scholarly journals The impact of vibration training on the development of some physical abilities of basketball juniors

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-122
Author(s):  
علياء بوصخرة
Keyword(s):  
Physical Abilities ◽  
Vibration Training ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals An Examination of the Impact of a Training Programme Based on Sport Psychology for a Cohort of Contemporary Singing Students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Sandy Cairns-James
Keyword(s):  
Goal Setting ◽  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Peak Performance ◽  
Performance Skills ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Physical Abilities ◽  
And Performance ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact

<p>Sport psychology is well recognised and accepted as an important aspect of sports training, especially for elite athletes. Sport psychology focuses on teaching skills and methods such as goal setting and mental preparation for athletes so that they can develop their psychological abilities to the same high level as their physical abilities. Few researchers have linked sports and singing training, but it appears that many of the techniques used in sport psychology could be of value in developing singers’ practice and performance skills.  This study examined the overall impact of introducing sport psychology based training into the curriculum of a cohort of tertiary level contemporary singing students, using a qualitative case study approach. Five categories from sport psychology methods were identified for the purpose of this research: deliberate practice, self-efficacy, motivation, goal setting and peak performance were introduced into the teaching of the singing programme. Analysis of the impact revealed that sport psychology methods were not easily transferable into this vocal curriculum. The outcomes showed that the participants’ level of development in terms of learning skills was at a lower level than the demands of sport psychology</p>

A Computerized Medical Standards System to Help Place Impaired Employees

1996 ◽  
Vol 35 (04/05) ◽  
pp. 317-323
Author(s):  
M. Halpern
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Base ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Work Conditions ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Task Demands ◽  
Physical Ability ◽  
Medical Standards ◽  
Physical Abilities ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Job Profile

Abstract:The paper describes a knowledge-distribution system that supports decisions on placement of impaired employees. The knowledge base consists of job profiles and medical profiles. The job profiles list tasks and the physical abilities they require. Twenty-one abilities describe the task demands. Active workers rated the exertion, frequency and importance of the physical ability required for each task. Thirty-nine work conditions were rated this way. Using identical scales, experts assessed the impact of impairments on the physical abilities of individuals and the tolerance of work conditions. The screening matches the job profile against the impairment profile. This process has been automated. The program lists tasks and work conditions that may compromise an impaired employee. This information can be used to accommodate employees, restrict duties or design a rehabilitation program. Also, the paper discusses the impact of the system on the operations of medical services within an organization.

The effect of the adaptive devices parameters on driving

2018 ◽  
Vol 121 ◽  
pp. 233-243
Author(s):  
Piotr Malawko ◽  
Tomasz Szczepański ◽  
Andrzej Świderski
Keyword(s):  
Road Safety ◽  
Human Performance ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Research Review ◽  
Legal Regulations ◽  
Additional Element ◽  
Physical Abilities ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Design Requirements ◽  
The Impact

The development of a new technologies has led to a differentiation between design requirements and human physical abilities. In difficult conditions, human performance decreases and the probability of accidents and injuries increases. As a consequence, part of the driver attention is directed to overcoming unnecessary difficulties. Human-vehicle-environment system must meet certain ergonomic conditions to be able to operate effectively. The article discusses issues related to the using in vehicles selected adaptations to the needs of drivers with disabilities. Therefore, an additional element in the form of specialized adaptation is added to the above system. Attention was also drawn to the lack of legal regulations regarding proper location considering various types of motoric dysfunctions. The next step of the presented considerations is the research review regarding the impact of adaptive devices on driving and road safety. In the literature on the subject there are many questions related to ergonomics: whether such devices, their functionality or its lack can have a significant impact on convenience and thus for safety while driving. Problems arising while driving a car have been identified. The authors sought parameters which determine the discomfort of the driver that appears when using the adaptation. The considerations included in the article can be used to determine the assumptions of device design, assembly and proper use.

scholarly journals The Ergonomics of the Islamic Ablution: Exploring Considerations for the Elderly in the Mosque

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-77
Author(s):  
Sarah Aliya Che Hasbi ◽  
Sufian Hamat
Keyword(s):  
The Elderly ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
General Observation ◽  
Design Assessment ◽  
The People ◽  
Current Design ◽  
Physical Abilities ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Impact

A general observation on the state and condition of the ablution area at some mosques in the country has pictured the place as slippery and unsafe and not properly used and maintained.  This has led to the assumptions that the design of the place had not thoroughly considered the ergonomic factors and right anthropometric of the users which has created discomfort in positioning oneself and accessing the fixtures during the act.  The impact of the problems has never been rationalized and always overlooked particularly on how it may affect the elderly group that is has become very common and being repeated in the provision of the ablution area in other mosque’s design and development.  In consideration of the pressing issues and needs for an appropriate ablution area as part of safety and cleanliness measures at Mosque or Surau, the design of the facility must be emphasized and be based on the needs and physical abilities of the users. This particular study on the ablution area is necessary as it has uncovered salient and common problem of the current design of the place.  The methodology selected for the study was a combination of several methods.  It encompassed onsite observation on the practical use and performance of the ablution area, interview survey on users’ practical experience and design assessment focusing on the ergonomic and anthropometric considerations of the place through measured drawing method.  The results were triangulated to determine the overall performance of the present design of ablution area in facilitating spiritual obligation of the people. For the purpose, three different mosques in Kuala Nerus district namely Masjid UNiSZA (Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin), Masjid UMT (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu) and Masjid Tok Jembal were selected as case studies. The study on the 3 sites of ablution area has displayed results indicating problems generally based on the location and proximity of water faucet and seating provision at the area which apparently were not based on the right ergonomic. This has created discomfort to the users and leaving messy and slippery ground after use.

scholarly journals The Impact of A 10-Week Proposed Training Program on Some Physiological Variables and Physical Abilities of Football Referees

2018 ◽  
Vol 86 (12) ◽  
pp. 4243-4247
Author(s):  
EMAN S.H. ABD ALLAH, Ph.D.; IBRAHIM M. RAMADAN, M.Sc. ◽  
YASSER H. FARGHALY, Ph.D.; MOHAMED I.M. SULTAN, Ph.D.
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Physiological Variables ◽  
Physical Abilities ◽  
The Impact

Cross-Cultural Measurement in Social Work Research and Evaluation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keith Chan
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Groups ◽  
Refugee Status ◽  
Social Constructs ◽  
Social Work Research ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Physical Abilities ◽  
The Impact

Cross-cultural measurement is an important topic in social work research and evaluation. Measuring health related concepts accurately is necessary for researchers and practitioners who work with culturally diverse populations. Social workers use measurements or instruments to assess health-related outcomes in order to identify risk and protective factors for vulnerable, disadvantaged populations. Culturally validated instruments are necessary, first, to identify the evidence of health disparities for vulnerable populations. Second, measurements are required to accurately capture health outcomes in order to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for cross-cultural populations. Meaningful, appropriate, and practical research instruments, however, are not always readily available. They may have bias when used for populations from different racial and ethnic groups, tribal groups, immigration and refugee status, gender identities, religious affiliations, social class, and mental or physical abilities. Social work researchers must have culturally reliable and valid research instruments to accurately measure social constructs and ensure the validity of outcomes with cultural populations of interest. . In addition, culturally reliable and valid instruments are necessary for research which involves comparisons with different cultural groups. Instruments must capture the same conceptual understanding in outcomes across different cultural groups to create a basis for comparison. Cross-cultural instruments must also detect and ascertain the same magnitude in the changes in health outcomes, in order to accurately determine the impact of factors in the social environment as well as the influence of micro, mezzo, and macro-level interventions. This reference provides an overview of issues and techniques of cross-cultural measurement in social work research and evaluation. Applying systematic, methodological approaches to develop, collect, and assess cross-cultural measurements will lead to more reliable and valid data for cross-cultural groups.

scholarly journals An Examination of the Impact of a Training Programme Based on Sport Psychology for a Cohort of Contemporary Singing Students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Sandy Cairns-James
Keyword(s):  
Goal Setting ◽  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Peak Performance ◽  
Performance Skills ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Physical Abilities ◽  
And Performance ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact

<p>Sport psychology is well recognised and accepted as an important aspect of sports training, especially for elite athletes. Sport psychology focuses on teaching skills and methods such as goal setting and mental preparation for athletes so that they can develop their psychological abilities to the same high level as their physical abilities. Few researchers have linked sports and singing training, but it appears that many of the techniques used in sport psychology could be of value in developing singers’ practice and performance skills.  This study examined the overall impact of introducing sport psychology based training into the curriculum of a cohort of tertiary level contemporary singing students, using a qualitative case study approach. Five categories from sport psychology methods were identified for the purpose of this research: deliberate practice, self-efficacy, motivation, goal setting and peak performance were introduced into the teaching of the singing programme. Analysis of the impact revealed that sport psychology methods were not easily transferable into this vocal curriculum. The outcomes showed that the participants’ level of development in terms of learning skills was at a lower level than the demands of sport psychology</p>

scholarly journals Physical Disabilities and Food Access Among Limited Resource Households

2007 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline B. Webber ◽  
Jeffery Sobal ◽  
Jamie S. Dollahite
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Food Choice ◽  
Food Access ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Limited Resource ◽  
Health And Illness ◽  
Limited Food ◽  
Physical Abilities ◽  
The Impact

Food is a basic need of all people. The degree to which people have access to food influences food choice, quality of life, health, and illness. We examined how physically impaired and disabled food shoppers from low-income households managed food provision for their families and the impact health and physical disabilities had on family food choice among those with limited resources. This qualitative study examined food access among 28 low-income rural, village, and inner city families in upstate New York selected by purposive and theoretical sampling. An unanticipated finding emerged that nearly one-half of participants, all primary grocery shoppers for their families, had a variety of health conditions and disabilities that limited food access and, in turn, healthy, affordable food. These findings suggest that physical abilities, agency, and context interact in food access.

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