scholarly journals Physical activity and fitness levels of Physical Education and Sports teacher Department students during the graduation

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 166-180
Author(s):  
Celal Gençoğlu ◽  
Hikmet Gümüş ◽  
Fırat Özdalyana ◽  
Sercin Kosova ◽  
Egemen Mancı
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Impedance Method ◽  
Physical Tests ◽  
Run Test ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Shuttle Run

This study aimed to compare physical activity and fitness of physical education and sports teacher department students and investigate the relationship between physical parameters and academic success. Twenty-five (12 male and 12 female) students volunteered to participate in this study. Sportive background and higher education examination points, shuttle run test scores, and academic success pieces of information of students were taken from the personal folder with the permission of faculty administration. Body composition measured via bioelectric impedance method, shuttle run test performed. Self-admitted international physical activity questionary (long form) was performed. Sportive background and higher education examination points, physical activity levels, and academic success have founded similar within both sexes. However, aerobic capacity results decreased when compared to the entrance of the college with graduation in both male and female students. Also, there was a correlation between VO2max change percentage and academic success. Requirements of physical education and sports department cannot maintain until graduation. These results indicate that there is not an impact of physical tests to graduation quantities of the physical education teacher. However, the relationship between VO2max change percentage and academic success is important indicator that active playing sports and physical activity may be beneficial. To grow up better and more quantitative physical education teachers, future studies require to investigate current physical test which performed the entrance of physical education and sports teacher education and querying that do physical tests a good method to attain requested goals.

scholarly journals Health fitness as a means of formation in students of conscious motivation to physical activity

2021 ◽  
pp. 23-28
Author(s):  
Tatyana Barsukova ◽  
Zhanna Antipova
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Educational Material ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Fitness Program ◽  
Individual Approach

The article is devoted to finding new, effective ways to involve students in regular physical education and sports on the example of the use of health fitness. The expediency and significance of the introduction of health fitness in the educational process as one of the innovative types of physical activity in classes with female students is considered. It is emphasized that one of the main problems of physical education in higher education is insufficient interest of student‟s sports in general. Therefore, between the formation of a harmoniously developed, physically healthy personality of a young specialist and their lack of motivation for physical activity, there are contradictions and there is a problem, the solution of which is possible only with a change in the format of physical education classes. The urgency of the topic is due to the need to develop a health fitness program for the use of physical education teachers in physical education classes in Institutions of higher education. The problem of motivation among students is considered from a pedagogical, methodological and organizational point of view. Research of a number of works. However, a special pedagogical approach aimed at enhancing learning is possible only with the introduction of new forms and technologies, and the application of the principle of accessibility of educational material and the use of individual approach - is mandatory. Classes in any type of physical activity requires a special pedagogical campaign and special attention of teachers. This approach is based on the intensification of learning through the introduction of new forms and technologies, the principle of accessibility of educational material, an individual approach, self-education and self-education. This will increase and maintain interest in classes, activity during them, forming a conscious motivation. Modern analysis of the educational process, questionnaires, test results, pedagogical observations allow you to find and suggest effective ways to intensify training. The influence of health fitness classes on motivation, physical fitness and health status of female students is revealed. As a result of research it was concluded that the use of health fitness program in classes at the Law Academy helps to increase physical fitness, activity and interest of students, strengthen their health and the formation of conscious motivation for physical activity.

Reflections on Developing a Career in Kinesiology and Public Health

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Barbara E. Ainsworth
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Career Choices ◽  
Academic Career ◽  
Physical Activity Environment ◽  
Professional Activities

This paper provides reflections on my academic career in kinesiology and public health from an autobiographical perspective. Themes include the importance of movement and physical activity in my development and career choices, a recognition of the importance of physical activity for health outcomes, experiences in studying physical activity in a public health framework, and observations on kinesiology in higher education. I also reflect on the importance of the physical education and physical activity environment that brought me a sense of belonging, enjoyment, and accomplishment that has lasted throughout my career. As in sports and professional activities, I have tried my best and never given up until I felt the task was done.

Physical Activity, Motor Ability, and School Readiness of 6-Yr.-Old Children

2002 ◽  
Vol 95 (2) ◽  
pp. 407-415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Oja ◽  
Toivo Jürimäe
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
School Readiness ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Motor Ability ◽  
Ability Tests ◽  
Mental Abilities ◽  
Run Test ◽  
Shuttle Run

The aim of this investigation was to study the relationships between physical activity, motor ability, and school readiness in 6-yr.-old children. In total, 294 healthy children from Tartu were studied (161 boys and 133 girls). The physical activity of children was reported by parents and teachers using the questionnaire of Harro. The motor ability of children was evaluated using various tests from the Eurofit test battery as well as the 3-min. endurance shuttle run test. The Controlled Drawing Observation test was used as a predictor of school readiness and development of mental abilities. Indoor physical activities predicted 19–25% of total variance in motor scores for these preschool children. Motor ability tests, which demand children's total attention and concentration, appear related to the chosen measures of school readiness.

scholarly journals Relationship between body composition and selected motor components in 17-year-old adolescents residing in the city of Poznań in Poland

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-58
Author(s):  
Agata Glapa ◽  
Joanna Grzesiak ◽  
Makama Andries Monyeki
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Impedance Method ◽  
Physical Activity Interventions ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Adolescent Girls And Boys ◽  
Motor Component ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The City ◽  
Shuttle Run

Summary Study aim: The objective of this study was to determine differences in body composition status and levels of selected motor components and assess the relationship between selected motor components and body composition in adolescent girls and boys. Material and methods: The study participants were 42 girls and 49 boys from a secondary school in the city of Poznan in Po­land who were participating in the “Active not only online” project. The percentage of body components was evaluated using a bio-impedance method. The modified Eurofit battery of tests was used to assess selected motor components. Results: The prevalence of overweight was higher (12.3%) in boys than girls (2.4%), and girls were more frequently under­weight (16.7%) than boys (6.1%). The results of the study show higher selected motor component levels in girls than in boys when compared to standardized population norms. BMI correlated positively with 20-m shuttle run (r = 0.45, p < 0.05) in girls and with sit and reach (r = 0.30, p < 0.05) in boys, with ‘hand grip’ strength both in girls (r = 0.35, p < 0.05) and boys (r = 0.29, p < 0.05), and was related to percentage of body fat in girls (r = 0.33, p < 0.05) and boys (r = 0.42, p > 0.05).Conclusions: The findings showed that sex and body composition are important factors influencing physical fitness in adoles­cents. We suggest that these factors be considered when designing physical activity interventions.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and Body Composition in Nutrition and Dietetic Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (OCE2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Servet Madencioğlu ◽  
Sevinç Yücecan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Near East ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Nutrition And Dietetics ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractIntroductionThe determination of level of adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) in young adults has been investigated in countries situated near the Mediterranean region generally. The main purpose of this study were to determine differences in body composition by gender and level of adherence to the MD and to determine the relationship between body composition and level of adherence to the MD in Nutrition and Dietetics students at Near East University in Cyprus.Materials and MethodsThe study was conducted on 126 Nutrition and Dietetics students, aged 18 to 32 years. MDS was calculated, and then classified into three groups: good (36–55 points), moderate (21–35 points), and poor (0–20 points). Body composition was assessed using bioelectrical impedance (BIA). Anthropometrical measurements; height (H), body weight (BW), waist circumference (WC) and hip circumference (HC) were assessed according to standardized procedures and physical activity (PA) was assessed by using International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-short form). The study protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee at Near East University.ResultsAccording to study results 31.0% of students were found out to low adherence, while 69.0% of students had moderate adherence to the MD. There is no student had high adherence to the MD. There was no significant difference (p = 0.877) between the male and female students in terms of adherence to Mediterranean diet. The findings indicate that the eating habits of the Nutrition and Dietetics students, even those studying nutrition, are in need of improvement. The results show that 78.6% of students were normal and 21.4% of students were overweight and obese. Male students’ BW (p = 0.000), WC (p = 0.000) and HC (p = 0.015) were higher than females’, while female students’ fat mass (FM) (p = 0.000) was higher than males’. However, there is no significant difference between BW (p = 0.724), FM (p = 0.896), BMI (p = 0.691), WC (p = 0.632) and HC (p = 0.982) neither low adherence nor moderate adherence to the MD. Most of students minimal active according to IPAQ scores (41.2%) and there is no significant difference IPAQ score and adherence to the MD (p = 0.923).DiscussionOne of the healthiest diets worldwide is the traditional MD. Several studies have shown, that higher adherence to the MD is inversely related with BMI, waist circumference (WC) and waist-to-height ratio (WHR). Little is known of how adherence to the MD is related to body composition, especially in university students. Further large-scale studies are required to clarify the relationship between adherence to the MD and body composition

Associations Between Anthropometric Indicators in Early Life and Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Physical Activity, and Sedentary Time in Adolescence

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (12) ◽  
pp. 1213-1221
Author(s):  
José Oliveira-Santos ◽  
Rute Santos ◽  
Carla Moreira ◽  
Sandra Abreu ◽  
Luís Lopes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Early Life ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Anthropometric Data ◽  
School Based ◽  
Run Test ◽  
Shuttle Run

Background: To explore the associations between birth weight and body mass index (BMI) from 6 months to 6 years of age, with cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), physical activity, and sedentary time in adolescence. Methods: Retrospective school-based study with 539 adolescents (292 girls), mean age of 13.94 (1.62) years. Anthropometric data from birth up to 6 years were extracted from individual child health booklets. CRF was estimated by 20-m shuttle run test. Physical activity and sedentary time were assessed with accelerometers. Results: Birth weight was not associated with any outcome measured in adolescence. From the age of 6 months onwards in girls, and from 3 years in boys, BMI associated inversely with CRF in adolescence. In girls, BMI (at 12 mo and at 3 y of age) associated positively with sedentary time in adolescence, but not with physical activity. In boys, positive associations between BMI at the ages of 3, 5, and 6 years old and time spent in some intensities of physical activity in adolescence were found. Conclusions: BMI during the early years was negatively associated with CRF in adolescence, in a consistent way, for both genders, but with physical activity and sedentary time the associations were scarce and inconsistent, depending on the gender.

Relationship Between Motor Skills, Balance, and Physical Activity in Children with CHARGE Syndrome

2020 ◽  
Vol 114 (4) ◽  
pp. 315-324
Author(s):  
Melanie Perreault ◽  
Pamela Haibach-Beach ◽  
Lauren Lieberman ◽  
Elizabeth Foster
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
School Setting ◽  
Charge Syndrome ◽  
Anticipatory Control ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
The Relationship

Introduction: Children with CHARGE syndrome often show delays in balance and motor skills due to multisensory impairments. Research also suggests that children with CHARGE syndrome have fewer opportunities to engage in physical activity. However, little research has examined the relationship among all of these variables. Thus, the purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between balance, motor skills, and physical activity. Methods: Participants consisted of 37 children with CHARGE syndrome aged 3–16 years who could walk independently. Parents of each child with CHARGE syndrome completed a demographics questionnaire and the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children or Adolescents. Their child completed the Mini-BEST balance test and five motor skills (run, jump, slide, kick, and throw) from the Test of Gross Motor Development II. Results: Results indicate that anticipatory control had significant positive correlations with all five motor skills, sensory orientation with three motor skills, and reactive postural control and dynamic gait with two motor skills. Running was the only variable that had a significant positive correlation with physical activity. Discussion: The findings indicate that balance, especially anticipatory control, plays an important role in fundamental motor skills of children with CHARGE syndrome. There is also a strong connection between physical activity and running competence for this population; however, since this is based on a correlational analysis, the direction of the relationship is unclear. Implications for practitioners: Physical education teachers should work with students with CHARGE syndrome on increasing balance and motor skill performance to give them the competence and confidence to engage in physical activity. Moreover, parents can help by engaging in physical activity with their child at an early age and seeking out additional physical activity opportunities for their child outside of the physical education and school setting.

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