Immediate Effect of Mental Imagery Training on Accuracy of Basketball Free Throws in Bangladesh

Rahman, Md. Hamidur; Islam, Muhammad Shahidul

doi:10.36348/jaspe.2021.v04i04.004

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“…Moreover, optimum motor fitness in youth can foster lifelong physical activity habits, reducing the risks associated with sedentary lifestyles (Lubans et al, 2010). Indi- viduals with high motor fitness levels also show better cognitive functioning, power of mental imagination, and overall quality of life (Best, 2010;Rahman & Islam, 2021). In essence, motor fitness is fundamental for athletes, highlighting its multifaceted nature, including strength, speed, agility, endurance, and coordination (Clark et al, 2010).…”

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Assessment of Motor Fitness Metrics among Athletes in Different Sports: An Original Research

Reza,

Rahman,

Islam

et al. 2024

Teor. metod. fiz. vihov.

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Background. Motor fitness is one of the keys to athletes’ success and is the initial factor mixed with game-specific technique and tactics that has an impact on game performance. All athletes should incorporate these elements into their sport and game actions. Study purpose. The aim of this study was to evaluate differences in motor fitness metrics among university-level male athletes participating in various sports. Materials and methods. Sixty (60) male athletes, ranging in age from 18 to 25 years, were selected from six different sports: Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Handball, and Volleyball. Each group consisted of 10 athletes who had competed at the inter-university level. The research focused on six key fitness metrics: agility, speed, power, arm strength, abdominal muscle strength, and cardiovascular endurance. Appropriate testing methods and instruments were used to measure these parameters. Statistical analysis, including one-way ANOVA and post hoc LSD tests, was performed to identify significant differences between the groups. A significance level of 0.05 was set for the study. Results. The results showed statistically significant differences among the groups in agility (F(5,54) = 4.776, p<0.001), speed (F(5,54) = 5.602, p<0.000), and cardiovascular endurance (F(5,54) = 3.578, p<0.007). However, no significant differences were observed for power (F(5,54) = 2.079, p>0.082), arm strength (F(5,54) = 1.368, p>0.251), and abdominal muscle strength (F(5,54) = 1.947, p>0.102). According to the post hoc (LSD) test findings, each group’s agility, speed, and cardiovascular endurance parameters were compared to each other to check the significance level. Conclusions. In summary, the study has revealed that agility, speed, and cardiovascular endurance were significantly different among athletes in various sports, whereas power, arm strength, and abdominal muscle strength were not. The findings suggest that athletes and coaches should prioritize sport-specific fitness components to improve game performance.

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Assessment of Motor Fitness Metrics among Athletes in Different Sports: An Original Research

Reza,

Rahman,

Islam

et al. 2024

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“…According to Annett (1981), the left hemisphere governs motor function in the right hand, while the right hemisphere regulates motor function in the left hand. The mind serves as the motivating factor for actions, as it commands and directs the movements of the limbs in the human body (Rahman & Islam, 2021a). Despite this, the majority of hand patterns are still right-handed, accounting for around 90% of the human population (Scharoun & Bryden, 2014).…”

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An In-depth Analysis of Multisensory Reaction Time Disparities between Yogic and Non-Yogic Practitioners

Pramanik,

Rahaman,

Pramanick

et al. 2024

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Background. Auditory and visual reaction time refers to the duration between the introduction of a sound or light and the onset of a response. It is an important aspect of human behaviour, influencing performance in various activities ranging from daily tasks to sports and emergency situations. Objectives. The purpose of this study was to investigate reaction time (auditory and visual) as a component of skill-related fitness between male college students practicing yoga and those who do not. Materials and methods. A total of forty male college-going students (N = 40) were randomly selected to participate in this study. Out of the total, twenty participants (n = 20) were dedicated yoga practitioners actively involved in district and state-level yoga competitions. The remaining twenty individuals (n = 20) followed a sedentary lifestyle and were not involved in yoga practices. The subjectsʼ ages ranged from 17 to 25 years, encompassing a cohort of young adults. The data pertaining to visual reaction time (VRT) and auditory reaction time (ART) was collected using an audio-visual reaction timer. Each participant performed the task thrice, and the mean score was used to indicate the experimental reaction time in milliseconds (ms). Descriptive statistics and the independent samples t-test were subsequently conducted to evaluate the significance level, with a predetermined threshold set at p < 0.05. Results. The results showed that the comparison between VRT and ART of yoga and non-yoga practitioners revealed that for yoga practitioners, t(38) = 2.91, and p < .006, whereas for non-yoga practitioners, t(38) = 3.55, and p < .001. Regarding VRT between yogic and non-yogic practitioners, t(38) = 1.99, and p > .054, and for ART between yogic and non-yogic practitioners, t(38) = 2.12, and p < .041. Conclusions. The findings suggest that both yogic and non-yogic practitioners demonstrated significantly lower level of ART compared to VRT. Further results indicate that hand speed in terms of VRT is nearly identical between yogic and non-yogic practitioners, but the ART of yogic practitioners was observed to be faster than that of non-yogic practitioners. Yoga has been associated with various physical and mental health benefits, and studies suggest that it may have a positive impact on reaction times.

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Immediate Effect of Mental Imagery Training on Accuracy of Basketball Free Throws in Bangladesh

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Assessment of Motor Fitness Metrics among Athletes in Different Sports: An Original Research

Assessment of Motor Fitness Metrics among Athletes in Different Sports: An Original Research

An In-depth Analysis of Multisensory Reaction Time Disparities between Yogic and Non-Yogic Practitioners

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