Evaluating the Effect of Six Weeks Strength Training on the Speed of Sprinters Among Debre Markos University Male Sport Science Students, Ethiopia

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore employability in the context of higher education (HE) from the students’ perspective. Limited attention has been paid to student understandings of their own employability in a Sport Science context and Tymon (2011) refers to them as “the missing perspective”. Design/methodology/approach This paper presents the findings of a study of Marine Sports Science students (n=63) at a post-1992 HE institution which through the qualitative element of a mixed methods survey explored their changing articulations of their employability as they progressed through their studies. The students surveyed were in receipt of a comprehensive programme of enterprise and employability activities embedded within their programme. Findings Qualitative results showed that Marine Sport Science students’ articulations of employability expanded in vocabulary as the students progressed through their studies. Definitions also shifted from those that centred on what employers want (extrinsic) to what the student had to offer the employer (intrinsic). Originality/value There are very few examples of studies that explore employability from the students’ perspective and this paper adds understanding on this “missing perspective”. It also addresses a specific discipline area; Marine Sport Science, which has yet to feature in any literature on employability.

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Efficacy of External and Internal Visual Imagery Perspectives for the Enhancement of Performance on Tasks in Which Form Is Important

Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology ◽

10.1123/jsep.21.2.95 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 95-112 ◽

Cited By ~ 91

Author(s):

Lew Hardy ◽

Nichola Callow

Keyword(s):

Cognitive Processes ◽

Visual Imagery ◽

High Ability ◽

Science Students ◽

Relative Efficacy ◽

Sport Science ◽

Main Effect ◽

Imagery Perspective ◽

Kinesthetic Imagery ◽

Main Effects

Three experiments examined the relative efficacy of different imagery perspectives on the performance of tasks in which form was important. In Experiment 1,25 experienced karateists learned a new kata using either external or internal visual imagery or stretching. Results indicated that external visual imagery was significantly more effective than internal visual imagery, which was significantly more effective than stretching. In Experiment 2, 40 sport science students learned a simple gymnastics floor routine under one of four conditions: external or internal visual imagery with or without kinesthetic imagery. Results revealed a significant main effect for visual imagery perspective (external visual imagery was best) but no effect for kinesthetic imagery. Experiment 3 employed the same paradigm as Experiment 2 but with high-ability rock climbers performing difficult boulder problems. Results showed significant main effects for both visual imagery perspective (external visual imagery was best) and kinesthetic imagery. The findings are discussed in terms of the cognitive processes that might underlie imagery effects.

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The Implementation and Evaluation of a Media Literacy Intervention About PAES Use in Sport Science Students

Frontiers in Psychology ◽

10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00368 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 ◽

Author(s):

Luca Mallia ◽

Andrea Chirico ◽

Arnaldo Zelli ◽

Federica Galli ◽

Tommaso Palombi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Media Literacy ◽

Literacy Intervention ◽

Science Students ◽

Sport Science

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The control of ventilation during exercise: a lesson in critical thinking

AJP Advances in Physiology Education ◽

10.1152/advan.00086.2017 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 41 (4) ◽

pp. 539-547 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Richard. M. Bruce

Keyword(s):

Critical Thinking ◽

Young Scientist ◽

Respiratory Control ◽

Biomedical Science ◽

Control Mechanisms ◽

Science Students ◽

Sport Science ◽

Basic Competencies ◽

Underlying Mechanisms ◽

Problem Solve

Learning the basic competencies of critical thinking are very important in the education of any young scientist, and teachers must be prepared to help students develop a valuable set of analytic tools. In my experience, this is best achieved by encouraging students to study areas with little scientific consensus, such as the control mechanisms of the exercise ventilatory response, as it can allow greater objectivity when evaluating evidence, while also giving students the freedom to think independently and problem solve. In this article, I discuss teaching strategies by which physiology, biomedical science, and sport science students can simultaneously develop their understanding of respiratory control mechanisms and learn to critically analyze evidence thoroughly. This can be best achieved by utilizing both teacher-led and student-led learning environments, the latter of which encourages the development of learner autonomy and independent problem solving. In this article, I also aim to demonstrate a systematic approach of critical assessment that students can be taught, adapt, and apply independently. Among other things, this strategy involves: 1) defining the precise phenomenon in question; 2) understanding what investigations must demonstrate to explain the phenomenon and its underlying mechanisms; 3) evaluating the explanations/mechanisms of the phenomenon and the evidence for them; and 4) forming strategies to produce strong evidence, if none exists.

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The Experience of Dual Career through Slovak Athletes’ Eyes

Physical Culture and Sport Studies and Research ◽

10.1515/pcssr-2015-0005 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 66 (1) ◽

pp. 53-64 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Kristina Geraniosova ◽

Noora Ronkainen

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Decision Making ◽

Data Analysis ◽

Career Development ◽

Phenomenological Analysis ◽

Dual Career ◽

Science Students ◽

Career Support ◽

Sport Science ◽

Athletic Career

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to examine how Slovak athletes experience dual career (the combination of an athletic career with education and/or work). The study strived to gain an understanding of the athletes’ attitudes towards education as well as perceived difficulties and supporting elements in pursuing dual career. Five athletes were interviewed once for approx. 105 min. The interviews and data analysis were based on Intepretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) and the interviews were focused on their experience in combining an athletic career with education or work. The athletes experienced dual career as manageable as long as they were assisted by at least simple supportive structures and provided flexible arrangements. Peers had played an important role in athletes’ decision-making concerning dual career and in providing social support when facing challenges within dual career. The teachers’ prejudice against the athletes based on their athletic role and the lack of dual career structures appeared to be significant deficiencies in dual career support. Finally, the analysis revealed the negative perception of athletes and sport science students by educational representatives. This perception may be a hurdle to be overcome in future dual career development.

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The Personal and Interpersonal Components of Perfectionism: The Italian Validation of “Multidimensional Inventory of Perfectionism in Sport”

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18052657 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (5) ◽

pp. 2657

Author(s):

Alessandra De Maria ◽

Luca Mallia ◽

Caterina Lombardo ◽

Mariacarolina Vacca ◽

Arnaldo Zelli

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Empirical Validation ◽

Science Students ◽

Italian Version ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Sport Science ◽

Competitive Anxiety ◽

Data Analyses

The present research focused on the general theme of perfectionism in the sport domain, and it provided the first empirical validation of the original 72-item “Multidimensional Inventory of Perfectionism in Sport” (MIPS) among Italian athletes. The study, specifically, also focused on the relations linking personal and interpersonal components of perfectionism to athletes’ competitive anxiety. The research overall relied on data from 644 Italian sport science students and professional athletes and included both cross-sectional and longitudinal designs. Data analyses primarily focused on structural equation modeling, and the findings overall supported the psychometric and construct validity of the Italian version of the MIPS, also highlighting the key role of the personal components of perfectionism.

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Correlation of Sport Activities with Dismore Priminore to College Students of Sport Science Faculty Universitas Negeri Padang

ACTIVE: Journal of Physical Education, Sport, Health and Recreation ◽

10.15294/active.v9i2.38271 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 106-109

Author(s):

Eldawaty Eldawaty ◽

Sepriadi Sepriadi

Keyword(s):

P Value ◽

Science Students ◽

Chi Square ◽

Sport Science ◽

Correlation Data ◽

Recovery System ◽

Sport Activities ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Type Of Exercise ◽

Data Frequency

Regular exercise and physical activity have been introduced as effective methods for preventing and treating dysmenorrhea. Exercise can increase the endorphin hormone which causes an increase in the recovery system and reduces the sympathetic system, resulting in a decrease in the effects of demeanor. The purpose of this study was to prove that there was correlation between sports and dysmenorrhea among students at the Faculty of Sport Science Universitas Negeri Padang. This research was an observational study. There were 38 female students of Universitas Negeri Padang who met the inclusion criteria during September to October 2019 filled out the questionnaire. The type of exercise data, frequency, duration and incidences of dysmenorrhea were obtained through interviews with questionnaires created specifically for this study. The Data was described in tabular form, Chi-square test and correlation data was analyzed using computer programs. The results showed that 27 samples, (10.26%) out of 38 study samples, did not have dysmenorrhea. In this study, p value> 0.05 or disapproved on the frequency, duration, and type of sports variables for dysmenorrhea at Universitas Negeri Padang. From this data, it can be concluded that there were no correlation beetween dysmenorrhea and sport among sport science students Universitas Negeri Padang.

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The relationship between leisure satisfaction, physical activity level and healthy life-style behaviors of sport science students during the COVID-19 pandemic

Physical Education of Students ◽

10.15561/20755279.2021.0501 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 25 (5) ◽

pp. 257-264

Author(s):

Ali Özkan ◽

Fatih Yaşartürk ◽

Gürkan Elçi

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Life Style ◽

Activity Level ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Science Students ◽

Leisure Satisfaction ◽

Healthy Life ◽

Positive Correlation ◽

Sport Science ◽

Healthy Life Style

Background and Study Aim. The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between leisure satisfaction, physical activity levels and healthy life-style behaviors of sport science students during the COVID-19 pandemic in distance education. Material and Methods. In total, 218 sport science students participated in this study voluntarily. The short form of International Physical Activity Questionnaire was administered for the determination of physical activity level of distance education students. Their physical activity levels were categorized as inactive, minimally active, and physically active by using Metabolic Equivalent Term method. Health-promoting Life-style Profile Questionnaire was used with self-actualization, health responsibility, exercise, nutrition, interpersonal support, and stress management subscales. The leisure satisfaction scale was administered for the determination of leisure satisfaction. Results. Results of Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Analyses indicated that there were positive significant correlations between “HLSB” and three sub-dimensions of “IPAQ” (MIA, VIA and Total). It was found positive correlation between “HLSB” and all sub-dimensions of “LSS” (Psychological, Educational, Social, Relaxation, Physiological and Aesthetical). Also, a significant positive correlation was found between four sub-dimensions of “LSS” (Social, Relaxation, Physiological and Aesthetical) and one sub-dimensions of “IPAQ” (W). It was observed that one sub-dimensions of “LSS” which is “Aesthetical”, and a positive correlation between all sub-dimensions of “IPAQ” was found. Conclusions. The findings of the present study indicated that healthy life-style behaviors were indicators of LSS and IPAQ and also aesthetical was found between IPAQ of sport science students.

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