Physical Fitness of Volleyball and Football Players in University Level |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Ajoy Bag || Dr. Aloke Sen Borman || Suprakash Das || Dr. Binod Chawdhury |
Abstract: Physical fitness is an essential first and foremost criterion in every game. Without having physical fitness no one can elicit his amble performance level. Therefore it is essential to investigate that in which game among Volleyball and Football, the level of physical fitness is more essential. Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the level of physical fitness of volleyball player and football player in university level. Methodology: For the present study 15 male volleyball players and 15 male football players were selected randomly and they had participated in university competition in 2004 from Jadavpur University. Age group of the subjects was 18-24 years. To find out the physical fitness APHERED Youth Physical Fitness Test were conducted.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Levels of Facility Availability and Suitability for Teaching and Research in the Undergraduate Physical Education Programme of University Of Nigeria Nsukka |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Benjamin Tunji Olaosebikan Phd |
Abstract: This study determined the facilities benchmark for preparing students on the undergraduate physical education degree programme of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). Through a pilot study, Determination of the facilities benchmark was conducted with information elicited from the staff in change of implementing the programme, and those derived from the relevant aspects of the 1989 National Universities Commission (NUC) Approved Minimum Academic Standard. Graduates of the programme in their various employments in the world of work provided the information required by the facility availability and suitability questionnaire (ASFQ).
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Improvements Required By Graduates and In the Undergraduate Physical Education Programme of University Of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Benjamin Tunji Olaosebikan Phd |
Abstract: This study established improvements required by graduates, and in the undergraduates Physical Education programme of the University of Nigeria Nsukka. Using the evaluation design, two sets of Questionnaire, Job Performance Questionnaire (JPQ), and Employer's Rating of Employees Questionnaire (EREQ) were used to elicit information needed by the study. (JPQ) was involved in the determination of required level of competence in the world of work on the one hand, and the level of performance demonstrated by the employed graduates on the other. Deficits between levels of required competence in the world of work and level of competence demonstrated by the employed graduates is indicated on the Improvement Required Index (IRI) for the professional areas in the undergraduate Physical Education programme.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Impact of Team Cohesion on performance among Tunisian Women Soccer Players |
| Country | : | Tunisia |
| Authors | : | Salah Kebaili || Nada Zanina || Yessine Arfa |
Abstract: Group cohesion is a dynamic process where the group tends to remain together and united in the pursuit of its goal for the satisfaction of the affective needs of group members (Paskevich, Estabrooks, Brawley, and Carron, 2001). Team cohesion exists where players are united in a common purpose (Cashmore, 2002). Athletes often spend time together or share common interests outside of their chosen sport. A challenge to any team is the maintenance of the team, rather than focusing on the individual. Our Study aims to identify the relationship between sport cohesion and performance among Tunisian women football players. Our results have shown a significant impact of team cohesion on the football performance.
Keywords: Team Cohesion – Sport – Performance.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Effect of depth perception on motor-coordinative ability of tribal adolescents. |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Dr. Arun Kumar Nayak |
Abstract: Adolescence (lat adolescere = (to) grow) is a transitional stage of physical and mental human development that occurs between childhood and adulthood. This transition involves biological (i.e. pubertal), social, and psychological changes, though the biological or physiological ones are the easiest to measure objectively.-Childhood and adolescence are crucial periods of life, since dramatic physiological, psychological and cognitive changes take place at these ages. The cognitive changes along with perceptual development may affect their motor coordinative abilities as well specially in tribal adolescents, who belong to altogether different socio cultural environment.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | One Year Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders during Training among Boxing Players in Haryana: A Retrospective Study |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Vikash Kumar || Kulandaivelan S || Varun Singh || Rekha Chaturvedi || Dhaka MS || Sonu Punia || Sumit Kumar |
Abstract: Objective: To find out overall, gender specific, site specific and type of injury specific prevalence rate of musculoskeletal injuries in boxing players. Methodology: Study Design: Cross sectional, survey study, retrospective model. Sample size: 105 boxing players (73 males and 32 females). Method: Injury data was collected from each player using modified Nordic Musculoskeletal Injury Questionnaire.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Copper, iron, zinc and magnesium status of physically active young Indian males |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Gurseen Rakhra || Daisy Masih || Annu Vats || Saroj K.Verma || Vijay K.Singh || Vandana Kirar || Archana Singh || Mallika Manral || Som Nath Singh |
Abstract:Many of the nutritionally important elements present in traces (copper, iron and zinc) or in large quantities (sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorous and magnesium) participate in a plethora of biological processes in human body. Copper, iron, zinc and magnesium act as cofactors for several enzymes in energy metabolism therefore it is important to study the interactions between exercise and nutritionally important minerals [1]. Copper, iron, zinc and magnesium play important roles in facilitating the conversion of chemical energy of food into potential energy for work and thereby integrate physiologic functions to enhance physical performance.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Attitudes of the entourage towards youth with intellectual disabilities practicing sport (case study). |
| Country | : | Tunisia |
| Authors | : | Jelleli Hilmi || Hattabi Soukaina || Ouelhazi Samira || Ben Rejeb Riadh |
Abstract: Our research is a trial of case study which aim to find the relationship between practicing sport by young people with intellectual disabilities in an ordinary environment (Ramzi) and the changing attitudes of their respective entourage taking as subject his neighbor (Mohammed). We used the technique of semi-structured interview in our investigation. This technique relies on the following three aspects of the attitude: cognitive and evaluative aspect, affective aspect and conative or behavioral aspect. For the analysis we opted for the simplified lexical analysis by studying the keywords used by our interlocutors qualitatively. The results confirmed that Mohammed's attitudes toward his neighbor Ramzi intellectually deficient practicing a sport in a regular club range between positive and negative depending on the social context.
Keywords: attitudes, environment, intellectual disabilities, sport.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Assessment of Sports Sponsorship Activities of Global System Mobile (MTN) Communication Company in Nigeria |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Zakariya Mohammed Nayawo (Ph.D) || Mohammed Alhaji Mukhtar |
Abstract: This study was designed to determine the assessment of Sports Sponsorship activities of MTN Communication Company in Nigeria. Objectives, research questions and corresponding hypotheses were used for the study. The research design used for the study is a survey research method, while the target population comprised of seventy (70) respondents were purposively selected and used as sample for the study. The instrument used for the study is a questionnaire to obtain relevant information of the respondents. Data collected were analyzed using chi-square to test the hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level of significance using SPSS version 16. Result showed that a significant difference existed in the activities of MTN when compared to other communication companies such as Globacom and Airtel. It was recommended among others that global system of mobile (GSM) communication companies (MTN) should focus on sponsorship of other sports e.g. aquatic sports and cricket sports in Nigeria.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | A Study on selected anthropometric characteristics of height-weight matched female athletes and non-athletes |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Pallob Kumar Mondal || Dr. Sanjib Mridha, |
Abstract: Height and weight are the most important aspects of man from the anthropometric view point. Height is determined by a combination of genetics and environment. Body weight is essential for health of a person. So, height and weight are so important for everybody. The study aimed to assess the selected anthropometric characteristics of height-weight matched 20-25 year old female athletes and non-athletes. Sixty (N=60) height-weight match females were selected as the subject of this study out of sixty, thirty (n=30) were state level athletes and thirty (n=30) were non-athletes.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | What are the perceived coaching practices that have contributed to participation in a modified, low-risk form of boxing? An interpretive phenomenological analysis |
| Country | : | Australia |
| Authors | : | Paul A. Perkins || Allan G. Hahn || Richard J. Keegan |
Abstract: Previous research identified several factors that have motivated sustained athlete participation in a modified, low-risk form of boxing. The importance of the 'coach-athlete relationship' was highlighted. The present study used Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) methodology to identify the particular coaching practices that have influenced this relationship and contributed to their continued engagement with the program. The findings suggest that providing a holistic approach to athlete development, treating the participants as serious athletes, using modified games to promote skill acquisition and having a focus on athlete improvement rather than competition have been the most influential practices.
Keywords: Box'Tag, Coach/athlete relationships, Community-based athletes, Sport coaching, Sport participation
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