Effect Of Agility Research Articles

The Effect of Specific Training Programs to Improve Agility and Flexibility of Wushu Taolu Athletes

Background and Aim: In the realm of Wushu sports, the essential professional attributes of a Wushu Taolu athlete encompass flexibility and agility. In contemporary Wushu Taolu training, there is a prevailing emphasis on achieving the intricacies of captivating aesthetics, often neglecting the foundational skills of Wushu Taolu. Consequently, many Wushu athletes encounter a range of issues. The absence of fundamental skills can result in a deficiency in the physical aptitude of Wushu Taolu athletes, leading to inadequate execution of movements, a lack of fluidity, and subpar completion quality. These shortcomings can adversely impact the overall sports proficiency of athletes. This study aims to address this by concentrating on the development and implementation of a training program specifically targeting the basic skills of Wushu Taolu, to significantly enhance the agility and flexibility of Wushu Taolu athletes. Materials and Methods: This study is an experimental study. The participants of this study are 30 Wushu Taolu athletes from Northwest Normal University, 8 professional Wushu coaches, 4 teachers of Wushu direction in professional sports colleges and universities, and 3 professors in the direction of physical training, which makes a total of 15 experts. This study used focus groups to develop and improve training programs through expert interviews and experimental analysis with an IOC value of 0.82. This study mainly used ANOVA to analyze the results of the pre-test, 4 weeks post-test, and post-test. Results: The results showed that the flexibility and agility of Wushu Taolu athletes were effectively improved by seated forward body flexion and T-word agility test after specific Wushu basic training, and the improvement of flexibility and agility can help athletes to improve their sports level and get better performance in the competition. Conclusion: After 8 weeks of Wushu training, these 30 Wushu Taolu athletes were tested again for agility and flexibility. The study analyzed the differences and effects of agility and flexibility before and after training. The comparison between before and after training fully proved that basic Wushu training can effectively improve the agility and flexibility of Wushu sparring athletes.

The Effect of Agility and Speed on Ability Basketball Dribble for Extracurricular Students SMP Negeri 44 Palembang

This study aims to determine how much influence agility and speed have on basketball dribbling skills in extracurricular students of SMP Negeri 44 Palembang. This research method uses quantitative path analysis method. The population in this study were all students who took part in basketball extracurricular activities at SMP Negeri 44 Palembang, totaling 20 people. The method of determining the sample is by using a saturated sampling technique, totaling 20 people. The data collection technique in this study used a basketball dribble test. Based on the results of the research and discussion in the previous chapter, it is concluded as follows: 1) There is an influence of agility on basketball dribble on students of SMP Negeri 44 Palembang with the percentage of influence being 18.9%. 2) There is an effect of speed on basketball dribble for students of SMP Negeri 44 Palembang with the percentage of influence being 26.4%. It can be concluded that there is an effect of agility and speed on basketball dribbling abilities in extracurricular students of SMP Negeri 44 Palembang.

Effects of agility, coordination, and flexibility on dribbling skills in senior high school female field hockey players

Physical condition is an important factor affecting dribbling skills in field hockeys. In this regard, agility, hand-eye coordination, and waist flexibility have not been investigated simultaneously in field hockey players. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of agility, hand-eye coordination, and waist flexibility on dribbling skills in senior high school female field hockey players. Thirty female senior high school students in Indonesia were recruited as the research sample. The participants were female students involved in coaching field hockey extracurricular activities at school, average age 17.90 ± 0.80 yrs, height 159.17 ± 1.82 cm, body weight 53.60 ± 3.51 kg, and BMI 21.16 ± 2.89. Data were collected using the agility t-test, throw catch test tennis ball, sit and reach test, and Schmithals-French hockey test. They were then analyzed using correlation and regression. The results showed that agility, hand-eye coordination, and waist flexibility had a significant effect on dribbling skills (p < 0.05). Partially, the effects of agility, hand-eye coordination is 37.40%, and waist flexibility were 76.30 %, 37.40 %, 46.20%, and 84.00%, respectively. Of these three components, agility is the most influential component of dribbling skills, without neglecting hand-eye coordination or waist flexibility. In conclusion, the level of agility, hand-eye coordination, and waist flexibility have a significant impact on dribbling skills in senior high school female field hockey players. Coaches should prepare and develop appropriate training programs for these three components to improve hockey dribbling skills. Future studies are needed to incorporate the physical component and other factors related to field hockey dribbling skills, as well as diversity, and a wider sample size.

Effect of agility on cricket and soft ball male players of Osmania University

Effect of agility on cricket and soft ball male players of Osmania University

Effect of agility in different dimensions of manufacturing systems: A review

In this paper, an organized attempt has been made to describe in brief different information described in the investigation of the literature on the various facets of agility in the manufacturing system and demonstrate its interaction with different organization capabilities in manufacturing organizations. A methodical review on the concept, phraseology, and related facets of various organization capabilities and agility has also been included. Also, various methodologies that will be utilized in this research are reviewed in the literature. The literature has been reviewed on the agility concept. Different agility aspects, dimensions, nature, and terminology are covered in the literature review. Different types of organizational capabilities have been discussed and the organization capability dimensions required to achieve agility in the manufacturing system have been identified. Finally, various barriers to achieving agility have been reported and discussed. To the best knowledge of authors, this work is the improved attempt to hire and study the past and present level of agility in manufacturing systems. The findings of this study will support academics and executives in AM implementation in a smoother and effective way in manufacturing industries.

How can SMEs successfully navigate VUCA environment: The role of agility in the digital transformation era

Organizational agility, that is the ability to anticipate or respond quickly to external changes, is essential to survive and compete in today's turbulent landscape, characterized by technological advancements and digitalization. Research on capabilities that enable firms to be agile in the so called VUCA environments, is still nascent. Hence, it is important to explore the antecedents of firm agility and to identify the factors enabling them to better compete. Even more so in the case of SMEs, as they are more vulnerable in hypercompetitive business environments and, at the same time, agility has been less studied in this context. Focusing on SMEs, the study investigates three antecedents of agility, namely digital technologies capability, relational capability and innovation capability, and the effects of agility on three outcomes, namely financial performance, product, and process innovation. Our findings indicate that these capabilities contribute to build organizational agility in SMEs and that, in turn, agility has a positive impact on performance, thus confirming that agility contributes to the success of SMEs and that digital technologies play a central role in this process. Thus, it is of strategic importance for SMEs to increase their efforts to develop these capabilities to build enduring businesses. They should nurture a relational and innovative culture, as well as transform their business culture starting from digital technologies.

Environmental uncertainty and supply chain performance: the effect of agility

PurposeToday's businesses are facing a world that is more complex, turbulent and unpredictable than in the past with increasing levels of environmental complexity. Rather than proposing environmental uncertainty as a mediator/moderator of the relationship between agility and performance as others have done, the authors offer an alternative view where supply chain agility is seen as mediating the relationship between environmental uncertainty and supply chain performance.Design/methodology/approachThe authors propose that supply chain agility is a response to the effects of environmental uncertainty and, as such, environmental uncertainty should be seen as a driver of supply chain agility. Few studies test the direct relationship between uncertainty and supply chain performance, and none simultaneously test for agility's mediation and moderation effect between environmental uncertainty and agility.FindingsThe model was statistically assessed using partial-least-squares structural equation modeling (PLS/SEM) by analyzing survey data from manufacturing managers in 136 US firms. The study results did not indicate a significant relationship between environmental uncertainty and supply chain performance. However, the authors did find a significant positive relationship between agile manufacturing and supply chain performance using measures that were primarily operations-centered rather than financial. Additionally, the authors found that agile manufacturing fully mediates the relationship between environmental uncertainty and supply chain performance.Originality/valueThe authors’ model, though simple, provides a base for future research for them and other researchers who can incorporate other impacting variables into the model. The study results show that uncertainty can be a force for good and that utilizing agile manufacturing can be a new source of opportunity.

The Effect of Agility and Speed Training of Futsal Players Attending School of Physical Education and Sports on Aerobic Endurance

The Effect of Agility and Speed Training of Futsal Players Attending School of Physical Education and Sports on Aerobic Endurance

Mediating Effects of Agility and Moderating Effects of Need for Cognition in the Relationship between Affordance System and Innovative Behavior: Focusing on the Service Firms

Mediating Effects of Agility and Moderating Effects of Need for Cognition in the Relationship between Affordance System and Innovative Behavior: Focusing on the Service Firms

행동유도시스템과 혁신행동에서 민첩성의 매개효과 및 인지욕구의 조절효과 : 서비스기업을 중심으로

행동유도시스템과 혁신행동에서 민첩성의 매개효과 및 인지욕구의 조절효과 : 서비스기업을 중심으로

A Study on the Effect of Environmental Turbulence on the Agility of Government Agencies and the Effect of Agility on the Organizational Performance

A Study on the Effect of Environmental Turbulence on the Agility of Government Agencies and the Effect of Agility on the Organizational Performance

A Study on the Effect of Agility of Government Agencies on Performance : Focusing on mail distribution

A Study on the Effect of Agility of Government Agencies on Performance : Focusing on mail distribution

A Comparative Study between the effect of Agility and Pertubation Training Versus Conventional Exercise in Improving Functional Status in Physically Active Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis

Objective : To compare the effect of agility and perturbation training with conventional exercises and conventional exercises alone in improving functional status in physically active individuals with knee osteoarthritis Materials and Method : This study is to be conducted with 60 physically active subjects of knee osteoarthritis and were randomly assigned into two equal groups (experimental and control group).The pre-test measurements is taken for both the groups with WOMAC SCALE and TIMED GET UP AND GO TEST. Then group A (experimental group) allotted for agility and perturbation training and group B (control group) allotted for conventional exercise for the period of 6 weeks. After the end of 6 weeks post-test measurements taken as similar to the pre-test measurement and the result obtained are compared. Out come measures : Western Ontario McMaster University Scale Timed get Up and go Test Result : Result of the study concluded that there is a significant difference in both the groups. However, the agility and perturbation group showed much significant differences in improving the functional status of OA subjects as compared with the control group. Conclusion : According to the results of present study agility and perturbation exercises significantly improving the functional status of OA subjects as compared with the control group. Adding agility and perturbation training techniques to exercise programs has a significant effect on knee stability and general function in older individuals with knee OA as observed for younger, athletic individuals.

The Mediating Effect of Agility: IT’s Impact on Firm Performance among U.S. Manufacturing Firms

This study investigates the mechanism through which IT affects performance using mediation analysis to determine if agility, the ability to sense and respond to changes in the market, explains “how” or “why” IT affects performance. The results of the mediation analysis are based on data collected from survey responses from 193 U.S. manufacturing firms. Agility as a mediator was investigated using three testing methods: causal steps strategy, product of coefficients, and bootstrapping. Causal steps strategy tested the direct effects using regression analysis, the product of coefficients tested the statistical significance of the mediation effects assuming the coefficients were normally distributed, and bootstrapping tested the significance of the mediation effects without assuming they were normally distributed by creating a distribution of the product of coefficients. The mediation effect using all three tests was demonstrated, providing a robust confirmation that agility mediates the impacts of IT on firm performance.

Service-Oriented Manufacturing Agility and Application Based Flexibility

Introduced flexibility index method to study service-oriented manufacturing enterprise agility. Analyzed agility needs and elements of service-oriented manufacturing enterprise: customer participation, manufacturing network, mass customization mode and information integration platform. According to CTRS(Cost, Time, Robustness and Suitability) norm defined elements flexibility index. Results show elements resource utilization factor has a significant effect of agility while the time dimension is weak. Enterprises can shorten manufacturing and R & D time and expand marketing channels to improve the overall agility.

The Effect of Agility, Plyometric, and Sprint Training on the Speed, Endurance and Power of High School Soccer Players

The Effect of Agility, Plyometric, and Sprint Training on the Speed, Endurance and Power of High School Soccer Players

An Empirical Study on the Effects of Agility on the Level of Logistics Performance under the e-Commerce Environment

An Empirical Study on the Effects of Agility on the Level of Logistics Performance under the e-Commerce Environment