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Centering the Body: Leveraging Self-Efficacy and Technology for Sport Performance Enhancement
No full textSport performance is influenced by a complex interplay of multidisciplinary factors. Methodological strategies play a keyrole in shaping athletic performance. Physiological adaptations are interconnected with training methodologies, both as causes and consequences of morphological changes. On the other hand,cognitive and psychological are occasionally overlooked. Yet, they are pivotal in determining an athlete's achievements and should be consistently integrated into training regimens. Bandura's self-efficacy (SE) theory has garnered recent attention, emphasizing its impact on athletic performanceand coaches should integrate it into training setting. Moreover, the strategic use of technological tools like sensors offers invaluable insights, aiding both players and coaches in obtaining critical data for optimizing performance. However, while these tools often adopt a quantitative ap-proach, thereis a need for more sophisticated methods encompassing qualitative assessments of movements and sports performances. Addressing this challenge demands swift data analysis for in-terpreting athlete SE, evaluating performance objectively, and providing timely responses. A proposed methodological approach involves an algorithm capable of real-time analysis, amalgamating data from technological tools and athlete SE information. This algorithm aims to offer prompt, comprehensive feedback to improve SE and consequently enhance athletic performanc
La persona, lo sport, l'allenamento. Riflessioni per un progetto educativo nel rugby femminile
No full textIl libro rappresenta un contributo significativo al campo delle Scienze Motorie e Sportive, offrendo una prospettiva unica e rigorosa sul ruolo dell’allenatore e dell’atleta nel contesto sportivo contemporaneo. L’opera si distingue per la sua visione olistica dello sport, ponendo al centro non più l’attività, ma la persona, l’atleta. L’attenzione si sposta su chi pratica sport, sulle sue capacità espressive, sul corpo in performance. L’allenatore non è più addestratore, bensì un educatore, un facilitatore di apprendimento, colui che supporta l’atleta nel trovare la sua strada in un percorso eterogeneo e verso obiettivi, a volte sportivi, a volte trasposti nella vita quotidiana, tenendo conto delle personali esigenze e necessità dei singoli atleti e delle singole atlete in un’ottica di personalizzazione del progetto educativo.
Il libro offre una riflessione profonda sul ruolo dell’allenamento come processo educativo e pedagogico, come opportunità di crescita della persona/atleta sia da un punto di vista fisico sia cognitivo, come opportunità di insegnamento per la persona/allenatore. Inoltre, l’autore propone un approccio pedagogico al movimento e all’apprendimento sportivo che valorizza la complessità e l’interdipendenza delle sue componenti.
In particolare, l’opera si concentra sul rugby femminile, un contesto sportivo che negli ultimi anni ha visto una crescita di interesse e che richiede figure tecniche con conoscenze, abilità e competenze evolute in grado di identificare le esigenze e le necessità delle atlete. Il libro non si limita a trattare aspetti tecnici, ma si propone come strumento per la comprensione della relazione tra l’aspetto educativo-pedagogico e quello biologico-fisiologico in questo particolare panorama. Il rugby femminile e lo sport femminile, più in generale, non vanno intesi come una copia immutabile del corrispettivo maschile, bensì devono prevedere un metodo che muta e si adatta accogliendo le esigenze biopsicosociali delle partecipanti
Definire la natura della relazione tra l’esperienza motoria e la performance sportiva: uno studio sulla self-efficacy in giovani atleti di pallacanestro
No full textL’articolo si propone come una riflessione sulla relazione tra esperienza motoria e performance sportiva, riconsiderata oltre i confini del tecnicismo e collocata in un contesto educativo tale da permettere una comprensione profonda dei meccanismi che sottendono all’organizzazione della funzione motoria in ambito sportivo. Con un disegno sperimentale originale e con l’obiettivo di fornire implicazioni pratiche per le strategie di allenamento, lo studio ha coinvolto un campione di giovani atleti di pallacanestro, sui quali sono state analizzate specifiche misure di self-efficacy (SE), utilizzando anche indicatori originali di self-prediction (SP) e di self-perception (SJP), comparandole con le misure di un gesto motorio specifico, lo squat jump (SJ)
Beyond Belief: Exploring the Alignment of Self-Efficacy, Self-Prediction, Self-Perception, and Actual Performance Measurement in a Squat Jump Performance—A Pilot Study
No full textIt is widely accepted that athletic performance emerges from a complex interaction between physical and cognitive features. Several studies highlighted self-efficacy (SE) in the cognitive domain of athletic performance, but no studies have correlated SE with sport-specific tasks. According to Bandura, this study explored SE and its relationship with self-prediction (SP), self-perception (PSJ), and actual performance in a squat jump (SJ). Thirty-nine healthy collegiate students were assessed using an SE questionnaire, an SP measurement tool, and a validated optical system for actual SJ performance. An SE score and an SE esteem index (SEE) were determined. The alignment between an individual’s SP of their SJ performance and their SE beliefs was also examined. The data revealed a significant correlation between SE score and both SJ (r = 0.432; p = 0.006) and SP (r = 0.441; p = 0.005). Furthermore, disparities among the actual SJ, SP, and SEE were statistically non-significant, implying a congruence between self-belief and performance. With a deeper understanding of the interaction between SE, SP, and sport-specific tasks, sports professionals could develop targeted interventions to enhance athletes’ overall athletic achievements and apply SE as a feature linking physical and cognitive athletic performance
Identification of innovative tools for the electromechanical evalutation of the neuro-muscular function in patients with altered motor control during daily-life activities and adapted physical activities
No full textIdentification of innovative tools for the electromechanical evalutation of the neuro-muscular function in patients with altered motor control during daily-life activities and adapted physical activitiesIdentification of innovative tools for the electromechanical evalutation of the neuro-muscular function in patients with altered motor control during daily-life activities and adapted physical activitie
The link between physical performance and self-efficacy: how much can I jump?
No full textLo studio ha valutato l’affidabilità dell'autoefficacia nella previsione
dello squat jump in giovani adulti. I partecipanti hanno completato un
questionario e hanno eseguito tre salti. I risultati non hanno mostrato
differenze significative tra le prestazioni previste e quelle effettive,
ma è stata osservata una tendenza di sotto e sovrastima. I metodi di
valutazione si sono rivelati affidabili e ripetibili e possono essere uno
strumento prezioso per modificare e adattare le routine di
allenamento.This study evaluated the reliability of self-efficacy in predicting squat jump performance in young adults. Participants completed a questionnaire and performed three jumps while their actual jump height was measured. Results showed no significant differences between predicted and actual performance, but a trend of under- and overestimation was observed. Self-efficacy assessment methods were found to be reliable and repeatable and may be a valuable tool for modifying and adapting training routines
UNDERSTANDING ACTIVE CITIES: INNOVATIVE PEDAGOGICAL APPROACHES FOR STUDENTS OF HUMAN MOVEMENT AND SPORT SCIENCES
No full textThis study delves into the characteristics of Active Cities and Bodily Practices course, where students actively engage with urban spaces to promote physical activity. Through innovative teaching methods, students develop competencies that extend beyond theory, enabling them to critically analyze and enhance urban environments. Student feedback evaluation, sheded light on the effectiveness of active learning approaches in fostering comprehensive understanding and practical skills
Handbike and Handcyclist: A Vibrational Model
No full textThe handbike is currently regarded as an alternative to the wheelchair, offering greater efficiency and mobility, and as an effective tool to promote physical activity. However, in contrast to bicycles and wheelchairs, recent years have seen comparatively little focus on the study of the ergonomics and comfort of the user during handcycling. In this work, a vibrational model of the handbike-user system is proposed, with particular attention to the interaction between the cyclist and the vehicle, at handle and seat level. The goal is to pave the way toward the implementation of design strategies for the optimization of the comfort and safety of the pilot during handcycling. A first validation step of the proposed model is performed, supported by preliminary experimental data. Finally, the main limitations of the proposed model are outlined, along with an overview of current and future developments in the study
Definire la natura della relazione tra l’esperienza motoria e la performance sportiva: uno studio sulla self-efficacy in giovani atleti di pallacanestro = Defining the nature of the relationship between motor experience and sports performance: A study on self-efficacy in young basketball athletes.
No full textL’articolo si propone come una riflessione sulla relazione tra esperienza motoria e performance sportiva, riconsiderata oltre i confini del tecnicismo e collocata in un contesto educativo tale da permettere una comprensione profonda dei meccanismi che sottendono all’organizzazione della funzione
motoria in ambito sportivo. Con un disegno sperimentale originale e con l’obiettivo di fornire implicazioni pratiche per le strategie di allenamento, lo studio ha coinvolto un campione di giovani atleti di
pallacanestro, sui quali sono state analizzate specifiche misure di self-efficacy (SE), utilizzando anche indicatori originali di self-prediction (SP) e di self-perception (SJP), comparandole con le misure di un gesto motorio specifico, lo squat jump (SJ)The article is proposed as a reflection on the relationship between motor experience and sports performance, reconsidered beyond the boundaries of technicality and placed in an educational context
such as to allow a deep understanding of the mechanisms underlying the organization of motor
function in sports. Proposed as an original experimental design and with the aim to provide practical implications for training strategies, a sample of young basketball athletes were involved in the
study. Specific measures of self-efficacy (SE) were analyzed, also using original indicators of selfprediction (SP) and self-perception (SJP), comparing them with a specific motor gesture, the squat jump (SJ)
Prioritizing Individual Demands In Sports Training: Insights From Gps Data Analysis = priorità alle esigenze individuali nell'allenamento sportivo: intuizioni dall'analisi dei dati gps
No full textAthletic conditioning is crucial in sports education and is enhanced by tech tools for optimal results. Sport Science students used GPS data to design two training sessions for 22 individuals. One session included a ball, the other didn’t. Findings showed that including a ball reduced time spent running over 16km/h, suggesting physical conditioning should prioritize physiological demands over sport-specific skills. GPS technology proves valuable for future Sport Scientists to customize training effectivel
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