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Cuenca-Martínez, Ferran; Suso-Martí, Luis; Sánchez-Martín, Daniel; Soria-Soria, Clara; Serrano-Santos, Juan; Paris-Alemany, Alba; La Touche, Roy; León-Hernández, Jose Vicente – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2020
Purpose: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of motor imagery (MI) and action observation (AO) combined with a motor control exercises program for the lumbopelvic region. Method: Forty-five asymptomatic individuals were randomized into three groups: MI (n = 15), AO (n = 15) or control group (CG) (n = 15). The outcome measures included…
Descriptors: Exercise Physiology, Psychomotor Skills, Imagery, Muscular Strength
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Szumilewicz, Anna; Hopkins, Will G.; Dornowski, Marcin; Piernicka, Magdalena – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2019
A quick, well-timed pelvic-floor muscle contraction during physical effort is recommended for active women to prevent urine leakage. Purpose: We address two research questions: how well do future female exercise professionals contract the pelvic-floor muscles, and whether the biofeedback session is necessary to train them to contract pelvic-floor…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Physical Education Teachers, Females, Human Body
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Uzun, Ahmet; Aydos, Latif; Kaya, Metin; Pekel, H. Ahmet; Kanatli, Ulunay – Journal of Education and Training Studies, 2018
The aim of this research is to investigate the effect of playing soccer for a long time in for professional soccer players regarding sole pressure. Despite the increasing prevalence of new methods developed in the footpad pressure measurement in recent years, our knowledge about pressure distribution of the footplate is still insufficient,…
Descriptors: Team Sports, Exercise Physiology, College Athletics, Athletes
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Leal, Acácia Gonçalves Ferreira; Vancini, Rodrigo Luiz; Gentil, Paulo; Benedito-Silva, Ana Amélia; da Silva, Antonio Carlos; Campos, Mário Hebling; Andrade, Marilia Santos; de Lira, Claudio Andre Barbosa – Health Education, 2018
Purpose: The purpose of this paper was to assess the knowledge on sport and exercise science held by a sample of Brazilian physiotherapists, nutritionists and physical educators. Design/methodology/approach: A cross-sectional research design was used. The answers given by 1,147 professionals (300 physiotherapists, 705 physical educators and 142…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Physiology, Allied Health Personnel, Therapy
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Rodgers, Jill; Slota, Peggy; Zamboni, Beth – Journal of School Nursing, 2018
Exertional heat illness (EHI) is a leading cause of preventable death among student athletes. While causes and preventative measures for EHI are known, school districts may not be implementing evidence-based practices. This descriptive, exploratory study explored school policies, resources, and practices of coaches in a mid-Atlantic state in the…
Descriptors: Secondary School Students, Athletes, Evidence Based Practice, School Policy
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Bagci, Emre – Journal of Education and Training Studies, 2017
This study was conducted to investigate the effects of a 24-week multifaceted sport training program on some physical and performance characteristics of 5-9 year old children. There are many researches about the necessities for children to start physical activity at an early age. According to the characteristics of different physical activities to…
Descriptors: Physical Characteristics, Athletics, Physical Activities, Physical Education