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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Postural Comparison of Dextrous and Ambidextrous Players and the Effects of Elastic Band Exercises on Postural Correction |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Dr. T Vivekanadhan || Bintu.T.Kalyan |
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: | 10.9790/6737-04030104  |
Abstract: The purpose of the study was the postural comparison of dexterous and ambidextrous players and the effects of elastic band exercises on postural correction. Human posture is the basic thing that a sports man need for his sports performance at an optimum level. The postural development of a player is depends up on several factors like nature of physical activity, life style, heredity…This study aims to take postural comparison between the players who are using their one side of the body and the players are using their both side equally. In this study, the subjects were selected from various institutions in Kerala, India namely Kannur University Mangattuparamba Campus............
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Research on Completing Professional Facility System in Teaching Voleyball At Thainguyen University of Economics And Business Administration |
| Country | : | Vietnam |
| Authors | : | Nguyen Ngoc Binh || Duong To Quynh || Nguyen Van Thanh |
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: | 10.9790/6737-04030512 |
Abstract:Basing on evaluating the current use of professional facilities in teaching volleyball for students at Thainguyen University of Economics and Business Administration – Thainguyen University, the study shows that students' physical education learning result is low; the use of professional facilities in teaching volleyball is not effective; the number of lessons is simple and not suitable for Economics students. From collected results, the research chooses professional facilities of volleyball, which meets the demand of students at TUEBA, contributing to the improvement of students' learning results and physical to study..
Keywords: current situation, professional facilities, physical education, Volleyball, Thainguyen University of Economics and Business Administration (TUEBA) – Thainguyen University (TNU)
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Risk of Single Appraisal in Complex Environment: Physical and Perceived Stress in Military Training on Amazon Jungle |
| Country | : | Brazil |
| Authors | : | Yonel Ricardo de Souza, MD |
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: | 10.9790/6737-04031317 |
Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between perceived and physical stress in a wearing military training in an environment of Amazon forest. For this, 48 volunteers from the Brazilian Army underwent inventory PSS-14 and blood samples were collected immediately before and at the end of an adaptation to life in the jungle training. Differences and significant positive correlations between all the biochemical variables and between pre and post samples were detected. The mean LDH post and CK post were outside of normal parameters, which points to the manifestation of physical stress during the training. No correlation between perceived stress pre/post and any biochemical............
Keywords: physical stress, perceived stress, military, jungle training, fatigue.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Psychological Factors Influencing Exercise Adherence among Young Adult Females in Pune City |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Ms. Ankita Dhone || Dr. M . R. Gaikwad |
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: | 10.9790/6737-04031819 |
Abstract: The purpose of this review was to analyse empirical studies on Exercise adherence over the past 20 years and then propose recommendations for future research. A systematic process was used to search the literature for this review. Considering the present scenario and the area of interest the research topic is chosen "Psychological factors influencing exercise adherence among young adult females in Pune City" while going through the literature of related studies, the following reviews were collected.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Survey of Job Satisfaction and Bipolar Disorder among Fitness Instructors of Pune City |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Moirangthem Hennary Devi || Gaurav Pant |
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: | 10.9790/6737-04032023 |
Abstract: Background: The concept of job satisfaction has been developed in many ways by many form properly different researchers and practitioners. One of the most widely used definitions in organizational research is that of Locke, who defines job satisfaction as "a pleasurable or positive emotional state resulting from the appraisal of one's job or job experiences". Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to assess the status of job satisfaction and bipolar disorder among the fitness instructors of Pune city...........
Keywords: Job satisfaction, Bipolar disorder, Fitness instructors, Spa therapist.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Neuroticism Behaviour between Individual Game Players and Team Game Players- A Comparative Analysis |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Chiranjib Sarkar || Gaurav Pant |
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: | 10.9790/6737-04032430 |
Abstract: Background: Neuroticism is a long-term tendency to be in a negative emotional state. People with neuroticism tend to have more depressed moods - they suffer from feelings of guilt, envy, anger and anxiety, more frequently and more severely than other individuals. Neuroticism is the state of being neurotic. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to compare the neuroticism behaviour between individual game players and team game players. Setting and Design: The subjects taken for this study were 100 male students (50 individual game players & 50 team game players) from various colleges of Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, age ranging from 20-26 years. Questionnaire was used as a tool for this survey..........
Keywords:Neuroticism behaviour, Individual game players, Team game players
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[5]. Marijnissen RM and associates, (2014), "Depression in context of low neuroticism is a risk factor for stroke: a 9-year cohort study." Neurology.vol.19, p. 1692
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Mental Toughness, Goal Orientation and Social Emotional Competence among Sports Players |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | NandiniSanyal || NamitaRuparel || Tina Fernandes |
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: | 10.9790/6737-04033145 |
Abstract: Mental toughness is a key component of sports performance and success. Goal orientations are ways in which individuals perceive and pursue success and failure. Social emotional competence encompasses a set of skills including recognizing and managing our emotions, developing caring and concern for others, establishing positive relationships and making responsible decisions. The present study adopts a factorial design to determine the main and interaction effects of type of sports (individual and team) and gender on mental toughness, goal orientationsand social emotional competence and their dimensions...........
Keywords: mental toughness, goal orientations, social emotional competence, sports players
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Comparitive Study on Coconut Water, Carbohydrate Electrolyte Sports Drink and Sodium Enriched Coconut Drink on Measures of Hydration and Physical Performance in Athletes |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Apala Chaubey || Mahak Sharma || Barkha Bhatnagar |
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: | 10.9790/6737-04034651 |
Abstract: Coconut water which contain sodium, chloride, potassium and glucose as a rehydration fluid. Recently, attention has been given to coconut water, a natural attentive to manufactured sports drink, within initial evidence indicating efficacy with regard to maintaining hydration. The study aim to compare coconut water, sodium enriched coconut water and carbohydrate electrolyte sport drink and sodium enriched coconut drink on measures of hydration and physical performance of athletes.y..........
Keywords:Coconut, Olives, Rehydration, Sodium.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | A Study of the Administration of Sports Councils and Their Effects on the Performance of Athletes in Nigeria |
| Country | : | Nigeria. |
| Authors | : | Dr. (Mrs.) Igbokwe Philomena Ify |
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: | 10.9790/6737-04035261 |
Abstract: The sports councils of various states were established to fulfill certain set objectives of organizing sporting activities ranging from foot-balling, hockey, cricket, swimming, boxing, wrestling etc, and to this end, the various governments put in place certain policies to enhance sporting activities. A study of the administration of sports councils and their effects on the performance of athletes is due to the fact that the state sports councils represent the formation root of sports, i.e..........
Keywords:Administration, sports, athletes, performance, Nigeria, sports councils, motivation.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Association between Performance and Injury with Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status among Athletes: Case of Iten Training Camp in the Rift Valley of Kenya |
| Country | : | Kenya |
| Authors | : | Caroline Tanui || Jasper K. Imungi || Sophie Ngala |
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: | 10.9790/6737-04036271 |
Abstract: The objective of this study was to assess the relationship of dietary intake of energy, iron, calcium and nutritional status of athletes with injuries and performance during training. A cross sectional study design was carried out on 282 athletes (192 males and 90 females) between 18 – 30 years participating in middle and long distance races. Socio demographic, socio-economic characteristics, injuries and performance were assessed using a pretested semi structured questionnaire. Dietary intake of energy, calcium and iron was determined using an individual 24- hour dietary..........
Keywords: BMI, Dietary Intake, Injuries, Nutritional status, RDA
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