Determination of flexibility and mobility levels for female physical education students and motor asymmetry analysis

Background and Study Aim. The aim of the study is the determination of flexibility and mobility levels (norm values) for female physical education students and analyses of the motor asymmetry. Material and Methods. In the study, 10 female physical education and sport students whose mean body weight was 59.3 kg and body height were 167.7 centimeters were included. Flexibility and mobility performance was measured by using tests such as a Forward-Backward Split (FBS0), Leg Raise forward (LRF0), Leg Raise Sideward (LRS0), Side Spit (SS0), Arm-Trunk Angle (AT0), Seat and reach hip angle degree (SRHA0). Data analysis in the study was made by using the IBM SPSS statistics 26 program. To handle the results of the study, the Independent-samples T-test and percentile(s) statistics were used. Norm values were given in four categories (20th, 40th, 60th, 80th) and middle fifty (50th). Calculation of the angle degrees was made by using the Kinovea-0.9.4-x64.exe program. Results. The findings have shown that the forward-backward split and leg raise forward angle degree when the right leg was ahead is significantly higher (better flexibility) than the forward-backward split and leg raise forward angle degree when the left leg was ahead (p<0.05). However, differences in the leg raise sideward angle degree in the right and left leg were not statistically significant (p>0.05). Conclusions. The study determined the level (norm values) of flexibility and mobility of female physical education students. The right leg flexibility and mobility level resulted to be significantly higher in comparison to the left leg.

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Sport-Tourism Interests in the Light of all the Interests of Physical Education Students in the Selected Academies in Poland

Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism ◽

10.2478/v10197-012-0008-z ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. 68-71

Author(s):

Anna Brojek ◽

Anna Bochenek

Keyword(s):

Physical Education ◽

Social Background ◽

First Year ◽

Full Time ◽

Sport Tourism ◽

Education Students ◽

Physical Education Students ◽

The Right ◽

Open Question ◽

Academic Year

Sport-Tourism Interests in the Light of all the Interests of Physical Education Students in the Selected Academies in PolandIntroduction. Children's and youth's interests are of great importance in the view of pedagogical science. It is an element of a human's personality which makes people take action and for endeavours to achieve particular aims. Material and methods. The method applied in the research was the diagnostic survey based on a questionnaire. The questionnaire used in the research was the Springer's Interests Questionnaire adopted by Cekiera and an open question like ‘What are your interests?’. The survey was conducted in Academic Year 2008/2009 among 667 first-year physical education students of the first level of full-time studies in eight academies in Poland. Results. The conducted survey indicates that, among all the first-year physical education students' interests, there is a clear tendency for students to be interested in sport and tourism. The majority of respondents tends to be interested only in sport and tourism, they are defined as one-track mind students, and this can be proven through their deep and extensive knowledge in these subjects. The factors that significantly influence and differentiate the statistics of the survey were: sex, social background and place of residence. However, the type of school finished does not have an impact on the result of the survey since there is no connection between the finished school and interests. Conclusion. Owing to the fact that the majority of respondents definitely show a one-track mind interest in sport-tourism and care-education, it can be suggested that they tend to have the right qualities to be teachers of physical education.

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Functional Laterality of the Lower Limbs Accompanying Special Exercises in the Context of Hurdling

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16224355 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (22) ◽

pp. 4355 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Janusz Iskra ◽

Ryszard Marcinów ◽

Bożena Wojciechowska-Maszkowska ◽

Mitsuo Otsuka

Keyword(s):

Physical Education ◽

Athletic Performance ◽

Significant Positive Correlation ◽

Lower Limbs ◽

Education Students ◽

Functional Laterality ◽

Physical Education Students ◽

Straight Line ◽

The Right ◽

The Relationship

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the lateralization of the lead leg during special exercises and the relationship with athletic performance throughout a hurdling session. Methods: Thirty-eight physical education students participated in the study. A novel three-part “OSI” test (walking over hurdles arranged in a circle, spiral, and straight line) was performed, and various hurdle practices (jogging and running) were selected as research tools. The lead leg selected by the participants was taken into consideration, and the relationship between the chosen lead leg and athletic performance in the five tests was established. Results: The lateralization of the lead leg changed depending on the shape of the running course. The results of further analysis showed (i) no correlation between the use of the right leg as the lead leg in three tests conducted at a marching pace, and (ii) a significant positive correlation between tests performed at the marching and running paces. Conclusion: Hurdlers flexibly change the dominant leading leg depending on the shape of the running course. The results of this research could prove helpful in the training of athletes for hurdling competitions, especially young runners in 400-m hurdles involving straight and corner tracks.

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