scholarly journals PHYSICAL EDUCATION: PRACTICE, CESSATION AND RESUMPTION IN UNTRAINED SAUDI COLLEGE STUDENTS

2021 ◽  
pp. 681
Author(s):  
Pablo Prieto-González ◽  
Jaromir Sedlacek
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Muscular Endurance ◽  
Education Practice ◽  
Cardiovascular Endurance ◽  
Flexor Muscles ◽  
Physical Capacities

The aim of the present study was twofold: firstly, to verify whether two classes a week of Physical Education (PE) are sufficient to improve physical fitness in college students. Secondly, to ascertain the effect of PE practice, cessation and resumption on the mentioned students. Thirty (30) untrained Saudi college students attended PE lessons twice a week for nine weeks. Subsequently, they were inactive for nine weeks, and finally, they attended PE classes again another period of nine weeks. After the two nine-week periods of PE, the participants improved their strength, endurance, speed and agility. The period of inactivity implied the loss of all the adaptations attained during the first nine weeks of practice, except muscular endurance in the trunk flexor muscles. Two classes a week of PE during nine weeks improve physical fitness in untrained university students. These improvements almost entirely decay after nine weeks of inactivity, but can be recovered with another nine weeks of PE classes. Individuals who resume PE lessons after nine weeks of PE followed by a nine-week inactivity period, could attain higher improvements in specific physical capacities (muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, speed and agility).

scholarly journals Mandatory Physical Education Classes of Two Hours per Week Can Be Comparable to Losing More than Five Kilograms for Chinese College Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (24) ◽  
pp. 9182
Author(s):  
Dawei Bao ◽  
Zixiang Xiao ◽  
Yuanyuan Zhang ◽  
Gang Chen ◽  
Xinyu Miao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Muscular Endurance ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Chinese College Students ◽  
Fitness Tests

Despite releases of governmental guidelines for promoting physical fitness among the youth in China, the performance of college students in fitness tests has been declining over the past three decades. Obesity and physical inactivity have been proposed as two main causes. However, their relative importance for improving physical fitness remains unclear. To address this knowledge gap, we collected longitudinal data spanning four consecutive years on the physical fitness test for students from Nanjing University, China. Physical education classes of two hours per week were mandatory for the first two years. Using mixed effects models, we quantify the within-subject effects of weight, muscular endurance, sex, and mandatory physical education courses, among other variables, on physical fitness total score. We found that, in spite of the dominance of normal weight among the students, losing weight was positively associated with the total score, with significant sex differences in the associations. Compulsory exercise provided by physical education classes per week had strong positive impacts on the total score, comparable to losing weight of roughly 15–17 kg for males and 5–10 kg for females. Half sex difference in the total score was explained by male students’ poor performance in the muscular endurance represented by pull-ups. Our results suggest that college students in China should engage in physical activity of higher levels to improve their physical fitness, with a heightened awareness of extra fat under normal weight and insufficient muscular endurance.

scholarly journals RESEARCH ON THE EFFECT OF SPORTS ON STUDENTS’ PHYSICAL FITNESS UNDER THE HEALTH INTERVENTION POLICY

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 468-471
Author(s):  
Yong Yuan ◽  
Xiqiong Yi
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Health Intervention ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Teaching Content

ABSTRACT Introduction: The main reason for the decline in college students’ physical fitness and health is the lack of physical exercise, the emphasis on study and the neglect of physical exercise, and the lowering of the physical fitness requirements of college students. Objective: The paper analyzes the status quo and existing problems of college students’ physical fitness and proposes that the school party committee issues policy-based health intervention measures, encourages school physical education teachers to participate in students’ after-school physical exercises, and extensively develops school mass sports activities. Methods: The paper uses a literature method, questionnaire survey, comprehensive evaluation method, etc., to analyze the internal and external factors of college students’ physical decline. Results: Through the practice density test of students in physical education teaching, it is learned that physical education in the first grade can fully develop students’ physical fitness, and the practice density of each class reaches 60%. The practice density of the second-grade optional courses is about 20%, and it cannot achieve the purpose of effective physical exercise. Conclusions: The current teaching content and teaching methods of physical education classes cannot effectively complete physical education tasks. It is necessary to adjust the teaching content further and improve the teaching methods. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment results.

Exploring University Students’ Perceptions Of Online Physical Education Class As Participants: A Qualitative Case Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 3559-3575
Author(s):  
Zhao Jia ◽  
Dandan Tang ◽  
Borhannudin Bin Abdullah ◽  
Roxana Dev Omar Dev ◽  
Shamsulariffin bin Samsudin
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Online Classes ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
Face To Face Learning

Compare face to face learning, the implication of online courses has been discussed for several years in higher education. However, in 2020 the rise of the global COVID-19 pandemic has created obvious shifts in university students’ life. In order to ensure the “suspension of classes”, university students took part more in online classes compare to physical education (PE) classes in China. It is significant to explore students’ views on PE online learning that is benefit for teachers to provide students with high quality of online PE courses, which will be better to guide students to take PE lessons and also improve students’ health. This study investigated the issues of students’ perceptions toward online physical education courses in Tianjin University of Technology in China based on a case study. The findings of this study indicate that some students don’t like taking online PE courses due to there were some disadvantages of online PE lesson. Some students enjoy taking online PE courses because of the interesting sports videos. This study also explored teachers’ view on how to motivate college students to engage in physical education classes and recommends specific strategies for teachers to motivate college students to take online PE courses.

Individuals with Visual Impairments: A Review of Psychomotor Behavior

1996 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steve Skaggs ◽  
Chris Hopper
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Visual Impairments ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Psychomotor Skills ◽  
Muscular Endurance ◽  
Fitness Evaluation ◽  
Cardiovascular Endurance ◽  
Evaluation Instruments

The present paper is a review of the psychomotor abilities of individuals with visual impairments. It was found that cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, flexibility, and balance were significantly lower in individuals with visual impairments than in individuals with nonimpaired sight. Differences were found in physical fitness and psychomotor skills among individuals with visual impairments. Those individuals with a later onset of blindness and greater visual acuity performed best. Segregated environments appeared to foster superior physical fitness and psychomotor skills compared to integrated environments. Findings indicated that some physical fitness evaluation instruments produce inaccurate results in testing individuals with visual impairments. Suggestions for future research are included.

scholarly journals RESULTS OF DISTANCE LEARNING OF PHYSICAL CULTURE AT THE UNIVERSITY

2020 ◽  
pp. 137-140
Author(s):  
E.I. Smirnova ◽  
O.A. Sukhostav
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Physical Culture ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Physical Exercises ◽  
Elective Courses ◽  
The University

The article reflects the specifics and analyses the results of distance learning of university students in the discipline “Elective courses in physical culture and sports” during the period of self-isolation. Changes in motivation, activity of students, their attitude to physical education, the ability to apply knowledge and skills in independent physical exercises, to adequately assess the level of their physical activity and physical fitness are shown.

Analysis of trends in physique and physical fitness in Korean adults

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Muscular Strength ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Muscular Endurance ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Fitness Level ◽  
Korean Adults ◽  
Cardiovascular Endurance ◽  
Maximum Decrease

Background and objective: This study aimed to investigate the changes and trends in various measures of physique and physical fitness in Korean adults from 2009 to 2017. Material and methods: The physique and physical fitness levels of 19,415 Korean adults aged 20-69 years were investigated using data from the Survey of National Physical Fitness conducted by the Korea Institute of Sport Science. Physical fitness variables included muscular strength (grip strength), muscular endurance (sit-up exercise), power (standing long jump), cardiovascular endurance (20-m shuttle run), and flexibility (sit and reach exercise). Differences between physique and physical fitness variables were evaluated using Pearson's correlation coefficient. Results were expressed as an intensification factor. Results: A significant relationship was identified between physique and physical fitness variables (P < 0.05), excluding power and flexibility (r = -0.003, P = 0.683). Height and weight increased in men and women in all age groups except those in the age group of 60-69 years; in this age group, a decrease in height was observed in men, and a decrease in weight was observed in both sexes. Men aged 40-49 years and women aged 20-29 years demonstrated a rapid increase in body mass index (BMI). Muscular strength decreased dramatically in both sexes from the age of 40 years. Muscular endurance increased within each age group, most significantly in men aged 60-69 years (32.01%) and women aged 50-59 years (21.0%). However, absolute muscular endurance decreased with age. Power increased significantly in men aged 60-69 years (5.61%) and women aged 20-29 years (2.60%), but decreased in men aged 40-49 years (-2.84%) and women aged 60-69 years (-1.89%). Cardiovascular endurance decreased after the age of 30 years in both sexes, with maximum decrease in men aged 40-49 years (-0.77%) and women aged 60-69 years (-9.33%). Flexibility decreased from the age of 30 years in both sexes: men aged 20-29 years (-24.25%) and women aged 30-39 years (-6.60%) showed the maximum decrease. Conclusion: Overall, the following trends were found: BMI increase is likely to occur in men in their 30s and 40s and women in their 60s; muscular strength rapidly decreases in men and women in their 40s; muscular endurance increases over time in men compared to that in women; power reinforcement exercise is necessary for both men and women in their 40s to overcome decreased power; cardiorespiratory endurance largely decreases during the 20s; and flexibility tends to decrease largely in men from the 20s to 40s. There is a correlation between physique and physical fitness in Korean adults. Moreover, the physical fitness level decreases with age. Regular exercise is recommended to improve physical fitness and prevent aging.

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