- Sports Performance and Training
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Physical Education and Training Studies
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Sports and Physical Education Research
- Physical Activity and Health
- Physical Education and Pedagogy
- Sport Psychology and Performance
- Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Sports Dynamics and Biomechanics
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Genetics and Physical Performance
- Innovative Teaching Methods
- Learning Styles and Cognitive Differences
- Evaluation of Teaching Practices
- Occupational Health and Performance
- Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments
- Sports Science and Education
- University-Industry-Government Innovation Models
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University
2014-2024
Many studies paid attention to the worldwide decline in physical activity (PA) and increase sedentary obesity. The inactivity at different ages it is a major problem for most countries. aim of study investigate level university students. In according with results will see how active they are what kind measure may propose data obtained. Self administrated International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) were used Questionnaires interpreted as: 1) vigorous activity; 2) moderate 3) walking,...
This study aimed to investigate the student-athletes' capability face academic, sport, and social challenges during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown disclose novel aspects of dual careers. A 32-item online survey encompassing demographic characteristics, sport university engagement, support dual-career benefits, physical activity, sitting time, time deemed necessary recover previous level performance was developed. Four hundred sixty-seven student-athletes (males: 57%, females:...
Previous studies have found that student-athletes (S-As) difficulties in achieving dual career (DC) success. However, no analysed the opinion of S-As on functioning DC with a qualitative methodology. The aim present work was to collect opinions elite university relation policy adopted by their academic institutions different European countries. In total, 77 athletes (F = 35, M 42; age range: 20–25 years) participated 15 national face-to-face focus groups five countries, discuss aspects...
The aim of the study is to investigate physical activity index on female university students. Depending results, measures for educational programmes meant promote an active lifestyle will be taken. By a self-administered questionnaire, was investigated in students (n472). After applying formula index, we have obtained 34.745% sedentary subjects, 33.474% subjects with poor condition, 13.347% and healthy ones, 11.440% 6.991% high very good condition. Our research demonstrated existence...
The aim of our present study was to investigate the anthropometrical status athletes and non-athletes. anthropometric data included 3 types measurements: basic, girths breadths. research carried out on 20 handball players, 16 volleyball players 21 healthy non-athlete subjects. obtained after applying One-Way ANOVA indicates existence differences between groups (p<0.05), depending weight, BMI, (arm span, chest, waist, hip), breadths (biacromial, biliocristal, transverse chest), while no were...
Introduction This paper examines the convergence of opinions European higher education institution (HEI) experts on possible implementation dual career policies and provision areas at university level. Methods An online 32-item questionnaire encompassing 26 aspects collected opinion HEI as last phase a Delphi method preceded by i) focus groups with student-athletes who aimed to identify needs for careers ii) workshop 21 generate statements be included in survey. Seventy-one from 12 EU member...
The aim of the study is to assess level specific lower limb power and reactive force in young volleyball players. 15 female subjects were involved three pre-tests: 15s jumps, 30s jumps stiffness test performed according Bosco Protocol by using Optojump Next System. After a 10-week plyometric training programme, post-test was applied. Compared pre-test, flight times, contact time, height revealed significantly higher scores for test. No significant differences observed on any variables We...
Abstract The aim of this study was to analyze the characteristics body proportions and fitness male female university students. A total 67 subjects participated at study. Based on ten anthropometric measurements, six proportional ratios were calculated as three tests too. Findings indicate significant differences between groups for four two physical tests. Additionally, Pearson correlation shows some relationships characteristics. results that influence by gender.
Abstract Coordination abilities facilitate the fast learning of new movements and efficient adaptation to a variety situations. Our paper aims determine level coordination analyze them. research comprised 34 subjects, aged between 11 14, who were tested using 505 Agility Test, Ruler jumps rope, Stork Test. Significance differences detected groups for agility, reaction time coordination, no significant both balance tests. We noticed that was significantly higher in case athletes three tests...
Obesity more common among young peoples, is regularly calculated by using body mass index (BMI). Body shape, fat disposition, can be considered one of the risk factors in emergence various health problems young. Hypothesis from which we started study was that there a relationship between shape and index. To achieve research made some anthropometrical measurement such as: height, weight, lengths, girth. We used OMRON BF 306 device to calculate BMI Fat Percentage for each student. applied...
Food supplements contain a variety of combinations vitamins, minerals, plant extracts, and other substances. Any physical effort requires energy from balanced healthy nutrition. This research aimed to identify the categories dietary used by active very participants who attend sports leisure centers Targu Mures city. The survey was developed in paper online forms using Internet supported multimedia self-administration. sample consists 517 subjects chosen randomly population divided into...
The aim of this study was to identify the existence some relationships between certain psychomotor behaviors, which we consider specific swimming, and learning execute technique swimming styles (front crawl backstroke). carried out for 10 months included 76 children (40 boys 36 girls) aged 6 9 years who practice recreational in a city Romania. Several tools were used: Tapping test manual dexterity, Goodenough body schema, Flamingo static balance, horizontal buoyancy balance on water. results...
Many studies indicate that a physical fitness characteristic is an important marker for healthy body and mind. The major purpose of this study to explore the levels students between 11 13 years age. participants are 251 volunteer including 95 boys 156 girls ages who participated at education lessons two times week. were assessed six anthropometric characteristics five tests. Mean, standard deviation, multiple comparisons used statistical analyses find out differences sexes with ANOVA,...
Based on previous researches, it was identified how physical activity brings effects the posture and development of a young body. The athletes is large interest subject for education sports research field, mostly researchers who discovered that training affects body posture, even if there no consensus direction this effect. main scope case study to evaluate anthropometrics variables upper using APECS Pro version 6.2.0 developed by New Body Technology in track field athletes. analysed group...
The aim of the study was to identify existence positive relationships between certain psychomotor behaviors, which we consider specific swimming, and learning execution technique some styles (front crawl backstroke). carried out during 10 months, including 76 children (40 boys 36 girls) aged 6-9 years who practice recreational swimming in a Romanian city. Several tests were used: Tapping test for manual dexterity laterality, Goudenough body schema, Flamingo static balance, horizontal...
Abstract Many studies indicate that an adequate physical fitness is important marker for a healthy body and mind. The aim of the study was investigate level students aged 11-13. Depending on results, we will determine type measures to propose in order improve obtained data. 251 volunteer participated this research, including 95 boys 156 girls 11 13, who education class two times week. Subjects underwent six anthropometric characteristics five tests. For statistical analysis mean, standard...
One of the European Union’s (EU) priorities in sports is holistic development athletes through combining high-performance with higher education. Within ERASMUS+Sport Collaborative Partnership “More than Gold” (MTG, 603346-EPP-1-2018-1-LV-SPO-SCP), aim empirical research was to clarify and analyse opinions five Member States on opportunities for Dual Career (DC) implementation as well support provision within their DC implementation. Survey method chosen applying questionnaire, interview...
The current paper summarizes the health status correlated with physical fitness of students from University Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and technology “George Emil Palade” Targu Mures. A total 301 university aged between 18-24 years old voluntarily participated in research. Health level were investigated based on (1) anthropometric measurements (height, waist girth hip girth); (2) bioelectrical impedance (body mass index, weight body fat percentage); (3) (30m running speed, standing long...
Knowledge of learning style can enhance the ability teachers to build on student experiences and construct new opportunities. It is about how a person learns than what learn. This study examines styles preferences in medical physical education university students differences their according Learning Styles Kolb Questionnaire. questionnaire design find out preferred differs from other tests personality used by being based comprehensive theory development. The group consist 222 students. Six...