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CMV Verlag
Annals of Applied Sport Science
2476–4981
2322-4479
2015-07
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The Communication Skills as Selection Criteria of Iranian National Table Tennis Coach: Sport Elites Perspectives
Tahereh Rahmati
taherehrahmati20@gmail.com
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Mehrzad Hamidi
meh_hamidi@yahoo.com
2
Habib Honari
honari_h@yahoo.com
3
Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, International Campus of Tehran University, Karaj, Iran
Department of Sport Management, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran
Department of Sport Management, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran
The purpose of this study was to determine the prioritization and comparison of communication skills as a selection criterion of Iran;#39s national table tennis coach from the sport elites perspectives. As this was a descriptive study, survey methodology was employed. The study population consisted of 100 table tennis sport elites of whom 80 subjects were randomly selected using the Morgan table. Questionnaires designed for the study consisted of 15 items. To determine the reliability of the questionnaire, Cronbach’s alpha was used. McLean and Zakrajsk model was used in examining communication skills as a selection criterion of Iran’s national table tennis coach. Results of this study indicate that there is no difference among the participants in prioritizing communication skills as a criterion (P>0.05).
http://aassjournal.com/article-1-52-en.pdf
Coaching
Communication Skills
Table Tennis
eng
CMV Verlag
Annals of Applied Sport Science
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2015-07
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Social Development of Students Participating in Physical Activity and Computer Games
Saadi Sami
tabough@yahoo.com
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Sadigh Mahmoudi
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Sarhad Aghaei
3
The purpose of this study was to compare the participation in physical activity and computer games on the social development of students. The population of this research was made up entirely of male students from secondary schools in the city of Marivan (mean age of 13.5 years). Among them, 300 were selected purposively (150 athletes, 150 computer games players). In order to collect the information, Weitzman’s social development scale was used. For the statistical analysis of data, n independent t-test with a significance level (P < 0.05) was used. Overall, the findings of this study suggest that the physical activity group has a higher social development than computer games group.
http://aassjournal.com/article-1-182-en.pdf
Social Development
Students
Physical Activity
Computer Games
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CMV Verlag
Annals of Applied Sport Science
2476–4981
2322-4479
2015-07
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Relationship between Bone Mineral Density and Physical Activity Level in the Elderly
Ali Monemi Amiri
7@yahoo.com
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Seyed Reza Hosseini
Hosseinim46@yahoo.com
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Farhad Rahmaninia
Frahmani2001@yahoo.com
3
Hajighorban Nooreddini
nooreddini@gmail.com
4
Ali Bijani
alibijani@yahoo.com
5
This study purposed to investigate the relationship between physical activity level and bone mineral density (BMD) in the elderly of Amirkola in northern Iran. This cross-sectional study was part of a proposal to assess the situation of the elderly in Amirkola (AHAP) (Amirkola Health and Ageing Project) conducted on 1113 elderly individuals (616 males and 497 females) in Amirkola city. Physical activity was measured using a standard questionnaire of physical activity in the elderly (Physical Activity Scale for Elderly). Mineral bone mass was measured using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry in the femur neck and lumbar spines, and vitamin D levels were measured in morning blood samples. T-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation, and linear regression tests were used to analyze data. The mean physical activity of women (118.6±55.5) was higher than that of men (110.3±71.1) (p=0.035). This study found a significant positive relationship between total physical activity and femur bone mineral density (p=0.001 and r=0.101), but this association was not significant in lumbar spines (p=0.597 and r=0.016), though bone mineral density increased in both areas with increased physical activity (p=0.098). A significant inverse relationship between age and physical activity (p=0.001) and between age and bone mineral density (p=0.001) was observed. Analyzing the influencing variables using the linear regression model indicated physical activity, age, and BMI had significant relationships with bone mineral density in the femur, but neither vitamin D nor calcium played a role. Given the positive correlation between bone mineral density and physical activity, it can be concluded that low intensity weight-bearing activities carried out in compliance with safety rules may be suitable for the elderly.
http://aassjournal.com/article-1-205-en.pdf
Osteoporosis
Osteopenia
Femur Neck
Lumbar Spine
per
CMV Verlag
Annals of Applied Sport Science
2476–4981
2322-4479
2015-07
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Effects of Circuit Resistance Training with Crocus Sativus (Saffron) Supplementation on Plasma Viscosity and Fibrinogen
Abbass Ghanbari–Niaki
ghanbara@umz.ac.ir
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Ayoub Saeidi
saeidi_as68@yahoo.com
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Mahdi Aliakbari-Beydokhti
3
Sadegh Ardeshiri
4
Sarkawt Kolahdouzi
5
Mohammad Javad Chaichi
6
Bijan Hedayati-Monfared
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Exercise Biochemistry Division, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Mazandaran University
Exercise Biochemistry Division, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Mazandaran University
Exercise Physiology Division, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Mazandaran University
Exercise Physiology Division, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Mazandaran University
Exercise Physiology Division, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Mazandaran University
Analytical Division, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Mazandaran
Laboratory Sciences Division, Iran University of Medical Sciences
A limited number of studies has been carried out concerning the combined effects of resistance training and saffron supplementation on cardiovascular risk factors. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of circuit resistance training with Crocus sativus (saffron) supplementation on plasma viscosity and fibrinogen. For this purpose, 44 healthy male subjects, based on individual characteristics and after homogenization, were divided into four groups, including water-training (WT n=11), petal sweat–training (PST n=10), bottom part of flower-training (BFT n=11), and upper part of flower-training (UFT n=12). Resistance training consisted of 12 stations (each station for 30 seconds with 40% of one repetition maximum) for 2 weeks (5 sessions per week). Saffron in the amount of 500 mg was used twice daily, i.e. in the morning and immediately after exercise. Blood samples were taken before and 48 hours after the last exercise session and were analyzed for fibrinogen and plasma viscosity. Significant differences were observed between groups in plasma levels of fibrinogen (P=0.01). The post hoc test showed significant differences between the UFT and PST groups and the UFT and BFT groups (respectively, P=0.04 and P=0.014). In the post-test, plasma fibrinogen had significantly decreased in the WT (P=0.005), PWT (P=0.003), and UFT (P=0.001) groups compared with pre-test data (within group difference). Moreover, plasma viscosity was significantly changed among groups (F3, 37=3.52, P=0.024). The post hoc test showed significant differences between the UFT and WT groups (P=0.037). In post-test data, plasma viscosity had significantly decreased in the WT (P=0.015) and UFT (P<0.001) groups compared with pre-test data. The present results show that circuit resistance training with saffron supplements can reduce cardiovascular risk factors (fibrinogen and plasma viscosity).
http://aassjournal.com/article-1-163-en.pdf
Circuit resistance training
Saffron supplementation
Viscosity
Fibrinogen
eng
CMV Verlag
Annals of Applied Sport Science
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Relationship between Motor Skill Competence and Physical Activity in Girls
Fatemah Khodaverdi
khodaverdi_maryam@yahoo.com
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Abbas Bahram
abbas22ir@yahoo.com
2
This study examined the relationship between motor skill competence, and physical activity in 8–9 years-old girls (N=352). Locomotor and object control skill competence was assessed, using the Test of Gross Motor Development-2, and the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children was used to assess physical activity. Regression analysis revealed that locomotor proficiency accounted for 20% (P = 0.001) of variance associated with self-reported moderate to vigorous physical activity. The findings warrant future investigations that examine interventions that focus on locomotor skills to promote physical activity in girls.
http://aassjournal.com/article-1-202-en.pdf
Locomotor Skill
Physical Activity
Female
Object Control Skill
eng
CMV Verlag
Annals of Applied Sport Science
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2322-4479
2015-07
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Comparative Analysis of Lower Limb Alignments in Healthy Subjects and Subjects with Back Pain
Ramin Balouchy
ram_b81@yahoo.com
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The objective of the present study was to comparatively analyze the clinical status of the lower limbs in healthy subjects and subjects with back pain. Forty three (43) male and female subjects with average age of 36.91± 3.97 were selected as the statistical sample of the study. This population was recognized intelligently by utilizing the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ). Furthermore, the NMQ was used to designate 43 male and female subjects with average age of 37.88 ± 4.12 and similar anthropometric characteristics with the statistical population as the research control sample. In the next phase, tibial torsion and femoral torsion angles were measured using a goniometer. Foot typicality was designated using a foot arch index while intercondylar and intermalleolar distances were measured using a clinical caliper. The results depict that the size of the foot arch is steeper in people with back pains compared to those with flat foot arch (p<0.05). It also indicates that there is no significant correlation between the tibia, femur torsion, knee condition of the healthy subjects and subjects with back pain. Therefore, it is deduced that steep foot arch can be a key component in the generation of back pains.
http://aassjournal.com/article-1-244-en.pdf
Back Pain
Foot Arch
Lower Limp Alignments
eng
CMV Verlag
Annals of Applied Sport Science
2476–4981
2322-4479
2015-07
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Privatization Priorities of Iranian Football Clubs from the Perspective of Experts
Javad Shahlaee
javadshahlaee@gmail.com
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Fatemeh Ghorbanalizadeh Ghaziani
ghorbanalizadeh.f@gmail.com
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Department of Sport Management, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran
Department of Sport Management, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran
Today, the role of government is considered so much precise regulations, foresight and initiative of the public sector in the economy can trigger market growth. But usually because the private sector activity is affected by interactions of the market and government, markets;#39 development process is slow and governmental clubs have become a consumer of financial resources by their inefficient function and do not allow the private sector to carry out economic productive activities in a competitive environment. Under these conditions, privatization puts forward a clear and obvious solution. The study purpose is applied and data collection method is a descriptive survey. The study population consists of football managers, university professors of physical education and sports’ experts. In order to determine factors;#39 priority, Mean Rank technique from AHP, TOPSIS, SAW ranking technique was used and software Excel and Expert choice were used to identify the challenges. According to the findings of the present study, the most important challenges are prioritizing, political-legal challenges, economic challenges, socio-cultural challenges and technological challenges. Privatization with no program and step was the most important legal and political challenge, lack of importance of sport in socio-economic development programs;#39 set was the most important socio-cultural challenge, non-realization of television broadcast as a source of income was the most important criterion of economic challenge and lack of facilities granted by the government to the private sector, such as electricity and gas was considered the most important criterion of technological challenge.
http://aassjournal.com/article-1-290-en.pdf
Privatization
Football
Political-Legal Challenges
Economic Challenges
Socio-Cultural Challenges
Technological Challenges
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Annals of Applied Sport Science
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2322-4479
2015-07
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Muscular Reinforcement among Judokas in Developing Countries: Case Study of the Republic of Benin
Polycarpe Gouthon
goupoly@yahoo.fr
1
Jean-Paul Kouassi
kouassijp1@yahoo.fr
2
Kouame N’Guessan
ngkouame@yahoo.fr
3
Issiako Bio-Nigan
bionigan@yahoo.com
4
Brigitte Tonon
affidehome@yahoo.fr
5
Basile Nouatin
basilecoach@yahoo.fr
6
Léonce Linta
lintalonce@yahoo.fr
7
Jean-Marie Falola
mjfalola@hotmail.com
8
Barnabé Akplogan
akpbar@yahoo.fr
9
Laboratory PSA and Motricity, National Institute of Youth, Physical Education and Sport (INJEPS), University of Abomey-Calavi
This cross-sectional survey determined the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice about muscular reinforcement (MR) among judokas in the Republic of Benin as typical of a developing country. It also examined the relations between the levels of knowledge, attitude, and practice among these judokas. It was undertaken using a non-probabilistic and exhaustive sample of 79 judokas in the cities of Cotonou and Porto-Novo having a minimum rank of green belt. The levels of knowledge, attitude, and practice were assessed by a questionnaire that comprised 43 items. Information relating to the socio-demographic characteristics and judo practice of the participants were also acquired. The levels among the surveyed judokas were low for knowledge (62 78.5%), attitude (49 62.0%), and practice (49 62.0%). The level of knowledge was significantly associated with attitude and practice for MR (x2= 3.99 p = 0.04 Cramer’s V = 0.22). The association between the levels of attitude and that of practice was non-significant (χ2 = 0.29 p = 0.59). The judokas of developing countries like those in southern Benin would benefit from specific training and participation in more competitions to improve their practice regarding MR and their sports performance.
http://aassjournal.com/article-1-248-en.pdf
KAP survey
Judo
Muscular reinforcement
Developing country