ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
The Investigation of the Chronical Effects of Static Flexibility Exercises on Some Biomotoric and Physiological Parameters
Author: Çetinkaya, Erkan
Date: 2019-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Exercise Physiology,High School Students,Training,Program Effectiveness,Muscular Strength,Psychomotor Skills,Athletics,Foreign Countries

The aim of this study was to investigate the chronical effects of static flexibility exercises on some biomotoric and physiological parameters in the students studying in sports high schools. A total of 130 high school students, 50 of whom were female and 80 of whom were male, who were studying at Incirliova Sports High School between 9th and 12th grades, with a mean age of 15.92±1.14, a mean sports age of 7.05±3.54, a mean body weight of 58.05±9.11 kilograms, and a mean height of 1.69±0.07 centimeters participated in the study. The participants were given training on static flexibility application with pre-tests. In order to determine the chronical effect, the participants were applied a series of tests including handgrip, sit and reach flexibility, 30 seconds push-up, static balance, vertical jump and back-leg strength tests before and after the 10-week application. The data obtained from the pre-test and post-test applications performed so as to determine the motoric characteristics of the students participating in the study was evaluated by SPSS 22.0 Package Program with a significance level of 0.05 in the 95% confidence interval. Whether the data showed normal distribution was tested by Kolmogorov-Smirnov Test. Paired Sample T-test was used to test the significance of the difference between the arithmetic means of the two related groups. The frequency distributions of the students were determined in terms of gender and class levels. The minimum, maximum, mean, standard deviation and median values of the students were calculated in terms of age (year), sports age (year), body weight (kg), length (cm), and Body Mass Index (BMI). It was found that there were significant differences between the pre-test and post-test results applied to determine the motoric characteristics of the students (p&lt;0.05). It was revealed that the post-test results of the students in terms of sit and reach flexibility and static balance performances were better than their related pre-test results. However, no significant differences were found between the pre-test and post-test results of the students in terms of back-leg strength, handgrip, push-up and vertical jump performances (p&gt;0.05).It was determined that the 10-week static flexibility training (protocol) given to sports high school students before applied sports classes had positive effects on some biomotoric and physiological parameters.
The Application of Stability Bias in Conceptual Learning
Author: Liu, Ziyi
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Memorization,Metacognition,Memory,Prediction,Word Lists,Bias

When memorizing mechanical materials such as words or numbers, people have shown the tendency to overestimate their future memory due to their insensitivity to memory loss. The experiments in this paper investigate whether the same bias applies to conceptual learning and, if so, how the magnitude of this bias compares to that of mechanical learning. In our experiment, participants were divided into four groups. Two groups of participants studied a word list and took free-recall tests either two minutes or one week after learning; they also made predictions of how well they would do on the test right after learning the material. The other two groups were designed the same way except that the learning material was a concept. Our results indicate that the stability bias illusions not only applied to conceptual learning but were also more significant than in mechanical learning.
The Relationship between Reaction Time and 60M Performance in Elite Athletes
Author: Gürses, Veli Volkan
Date: 2018-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Reaction Time,Performance Factors,Athletes,Athletics,Physical Activities,Gender Differences,Competition,Correlation

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between 60m sprint results and reaction times in athletes who took part in the World Indoor Athletics Championships. The reaction times and 60m sprint results were compiled for 483 sprinters (253 male, 230 female) who performed 60m sprint event. Corresponding data were obtained from archives of the official website of the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF). The relationship between reaction time and 60m sprint results were calculated using Pearson correlation coefficient. Additionally, the Independent Samples T-Test was used to compare athletes' reaction times and 60m sprint results. Positive moderate correlation was found between mean values of all 60m sprint results and reaction times, which were analyzed together in all categories (r=0.436, p&lt;0.01). Moreover, significant differences were also found between male and female finalists based on the 60m sprint times and reaction times respectively (t=-27.98, p&lt;0.01; t=-3.26, p&lt;0.01). As a result, it can be concluded that reaction time has great importance on 60 m performance. The best reaction time is related to the higher performance of 60m sprint in both male and female athletes. Moreover, this is also similar for round 1, semifinal and final categories. Coaches and athletes may consider improving reaction time to achieve better 60m performance.
Comparing Graduate Student Civic Engagement Outcomes in Chile among Private For-Profit and Public Universities
Author: Brown, Lisa R.
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Comparative Analysis,Graduate Students,Citizen Participation,Outcomes of Education,Foreign Countries,Proprietary Schools,Public Colleges,Adult Education,Administrators,Volunteers

This mixed-methods research examined civic engagement in Chilean public and private for-profit universities and its representation among study volunteers. Focus groups of graduate students along with in-person interviews with university administrators were conducted. The study also used an online survey, which was completed by 202 participants who had at minimum completed their &quot;título&quot; (first university degree). The mean age of participants was 32.5 with a standard deviation of 7.1 years. The theoretical framework in this study, spiral dynamic theory (SDT), helped guide the research as data was organized by worldview categories. Findings were that civic engagement, broadly conceptualized, was not well integrated into the Chilean higher education mission. Additionally, the key civic engagement study variables were statistically lower among the participants within the for-profit university environments. Participants also evidenced more higher order thinking and individualism at the for-profit universities based on the SDT memetic indicator classifications.
The Effects of Morphological Structure and Fatigue on the Passing Skill in Pre-Pubescent Basketball Players
Author: Canli, Umut
Date: 2018-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Athletes,Fatigue (Biology),Team Sports,Preadolescents,Males,Psychomotor Skills,Correlation,Exercise Physiology,Human Body,Foreign Countries

The aim of the study was to examine the effects of morphological structures and fatigue levels of pre-pubescent basketball players on basketball passing skill. Twenty-three male basketball players (age = 10.5 ± 0.71) who train regularly participated in the study voluntarily. The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) Basketball Pass Test was used to determine participants' passing skills. To determine the fatigue intensity participants were required to perform as many squat thrusts as possible in one minute. The Heath-Carter method was used to determine somatotype characteristics. In the statistical analysis, Spearman Rank Correlation Coefficient was used in determining the level of relationship between parameters, while Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test was used to determine the difference between rest passing skill and fatigue passing skill. The endomorphic structure had a negative correlation with rest passing and fatigue passing scores (rho = -0.42, -0.55; p &lt;0.05, p &lt;0.01, respectively). The mesomorphic structure had a negative correlation with fatigue passing score (rho = -0.45; p &lt;0.05). A moderate positive correlation was found with the fatigue passing score of the ectomorpic structure (rho = 0.58, p &lt;0.01). Significant differences were found between the passing scores of basketball players' rest and fatigue (p&lt;0.01). As a result, it was determined that both rest and fatigue passing scores decreased with the increased of the endomorphic structure representing the fatness feature and also fatigue passing scores decreased with the increased of the mesomorphic structure. But, fatigue passing score increased with the increased of the ectomorphic structures of basketball players. In addition, the results of the study showed that as the fatigue levels of pre-pubescent basketball players increased, the passing skill levels decreased.
Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of the Leisure Constraint Questionnaire
Author: Öztürk, Mehmet Ali
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Turkish,Leisure Time,Barriers,Adults,Test Validity,Test Reliability,Translation,Psychological Patterns,Knowledge Level,Facilities,Interests,Interpersonal Relationship,Time

The purpose of this study to adapt to Turkish version by applying validity and reliability test of Leisure Constraint Questionnaire (LCQ) developed by Alexander and Carroll (1997). 214 (62.4%) men and 129 (37.6%) women, total of 343 people was participated to the study working as public officers in Igdir. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), Reliability Analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was applied to Turkish version of the scale after translated to Turkish. When the EFA results are examined Anti Imaj Correlation (AIC) cross correlation coefficients of all items greater than 0.5 and It has been decided to use all items in the analysis. After Principal Component Analaysis (PCA), there are 7 factors with eigenvalue greater than 1 and the contribution of these factors to the total variance is 56.806% were determined. The factors belonging to the items were determined by Rotated Component Matrix (VARIMAX). The tests of Cronbach's Alpha (CA), Spearman-Brown Correlation (SBC) and Guttman Split Half Correlation (GSHC) were performed for reliability of the scale. The value of CA: 0.876, SBC: 0.754 and GSHC: 0.754 were found for the all items. Comparative Fit Index (CFI), Goodness-of-fit index (GFI) and he Normed Fit Index (NFI) were used for the CFA. As a result of CFA analysis; the value of CFI: 0.94, GFI: 0.96 and NFI: 0.93 were found. It has been concluded that the scale of adaptation to Turkish is valid and reliable and also it was composed of 7 factors and 29 items like original scale.
Challenge, Meaning, Interest, and Preparation: Critical Success Factors Influencing Student Learning Outcomes from Service-Learning
Author: Ngai, Grace
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Academic Achievement,Outcomes of Education,Service Learning,Higher Education,College Students,Foreign Countries,Program Effectiveness

What makes service-learning effective? This article examines key factors influencing student service-learning outcomes in higher education. We studied 2,214 students who had completed a credit-bearing service-learning course in a large public university in Hong Kong. The students were asked to rate the course and pedagogical features, as well as their attainment of the intended learning outcomes of the course. Multiple regressions were then performed to identify and compare the relative contribution of the individual course and pedagogical elements. Results showed that students' attainment of the different service-learning outcomes is influenced to varying degrees by different course and pedagogical elements. Specifically, we found that the most positive outcomes are associated with challenging and meaningful tasks, interest in the subject/project, perceived benefits to people served, preparation for service, and appreciation of the service by the people served. We discuss implications of the findings for theory, practice, and further research.
Effect of Crossfit Training on Jump and Strength
Author: Yüksel, Oguzhan
Date: 2019-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Physical Fitness,Training,Males,Muscular Strength,Program Effectiveness,Psychomotor Skills,Human Body,Skill Development,Young Adults

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of regular CrossFit training on some force and jump parameters. 32 healthy wrestling men participated in the study, 16 experimental and 16 control groups. For the experimental group, CrossFit training, known as Cindy, was practiced three times a week for 8 weeks. The training consisted of 5 bars, 10 push-ups and 15 squats for 20 minutes. The control group continued the classical wrestling practice. Myotest accelerometric system was used for measurements of participants' values. For the analysis of the data, repeated measure ANOVA was used. According to the results, as a result of CrossFit training, athletes' squat jump heights increased (Wilks' Lambda = 0.541, F (1,30) = 25, p = 0.00). The mean post-training leap values (33.778 ± 5.48) were higher than the pre-training leap values (32.169 ± 4.95) (p &lt;0.05). It can be concluded that Cindy CrossFit studies improve jumping and strength ability.
Braveheart Center for Place and Purpose: A New Community-In-Community Inclusion Model for Young Adults with Disabilities
Author: Werner, Danilea
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Inclusion,Young Adults,Partnerships in Education,Models,Developmental Disabilities,Physical Activities,Community Involvement,School Community Relationship,Universities,College Students

BraveHeart Center for Place and Purpose (BraveHeart CPP) is a comprehensive post-high school, inclusion-focused partnership of university, faith, and local communities. This new initiative aims to address unmet needs of the vulnerable and underserved population of young adults with disabilities through a community-in-community inclusion (CICI) model. The CICI model was specifically designed to support opportunities for individuals with disabilities, especially those with moderate to severe challenges, to empower and increase their presence and level of participation in the community. This strengths-based model operates with a high level of respect and sensitivity for diversity and supports and enhances social skills, cognitive skills, self-esteem, creativity, and work skills for young adults with developmental disabilities. This article explains the CICI model and reviews the goals, activities, and outcomes of BraveHeart CPP's first year of operation.
The Role of Psychological Hardiness on Performance of Scissors Kick
Author: Sivrikaya, M. Haluk
Date: 2018-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Athletes,Athletics,Psychological Patterns,Team Sports,Correlation,Females,College Students,Performance,Physical Activities,Foreign Countries,Personality Traits,Tests

The main purpose of this study was to find the effect of psychological hardiness on performance of scissors kick in football. The present research was practical in terms of purpose and correlation in term of nature. The statistical population of research was Ataturk University female students (18-24 yrs old) unfamiliar to football scissors kick, in 2018. So, 28 participants were selected randomly based on Morgan Table from 30 vulenteers. In this study, two questionnaires of hardiness and Charbonneau sport performance were used to collect data. To test hypotheses, regression test was used. In this research, SPSS 20 software was used in all calculations and tests.The results showed that psychological hardiness play a significant role on performance of scissors kick. It is one of the most important characteristics of a successful athlete.
Scale Development Study for Academic Title Perception
Author: Öztürk, Sevim
Date: 2019-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Faculty,Teacher Attitudes,Academic Rank (Professional),Specialists,Feedback (Response),Validity,Reliability,Factor Analysis,Foreign Countries,Measures (Individuals)

In this study, it is aimed to develop a scale tool (validity and reliability were tested) in order to determine the faculty members' perceptions on their academic titles. The scale development study was started with a literature review, thus a draft form was developed. The draft form which consists of 42 articles were presented to the specialists to receive their opinions. In line with the feedbacks from the specialists, the content validity rates of items were determined. The items which had value under .80 content validity rate were excluded from the content of the study. Therefore, remaining 30 items trial form were applied to 195 faculty members who are working in the Inönü and Hatay Mustafa Kemal Universities. In the analysis of the research data, descriptive and predictive statistical methods were used. In the process of developing the scale; construct validity, content validity, scale validity, test-retest reliability, two-half reliability and Cronbach's alpha reliability were tested. For the construct validity of the scale, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis were used. Based on the principal components analysis, it is seen that the articles of the scale can be gathered in a single factor or in five factors according to goodness of fit indicators in confirmatory factor analysis. In the confirmatory factor analysis, when the scale is considered as 5 dimensional, the standard fit indices are acceptable. Cronbach's alpha reliability, test-retest reliability and two half reliability coefficients have also the values that show the scale is reliable. The findings that obtained as a result of the study show that the Academic Title Perception Scale can be used as a valid and reliable scale tool which can determine the perceptions of the faculty members about their academic titles.
The Relationship of Shooting Skill with Functional Movement Performance and Attention Level of Basketball Players
Author: Canli, Umut
Date: 2018-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Correlation,Attention,Team Sports,Psychomotor Skills,Males,Athletes,Foreign Countries,College Athletics,Performance

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of shooting skill with the functional performances and attention levels of professional basketball players. Sixteen male basketball players (age = 20.6 ± 2.30) from university basketball team who were trained on regular basis participated in this study as volunteers. Participants' body height and body weight were measured and body mass indexes were calculated. D2 test of attention was utilized to determine the focus levels. Shooting skills were determined by shooting tests. Spearman Correlation Analysis was utilized to determine the correlation of shooting skill with functional movement performances and attention levels of participants. There was a moderate level of negative correlation (rho = -0.57; p&lt;0.05) between the shooting skill scores and deep squat scores which is one of the functional movement performances. A moderate level of positive correlation (rho = 0.54; p&lt;0.05) between TN-E (Total number of items processed-Total error score) scores and shooting skill scores were determined. Consequently, as the deep squat values of professional basketball players increases, the shooting skill decreases and with the increasing attention level, shooting skill increases.
Strategies for Enhancing the Productivity of Secondary School Teachers in South West Region of Cameroon
Author: Etomes, Sophie E.
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Productivity,Secondary School Teachers,Foreign Countries,Secondary Schools,Teacher Effectiveness,Principals,Secondary Education,Motivation,Conflict Resolution,Communication Strategies,Supervision

This study investigates strategies used by principals for enhancing the productivity of secondary school teachers in selected government secondary schools in Cameroon. Four major strategies were examined. These include motivation, conflict resolution, supervisory and communication strategies and the extent to which they influence teachers' productivity. Four research questions and hypotheses guided the study. Questionnaire was used to collect data from 350 teachers selected from a population of 1400 teachers in government secondary schools in Fako Division of the South West Region of Cameroon. The multi-stage sampling technique was used to select teachers for the study. Results showed that, principals' communication, conflict management, supervisory and motivation strategies influence the productivity of teachers in Government Secondary Schools. Of the four strategies examined, conflict management strategy was found to have more influence on the productivity of teachers. Principals' strategies have a direct relationship with teachers' productivity. Therefore, there is a possible correlation between principals' leadership and management strategies, teachers' productivity and school effectiveness. In addition, effective collaboration amongst teachers is necessary for teachers' effectiveness. It is recommended that principals should put in strategies that will enhance effective communication, conflict management, motivation and supervision to improve on the productivity of teachers.
Character Strength Activation for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Using Video Feedback in Groups
Author: Szucs, Andrea
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Intellectual Disability,Feedback (Response),Video Technology,Developmental Disabilities,Intervention,Literacy,Personality Traits,Futures (of Society),Therapy,Role Playing,Interaction,Behavior Change,Outcomes of Treatment

This paper looks at the theory, research, applied aspects, and future possibilities of using strengths-based positive interventions in action, modified for people with no or low literacy with the use of the camera and video feedback. Action-based modifications of interventions, focusing on the emergence of character strengths and immediate visual feedback may bring us a step closer to offering added beneficial changes to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.