Recreational Sport Activities Research Articles

Student Potential in Developing Beach Recreational Sports Events to Improve Local Tourism

The purpose of this study was to determine the level of student capacity in organizing recreational sports events based on the results of the pre-test and post-test scores. This study used a survey method with a quantitative descriptive research design. Data analysis used a percentage technique based on norm-referenced assessments. The subjects in this study were 30 students of Recreational Business Management. The data collection process used a structured questionnaire. Based on the pre-test and post-test data, the results showed that the Sig. (2-tailed) value was 0.0000.05, so it can be concluded that there is a significant difference between the results of the Pre-Test and Post-Test. This is reinforced by the fact that before carrying out recreational sports activities, the Post-Test results showed a percentage of 41% (Moderate). After carrying out recreational sports activities, the percentage increased to 70% (High).

Clinical Sports physiotherapy practice in India- it’s time to upgrade with technology and evidence based practice

In India, the job of a sports physiotherapist is very demanding because, due to the increased number of injuries in all sports, it is claimed that athletes require complete care to recover and prevent injuries. At present, the general population in India, looking to lead a healthy life, also participates in recreational sports activities. So sports physiotherapy is also recommended for the general population.After finishing their education, physiotherapists play a crucial and essential role in the recovery of sports players. Sports physiotherapists' main duties include handling on-field injuries, preventing injuries, treating injuries in the outpatient setting, helping patients recover from arthroscopic surgery, and travelling with sports teams or individuals for short or infrequently longer contract periods. This article summarize the suggestions and solutions to improve the standards of sports physiotherapy practice in india.

Studying the Effect of Recreational Sports Activity in Reducing Social Anxiety among Secondary School Students A Field Study on Secondary School Students

The study aims to identify the importance of recreational activity in reducing social anxiety for secondary school students, as well as to know the differences in social anxiety between students who practice recreational activity and those who do not practice recreational activity , we used In this study the experimental method as the most appropriate method y, the researcher used also the social anxiety scale as tool.

Return to sporting activities following long fusions to the pelvis in adult spinal deformity

Returning to recreational sporting activities after adult spinal deformity (ASD) correction may significantly impact the patient's perceived quality of life. This study sought to characterize participation in sporting activities before and after ASD surgery, and to identify factors associated with impaired return to sports. Cross-sectional survey and retrospective review of prospectively collected data. Patients who underwent posterior-only thoracolumbar ASD surgery between 2016 and 2021 with ≥1 year follow-up and ≥3 levels of fusion to the pelvis were included. Preoperative and postoperative participation in sports, timing of return to these activities, and reasons for limited sports participation postoperatively were assessed. A survey was used to evaluate outcome measures. Differences in demographic, surgical, and perioperative variables between patients who reported improved, unchanged, or worsened activity tolerance were evaluated. Ninety-five patients were included (mean age: 64.3±10.1 years; BMI: 27.3±6.1 kg/m2; median levels fused: 7). The survey was completed at an average of 43.5±15.9 months after surgery. Sixty-eight (72%) patients participated in sports preoperatively. The most common sports were swimming (n=33, 34.7%), yoga (n=23, 24.2%), weightlifting (n=20, 21.1%), elliptical (n=19, 20.0%), and golf (n=11, 11.6%). Fifty-seven (83.8%) returned to at least one sport postoperatively, most commonly 6-12 months after surgery (45%). Elliptical had the highest rate of equal or improved participation (53%). Patients generally returned below their preoperative level to all other sports. Reasons for reduced sporting activities included physical limitation (51.4%), fear (20.0%), pain (17.1%), and surgeon advice (8.6%). There were no differences in the demographic, surgical, or perioperative characteristics between those who returned to sports at the same or better level compared with those who returned at a lower level. About 84% of patients successfully resumed sporting activities after undergoing fusion to the sacrum/pelvis for ASD. However, this return is typically at a lower level of participation than their preoperative participation, particularly in higher demand sports. Understanding trends in sporting activity may be valuable for counseling patients and setting expectations.

Adherence of Patients to Methods of Self-Reduction of Shoulder Dislocation Taught via Smartphones: A Medium-Term Follow-up Survey.

Self-reduction of a shoulder dislocation may reduce the time from injury to reduction and to the relief of patient discomfort. The purpose of this study was to assess adherence to earlier acquired self-reduction techniques during real-time recurrent shoulder dislocation. A telephone survey was conducted among 58 patients previously taught shoulder self-reduction via an instructional video sent to their smartphones during a visit to the emergency department (ED) for the treatment of anterior shoulder dislocation. Participants were queried on recurrent dislocations, use of self-reduction methods, success rate, the effect that instruction in self-reduction had on their willingness to participate in recreational sports activities, on the decision to avoid surgery, and on the overall level of satisfaction with self-reduction methods. Forty-five patients (77.6%; average age 31.4±11.7 y, 10 females) were available for follow-up at an average 60.8±11.0 mo after the index visit to the ED. Eighteen of 23 patients (78.2%) who experienced a recurrent dislocation during the follow-up period attempted self-reduction, and 12 of them successfully achieved self-reduction. Sixteen patients (35.6%) reported that the knowledge in self-reduction increased their willingness to participate in recreational sports activities, whereas 4 (8.9%) patients reported that knowledge in self-reduction affected their decision not to undergo surgical stabilization. Individuals who sustain recurrent shoulder dislocations should be educated on shoulder self-reduction with the aims of minimizing discomfort, obviating referral to the ED, and motivating participation in recreational activities.

Comprehensive care for athletes: The dentist as an expert in their assessment and management

Applied dentistry in the field of sports is a relatively recent practice that requires the participation of various professionals responsible for improving and managing the oral and systemic health of athletes. It is a field that still has few professionals trained to meet the increasing demands of recreational sports activities, the requirements for high-performance athletes, and the high standards set for professional athletes. Both recreational and professional sports are in continuous development, which can sometimes lead to a greater risk of trauma during practices and sporting events. Incorporating dentistry into sports settings will allow for an improved approach to oral health, oral diseases, and systemic manifestations that affect the overall health of athletes from a comprehensive perspective. This will contribute to addressing a field that currently has very little coverage, positively impacting the quality of life and performance of amateur and high-performance athletes.

Motivasi Peserta Outbound Dalam Mengikuti Kegiatan Olahraga Rekreasi Di TSOT (The Survival Outbound Team) Pasuruan

Motivation plays an important role in directing one's behavior in carrying out activities. The existence of motivation can arouse a person's enthusiasm to increase commitment to practice, with the aim of achieving the best results and fulfilling their own desires. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of motivation of participants in participating in recreational sports activities at TSOT Outbound. This study uses descriptive research with survey methods. In this study, researchers used Ramdom sampling technique randomly with a sample of 20% of the population, so that the number of respondents taken was 30 respondents from a population of 150 participants. The results of this study indicate the average calculation for each type of motivation that intrinsic motivation consists of, the indicator of the benefits of exercising of 74.44% in the high category, the indicator of maintaining health of 82.08% in the very high category, the indicator of satisfaction exercising 77.5% in the high category, the indicator of relieving boredom of 72.5% in the high category, with a total total of 76.78% of intrinsic motivation. While extrinsic indicators consist of, friendship indicators 80.83% in the high category, location indicators 70.58% in the high category, cost indicators 73.33% in the high category, and weather indicators 71.04% in the high category, with a total amount of extrinsic motivation of 74.03%.

Postoperative recreational sports and subjective shoulder function: a comprehensive analysis following intramedullary stabilization of displaced midshaft clavicular fractures.

Introduction Sports-related outcomes and the role of recreational sports activities for shoulder function after intramedullary stabilization (IMS) of displaced midshaft clavicular fractures (DMCFs) in the general population are not well known. In this study, we aimed to determine the sport-related outcomes (return-to-sports [RTS] rate, type of sports, time until RTS, and intensity) and to explore the role of sports after IMS of DMCFs. Materials and Methods This single-center, retrospective, cohort study included patients who underwent IMS of DMCFs between 2009 and 2022 at a Level II trauma center in Germany, experienced no major complications, and had completed at least 1 year of follow-up. Propensity score matching was conducted to obtain a balanced sample of patients who did not engage (cases) and engaged (controls) in postoperative sports activities by adjusting for age and fracture complexity. Groups were compared to assess the impact of regular sports activities on subjective shoulder functioning at follow-up, as evaluated using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand and Oxford Shoulder Score (OSS) questionnaires, after controlling for the patient- (i.e., sex and smoking) and treatment- (i.e., surgery duration and physical therapy) factors. Results Among the 199 patients included, the RTS rate was 97.5%, and 160 patients practiced regular postoperative activity, mostly in the same sport and intensity. In the matched cohort (39 cases and 39 controls), practicing regular sports activities postoperatively was the only independent factor associated with a higher OSS in the multiple regression analysis (unstandardized regression coefficient = 2.40; Bias-corrected and accelerated 95% confidence interval [0.28, 4.69]). Conclusions The sport-related outcomes after IMS of DMCFs in our cohort were comparable to those achieved after plate osteosynthesis, and IMS reported in the literature. Recreational sports activities benefitted subjective shoulder function, thereby encouraging further research and potentially influencing management policies. Level of evidence Grade IV-a retrospective observational cohort study.

Exploring the Benefits of Recreational Sports: Promoting Health, Wellness, and Community Engagement

Purpose of the study: This research aims to determine the perception of visitors who carry out recreational sports activities at the Kota Baru sports hall, Jambi Province
 Methodology: This study employed a quantitative method with a descriptive design. The sample was selected using simple random sampling technique. The instrument utilized in this research was a questionnaire assessing public perception in recreational sports activities at Kota Baru Sports Hall, Jambi. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics.
 Main Findings: The research conducted at Kota Baru Jambi sports hall reveals that public perception of recreational sports activities is predominantly positive, with 53.3% of respondents rating it as quite good. The study highlights the significance of recreational sports in promoting healthy lifestyles and social interaction. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for policy interventions to enhance facilities and diversify recreational offerings. This research contributes to understanding public perceptions and underscores the importance of recreational sports in fostering community well-being. Further investigation is recommended to explore specific factors influencing participation.
 Novelty/Originality of this study: The study at Kota Baru Jambi sports hall unveils public perception of recreational sports, emphasizing its positive impact on health and social interaction. It underscores the importance of policy interventions for facility enhancement and activity diversification. This research contributes to understanding community perceptions and promoting well-being through recreational sports. Further exploration of participation influencers is recommended.

Evaluation of Community Recreational Sports Activities at the Jambi City Governor's Office: Improving Quality and Participation

Purpose of the study: The main objective of this research is to identify the perceptions, preferences and experiences of the community in participating in recreational sports activities around the Jambi City governor's office.
 Methodology: This research uses a descriptive quantitative approach. The sampling technique uses simple random sampling. The data collection instrument uses a structured questionnaire about people's perceptions, preferences and experiences in participating in recreational sports activities in the city center. The data analysis technique uses descriptive statistics.
 Main Findings: The results of this research reveal that people's perceptions, preferences and experiences regarding recreational sports activities in Jambi city center show dominance in the good category, with around 50% of people seeing it as having a positive impact on them. Cycling, jogging/running and gymnastics are the most popular activities, especially on Saturdays and Sundays in the morning and afternoon. Important factors influencing the choice of recreation area include affordable prices, adequate facilities, and variety of activities.
 Novelty/Originality of this study: This research offers an in-depth understanding of people's perceptions, preferences and experiences regarding recreational sports activities in Jambi city center, as well as identifying activities of interest and preferred times of participation. The results have the potential to be an important basis for policy makers to design recreational facilities that suit community needs.

Australian sport and physical activity behaviours pre, during and post-COVID-19

BackgroundGlobally, COVID-19 and associated restrictions impacted negatively on recreational physical activity (RPA). Participation in community sport was significantly impacted with cancelled training and competitions. Whilst team and club-based sport participation declined during COVID-19 restrictions, participation in some physical activities actually increased, particularly individual and online activities and outdoor activities not requiring facilities.AimThe aim of this study is to investigate changes in the patterns of participation in club-based sport, informal sport and other RPA in Australia from pre, during and post-COVID-19 restrictions. Further, these participation patterns are broken down by gender, age and region of residence.MethodsTwo longitudinal waves of an online survey were conducted in mid-2020 and mid-2021. The first wave also captured retrospective pre-COVID19 (2019) data. Two sections of the survey dealt respectively with two ‘settings’ of RPA: organised club sport, and less structured sport and recreational physical activity (designated ‘other RPA’). For each year 2019–2021 each individual was categorized as participating (Yes/No) in each of club sport and other RPA. For each setting, the proportions of each pattern of participation were tabulated, and the results for the demographic cohorts were compared.ResultsA total of 1,138 Australians aged 13 years and above completed both waves of the survey. Overall, there were considerable differences between the patterns of club sport and other RPA. Most individuals who participated in other RPA (69%) were able to and did participate continuously throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. However, and not surprisingly, the club-sport participants were forced to drop out in 2020 during COVID-19 restrictions, and less than half reported returning to play post-COVID-19 restrictions. Less than a quarter of sports club participants were able to continue to play throughout COVID-19 and beyond. Significantly more males returned to playing sport 51% than females 44%.ConclusionParticipation in community club-based sport has been significantly negatively impacted by COVID-19, more so than participation in some other recreational sport and physical activities. Further, fewer females than males returned to playing community sport, and priority and specific attention should be given to understanding why women and girls have not returned to playing community club-based sport.

Presenting a Model of Structural Equations Between Psychological Well-being, Religious Beliefs, and Adherence to Recreational Sports Activities

Background: This study aimed to present a model of structural equations between psychological well-being, religious beliefs, and adherence to recreational sports activities. Methods: The research method is descriptive-correlation, and the statistical population included all women participating in parks and recreation-sports centers in 2021 - 2022. Based on the population volume and using the Krejcie and Morgan table, a sample size of 348 individuals within the age range of 20 - 40 years was selected. Data collection tools were 3 questionnaires: Allport Religious Orientation, Reef Short Form of Psychological Welfare, and Exercise Adherence Questionnaire. The Pearson correlation coefficient and stepwise regression findings showed that psychological well-being and internal religious orientation could predict adherence to sports. Results: The coefficient of explanation of prediction of adherence to sports based on psychological well-being indicators (0.511) is about 6 times higher than the coefficient of explanation of prediction of adherence to sports from internal religious orientation (0.084). These findings indicate that personal growth and positive communication with others can significantly impact women's religious orientation more than internal religious orientation. Conclusions: However, in examining the results, if the culture and religious beliefs in a country or region are opposed to women's sports and even consider women's sports impaired, psychological well-being will no longer affect women's commitment, so cultural and religious factors can be both a threatening factor in non-compliance and an encouraging factor in adhering to women's recreational sports activities.

Academic Buoyancy Measurements of First Year Engineering Students at the University of Saskatchewan

As part of program evaluation and continuous improvement, the University of Saskatchewan deployed a survey across the common Re-Engineered First-Year (REFY) program in September 2022, and collected just over 300 responses. This survey included four questions developed by Martin and Marsh [3] to measure academic buoyancy, which these authors define as the ability to cope with everyday academic setbacks. In this study, the highest buoyancy question score (slightly positive) referred to dealing with setbacks, and the lowest (slightly negative) referred to the ability to deal with stress. Statistical analyses show a correlation between the responses to the two buoyancy questions related to stress, as well as between the responses to the two buoyancy questions related to setbacks. There is a statistically significant difference in all academic buoyancy scores between male and female respondents (male scores are higher). Buoyancy scores for students participating in high-performance competitive sports also tended to be higher than those in recreational sport activities. Members of clubs also tended to have higher scores than students engaged in other extra-curricular activities.

Green Spaces and the Activation of Recreational Sports Activities

Green Spaces and the Activation of Recreational Sports Activities

The Role of Recreational Sport Activities in Improving the Quality of Life for University Students

The Role of Recreational Sport Activities in Improving the Quality of Life for University Students

A Study on Strategies for Improving Participation in Urban Recreational Sports Activities Based on Multidimensional Data Analysis

Abstract Leisure sports, which aim to improve people’s health and quality of life, have vigorously developed with the continuous enrichment of social material wealth and the enhancement of people’s spiritual life needs. This paper uses multidimensional data analysis to measure the spatial vitality of urban residents’ leisure sports activities. We use distance decay and circle of life behavior theory to explain the behavioral basis of residents’ willingness to participate in leisure sports activities. We introduce a geographically weighted regression model, a geographic detector, a kernel density analysis method, and an accessibility index to study the specific characteristics of residents’ leisure sports activities, including spatial and temporal characteristics, leisure activity distribution, agglomeration characteristics, and preference selection. The research reveals distinct features in the spatial vitality of leisure and sports in Nanjing; the central urban area serves as the hotspot for activity intensity, and a discrepancy exists between the availability of sports and leisure resources and the overall spatial vitality. The average score for the spatial coordination of sports activities is 0.4928, with most communities falling below the medium threshold. The average reachable distance of residents’ sports activity space is 1732 m, significantly higher than the standard range of living circles (500~1500 m). Therefore, this paper proposes strategies for improving participation in urban leisure sports activities from five aspects: developing diversified activity contents, stimulating residents’ enthusiasm for leisure sports, media publicity and guidance, creating a good leisure sports consumption environment, and improving residents’ leisure sports space accessibility.

To Investigate the Barriers to Participation of Female on Recreational Sports Activities

To Investigate the Barriers to Participation of Female on Recreational Sports Activities

Prevalence of Ankle Sprain in Recreational Football Players of Peshawar Sports Complex, Peshawar, Pakistan

Prevalence of Ankle Sprain in Recreational Football Players of Peshawar Sports Complex, Peshawar, Pakistan

INNOVATIVE MODELS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, HEALTH IMPROVEMENT, AND SPORTS MASS PROGRAMS IN SECONDARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS: THE EXPERIENCE OF THE USA

The article explores the innovative experience of reforming the physical education sector in the United States of America in line with the ideas of the domestic reform «New Ukrainian School». The article’s goal is to analyze, based on the study of normative acts and scientific literature, the modern programs organizing recreational, health-improving, and mass sports activities, both during and outside school hours, in the United States of America. It aims to determine the prospects for further implementing them into the Ukrainian school physical education practice.The analysis of progressive foreign experience, particularly innovative programs such as «Active Schools», «Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child», and the «Program of Comprehensive School Physical Activity», implemented at the national level in US general secondary education institutions, is aimed at implementing a global strategy to increase schoolchildren’s level of physical activity. This strategy focuses on forming a physically healthy, emotionally stable, and harmoniously developed generation that comprehends the importance of an active lifestyle, healthy nutrition, and aims for self-improvement.We’ve found that the identified innovative models for developing school physical culture in the USA show promise for utilization in Ukraine. Consistently, we define the ideas as follows: strengthening the educational emphasis of the discipline, thereby enhancing its status as a factor for increasing academic achievement and the socialization of students; reinforcing requirements for professional, particularly organizational and methodological, preparation of future physical education teachers; uniting schools and communities, educators, and parents, and engaging specialists (psychologists, doctors, dieticians, fitness trainers, etc.) to establish a culture of health, improve the physical fitness of students; directing both in-school and extracurricular physical activities toward wellness, promoting new forms of activity; enhancing the infrastructure of general secondary education institutions, making them inclusive and barrier-free for engaging in recreational and mass sports physical culture among different segments of the population.

Investigation of the Relationship between Recreational Spor Well-Being and Leisure Satisfaction of University Community Members

Only if there is time for sports is it possible for sports to give life significance. At this point, recreational sports take center stage. Recreational activities are known to improve health, but it is assumed that this health will also make leisure time more enjoyable. Accordingly, the purpose of this relational survey research is to evaluate the link between university community members' pleasure with their leisure time and recreational well-being. The research employed an easy random sampling procedure and a descriptive scanning methodology. In the study, "Recreational Sports Well-Being Scale" and "Leisure Satisfaction Scale" were used to determine the recreational sports well-being and leisure satisfaction levels of the participants. The universe of the research is "Selçuk University Student Societies". A total of 298 people participated in the research. As 14 participants left most of the questions blank and 7 participants marked more than one variable, 21 people were excluded from the study, and 277 people, 127 women and 150 men, were included in the study. The results show that there is a substantial relationship between leisure time satisfaction and the length of time spent engaging in recreational activities and sports. On the other hand, it has been determined that the income variable is one of the most effective factors in terms of well-being and leisure satisfaction. In conclusion; leisure satisfaction and recreational sport well-being are moderately positively related. It can be stated that the gains of female participants and participants with high perceived income from recreational sports activities contribute more positively to their well-being levels.