Sport Students Research Articles

Gender Differences Regarding Self-Perceived Physical and Mental Health in Spanish University Sports and Physical Therapy Students after Termination of the COVID-19 Lockdown Period.

The COVID-19 pandemic was an unprecedented situation that raised concerns about the physical and mental health of adolescents. Several surveys demonstrated that post-lockdown, women reported more complaints and lower perceived quality of life compared to men. The aim of this study was to analyze gender differences in self-reported physical and mental health immediately after the second lock-down restrictions (July 2020 to December 2020) were suspended and physical exercise classes resumed after a break of several months. This was achieved using a comparative cross-sectional survey of over-18-year-old students from the faculties of Sports Science and Physical Therapy at the University of Cadiz (UCA) in Spain. Quality of life was assessed using two types of questionnaires. The first covered quality of nutrition (PREDIMED), and the second assessed emotional impact (SF12). Physical activity level was estimated using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Of the 166 participants in this study, about two-thirds were men. Men had a better perception of their overall health quality than women. In addition, men had significantly fewer limitations in performing activities of daily living than their female counterparts. In contrast, female university students had better coping strategies, that is, they were better able to handle the problems of daily life and did so with more composure, attention, and concentration. These findings highlight the differences in post-release recovery between men and women and can be used to develop programs to promote better living standards and services to reduce gender disparities, which can ultimately improve quality of life.

The impact of service quality, family support, and coach-athlete intimacy on the achievement performance of student-athletes through motivation as a mediator

This study aimed at measuring service quality, family support, coach-athlete intimacy to student-athlete achievement performance through motivation as a mediator. This was a correlational descriptive study that utilized the SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) approach with the assistance of Smart PLS. The researchers developed an instrument based on previous research data with a scale of 1–4. The subjects of this study were 125 Riau province student-athletes who will compete at POPNAS (National Student Sports Week) in Indonesia. Subjects consisted of 73 male athletes and 52 female athletes aged 15 ± 1.6 years. For data analysis, we used Smart PLS. The structural relationship model testing generated ten hypotheses. Among these, only the relationship between Coach-Athlete Intimacy and Achievement Performance showed a p-value of 0.532 > 0.05, indicating a lack of significant effect. However, the remaining nine hypotheses demonstrated a significant effect. The research model fulfills the fit model criteria, with data based on an SRMR (Standardized Root Mean Square) value of 0.064. The publication of this study anticipates improvements in service quality, family support, and nurturing coach-athlete relationships to enhance athlete motivation and achievement performance. Further research endeavors are essential to expand the sample size and explore additional variables influencing sports achievement.

Student sports data analysis and physical fitness evaluation based on convolutional neural networks

<p>In order to achieve the analysis of student sports data and physical fitness evaluation, the author proposes a method based on convolutional neural networks. A hybrid algorithm combining genetic algorithm and error backpropagation algorithm (BP) is used to train convolutional neural networks. The algorithm first uses genetic algorithm for global training, and then uses BP algorithm for local precise training. This overcomes the drawbacks of traditional BP networks such as long training time and frequent local atmospheric drift, and improves global circulation performance. A neural network model was established to display the relationship between the total physical activity score and multiple test scores of high school students by utilizing electrical networks to demonstrate the connectivity of the neural network. This model aims to evaluate the athletic performance of college students and compare the results with other experimental models. The results indicate that the neural network-based model for evaluating college student physical activity can reflect the differences in physical activity and scores among all students, making it a suitable standard for evaluating high school student physical activity. The fitting accuracy of deterministic neural network models is higher than that of multiple linear regression models, which means that neural network models better reflect the performance of the network. The accuracy of various indicators of student physical fitness and total score makes the model easy to operate, accurate to predict, and effective analysis is scientifically reasonable.</p>

Prediktori korišćenja sajtova i aplikacija o zdravlju među studentima medicine i sporta

Introduction/Aim: The global digital network allows a fast exchange of information. Students of sports and medicine will be the future promoters of healthy behaviors. The study aim was to examine the use of health-related websites and apps among students of sports and medicine in their final undergraduate study year. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Faculty of Sports and Physical Education and the Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia, in the period April-October 2017. A total of 390 students (89 in sports and 301 in medicine) were recruited. Data were collected using an anonymous questionnaire. Results: Students did not differ in terms of frequency of use of health-related websites (79.8% sport vs. 77.7% medicine; ch2 =0.167, p=0.771) and apps (39.3% sport vs. 49.2% medicine; ch2 =2.672, p=0.116). Fitness and diet were the most common topics that all students sought. A stronger influence of online health information on students' health-related decision-making was associated with the use of health-related websites in both groups of students. Additionally, medical students who used the Internet more often were also more likely to read health-related websites. In terms of apps, being female and using the Internet from a younger age was associated with the use of health apps among sports and medical students, respectively. Conclusion: Students of sports and medicine equally used health-related websites and smartphone apps. However, health-related websites were much more used compared to health-related apps. Of all health-related topics, they were most interested in fitness and diet.

Student motivation to study music and sport - a comparison between study subjects and study programs on intrinsic and extrinsic motivational aspects.

In both subjects, music and sport, the engagement with the subject content - learning an instrument or training in a sports club - usually begins in early childhood. This makes these subjects special and similar. It is therefore of interest to examine the motivation for choosing music and sport as subjects for university study. In the present investigation, 151 students at the beginning of their university studies were examined. Among these were 110 music university students in the Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.) and music teacher education program, and 41 sport university students in the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and sport teacher education program. The study contained a custom-made questionnaire on sociodemographic data, questions on study choice alternatives and biographical musical or sporting background, as well as two standardized questionnaires on motivation for enrollment (STUWA) and on aspects that are important for the profession. Music and sport students were at a rather high and similar level of intrinsic motivation to study their subjects. However, materialistic goals motivated the teacher education students more than the bachelor's students with an artistic program. The difference between the study programs was also found in the context of extrinsic-social motivation, where the teacher training students answered with higher scores. With regard to socially-induced motivation, it was shown that music students and sport teacher education students were more socially induced to study the respective subject compared to the general student population. With regard to uncertainty when choosing a course, it was found that Bachelor of Music students were more certain that they wanted to study exactly their particular subject. The ages at which music and sport were started in childhood were similar, but the first-year music students were younger than the sport students were. Compared to sports students, music students decided their area of study earlier, and bachelor's students in music in particular had fewer alternative study options than sports students. The results provide a differentiated picture of student motivation to study and thus allow a deeper insight into the subject cultures of music and sport. They also open up opportunities for follow-up studies in comparison with other study subjects and programs.

Postoje žiakov športových a nešportových tried k inklúzii žiaka so zrakovým postihnutím do vyučovania telesnej a športovej výchovy

The research aimed to investigate and compare the attitudes of students in sports and mainstream classes toward the inclusion of a student with a visual impairment in physical and sports education classes. Attitudes were analysed separately for the areas of social interaction, modifications to the rules of sports games, and from an overall perspective of inclusion. The research population consisted of a total of 232 primary school students in grades 6 to 9 educated in mainstream classes (n=152) and in sports classes (n=80). The research data were collected using the standardized CAIPE-R questionnaire modified for the inclusion of students with visual impairment (α=0.735). The research found significant differences in social interactions (U=4343, p=0.00**), in modifications of sports game rules (U=4647, p=0.00**), and in the overall attitudes toward inclusion of a student with visual impairment in physical and sports education (U=4185, p=0.00**) in favour of more positive attitudes for students in mainstream classes compared to students in sport classes.

Inclusion of Female Muslim Students in Sports and Games in Islamic Schools: Standpoints of Teachers and Muslim Parents in Mampong Municipality, Ghana.

The impact of Muslim parents on their daughters’ sports and games in inclusion varies, spanning from progressive endorsement due to the physical and social advantages to reservations grounded in traditions and religious convictions. This has culminated in limited Muslim female inclusion in sporting events. This study explored the inclusion of female Muslim students in sports and games in Islamic schools using a qualitative research approach with 20 participants, which include 10 teachers and 10 parents. Concerning parents’ and Islamic teachers’ perceptions of Muslim females’ inclusion in sports and games, three core thematic areas were revealed: positive influence on character development, school for Important Skills, and secret Code for Success, which favourably influences the diverse development of Muslim girls. Numerous considerations at individual levels of the Social Ecological Model (SEM) influence parental decisions about Muslim female sports inclusion. Individually, parental choices are induced by weighty factors, including religious convictions (prayer periods), cultural principles, and modesty concerns. The study further unearths how teachers shape the sports climate at the organisational level. The organisation’s endeavours to provide inclusive and supportive settings for Muslim female girls are shown in the adaptation of activities, deliberate education and awareness promotion, partnership promotion and incorporation of scientific notions into sporting events. As sports are seen as important educational instruments for fostering the development of Muslim female students, they must be integrated into the curriculum. Stakeholders in the education sector must collaborate to guarantee Muslim female students receive a fair opportunity to excel in sports and games while respecting their cultural and religious beliefs utilising these synchronised initiatives.

The Development Path of College Physical Education Informationization Based on Modern Teaching Theory

Abstract The rapid development of the Internet has injected new thinking into modern physical education teaching, making the informatization construction of physical education teaching a pivotal way to break the traditional teaching limitations and give full play to the function of physical education. Based on the modern teaching theory, this study analyzes the informationized teaching mode of physical education in colleges and universities and the availability of teaching resources. Adopting principal component analysis method, combining KNN-ADPC clustering algorithm and introducing K nearest neighbor idea, this paper aims to explore the key factors affecting the effect of sports informatization teaching in colleges and universities. The sports informatization teaching in specific colleges and universities is selected as a research case, and the fuzzy qualitative comparative analysis method is used to conduct an in-depth study. The study results show that students’ sports cognition and teachers’ professionalism are essential requisites affecting the effectiveness of sports informatization teaching, with the consistency of the two being close to 0.9. The effectiveness of sports informatization teaching is mainly affected by the third configuration, with a coverage rate as high as 83.4%, in which teachers’ professionalism is proved to be the most critical influencing factor. The conclusion of the study points out that to effectively enhance the development of physical education informatization teaching, the professional training of teachers and the cognitive ability of students in sports should be strengthened, as well as to improve the physical education teaching environment and to create a positive physical education cultural atmosphere.

Cross-cutting technologies in training physical culture and sports for students

Cross-cutting technologies in training physical culture and sports for students

СТУДЕНЧЕСКИЕ КОМАНДЫ НА ИГРАХ БРИКС: КАТАЛИЗАТОР РАЗВИТИЯ СПОРТИВНОЙ ДИПЛОМАТИИ И СТУДЕНЧЕСКОГО СПОРТА В РОССИИ

The article presents an in-depth analysis of the role of student teams in the BRICS Games, examining their impact on the development of sports diplomacy and student sports in Russia. The study covers the dynamics of Russian students’ participation in the Games, their sports achievements, and the significance of the Games in the context of forming the country’s sports reserve. Special attention is given to the influence of the BRICS Games on promoting sports among youth, developing international cooperation in the field of student sports, and fostering a healthy lifestyle. The article includes the results of a sociological survey conducted among students of Russian universities, allowing an assessment of their awareness of the Games and their significance. The study provides valuable insights for sports organizations, educational institutions, government authorities, and everyone interested in the development of student sports and sports diplomacy.

University students' preferences of learning modes post COVID-19-associated lockdowns: In-person, online, and blended.

Online teaching accelerated during COVID-19-associated lockdowns. At that time, it was assumed that university students wanted to revert to in-person sessions at the earliest opportunity. However, when in-person sessions were re-introduced, student attendance was not as high as expected. Therefore, we examined students' preferences of learning modes. Students (n = 968) from different UK universities, degree cohorts, study levels and biological sexes were given four learning-mode options: Face-to-face sessions for lectures and tutorials (in-person), Live online sessions for lectures and tutorials (Online-synchronous), Pre-recorded lectures and live online tutorials (Online-mixed-asynchronous-synchronous), and Pre-recorded lectures and face-to-face tutorials (Blended: in-person and online-asynchronous). Students ranked these options as per their preference via an online anonymous survey. Data were analysed using IBM SPSS Statistics 28. Results showed that the most frequently selected 1st and last choices were In-person and Online-synchronous modes, respectively. For the majority, above choices were the same across study levels and biological sex, but across degree cohorts, the 1st choice was either In-person or Blended. Proportion of students selecting In-person mode as their 1st choice (52.2%) was almost equal to the combined proportions of those selecting other learning modes as 1st choices (47.5%). Amongst degree cohorts, In-person mode was least preferred by Language Education students and most preferred by Bioscience and Sports & Exercise Science students. The latter cohort also preferred Online-synchronous mode more than other degree cohorts. Blended mode was preferred more by Language Education, Computer Science and Psychology students but preferred less by Sports & Exercise Science and Pharmacy students, compared to other degree cohorts. Ordinal regression revealed that Sports & Exercise Science students preferred Online-mixed-asynchronous-synchronous mode less than Language Education students. Undergraduates preferred In-person mode more and Online-mixed- asynchronous-synchronous mode less than postgraduates. Preference differences between biological sexes were insignificant. Thus, we identified students' preferences of learning modes and propose that not biological sex, but discipline and study level can predict/influence preferences.

Significance of cultural sensitivity for positive personality identity formation among sport and tourism university students

Significance of cultural sensitivity for positive personality identity formation among sport and tourism university students

IMPLEMENTING OF BOXING ELEMENTS IN THE PROCESS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN GENERAL SECONDARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN EUROPE AND UKRAINE

Introduction. The lack of physical activity among the youth of Ukraine is increasing every year. In recent years, there has been an increasing trend of lack of interest among students in physical education classes. This is due to the fact that the content of physical education lessons at school is not interesting and of little use, it has hardly changed since the independence of Ukraine, and there are also no sports for students to choose from. One of the ways to modernize the content of the physical education process is the inclusion in the program of the subject "Physical culture" of exercises borrowed from such a sport as boxing [7, 8, 9]. The aim of the study is to analyze and summarize the application of boxing elements in the process of physical education in educational institutions in European countries. Material and methods: analysis and synthesis of data from scientific-methodical literature sources and informative data from the Internet to clarify the key features of using boxing elements in general secondary education institutions in Europe. Results. In many European countries, boxing as a school sport is becoming more and more popular, it is often recognized as a valuable tool not only for the physical development of students, but also for improving discipline and self-confidence [7, 9]. The combination of physical activity and thinking makes boxing an exciting sport that goes far beyond the simple study of punching techniques. In this article, we will consider the prospects of using boxing tools in the process of physical education and emphasize the numerous advantages. Conclusions. Based on the analysis of the experience of implementing boxing into the physical education process in educational institutions in Switzerland, Germany, and Ukraine, it can be concluded that integrating boxing into the physical education curriculum in educational institutions can make a significant contribution to enhancing the physical education process in Ukraine.

Analysis on special speed endurance training for 400-meter running of high school male sports students

Analysis on special speed endurance training for 400-meter running of high school male sports students

Mediated Sports Money: An Analysis of the Relationship Between Sports Media Consumption and College Students’ Perceived Financial Understanding

This study investigated the correlation between sports media consumption and its influence on college students’ perception of finances. Through the lens of cultivation theory, the study sought to gauge how financial information featured in sports media may impact college students’ perceptions about money. A survey was distributed to 225 participants across four states. Results indicate that students who consume a greater amount of sports media are more likely to have a higher perceived understanding of financial concepts, higher confidence when it comes to finances, and even an elevated perception of entry-level salaries when compared with non–sports fans. Overall, sports media consumption can influence how college student sports fans perceive finances.

Research on the Path of Improving the Quality of School Physical Education Teaching Based on Data Mining Technology

Abstract The explosion of digital technology and the Internet has elevated big data as a critical driver of progress in various fields, including sports education in higher education institutions. This article explores the application of structured data mining to refine sports education, beginning with a decision tree algorithm for student sports data analysis. It then employs the Apriori algorithm to explore gender-based sports information correlations with teaching levels and the K-means algorithm to measure the enhancement in sports teaching quality pre and post-technology adoption. Findings reveal a strong association between improved teaching quality and student physical well-being, highlighted by the College of Physical Education’s top teaching quality score of 10.0. Initially, most teaching quality evaluations were in the “poor” to “good” range (81.2%), shifting significantly to “excellent” and “good” (78.4%) after the intervention. This study evidences the importance of data mining in revolutionizing physical education, significantly boosting educational quality.

Moral competence, dilemma discussion, and sports: unraveling the significance of framework, competitive level, and sporting experience

Background and Study Aim. Stimulation of moral development is one of the most important tasks of modern education. Findings of recent studies indicate its importance for sound development of a young person. Research Objective: Examine the impact of moral dilemma discussions, the level of competitiveness, and years of sports training (experience) on athletes' morality. Material and Methods. The research study was conducted by the diagnostic survey method and was based on a quasi-experimental design with experimental and control (CG) groups. A sample of 352 university students in sport and physical education-related faculties participated in the study. They were assessed using Lind’s Moral Judgement Test (MJT) and the Moral Judgement Test in Physical Education (MJT-PE). Results. There were no interaction effects between years of sport practice and levels of general moral competence in an overall group. However, in terms of the sport-specific domain of moral competence, there was a tendency towards statistical significance of an interaction effect (p=0.07) on the levels of moral competence. This was in addition to the main effect (p=0.001) that differentiated the experimental and control groups. The findings indicated that the experimental group scored significantly higher (p=0.0008) on MJT-PE C-index than their control group peers. This disparity can be attributed to the amateur sports students in the experimental group, who exhibited significantly higher levels of moral competence compared to their amateur counterparts in the control group (p=0.0022). Conclusions. This study underscores the positive impact of dilemma discussions on athletes' moral competence within the realm of physical education and sports. The findings strongly suggest that implementing structured dilemma discussions can significantly benefit amateur athletes. This emphasizes the critical importance of incorporating ethical deliberations into athletic training programs, especially for Physical Education and Sports educators.

Determining the Information and Thoughts of Sports Sciences Faculty Students About Doping

The aim of the study is to determine the level of knowledge of undergraduate students in sports disciplines about banned substances and methods that cause doping effect and the damage these substances and methods cause to tissues. This descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out at Yozgat Bozok University Faculty of Sports Sciences in Yozgat between 1 May and 30 May 2022. Sample selection was not made, and it was completed with 480 students who agreed to participate in the research and made up 80% of the universe. The mean age of the students was calculated as 20.86±2.0 years. It was determined that 72.50% of the participants were women, and 47.50% of them had less income than their expenses. 45% of the participants think that they have sufficient knowledge about doping effects. 52.50% stated that they were partially informed by sports managers and trainers about the substances and methods that cause doping effects. As a result, it was determined that the students did not have sufficient information about the prohibited substances and methods that cause doping effect, and they were not adequately informed by the sports managers and referees. It is suggested that the subject of banned substances and methods that create doping effects should be added to their curriculum in order to eliminate the lack of knowledge of the students of the faculty of sports sciences.

PERCEPTION OF ACCOUNTING COURSE OF STUDENTS IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

Bu çalışmanın amacı, Spor Yöneticiliği bölümü öğrencilerinin muhasebe dersine bakış açılarını ortaya çıkarmaktır. Bu amaçla Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesinde ilgili bölümde eğitim gören öğrencileri hedef kitleyi oluşturmuştur. Çalışmada veriler çevrimiçi anket yöntemi kullanılmış ve 2023 yılı Ekim ayında uygulanmıştır. Elde edilen verilerin analizi SPSS 20 programı ile yapılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde; güvenlik, frekans, t testi ve anova analizi tekniklerinden yararlanılmıştır. Analiz sonucunda, muhasebe dersi algısında “sıkıcı” olarak değerlendirenlerin daha düşük oranda(%33,3) ve buna karşılık “ sıkıcı” olarak değerlendirmeyenlerin oranının(%56,7) olduğu dikkat çekmektedir. Yapılan çalışmada “bu ders gelecekteki iş yaşantımda başarılı olmamı sağlayacaktır” ve “eğitici benim bu dersin önemi hakkındaki düşüncelerim için etkili olacaktır” ifadelerinin % 53,4 oranıyla olumlu değerlendirilmesi dikkat çekmektedir. Katılımcıların muhasebe dersine ilişkin algılamalarının demografik değişkenlere göre farklılığını analiz etmek üzere t testi ve anova analizleri sonucunda çok sınırlı bir farlılık tespit edilmiştir.

Volume Oksigen Maksimal (Vo2 Max) Mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Kepelatihan Olahraga Universitas Gunung Leuser Aceh

The aim of this research is to determine the VO2 max level of students in the sports coaching education study program at Gunung Leuser University, Aceh, Academic Year 2023/2024. This research is a descriptive research. Data collection uses a survey method with tests and measurements. The instrument used to measure the VO2 max test uses the Bleep Test. The subjects in this research were students from the sports coaching education study program at Gunung Leuser University, Aceh, Academic Year 2023/2024. 117 students consisted of men and women. The data analysis technique used in this research is quantitative descriptive analysis expressed in percentage form. The conclusions that can be drawn from this research are the VO2 max of male and female students as follows: in the very good category there were 5 students (4.3%), good for 11 students (9.4%), fair for 45 students (38.4%). %), less than 24 students (20.5%) and very less than 32 students (27.4%).
 Keywords: VO2MAX, Students Sports Coaching Education Study Program