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Transformative learning in hospitality and tourism: From critical pedagogy to critical digital pedagogy
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Breaking’s Olympic Baptism of Fire; The Influence of Judging System Governance on Breaking’s Olympic Legacy
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Assessment of Physical Activity and Quality of life in Individuals with Long COVID.
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Background: Assessing physical activity (PA) and quality of life (QoL) in individuals with Long COVID-19 is crucial for determining targeted interventions to improve physical function. While physical activity is known to enhance overall well-being, its exact impact on the quality of life for individuals affected by Long COVID-19 remains underexplored, particularly among ethnically diverse populations.
Method: This cross-sectional study investigates the relationship between physical activity and quality of life in individuals affected by Long-term COVID-19, with a focus on a diverse population. It recruited 103 participants who were previously diagnosed with COVID-19. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and SF-36 Quality of Life questionnaire were used to assess physical activity and quality of life, respectively.
Result: The majority of the participants were female (74.8%), married (60.2%), and aged between 36–65 years. Most reported low physical activity (50.5%) and low quality of life (58.3%). A significant positive correlation was found between physical activity and quality of life (ρ = 0.470, p < .001), with higher physical activity associated with improved quality of life. ANOVA and post hoc analyses confirmed that participants with higher physical activity had significantly better quality of life scores (F(2,100) = 11.981, p < .001). Regression analysis showed physical activity significantly predicted quality of life (R² = 0.212, p < .001). Age significantly influenced quality of life (p = .002) but not physical activity.
Conclusion: Most participants exhibited low physical activity levels (PAL) and quality of life (QoL). Therefore, prompt and targeted interventions are crucial for enhancing the physical function and overall well-being of individuals with Long COVID.
Keywords: Physical activity, quality of life, Long COVID, COVID-19
Funding: No funding was received for this study. However, conference attendance was sponsored by Research and Knowledge exchanged Unit of Buckinghamshire New University
Conflict of Interest: The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
Ethics Approval: Ethical approval for the study was obtained from the Buckinghamshire University Research Ethics Committee ( UEP2024MAY04
Leiðtogar í knattspyrnu: Áhrif og árangur af þjónandi forystu
No full textHlutverk þjálfara í nútíma knattspyrnu snýst ekki einungis um taktískan og tæknilegan undirbúning leikmanna. Þeir þurfa einnig að undirbúa liðið sitt andlega og tilfinningalega. Til þess að ná því allra besta fram úr leikmannahópi sínum eru þjálfarar sífellt að leita að réttu leiðtogaaðferðunum til þess að mæta þörfum nútíma íþróttamannsins. Þjónandi forysta (e. servant leadership) hefur reynst vera áhrifamikil nálgun sem hefur vakið athygli, bæði vegna áherslu á vellíðan og þroska fylgjenda og sem leið til þess að ná árangri í skipulagsheildum. Íþróttir eru að mati rannsakanda því mjög áhugaverður vettvangur til að rannsaka þjónandi forystu. Árangurinn kemur fljótt í ljós ef rétt er staðið á málum á vettvangi íþrótta.
Rannsóknarspurningin sem var lögð fram í þessu verkefni er: Áhrif og árangur þjónandi forystu í knattspyrnu. Hvað er það sem gerir þjálfara að góðum leiðtoga og hvað vilja leikmenn fá frá þjálfaranum sínum? Tilgangur rannsóknarinnar er því að meta áhrif og árangur þjónandi forystu í íþróttaumhverfinu með því að rannsaka hvernig leikmenn upplifi hvatningu frá þjálfara, hvaða ánægju þeir hafa af samskiptunum og hversu góður árangurinn er af þeirri forystu sem þjálfarar miðla. Til þess að reyna að svara rannsóknarspurningunni gerði rannsakandi eigindlega rannsókn. Tekin voru viðtöl við fimm reynslumikla og sigursæla knattspyrnumenn sem allir hafa spilað á hæsta getustigi hér á landi og erlendis. Niðurstöður rannsóknarinnar gáfu til kynna að margt bendi til þess að leikmenn sækist í eiginleika frá þjálfaranum sínum sem tengja má við eiginleika þjónandi leiðtoga.The role of coaches in modern football is not solely about the tactical and technical preparation of players. They must also prepare their team mentally and emotionally.
To bring out the very best in their players, coaches are constantly seeking effective leadership methods to meet the needs of the modern athlete. Servant leadership has emerged as an influential approach that has attracted increased attention, particularly due to its special emphasis on the well-being and development of followers as a pathway to achieving organizational success. According to the researcher, sports thus provide a particularly interesting context in which to study servant leadership. The research question posed in this project is: "The influence and effectiveness of servant leadership in football." What makes a coach a good leader, and what do players want from their coach? The purpose of the research is thus to assess the influence and effectiveness of servant leadership within the sports environment by examining what players seek from their coach to feel motivated, satisfied, and successful as athletes.
To attempt to answer this research question, the researcher conducted a qualitative study. Interviews were conducted with five experienced and successful football players, all of whom have competed at the highest level domestically and abroad. The findings of the research indicated that many players seek qualities from their coach that are closely associated with servant leadership characteristics
Keywords: Servant leadership, football, leader, OLA mode
Viðskiptavinamiðað vörumerkjavirði íslenskra knattspyrnufélaga : hvaða félag býr yfir sterkasta viðskiptavinamiðaða vörumerkinu í íslenskri karlaknattspyrnu?
No full textViðskiptavinamiðað virði vörumerkja hefur á síðustu árum fengið aukna athygli í fræðilegri umræðu um markaðssetningu og vörumerkjastjórnun, sérstaklega í tengslum við íþróttafélög og tengingu við neytendur. Markmið þessarar rannsóknar var að öðlast betri skilning á því hvaða íslenska knattspyrnufélag býr yfir sterkasta viðskiptavinamiðaða vörumerkinu út frá fræðilegum grunni Kellers og Aakers. Rannsóknin leitast við að meta hvernig þátttakendur skynja vörumerki félaga út frá lykilþáttum eins og vitund, ímynd, viðbrögðum og tryggð. Fræðilegur hluti ritgerðarinnar fjallar um uppbyggingu vörumerkjavirðis í knattspyrnu, tengsl vörumerkja við stuðningsmenn og hvernig það getur skapað langtíma virði fyrir félögin. Í kjölfarið er gerð grein fyrir aðferðafræði en rannsóknin byggir á megindlegri aðferðafræði. Gögnum var safnað með spurningakönnun í formi vefkönnunar sem náði til áhugafólks um íslenska karlaknattspyrnu. Niðurstöður leiddu í ljós að félög með sterka vörumerkjaþekkingu eru ofarlega hvað varðar viðskiptavinamiðað virði vörumerkja. Rannsóknin gefur því sterkar vísbendingar um að með markvissri vörumerkjastjórnun sé hægt að efla tengsl við stuðningsmenn og styrkja stöðu félagsins bæði innan og utan vallar
Exploring students’ experiences of a blended learning pre-registration midwifery education programme
No full textBackground/Aims Blended learning is increasingly adopted in pre-registration midwifery education because of its pedagogical benefits, yet little research explores student midwives’ lived experiences of such programmes. This study examined the experiences of final-year student midwives undertaking a 3-year blended learning programme, to enhance educator understanding. Methods This qualitative interpretative phenomenological study involved four purposively selected students from a university in southeast England. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, transcribed verbatim and analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Results Four experiential themes were found: the safety and welfare of learning, ownership and autonomy, the gravitational pull of friendships, and the nurturing aspect of peer relationships. Students reported increased self-efficacy, academic and professional growth, and the significance of connection and belonging. Conclusions Conclusions Blended learning supports recruitment, retention and student wellbeing, encouraging a compassionate learning environment that enhances preparedness for midwifery practice. Implications for practice It is suggested that blended learning supports the development of compassionate and more autonomous individuals who are equipped to work as professional midwives in a digitally evolving clinical environment
