iosr-jspe   Volume-8 ~ Issue-2 ~ Mar. –Apr. 2021

Abstract: Maintenance survey of sports facilities in first generation universities in South-West Nigeria was carried out using facilities condition assessment methodology to determine their current physical condition. All Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) sports and the attendant facilities were considered but purposive sampling was necessary in the case of the number of institutions. The choice of Universities selected was dependent on the Universities having facilities for all the 15 NUGA sports and for having hosted National and International sporting events. Research findings revealed that the overall average facility condition index (FCI) for sports facilities.......

Key Word: Sports facilities, Maintenance survey, Facilities condition assessment, Facility condition index, Physical condition

Abstract:Background: Different studies reported the importance of muscular strength and power propulsion generated by the action of the arms and legs, in swimming speed. Due the aim of the present research was to study effects of eight weeks resistance training, and their effects in swim performance of 200 and 400m. Materials and Methods: In this study, there were 14 volunteer participants divided in two groups of seven swimmers per group; control group with characteristics of: 16.2 ± 1.1 years; 162.03 ± 5.49 cm; 59.59 ± 2.94 kg; and the experimental group with characteristics as: 16.1 ± 1.3 years; 164.36 ± 5.30cm; 62,57 ± 5.34 kg. Both groups trained a program......

Key Word: Strength-training, Power-training, Intensity, Specificity

Abstract: The government of Nagan Raya district must implement sports culture because it is in accordance with its authority and responsibility as well as a joint responsibility between the government and public as a solution to achieve a massive and sustainable sports. The Youth and Sport Office of Nagan Raya district haven't had any program intended to develop a sports culture in public, such as physical gymnastics, outdoor sport activities and other activities. The problem formulation of this research is the implementation of sports culture in Nagan Raya district. This research aims to determine the implementation of sports culture in Nagan Raya district. This research is an evaluation research with a descriptive method and qualitative approach. The research instruments include interview and documentation.....

Keywords: Implementation of Physical Education Learning

Abstract: The management of sports coach recruiting explains that the optimal achievement of a coach is determined by the implementation of its managerial function. Recruitment of a trainer can't be conducted instantly, it requires good and structured program. The problem formulation of this research is "how is the management of trainer recruitment of PPLP Aceh youth and sports office. This research aims to determine the management of coach recruitment of PPLP Aceh youth and sports office. This research is a qualitative research with descriptive approach. The research subjects are: the head of nursing department of youth and sports office of Aceh and the coordinator of trainer recruitment committee. The instrument of this research is interview. The data analysis techniques are data collection, data reduction and data information display, conclusion drawing and verification. The conclusions of this research are: The coach recruitment and its management are good, transparent and in accordance with the recruitment guidelines.

Key words: Management of Coach Recruitment

Abstract: Plantar Fasciitis is also known as inferior heel pain; which is most common among foot pain. It is usually seen in sports that include long- standing, running and non-athletes like medical professionals whose occupation require prolonged weight-bearing. Patients with plantar fasciitis may present with pain and tenderness located inferior to the plantar fascia which includes gradual, insidious onset, pain and stiffness that worsen in the morning or after prolonged weight bearing that affects activities of daily living.1 Patients with plantar fasciitis tend to walk slowly to avoid pain and are risk for developing antalgic gait which results in loss of muscle strength and flexibility. They may also have myofascial restrictions and muscle stiffness or tightness

Abstract: The health related benefits of recreation are not taking serious by most academics in our society. They perceive recreation to be a mere waste of time and this had cost them a lot of money in attending hospitals, clinics as well as paying for treatment bills. Therefore, the study was designed to investigate the influence of recreational activities on healthy living of academic staff of federal university of technology, Akure. The researchers used survey design of the descriptive type of research for the study. The research instrument used for this study was a self – structured closed ended questionnaire designed by the researchers. The sample size of three hundred (300) academic staff was used for the study. Purposive and accidental sampling techniques were used to select the respondents used for the study. The face, content and construct validity of the instrument was ensured by given draft copies to experts for vetting....

Keywords: Cardiovascular health, Healthy living, Well-being, Recreational activities, Stress

Abstract: The main objective of the five-thousand-meter race in the present study is improving and developing the time taken by the runner. Beta-Alanine is highly important in reducing lactic acid during training and control muscle fatigue. Data showed that the legalized training program improves the physical and physiological abilities and the numerical achievement of 5000 meters running in accordance with the speed strategy and physiological indicators. This affects developing values of respiratory circulatory system's indicator and aerobics and nonaerobic training that improve respiratory system responses' variables by 7.49%; including maximum absolute and relative oxygen consumption. The current study also showed that no moral differences with the statistical references in liver enzymes (SGPT – SGOT- GGT) wither before or after the stress of the experimental group that received Beta-Alanine, which confirms....

Keywords: Beta-Alanine; Training program, Physiological indicators; Numerical achievement of 5000-meter runners.

Abstract:Low back pain can be classified into nonspecific and mechanical. mechanical low back pain arises from the spine, inter vertebral disks or surrounding soft tissues 1. It involves radiculopathy, osteoporotic and other vertebral fractures, degenerative conditions including degenerative lumbar scoliosis, bone tumors and cancers, spinal infections, cauda equine syndrome etc2. Back Pain lasting for at least 3 months is referred as chronic back pain.3 Radiculopathy is one of the most common sign of low back pain, which is due to the compression of nerve roots or spinal meninges by degenerated spinal structures. According to the level of compression the clinical picture varies. It can give neurogenic.......

Abstract: Background: The purpose of the study was to compare the selected perceptual ability (Anticipation and Depth perception ability) between Cricket and Hockey Players.
Method: The purpose of the study was to compare the selected perceptual ability between Cricket and Hockey Players. For achieve this purpose 10 Cricket and 10 Hockey Players, their age were ranged between 19 to 25 years old from LNIPE, Gwalior, were selected as a subjects of this study. To compare the selected perceptual ability (Anticipation Perception and Depth Perception) between cricket and hockey players, independent 'T – Test' were employed. Perceptual......

Key Words: Depth perception, Anticipation Perception