Department Of Physical Education Research Articles

Problems facing students of the Department of Physical Education in the athletics course

The purpose of this study was to identify and investigate the obstacles experienced by students in the Department of Physical Education participating in the athletics course al Al al-Bayt University and to determine the effect of (gender, and academic year) on the degree of the problems. The study used the descriptive approach since it suits the nature of the study, and the sample of the study consisted of 66 male and female students. The sample was chosen purposefully, and was tested by a questionnaire designed by the researchers, which consisted of 36 items divided into three dimension: problems related to capabilities, problems related to the study plan, and problems related to psychological factors. According to the findings of the study, the problems facing students at the Department of Physical Education in the Athletic course were of a high degree. The study also found statistically significant differences in the problems facing students due to the variables of gender in favor of the females, and to the variable of the academic year in favor of the sophomore.

Nutritional Obesity and its Relationship to Body Mass Index and Resting Heart Rate among Practicing and Non-Practicing Students/University of Zakho; A Comparative Study

This comparative study investigates the relationship between nutritional obesity, body mass index (BMI), and resting heart rate (RHR) among practicing and nonpracticing students at the University of Zakho. The research aimed to identify the correlation between BMI and variables such as weight, height, and resting pulse, as well as to determine if there are significant differences in BMI and RHR between practicing and nonpracticing students. The study employed a descriptive approach with a comparative method of correlational relationships, using a sample of 71 students from the Departments of Physical Education and Sports Sciences and General Psychology. Key findings include a strong positive correlation between BMI and body weight, a positive correlation between BMI and RHR, and a non-significant correlation between BMI and height. The study also revealed significantly higher mean BMI and RHR in the nonpracticing group compared to the practicing group. These results highlight the beneficial effects of regular physical activity on weight management, obesity prevention, and cardiovascular fitness. The insights gained from this study can inform the development of targeted interventions and health promotion strategies to address obesity-related concerns among university students.

The Effect of a Proposed Educational Program Using Mental Training on Learning Some Gymnastics Skills

This study aimed to identify the effect of a proposed educational program using mental training on learning gymnastics skills. The study sample consisted of 24 female students from the Department of Physical Education at Al al-Bayt University who are enrolled in the gymnastics course from the summer semester of the academic year 2021-2022. The study sample was divided into two equal groups: experimental and control each containing 12 students. The control group was traditionally taught gymnastics skills, while the experimental group was taught gymnastics skills using a mental training program. The results showed that the mental training accompanying the educational program is effective in teaching gymnastics skills. The researchers recommended using mental training coupled with skill learning within the educational units because of its positive effect on accelerating the learning process.

Physical Patterns and their Relationship to Sport Injuries in Gymnastics Course among Male Students in the Department of Physical Education at Al al-Bayt University

The current study aimed to reveal the relationship between physical pattern and sports injuries among male students who completed the gymnastics course at Al al-Bayt University. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, a tool consisting of three sections was developed: the first is the basic information section, the second is to determine the physical type, and the third includes (7) items related to sports injuries in the gymnastics game. The validity and reliability of the study tool were verified, and the study sample included (28) students who had completed the gymnastics course. The results showed that the prevailing physical type is thin, and the incidence of injuries in the gymnastics course amounted to (1.54) injuries for each student, and the injury rates were as follows: muscles, humerus, bruises. Also, the injury was of moderate severity, and the injury was one time and the injuries associated with the parallel device and insufficient warm-up were the most frequent, and there were no statistically significant differences at the level of significance (α = 0.05) between the sports injuries of the students of the Department of Physical Education due to the physical style and the academic year. The researchers recommended the necessity of adequate warm-up before training, paying attention to the students’ physical fitness, and taking preventive measures when using the parallel bar and floor movement mat during training.

Improving the Organization of Quasi-Professional Activities of Masters of Adaptive Physical Education as a Guarantee of Increasing Professional Competence

Introduction. The article discusses the problem: what are the effective forms and methods of work of developing professional competence among masters of the department of physical education in the field of training “Physical education for persons with health problems (adaptive physical education)” of the Sevastopol Institute of Economics and Humanities (branch) of the Crimean Federal University named after V. I. Vernadsky. The purpose of the study is to substantiate the importance of organizational and methodological improvement of the quasi-professional sector of the educational process. Methodology. Using scientific methods of pedagogical observation, questioning, studying the products of pedagogical activity and pedagogical documents, the authors substantiate the role of inclusive competence as an integral part of professional competence, as well as the possibility of its optimal improvement at the quasi-professional stage of the educational process using special pedagogical technologies and methods, including conducting sociocultural inclusive events. Results. It was revealed that masters of the Faculty of Physical Culture have, in general, sufficient and strong theoretical knowledge in the field of inclusion. At the same time, masters who carried out educational activities in traditional forms and in standard organizational and methodological conditions demonstrated unstable, weak skills in applied, practical activities related to inclusive competence. Conclusions. The main reserves for increasing the inclusive competence of master of physical education lie in the quasi-professional sector of the educational process, and the task of increasing the level of inclusive competence of master of physical education, and therefore increasing their overall professional level, can be solved by intensifying and optimizing educational and applied activities at the quasi-professional stage formation of inclusive competence.

An Experimental Study of SAQ Training on the Agility and Quality of Young Wushu Students

This paper analyzes and demonstrates whether SAQ training in martial arts training is more conducive to improving the sensitivity and competitive performance of martial arts players, and uses spss27 software for data processing. The general teaching material of the Department of Physical Education of Wushu puts forward that Wushu takes offensive and defensive fights such as kicking, hitting, throwing, holding, striking, and stabbing as action materials, and compiles various unarmed and equipment routines according to the contradictory laws of offensive and defensive advance and retreat, movement and static slowness, hardness and softness, emptiness and reality. He represents a national form of sport designed to strengthen the physique, cultivate will, and train fighting skills (Wu Dong, 2020). Sensitivity, also referred to as ‘body IQ,’ is crucial and closely related to all sports. Therefore, we should expand innovative training means according to the needs of the times and the principle of adapting to social needs. This paper uses the method of literature, experiment, expert interview, spss27 software analysis expounds the influence of SAQ training methods on the physical sensitivity, which has a great guarantee for the competitive performance of the martial arts majors. Facing the physical and mental health of young people, based on the theory of multiple sources, this paper puts forward the perfect path of wushu training it aims to provide theoretical reference and reference for the scientific training of Chinese teenagers in martial arts, so as to let flowers blossom and the trees grow. In the general provisions of the new Sports Law, the new concepts of “priority development”, “integration of sports and education” and “comprehensive development” of youth and school sports are also proposed, and the chapter name of “Youth and School sports” is used to replace the original “school sports”, filling the gap in youth sports legislation and achieving a qualitative leap forward (Tian Siyuan & Song Yaxin, 2023).

Kepuasan konsumen dalam Loyalitas Mahasiswa pengguna Maxim

Abstract Loyalty is the commitment of consumers to expressing feelings honestly toward services. One of the factors that influence consumer loyalty is customer satisfaction in using a service. Loyalty is influenced by satisfaction, where existing customer satisfaction will produce benefits for service in the form of loyalty so that good loyalty is formed. Thus satisfaction has a good effect or influence on loyalty. This study aims to determine whether consumer satisfaction plays a role in loyalty. The method used in this study is a quantitative method with an ex-post facto research design. The sample for this study was 65 respondents who were taken using the total sampling technique with the subject criteria using Maxim at the Department of Physical Education and UHO rek. The Instruments Scale of consumer satisfaction and consumer loyalty is used to collect research data. Data were analyzed by simple regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that consumer satisfaction plays a role in consumer loyalty with Maxim users with an effective contribution of 9.4 percent

The Effect of Educational Units According to the Cognitive Training Strategy in Learning the Football Handling Skill

The importance of the cognitive training strategy for students’ learning in the first stage in football handling was addressed. The research problem was to answer the question: Do the educational units applied by the researchers have a positive role in learning the football handling skill? The aim of the research was to prepare educational units using the cognitive training strategy in Learn the skill of handling football. Where the research areas were: The human field: First stage students in the College of Basic Education, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences / Al-Mustansiriya University, Time field: for the period from 10-12-2022 until 10-2-2023. The research population was represented by the students of the first stage in the College of Basic Education - Al-Mustansiriya University (70) students, and the research sample consisted of two equal groups (10) control and experimental. The researchers conducted pre-tests for the research sample, then applied the main experiment for a period of 10 weeks, after which the researchers conducted the post-tests by applying the same procedures were used in the pre-tests, which indicated that there were significant differences between the two groups, in favor of the experimental group. The conclusions showed that there was a positive impact of the educational units used in the research to learn the skill of handling, and the researchers recommended using the cognitive training strategy to learn other skills.

Yoga in Schools: Self-Care for Administrators and Teachers

Since early 20th century, yoga is applied as a therapeutic intervention to provide various psychophysiological benefits. It has been positioned as an effective tool to combat compassion fatigue of professionals. School based yoga is usually integrated in Physical Education curriculum or department. Yoga’s development in China has become the prevalent fitness choice founded by imported knowledge and traditional interpretation of body technique. School administrators can equally have emotional concerns, similar internal struggles and external conflicts with others but minimal literature on self-care is studied about them. The purpose of this study was to assess the yoga in schools and examine the self-care of administrators and supervisors. This study was anchored on Mindful-Based Supervision Framework by Haberlin (2020) which involves Mindful walking, Deep listening, Mindful notetaking, and Meditation. The latter was the focus of the study that uses yoga to achieve self-care among school administrators in China. The study involved mostly male respondents between 31-36 years old with permanent employment as teachers who served as administrators or supervisors for one year. Using quantitative descriptive correlational design, respondents agreed in all attributes in yoga in school such as objectives, content, and impact and occasionally practiced all attributes of self-care in terms of physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, and balanced self-care practices. To strengthen and intensify the yoga program for teachers and school administrators, self-care strategies were recommended to be integrated as the output of the study.

О физическом воспитании студентов с ограниченными возможностями здоровья

The analysis of the textbooks published in recent years and devoted to the improvement of the physical education of students with disabilities (health limitations) shows that all the authors point out negative trends in the health of students in most universities of the country, while the number of first-year students with disabilities and those disabled since childhood increases annually, many of them having the pathology of two or more systems simultaneously. The main task facing the teachers of the departments of physical education is the development of such students’ ability to assess their physical condition for a given period and training them in choosing available physical activities, i.e. the formation of universal competencies in the field of health preservation and promotion. The actual organization of physical education for students in all the universities of the country that includes 1-2 classes per week in the 1st-2nd-3rd years does not provide students with disabilities with physical rehabilitation they need during the study period. And it is not possible to form their universal competencies connected with performing physical exercises during extracurricular time (with self-training) due to the limited number of hours in the 1st semester that does not allow students to acquire the necessary amount of knowledge on the impact of physical activity on human health. Referring to Order No. 245 of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, which went into effect on September 1, 2022, the authors propose to form groups of students with disabilities starting with the first year and plan physical education classes for them for 45 minutes at least 4 times a week throughout their studies, given that according to the State Standard 400 hours are allotted for physical education. In addition, in order to form universal competencies in the field of health preservation and promotion, the authors propose to introduce a theoretical course (module) during the first 3 years of studies in all universities of the country that will be devoted to the basics of health-improving physical education (72 hours) at the expense of the course “Elective disciplines in physical education”.

Managing the Orientation Towards Competition in Handball of Students of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences

The research aims to identify the management of the orientation towards competition in handball for students of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences and the differences in the management of the orientation towards competition in handball for the students of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences according to the gender variable (males - females). The researcher used the descriptive method because it is suitable for the research procedures. The research community consisted of students from the Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, third stage, morning study at Al-Mustansiriya University / College of Basic Education for the academic year (2023 - 2024). The sample consisted of (90) male and female students distributed into three sections, with (65) males and (30) females. The researcher randomly selected a sample of (50) of them, with (25) males and (25). The research tool was the management of orientation toward competition, designed by (Mohamed Hassan Allawi) to measure the management of orientation toward competition for students of physical education and sports sciences because it represents one of the important dimensions of athletic achievement goal orientations. The researcher used the statistical package (SPSS), version (25), to obtain the results. The researcher concluded from the results that there is a case of managing the orientation towards competition among the students of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, as well as the absence of significant differences in the case of managing the orientation towards competition among the students of the Department of Education and Sports Sciences according to the gender variable (males - females).

Faculty Members' Perspectives on Organisational Identity: Digital Leadership of Universities of Nineveh Governorate

Study purpose. This study aimed to identify and determine the level of DL implementation by heads of physical education and sports science departments and the extent to which DL contributes to organisational identity in universities in Nineveh, Iraq. A descriptive survey method was used and the study involved faculty members in colleges and departments. Materials and Methods. Data were obtained from 92 participating members. A structured questionnaire related to organisational identity was used, consisting of five dimensions (strength of identity, normative identity, utilitarian identity, mental image, and pride). Data were analysed for participants' responses in the form of percentages, arithmetic averages, and statistical data using SPSS version 21. Results. The results showed that the high level of DL application was for innovation and knowledge, at 83% and 73.7%, respectively. There was a positive and statistically significant relationship between DL application and organisational identity, respectively, and 82.5% for pride and 77% for normative identity, the most important dimension of organisational identity. There was a positive and statistically significant relationship between DL and its dimensions (innovation, persuasion, knowledge) and organisational identity of higher education (p<0.05). Conclusions. The study concludes the adoption of DL and organisational identity by department and college leaders as a result of high adoption of innovation and knowledge, in addition to normative identity, pride, and scientific method in dealing with lecturers. It was found that there is a significant relationship between DL and its organisational identity dimensions.

The Effect of Educational Units According to the Cognitive Training Strategy on Cognitive Flexibility and Learning the Skill of Scoring in Football

The first chapter contained the introduction and importance of the research, as the importance of using the cognitive training strategy according to cognitive flexibility was addressed for learning football for first-stage students. The research aims to address whether educational units developed by the researchers positively influence learning outcomes in football scoring. The objectives of the research were to prepare educational units using a cognitive training strategy according to cognitive flexibility in learning the skill of scoring in football. Where the research areas were: The human field: first-year students in the College of Basic Education, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences / Al- Mustansiriya University, the time field: for the period from 10/12/2022 until 2/ 10/2023. As for the research community, it was represented by the students of the first stage in the College of Basic Education/Al- Mustansiriya University (70) students. The sample consisted of two equal groups (10), experimental and control. The Vina system was used using a three-dimensional test to determine cognitive flexibility. The researcher conducted pre-tests for the research sample, then the main experiment was applied for a period of 10 weeks, one educational unit per week, after which the researcher conducted the post-tests and the pre-tests with the same procedures, which indicated that there were significant differences between the two research groups and in favor of the experimental group. The conclusions were that there was a positive impact of the educational units used in the research to learn skills, as the researcher recommended using a cognitive training strategy according to cognitive flexibility in learning other skills.

Applied biomechanics within the Kinesiology discipline in higher education

Background and Study Aim. Biomechanics is a fundamental component of Kinesiology, offering critical insights into the mechanics of human movement. As the demand for comprehensive educational programs in Kinesiology grows, understanding the role and effectiveness of biomechanics within these programs becomes increasingly important. The aim of the study is to investigate and highlight the role and importance of biomechanics in the context of higher education, with an emphasis on the discipline of Kinesiology. Material and Methods. This study involved 71 students from the Department of Physical Education and Sport at Pitești University Center. It included 43 students specializing in Physical Education and Sport (PES) and 28 in Sports and Motor Performance (SMP). The research utilized the university's e-learning platform to monitor teaching and evaluation activities within the Kinesiology discipline. The evaluation of fundamental Kinesiology knowledge was assessed through various indicators. Google Forms-Questionnaire sought to gauge student opinions on the thematic content of Biomechanics as applied to Kinesiology and to evaluate the teaching staff. The nonparametric Kruskal-Wallis Test was employed to analyze differences in means across the groups. Results. The study revealed a diverse interest in sports across the Physical Education and Sport (PES) and Sports and Motor Performance (SMP) programs. Soccer, basketball, and handball were the most popular among students. Comparative analysis of academic performance showed no significant differences between the groups in various assessments (p>0.05). The overall student feedback on the "Fundamentals of Biomechanics of Physical Activities and Sports" course was predominantly positive. Over 50% of the students rated it as very good. Areas for improvement in teaching methods were also identified to enhance the academic experience. Conclusions. This study highlights the effective integration of biomechanics within the Kinesiology discipline at the higher education level. Findings suggest that well-structured educational programs can enhance students' understanding and application of biomechanics. This contributes positively to their academic and professional development in sports sciences. Continuous curriculum assessment and refinement are crucial for maintaining the relevance and effectiveness of such programs.

The state of physical readiness of the students of higher education institutions to the defense of Ukraine

The article reveals the theoretical issues of patriotic upbringing and physical readiness of students of educational institutions to defend the state. It was revealed that modern realities led to intensify the search for an effective content of the educational process in physical education, the introduction of physical culture, health and applied technologies to increase the level of physical fitness and mastery of military-applied physical skills and abilities by students of higher education institutions. The purpose of the article is to study the state of physical preparedness of students of higher education institutions to protect the national sovereignty and integrity of Ukraine. Physical readiness refers to the student's physical condition which allows him to perform physical exercises and overcome obstacles that may be encountered in accordance with the requirements of the military task. Departments of physical education should ensure the proper physical readiness of students for life and military service in higher education institutions. Currently, the level of physical preparedness of students of higher education institutions does not meet the requirements for conscripts in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Studies have confirmed that only 7.0% of first-year students have a high level of physical preparedness, these are as a rule athletes who have a high qualification or those who systematically do physical exercises, visit gyms or physical culture and health centers. 24.0% of students are classified as average, 37.2% as low and 31.8% as poor respectively. It can be assumed that 69.0% of the first-year students who have just entered the university are not ready to defend the Motherland in terms of physical preparedness. The system of physical education in higher education institutions of Ukraine needs a fundamental restructuring and restoration.

Competition as a component of the curriculum and its implementation in special terms of the 2022-2023 academic year

The article reveals the peculiarities of the organization and conduct of competitions in the 2022-2023 academic year among students of Taras Shevchenko Kyiv National University in modern special conditions.
 The educational process of the Department of Physical Education and Sports of the NSC "Institute of Biology and Medicine" is organized according to the Educational Program, taking into account the characteristics of each type of sport, as an effective means of physical education.
 Sports games are a match between two parties that take place within the framework of the rules, the advantage of which is assessed by the quantitative achievements of a stipulated goal, and is an effective means of physical education of students, which are characterized by many means, methods and forms with a combination of a great emotional state of the participants during classes , especially in modern conditions. In the structure of the department of physical education and sports of the NSC "Institute of Biology and Medicine" of the Taras Shevchenko KNU, the methodical commission for sports games occupies a place alongside the methodical commissions for fitness, swimming, and athletics. It should be noted that each methodological commission has separate specializations, for example, sports games are structured from badminton, basketball, table tennis, futsal, football and chess with checkers, and fitness has specializations - strength, recreational and others.
 The curriculum of the physical education department includes the opportunity for students to take part in competitions of various levels, which encourages optional classes in various sports, especially sports games, which attract not only participants, but also fans, who later join physical education classes.
 A separate part of the educational process is the training load for students who participate in national teams of Taras Shevchenko KNU in various sports in competitions of various levels.
 By combining all sections of the curriculum, students have the opportunity to receive a quality education in the discipline of "physical education" in modern conditions. A special place is occupied by internal sports competitions among students, which were organized and conducted under the leadership of the teachers of the Department of Physical Education and Sports of the Institute of Biology and Medicine, which contributed to the implementation of the educational program on sports games and encouraging more students to participate.
 The number of competitions held by other organizations, in which students of Taras Shevchenko KNU took part, was insignificant, relative to the total number of competitions. This stimulated the teachers of the Department of Physical Education and Sports of the Institute of Biology and Medicine to increase the number of internal competitions and contributed to the implementation of the curriculum for the 2022-2023 academic year under special conditions.

LMS 성찰 글쓰기를 활용한 ‘뉴스포츠 실기 및 지도법’ 전공수업에 참여한 직전 교사의 경험과 시사점 탐색

Objectives The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of pre-service teachers who took the ‘new sports practical skills and teaching method’ using LMS reflection writing at universities.
 Methods For 15 weeks from March 2 to June 8, 2023, the reflective essays written by elementary school preparatory teachers who participated in the New Sports Practical Skills and Teaching Methods class using reflective writing for 2 hours a week and the data collected through one in-depth interview were inductively categorically analyzed.
 Results The experience of the primary pre-service teacher who participated in the new sports practical skills and teaching method class is as follows. First, elementary pre-service teachers with low motor skills were able to discover the charm of new sports as they participated in new sports with less pressure. Second, primary pre-service teachers have acquired the intrinsic and extrinsic value of new sports. Third, the pre-service teachers were able to expand their practical knowledge of new sports as well as their understanding of teaching methods in the course of class demonstration exercises, thereby increasing their perspective on lesson design and management. Fourth, it broke away from school physical education, which was limited to modern sports, and laid the foundation for the operation of various physical education classes. Fifth, through reflective writing, primary pre-service teachers were able to improve their expertise as a future teacher by repeatedly having active and subjective reflections on the process of class participation.
 Conclusions Because the new sports practice and teaching method using LMS reflective writing provides meaningful experience to prospective elementary school teachers, it is desirable for it to be operated in the physical education department curriculum of immediate teacher education institutions.

Psychological endurance and its relation to the performance of high jump efficiency In the arena and field activities

The research aimed to identify the psychological endurance among students of the first stage - College of Basic Education - Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences - University of Diyala, as well as to identify the differences in the phenomenon of psychological endurance and its relationship to the performance of the high jump event in arena and field events. The researcher used the descriptive approach in general The research reached (70) male and female students from the first stage - College of Basic Education - Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences - University of Diyala, for the academic year 2023-2024, As for the research sample, it was randomly selected by lottery from the research community, which numbered (63) male and female students, and represents (90%) of the research community. At the conclusion of the study, the researcher concluded that there was a difference between the sexes to a high degree and in favor of males. The reason is that female students suffer from poor performance tolerance, which affects their psychological state. The study came out with a number of recommendations.

Driving Educational Excellence: A Data Envelopment Analysis Study for Decision-Making Enhancement

The education faculty aims to assess departmental effectiveness by analyzing the relationship between service levels, output variables, and input variables. This objective is coupled with the formulation of faculty development strategies tailored to enhance efficiency while accommodating individual professionals’ unique requirements and aspirations. Furthermore, beyond the annual University Evaluation System, faculty members conduct thorough evaluations to identify discrepancies in departmental reports detailing service levels and input components (factors of production) over a three-year period. Through descriptive statistics and hypothesis testing, reliable data guides the decision-making process regarding the optimal level for data envelopment analysis (DEA). The study employs four simulated scenarios to evaluate the overall performance of five departments using DEA. Findings reveal varying efficacy ratings across departments, with the Department of Health and Physical Education achieving a moderate rating and the Educational Technology Department exhibiting the lowest efficacy. Conversely, departments such as Art Education, Music Education, and Business Education showcase exemplary efficacy levels. Insights gleaned from quantitative analysis and questionnaires contribute significantly to faculty development, enhancing knowledge, competencies, values, attitudes, and future endeavors. Recommendations provided advocate for the widespread implementation of efficacious approaches to bolster faculty efficacy. Moreover, the study underscores the potential to enhance the efficiency and quality of service across faculties through the adoption of best practices and initiatives.

A psychological counseling program to reduce future anxiety and develop sports values among students of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science

A psychological counseling program to reduce future anxiety and develop sports values among students of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science