scholarly journals Development of an Affective State Scale for Sports Performance Prediction for University Student-Athletes

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 1_31-1_51
Author(s):  
Fumio MIZUOCHI ◽  
Keiichi SHINYA ◽  
Hirohisa ISOGAI
Keyword(s):  
Performance Prediction ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Affective State ◽  
University Student ◽  
Sports Performance ◽  
State Scale

Mental health protective factors among flourishing Canadian women university student-athletes

2021 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
pp. 101847
Author(s):  
Kurtis Pankow ◽  
Tara-Leigh F. McHugh ◽  
Amber D. Mosewich ◽  
Nicholas L. Holt
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
University Student

scholarly journals Monitoring urinary collagen metabolite changes following collagen peptide ingestion and physical activity using ELISA with anti active collagen oligopeptide antibody

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshihiro Osawa ◽  
Kaho Nomura ◽  
Yoshifumi Kimira ◽  
Seiji Kushibe ◽  
Ken-ichi Takeyama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Cross Reactivity ◽  
University Student ◽  
Collagen Metabolism ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Urinary Level ◽  
Collagen Peptide ◽  
Urinary Levels ◽  
Over Time

AbstractActive collagen oligopeptides (ACOP) are bioactive collagen-derived peptides detected by a recently-established ELISA. To facilitate studies of the function and metabolism of these products, this study aims to determine which of these peptides is recognized by a novel anti-ACOP antibody used in this ELISA. We then investigate the effect of collagen peptide (CP) ingestion and exercise on urinary ACOP concentrations in a cohort of university student athletes using colorimetric, LC–MS/MS, and ELISA. We observed that the antibody showed strong cross-reactivity to Pro-Hyp and Gly-Pro-Hyp and weak cross-reactivity to commercial CP. CP ingestion increased the urinary level of ACOP over time, which correlated highly with urinary levels of peptide forms of Hyp and Pro-Hyp. Physical activity significantly decreased the urinary ACOP level. This study demonstrates changes in urinary ACOP following oral CP intake and physical activity using ELISA with the novel anti-ACOP antibody. Thus, ACOP may be useful as a new biomarker for collagen metabolism.

scholarly journals The Role of Gender in Association between Emotional Intelligence and Self-Control among University Student-Athletes

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (22) ◽  
pp. 11819
Author(s):  
Audrone Dumciene ◽  
Saule Sipaviciene
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
University Student ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Control Scale ◽  
Forecasting Models ◽  
Healthy Habits ◽  
Control Construct

The purpose of this study was to reveal the peculiarities of undergraduate studies university student-athletes’ emotional intelligence and self-control indicators, and the role of gender as a predictor in the association between emotional intelligence and self-control. The study included students regularly involved in training at least three times a week. The sample consisted of 1395 student athletes from Lithuanian universities, among them 59.2% female and 40.8% male. For measurement, the SSRI inventory and a self-control scale were used. All values of emotional intelligence indicators were significantly higher for males than females. Estimates of the components of the self-control construct varied. The score for the healthy habits component was significantly higher for women than for men, the self-discipline component did not differ significantly, and the other three components were higher for males. Estimates of the components of the self-control construct varied. Models for predicting the values of self-control components were proposed. Only one component of the emotional intelligence construct, optimism, was repeated in all forecasting models, as well as gender. Other components of emotional intelligence vary in models.

scholarly journals Investigation of a Progressive Relaxation Training Intervention on Precompetition Anxiety and Sports Performance Among Collegiate Student Athletes

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dongmei Liang ◽  
Shuqing Chen ◽  
Wenting Zhang ◽  
Kai Xu ◽  
Yuting Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
State Anxiety ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Relaxation Training ◽  
Progressive Relaxation ◽  
Eysenck Personality Questionnaire ◽  
Sports Performance ◽  
Time Points ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Progressive Relaxation Training ◽  
Experimental Group

This study aims to investigate whether simple and convenient progressive relaxation training (PRT) is effective in enhancing collegiate student athletes’ mental health and sports performance. An experimental group of 14 (6 female) and a control group of 10 (5 female) collegiate student athletes were recruited from among track and field athletes who were preparing for provincial competition. The experimental group was exposed to a PRT intervention in 30-min sessions conducted twice per week for a duration of one month. At baseline, the Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2 (CSAI-2), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and Eysenck Personality Questionnaire-Revised Short Scale for Chinese (EPQ-RSC) were completed, while only the CSAI-2 was reassessed at one, two, and three weeks after initiation of the intervention. Additionally, within half a day after completing all one’s individual competition events, the CSAI-2 was again assessed in the two groups recalling their memory of their precompetition state anxiety. Then, the differences in the three dimensions of the CSAI-2 between the two groups at the five time points introduced above were compared. This study also explored whether PRT affected sports performance, defined by the athletes reaching their best records or not, by logistic regressive analysis. This study found significant between-group differences in the self-confidence dimension score at the second and third time points. Through logistic regression analysis, a positive effect of PRT was found for the enhancement of sports performance. In sum, PRT showed positive effects on precompetition state self-confidence and enhanced sports performance among collegiate student athletes.

scholarly journals Sport-life Balance and Mental Health in University Student-athletes: A Comparative Study by Admissions Pathway

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 3_341-3_349
Author(s):  
Hirokazu ARAI ◽  
Tatsuo SUGIMOTO ◽  
Masayuki MASUDA ◽  
Shotaro KAMANO ◽  
Akira TOKUYASU
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
University Student ◽  
Life Balance

scholarly journals GENDER DIFFERENCES IN PERSONAL ISSUES RELATED STRESS AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENT ATHLETES

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 154-174
Author(s):  
Eng Hoe Wee ◽  
Kang Mea Kee ◽  
Tah Fatt Ong ◽  
Hui Yin Ler ◽  
Wei Fong Cheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
University Student ◽  
Related Stress

Perception of social support provided by coaches, optimism/pessimism, and psychological well-being: Gender differences and mediating effect models

2020 ◽  
pp. 174795412096864
Author(s):  
Tung-Wei Cnen ◽  
Yi-Chuan Chiu ◽  
Yawen Hsu
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Well Being ◽  
University Student ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Life Orientation Test ◽  
The Relationship

This study explored whether gender differences exist in social support, optimism/pessimism, and psychological well-being among university student athletes and examined the relationship among these three variables and the mediating effect of optimism/pessimism. A total of 322 university student athletes (159 men and 163 women) who were Division 1 athletes participated in this study. The research instruments used in this study comprised the revised Athletes’ Received Support Questionnaire, the Life Orientation Test, and the Psychological Well-Being Scale. The results demonstrated the influence of gender differences for some variables. Regarding pessimistic tendency and autonomy (a dimension of the Psychological Well-Being Scale), the average scores of men were significantly higher than those of women. Regarding the other three dimensions of the Psychological Well-Being Scale (purpose in life, positive relationships with others, and personal growth), the average scores were higher for women than for men. Moreover, significant positive correlations were observed among social support provided by coaches, optimism, and psychological well-being. Optimism mediated the relationship between social support and psychological well-being, and pessimism was negatively correlated with psychological well-being; however, the mediating path was not significant. Finally, suggestions for future research and practical implications are proposed for researchers, educators, and supervisors in the field of sports.

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