scholarly journals An Investigation on Preference Factors in Recreation Area Usage of Sport Science Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 175
Author(s):  
Osman Tolga Togo ◽  
Arda Öztürk
Keyword(s):  
Paired Comparisons ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Preference Scale ◽  
Sport Science ◽  
Sports Science ◽  
Geographical Regions ◽  
Recreation Area ◽  
Special Vehicle ◽  
The University

In this study, it is aimed to determine the factors of preference of the recreational areas made by the municipalities of the students studying in the sports departments of the university and living in different geographical regions. The working group of universities in two regions in Turkey are 127 girls and boys studying sports science 182’s of a total of 309 students. As a data collection tool, Recreation Area Preference Scale (RATE) developed by Gümüş and Alay Özgül (2017) was used. RATE consists of 24 sub-dimensions and 5 sub-dimensions: sport diversity, personnel, location, physical facilities and activity. The findings show that the data do not have normal distribution. Mann Whitney-U test was used for paired comparisons and Kruskall Wallis Analysis test was used for three and more comparisons. Significant differences were found in all sub-dimensions of the gender variable according to the variables of residence, special vehicle, age, marital status and department (P < 0.05).

scholarly journals An Investigation into the Barriers for University Students to the Use of Recreation Areas

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Osman Tolga Togo ◽  
Arda Öztürk
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Normal Distribution ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Paired Comparisons ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Sports Science ◽  
Recreation Areas ◽  
Participation Barriers ◽  
Recreation Area ◽  
The University

In this research, it is aimed to determine the participation barriers of the students who are studying in sports departments of the university and living in different geographical areas related to the use of recreation area by the municipalities. The study group, the universities in four regions in Turkey 135 girls and 197 boys studying sports science constitute a total of 332 students. As a data collection tool; Gümüs, H. & Alay Özgül, S. The scale of participation barriers to the use of recreation area consisting of 17 questions and five sub-dimensions developed in 2017 was used. The findings show that the data do not have a normal distribution. In the evaluation of the data, Mann Whitney-U test was used for paired comparisons and Kruskall Wallis Analysis test was used for three and more comparisons, and significant differences were found in the sub-dimensions of department variable, gender, place of residence and use of private vehicles (P <0.05).

scholarly journals Investigation of the Relationship between the Organizational Cynicism Levels and Intent of Revenge of Sports Science Faculty Students Who Work

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Sevim Güllü
Keyword(s):  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Sports Science ◽  
Organizational Cynicism ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Academic Year

The research aims to determine the level of relationship between the organizational cynicism and the tendency ofrevenge of sports science students. In this study, descriptive and relational screening technique was used as theresearch technique. The working group consists of 105 students (36 female, 69 male). The participants are studentwho study at Istanbul University Faculty of Sports Science in the academic year of 2017-2018. All of the studentshave been working at an organization/ a workplace for at least 6 months. As the data collection tool, two scales wereutilized with the personal information form prepared by the researchers. Organizational Cynicism Scale and RevengeScale were used. The percentage (%), frequency, skewness, kurtosis, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson Correlation analysiswere used. As a result there is a positive relationship between the level of organizational cynicism and intention ofrevenge. It was revealed that gender and type of employment variables did not make a significant difference inorganizational cynicism and sub-dimensions and will for revenge. However, significant differences have beenidentified in favor of the participants with a low salary in the behavioral sub-dimension of organizational cynicism.On the other hand, the scores of organizational cynicism and will for revenge of the participants are moderate andeven low.

scholarly journals “The ability to get a job”: student understandings and definitions of employability

2018 ◽  
Vol 60 (5) ◽  
pp. 406-420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon Gedye ◽  
Emily Beaumont
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Limited Attention ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sport Science ◽  
Sports Science ◽  
Discipline Area ◽  
Specific Discipline

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore employability in the context of higher education (HE) from the students’ perspective. Limited attention has been paid to student understandings of their own employability in a Sport Science context and Tymon (2011) refers to them as “the missing perspective”. Design/methodology/approach This paper presents the findings of a study of Marine Sports Science students (n=63) at a post-1992 HE institution which through the qualitative element of a mixed methods survey explored their changing articulations of their employability as they progressed through their studies. The students surveyed were in receipt of a comprehensive programme of enterprise and employability activities embedded within their programme. Findings Qualitative results showed that Marine Sport Science students’ articulations of employability expanded in vocabulary as the students progressed through their studies. Definitions also shifted from those that centred on what employers want (extrinsic) to what the student had to offer the employer (intrinsic). Originality/value There are very few examples of studies that explore employability from the students’ perspective and this paper adds understanding on this “missing perspective”. It also addresses a specific discipline area; Marine Sport Science, which has yet to feature in any literature on employability.

scholarly journals Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Its Relationship with Health Risk Factors Among University Students: A Comparison Between Iran and Italy

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Niloofar Karimi ◽  
Valiollah Dabidi Roshan ◽  
Fabio Esposito
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Rate Pressure Product ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Health Risk Factors ◽  
Geographical Regions ◽  
The University

Background: Cardiorespiratory Fitness (CRF) and its associated modifiable and non-modifiable health risk factors are very important in clinical studies. Objectives: This study aimed to compare health risk factors affecting CRF between Iranian and Italian male and female exercise science students. The correlation between VO2max and these factors was also evaluated. Methods: The sample consisted of 87 sport science students from the University of Milan (25 males and 17 females) and the University of Mazandaran (20 males and 25 females) aged 23.69 ± 1.95 years. The level of Physical Activity (PA) and body composition indices were obtained as health risk factors. Then, CRF was assessed by the Bruce test. Rate Pressure Product (RPP), blood pressure, and Heart Rate (HR) were measured before, in the end, and six minutes after the end of the test. Results: Statistical analyses revealed significant differences in RPP, Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) during exercise, resting SBP, and Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR) between Iranian and Italian males and significant differences in Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) and body fat percentage between Iranian and Italian females (P < 0.05). The relationships between VO2max and resting RPP, resting HR, heart rate recovery, step counts, and vigorous PA were significant in all groups (P < 0.05). Conclusions: As an assessment of VO2max, CRF is associated with hemodynamics and health risk factors. Age, sex, ethnicity, lifestyle, and culture of people in different geographical regions can affect health risk factors.

scholarly journals Investigation of Employability Perceptions of Sports Science Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 191
Author(s):  
Nuh Osman Yildiz ◽  
Zülbiye Kaçay ◽  
Güçlü Özen
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Sports Science ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Language Knowledge ◽  
Perceptions Of Students ◽  
The University ◽  
Sports Sciences

This study, which was conducted to examine the employability perceptions of students studying in the field of sports sciences in terms of gender, department, type of university, work in the field of diploma and level of foreign language knowledge, was designed according to correlational survey and causal comparison methods. In determining the sample of the study, accessible sampling method, which is one of the non-random sampling methods, was used. The sample in question consists of a total of 206 participants, 99 females (48.1%) and 107 males (51.9%). As a measurement tool the “Employability Perception Scale” (IEAS) developed by Rothwell et al. (2008) and adapted into Turkish by Karlı (2016), was used in the study. According to the results of the analysis, a significant difference was determined in terms of gender variable in the University Prestige sub-dimension (p < 0.05). No significant difference was determined in terms of other sub-dimensions and variables. As a result, it is possible to state that the employability perception of the students studying in the field of sports sciences is high, that the female participants perceive their university as more prestigious than the male participants, and this contributes positively to their belief that they can be employed in this situation.

How to detect potential sport intrapreneurs? Validation of the intrapreneurial intention scale with sport science students

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-61
Author(s):  
Maria Huertas González-Serrano ◽  
Ferran Calabuig Moreno ◽  
Irena Valantine ◽  
Josep Crespo Hervás
Keyword(s):  
Group Analysis ◽  
Factorial Analysis ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Spanish Version ◽  
Science Students ◽  
English Version ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sport Science ◽  
Sports Science ◽  
Two Samples

Purpose The sport sector is a very competitive and dynamic industry, son intrapreneurial employees are needed. However, although entrepreneurial intentions in sport sciences students have been studied, less is known about intrapreneurial intentions. It is, therefore, the purpose of this paper to validate a scale to measure the intrapreneurial intentions of sports science students from two different countries. Design/methodology/approach A sample of 304 final-year students from the sport sector of two different countries (Spain and Lithuania) was analyzed. First, an exploratory factorial analysis of the two samples was performed separately, and then a confirmatory factorial analysis was carried out to performed. Finally, in order to check the invariance of the measuring instrument, a multi-group analysis was performed with the constraints of all factors variances and all factors loading. Findings The entrepreneurial intentions scale works well both in its English version in the Lithuanian sports students’ and in its Spanish version with the university sports students from Spain. Therefore, it can be said that there is a metric invariance. However, the scale presents better fit indexes, reliability and validity in its English version. Lithuanian sports students scored significantly higher on the risk-taking dimension than Spanish students. Research limitations/implications The scale has only been validated with final-year sport science students from two countries. It is necessary to test this scale with a larger sample of students from different fields and countries. Practical implications This scale can be used in both in Spanish and English versions to detect potential entrepreneurs in the sports sector, so it can help universities and employers to detect future intraentrepreneurs in the sports sector. Social implications Social implication of this paper is the detection of potential entrepreneurs who can improve economic, social or sports performance in organizations or sports companies. Originality/value A new tool to detect the potential sport intrapreneurs in university students has been created. Moreover, a cross-cultural validation of the intrapreneurial intentions scale (in English and Spanish version) with sport sciences students from two different countries has been performed.

scholarly journals Basketball Dribbling Techniques and Associated Factors among Female Sport Science Students of Hawassa University Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-85
Author(s):  
Lensa Mulugeta Aboma ◽  
◽  
Sina Temesgen Tolera ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Sport Science ◽  
The University ◽  
Hawassa University

Background: Basketball cannot contribute to the development of personal and social values in developing countries. The main factors were lack of participation in appropriate curriculum, insufficient equipment, economic, attitudinal problem and absenteeism. Objective: To assess basketball dribbling techniques and associated factors among female sport science/SS students of Hawassa University, Ethiopia. Methods: A descriptive cross- sectional study design was conducted on 384 female SS students from March 20th to April 30th, 2019. Bivariate and multivariate were performed with confidential intervals (CI=95%) to determine the factors affecting students’ performance. Result: The respondent rate of the study was 91.14%. The finding shows that 48% of the student were between 20 and 23 year old; 40 %; and 52% of them were those came from rural areas; and insufficient of financial support of female sport science students, respectively. Age [n=98; AOR: 2.11; ( 1.19, 3.45)]; rural [n=138; AOR: 3.242; (0.15, 0.32)]; and economic status [n=183; AOR: 4.01(1.32, 1.87)] were the common identified factors. Conclusion: The study concluded that the majority of the female sport science students had low perception of students towards basketball dribbling game; and there was inadequate time to demonstrate basketball and exposed to lack of facilities within the University.

Critical Thinking and Clear Writing

1985 ◽  
Vol 46 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Anne F. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Political Science ◽  
Liberal Arts ◽  
Writing Proficiency ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Writing Class ◽  
Voluntary Commitment ◽  
The University

As part of an on-going effort at West Oahu College (a small, liberal arts, upper-division campus of the University of Hawaii) I am experimenting with ways to help my political science students improve their ability to think critically and communicate clearly. For some time we have been aware of a large number of students having difficulties in writing and critical thinking. We have made an informal and voluntary commitment to use writing-across-thecurriculum (WAC) with faculty participating in workshops and conferring with the writing instructor who coordinates our WAC program.1In-coming students must now produce a writing proficiency sample which is analyzed, returned with numerous comments, and results in students being urged to take a writing class if there are serious problems. A writing lab is offered several times a week and students are free to drop in for help.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and practice in regard to aids: The case of social science students at the University of Bophuthatswana

Curationis ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
H. O. Kaya ◽  
M. Kau
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Risk Group ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Modes Of Transmission ◽  
Number Of Sexual Partners ◽  
Changing Attitudes ◽  
Educational Campaigns ◽  
The University

The necessity of AIDS educational campaigns is to reduce the spread of HIV infection by changing attitudes and practices related to high-risk behaviours. However, before such programmes are implemented a needs assessment should be conducted This includes the existing knowledge and attitudes and sexual practices of the specific risk-group. In this study the risk-group were social science students at the University of Bophuthatswana. The majority of the respondents showed a general knowledge about AIDS in terms of its main symptoms, common modes of transmission and the non-availability of a cure. They, however, expressed the need for more information about AIDS. Lack of enough knowledge was shown by their negative altitudes towards those who had already contracted the disease and the number of sexual partners they had Furthermore, despite the realization of the necessity to use condoms during sexual intercourse, the majority of them did not use them. The study also revealed the minimal role parents, teachers and lecturers play in the dissemination of information about AIDS. The findings call for more AIDS educational programmes to clear away misconceptions about the transmission of the HIV/AIDS virus; and the need to involve parents, schools and universities actively in the dissemination of information about AIDS.

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