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Interactions Between Gender, Age and Competitive Level on Elite Student-athletes’ Religious Coping Experiences in the Week Leading Up to Competition
James Boadu Frimpong,
Medina Srem-Sai,
John Elvis Hagan Junior,
Richard Samuel Kwadwo Abieraba,
Richmond Stephen Sorkpor,
Thomas Schack
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 4, December 2021
Pages:
61-68
Received:
8 September 2021
Accepted:
28 September 2021
Published:
21 October 2021
Abstract: In recent times, religiosity and spirituality have been embraced by most athletes as alternative coping mechanism around the world. Although extensive scholarly works on different dimensions of coping exist in sport, only few studies have explored the use of other coping strategies like religious coping. The current study investigated elite student-athletes’ religious coping strategies as a function of gender, age and competitive level in the week leading up to competition. This cross-sectional study conveniently recruited a sample of 300 student-athletes competing at the 2018 West Africa University Games (WAUG) in Nigeria. Sociodemographic data (i.e., gender, age category and competitive level) and religious coping using the Brief RCOPE Scale were assessed. A multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) was used to evaluate the possible effect of gender, age and competitive level on religious coping. Results indicate that no significant interaction effects were realized across all between-subject factors: gender-age-competitive level on religious coping. However, a significant main effect was noted for only participants’ competitive level on religious coping, with international students employing more religious coping strategies (both positive and negative) compared to their national and regional counterparts. Sport psychologists, coaches and managers working closely with these athletes could integrate positive religious coping strategies for athletes of different competitive levels as part of an adaptation framework that may independently influence important outcomes such as emotion and cognitive regulation, including their psychological wellbeing.
Abstract: In recent times, religiosity and spirituality have been embraced by most athletes as alternative coping mechanism around the world. Although extensive scholarly works on different dimensions of coping exist in sport, only few studies have explored the use of other coping strategies like religious coping. The current study investigated elite student...
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Research on the Current Situation and Development Countermeasures of Physical Exercise for Postgraduates in Chinese Colleges and Universities
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 4, December 2021
Pages:
69-75
Received:
1 October 2021
Accepted:
28 October 2021
Published:
5 November 2021
Abstract: This paper aims to explore the countermeasures of improving the quality and effect of physical exercise for graduate students in Chinese colleges and universities. According to the questionnaire survey results of 1080 graduate students from 6 universities, this paper analyzes the interest and willingness of postgraduates in physical exercise, the frequency, duration and intensity of physical exercise, and the status of physical exercise items. The results show that there is a lack of awareness of the importance of physical exercise in postgraduate physical exercise, which affects their willingness to participate in physical exercise. Meanwhile, the effects of physical exercise do not reach the expected goal due to low frequency, short duration, and low intensity of physical exercise for graduate students. In addition, the traditional and single form of physical exercise programs, lack of emphasis on equipment training and confrontational training, and lack of sports venues, facilities, and professional guidance are reasons for the unsatisfactory physical exercise of postgraduate students. putting forward a series of countermeasures such as credit system and tutorial system, applying and promoting sports Apps, increasing network media publicity, standardizing sports community organization, optimizing and updating sports venues, facilities and management mode, so as make efforts to improve graduate students' enthusiasm in physical exercise, promote the cultivation of graduate students' physical exercise behavior and habits, and effectively to ensure the harmonious development of graduate students' physical and mental health.
Abstract: This paper aims to explore the countermeasures of improving the quality and effect of physical exercise for graduate students in Chinese colleges and universities. According to the questionnaire survey results of 1080 graduate students from 6 universities, this paper analyzes the interest and willingness of postgraduates in physical exercise, the f...
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Mental Training in Playing Competitive Sports Tournaments
Ujjawal Bahuguna,
Amrish Tony
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 4, December 2021
Pages:
76-79
Received:
17 September 2021
Accepted:
8 October 2021
Published:
27 November 2021
Abstract: Athlete’s performance is versatile. It depends on the partnership between physical, tactical, technical and psychological factors. The psychological factor is usually that defines a winner and a loser in sports. Mental training is preparation for competition in developing athlete’s sport skills and tactics level. By combining the psychological factor with modern day competitive behaviors, the paper article presents different designed ways to enhance the psychological qualities through methods described in the development of mental training. Mental Training is an integral part of sports psychology that focuses on helping athletes those who breakout through the mental barriers and helps them in achieving peak performance. The article is a model of intervention and structured framework to increase mental health of an athlete, and respond to the needs of athletes who are at the edge of facing, or experiencing difficulties in the performance. The purpose of this article is to study the importance of mental training and its relation with sports performance. The article comprises of mental training and its importance, remedies and development of winning attitude through strong mental toughness. Conclusion and future scope in these areas are also discussed. The method explained in the article can be used for improvement of mental toughness.
Abstract: Athlete’s performance is versatile. It depends on the partnership between physical, tactical, technical and psychological factors. The psychological factor is usually that defines a winner and a loser in sports. Mental training is preparation for competition in developing athlete’s sport skills and tactics level. By combining the psychological fact...
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Relationship Between Physical Fitness Variables and Playing Ability Among Handball Players in Senior High Schools in Central Region, Ghana
Daniel Apaak,
Stephen Anim,
Richmond Stephen Sorkpor
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 4, December 2021
Pages:
80-86
Received:
5 November 2021
Accepted:
26 November 2021
Published:
2 December 2021
Abstract: The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between physical fitness variables and playing ability of male handball players in Senior High Schools in the Central Region of Ghana. The population consisted of 960 male handball players in five zones from 64 Senior High Schools in Central Region. Out of this, 156 of the players were purposively sampled for the study. The ages of participants ranged between 15 and 22 years. Data was collected on physical fitness variables and handball playing ability. Mean and standard deviations were calculated for each of the selected variables and compared with normative data. The inter-relationship among the selected physical fitness variables and handball playing ability were calculated using Pearson product-moment correlation. Stepwise method of multiple regression was used to find out which predictor variables had the highest correlation with the criterion variables. The results revealed that physical fitness variables (speed, arm strength, leg strength, flexibility, agility, cardiovascular endurance) had significant relationships with playing ability of handball players in Schools and Colleges in the Central Region of Ghana at p < 0.05. It is therefore recommended that coaches or trainers use data on physical fitness and handball playing ability as criteria for selecting players at the SHS level into their handball teams and also develop their training programmes by emphasising on related physical fitness variables to improve playing performance in handball at the SHS level.
Abstract: The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between physical fitness variables and playing ability of male handball players in Senior High Schools in the Central Region of Ghana. The population consisted of 960 male handball players in five zones from 64 Senior High Schools in Central Region. Out of this, 156 of the players were pu...
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The Progress and Identification of Cultural Sport of Dawuro and Their Contribution to Social Interaction and Fitness
Mekoya Mengesha,
Kinde Getachew
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 4, December 2021
Pages:
87-92
Received:
6 January 2021
Accepted:
31 January 2021
Published:
7 December 2021
Abstract: The study focuses on identification of Dawro cultural sports, types, purposes and their contribution to social interaction, health and fitness. In addition to this, the study also focuses on factors affecting the development of cultural sports of Dawuro. Data were collected from two woredas (Tercha and Tocha) through one of the non- probability sampling techniques called purposive sampling. The participants of this study were ten (10) sport professionals, eight (8) elders and twelve (12) youngsters. Thematic analysis was used to analyze data collected through observation, questionnaires and document analysis. The major finding of this study was the cultural sports of Dawuro practiced by most Dawuro society and contributed for multiple health and social benefits related with daily life. But currently these cultural sports are dominated by modern sports, not included in all Dawro games, and they are at the edge of disappearing, to improve the development of cultural sports of Dawuro, the informants are recommended as the three stakeholders (elders, sport experts and youths) should be together and discuss on the Dawuro cultural sports and preparing training places to transfer their experiences for youth and competition should be conducted inside each woreda among woredas which participate all youths to let adults based on the cultural sports criteria.
Abstract: The study focuses on identification of Dawro cultural sports, types, purposes and their contribution to social interaction, health and fitness. In addition to this, the study also focuses on factors affecting the development of cultural sports of Dawuro. Data were collected from two woredas (Tercha and Tocha) through one of the non- probability sam...
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The Main Problems, Causes and Solutions in the Field of Fitness and Leisure Industry in China
Shang Huijuan,
Zhou Jieyou,
Guo Xiukuan
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 4, December 2021
Pages:
93-100
Received:
8 November 2021
Accepted:
27 November 2021
Published:
29 December 2021
Abstract: Using the literature, theoretical analysis and other methods, to sort out and analyze the research results related to the fitness and leisure industry of China. The main problems existing in fitness and leisure industry of China are summarized from the perspectives of the country, enterprises and sports consumers. At the national level, it is difficult to implement policies, laws and regulations need to be improved, and high-quality talents are in short supply. At the enterprise level: the mechanism of venture capital is not perfect, enterprise service supply needs to be optimized; At the level of sports consumers, the consumption consciousness is backward and the proportion of sports population is low. According to the research, the reasons for the above problems are: absence of government functions; The influence of the school talent training system; Structural reform of enterprises; Polarization of income distribution; Traditional ideas are deeply rooted. Relevant solutions are proposed from the perspectives of the country, enterprises and consumers. At the national level, the following three aspects should be improved: perfecting laws and regulations system; Improve the Support Policies for Venture Capital; Optimize the structure of high-level sports administrative departments. From the enterprise level, we should: Improve quality supervision and increase effective supply; Stick to the bottom line and operate in good faith; Innovation and integrated development. Finally, consumers should establish a reasonable view of sports consumption and improve legal awareness, and take fitness and leisure as a part of their daily life gradually.
Abstract: Using the literature, theoretical analysis and other methods, to sort out and analyze the research results related to the fitness and leisure industry of China. The main problems existing in fitness and leisure industry of China are summarized from the perspectives of the country, enterprises and sports consumers. At the national level, it is diffi...
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