The aim of this study was to investigate the effect a combined program including sprint repetitions and drop jump training in same session on male handball players.Twenty-two players aged more than 20 years were assigned into 2 groups: experimental group (n=11) control (n=11). Selection based variables "axis" "lines", goalkeepers not included. subjected testing periods (test retest) separated by 12 weeks an additional plyometric running speed program. performed usual training. period...

The structural appearance of each disabled athlete or the shape their body, as determined by individual genotype and influenced environment, considerably affects technical physical performance. This study sought to examine morphological characteristics elite track field athletes with different disabilities, including possible effects on physiological performance.A total 66 male cerebral palsy (n = 12), upper arm amputation short stature 20), intellectual disability 22) were included. For...

High self-esteem can help people with disabilities overcome barriers and improve their mental health well-being. This study sought to examine levels among Saudis physical based on socio-economic factors. It also aimed determine the minimum weekly duration of activity performed by participants its effects, along those other factors, participants' self-esteem. A participant sample (N = 582) consisting Saudi individuals aged 33.78 ± 9.81 years (males, n 289; females, 293) was recruited...

The purpose of this study was to describe the body structure and morphological characteristics Tunisian elite handball players, determine effect these variables on functional physical performance levels.A sample 42 male players (mean age 21.98±3.24 years; training duration 12 years) at international level submitted a test battery comprising morphological, physiological assessments. Tests were yo-yo intermittent recovery test, squat jump countermovement vertical-jump Repeated sprint Ability....

Abstract Khammassi, M, Ouerghi, N, Said, Feki, Y, Pereira, B, Thivel, D, and Bouassida, A. Continuous moderate-intensity but not high-intensity interval training improves immune function biomarkers in healthy young men. J Strength Cond Res 34(1): 249–256, 2020—Effects of endurance running methods on hematological profile are still poorly known. This study aimed to compare the effects 2 regimes; (HIIT) continuous (MCT) performed at same external load active Sixteen men aged 18–20 years were...

An integrated treatment based on dieting, physical training and cognitive-behavioural psychotherapy is an effective tool to reduce obesity its consequences. However, the feasibility of this approach problematic. This study aims compare two multidisciplinary programs used improve weight loss.Fifty-two obese individuals were subjected Enhanced Lifestyle Counselling associated with, according their own choice, dieting (N = 11), or + aerobic (n 18), resistance program 23). The experiment spanned...

Regular exercise is one of the factors determining weight reduction and fat loss, at same time it associated with important health benefits. The purpose this study was to compare effects two different modalities on changes in body composition, physical fitness, CVR healthy overweight obese women.Thirty-two women were randomly assigned 2 groups: a high-impact aerobics group (HIA, N.=16) low-impact combined strength training program (LIAS, N.=16). Body (BW), aerobic fitness (AF), speed...

Eating less and moving more are the simplest most common strategies to combat excessive weight. Several other lifestyle factors can also contribute maintaining a healthy weight.The present study examined effects of breakfast frequency, duration quality sleep, daily physical activity, sedentary behaviours, school transportation on BMI Saudi students, aged 10-15 years.This included 981 students (240 girls (24.46%) [66 children (27.5%) 174 adolescents (72.5%)] 741 boys (75.54%) [441 (59.51%)...

Obesity has emerged as a significant predictor of the nationwide burden non-communicable diseases in Saudi Arabia. This study explores patterns body mass index (BMI), physical activity (PA), and sedentary behavior (SB) among adolescents, focusing on variations by gender school type (public vs. private). It identifies key factors affecting BMI. A total 2,815 students (53.64% male, aged 15.21 ± 1.55 years) participated. Body weight composition were determined bioelectrical impedance, while PA...

The study investigates the BMI-PA relation through sedentary behavior assessment among 1,500 students distributed across public (970) and private (530) school populations. results showed that in schools averaged more (p = 0.027, ES 0.113) fewer physical activities < 0.001, 0.268) than their peers schools. Students enrolled educational institutions experienced cases of overweight obesity 0.041, 0.11). In schools, BMI decreased by -0.088 units per increase activity 0.001), yet age video...

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, including poor diet, lack of physical activity (PA), smoking, and obesity, are associated with unhealthy lifestyle choices contribute significantly to the global burden. This study aims investigate prevalence behavioral factors overweight/obesity, PA, eating habits among Saudi students explores how these vary by region, age, gender, relationship status, income. A total 968 participants (285 males 681 females), aged 18–50, were recruited from...

This study aimed to determine the effects of either aerobic training (AT) or resistance (RT) both (A+RT) on obesity and its comorbidities in young adults. A total 61 participants, aged 21.74 ± 1.42 years with a body mass (BM) index (BMI) 36.21 2.43 kg/m2, were randomized for 12 weeks into control (CONT, n = 15), AT (n RT 16), A+RT 15) groups. BM, composition, cardiovascular disease risk factors assessed before after intervention. BM did not change CONT groups but decreased significantly by...

Diet and physical activity are the most commonly recommended strategies for preventing treating metabolic syndrome (MetS). This randomized trial aims to examine effectiveness of a weight reduction intervention based on caloric restriction, low-impact aerobics (LIA), resistance-training program in improving body composition, parameters cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors among obese students diagnosed with MetS. In all, 23 male participants, aged 19-24 years, were randomly introduced...

Encouraging physical activity (PA) for adolescents is necessary to achieve and maintain optimal health, but it may increase the risk of PA-related injuries. This study sought assess frequency, location, type, severity injuries in Saudi students aged 13 18 years identify associated factors. A total 402 students, including 206 boys 15.87 ± 1.69 196 girls 15.83 1.70 years, were randomly assigned participate this study. For each participant, height, weight, body mass index, fat percentage...

This study aimed to cross-culturally adapt and validate the Arabic version of Physical Activity Scale for Individuals with Disabilities (PASIPD) Saudi Arabian participants. The encompassed four distinct stages: (i) translation subsequent back-translation; (ii) a preliminary assessment at evaluating quality translated scale; (iii) an reliability measures employed; (iv) comprehensive examination validity measures. A sample participants physical disabilities (N = 206) took part, ranging in age...

Background Participation in sports represents a potent means of empowerment and social inclusion. Nevertheless, women with physical impairments encounter specific challenges accessing Para sports. The main aim this study is to present the experiential participation achievements Saudi Arabia. Methods Twenty athletes who engaged competitive Arabia were interviewed. Interpretive phenomenological analysis was employed extract themes elucidating experiences Results Four dimensions identified: (i)...

Exhausting physical exercise increases lipid peroxidation and causes important muscle damages. The human body tries to mitigate these adverse effects by mobilizing its antioxidant defenses.This study aims investigate the effect of a maximal versus supra-maximal race sustained until exhaustion on peroxidation, activity muscle-damage biomarkers in trained (i.e. long-distance middle-distance runners) sedentary subjects.The has been carried out 8 runners (MDR), 9 (LDR), subjects (SS). Each...

Purpose Technical differences may explain why elite hurdles specialists (EHS) and decathletes (ED) perform differently in the 110-metre hurdles. This study aims to compare hurdle-unit kinematic parameters EHS ED. Methods A total of 20 male athletes were recruited, including 10 (age: 20.9 ± 2.2 years, body mass: 76.9 7.0 kg, height: 1.85 0.05 m) ED 20.8 2.27 87.7 6.9 1.91 0.03 m). Their three-dimensional movement was analysed for hurdling sequences over whole hurdle-crossing phase entire...

The aim of this study was to investigat the offensive efficiency professional handball players forming front and rear lines.Our investigation carried out on four matches (final, semi-finals classifying match) at 19(th) male Handball World Championship "Tunisia 2005". Finalist teams were Tunisia, France, Croatia, Spain. Matches recorded using 5 digital camcorders (SONY, DCL, TRV 130E). Number passes length attacks determined by software "STUDIO 9". Speed ball different shootings calculated...

Abstract Background Because of the continuing practice variation regarding extent glioblastoma (GBM) resection, we sought to systematically examine recent literature evaluate impact resection primary GBM on patients’ survival. Main body abstract We examined all published studies from January 2009 2020 concerning and The data synthesis was performed using random-effects model in Review Manager (version 5.3; Cochrane Collaboration). Eight met our selection criteria. included involved a total...

Background Inclusive educational practices enhance engagement among students with disabilities in school settings. This study aimed to investigate: (i) the general attitudes of non-disabled female Saudi Arabian toward their peers disabilities, a particular focus on towards those hearing (HD), intellectual (ID), and behavioral problems (BP), (ii) relationships between three selected student-related characteristics (type school, in-school contact out-of-school disabilities). Method Using...

This study uses a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods to explore the impact climate change on food security in Somalia. Data were collected through questionnaires interviews with sample size 80, consisting farmers, agricultural teachers, students, environmental workers surrounding area. The findings show significant changes precipitation temperature leading land degradation other challenges, ultimately water shortages crops livestock. Famine is cause insecurity...

Perforation of the tympanic membrane is most commonly result chronic ear disease. However, it can also from various forms trauma, which includes iatrogenic and direct physical injuries, burns, scalds pressure effects. Most these perforations heal spontaneously, whereas remaining long-standing that lead to recurrent discharge need tympanoplasty. Objectives: aim this study was evaluate results interlay technique tympanoplasty with respect graft uptake hearing status compare surgical...

Several studies suggest that health-related physical fitness may play a prominent role in preventing obesity children and adolescents. The present study examined levels using five components of Saudi students aged 10-17 years (fat-to-lean mass ratio, cardiorespiratory endurance, upper body strength abdominal muscle flexibility). Subsequently, the association between BMI index (HR-PFI) based on was investigated. conducted 1,291 with mean age 12.95 ± 1.72 years. Participants included 1,030...