International Journal of Physical Education, Fitness and Sports (IJPEFS)
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Assessment of Wellness Status Among a Multi-Ethnic Based Adult Sample
Get PDFWellness is an encompassing canopy harnessing multiple of activities aimed at helping individuals recognize components of lifestyle that are detrimental to health. However, the challenge still remains that most individuals seldom identify and practice positive health behaviors that can enhance fitness and wellness. Objectives: As a starting point, the present study assessed the wellness status of a multi-ethnic based adult population in Lagos, Nigeria. Methods: The wellness lifestyle Questionnaire (WLQ), which provides an initial rating of the individual’s current efforts to stay healthy and assessed six major areas, namely: emotional health, fitness and body care, environmental health, stress, nutrition and medical self-responsibility was used as the instrument for data collection. Eight hundred and thirty-eight males, as well as one thousand four hundred and sixty-two females' adults, were purposely recruited for this study. Results: It was obvious from the data collected that 61.03% of the population sampled needs improvement on their health status while only 8.04% had excellent health and wellness status with just 30.93% of the population in a good health condition. Conclusion: Providing health and wellness education by fitness experts, therefore, becomes inevitable and a challenge for health and wellness experts
Disc Golf and Walking Benefits: A Pedometer-Based Physical Activity Assessment
Get PDFBackground: The purpose of this study was to assess the contributions of walking when participating in disc golf and achieving the recommended 10,000 steps per day. Data from men (n = 226) and women (n= 109) participants who played on 15 disc golf courses were analyzed to determine if gender, age, score or playing format had an effect on the average number of steps walked per hole. Each participant wore a pedometer while playing. Participants averaged 311 steps per hole, which equates to 5613 steps for an 18- hole round of disc golf. Women took 69.3 fewer steps per hole than men and each additional throw resulted in 3.2 additional steps per hole. Playing an 18-hole round of disc golf provided for over half of the recommended 10,000 steps per day for healthy living, but these steps were not evenly distributed across all types of players
Physiology Effect of Circuit Training on Strength Speed and Flexibility Among Fast Bowlers in Cricket
Get PDFThe purpose of the present study was the effect of circuit training on strength, speed and flexibility among fast bowlers in cricket. The study was administered on 10 fast bowlers of men cricket team in the age group of 18 to 25 years from Various Engineering colleges affiliated to Anna University, Villupuram. To find the impact of circuit training on the development of strength, speed and flexibility, the pre and post-test had been conducted. The present study makes an attempt to assess the influence of circuit training on strength, speed and flexibility development. It is well understood that several factors are highly inter-related to training and Physical fitness. This application is a significant contribution to the field of physical education and sports in relation to develop Physical fitness of sports persons. The t ratio value of strength (8.249), speed (4.113) was higher than the required table value of 2.262, which proved that there was significant difference on strength and speed among fast bowlers in cricket and flexibility (2.084) was lesser than the required table value of 2.262, which proved that there was no significant difference on flexibility among fast bowlers in cricket. The four weeks circuit training has facilitated the higher performance of the fast bowlers. This clearly indicates that the physical fitness of fast bowlers in cricket was improved after training
Acute aerobic exercise response on recovery heart rate of trained athletes
Get PDFThe aim of the present study was to examine the recovery heart rate response immediately after aerobic exercise. To achieve the purpose of the study, 15 female endurance-trained athletes who attended university coaching camp at Annamalai University, Chidambaram were selected. The age of the subjects ranged between 18 to 25 years as per university record. To assess the variability in recovery heart rate the heart rate was assessed at five different time of 30 second at 1:00 to 1:30, 2:00 to 2:30, 3:00 to 3:30, 4:00 to 4:30and 5:00 to 5:30 minutes after immediately cessation of Coopper twelve minutes run\walk test. The collected data was analysed using One-Way Repeated Measure ANOVA for comparisons of mean values among five different times of recovery heart rate. When F is significant Scheffe’s test was applied as post hoc test to determine the paired mean difference if any, among different times of the recovery heart rate. The value of 0.05 was set for statistical significance. The results of study showed that there was significant difference in recovery pulse rate among first recovery period, second recovery period, third recovery period, fourth recovery period, fifth recovery period as an acute response to aerobic exercise
Effect of Parallel Type of Aerobic and Anaerobic Training on Muscular Endurance of Hockey
Get PDFThe aim of this study is to find out the effect of parallel type aerobic and anaerobic training on the muscular endurance of hockey players. Forty five male hockey players selected from Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu. They were divided into three groups, namely, aerobic training group - I and anaerobic training group - II and control group - III. The both groups experimented with aerobic and anaerobic training respectively for 8 weeks. The data collected from the two groups prior to and post experimentation were statistically analyzed to find out the significant difference if any, by applying the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). Since three groups were involved the Scheffe’s test was applied as post hoc test to determine the paired mean differences, if any. In all the cases statistical significance was fixed at 0.05 levels
Effect of yogic practices and aerobic training on percent body fat among college women
Get PDFThis study was designed to find out the effect of selected Yogic practice and Aerobic training on body composition (percent body fat) among College Women students. To achieve the purpose of the study, seventy five students were randomly selected from various departments of Annamalai University as subjects. All subjects were with normal and healthy bodies and their age ranged from eighteen to twenty two years (18-22). The selected subjects were divided into two experimental groups and one Control Group no step was taken to equate the group in any manner. Group I Control Group, Group II underwent Yogic Practices; Group III underwent Aerobic Training for three alternate days in a week for a period of Six weeks. The dependent variable selected for this study was percent body fat and it was measured by using skin fold caliber. All the subjects were tested prior and immediately after the experimental period on percent body fat. The obtained data from the experimental groups before and after the experimental period were statistically analyzed with dependent‘t’-test and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The result showed that percent body fat tends to decrease in both experimental groups yogic practice group and aerobic training group (p < 0.05). It is concluded that both are effective enough in reducing percent body fat in obese female subjects
Assessment of A Proposed Model Periodized Sepak Takraw Training Program
Get PDFPresently there is very limited written training program for sepak takraw that can be used by coaches in the Philippines. Periodization is a proven modern training approach that can be adopted to help the athletes reach peak performance for competition. Therefore, the purpose of the study was to develop a periodized sepak takraw training program that can be used by coaches. The respondents were the 48 sepak takraw players in Pampanga who answered the Present Status Sepak Takraw Training Questionnaire. Basedfrom the gathered data on the present status of the sepak takraw training program and Bompa’s periodization theory, a proposed model periodized sepak training program was designed and evaluated by experts with the use of the Sepak Takraw Training Program Evaluation Tool. Frequency distribution and overall mean were used in the treatment of data. The findings of the study revealed that the present status of the sepak takraw program of Pampanga was evaluated as fair and needed improvement. The designed periodized sepak takraw program was evaluated as excellent and may be a viable program in improving the skill acquisition and competition performance of the players
A Comparative Study of Mental Toughness between Individual Game and Team Game Players of Maharashtra
Get PDFThe purpose of this study was to compare the Mental Toughness between Individual Game and Team Game players. For the purpose of this study a total of 120 subjects (N=120) were chosen, Individual Game (n=60) and Team Game (n=60). The subjects were chosen using Quota sampling technique. Mental Toughness was measured using Dr. Alan Goldberg Questionnaire (1998) which consisted of thirty questions measuring five attributes namely Rebound ability, Pressure Handling Ability, Concentration, Confidence and Motivation. Independent sample „t" test was used to compare the Mental Toughness between Individual Game and Team Game players. The results showed that there is a significant difference between Team Game Players and Individual Game players in terms of Rebound ability, Pressure Handling and Overall Mental Toughness with Team Game players scoring higher in all three attributes. Whereas there was no significant difference in terms of Concentration, Confidence and Motivation but Team Game players scored higher in motivation and Individual Game players scored higher in concentration, whereas both groups had the same score for confidence. The higher Mental Toughness of Team Game Players compared to Individual Game players can be attributed to the team Game settings associated with team games wherein the players continuously receive support from other members of the team
A Functional Movement Screening on 6th Grade Students of a Caribbean Elementary Laboratory School
Get PDFThe purpose of this study was to examine the functional body movement of sixth grade students of a Caribbean Elementary Laboratory School. A total sample of 39 students, including special education, participated in the study. The Functional Movement Screening Test was used to identify the functional movement body profile of the students and the strength and areas to be improved in their body movement after completing a Physical Education Program K6. The participants completed a series of movement exercises (Deep Squat, Hurdle Step, Inline Lunge, Shoulder Mobility, Active Straight-Leg Raise, Trunk Stability Pushup, and Rotary Stability) of seven different skills of the Functional Movement Screening (FMS). An independent t-test analysis and descriptive data was used to analyses the collect data. The findings of the study show that 87.3% students from the Elementary Laboratory School of the University of Puerto Rico scores 14 points or more on the Functional Movement Test. The results of the study reflect that students of laboratory school that experiences different learning practices in Physical Education Program benefits their body functional movement
Comparative Study on Selected Anthropomatrc Measurements between Under 19 Years State Level Male Volleyball Players and Handball Players
Get PDFTo evaluate these physical abilities, the anthropometric measurements, parameters of body composition such as the percent body fat (% Fat) fat free mass (FFM) and somatotype components are often use. The purpose of the study was to compare the selected anthropometric measurements of under -19 year?s state level male Volleyball and Handball players. Total sixty (60) district level male Volleyball (30) and Handball (30) players were randomly selected from Nadia, Hooghly, South & North 24 Parganas, Kolkata and Howrah. All the subjects were assessed for height, weight, BMI, skin fold thickness, circumference, width, and length. Analyzing the data it was found that- 1. The volleyball players were significantly taller than handball players. 2. The biceps and triceps skin folds of volleyball players were significantly higher than handball players. 3. The volleyball players had greater thigh circumference than handball players