Physical Students Research Articles

Investigation of the relationship between mental health and physical activity among university students.

Physical activity refers to all bodily movement performed by an individual from morning to night. Physical activity benefits not only physical health but also mental health. Physical activity benefits university students in many ways. This study aimed to determine the effects of physical activity on university students' mental health. A cross-sectional study design was conducted with two hundred sixty-five university students. Physical activity level was determined by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, and mental health among university students was determined using the mental health inventory. Data was collected by online mode. For statistical analysis, the Pearson correlation coefficient test was used, while analysis of variance was used to determine the difference between participants as per their physical activity levels classification. Statistically significant was observed at 0.05 level. The results showed that a statistically positive significant relationship existed between physical activity and mental health (r = 0.343, p = <0.001) and its parameters: anxiety (r = 0.542, p = <0.001), depression (r = 0.691, p = <0.001), positive effects (r = 0.476, p = <0.001), behavioral control (r = 0.174, p = 0.004). While comparing the difference between participants as par physical activity level classification, significant differences existed for anxiety (F = 2.96, p = 0.052), depression (F = 4.23, p = 0.041), positive effects (F = 3.22, p = 0.048), behavioral control (F = 3.14, p = 0.058), and mental health (F = 4.65, p = 0.044). The findings suggest that interventions promoting physical activity can serve as effective strategies for mental health promotion in academic settings. Universities should consider integrating structured physical activity programs into their curricula and campus life to leverage these mental health benefits.

The roadblocks to business ownership: Analyzing the challenges Thai physical therapists face despite entrepreneurial education

Background: The field of entrepreneurship poses significant challenges for undergraduate students and physical therapists in Thailand. Entrepreneurial intention, entrepreneurial courses in the physical therapy curriculum, and personality qualities are likely the prominent influencers. The social-environmental factors, access to resources, and perceptions of opportunity are also suggested to play a role of the secondary influencers on entrepreneurship. Regrettably, there is a lack of empirical evidence about the impact of these effects on entrepreneurial concepts within physical therapy. Objective: This study aimed to ascertain the mutual correlation and assess the primary and secondary influencers for entrepreneurship among undergraduate students and physical therapists. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 120 physical therapy students and general physical therapists. An online, structured questionnaire with a five-point Likert scale for primary and secondary influencing factors was designed. All questions’ content validity and reliability were determined before being applied to all respondents, and a significant relationship was identified with Barlette’s test. The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin Measure (KMO) and the measure of sample adequacy (MSA) were used to assess the overall feasibility of factorial analysis. Finally, the IBM SPSS AMOS program analyzed the influence on entrepreneurship with structural equation modeling (SEM). Results: The results from 120 responses (74 females and 46 males), 64 undergraduate students, and 56 general physical therapists were 25.81±6.62 years (21-51 years old). All questions showed good reliability. All influencing factors showed a significant relationship and feasibility through factor analysis (FA). Furthermore, the primary factors showed that personality traits strongly influenced entrepreneurship compared to entrepreneurial intention. However, the curriculum had a meager impact. In addition, secondary influencing factors, such as opportunity perception, access to resources, and social-environment factors, highly influence entrepreneurship. Conclusion: Personality traits and entrepreneurial intention are the most influencing factors, but the course in the curriculum is less influential for entrepreneurship. On the other hand, opportunity perception, access to resources, and social/environmental factors are also the secondary strong influencing factors among physical therapy students and general physical therapists.

Describing the bachelor of physical education students’ participation in sports

Describing the bachelor of physical education students’ participation in sports

Development of scales to measure class participation motivation and class satisfaction, and goal orientation of physical education major university students and analysis of relationships : Verification of mediating effects utilizing Bootstrapping method

Development of scales to measure class participation motivation and class satisfaction, and goal orientation of physical education major university students and analysis of relationships : Verification of mediating effects utilizing Bootstrapping method

Comparison of body composition, cardiovascular function, blood glucose and spO2 between general and physical education male college students

Comparison of body composition, cardiovascular function, blood glucose and spO2 between general and physical education male college students

Improving Graduate Competence in Physical Training and Sports Student Training Programs at Surabaya State University

Community empowerment is an essential effort focused on fostering change in different areas, including athletics, social sciences, arts, and local culture. In the realm of sports, community empowerment aims to improve the quality of human resources, athleticism, and performance at provincial, national, and even global levels. It acts as a tool for molding community identity and is vital for the advancement of sports. A goal of this Community Empowerment Program (PKM) is to provide certified training for physical trainers to students in the Vocational Faculty and the Sports Science and Health Sports Study Programs within the Health Faculty. This initiative seeks to promote sports accomplishments at both student and wider levels, encompassing regional, provincial, national, and international tiers. Developing sports success through a systematic, enduring, and sustainable approach is crucial for creating sports excellence as a regional trait and national identity. Community engagement plays a vital role in influencing national sports policies and programs. The enhancement of sports via the Sports Study Program at FV and FIKK is crucial for achieving both community involvement in sports and sports success. The techniques used consist of training physical trainers and the creation of programs. Physical trainer training emphasizes creating physical conditioning that meets the requirements of particular energy systems, sport traits, and periodization to improve athletes' biomotor abilities. Moreover, attendees are taught how to create physical training plans to enhance athlete performance and achieve established goals. This program aims to prepare FV and FIKK sports students to create training plans that improve athlete performance and lead to success. The aim is to develop proficient coaches and top-performing athletes capable of representing East Java and Indonesia in various competitive arenas.

Analysis of Various Contexts of Difficulties Experienced by Students in Learning Physics

Physics is a subject that is difficult for students to learn and understand, especially at the high school level. This study identifies various factors contributing to students' difficulties teaching physics. This study used a qualitative method, with the object of research being 90 grade 12 students from five schools in the city of Mataram, namely MA Plus Nurul Islam Sekarbela, MAN 1 Mataram, MAN 2 Mataram, SMAN 1 Mataram, and SMAN 3 Mataram. The research data was collected using survey techniques, Google forms, and interview techniques and analyzed descriptively. Based on the research, it was found that almost 62% of students did not like learning physics. The wave and optical material group is the most challenging material for students to learn, with a percentage of 46%. Students ask their peers more frequently, 52%, based on their problem-solving abilities. In contrast, the form of description questions is the least popular question for students in the learning process, with a percentage value of 9%.

Influence of school type on senior secondary school physics students’ learning difficulties and misconceptions about electricity in Ondo West Local Government, Ondo State, Nigeria

This study investigates the influence of school type on senior secondary school physics students' learning difficulties and misconceptions regarding electricity in Ondo West Local Government, Ondo State, Nigeria. Employing a descriptive survey research design, data were collected from 300 students across 20 schools, equally divided between public and private institutions, using the Simple Electric Circuit Diagnostic Test (SECDT). The findings reveal that misconceptions about electricity are widespread, with significant percentages of students struggling with fundamental concepts such as current flow and circuit arrangement. Notably, the analysis indicates that school type significantly affects students' difficulties with electricity concepts, as those in private schools exhibited higher difficulty mean scores compared to their public school counterparts. These insights highlight the need for targeted educational interventions that address misconceptions and leverage culturally relevant teaching methods to improve physics education outcomes. The study underscores the importance of understanding the educational context to enhance teaching practices and bridge gaps in students' comprehension of critical scientific concepts.

Straight From the Source: Doctor of Physical Therapy Students' Perspectives on the Impacts of Program Policies and Procedures on Sense of Belonging.

There is an urgent need to increase access to and inclusion in health professions education programs for individuals with diverse backgrounds and needs. The purpose of this study is to explore student perspectives of the ways in which current Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program policies, procedures, and practices may facilitate or hinder a culture of belonging and the ability to participate across diverse student identities and needs. To date, there are no best practices in promoting and supporting health profession student belonging, and the student voice is absent in the literature. This prompts a need for guidance on where and how academic DPT programs should focus initial efforts as they self-assess their degree of compliance with newly revised accreditation standards. Sixteen DPT student volunteers from 2 institutions across 4 campuses in 4 states. A cross-sectional qualitative study using thematic analysis with semistructured interviews was used to gather student perspectives regarding factors that positively and negatively affect sense of belonging. Three researchers qualitatively analyzed transcriptions using a combination of open and axial coding to identify themes. Final consensus coding yielded 179 coded responses across 95 unique codes categorized in 6 themes: faculty and staff relationships, program policies and procedures, cohort and peer relationships, diverse identities, communication, and program resources. This is the first study known to investigate the use of student voice to better understand, operationalize, and potentially improve belonging within DPT education. Results demonstrate that when given a voice, students are able to articulate both observations of present-state sense of belonging and clear ideas and recommendations for ways in which DPT programs could address sense of belonging. Findings may help frame program policies and procedures from the student lens by offering themes, strategies, and recommendations for promoting a culture of belonging.

Self-Perceived Well-being Among Doctor of Physical Therapy Students in the United States in 2022 Compared to 2021

Self-Perceived Well-being Among Doctor of Physical Therapy Students in the United States in 2022 Compared to 2021

Population genetics: An introduction for physicists

Population genetics lies at the heart of evolutionary theory. This topic forms part of many biological science curricula but is rarely taught to physics students. Since physicists are becoming increasingly interested in biological evolution, we aim to provide a brief introduction to population genetics, written for physicists. We start with two background chapters: chapter 1 provides a brief historical introduction to the topic, while chapter 2 provides some essential biological background. We begin our main content with chapter 3 which discusses the key concepts behind Darwinian natural selection and Mendelian inheritance. Chapter 4 covers the basics of how variation is maintained in populations, while chapter 5 discusses mutation and selection. In chapter 6 we discuss stochastic effects in population genetics using the Wright-Fisher model as our example, and finally we offer concluding thoughts and references to textbooks in chapter 7.

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration on Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes of Tertiary Physical Education Students

Artificial intelligence (AI) has shown a unique ability to tailor and enhance personalized learning experiences. However, its application in physical education is limited. This study aims to investigate the effect of the AI-driven application on the learning outcome and student engagement among physical education students in higher education. A quasi-experimental two-group design was used to determine differences between pre-test and post-test scores. Standardized tests that measured musculoskeletal strength and endurance were utilized. The Utrecht Work Engagement Scale for Students (UWES-9S) assessed student engagement. For eight weeks, the experimental group (EG) had an AI-driven physical activities while the control group (CG) followed the usual PE class. Post-test scores showed the experimental group significantly improved the learning outcome (p&lt;0.001). Engagement scores were also significantly higher in EG (p &lt; 0.01). Consequently, The CG showed a significant decrease in student engagement while the increase in learning outcome is not statistically significant. These findings suggest that AI-driven applications positively affect students’ physical fitness and engagement. Further research is recommended to fully implement AI in classrooms, addressing student and teacher literacy and ethical concerns to maximize its potential in the PE curriculum.

PREVALENCE OF NEUROPHOBIA AND ITS ASSOCIATED RISK FACTOR AMONG PHYSICAL THERAPY STUDENTS IN PESHAWAR: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY”

Background: Neurology is widely regarded as a challenging field due to the intricate structure of the nervous system and the diversity of neurological disorders and symptoms. Neurophobia, defined as the fear or anxiety surrounding neurology, often arises from its perceived complexity and the challenges of diagnosing and managing neurological conditions. This phenomenon is frequently reported among medical and allied health students, potentially impacting their academic confidence and clinical performance. Objective: To assess the prevalence of neurophobia and its associated risk factors among physical therapy students in Peshawar. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a validated neurophobia questionnaire developed by Schon et al., along with demographic information. The study included 324 physical therapy students, both male and female, selected conveniently from rehabilitation institutes in Peshawar. Data collection spanned six months, and responses were documented via face-to-face interviews. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 23, with descriptive and inferential tests applied to determine associations between neurophobia and its risk factors. Results: Out of 324 participants, 91.4% (n=296) reported experiencing neurophobia. Among them, 88.1% (n=261) were undergraduate students, with fourth-year students showing the highest prevalence, followed by fifth, third, and second-year students. Females were more commonly affected than males. A majority identified key factors contributing to neurophobia, including lack of exposure (70.4%, n=228), limited faculty support (54.7%, n=162), and fear of making mistakes (67.3%, n=218). However, no statistically significant associations were found between these factors and neurophobia (p&gt;0.05). A significant association was observed between neurophobia and undergraduate students as well as rehabilitation institutes (p&lt;0.05). Conclusion: The study revealed a high prevalence of neurophobia among physical therapy students in Peshawar, particularly among undergraduates. The findings emphasize the need for targeted educational interventions to address this issue and improve student confidence in neurology.

Influence of Fitness Exercise Recommendations on College Athletes' Mental Health

At present, there are problems in teaching and teachers in colleges and universities, and college physical education and health care students do not get effective exercise, and their physical fitness indexes have decreased and mental health problems have appeared. In this paper, the effect of fitness exercise prescription on the mental health of college physical education students is the research goal, and the purpose and requirements of exercise for the students are analyzed by using questionnaires and experimental research. The effect of different exercise prescriptions on the mental health of physical education and health care students was studied. The results showed that fitness exercise prescriptions had positive effects on the mental health, physical health and hobbies of college physical education and health care students. This study provides theoretical data to support the influence of fitness exercise prescription on the mental health of college physical education and health care students.

A Web of Thoughts, a Storm of Intent, a Tapestry so Resonant

At the end of the semester in WRS 210 Intro to Professional Communication, students are asked to reflect on what they have learned in the course. Typically, students write their reflections in academic prose but are always invited to take diferent approaches to this assignment. Diego Martinez Ortiz, a graduate student in physics, wrote his reflection in verse, a surprising and delightful choice for a scientist. Diego reflects upon his journey as a communicator and the complexity he discovered in the process of professional communication.

A116: The Dilemma and Solution Strategies of Physical Education Teachers' Informatization Teaching

Purpose: This study was dedicated to discussing the challenges and corresponding solutions in the process of informatized teaching and learning in physical education, and to provide a practical direction for the training of teachers for the improvement of students' learning effectiveness in the future education. Method: Semi-structured interviews and classroom observation methods were used to understand the main challenges in physical education informatization teaching from physical education teachers and students. Through selected cases of excellent educational platforms, professional forums and physical education courses in physical education organizations, we analyzed the effectiveness of informatization teaching as well as students' participation and interaction. Results: Physical education informatization teaching faces multiple challenges: firstly, teachers are limited by insufficient resources and personal information literacy, resulting in limited application of information technology; some teachers used technology for the sake of using technology or blindly applied information technology; secondly, students' classroom participation was low, which affected the maximization of the teaching effect. Solution strategies are as follows: First, it is recommended to increase the investment in educational technology resources and encourage teachers to utilize existing technologies innovatively. For example, interactive teaching methods such as gamified learning and virtual reality are introduced to effectively stimulate students' learning interest and participation. Second, regular training and workshops should be provided for teachers to enable them to master the latest educational technology and teaching strategies, improve their ability to solve practical teaching problems and promote the overall improvement of teaching quality. Discussion: This study highlighted the need for multidimensional solution strategies, including optimization of resource allocation, improvement of teachers' professional skills, and innovation of teaching methods. These strategies promoted the effective integration of physical education and technology, and also improved students' motivation to learn, thus maximizing teaching goals. In addition, the study revealed the importance of building a supportive teaching and learning environment to achieve the teaching and learning objectives. This included, but was not limited to, the provision of adequate educational technology resources, the establishment of continuous teacher professional development mechanisms, and the creation of a positive learning climate. Through these comprehensive measures, the development of school physical education informatization teaching will be further promoted to create a richer and more interactive learning environment for students, and ultimately realize the educational goal of students' all-round development.

Physical Therapist Perspectives on the Use of Telehealth with First Nations Peoples in Canada: A Qualitative Study.

This study aims to explore physical therapists' perspectives on providing physical therapy to First Nations peoples in Canada via telehealth, specifically to understand 1) their perspectives on the feasibility of telehealth as a medium for health care delivery and 2) their experiences building trusting therapeutic relationships via telehealth care. This study included 13 physical therapists who provided clinical care via telehealth for First Nations individuals in northern British Columbia in the past 3years, and 7 master of physical therapy students undergoing or who completed their Indigenous Health clinical placement in the past 3years and utilized telehealth. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted. Interview questions explored: telehealth usage and acceptance, experiences with telehealth, and overall recommendations for telehealth. Audio recordings were transcribed, and reflexive thematic analysis was conducted. Three overarching themes were identified: "Telehealth can make a huge difference, but it is widely underutilized;" "Telehealth is a little bit less personal and in-depth;" and "There is a time and place for telehealth." Telehealth shows promise in the delivery of physical therapist services to First Nations communities in Canada, enhancing accessibility, offering flexible scheduling options, and optimizing therapist time efficiency. However, successful implementation in these communities is contingent upon addressing several challenges, including building trusting therapeutic relationships. Technological glitches, the absence of physical interaction, and a history of trauma may hinder the development of the therapeutic relationship in telehealth encounters. To mitigate these challenges, cultural safety training, initial in-person appointments, community familiarity, and in-person support from a caregiver or other health care provider may play pivotal roles. This study not only sheds light on the underutilization of telehealth but also underscores its potential to significantly improve the accessibility and efficiency of physical therapist services to First Nations peoples in Canada. The findings emphasize the nuanced dynamics of therapeutic relationships in telehealth, offering critical insights for the integration of culturally sensitive practices. Addressing the challenges pinpointed can enhance the quality of telehealth care for First Nations individuals, promote more equitable healthcare delivery, and foster positive health outcomes.

Motivational variables and their relationship with health determinants in physical education students

Motivational variables and their relationship with health determinants in physical education students

Balint Groups: A Novel Approach to Address Doctor of Physical Therapy Student Affective Domain Development.

Recent calls for Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) education to cultivate the affective domain or "habits of the heart" have highlighted a gap in curricula, where cognitive and psychomotor learning domains are often the focus. Balint groups, traditionally used in medical education, offer a potential method for addressing this gap. These small peer discussion groups provide a space for students to reflect on the emotional and interpersonal complexities of providing patient care through practicing perspective-taking. The authors share information addressing implementation of Balint in DPT education and benefits experienced by students, including perceived improvements in empathy, emotional awareness, and therapeutic patient relationships. By developing these "habits of the hear," future physical therapists will be better equipped to attend to the humanistic aspects of patient care.

How did graduating physics students become interested in physics?

How did graduating physics students become interested in physics?