International Journal of Physical Education, Fitness and Sports (IJPEFS)
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The Influence of Tpsr Pedagogy on Student Learning
Get PDFThe purpose of this pilot study was to compare traditional and TPSR-based physical education instruction on sport skill and personal and social responsibility attribute development in elementary students. Two third grade classes were randomly assigned to either intervention (e.g. Responsibility-Based PE) or traditional PE. The same basketball unit was taught to each class by the same physical education teacher. The intervention class was framed through Hellison?s Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility (TPSR) model. To assess the effects of teaching style (responsibility vs. traditional), average baseline responsibility scores and basketball skill scores were compared between intervention and traditional models using independent t tests. All data analyses were conducted on an intention-to-treat basis. There was a significant difference in post-intervention summary scores for TPSR (F = 42.71, p < 0.001). The sub-components of responsibility (selfcontrol, participation, effort, self-direction, and caring) all demonstrated significant differences at post-intervention (p < 0.001). There was a significant difference in post-intervention basketball skills summary scores (F = 11.85, p = 0.01). The passing (p = 0.016) and safety (p < 0.001) demonstrated significant differences at post-intervention. There was no difference at post-intervention for dribbling (p = 0.46) or shooting (p = 0.19). The TPSR-based instruction model produced significant improvements in motor skill development with the added benefit of developing personal and social responsibility skills
Effect of Abdominal Strength Training on Strength Endurance and Explosive Power of Women Players
Get PDFThe purpose of the study was to find out the effect of abdominal strength training on selected strength endurance and explosive power of women players. To achieve these purpose thirty women players from various games and sports were selected as subjects at random. The age of the subjects were ranged between 17 to 25 years. They were divided into two equal groups and each group consisted of 15 subjects. Group-I underwent abdominal strength training for three days per week for twelve weeks and Group-II acted as control who did not participate any special training apart from the regular curricular activities. The strength endurance and explosive power were selected as criterion variables. The abdominal strength training was selected as independent variable. The selected criterion variables such as strength endurance and explosive power were measured by using bent knee sit-ups and sergeant jump tests respectively. All the subjects of two groups were tested on selected dependent variables at prior to and immediately after the training programme. The analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to analyze the significant difference if any, between the groups on each selected criterion variables separately. In all the cases, .05 level of confidence was fixed to test the significance, which was considered as an appropriate. The results of the study stated that the abdominal strength training had significantly improved the strength endurance and explosive power of women players
Assessment of Physical Fitness Status of Rdt Hockey Academy Adapted Schoolboys in the Rayalasema District of Andhra Pradesh
Get PDFThis investigation was purported to evaluate the Physical Fitness Status of Schoolboys adapted by RDT Hockey Academy in the Rayalasema District of Andhra Pradesh, India. For this reason, 916 schoolboys from thirty-two (32) schools in four (4) different districts adapted by RDT hockey academy in the Rayalasema District of Andhra Pradesh, India were considered as subjects. These subjects were in the age group of 11 to 16 years, and they were assessed for their physical fitness status. The fitness parameters were restrained to height, weight, speed, explosive power, flexibility, agility and cardiorespiratory endurance using standardized tests and procedures. The data collected were subjected to statistical analysis by means of One-way ANOVA, and Bonferroni corrections post hoc test. The confidence interval was fixed at P<0.05 in all cases. The research findings ensure statistically considerable age difference on selected variables, and it implies that age differences influence almost all fitness parameters
Impact of Yoga and Physical Exercise on Resting Heart Rate among Diabetic Patients
Get PDFThe purpose of this study was to analyse the impact of yoga and physical exercise on resting heart rate among diabetes patients. Thirty type-2 female diabetic patients (n = 30) from Rajah Muthiah Medical College Hospital, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu were randomly selected as subjects. The age of the subjects ranged from 35 to 45 years. The subjects divided into three equal groups of ten subjects each (n = 10). In which, group I underwent yogic exercises (YEG), group II underwent physical activities (PAG) for six days per week for sixteen weeks and group III acted as control (CG) who did not undergo any special training programme apart from their regular activities. Resting heart rate was selected as a test variable and assessed before and after the training period. The collected data were statistically analysed by using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) and Scheffe?s test was applied as post hoc test to determine the paired mean difference. From the results of the study, it was found that there was a significant reduction (p ? 0.05) in resting heart rate of training groups when compared to control group
Effect of Yogic Practices and Walking Exercises on Health Related Physical Fitness – A Comparative Study on Female Students
Get PDFThe purpose of the study was to find the comparative effect of yogic practices and walking exercises on health related physical fitness among the students of D.C.P.E. Amravati, For this research purpose75 subjects were taken as female students from B.P. E. age ranged 18 to 21 years. The hypothesis is that, there will be no significant difference in HRPF components of yogic practices and walking exercises among the subjects. Thus, the pre test was administered and HRPF components (12 min run/walk, sit & reach, sit ups, body composition) were as criterion measures variables. This is to find out pre test performance of the subjects. The data measured was into three homogenous equal groups (A- yogic practices), (B- walking exercises), (C- control group). There was immediate implementation of six weeks training programme of the both experimental groups, after that post test was conducted. One way analysis of variance as well as on Scheffe?s post HOC test was employed assesses the significant difference. The significant difference was found among yogic practices group in terms of flexibility and abdominal strength. Walking exercises group was more significant difference in cardiovascular endurance, and no change was found in body composition among all subjects
Effect of Pranayama Practices on Selected Respiratory Parameters
Get PDFThe purpose of the present study was to find the effect of pranayama practice on tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume and vital capacity. For this purpose, thirty female students studying bachelor degree in various departments, except Department of Physical Education and Faculty of Fine Arts, Annamalai University, those who were not familiar with pranayama with the age group of 19 – 21 years were selected. They were divided into two equal groups, each group consisted of fifteen subjects, in which group – I underwent pranayama practices and group – II acted as control group who did not participate in any special training. The training period for this study was five days in a week for twelve weeks. The selected criterion variables such as, tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume and vital capacity were assessed by using the wet spirometer. Prior to and after the training period the subjects were tested for tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume and vital capacity and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was applied as statistical tool. It was concluded after the pranayama practices, that training group have increased the level of tidal volume (inspiratory reserve volume and vital capacity (p >0.05)
Studies on Effect of Aerobic Training on Vo2 Max
Get PDFAn adequate supply of oxygen is necessary for normal life activity. Cells use this oxygen supply for oxidative process in the metabolic changes. The enhanced metabolism rates demand more oxygen supply. hence oxygen consumption is an important aspect detecting athletes working ability. Thus, physiological VO2max assessment is the marker of functional state of respiratory, circulatory and metabolic system. The present research was intended to examine the effects of aerobic training on VO2max of 14-16-year-old male adolescents. The total 12 weeks aerobics training indicated variable effects in increasing the VO2max and no changes among the body structural aspect like the height, weight and surface area of the subject are discussed in the present paper
A Study on Athletic Performance of School Going Students
Get PDFThe purpose of the study was to find out the athletic performance of school level athlete. The study was confined to the age group of 14 -16 years, 54 boys and 54 girls from the record book of Bidhan Nagar sub-division sports association of district of North 24 Parganas of the state in West Bengal were selected for the purpose. The study was to compare the performance among the men athletes and among the women athletes of three consecutive years (2010, 11 and 12) and also the trend of performance. The criterion measure adopted in this study were speed (time taken to cover contain distance), strength of muscles (distance covered in jumping and throwing), explosive leg strength (height attained in high jumps). Mean and standard deviation were used as descriptive statistics in the present study. For statistical calculation Excel Spread Sheet of windows version 7 was used. The results of the present study indicated that there was no consistency in performance of various events in different years. One more note worthy points is that it was observed that the level of ability of the athletes were not same. Thus the quality of movement, level of coordination, speed of skill learning and stabilization of technique became different. Those factors were a direct effect on the performance
The Effect of Specific Pre Season Training Package on Selected Physical Fitness Variables
Get PDFThe purpose of the study was to find out the effect of a pre-season training package on selected physical fitness variables of Volleyball players. In total 100 numbers of students were taken as subjects and were divided equally (50 each) into two groups namely Experimental and Control groups. Pre tests on physical fitness variable was conducted prior to pre season training package to the experimental group and post test was made after a 12 week treatment and comparisons were made between and within the groups were statistical analyzed by using Analysis of Variance prescribed in Mixed Model Least-Squares and Maximum Likelihood Computer Program Pc-2 as programmed by Walter R. Harvey
Anxiety among Track and Field Athlete
Get PDFSports performance, like any other type of human performance, is a highly complex process and a product of several internal and external factors encompassing all the aspects of human personality and to achieve excellence in it, it is becoming more and more significant to identify and utilize the psychological factors that are particularly important in sports settings, specially those related to athletic performance. Anxiety is one psychological factor, which plays crucial role in the final outcome of all the sports encounters. It is being explored incessantly in different sports settings, regarding different sports groups and at different levels. Through the present study, an attempt has been made to investigate the same among the national level track and field athletes. Subject (N-286) was athletes who had participated at 63rd Inter University athletic championship which was held at Gulbarga University, Gulbarga from 16th to 21st January, 2003. The sample consisted of 150 male and 136 female athletes. Similarly, there were 144 athletes form successful group and 142 form unsuccessful category. In all 122 were form Northern region and 164 from Southern region. The age group of 18 to 25 years studying at the college and university levels. To collect the data “Sinha’s Comprehensive Anxiety Test (1995)” was administered to measure state and trait anxiety and “Marten’s Inventory (1977)” was administered to measure the sports competition anxiety. Results regarding the state and trait anxiety indicated that the female group of athletes was more anxious as compare to male counterpart. The interaction effect between region and gender as well as between performance and gender were found significant. The athletes form Northern region, unsuccessful as well as female groups were higher level of sports competition anxiety as compared to athletes from southern region, successful and male groups respectively. Interaction between region and performance only was found significant. Any other results were not found significant