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Bridging the gap between Sustainability and Healthcare: A Bibliometric of Global Research Pattern
Get PDFIn the era of the 21st century, when the world is grappling with various issues, healthcare and sustainability were found to be the most raised issues in the academic world. The association between these two remains to be thoroughly investigated. In order to investigate the existing literature on the link between these two, a bibliometric analysis was carried out. Subsequently, 501 documents were retrieved from the Scopus database. According to the results, the theme has been widely studied by researchers during the past ten years. Claire A. Harris was found to be the most prolific author. With 15 documents Monash University in Melbourne, Australia was found out to be the leading affiliation. Sustainability in the healthcare industry is becoming increasingly important, as seen by the 19.45 per cent annual increase over the years. Additionally, the results also emphasize that there is a grey area in which researchers may make contributions to advance this field and help identify how sustainability is linked to the healthcare industry
Role of Optimism and Resilience in Determining Sports Performance
Get PDFPurpose: Optimism refers to the tendency to expect positive outcomes and see setbacks as temporary and specific rather than permanent and pervasive and Resilience is the ability to bounce back after adversities in life. The present study was conducted to find out the relationship of Optimism, Resilience and Sports Performance. Methods: Total 60 participants (16 Females 44 Males) across NCR region; with cross sports participants as well as achievement at distinct levels beginning from district level to national/inter-university level of age between 15 to 25 years were selected as sample. For this purpose, Revised Life Orientation Test (LOT- R), Cannor-Davidson Resilience Scale 25 and Cross Sports Athletic Rating Scale were used to collect and data was statistically analyzed using correlation and regression analysis using SPSS. Result: The correlation was found by Pearson’s correlation and the statistical results indicate that there is a positive correlation between Optimism, Resilience and sports performance and regression analysis indicate that Resilience is a major predictor of Sports performanc
Breaking Barriers, Building Habits: A Comprehensive Study on Public Health Strategies to Promote and Support Regular Physical Activity on A Global Scale
Get PDFRegular physical activity is a vital shield against the onset and management of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), with individuals adhering to recommended activity levels experiencing a substantial reduction in premature mortality risk. This report outlines the significance of physical activity in preventing NCDs, promoting mental well-being, and maintaining a healthy weight. It presents WHO recommendations for physical activity across different age groups and highlights global trends in insufficient physical activity, revealing disparities between sexes, regions, and income levels. The report further delves into worldwide trends in insufficient physical activity. It highlights the alarming disparities in physical activity levels, particularly among men and women, various global regions, and income groups. The findings underscore the urgent need for targeted interventions to promote physical activity, particularly in regions and populations where rates are disturbingly low. Finally, the report identifies the critical risks associated with physical inactivity, with insufficiently active individuals facing a 20% to 30% increased risk of mortality compared to those who maintain sufficient physical activity levels. This highlights the urgent need for comprehensive public health strategies to promote and support regular physical activity on a global scale to reduce the burden of NCDs, improve overall well-being, and mitigate the economic costs associated with physical inactivity
Perceived Stress as a Predictor of Well-being in Football Players: A Simple Linear Regression Analysis
Get PDFSports psychology is growing in terms of its influence on athlete performance and well-being. Despite this, the relationship between perceived stress and well-being among football players remains under explored, particularly in India. This study aims to assess this association, addressing the dearth of research on the psychological aspects of football athletes. A regression analysis involving 143 football players from Delhi University was conducted. The sample comprised 120 males (83.91%) and 23 females (16.08%), aged between 17 to 23 years (mean = 19.3, SD = 1.03). Participants completed the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) by Cohen et al. (1983) and the Personal Well being Scale (PWS) by Benson et al. (2019) to measure perceived stress and subjective well-being, respectively. The results of regression suggested that perceived stress explained 19.3% of the variance, R2= 0.193, F (1, 141) = 33.7, p< 0.001. This underscores the adverse impact of stress on athletes\u27 overall well-being. The findings emphasize the necessity of interventions to address stress management and enhance well-being among football players. Future research should explore additional factors influencing stress and well-being, guiding tailored approaches to support athlete mental health
Impact of physical education curriculum on muscular strength of university students
Get PDFPurpose: Physical education is a subject which improve the overall physical activity and strength of the students in school and college settings. The present study aimed to explore impact of physical education curriculum on the muscular strength in terms of hand grip strength of university students. Methods: A total of 100 university students, both male and female, participated in this study, representing multiple academic departments. Each participant’s physical characteristics, including height, weight, and BMI, were recorded. Hand grip strength was measured using right hand grip strength (RHGS), left hand grip strength (LHGS), and average hand grip strength (AHGS). Statistical analysis was conducted to compare physical parameters across departments and to assess correlations between physical characteristics and grip strength. Additionally, network analysis was used to visualize the interrelationships among variables. Results: The comparison of baseline characteristics between students in Physical Education and other departments showed no significant differences in height, weight, or BMI, indicating that physical characteristics were similar across groups. However, correlation analysis revealed a strong positive association between grip strength and certain physical parameters, particularly weight and height. Network analysis highlighted that, for both male and female participants, weight was significantly correlated with hand grip strength, while height showed moderate associations. These findings suggest that students with higher weight and greater height tend to have stronger hand grip strength. Conclusion: This study demonstrates that physical parameters, especially weight and height, are important determinants of hand grip strength. These factors should be considered when assessing grip strength and designing training programs aimed at its improvement. For practitioners and educators in fields related to physical education and sports science, incorporating weight and height into grip strength evaluation and training can enhance the accuracy and effectiveness of program outcomes. This insight emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to grip strength development, integrating physical parameters to support optimal strength performance
Comparing Speed Progression in Pre-Adolescent Girls: A Developmental Analysis
Get PDFBackground: Speed progression in pre-adolescent girls highlights physical development during late childhood, characterized by growth in motor skills, strength, and coordination. Sprint performance varies with age, yet little research exists on sprint abilities in school girls from rural Bangladesh. Study Purpose: This study aimed to assess sprint performance differences among 9-, 10-, and 11-year-old schoolgirls from rural areas in Jashore, Bangladesh, to understand age-related progression in short-distance speed. Materials and Methods: Sixty school girls participated in the study, with 20 in each age group: 9, 10, and 11 years. Speed was assessed through 10m and 50m sprint tests under dry, low-wind conditions, with a digital stopwatch capturing times at the 10m and 50m marks. Each participant completed two trials, and the best times were recorded. Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) were computed for each group. A one-way ANOVA followed by an LSD post hoc test evaluated significant differences in sprint performance across age groups at a 0.05 significance level. Results: The 10m sprint showed significant differences among age groups F(2, 57) = 5.06, p = 0.01. Post hoc analysis revealed that 11-year-olds ran significantly faster than 9-year-olds (mean difference = 0.173, p = 0.00), but there were no significant differences between the 9- and 10-year-olds or the 10- and 11-year-olds. For the 50m sprint, no significant differences were found among age groups F(2, 57) = 1.79, p = 0.18. Conclusions: The findings indicate an age-related improvement in short-distance sprint ability, with significant gains evident between ages 9 and 11 over 10m but not 50m. These insights are valuable for developing age-appropriate training programs aimed at enhancing speed in young girls from rural backgrounds
Age-Based Comparison of Explosive Strength and Strength Endurance in 9- to 11-Year-Old School Boys
Get PDFBackground: Physical fitness in children is crucial for health, athletic performance, and obesity prevention. Analyzing age-based differences in key fitness components, such as explosive strength and endurance, can guide the development of effective physical education programs. Study Purpose: This study examined age-based differences in explosive strength and endurance among schoolboys aged 9 to 11 years. Material and Methods: A total of 90 boys, equally distributed across the three age groups, were selected from two schools in Jashore, Bangladesh. The primary criterion measures were explosive strength, assessed through the standing broad jump, and strength endurance, measured by a 30 seconds bent knee sit-up test. Data analysis was conducted using IBM SPSS (version 25), with mean and standard deviation, calculated for each age group. One-way ANOVA followed by a post-hoc LSD test was performed to determine significant differences, with a significance level set at 0.05. Results: Results revealed a significant age-based effect on both performance measures. In the standing broad jump test, 11-year-olds outperformed both 9- and 10-year-olds, showing a mean difference of 22.80 cm compared to 9-year-olds and 19.17 cm compared to 10-year-olds (p = 0.00). Similarly, in the sit-up test, 11-year-olds demonstrated significantly higher endurance than both 9-year-olds (mean difference = 4.07, p = 0.00) and 10-year-olds (mean difference = 4.20, p = 0.00). These findings suggest that explosive strength and strength endurance improve with age among schoolboys in this age range. Conclusions: The study underscores the importance of considering age when assessing physical performance in youth and highlights the potential influence of age-related development on explosive strength and endurance capabilities
Creating linear models to estimate maximal oxygen uptake in male youth from Delhi: residing in low-altitude habitat
Get PDFThe aim of the study was to develop linear models for estimating Maximal Oxygen Uptake (VO2 Max.)of male youth habitat of Delhi. The study was conducted on seventy five healthy male youth of Delhi(attitude: 744feet/127 meters). The age of the subjects ranged from 17 to 25 years The youth were administered with submaximal bench step test (American College of Sports Medicine Protocol) to determine the VO2max.(dependent variable) by plotting HR-workload combinations calculated by Karvonen heart rate reserve method. Data was collected using Cardio-Sport heart rate monitor and step test protocol. The selected independent variables were Age, Body weight in kilograms (B.Wt.), Height in centimeters (Ht.), Resting Heart Rate (RHrest) , Target Heart Rate (THR), Maximal Heart Rate (HRmax.) , Heart Rate at Two minutes of step testing with cadence 15 steps/min (ExHR2), Heart Rate at Four minutes of step testing with cadence 20 steps/min (ExHR4 ) , Heart Rate at Six minutes of step testing with cadence 30 steps/min (ExHR6),recovery heart rate at one minutes of rest (RcvHR1), recovery heart rate at two minutes of rest (RcvHR2) andrecovery heart rate at third minute of rest (RcvHR3),(As per the formula advocated by American College of Sports Medicine). The collected data was computed with mean, standard deviation, correlation matrix, and linear regressions for deriving linear models using SPSS.The study concluded withthe development of ten independent linear models among which model number six (M6) was found to be the best model for estimating VO2 max. of delhi youth
Influence of resisted and assisted sprint training on anaerobic power among women Kho-Kho players
Get PDF The current study set out to analyze the effects of aided and resisted sprint training on anaerobic power in female Kho-kho athletes. Thirty female Kho-Kho players, ages 17 to 23, from Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu, participated in the study for this reason. Ten subjects each were placed in the aided sprint training group, ten in the resisted sprint training group, and ten in the control group at random. For twelve weeks, the training schedule consisted of three days a week. This training regimen comprised aided sprint training activities such as high-speed treadmill sprinting, assisted pulling, downhill sprinting, and uphill sprinting. This training regimen featured weighted vest, sprint parachutes, and harness running as resisted sprint training activities. Anaerobic power was the chosen criterion variable, and it was measured utilizing a running-based anaerobic power test both before and just after the exercise. ANCOVA was used to statistically analyze the gathered data, and a fixed 0.05 level of confidence was used to test for significance. The paired mean difference was determined using Scheffe\u27s post hoc test when the acquired "F" ratio was significant. The results of the study showed that the anaerobic power of female kho-kho players was dramatically increased as a result of twelve weeks of aided and resisted sprint training.
Effects of 12-Week Morning Exercises on Anthropometry of School Boys
Get PDFBackground of the study: Adults who exercise regularly are more likely to maintain constant fat and avoid fat gain. The study\u27s objective was to assess how morning exercise affected the obesity of high school boys with the orientation of four sites of anthropometric components.
Methodology: Subjects were 20 selected from 4 different high schools under the area of 5km of the district Kulgam and Shopian south Kashmir India. A specific design of the training program was given in 3 months regularly except on Sunday (Holiday) including 10 minutes of walking before the binging of 40 minutes all exercises class.
Results: The Triceps, Biceps, Subscapular and Suprailia of school-going male students were pre-data 6.55, 7.05, 3.40 and 6.15 whereas posttest 5.00, 5.55, 3.40 and 5.05 respectively. There is significant difference which shows that the lipid or fat concentration of the body is decreased.
Conclusion: There is an extremely significance difference with a significant level of 0.05 which shows that the morning activity program is beneficial to decreased lipids storage of the body