Introduction: The COVID-19 Pandemic started in December 2019 in China and it affected millions of people, forcing them to radically change their lifestyle.Aim: Thus, the idea of starting a study that evaluates the effects of the online media transfer on the life routine of PESF-WUT students was outlined, becoming the purpose of the present paper.Material and methods: This study consisted of analyzing a developed questionnaire applied on a study group of 334 students from PESF–WUT, which evaluated 3 aspects of our students’ life: the educational aspect, physical activity and leisure time.Results: The results revealed that COVID-19 Pandemic was a major life changing factor for our students, affecting all aspects of their daily routines. The evaluation of behavior regarding physical activity revealed that this component of our students’ life is of great importance in both the educational and leisure aspects of life.Conclusion: The study revealed that face to face, interpersonal contact has a great impact for both educational performance and the psychological and social aspect, by keeping the level of motivation at high standards. Last but not least, physical activity performed even in unusual conditions, such as Pandemic lockdowns has a great influence on stress management.
Introduction The development and diversification of digital technologies in modern era has got a tremendous influence in the field of Physical Education too. This research‘s purpose is to examine the previous studies conducted upon the usage of these diverse digital technologies in the instructive and educational process for the subject of Physical Education. Methods Six electronic databases have been used to select the articles that include the usage of digital technologies for the Physical Education school subject. After applying the exclusion criteria, there have been selected and evaluated 26 scientific articles indexed during the years 2015 – 2016. Results We can notice that the worldwide technology evolution has contributed to the progressive growth of research regarding the usage of digital technologies even for the field of Physical Education. It was established that the technologies used for the lessons can improve the motor or moving skills and can improve the students motivational level for the Physical Education lessons. The current research also shows that digital technologies can be regarded as a way to involve students in cooperating with their peers. Important studies also refer to investigating the effects that short videos have upon the instructive and educational process itself as well as upon the students evaluation during the Physical Education classes. Using digital technologies (iPads, smartphones, tablets, audio players, computers and apps) doesn’t necessarily involves giving up to the traditional methods, but furthermore, using them simultaneously, can improve the entire learning process, increasing the quality of the lessons and attracting the students towards the Physical Education classes. The article also presents some barriers that can appear in the process of integrating these digital technologies into the lessons. We notice that combining more learning methods of teaching (the reverse learning method with different games, learning by following instructions given with the help of augmented reality, integrating different ways of playing) in the course of Physical Education can bring benefits upon the motor abilities or movements performed by students. Conclusions In most of the studies that were analysed it can be noticed that positive results in the instructive and educational process were obtained in regard of improving the motor skills, the students learning abilities and motivation as a result of merging and integrating different digital technologies in the Physical Education classes.
Aim and purpose : It has been widely accepted in the athletic community that altitude training can increase performance at sea level, therefore this study aims to analyze the influence of altitude training on the manifestation of muscle strength in the lower limbs and aerobic endurance in students participating at in-depth training course in a branch of sports- skiing, on the “living high-training high” model. Material : This study included 9 students from the Physical Education and Sports Faculty of Timisoara, who took the in-depth training course in a branch of sports- skiing, taking part in the program and activities specific to this course, as well as in the training carried out at altitude. Method : The batch was evaluated in two moments (T0 and T1), using the following assessment tests: Yo -Yo, Roman seat in isometry, high jump evaluated via the OPTOJUMP device, long jump test. The data was processed in Excel (v2205) and the statistical processing was performed using the Student T-test. It was considered that the results are statistically significant for values of p <0.05. Results : The progress recorded was quantified by normalizing the absolute values and was expresse d as a percentage as follows: Yo-Yo= -1% ± 0.08 STD; RS= + 168% ± 1.26STD; HJ-Squat Jump= -4% ± 0.16STD; HJ- countermovement jump= -2% ± 0.14STD; HJ- countermovement jump-free arms = + 2% ± 0.14STD; LJ= + 6% ± 0.04STD; LJ SLJ R= + 9% ± 0.08STD; LJ SLJ L= + 10% ± 0.08STD. Conclusions : From the evaluations performed at sea level, at T0 and T1, a noticeable improvement in the muscular strength of the lower limbs has resulted via the following tests: the Roman seat in isometry, long jump with bilateral support, long jump with unilateral support on either the left or right side; registering a significant statistical (p). However, there was no significant improvement noticed on the rest of the tests.
Introduction Women’s artistic gymnastics is a sport that has experienced a continuous evolution over the years, both from a technical point of view and from the point of view of the correctness of the executions. Flexibility, strength, dexterity, and many other motor qualities are present in this sport. Danilova or “free (aerial) walkover forward” is an acrobatic flight element in artistic gymnastics. This element can be executed both on the floor and on the balance beam, but most frequently on the beam, being an element of difficulty D (0.4 points). Material and methods 13 artistic gymnasts, components of junior and senior Romanian Olympic teams (age: 14 ± 1.93 years, height: 149.35 ± 7.94 cm, weight: 40.01 ± 7.41 kg) were recruited for the study. The gymnasts performed the free (aerial) walkover forward (Danilova) element on the floor. To record the element for obtaining the three-dimensional kinematic data analysis, gymnasts have been equipped with a multiple sensor suit. Data collection consisted of gathering data simultaneously from all 17 sensors. In order to get accurate data regarding the range of motion in joint angles, motion trackers were positioned on segments, in special locations. Results Our data show that during the final phase of the execution of the free (aerial) walkover forward element, all gymnasts presented the extension of the spinal column, at two different moments: i) when the foot comes in contact with the ground, in the landing phase and ii) when lifting the torso in the final stage of the landing phase, respectively. Our results revealed that the second extension is significantly greater than the first one in all gymnasts (maximal spinal extension (M.S.E.): -46.76 ± 2.521) vs. spinal extension at foot contact (S.E.F.C.)-39.32 ± 2.309, p<0.05). The data analysis showed that there is no correlation between the S.E.F.C and the length of the Danilova element. The hip joint angle was in moderate positive correlation with the M.S.E. (Pearson r= 0.5808, R2= 0.3374), but not with the S.E.F.C. (Pearson r= -0.304, R2= 0.09243). The completion of the element is the result of either mobility of the spine or compensation due to hip extension. The length of the Danilova element was not found to be correlated with neither of the parameters (hip extension S.E.F.C, M.S.E.). A lower degree of mobility of the lumbar area is not an impediment in performing an accurate Danilova element, some gymnasts being able to perform a significantly shorter element (the found length range of the Danilova element within the study group is 0.94-1.43 m). Conclusion A good performance of free (aerial) walkover forward is possible either in the case of increased mobility at the level of the lumbar spine or, with the help of compensation in the mobility of the hip joint. The secondary spinal extension is presented as a cofactor with an assistance role during the stage of returning to the initial position.
Introduction: In the last decade in Romania, following the international trend, the interest for combat martial arts sports increased among the young generation. From all the contact sports, kickboxing was one of the most accessed athletic disciplines by both amateurs and professional athletes due to all the benefits of the complex training sessions.Aim: The aim of the study was to analyze the differences between professional and non-professional males concerning the evolution of food habits and performance improvement when they follow the same training programme.Results: Data analysis reveals an increase of physical performance in all performed tests. A significant improvement has been shown for both professional and non-professional athletes after 8 weeks of specific training. In the non-professional athletes group, the improvement of physical performance was even greater than in the professional group. Data analysis according to the age group revealed that in the case of the mature athletes the physical performance progress showed a lower augmentation than in the young ones, but the level of performance was at higher values than the performance of the young ones. In terms of nutrition, both groups need an improvement of their dietary habits, even if the professional ones revealed a better nutritional approach than the non-professional participants.Conclusion: The results of this pilot study indicate that an integrative approach of a martial art athlete training is important in order to develop sports elites. The long term training programmes combined with proper nutrition are the key factors of the strategy for achieving greatness. Further studies are necessary in order to set the best physical and metabolic parameters in order to create the framework for a long term training strategy.
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