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The effect of swimming lessons on thr development of motor skills and emotional well-being of primary class students.
No full textThe aim of the work is to analyze the importance of swimming lessons for the prevention of drowning, the development of schoolchildren's mobility skills and emotional well-being. Tasks of the article: 1. To determine the effect of swimming lessons on the physical development of students and the development of motor skills. 2. To determine the effect of swimming lessons on developing students' swimming abilities. 3. Determine and evaluate the effect of swimming lessons on the expression of students' psycho-emotional characteristics. Subjects and methods: 78 students (46 boys and 32 girls) from 9 years of age participated in the study. The subjects were divided into control group (n=26) and experimental group (n=52) groups. The control group had physical education lessons twice a week, and the experimental group had swimming lessons twice a week. The duration of one session is 45 minutes. The duration of the study is 4 months, (excluding periods of school holidays), a total of 32 lessons were held. Before and after the research period, the subjects' movement abilities were assessed by physical capacity tests, and swimming abilities were assessed by expert assessment during special control exercises in the water. The Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) proposed by R. Goodman (1997) was used to study the expression of psycho-emotional characteristics, which was filled in by the students' parents. The SDQ questionnaire makes it possible to assess students' emotional problems, behavior, hyperactivity, and problems with relationships with peers. Conclusions: 1. Swimming lessons are an effective tool for developing students' physical development, they are as effective as physical education lessons for developing students' motor skills 2. In swimming lessons, students acquire new swimming skills, which is likely to reduce their risk of drowning. 3. Swimming lessons effectively affected the psycho-emotional state of students. Analyzing the parents' answers to the SDQ questionnaire, it can be seen that the expression of the characteristics of hyperactivity and social behavior changed more in the experimental group than in the control group.
The last quarter for sustainable environment in basketball: the carbon footprint of basketball teams in Türkiye and Lithuania /
No full textToday, the sports industry is one of the most important sources of concern due to its negative environmental effects. Especially due to the intense competition schedule, teams and fans have to travel constantly. In this context, the aim of this study, which aims to fill the gap in the literature, is to calculate the carbon footprints of the teams in the Turkish and Lithuanian national basketball leagues based on their travels in the 2021–22 season. The research was limited to Turkey and Basketball national basketball league teams. In the study, the travel distances of the teams in both countries during the 2021–22 basketball season were used as a data set. In the study, the values used in the carbon footprint calculation of 2022 by the United Kingdom Government GHG Conversion Factors for Company Reporting and accepted as the IPCC carbon dioxide emission factor were used. While the carbon footprint, which is obtained by multiplying the emission factor directly by the distance covered by the vehicle type, is presented in tons; The average value calculated for each person was calculated in kg. In the sports sector, basketball is one of the most important sources of transportation-related carbon footprint due to its being one of the team sports and its intense competition schedule. According to the results of this research conducted specifically for Turkey and Lithuania, the total carbon footprint calculated for both countries is 53,029 tons. To make an assessment for both countries, in order to reduce travel based on sports; Arranging league calendars to include less travel, dissemination of green and clean energy-using (electric) vehicles, raising the awareness of club managers, developing environmental assessment policies specific to basketball federations, and increasing cooperation through awareness and training activities seem feasible for sustainable environment and basketball goals
Adaptation and validation of the Lithuanian version of the sport-specific doping self-regulatory efficacy scale /
No full textBackground: Use of banned performance enhancing substances in sport is one of the most widely recognized anti-doping rules violation. Research evidence suggests that self-regulatory efficiency is one of the key psychosocial processes related with doping. Therefore, aiming to generate more insights on the self-regulatory efficacy, sport-specific doping self-regulatory efficacy scale was proposed. The aim of the present study was to adapt and validate the Lithuanian version of the sport-specific doping self-regulatory efficacy scale. Material and Methods: The scale construct validity and reliability was tested using a sample of 453 athletes (mean age 20.37, SD = 2.29; 46% male). Structural validity was assessed by exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, convergent and discriminant validity of the scale were evaluated by assessing average variance extracted and also via correlational analyses. Cronbach’s alpha and composite reliability values were used for reliability analysis. Results: Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses confirmed the one factor structure of the sport-specific doping self-regulatory efficacy scale. The results also indicated that the scale had sufficient convergent and discriminant validity. The results showed an excellent level of internal consistency. Conclusions: This study makes a contribution by confirming the validity and reliability of the Lithuanian version of the sport-specific doping self-regulatory efficacy scale
Evaluating the attitude of sports club representatives towards the sustainable development goals: a case study of LKL sports clubs.
No full textResearch title: Evaluating the attitude of sports club representatives towards the sustainable development goals: a case study of LKL sports clubs Keywords: sustainable development goals, sports clubs, attitude, assessment, economic sustainability, social sustainability, environmental sustainability, mixed-methods approach. Research Problem – Sports clubs have a role to play in contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but their involvement in sustainability is often limited and the approach to this is not well understood. Existing assessment systems cannot accurately reflect the perspectives of sports clubs in relation to the SDGs, so a new system is needed that can accurately assess their approach. This study addresses this research gap by developing and testing a new framework for assessing sports clubs' attitudes towards the SDGs. Work objective - to determine the attitude of sports club representatives to the sustainable development goals and involvement in their implementation. Research tasks: 1. To determine the main dimensions of sports clubs' approach to SDT in a theoretical aspect. 2. To reveal the attitude of the representatives of LKL sports clubs towards the SDG. 3. To analyze the involvement of LKL sports clubs in the implementation of sustainable development goals. Research methods: analysis of scientific literature, structured interview, thematic content analysis. Conclusions: LKL sports clubs play an important role in promoting cohesion. Their contribution to achieving sustainability goals is crucial to creating a more sustainable future for all
The comparison of disordered eating, body image, sociocultural and coach-related pressures in athletes across age groups and groups of different weight sensitivity in sports /
No full textThe aim of the present study was to compare disordered eating (DE), body image, and sociocultural and coach-related pressures between athletes of different age groups (adolescents and adults) and between athletes participating in weight-sensitive (WS) and less WS groups. A total of 1003 athletes participated in this study. The age range of the sample was 15 to 44 years, and the mean age was 18.9 ± 5.8 years (51.3% were female). Athletes who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study were provided with the study measures on DE, body image and sociocultural attitudes towards appearance. Vomiting, laxative misuse and excessive exercise were more prevalent in adolescent female athletes than adults, while dietary restraint was more common in adult male athletes than adolescents. Adolescent female athletes experienced higher sociocultural (family, peers) and sport-related (coach) pressures and a less positive body image compared with adult female athletes. Adult male athletes experienced higher overweight preoccupation, more DE and unhealthy eating habits, and engaged in more frequent self-weighing behaviour compared with adolescent males. When the effect of weight sensitivity in sports was tested, a higher prevalence of DE and overweight preoccupation, more frequent self-weighing, and higher body-image-related pressure from coaches were observed in female athletes participating in aesthetic weight-sensitive (WS) sports as compared with those participating in less WS sports. No differences in positive body image were observed in female WS and less WS sports. Special DE prevention and positive body image promotion programs are necessary for female competitive athletes and parents of adolescent female athletes, especially those participating in aesthetic ones. For adult male athletes, special programs aiming to promote healthy eating should be implemented to prevent DE and body image concerns. Special education about DE prevention is compulsory for coaches who train female athletes
Telereabilitacijos įtaka lėtiniam nugaros skausmui: sisteminė literatūros analizė.
No full textLow back pain causes serious health concerns in around 38% of the general population. Most people who suffer from low back pain have chronic diseases. This ailment typically impairs a person's functional performance and quality of life, and some suffer from worry and stress. Thus, the major purpose of this study is to see how telerehabilitation affects muscle strength, pain, and functional performance in those who have persistent low back pain. Aim of the Research “To assess impact of telerehabilitation on pain levels, muscle strength, and functional performance, in those who have persistent low back pain” Objectives of the study 1. To examine the effect of telerehabilitation on pain in chronic low back pain. 2. To assess the impact of telerehabilitation on muscular strength in chronic low back pain patients. 3. To assess the impact of telerehabilitation on functional performance in chronic low back pain patients. Research Methodology A systematic review of the literature has been carried out. The papers were chosen based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The effect size and significance values were used. Results 1. Tele-rehabilitation had a large effect on reducing pain intensity in low back pain patients. 2. Tele-rehabilitation has a large effect size on improving muscle strength in low back pain patients. 3. Tele-rehabilitation had a large effect size on improving functional performance in patients with low back pain
The influence of physiotherapy on respiratory function, quality of life and functional capacity in patients who have recovered from COVID-19 disease.
No full textThe aim of the research. To assess the impact of physiotherapy procedures on respiratory function, quality of life and functional capacity of patients who have recovered from COVID-19 disease. The methods of the research. 6 minute walk test, Hence and Stange test, spirometry, SF-36 questionnaire. The results of the research. Patients who have recovered from COVID-19 disease are characterized by good tolerance to physical exertion, impaired respiratory function and quality of life are observed. The 4-week PT significantly (p≤0.05) improved the functional capacity of the intervention group. There was a significantly longer breathing retention in the intervention, group after inhalation and exhalation (p≤0.05), and breathing retention in the control group after exhalation (p≤0.05). After PT, there was a significant improvement in the FVC and FEV1 indicators in the intervention group (p≤0.05), and the FEV1 (p≤0.05) in the control group. After PT, a significant improvement in the physical and mental health of the intervention group was observed (p≤0.05) and an improvement in the physical health of the control group (p≤0.05). The results in the intervention group were significantly better compared to the control group in terms of breathing retention on exhalation and quality of life. Research conclusions. The respiratory function, functional capacity and quality of life of the intervention group improved significantly after the physiotherapy program. The respiratory function and functional capacity of the control group remained unchanged, but the quality of life improved significantly. In the intervention group, the quality of life and breath retention on exhalation, after the physiotherapy program were significantly better compared to the subjects in the control group, but there was no significant difference in breathing retention, the volume of forced exhalation, the volume of air exhaled in the first second, and the functional capacity
Coreelation between emotional intellect and coaching encouragement methods applied on judokas.
No full textPurpose of this case study– To consider whether the coach's use of emotional stimulation have a positive impact on athletes emotional development. The objective of this study – The objective of this study- to analyses if encouragement methods used by the coach can have any influence to judokas’ emotional development. Aim of the research: 1. To ascertain the level of emotional intellect in athletes according to their sex, age, training experience and if the coach’s sex had influence on said above. 2. Analyze applied methods of encouragement used according to sportsperson’s sex, age, athlete's experience, also taking into consideration coach’s sex. 3. Find any correlation between athlete’s emotional intellect and the encouragement method that has been used by the coach. Method of the research- a questionnaire presented to all participants and a thorough analysis of data has been carried out. The respondents presented a three-part questionnaire. The First part consisted of social-demographic data. The Second part consisted of a question about positive and negative encouragement methods being used by the coaches taking part in this study (questions have been formulated in accordance with I.Tilindienes dissertation (2000). In the third part, the questionnaire about an emotion intellect has been raised (Schutte et al., 2009). There are four scales in the questionnaire: understanding of emotions, control of own emotions, control of other peoples’ emotions, use of own emotions. Findings- during the research these findings have been made – older athletes have a better use of emotional intellect, when emotional intellect has been used according to athlete’s age, also different types of encouragement are more regularly used amongst female athletes. When evaluating and analysing encouragement methods used by the coaches’ it’s been concluded that both positive and negative encouragement methods are being used amongst the female groups. It’s been noted that girls receive way more positive encouragement during the training sessions and after, as well as during the competitions and after them. Male coaches have been noted to be using different/more varied positive encouragement methods more so than female coaches. It has also been noticed that male coaches are using negative types of encouragement more often than female coaches. When evaluating and analyzing the correlation between the emotional intellect and the method of encouragement used, these findings have been made: There’s very little correlation between the positive encouragement methods used and emotional understanding; weak correlation between positive encouragement methods and control of own emotions. Very weak correlation between frequency of positive encouragement methods used and athlete’s use of emotions. Raised hypothesis that athletes’ emotional intellect and their sporting achievements are closely related to positive encouragement methods used by the coach, have been partially found to be true
Įmonių socialinės atsakomybės praktika turizmo sektoriuje: turizmo pramonės atvejo tyrimas Lagose, Nigerijoje.
No full textNovelty: The emergence of diverse environmental challenges has brought close attention to the operations of businesses to minimize the negative impacts on the society. And one of the ways to achieve this is through taking into considerations social responsibility for accountability of all sectors including the tourism industry. Despite this, the compliance level of CSR in many developing countries is still worrisome. The study therefore consider Lagos the commercial hub of Nigeria to assess the compliance CSR and attempt to enhance its application in the tourism sector. The aim of the thesis – To examine the compliance level of corporate social responsibility practices in tourism industry in Lagos, Nigeria. In an effort to achieve the above aim, the following research objectives are set: 1. To understand the concept of corporate social responsibility practices in tourism sector and the compliance measures 2. To explore the theoretical viewpoints of corporate social responsibility in the tourism sector in Lagos Nigeria 3. To suggest strategies for enhancement of corporate social responsibility practices in tourism sector in Lagos, Nigeria. Research method The research method entails analysis of the scientific literatures and a qualitative research methods with the application of semi-structured interview with experts. The outcome of the interview was analysed using thematic and swot analysis. It enable researcher to breakdown and organize data by tagging participant’s observations and quotation with code to derive appropriate themes. This enabled the researcher to accumulate facts to develop suggested strategy to enhance CSR practice in Lagos tourism sector. Conclusions 1. CSR is principle that compel organisations to integrate social and environmental concern in their business for the benefit of the immediate environment and stakeholders. 2. The CSR theories apportion importance to environmental protection, economical wellness and social responsibility as core aspect an organization or sector. 3. A two-dimensional strategy was suggested; internal and external penetration of tourism business in Lagos to enhance the implementation of CSR by creating adequate awareness and involving all stakeholders
A modelling approach to disentangle the factors limiting muscle oxygenation in smokers /
No full textCigarette smoking is associated with a lower exercise capacity and lower muscle fatigue resistance. This is at least partly attributable to carboxyhaemoglobin (HbCO) in the blood that via reduction in the oxygen-carrying capacity, and the left-shift of the Hb-dissociation curve would reduce tissue oxygenation. On the other hand, a reduced oxygen uptake due to mitochondrial dysfunction would result in improved oxygenation. We used previously collected capillarisation, myoglobin and estimated cellular maximal muscle oxygen consumption data derived from succinate dehydrogenase-stained sections from the vastus lateralis muscle from six smokers and five non-smokers. These data were fed into an expanded Krogh tissue oxygenation model to assess whether an impaired muscle fatigue resistance in smokers is primarily due to HbCO or impaired mitochondrial respiration. The model showed that in smokers with 6% and 20% HbCO (causing a left-shift of the Hb-dissociation curve) average muscle oxygenation was reduced by 1.9% and 7.2%, respectively. Muscle oxygenation was increased by 13.3% when maximal mitochondrial respiration was reduced by 29%. A combination of a 29% reduction in maximal mitochondrial respiration and 20% HbCO led to no significant difference in muscle oxygenation from that in non-smokers. This indicates that while HbCO may explain the reduced exercise capacity after just one smoking session, in chronic smokers impaired mitochondrial respiration appears more important in reducing oxygen extraction and exercise capacity with only a small contribution of the left-shift of the Hb-dissociation curve