Participation In Sports Activities Research Articles

Investment in Sports Talent Management Resources and Pupils’ Participation in Sports in Public Primary Schools in Kenya

Schools which are expected to provide the necessary institutional framework that can support talent development to its highest potential through a holistic learning framework. Sporting talents have, however, for the most part remained poorly managed at the school level where there is evidence that sports subjects are usually less emphasized compared to academic subjects. With the introduction of the competence based curriculum in Kenya in 2017, investments in talent management have demonstrably increased in terms of physical education in public primary schools across the country budget allocation per child per year from Kshs. 11.60 in 2016 for to Kshs. 38.68 in 2019. Therefore, the central question this study sought to answer was whether this investment was adequate to improve pupils participation in sports activities in primary schools in the country. School Wide Enrichment Model guided the investigations. Concurrent triangulation design was used targeting 271 school heads and teachers in charge of games from 68 public primary schools within Nairobi County, Kenya selected through systematic random sampling and purposive sampling techniques. Data was collected using questionnaires and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) software. The results revealed that most schools in Kenya were still under resourced in terms of sports facilities and the existing ones were poorly maintained. The study, therefore, recommends that there is need for the schools managements to increase investment in sports resources specifically outdoor and indoor facilities and their maintenance.

New Times, New Ways: Exploring the Self-Regulation of Sport during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Relationship with Nostalgia and Well-Being.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has negatively affected individuals' participation in sport activities, while sport participation is an important regulator of well-being. The current study investigated the effects of the nostalgia for sport activities and self-regulation of sport activities on subjective well-being. A total of 302 responses were collected from participants who had engaged in sport activities before the lockdown period. The data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings showed that nostalgia positively affected the self-regulation of sport and subjective well-being. In addition, self-regulation of sport was positively associated with subjective well-being. Based on the findings of this study, policymakers can implement interventions that promote an individual's feelings of nostalgia, as it might lead them to engage in sport or promote self-regulation.

The association between childhood motor performance and developmental trajectories of sport participation over 5 years in Danish students aged 6–16-year-old

Sports participation has potential to promote physical activity in youth. Unfortunately, sports participation and physical activity may decline from childhood to adolescence and into adulthood. Globally, only 20% of 13–15-year-olds meet the World Health Organisation recommendations for physical activity. This study aimed to investigate the 5-year trajectories of sports participation and their association with baseline motor performance in Danish school children as part of the Childhood Health Activity and Motor Performance School Study-Denmark (CHAMPS-DK), a school-based physical activity intervention study which investigated the health benefits of increased physical education lessons. Five distinct trajectories were identified, with group 1 maintained a stable trajectory of little to no sports participation, and group 2 showing a low decreasing trend. Group 3–5, the most sports active, demonstrated increasing sport participation at different rates. Baseline motor performance score was associated with the two most active sports participation groups. Students who were more physically active during school hours participated less in organised leisure time sports. This suggest focusing on improving motor performance in youth may support future sports participation and thus health-related physical activity. But also, that it might be necessary to engage and maintain children and adolescents in leisure time sports while implementing physical activity promotion interventions.

Participation in Sports Activities in People with Epilepsy

Participation in Sports Activities in People with Epilepsy

The role of sports clubs in empowering Palestinian youth to participate in reducing drug abuse

The study aimed to identify the role of sports clubs in empowering Palestinian youth to participate in drug abuse reduction. In order to achieve the study's objective, the researchers used the analytical descriptive curriculum to fit the study topic. The researchers designed the questionnaire as an information-gathering tool consisting of 37 phrases and a sample of 98 chairpersons and members of the General Assembly of Sports Club The most im-portant findings of the study were that sports clubs play a role in cultural empowerment: Sports clubs hold panel discussions with youth participation that demonstrate the seriousness of drug use. The results show that social em-powerment is concerned with sports clubs documenting meetings and meetings with young people to adopt their ideas. Sports empowerment also shows that sports clubs develop motivational awards for youth participants in sports programs and activities. The results of the difficulties impeding sports clubs' role in empowering Palestinian youth revealed poor coordina-tion between sports clubs and youth institutions in enabling young people to participate in reducing drug abuse. The study's findings reached proposals for attention to the development of preventive plans for young people that illustrate the negative effects of drug prevalence and abuse.Researchers are recommended: The need to develop strategies and plans for preventive, curative and development programs that contribute to empowering young people to participate in reducing drug abuse in Palestinian society.

100세 건강시대를 위한 노인체육 진흥방안

The purpose of this study was to develop a comprehensive activation plan for promoting elderly sports in pursuit of elderly sports policy development by the new government and health promotion in the era of longevity as part of stable settlement of the people’s rights to sports. For this purpose, literature review was performed to analyze senior citizens’ health and participation in sport activities and legislations and policies for elderly sports and present a comprehensive plan for promoting elderly sports in the era of healthy longevity. First, it is necessary to develop and provide a customized sports and physical activity program appropriate for senior citizens’ characteristics and health status. Second, it is necessary to include elderly sports in the governmental sports policies, make elderly sports policies, and give financial support systematically and consistently. Third, it is necessary to establish more departments of elderly sports and relevant ones in colleges and develop a practical curriculum aimed at generating professionals in elderly sports. Fourth, it is necessary to spread the rights to enjoy sports for senior citizens and reinforce relevant PR. Fifth, it is necessary to make continuous development by revising relevant legislations systematically and efficiently, pursuing the policies, and giving financial support through establishment of the organization presiding over elderly sports welfare in promoting health, sports, and physical activity for senior citizens.

Long-Term Deficits in Muscle Composition, Performance and Quality of Movement after Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Review

The acute rupture of the Achilles tendon is an increasingly common injury due to an active lifestyle and participation in sports, especially in the middle-aged group. We conducted a focused review of the literature and found that the acute rupture of the Achilles tendon leaves long-term changes in the structure of the triceps surae muscle, regardless of whether it was treated surgically or conservatively. Significant elongation of the Achilles tendon and atrophy of the triceps surae can be observed on the injured leg, even 4 years or more after the injury. The injury also has long-lasting consequences on movement patterns of walking, running and jumping. These compensatory strategies place stress on other musculoskeletal structures, which are then at greater risk for injury.

Comparing the fundamental movement skill proficiency of children with intellectual disabilities and typically developing children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Children around the world, particularly those with intellectual disabilities (ID), are exhibiting poor motor skill proficiency. Compared with typically developing children (TDC), children with intellectual disabilities (CwID) are 65% more likely to exhibit low levels of motor competence. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to compare the motor skill proficiency levels, in terms of fundamental movement skills (FMS) of CwID to TDC. FMS are the building blocks required for lifelong participation in sport and physical activity. The meta-analysis was conducted according to PRISMA statement guidelines. 6 electronic databases were searched and 16, 679 studies were found. A total of 26 studies (total participants n = 3,525) met the inclusion criteria. A multivariate maximum likelihood multivariate random effects model was fitted to the data using the metafor package in R. The study showed that the standardised mean difference (Hedges' g) in FMS between TDC and CwID is large (g = 1.24; CI 95% [.87, 1.62]). Specifically, significant differences between the two groups emerged in all five outcomes: (1) total locomotor score, (2) total object manipulation score, (3) balance, (4) run skill and (5) throw skill. Further investigation into effective intervention strategies is required in order to reduce the magnitude of difference in motor skill proficiency between the two groups. In addition to developing, implementing and evaluating these interventions, researchers need to work hand in hand with national governing bodies (NGB) of sport and policy makers to ensure that teachers and coaches are being provided with opportunities to upskill in the area of FMS.

Physical activity and sport participation in veterans with extremity musculoskeletal disorders

Increasing the physical activity and sport participation rates of people with disabilities has been one of the most important targets of sport policy both at national and international levels. The purpose of the current investigation was to assess participation in sports or physical activities among Iranian veterans with extremity musculoskeletal disorders. Data were obtained from health needs assessment studies conducted among Iranian veterans with musculoskeletal disorders in a 12-year period between 2005 and 2017. The collected Information on sport or physical activity participation was analyzed using χ2 test, independent t-test, partial correlation coefficient and binary logistic regression (p < 0.05). Studies on 2644 veterans with extremity musculoskeletal disorders indicated that 37.6% (n = 994) of them participated in at least one type of sport or physical activity. The highest percentage of sport participation was 65% in bilateral upper limb amputees. Results from logistic regression analysis indicated that the chance of sport participation decreased with ageing while it increased with “Disability Percentage” assigned by the medical commission of the Veterans and Martyrs Affairs Foundation which is responsible for determining the disability rate of the veterans in Iran. It was observed that veterans with a higher “Disability Percentage” had a higher duration and frequency of sport or physical activity participation. The most popular sports among the subjects were track and field (20.1%, n = 192) and swimming (15.6%, n = 149). Generally, more than a third of the subjects participated in sports or physical activities in total and sport or physical activity participation was greater in the high-level lower extremity amputation group.

Nutritional priorities, practices and preferences of athletes and active individuals in the context of new product development in the sports nutrition sector.

Sports nutrition is a rapidly growing sector with increasing demand for evidence-based nutritional products to support competitive and healthy lifestyles. The product development process for novel foods should rely heavily on end-user engagement to facilitate future success, however there is a dearth of published information available. An understanding of the practices and self-reported nutritional priorities of athletes and active individuals is required for the development of new food products, facilitating evidence-based product formulation. Participants were at least 18 years of age, actively participating in competitive sport or structured physical activity on at least two occasions per week. Participants were asked to undertake a comprehensive online survey assessing their nutritional practice, perceived nutritional priorities and preferences for product characteristics. Questions were developed on the basis of critical evaluation of the current scientific literature and the hosting of two scoping focus group sessions with prospective end-users. 405 individuals (29 ± 9 years) completed this questionnaire. 295 participants reported active participation in competitive sport while the remaining 110 participants undertook structured physical activity exclusively. When asked to rank their top three most sought-after product claims in sports nutrition, "enhanced muscular recovery" was the most prioritised receiving 101 first choice preferences (25%) and 295 top 3 preferences. Fifty-eight percent of participants reported taking nutritional supplements. Caffeine containing functional foods (excluding caffeine supplements) were the most commonly used functional food group. A very low incidence of functional food usage was reported otherwise. When asked to rank the importance of various food product attributes, "nutritional profile" was ranked as the most important with rating of 3.37 ± 0.7 out of 4 followed by "taste" and "accessibility". Whole food nutritional products received the most first preference selections and most top 3 selections when presented with a number of popular performance and recovery products on the market. The transition towards a food first approach in sports nutrition is vital for athletes and active individuals to achieve their goals; with the development of evidence-based functional foods, particularly with a focus on muscle recovery, endurance, and strength enhancement at the forefront for new food product design and innovation.

Extracurricular activities, graduate attributes and serious leisure: competitive sport versus social-cultural clubs in campus life

ABSTRACT Research indicates that students’ participation in university-based extracurricular activities contributes to their graduate attributes such as leadership, teamwork, communication and resilience. However, it has yet to be determined which types of extracurricular activities are more impactful. This study inquired if participation in competitive sporting activities compared to social-cultural clubs have a greater impact on graduate attributes. Students attending a large metropolitan university in Sydney, Australia, who participated in extracurricular activities were surveyed (n = 844) with an instrument adapted to measure their degree of club engagement and questions on the skills, knowledge and experience they acquired. The findings indicate that engagement in competitive sport is more effective at contributing to graduate attributes when compared to social-cultural clubs. The study drew on the theories of serious leisure and leisure constraints to interpret this phenomenon. Participation in competitive sport was found to relate to more aspects of serious leisure such as study/work-life balance, stress reduction and skill development such as teamwork, time management and leadership skills. However, there are greater constraints to participating in competitive sport. The study concludes with implications for university administrators and recommendations for facilitating greater student opportunities to participate in all types of extracurricular activities.

Sports activities and psychophysical health of deaf and hard of hearing people

<p>The participation of deaf and hard of hearing people in sports activities contributes to the improvement of the quality of life in all its domains, and compared to people with some other types of disabilities, deaf and hard of hearing people achieve higher scores in sports activities. Practicing sports activities improves physical health, mental state, degree of independence and social relationships. Sports activities have a positive effect on building and strengthening the self-esteem of individuals. Subjective experience and individual perception have a great influence on the quality of an individual’s life, therefore, self-esteem is a very important factor that contributes to this. The aim of this paper is to review the literature from the period 2000–2021 on the impact of sports activities on the psychophysical health of deaf and hard of hearing people. The subject of interest was: to determine the role of sports activities in the quality of life of deaf and hard of hearing people, as well as how they affect their level of self-esteem. The following search engines were used for the literature search: Ebscohost, ScienceDirect, Wiley Inter Science and SpringerLink, KoBSON, Google Scholar. The results of the literature review showed that sports activities contributed to the preservation and development of the overall psychophysical health of deaf and hard of hearing people. Participation in sports activities, whether recreational or professional in nature, has proven to be a significant factor in raising the level of self-esteem, alleviating symptoms of anxiety and stress. Participation in sports activities leads to better social functioning among peers and building an inclusive society.</p>

Drivers of Successful Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Program following ACL Reconstruction: A Narrative Review

The speedy and effective return to performing activity of daily living or return to sports following an ACL reconstruction is one of the key challenges for a physical therapist in a clinical setup. Literature evidences state that drivers of a successful rehabilitation program can depend on a number of variable factors where large differences in clinical and outpatient protocols have been observed with limited consensus been formed. A range of factors including the surgery timing, choice of graft and above all the rehabilitation protocol with numerous PT interventions can influence the outcome significantly. The articular cartilage, joint capsule, menisci, and ligaments are some of the connective tissues of the knee joint involved in knee injury. Among the people of younger age group 20 years to 39 years the ACL injury has the highest prevalence. An untreated ACL tear causes knee instability, making it difficult for the affected person to return to sports. The duration and exercises used in different protocols vary significantly; hence, a review was conducted to identify the most effective techniques used by therapists to treat athletes who have undergone ACL reconstruction. An extensive literature search was conducted using Cochrane, Embase, Pedro, MEDLINE, and Saudi Digital Library to identify relevant articles published in English from January 2010 to June 2022. Most athletes underwent reconstruction surgery to improve their knee function. The current review helped us to know the various treatment strategies used for the clients who are under rehabilitation following ACL reconstruction surgery. The evidences support patient education, bracing, cryotherapy, Gait training, balance re-education, joint mobilization exercises and strength training exercises. All these interventions help the athletes to regain their functional mobility and support active participation in sports.

Approach to dysmenorrhoea in primary care.

Approach to dysmenorrhoea in primary care.

MOTOR SKILL LEVEL OF STUDENTS AT RISK OF EDUCATIONAL EXCLUSION IN MURES COUNTY, ROMANIA

In recent years, preventing school dropout has become a topic of national interest because the number of young people at risk of educational exclusion has considerably increased. That is why we turn our attention to this vulnerable category, in both educational and social terms. The students included in this research represent the main target group in the project “Sustainable social and educational integration through sports activities” (PNP001). The project is designed for students with social and educational integration difficulties and aims to identify directions and solutions to reduce school dropout by involving them in various sports activities. The students are enrolled in two educational units in Mureș County, namely Ogra Middle School (70 students) and Sărățeni Middle School (49 students). In terms of gender, there are 65 boys (average age: 13 years ± 1.26) and 54 girls (average age: 12 years ± 1.15), therefore a total number of 119 students. In order to identify the level of students’ motor skills, we used assessment tests recognised in the field of interest: 4 x 10 m Shuttle run, Standing long jump, t-Test, Stork Test, Flexibility Test and Ruffier Test. By knowing the level of students’ motor performance, we will identify the pattern of their motor skills in relation to gender, age and residence area, and participation in various sports activities is aimed at achieving complementarity between their motor and social development.

Factors associated with academic performance in adolescents from La Rioja (Spain): lifestyle habits, health indicators, and sociodemographic factors

Introduction: academic performance is influenced by numerous factors, some personal and others contextual in nature, which also have a close relationship with the health of students. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze the relationship and influence of lifestyle habits, various physical and psychosocial health indicators, and sociodemographic variables on academic performance. Method: the study was carried out on a sample of 761 students (14.51 ± 1.63 years old) from 25 educational centers in a region of northern Spain. Academic performance was assessed, as well as health-related quality of life, self-esteem, adherence to the Mediterranean diet, hours of nocturnal sleep, level of physical activity, environment for the practice of physical activity, participation in extra-curricular sports activities, maximum oxygen consumption, body mass index, and various sociodemographic factors. Results: being male, having immigrant origins, as well as having a low/medium socioeconomic level, a cardiorespiratory capacity in the risk zone, lower adherence to the Mediterranean diet, and lower health-related quality of life indices were associated with lower academic performance, explaining up to 14 % of its variance according to the regression analysis. Likewise, adolescents with higher self-esteem, lower body mass index, females, those who lived in a favorable environment for physical activity practice, engaged in extra-curricular physical activity, and had a higher number of hours of nocturnal sleep showed higher levels of academic performance. Conclusions: interventions aimed at combating academic failure should take into account the aforementioned associated factors, with special emphasis on the most vulnerable groups such as males, those with lower socioeconomic status, and those who follow unhealthy lifestyle habits.

LESÕES ESPORTIVAS DE ESPORTES NACIONAIS TRADICIONAIS EM ESTUDANTES UNIVERSITÁRIOS

ABSTRACT Introduction: There are 56 ethnic groups in China. Many ethnic groups have their sports, which can cause sports injuries to the human body. Objective: This paper analyzes the impact of national sports on college students' physical health, investigates the most common sports injuries in college students, and specifies scientifically-based prevention and intervention measures. Methods: 312 college students who regularly participate in various national sporting events at 10 colleges and universities volunteered to investigate common injuries sustained by participating in national sporting activities. The main injury factors were analyzed using statistical methods. Results: The investigation shows that college students' errors of judgment regarding accidents, risky behaviors, and poor sports facilities are the main causes of sports injuries. Injuries are mainly concentrated in the lower limbs and pelvic girdle. Conclusion: College students' participation in national sports activities is conducive to improving their physical and mental health. However, attention to preventing injury factors in the sports process is needed to ensure safe and healthy participation in national sports. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

Is sport and exercise participation related to the environmental and policy factors of physical activity in Croatia?

Physical activity is a complex behaviour influenced by individual, social, environmental, and policy factors. Understanding these factors of specific populations is a prerequisite for effective public health interventions. The main aim of this study was to determine the relationship between participation in sports, exercise, and other physical activities and the perception of environmental and policy correlates of physical activity in Croatia. The sample consisted of 1031 randomly selected Croatian citizens and data were collected within the “Special Eurobarometer 472” using questions about: a) participation in sport, exercise, and other physical activities and b) the environmental and policy factors of physical activity including opportunities for engaging in physical activities, the offer of sports clubs, and level of the support from local authorities. The results of the logistic regression analysis showed that people who perceived their local sports clubs and other service providers as offering more opportunities and those who felt that their local government supported physical activity were more likely to be actively involved in sports and exercise (p<.05 for all). Furthermore, the perception of greater opportunities for physical activity in the local environment is associated with increased involvement in recreational physical activities that are not related to sports (p<.05). Future strategies aiming at encouraging citizens to engage in sports and exercise should be based on strengthening cooperation between local authorities and local sports clubs, while the promotion of other physical activities should incorporate providing adequate infrastructure for engaging in physical activities and informing citizens about the provided opportunities.

Odnos između motoričkih kompetencija, sastava tijela, jakosti stiska šake i bavljenja sportom među islandskim adolescentima

Motor competence can affect participation in sports and physical activity among adolescents. The aim of the current study was to investigate the relationship between motor competence, body composition, handgrip strength (HGS) and sports par¬ticipation in 13-16 years old adolescents, as well as to examine gender differences. Data for 177 boys and 153 girls were collected and analysed. Body composition was assessed by measuring height, weight, waist circumference, body fat percentage (FAT%), and calculating body mass index (BMI). Motor competence was determined by using the Movement Assessment Battery test (MABC-2) which consists of eight tasks that measure aiming and catching, balance, and manual dexterity. Handgrip strength was assessed by using hand dynamometer and the question about sports participation was retained from a detailed questionnaire for the current study. The results of the study show that girls have better motor competence in the 13-, 14- and 15-year-old age groups (13 years girls: 10.3, boys: 8.7; 14 years girls: 10.3, boys: 9.2; 15 years girls: 10.1, boys: 8.6, respectively), but there was no significant difference between the genders in the 16-year-old age group (girls: 9.6, boys: 9.0, respectively). HGS had a positive correlation with FAT% (r=0.5, p<0.05) and waist circumference in 13- year-old girls (r=0.5, p<0.05), BMI in boys age of 16 (r=0.3, p<0.05), and FAT% (r=0.4, p<0.05) and MABC-2 in girls 16-years old (r=0.6, p<0.05). Participation in organized sports activities was the most important factor when predicting motor competence in 13- to 16-year-old adolescents (t=3.7, p<0.05). Future studies should consider the development of gender differences from a long-term perspective, and in that sense, longitudinal studies could give better explanations.

A Study on Fundraising Experiences of Donors related to Sports Activities

Participants in sports clubs or community sports activities are voluntarily participating in fundraising events for gatherings or events, which are becoming the most effective elements of volunteer work. The purpose of this study is to explore what motivates individuals to participate in charity fundraisers. To this end, online interviews were conducted with five people participating in donations or volunteer activities for sports-related events in the region. As a result of the study, the motivation of participants in the charity fundraising event is intrinsic motivation-oriented. Participants have experience in fundraising or donation activities of charities and are volunteering with donations or donations. Secondly, participants preferred to participate in fundraising events rather than directly participating in volunteer activities. If the event program is not fun, they do not want to participate, and they have done their part by donating a small amount. Finally, the most popular events for participants were sports community events or cultural performances, which are hobbies. Therefore when planning community sports, it is necessary to implement them in a way that participants continue to get involved.