Annals of Applied Sport Science
Volume:11 Issue: 3, Autumn 2023

Futsal may have problems with the condition due to injuries due to the nature of the game requiring high-intensity performance and may harm injuries and normal athletic performance.

This study aimed to measure the speed, agility, quickness, dynamic balance, active range of motion, and reaction time, which are factors affecting the performance of the self-myofascial release exercise program for 12 weeks before and after applying it to professional Futsal players.

This study was conducted in two groups: a group that applied general training and self-myofascial release exercise (EX) and a control group that applied only general training (CON). The self-myofascial release program in this study was constructed by referring to the National Academy of Sports Medicine policy using a foam roller. The exercise program was applied 3 times a week for 30 minutes for 12 weeks after general training.

The functions of all variables in the exercise group improved, and the functions of all variables in the control group decreased. As a result of the EX test, dynamic stability was most significantly improved (t=-8.165, p=0.001), and the variable that showed a significant difference according to the interaction effect between groups was dynamic stability (F=10.238, p=0.006)., the joint range (F=4.900, p=0.042).

It can be seen that the effects on variables between groups differ sharply depending on whether or not self-myofascial release is performed.

Managing talent involves all the key elements of human resource management. It is evident to overemphasize the role played by sports administrators, coaches, and trainers in an effective long-term development program of athletes in sports organizations in Burundi. The need is high to implement the management program to mitigate the issues that hamper the development of sportsmen.

The objective of the study is to determine the talent management processes as predictors of long-term athlete development in sports organizations in Burundi. The specific objectives were formulated from five variables, namely: strategic planning, talent acquisition, and retention, performance management, career development, as well as compensation, and motivation.

The sample size consists of 200 male and female respondents, comprising 80 sports administrators, coaches, and trainers, and 120 athletes from Sports Federations in Burundi. These respondents were active sports administrators and athletes in national and international competitions. A descriptive study design was used while validated questionnaires designed in line with a five-point Likert scale were used for data collection and analysis.

The results indicated that all five hypotheses were significant (p<0.05). The processes of talent management were perceived to contribute to the long-term athlete development program in Burundi.

The government should provide public sports facilities for youth use. Sports federations are encouraged to prioritize investments in qualified sports personnel, as well as the development of youth training centers and sports academies.

The heel-rise test is a measurement method that can evaluate the muscle endurance and muscle fatigue of the plantar flexor. On the other hand, there is a limit to quantifying the criteria because the evaluation method and criteria differ according to the measurement conditions.

The purpose of this study is to compare the validity and reliability of the smartphone-based measurement application compared to the standardized surface electromyography (sEMG) for measuring muscle fatigue during the heel-rise test.

Fifty-seven adults in their 20s participated in the heel-rise test twice a week apart. The concurrent validity for muscle fatigue during the heel-rise test was measured using surface sEMG and 'Calf raise' application, and analyzed through correlation analysis. The intra-rater reliability and inter-rater reliability of the ‘Calf raise’ application were analyzed using ICC.

The Pearson correlation coefficient between the 'Calf raise' application and sEMG showed a statistically significant correlation of r=0.509 for both loss (%) and slope value (p<0.01). The ‘Calf raise’ application showed high intra-rater reliability for loss (%) and slope value with ICC (2,1) = 0.986 and 0.987 respectively. It also showed high inter-rater reliability for loss (%) and slope value with ICC (2,1) =0.946 and 0.926.

The smartphone-based 'Calf rise' application can be usefully used in clinical practice as an evaluation tool capable of not only quantitative evaluation of counting the number of heel-rise tests but also qualitative evaluation of muscle fatigue.

Sports institutions in developed countries have many resources that can be used to achieve a competitive advantage as well as a country’s specific goal. The success of the establishment or institution depends to a large extent on the skill with which the workers of the administration perform.

The purpose of the study was in a vision for investment in human resources and their role in achieving a competitive advantage in sports institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

We used the descriptive approach and We selected the research sample by the random class method from the number of sports institutions (25) and the number of individuals (228).

The results showed that the response Rate to the axes of the questionnaire on the reality of human resources investment to achieve a competitive advantage in sports institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ranges between 58% and 71%. Current investment in human resources is limited in Saudi sports institutions.

We also observed a lack of effective planning for human resources management, weak mechanisms to train human resources, and a lack of effective methods to develop administrative and organizational policies. Moreover, there is little evaluation and follow-up to measure the feasibility of organizational and economic financing, investment, and marketing to distinguish a sports institution from its peers. The lack of an approved system for the evaluation of this problem is observed for all employees of the institution based on scientific foundations. A lack of transparency and objectivity in evaluation leads to employee dissatisfaction, as well as a lack of participation of employees at the beginning of their opinion on the negative evaluation within the institution.

Many sports place demands on vision and certain visual skills, and this has long been acknowledged. Among all activities, athletic performance places some of the highest demands on the visual system. Sports vision's fundamental component is the growth and improvement of an athlete's visual ability.

To identify a variety of visual skills essential to netball players.

Studies were obtained from the following databases: EBM Reviews, Current Contents, Science Direct, Google Scholar, CISTI Source (1993–June 2021), SportDiscuss (1975–June 2021), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, PubMed (1966–June 2021), and international e-catalogues. A keyword search yielded MeSH headings; “visual skills, “hand-eye coordination”, “peripheral vision”, “eye movements”, “netball vision”, “netball rules”, “reaction time”, “speed of recognition”, “accommodation facility,” “visual memory”, “discriminating efficiency”, “visual endurance”, “motor learning” and “cognitive function” which were combined and exploded.

This study used 65 full-text English-language papers from 90 citations found through electronic searches. 40 Articles remained after removing duplicates and reviewing the full-text versions.

The evidence in this study reveals that, although current research still frequently concentrates on visual skills, there is a need to narrow this attention to the requirements of a certain sport. Additionally, identifying the visual abilities necessary for netball, enables talent identification, effective training, and testing of these abilities.

The primary aim of the study was to determine the incidence and localization of knee pain and injuries in basketball players.

Through partial objectives, this study aimed to determine the differences between the participants based on their player position and chronological age and to determine the basic metric characteristics of the questionnaire.

The sample of participants included 57 male basketball players in the senior age category. The mean chronological age of players was 21.6 years. A newly-constructed questionnaire was applied, which was filled out anonymously. The questionnaire was adapted for basketball and has very good metric characteristics, which allows quality measurement of the incidence of knee pain, and consequently of knee injuries in basketball players.

It was determined that 66.67% of basketball players feel pain on the front side of the knee, 12.28% on the side, and 21.05% do not feel pain in the knee. Players who play at the center position have never experienced a knee injury, whereas players at the power forward position reported the highest percentage of injury, i.e., 71.43%, shooting guards reported 33.33%, small forwards 14.29%, and point guards, 12.50%. There was no statistically significant difference between the participants according to chronological age.

The applied questionnaire represents a good measuring instrument for assessing knee pain in basketball.

Educators have sought to develop new teaching methods and strategies with an emphasis on learners who play major roles. This is achieved by preparing different and active situations by increasing motivation and developing their thinking.

The purpose of the study was to design a program using the six thinking hats strategy and to identify its effects on creative thinking and some of the gymnastic skills, namely handstands (HS), forward rolls (FR), and backward rolls (BR) of primary school students.

The researchers used the experimental method with 50 students who were randomly divided into two groups, namely an experimental group (n = 25, age = 11.24 ± 0.60 years, height = 143.24 ± 2.29 cm, weight = 42.44 ± 2.29 kg, IQ = 18.36 ± 0.64 scores) and a control group (n = 25, age = 11.24 ± 0.66 years, height = 143.80 ± 3.62 cm, weight = 42.36 ± 2.56 kg, IQ = 18.48 ± 0.59 score). The homogeneity between the two groups was calculated, and the results revealed that there were no differences between the two samples. Concerning the research variables, the educational program was applied twice per week for eight weeks.

The proposed education program using the six thinking hats strategy had a more positive effect on the development of creative thinking and some of the gymnastic skills being researched for primary school students than did the traditional program, with statistically significant differences in the creative thinking scale of 17.04%. The gymnastic skills that were studied, namely handstands (HS), frontward rolls (FR), and backward rolls (BR) had a relative difference of 74.47 - 108.48%, P<0.005. The differences in the improvement rates for all the variables were in favor of the experimental group.

Therefore, the proposed educational program using the six thinking hats strategy had a positive effect on the creative thinking and gymnastic skills of the primary school pupils, which resulted in a statistically significant difference in the subsequent tests in favor of the experimental group.

The outbreak of COVID-19 has increased the threat to patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and can easily exacerbate their condition. Several studies have been conducted today using Tai Chi as an alternative therapy. Lipid indicators are one of the main factors in the development of cardiovascular disease, and there is no systematic review of studies related to Tai Chi to improve lipid levels in patients with cardiovascular disease.

This study aimed to measure the effect of Tai Chi on blood lipid levels in patients with cardiovascular disease.

Eight electronic repositories were searched, ranging from building in February 2022. Risk of bias assessment was performed independently by 2 researchers, according to the criteria provided by the Cochrane Intervention System Assessment Manual. Blood lipid indexes were analyzed using Review Manage5.4 software.

A total of 1,312 patients from 28 trials were included. The results of the meta-analysis showed a significant positive effect of lipids in the Tai Chi group compared to the non-exercise group for total cholesterol (MD= -0.46, 95%CI [-0.65, -0.27], p<0.00001), triglycerides (MD= -0.41, 95%CI [-0.54, -0.29], P<0.00001), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (MD= -0.40, 95%CI [-0.53, -0.26], P<0.00001). High-density lipoprotein was not statistically significant (MD= 0.11, 95%CI [0.09, 0.13], P<0.00001). Tai Chi was not statistically significant compared to the other exercise groups.

Tai chi is effective in improving lipid levels in patients with cardiovascular disease, especially in diabetic patients and hypertensive patients. Despite this improvement in HDL was not significant, it is still believed that the Tai Chi intervention has a potential positive impact.

The coronavirus pandemic began to have an impact on sports and athletes following the postponement of some sporting events. This change causes serious damage to the quality and quantity of training, by further setting athletes apart from the reality of daily training and uncertainty about their future.

This research aims to give Generation Z athletes the freedom to use social media in the process of physical and mental exercises. Therefore, this study was designed to determine how Generation Z athletes are keeping up with their training routines by using social media.

This is a qualitative study. This study aims to describe, explain, and describe a phenomenon that is accompanied by evidence from various sources that have been narrated scientific form. The location of this research takes place in Bandung, Indonesia. Ten professional Generation Z athletes in Bandung, Indonesia were interviewed to explore the freedom of using social media while they are doing exercises at home.

The result of the research shows that the use of technology for Generation Z athletes in improvising the process of physical and mental exercise is flexible, where they have the freedom to use social media so that their training spirit remains consistent.

The use of technology for Generation Z athletes in the covid-19 pandemic by utilizing various social media can explore information that is useful for themselves in maintaining physical fitness and mental stability in various forms of exercise variation.

Motor skill teaching interventions with a skill education component effectively improve fundamental motor skills (FMS) in children with Autism (ASD). However, few studies have considered if self-directed physical activity with a guide is sufficient to enhance FMS in this population.

This study explored whether a guided physical activity improves FMS in children with ASD and examined if benefits for ASD children were greater than for typically developing children.

Children with ASD (n = 4) and typically developing (n = 7) children were recruited to participate in a 10-week guided physical activity intervention. The intervention consisted of four 12-minute activity stations structured according to the North Carolina Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communications-Handicapped Children. Children engaged in self-directed play at each station, and guides provided support when requested.

Preliminary findings support that guided physical activity has the potential to enhance running (t = 2.6, p = 0.08) and kicking (t = 2.36, p = 0.07) in children with ASD. However, FMS gains in ASD children did not exceed gains made by typically developing children.

The effect of guided physical activity for children with ASD should be explored in larger studies as this type of intervention may be feasible to deploy in multiple settings. Highlights. Guided physical activity may be a feasible and effective means of supporting FMS development in children with ASD.

This study presents sports performance based on food nutrition. The study aims to increase athletes' power and anaerobic fatigue by eating enough food nutrition to use sports exercise on a cycle ergometer by a scenario study.

The cycle ergometer model and simulation of energy-power is impacted by nutrition and movement as the study linked energy and power (the athlete scenario).

This study conducted a theoretical study using 21 scenario athlete weights and a cycle ergometer device. It focused on athlete strength and anaerobic fatigue using flywheel resistance. The study demonstrated reliability and mathematical modeling of scenario data. This study was based on SPSS 28.0 for data analysis and evaluation (one-way ANOVA, spectral analysis, autocorrelation function, and T-Test), assessing the reliability of scenario data using regression analysis.

The modeling showed that the scenario athletes with 21 different weights had an anaerobic fatigue efficiency greater than 80% and anaerobic power capacities between 10.2 [kW] and 16.7 [kW].

The athletes' anaerobic capacity and fatigue increased with weight, but their efficiency (capacity) remained the same. As a result, ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is produced and used by the body, which enhances performance. This study demonstrates how the athlete's social economic environment and movement patterns impact power-energy.

Existing studies on the mechanisms leading to acute hamstring injury are limited by reliance on author extrapolation and patient recall for injury details.

This study aims to determine potential mechanisms for acute hamstring strain injuries during deadlifts via videographic observations in vivo.

Videos were searched on the website “YouTube.com” using each of the phrases “hamstring rupture”, “hamstring tear”, “hamstring injury”, “hamstring strain”, and “hamstring pull”, combined individually with the terms “deadlift”, “powerlifting”, and “competition”. An orthopaedic surgeon validated 16 video clips based on pre-set criteria.

16 injury events were analyzed. Hip flexion (n=11) and knee semi-flexion (n=16) were the most common positions leading to injury. The most common injury pattern was a combination of hip flexion with knee semi-flexion and eccentric hamstring loading (n=11). Concentric hamstring loading was observed leading to injury in 3 cases.

Acute hamstring injuries during deadlifts occurred by eccentric hamstring loading with a semi-flexed knee and a flexed or semi-flexed hip, or by concentric hamstring loading with a semi-flexed knee and semi-flexed hip.

The rising prevalence of diabetes has elevated its status as a significant health concern. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels, leading to various pathological changes such as neuropathy, nephropathy, retinopathy, gastrointestinal disorders, immune system impairment, vascular damage, and impaired tissue regeneration.

This study aimed to examine the effects of eight weeks of circuit resistance training (CRT) on serum levels of GPR119 and β-Arrestin1 in individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Twenty male persons with type 2 diabetes (T2DM), who visited the diabetes clinic in Towhid Hospital and the Diabetes Association of Sanandaj city, were randomly divided into two groups: a control group (n=10) and an experimental group (n=10). CRT was conducted for eight weeks (three non-consecutive sessions per week). The exercise program consisted of gradually increasing sets, intensity, and volume, starting from 2 sets at 40% of 1RM (15 repetitions) in the initial sessions, and progressing to 4 sets at 80% of 1RM (6 repetitions) in the final sessions. Rest intervals of 20 to 30 seconds between sets and 3 minutes between rounds were implemented. GPR119 and β-Arrestin1 levels were assessed via ELISA method.

 Repeated measures analysis of variance revealed that CRT significantly increased GPR119 and β-Arrestin1 levels in the experimental group (p=0.023 and p=0.032, respectively).

Based on the reduction of insulin resistance (IR) in the persons with persons with T2DM in adaptation with CRT, and the roles of GPR119 and β-Arrestin1 in IR, the therapeutic implications of CRT via these proteins may be expected.