scholarly journals Pedagogical Conditions for Swimming Skills Development in Students of Pedagogical Educational Institutions

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 240
Author(s):  
Mykola Nosko ◽  
Olexander Arkhypov ◽  
Oleg Khudolii ◽  
Zoya Filatova ◽  
Maryna Yevtushok
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Step Test ◽  
First Year ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Medical Group ◽  
Swimming Training ◽  
Fitness Level ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Experimental Group

The purpose of this study was to determine pedagogical conditions for effective swimming training of students of pedagogical educational institutions.Materials and methods. The experimental group (EG) consisted of 45 first-year female students of the schools of foreign philology, physics and mathematics education, natural geography and ecology (special medical group) who had a sufficient physical fitness level and could not swim. The control group (CG) was composed of 40 first-year female students of the schools of foreign philology, physics and mathematics education, natural geography and ecology (special medical group) who had a sufficient physical fitness level, could float, swim short distances (3-5 meters).Results.After the experiment, there was a significant improvement in the test results. Specifically, the experimental group students showed increasein all parameters of the cardiorespiratory system functional state – an increase in breath-holding time in the Stange’s test and the Genci’s test (р= 0.001) and, accordingly, in the Harvard step test (р = 0.001). The results of the experimental group students improved in the Harvard step test by 13.56%; in the Stange’s test – by 9.26%; in the Genci’s test – by 13.15% (р= 0.001).The experimental group students showed a statistically significant improvement in the test results of physical fitness. Specifically, in the tests: “Standing long jump”, the result increased by 4.70%; “Sit-ups in 30 seconds” – by 10.59%; “Jumping rope” – by 6.91%; “Push-ups” – by 17.62% (p= 0.001).Conclusions.The study revealed a statistically significant effectiveness of the suggested methods of teaching swimming to special medical group students. On the basis of discriminant analysis, the researchers ascertained a statistically significant influence of the experimental methods on the dynamics of the students’ physical and functional fitness. Positive dynamics of change was found in the indicators of high level of anxiety during swimming training.

scholarly journals COMPARISON OF CARDIOVASCULAR ENDURANCE AND SPEED BETWEEN URBAN AND RURAL FEMALE STUDENTS OF BAHAUDDIN ZAKARIYA UNIVERSITY PAKISTAN

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 361-366
Author(s):  
Syed Muhammad Ghufran Hadier Hamdani ◽  
QingZhong He ◽  
Syeda Urooj Fatima Hamdani ◽  
Syed Muhammad Zeeshan Haider Hamdani ◽  
Syed Muhammad Danish Haider Hamdani
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Fitness Level ◽  
Urban Girls ◽  
Speed Test ◽  
Cardiovascular Endurance ◽  
Fitness Tests ◽  
Urban Rural

The purpose of the present study was to determine which group of female students urban/rural has better physical fitness performance in tests. Samples comprised of 72 females’ students (36 urban and 36 rural), this represented 10% of the population from each school of Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Pakistan. Two physical Fitness components: speed and cardiovascular endurance were assessed using 60 Meters Speed test for speed and Harward Step Test for cardiovascular endurance. Descriptive Statistics examine the characteristics of the samples and Independent ‘t’ test was employed using IBM SPSS Statistics 22 software. The results indicated that urban girls’ performance was superior to the rural girls in speed (9.29Mean) and cardiovascular endurance (5.97Mean) in both physical fitness tests urban girls’ physical fitness level was higher. The findings of this study proved that the results of this study are unique and shows that urban girls have more physical fitness trend than urban girls, moreover it was also discovered for future studies that the cultural, social and living environment had a great impact on the physical fitness of females in Pakistan.

scholarly journals Practice of Kangoo Jumps Fitness to improve female students' cardiorespiratory fitness

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 191-197
Author(s):  
T.I. Mokrova ◽  
A. Yu. Osipov ◽  
M. D. Kudryavtsev ◽  
R. S. Nagovitsyn ◽  
K. K. Markov
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Fitness Level ◽  
Assessment Tests ◽  
Education Material ◽  
Fitness Assessment

Purpose : Experts record the deterioration of the physical and cardiorespiratory fitness of students. Scientists recommend using fitness training in the practice of teaching students to increase cardiorespiratory fitness. The purpose of the research is to increase the level of cardiorespiratory fitness of female students by practicing Kangoo Jumps fitness in the practice of physical education. Material : participants are female students (n = 53, age - 19-20 years old). The study period was 10 months. Some females (n = 17) used Kangoo Jumps fitness in the practice of physical education. Indicators of physical and cardiorespiratory fitness were evaluated by the following methods: step test, Functional fitness assessment tests. Statistical data analysis was performed applying the Mann - Whitney U - test. Results : The test results (step test) revealed a significant (P <0.05) advantage of females practicing Kangoo Jumps fitness. The results are approximately the same for all females in most of the functional fitness assessment tests. The lowest weight gain (about 0.8 kg) is shown by females who used Kangoo Jumps fitness. Body mass indexes (from 1.8 to 2 kg.) were increased by students who used other types of fitness. Conclusions : It was revealed the possibility of increasing the cardiorespiratory fitness level of female students practicing Kangoo Jumps fitness in the practice of physical education. It was found the ability to control the increase in body weight of females.

scholarly journals Physical fitness of physiotherapy students

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 88-96
Author(s):  
Edward Juhkam ◽  
Ivi Vaher
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Step Test ◽  
First Year ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Fitness Level ◽  
Waist Hip Ratio ◽  
Physiotherapy Students

One of the inevitable and crucial elements of a physiotherapist’s work, in addition to professional competence, is physical fitness. The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare the level of health and physical fitness of the first year physiotherapy program students in Tartu Health Care College (THCC) and Kaunas College of Applied Sciences (KCAS). The subjects were 20 and 29 physiotherapy students, respectively. The students’ physical fitness has been assessed by the following tests: Hand grip test, Stork test, ACSM’s push up test, Biering–Sorensen test, ACSM’s curl up test, YMCA sit– and– reach test, and Harvard step–test. The physical fitness level of THCC students were average and below average in different categories. Only the endurance of the abdominal muscle of THCC male students was “excellent”. However, the health indicators (BMI and waist-hip ratio) of both gender of THCC remained within normal range. In most tests, both male and female students from KCAS received a good grade and their avarage fitness level was better than students from THCC. Despite the fact that BMI results of KCAS students remained within normal range and did not differ from THCC students result, their waist–hip ratio was higher. This may indicate an increased abdominal obesity and thereby health risk. In conclusion, the fintess level of the first-year physiotherapy students of THCC is not satisfactory that can negatively affect their future health and coping with future work.

scholarly journals Association of physical fitness and motor ability at young age with locomotive syndrome risk in middle-aged and older men: J-Fit+ Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaoshuai Shen ◽  
Koya Suzuki ◽  
Yoshimitsu Kohmura ◽  
Noriyuki Fuku ◽  
Yuki Someya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Older Men ◽  
Young Age ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Motor Ability ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Locomotive Syndrome ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Ability Test

Abstract Background Physical fitness and motor ability are associated with the incidence of locomotive syndrome (LS) in older adults. The relationships between physical fitness and motor ability at a young age to LS risk in later life remain unclear. This study examined the association between physical fitness and motor ability among university students and their risk of LS in middle and old age. Methods The participants were 231 male alumni aged 48–65 years from the Department of Physical Education of a university in Japan. Physical fitness and motor ability test results during their fourth year at the university were used. Physical fitness tests included the side-step test, vertical jump test, back muscle, grip strength, trunk lift, standing trunk flexion, and step-test. Motor ability was tested using the 50-m and 1500-m run, running long jump, hand-ball throw, and pull-up test. LS risk was assessed using a seven-question standardized self-administered Loco-check questionnaire. Participants were divided into three groups (low, medium, and high) based on physical fitness and motor ability test results at young age, and LS risk was assessed at an older age across the three groups using Cox proportional hazards models. Results From the 2017 follow-up survey, the median follow-up period was 37 years (interquartile range, 33–41), and LS risk was suspected for 31 (13.4%) participants. Better performance on the side-step test was associated with the reduced risk of LS (hazard ratio 0.32; 95% confidence interval, 0.101–0.983, P = 0.047). Conclusions Good agility (side-step test) at a young age may reduce the future risk of LS among middle-aged and older men.

scholarly journals The Physical Fitness Level, Heart Rate, and Heart Rate Recovery among Adolescent Smokers and Non-smokers

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (T4) ◽  
pp. 101-105
Author(s):  
Nurvita Risdiana ◽  
Syahruramdhani Syahruramdhani ◽  
Armain Suwitno
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Heart Rate Recovery ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fitness Level ◽  
Adolescent Smokers ◽  
Measurement Results

BACKGROUND: Physical fitness level (PFL), heart rate (HR), and HR recovery (HRR1) were expressed the physical performance of an individual which can be the excellent indicators of health. That parameter differentiates the physical condition between a smoker and a non-smoker. At present, studies about them for adolescent smokers and non-smokers are still limited. Furthermore, they can be the prediction of the health indicators in the future. AIM: The aim of the study was to compare the PFL, HR, and HRR between adolescent smokers and non-smokers METHODOLOGY: This study was conducted by non-experimental and quantitative research with descriptive comparative design and cross-sectional approach. Mann–Whitney test used to describe the distinction between the PFL of students who are adolescent smokers and adolescent non-smokers. The sample data consist of 65 participants selected by purposive sampling collected using Harvard step test and manual HR measurement. RESULTS: After gathered data, we concluded that the PFL of adolescent non-smokers in our samples was significantly higher than smokers with recorded results of p = 0.001 (p < 0.05); HR1, HR60, HR90, and HR180 in adolescent smokers were higher than non-smokers with p = 0.00 (p < 0.05); there were no differences between HRR1 in adolescent smokers and non-smokers with p = 0.042 (p > 0.05). Smoking had effects on PFL and HR. CONCLUSION: The PFL and HR in adolescent non-smokers were better than in smokers but it had no effect on HRR1.

scholarly journals Water Aerobics as a Means of Increasing Motivation of Students to Swimming

2020 ◽  
pp. 183-191
Author(s):  
E.G. Monakhova
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Emotional Stress ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Academic Discipline ◽  
Female Students ◽  
The Body ◽  
Swimming Training ◽  
Physical Exercises ◽  
Significant Attention

The article reveals the problems of motivating students to do swimming in the framework of the academic discipline “Elective disciplines in physical education and sports”. Swimming training according to the generally accepted methodology does not correspond to the interests of most female students. At a student age, girls pay significant attention to the beauty of their body, so they choose the systems of physical exercises that contribute to the harmonious development of the body. They have an increased interest in various areas of health-improving aerobics both on land and in water, for example, water aerobics. The main advantage of water aerobics is the possibility of including students of various levels of physical fitness in the classes. In addition, physical exercises in water effectively relieve psycho emotional stress and form swimming skills. The introduction of water aerobics into the practice of the process of teaching swimming girls will improve the effectiveness of the learning process in this discipline.

scholarly journals Physical Fitness Predicts Subsequent Improvement in Academic Achievement: Differential Patterns Depending on Pupils’ Age

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (21) ◽  
pp. 8874
Author(s):  
Élvio Rúbio Gouveia ◽  
Bruna Raquel Gouveia ◽  
Adilson Marques ◽  
Helder Lopes ◽  
Ana Rodrigues ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Change Score ◽  
Running Speed ◽  
Fitness Level ◽  
School Year ◽  
Age Dependent ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Interaction With Age ◽  
Subsequent Improvement

We investigated the longitudinal relationship between physical fitness (flexibility, functional strength, and running speed-agility components) and subsequent change in academic achievement across one school year. We also examined whether this longitudinal relationship differed as a function of pupils’ age, controlling for sex, body mass index, and socioeconomic status. Academic achievement in terms of marks in Portuguese and mathematics was recorded from 142 pupils (M = 14.59 years; SD = 1.99, range 11–18), between autumn 2017 and summer 2018. The physical fitness components, including flexibility, functional strength, and running speed-agility, were assessed at the baseline (i.e., at the beginning of the school year). Latent change score modelling revealed that higher physical fitness level at baseline significantly predicted a subsequent improvement in academic achievement across the school year. This longitudinal relationship was significantly stronger in younger compared to older pupils. Physical fitness and its interaction with age predicted 45.7% of the variance in the change in academic achievement. In conclusion, a better physical fitness profile including flexibility, functional strength, and running speed-agility explains a subsequent improvement in academic achievement. This longitudinal relationship seems to be age-dependent.

The Effect of the Reciprocal Teaching Model on Developing Jordanian Students' Reading Comprehension at Mutah University

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
Mohammad Yousef Ahmad AlSaraireh ◽  
Ku Mohd Nabil Ku Hamid
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Reciprocal Teaching ◽  
Control Group ◽  
First Year ◽  
Teaching Model ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Paired Samples ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

The aim of this study is to examine the impact of using the reciprocal teaching model on Jordanians’ first year students at Mutah University in the academic year 2015/2016. 176 participants took part and were arbitrarily selected and divided into two gender mixed groups; the experimental group which was exposed to the reciprocal teaching model (RT), and the control group which was taught using the traditional method (TM). A total of fourteen  independent sample T-tests and paired samples T-tests were used for the purpose of comparing and analysing the scores of the pre-tests and the post-tests, and with the intention to pinpoint the effect of using RT as well as to measure the extent of such effect on the development of the students’ reading comprehension skills. Through the analysis of the results and in line with the two questions of this study, it has emerged that the use of the RT model has a positive effect on the first year students’ reading comprehension achievement in the experimental group; a fact that is reflected in the significant statistical difference when compared to the reading comprehension achievement of the students from the control group taught using the TM. It has also emerged that although the male students’ scores are better than the scores attained by the female students, the use of the RT remains of great benefits for both; male and female students. 

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