Athletic Club Research Articles

“Harlem’s Chief Representatives”: The Radical Politics of Black Soccer in New York, 1928–1949

This article seeks to analyze the cultural and political significance of soccer, popularly known as football, in Black diasporic communities in New York City, from 1928 to 1949. While the historical scholarship on African American and African Diasporic culture and history has ignored the centrality of soccer to Black life, this article situates soccer within a long tradition of Black athletic politics, particularly during the interwar period. Black soccer challenges the narratives of American exceptionalism and the ways the United States exploited Black athletes as representatives of racial progress and assimilation before and immediately following World War II. Focusing on the Falcon Athletic Club and, to a lesser extent, the Maroons Football Club, I hope to reveal the diasporic circuits and politics of Black soccer during the interwar years in New York.

The Validation of Direct and Meta Versions of the Coach-Athlete Relationship Questionnaire (ArCART-Q) in the Arabic Language: Their Relationship to Athlete's Satisfaction with Individual Performance.

Background: The first aim of this study is to achieve validation of the direct and meta-perspective versions of the Coach–Athlete Relationship Questionnaire in the Arabic language, and the second aim of this study is to determine the quality of the coach-athlete relationship to athlete’ satisfaction with individual performance according to sport participation type, sport duration, and sport achievement. Methods: A total of 259 athletes with a mean age of 22 years were recruited from various athletic clubs in Kuwait. Participants completed The Coach–Athlete Relationship Questionnaire and The Athlete Satisfaction Questionnaire. For this study, the factorial structure of the Arabic version of the Coach–Athlete Relationship Questionnaire (CART-Q) was used in Kuwait and was prepared with both direct and meta perspectives. Results: The results of this study show evidence of the validity of the direct and meta-perspective Arabic versions of the CART-Q. The fit indices of the data collected by direct-method were as follows (x2/df = 2.21; RMSEA = 0.06; CFI = 0.98; GFI = 0.95; AGFI = 0.91); data for the meta-method were as follows (x2/df = 2.32; RMSEA = 0.08; CFI = 0.99; GFI = 0.93; AGFI = 0.87). Female participants have obtained higher means than males from all questionnaires. Conclusions: The results of the present study could help coaches and athletes from the Middle East to understand the reasons and methods that lead to a quality coach–athlete relationship.

The London Olympics 1908: The Games of the Irish Diaspora

ABSTRACT The Olympic Games of 1908 featured Irish-born emigrant athletes representing the United States, Canada and Great Britain whilst Irish-domiciled athletes also represented the latter. The competitors of the Diaspora enjoyed an exceptional success rate especially those representing the USA and Canada. The USA success in athletics was powered by members of the Irish-American Athletic Club (I-AAC). Some members visited Dublin after the Games for an international athletics match against Ireland and were exposed to the politics of the sport in Ireland as two rival associations strived to control the sport, the nationalist Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and the politically more conservative Irish Amateur Athletic Association (IAAA). This division is reflected in the complex reception that these athletes received on their return to Ireland as Irish domiciled athletes who competed successfully in track and field representing Great Britain returned to Ireland without fanfare. Martin Sheridan and the New York-native John Hayes were wined, dined, and eulogised in their public appearances across the country with Sheridan using his appearances as a platform to support the position of the GAA and express his nationalist sentiments.

Psychosocial factors and eating behaviors according to the stages of change in nutrition management among elementary and middle school athletes.

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVESThis study examined the differences in psychosocial factors and eating behaviors by the stages of change (SOC) in nutrition management among elementary and middle school athletes.SUBJECTS/METHODSSubjects were young athletes recruited from the athletic clubs of 10 organizations. Subjects responded to a survey questionnaire, and data on 167 athletes were analyzed. Subjects were grouped into the pre-action or action stage in nutrition management. The χ2 test, t-test, analysis of covariance, and correlation analysis were used in data analysis.RESULTSAthletes in the action stage (62.3%) compared to the pre-action stage, showed a higher self-efficacy (P < 0.01), and felt more confidence in performing specific eating behaviors (P < 0.05 to P < 0.01). Those in the action stage had more favorable beliefs regarding nutrition (P < 0.001) and agreed less strongly on the specific misconceptions/disadvantages of nutrition (P < 0.01) than those in the pre-action stage. Eating behaviors (P < 0.001) and subscales of the eating behaviors (P < 0.05 to P < 0.01) also differed significantly by the SOC group. Place of eating dinner (P < 0.05) and the person who prepares dinner (P < 0.05) showed significant differences by the SOC group. The relationship of self-efficacy, beliefs regarding nutrition, and eating behaviors to the SOC differed by sports type. Beliefs for football athletes, self-efficacy, and beliefs for baseball athletes were correlated significantly with the SOC, whereas all 3 variables were related to the SOC for handball and other athletes.CONCLUSIONSThis study showed differences in psychosocial factors and eating behaviors between the pre-action and action stages. Nutrition education should include strategies to help young athletes modify their beliefs, mainly misconceptions/disadvantages of nutrition, increase self-efficacy, and adopt specific and desirable eating behaviors. Nutrition education might employ different strategies considering the sports type that student-athletes participate.

Verbal abuse of students by coaching staff during high school athletic club activities

Verbal abuse of students by coaching staff during high school athletic club activities

Beginnings and development of rugby in Ukraine

The founder of rugby as a specific kind of sport in Ukraine was Odessa. In 1878, the Odessa British Athletic Club was founded in South Palmyra, which was assembled by the British - employees of commercial firms, shipping companies, as well as employees of the Indo-European telegraph.

Effects of internet use and athletic club activities on high school students&apos; sleep behaviors

Effects of internet use and athletic club activities on high school students&apos; sleep behaviors

Relationship between self-identities of teachers who coach athletic club activities and depression

Relationship between self-identities of teachers who coach athletic club activities and depression

Relationship between the subject and specialized competition to perceived burden of junior high school teachers who teach school athletic club activities

Relationship between the subject and specialized competition to perceived burden of junior high school teachers who teach school athletic club activities

LA INFLUENCIA DEL CLUB ATLETISMO JOAQUÍN BLUME EN LA SOCIEDAD SEGOVIANA DURANTE MÁS DE 50 AÑOS

El objetivo de este trabajo de investigación ha sido dar una visión sobre las primeras manifestaciones de atletismo en la ciudad de Segovia (Castilla y León), a través de la creación del Club Atlético Joaquín Blume (C.A.J. Blume). En este artículo se pretende rescatar la historia del club, recuperando la iniciativa de ciudadanos anónimos, que ha sido la base para el funcionamiento de este durante más de 50 años. Este trabajo ha sido elaborado a través de siete entrevistas, a siete presidentes diferentes del C.A.J. Blume (Antonio Pinillos, Tomás Lorenzo, Fernando Fuentetaja, Jaime Gila, Emiliano del Caño, Tomás Lorenzo y Gustavo Gómez), con la finalidad de conocer desde su perspectiva, cómo era la situación atlética en cada una de las etapas, a la vez que analizar la evolución del club. El espíritu de equipo y el ambiente familiar por el que se ha conocido siempre a la entidad, y su filosofía, de no solo de formar atletas, sino también personas, han sido las bases para el mantenimiento del mismo. En la actualidad el club tiene convenios de colaboración con el Ayuntamiento de Segovia y la Diputación de Segovia para el desarrollo del atletismo en la ciudad y provincia; cuenta con una Junta Directiva con responsabilidades administrativas y deportivas y, a la vez dispone de entrenadores para todas las categorías y especialidades atléticas.

The Relationship between Locomotive Syndrome Risk, Gait Pattern, and Standing Posture in Young Japanese Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Young people are also at risk of developing locomotive syndrome for unclear reasons. Therefore, we sought to evaluate the locomotive syndrome risk in young Japanese women and the relationship between standing posture and gait patterns. We used survey materials for physical measurements, locomotive syndrome risk tests, normal and maximum walking test, a standing posture test, and physical activity measures. A questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey was conducted with 100 Japanese female university students. The participants were divided into two groups (high-risk and low-risk groups) based on locomotive syndrome risk tests. The high-risk group accounted for 65.0% of the total participants. The high-risk group had a significantly slower walking speed and lower walking stride length than the low-risk group during maximum walking. Additionally, this high-risk group had a more prone posture than the low-risk group. Furthermore, the low-risk group included more individuals who belonged to middle and high school athletic clubs than the high-risk group. The locomotive syndrome risk was related to the walking pattern, standing posture, and past exercise habits. Therefore, long stride length, correct standing posture, and exercise habits acquired from a young age are important measures for preventing locomotive syndrome in young adults.

학업과 운동을 병행하는 학교운동부 사례연구 : A고등학교 스쿼시부를 중심으로

학업과 운동을 병행하는 학교운동부 사례연구 : A고등학교 스쿼시부를 중심으로

Study of the Motivation of Spanish Amateur Runners Based on Training Patterns and Gender.

The objectives of the present study are to analyze the different training patterns of the amateur runners, according to their gender, and to find out a correlation between the training pattern and the motivation. The sample was composed of 457 amateur runners. For the collection of data, a two-part questionnaire was used. The first part consisted of questions about sporting and healthy patterns and the second part consisted of the Perception of Success Questionnaire (POSQ), adapted to Spanish. The obtained results indicated that their motives for starting to practice running and to continue their involvement are health and fun. The training pattern is as follows: they practise one to three days per week, running from three to five hours overall plus additional stretching and high intensity training. They participated in less than one running event per month. Most of them did not belong to an athletic club, did not have a coach, were not federated and have more than four years’ experience of running. What concerns the gender differences, the men trained more than the women, and they did it with relatives and friends; women preferred to do it with friends or by themselves with the assistance of a coach. Age and running hours per week were the best variables to predict the task goal orientation, especially for men. For women, training hours per week predicted the goal orientation but to the ego. This finding could be especially helpful for coaches. A high number of training hours for men was linked with a task goal orientation, and on the other hand, for women it meant an ego goal orientation. The consequences of their behaviours were likely to be markedly different.

IMPROVING THE MANAGEMENT QUALITY OF ATHLETIC MANAGEMENT RUNNING NUMBERS, LUMPS AND THEMS IN SMP NEGERI 3 INGIN JAYA ACEH BESAR DISTRICT

This study aims to improve the quality of the management model of athletic sports club training management, especially running, jumping and throwing numbers at SMP Negeri 3 Wish Jaya, Aceh Besar district, and specifically aims to assess the extent of analyzing the capabilities of the athletic sports club management model in SMP Negeri 3. Want Jaya, Aceh Besar District, in this research study was carried out at SMP Negeri 3 Wish Jaya, Aceh Besar District. The method used is a qualitative analysis research method, which only assesses, looking at the feasibility of the development of management of the athletic sports club management. The results of the research obtained show that: 1) improve capabilities, facilitate the management / management of athletic sports, especially running, jumping and throwing numbers at SMP Negeri 3 Want Jaya, Aceh Besar District, 2) make an evaluation plan for the management of athletic sports club training management, especially numbers running, jumping and throwing at SMP Negeri 3 Wish Jaya, Aceh Besar District, 3) making monthly, weekly, and daily training programs, 4) applying rules to be more disciplined, focused and motivated in practicing, 5) being able to organize properly about scheduling, determination of a training location, especially the athletic sports club at SMP Negeri 3 Wish Jaya, Aceh Besar District. The results of the research and its discussion show that the management process and results of the management of Aceh Athletic sports in the area are still low, this is because the management, management, recruitment and financing processes are still lacking / are still in the stages of improvement towards a more advanced direction - average up to 75%.

Sports-media reports as correlates of perceived performance among female track and field athletes in Ibadan metropolis

Female athletes have been known to complain about sexism (gender bias and sexist comments by the sports-media) opining that it impacts negatively on their perception of performance. This research investigated the impact of sports-media narratives (positive or negative) on female track and field athletes' perceived performance in the Ibadan metropolis. A survey research design was used. It was anchored on the Hypodermic Needle Theory and Media Agenda Setting Theory, which stresses audience weakness and malleability in the face of the deliberate media onslaught. Three (3) Female Athletic Clubs were conveniently selected and the 120 female athletes purposively sampled for the study. Author-developed and validated Female Athletes Sports-media Response Questionnaire (FASRQ) with (r=86) was the instrument for data collection. Data were analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics. Results indicated positive significant relationship between positive sports-media narrative and perceived performance among female track and field athletes in Ibadan metropolis (r = .785**, N= 117, p &lt; .05) and positive significant relationship between negative sports-media narrative and perceived performance among female track and field athletes in Ibadan metropolis (r = .638**, N= 117, P &lt; .05). It was recommended that sports-media should endeavor to balance their reportage, be neutral and objective, and portray a good image of female track and field athletes in their narratives.

Archaeological Training at a Former Illegal Detention Centre (1976–1983), in Buenos Aires, Argentina: Social Memory, Commitment, and Archaeological Education

In this paper we present the archaeological training that archaeology undergraduate students of the University of Buenos Aires performed at a former illegal detention centre from the Argentinian dictatorship, the Espacio para la Memoria y la Promoción de los DDHH ex-Centro Clandestino de Detención Tortura y Exterminio ‘Club Atlético’ (Memorial Site for the Advancement of Human Rights, Former Illegal Detention, Torture and Extermination Centre ‘Athletic Club’) between 2016 and 2019. After contextualizing the development of archaeology teaching at the university level in Buenos Aires and the archaeological research at an illegal detention centre from the dictatorship, we present the results of this training to show how approaching archaeological topics in a way that is historically, politically, and physically closer to the students helped them to incorporate fieldwork and lab issues in a committed and meaningful way.

Special Training According to Power Law and Its Effect on Some Kinetical Indicators and Achievement in 100m Sprint Under 20 Years Old

100m sprints is characterized by many technical artistic phases starting from the launch to acceleration and maintaining a speed that requires a great level of legs’ power to change speed positively. All these phases require special training thus the researcher aimed at designing special training according to power law to specify training intensity using distances and times. The importance of the research lies in designing training according to power law as well as identifying the effect of this training on the level of 100m sprint achievement. Many variables were measured including pushing time during lunch; performance power average during sprinting using dynafoot for measuring legs’ power and 100m performance time was also measured. The training was applied on 10 sprinters from Athletic clubs in Baghdad that consisted of (24) training sessions during the preparation phase. The researcher concluded a great development in the level of power during sprinting as well as an increase in the level of power push during lunch in 100m sprinter and development in 100m sprint achievement.

School Athletic Clubs Activities in Korean Women's Sports

School Athletic Clubs Activities in Korean Women's Sports

운동부 감독교사 경험에 관한 질적 메타분석

이 연구는 학교운동부를 운영하고 있는 감독교사의 경험을 다루고 있는 질적 연구물을 체계적으로 종합 및 분석하는 질적 메타분석을 실시하였다. 이를 통해 감독교사의 운동부 운영 경험의 의미를 이해하며, 의미의 재구성 맥락을 분석하였다. 먼저, 체계적 문헌 분석을 통해 2005년부터 2018년까지 국내 학술지에 게재된 논문을 수집하고, 최종 선정된 연구물을 대상으로 질적 메타분석을 실시하였다. 분석 결과 감독교사의 운동부 운영 경험에 관한 6가지 기술적 주제로 ‘관계의 어려움’, ‘열악한 근무환경’, ‘운영의 한계’, ‘정체성 혼란’, ‘부적응’, ‘문제해결’과 상위 개념인 “짐(burden)”이 도출되었다. 최종적으로 종합적 주제인 ‘감독교사가 경험하는 운동부 운영의 짐-대처전략’을 도출하였다. 분석 결과를 바탕으로 상위 개념이자 메타포(metaphor)인 “짐”의 속성과 관계에 대해 논의하고, 종합적 주제의 관계도를 정립하였다. 이를 통해 운동부 운영의 짐을 지고 있는 감독교사를 지원하는 행정적·제도적인 지원체계를 제시한다.

Analysis of Effects of Service Quality and Loyalty on Interest Rates of Basketball Athletes in Sahabat Basketball Club Yogyakarta

Abstract In business, especially basketball experience an increased very rapidly, both in terms of quality and quantity in Yogyakarta. Customer as the facilities and services the user pays the cost, much influenced by several internal and external factors. These factors have a major influence on the process of the customer to pay a fee to join and dues in Basketball Clubs. This type of research is descriptive with mixed qualitative and quantitative approach, population in this study is the Athlete Club Basketball “Sahabat” of Yogyakarta, with the number of 20 people, the study sample was determined by random sampling. The technique of collecting data using questionnaires. SPSS.21 using data analysis techniques. While looking at the level of loyalty of respondents to the basketball club Yogyakarta “Sahabat”, 13 of 20 respondents said well (65%) and 7 respondents (35%) had middle loyalty. So from this study showed that customer trust is strongly influenced by the good facilities, appropriate tariffs, staff were nice, the service was very good, and therefore in this study obtained very significant results to customer satisfaction or athletes in the Club Basketball “Sahabat” of Yogyakarta.