scholarly journals Perception of Stakeholders on the Compliance of Sports Facilities to Relevant Standards in Selected Universities in South West Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (18) ◽  
pp. 264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Godwin Ehis Oseghale ◽  
Ime Johnson Ikpo
Keyword(s):  
International Standards ◽  
Response Analysis ◽  
Sports Facilities ◽  
Sporting Events ◽  
Sampled Data ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Chemical Balance ◽  
South West ◽  
Code Violations ◽  
Football Field

This paper examines the level of compliance of sports facilities, in selected universities in South-Western Nigeria to relevant standards (National and International standards). Data were collected using a structured questionnaire which was administered on sports men and women (4 male, 2 female). Personnel responsible for maintenance of sports facilities in the universities were also sampled (two groundsmen from each University, the Director of Sports and two other members of the sport Council, Director of Works, four maintenance Supervisors, and two maintenance administrative staff, and eighteen maintenance operatives in each of the selected University). The study incorporated all the fifteen sports featured at the Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) competitions. Three federal universities were purposively selected because these have facilities for all the fifteen sports and have hosted national and international sporting events. A total of four hundred and fifty four copies of the questionnaires (454) were administered and (342) copies were retrieved and found useful for analysis. Two hundred and sixty one copies (71.7%) copies of questionnaire were retrieved from sports men and women and 81 copies (90%) from maintenance staff in the universities sampled. Data obtained were analysed using frequency distribution, percentages and mean response analysis. The findings revealed that football field; hockey and cricket pitches were rated very low on the availability of sprinklers. The hard courts were rated very low on ‘crack free’ and ‘free of holes. The swimming pool was equally rated very poorly on pool chemical balance and cleanliness of water. The study concluded that sports facilities in South West Nigeria were not complying with the requisite national and international standards. The study therefore recommended immediate response from the management of the sports facilities in order to return the facilities to normal operations halt accelerated deterioration, correct cited safety hazards and life safety code violations.

scholarly journals Perception of Stakeholders on Factors Responsible for Sports Facilities Defects in Selected Universities in South Western Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 127-137
Author(s):  
G. E. Oseghale ◽  
J. I. Ikpo
Keyword(s):  
Flow Analysis ◽  
Response Analysis ◽  
Sports Facilities ◽  
Sporting Events ◽  
Adequate Fund ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Design Deficiencies ◽  
Maintenance Personnel ◽  
Events Data ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study assessed the perceptions of stakeholders on factors causing sports facilities defects in selected universities established between 1957 and 1962 in South-West Nigeria by examining the strength of the identified factors responsible for sports facilities’ defects in the selected universities. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire which was administered on sports men and women and maintenance personnel. The study incorporated all the fifteen sports featured at the Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) competitions. Three federal universities were purposively selected because these have facilities for all the fifteen sports and have hosted national and international sporting events. Data obtained were analysed using frequency distribution, percentages, mean response analysis and factor analysis. Using the mean response analysis, the result showed that the most severe factors responsible for sports facilities’ defects were design deficiencies (3.67), intensity of use (3.53), level of exposure to climatic condition (3.41), inadequate maintenance funding (3.19), vandalism (3.18), moisture (3.17) and inadequate cash flow analysis (3.16). The study recommends that users of the facilities should be carried along at the designs stage to minimize design errors and also adequate fund should be provided to maintenance unit to guarantee adequate maintenance of sports facilities for optimal performance.

Staying ‘stoked’: Surfing, ageing and post-youth identities

2017 ◽  
Vol 54 (4) ◽  
pp. 387-409 ◽  
Author(s):  
Belinda Wheaton
Keyword(s):  
Middle Age ◽  
Cultural Barriers ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
South West ◽  
Barriers And Challenges ◽  
Ways Of Being ◽  
Scholarly Attention ◽  
Equipment Performance

Surfing has consistently been framed as a youth focused, male-dominated sport and culture. Despite surfing’s ageing demographic, neither the ways in which age impacts on surfing identities and mobilities, nor older surfer’s experiences and subjectivities, has been given scholarly attention. In this paper, I discuss research exploring the experiences and identities of middle-aged and older recreational male and female surfers in the south and south-west of England. The research illustrates that participation in surfing as a sport and lifestyle remains highly significant for some men and women through middle-age and into retirement. I consider the cultural barriers and challenges in dealing with a loss in physical performance through ageing, such as adaptations to their equipment, performance, and style, and the implications for how individuals negotiate bodily capital, space and identity. Nonetheless, older surfers also embrace different ways of being a surfer which challenge some of the more exclusionary aspects of surfing identities. Theoretically the paper develops an intersectional approach to sporting identity that explicitly recognises and accounts for the contribution of age to social identity. The research also contributes to the growing literature on physically active ‘post-youth’ leisure lifestyles, illustrating how shifting definitions of ageing have given ‘rise to new expectations, priorities and understandings’ of sporting lifestyles amongst those in middle age, and beyond.

Prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of depression in an elderly population living with family members in Beijing, China

2008 ◽  
Vol 38 (12) ◽  
pp. 1723-1730 ◽  
Author(s):  
X. Ma ◽  
Y.-T. Xiang ◽  
S.-R. Li ◽  
Y.-Q. Xiang ◽  
H.-L. Guo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Lifetime Prevalence ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Sociodemographic Correlates ◽  
Beijing China

BackgroundTo date, there has been no large-scale survey of geriatric depression (GD) involving both rural and urban areas in China using standardized assessment tools and diagnostic criteria. This study aimed to determine the 12-month and lifetime prevalence rates of GD and sociodemographic correlates in urban and rural regions of Beijing, China.MethodA total of 1601 elderly patients (aged ⩾60 years) were randomly selected and interviewed in Beijing using the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI 1.0). Basic sociodemographic and clinical data were also collected during the interviews.ResultsThe overall 12-month prevalence of GD was 4.33%, and the 12-month prevalence rates for men and women were 2.65% and 5.83% respectively. The overall lifetime prevalence of GD was 7.83%, and lifetime prevalence rates for men and women were 4.65% and 10.66% respectively. Female sex, lower educational level, monthly income, rural abode, and the presence of one or more major medical conditions were associated with increased risk of GD. Of the GD subjects interviewed, 25.2% were receiving some type of treatment, with only 4.7% preferring to seek treatment from mental health professionals.ConclusionsAlthough still relatively low by international standards, there is an increasing trend in the prevalence of GD in China. The low percentage of subjects treated for GD is a major public health concern that should be addressed urgently.

Item response analysis to explore psychometric properties of the Persian version of Troutman successful aging inventory: Rasch partial credit model

2020 ◽  
pp. 135910532093117
Author(s):  
Mozhgan Seif ◽  
Abdolrahim Asadollahi ◽  
Mahsa Yarelahi ◽  
Elham Rezaian
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Item Response ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Rasch Analysis ◽  
Response Analysis ◽  
Partial Credit Model ◽  
Partial Credit ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Successive Response

The study aimed to evaluate Persian version of the TSAI-2011 to determine successful aging issues in older adults. In a psychometric study, the instrument was completed by 400 men and women aged 60 and above and the Rasch partial credit model was used. The PCM indicated that items 1 and 20 were misfitting. Also, it successive response categories for all items were located in the expected order and version of TSAI with 22-items had more internal consistency. Although Rasch analysis indicated to relevant of TSAI 22-Items, it should be evaluated in further studies and divergent cultures.

scholarly journals Stereotyped Roles for Men and Women in Kurdistan Region of Iraq

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Nishtiman Othman Mohammed ◽  
Kameran Hussein Al-Salihi
Keyword(s):  
Great Degree ◽  
Social Life ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Child Marriage ◽  
Kurdistan Region ◽  
State Party ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
National Legislation ◽  
The Family ◽  
Article 5

Discrimination against female draws to a great degree upon the tradition and tribal mentality. The role given to women is to be subordinated to men and be in the service of men and the family. Boys and men are allowed to dominate women in aspects of social life. This stereotypical role assigned to women, based on traditions and tribal mentality, involves not only accepting violence to be administered against women but prescribes even violence.CEDAW’s goal is to achieve equality between men and women to eradicate violence clashes with the local stereotype. CEDAW’s tools to bring about the needed changes have been to demand state party to it to translate their textual commitment to legal codes and practices.  This paper examines the national legislation of Iraq and Kurdistan to point out the degree of subordination of local laws to CEDAWs Article 5. The findings of this paper are that Kurdistan has introduced important changes to the laws but in regard to child marriage it has not reached the international standards.

Organization and Conduct of Surveillance of Radiation Safety of the Population in Preparation and Holding of 2018 FIFA World Cup in Saint Petersburg

2020 ◽  
pp. 67-70
Author(s):  
N.S. Bashketova ◽  
G.A. Gorskii ◽  
R.K. Fridman ◽  
A.V. Eremin
Keyword(s):  
Building Materials ◽  
Radiation Safety ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Radiation Monitoring ◽  
Radiation Hazard ◽  
Sports Facilities ◽  
Sporting Events ◽  
World Cup ◽  
Fifa World Cup ◽  
And Control

The purpose of the study was a hygienic assessment and generalization of practical experience of the St. Petersburg Rospotrebnadzor Office and the Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology in St. Petersburg acquired within the framework of the established powers in supervision and control of radiation safety of the population and combating radiation terrorism when preparing and holding mass events of 2018 FIFA World Cup in St. Petersburg. Materials and methods. We used the materials on planning and implementing measures to ensure radiation safety of the population and reports of the St. Petersburg Rospotrebnadzor Office and the Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology in St. Petersburg for 2016–2018. Results. We made a hygienic assessment of comprehensive measures for supervision and control over ensuring radiation safety of the population in preparation for mass sporting events, summarized the practice and efficient results of organizing and conducting monitoring of the radiation situation, radiation monitoring at infrastructure facilities, including radiological studies during the construction and reconstruction of sports facilities, and radiation control of baggage X-ray inspection systems used at the sites of sporting events for additional security measures. A scheme of organizing radiation monitoring of building materials and products delivered to sports facilities under construction was developed to eliminate excessive costly spectrometric studies while guaranteeing effectiveness of radiation monitoring. We demonstrated that an important step in the integrated approach to ensuring radiation safety was the control over introduction of additional safety measures immediately at the facilities operating on radioactive substances and posing radiation hazard in St. Petersburg, taking into account the category of their potential radiation hazard, as well as the preparedness of specialized Rospotrebnadzor units to promptly respond to emergency situations. Activities of the Regional Interdepartmental Operational Headquarters for Security showed absolute efficiency of interdepartmental cooperation between federal and municipal executive authorities.

Factors Affecting the Price of Luxury Suites in Major North American Sports Facilities

2012 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 249-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen L. Shapiro ◽  
Tim DeSchriver ◽  
Daniel A. Rascher
Keyword(s):  
North American ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
The Body ◽  
Professional Sport ◽  
Sports Facilities ◽  
Sporting Events ◽  
Empirical Examination ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Explanatory Variables

Luxury suites have become a key revenue source and an important element of sport facility design for professional sport organizations. There are a variety of factors influencing the pricing of luxury suites; however, the recent recession has impacted the premium seat sales market significantly. The current investigation was the first empirical examination of luxury suite pricing determinants for professional sport facilities. An economic model, utilizing multiple regression analysis, was constructed to examine the relationship between the current price of luxury suites for major North American professional sports facilities and selected demographic, economic, and team/facility/league-specific explanatory variables, in a uncertain economic climate. The final economic models were found to be significant, explaining 57% and 60% of the variability in luxury suite prices, respectively. Significant variables of interest included team performance and league affiliation, which had a positive influence and the number of competing venues, which had a negative influence on luxury suite prices. The current findings further the body of knowledge in the pricing of admissions to sporting events though the development of the first pricing determinants models for luxury suites, which take into consideration the tenuous economic environment.

scholarly journals Evaluation of dietary patterns among men and women over 80 years of age living in a rural area of south-west Poland

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 22-27
Author(s):  
Ewelina Lepsy ◽  
Grzegorz Żurek ◽  
Alina Żurek ◽  
Magdalena Golachowska ◽  
Gerda Delaunay
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
Fruit And Vegetables ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Nutritional Guidelines ◽  
South West

Background: Proper nutrition is an important factor in maintaining health and preventing disease development or progression regardless of age, but is especially relevant for elderly people. Seniors rarely follow nutritional and life-style guidelines, which may correlate with poor health, multiple morbidities, polypharmacy and premature death. Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to evaluate the nutritional pattern, food choices, knowledge about healthy eating, body mass and health issues among men and women over 80 years of age living in a rural area of south-west Poland. Material and methods: 100 participants, women and men, aged 79.6–93.3 years, responded to a questionnaire on nutritional choices. Anthropomorphic measurements were also taken. Results: Only 40% of responders declared drinking 2 litres of water daily. Fruit and vegetables were eaten in inadequate quantities: only 10% of responders declared eating fruit and vegetables at least twice a day. Wholegrain products were regularly chosen by 30%. Dairy products were eaten once daily by 50% of seniors. 45% of the elderly chose meat, including red meat and its products, three to four times a week, and 66% chose fish only once a week. Almost 50% of responders ate only three meals a day. All participants declared suffering from at least one disease (chronic or acute). 45% of seniors had never heard of any nutritional guidelines. Conclusions: Based on this study most responders do not follow the nutritional guidelines for elderly people. Intake of water, dairy products, fruit and vegetables was inadequate. These food choices by the elderly may impact on their health and well-being.

scholarly journals Analysis on the Influence of Students’ Health Quality Based on Intelligent Optimization of Sports Facilities and Equipment

2022 ◽  
Vol 2022 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Qi Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Sports Facilities ◽  
Sporting Events ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Intelligent Optimization ◽  
Fitness Test ◽  
Test Items ◽  
Social Adaptability ◽  
Health Quality

Physical health promotion has always been a way for schools to pay close attention to and devote resources to their students’ development, physical fitness, and social adaptability. To promote the improvement of students’ overall physical quality, we must begin with the foundation and school physical education. This study proposes an improved K-means algorithm based on an analysis of the influencing factors of intelligent optimization of sports facilities and equipment on students’ health quality. Clustering analysis is carried out based on two groups of data classified as boys and girls, using the improved K-means algorithm. The findings reveal that the average change trend of physical fitness test items in each male cluster is generally similar, with a moderate change. The change in the average score of physical fitness test items for each cluster of girls in the group showed two distinct valleys, and the trend was complicated. This necessitates schools to invest funds to construct venues and purchase equipment in order to increase the number of sporting events.

Making the Case for Women-Specific Recreational Sports

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elaine Foster ◽  
Karen Appleby
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Sporting Events ◽  
Recreational Sports ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Supportive Environment ◽  
Participation Barriers ◽  
The Creation

Many men and women participate in recreational sports; however, women often face unique constraints to participation. Because recreational sports should reflect the needs and desires of all, we believe recreational administrators must implement strategies to support women in their communities. Through this commentary, we advocate for best practices that will curtail participation barriers specific to women while, at the same time, create a supportive environment for all participants. The creation of women-specific sporting events and programs may provide a setting where women experience fewer barriers, resulting in increased participation.

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