Volume 60 (2020): Issue 2 (November 2020)

The purpose of this study is to develop tools and products for the hockey water pipe (PSA) game model in order to overcome the problem of limited facilities and infrastructure and improve students’ movement coordination skills and increase the variety of small ball games. This research is a research and development (RnD) that refers to Sugiyono’s (2013) theory which is product oriented. The results of this study have been found (1) the Hockey PSA game model can attract the attention of upper elementary school students to get to know the Hockey game (2) The Hockey PSA game model can add variety to the game for teachers who teach upper grade elementary school children (3) the game model PSA Hoki can express the imagination of upper elementary school students in the combination of modification of tools and games with the results of the affective aspects of the trial that is the aspect of students willing to play again obtained a percentage of 92.08% (very feasible). The conclusion of this research is the Hockey PSA game model can overcome the problem of limited facilities and infrastructure improve student movement coordination and increase the variety of small ball game material.

The functional status of the organism is a cluster of aerobic, cardiorespiratory and cardiovascular ability in co-operation with the muscular ability ensuring physiological activity of myocard and muscles in the form of regular dynamic and static active movement. Nowadays is observed an increasing lack of physical activity in the pediatric population, which is reflected in the increasing number of the civilization diseases. The aim of this work was to show the impact of regular dynamic activity on the functional status of the cardiovascular system and fitness in schoolable children (n = 100) using Ruffier’s functional test. The values of the Ruffier index were monitored and compared in groups of girls (n = 25) and boys (n = 25) involved in regular school activity within subject „Physical education“ in comparison with groups of children participating also in regular out-of-school physical activity (girls n = 25, boys n = 25) during 5 months. The most significant result (p < 0.001) was observed in functional status of children involved in both regular and after-school activity after 5 months. Presented work showed the significant impact of regular physical activities on circulatory system and muscular work of schoolable children.

The research aim was to identify the effect of using some plyometric exercises to improve muscular power (vertical jump) and digital achievement in high jump activity among third year’s students. The researchers used an experimental method in conformity with research nature between pre-tests and post-tests for the sample research. The sample was formed by students belonging to the physical education and sports institute, University of Mostaganem (Algeria) of the academic year 2018/2019. 40 students were chosen and divided into two groups (experimental 21 students, control 19 students). The vertical jump test of stability and digital achievement test were used. After the treatment of the results by statistical means and through these results, it has been reached several conclusions from them. Plyometric exercises are important to develop vertical jump and digital achievement level in high jump [discussion significant difference (p≤0.05)] among students, and the best improvement of the experimental group based on plyometric exercises is marked comparing to the control group.

The youngest swimming sport included in the Summer Olympic Games since 1984 is synchronized swimming. Since the synchronized swimming is still growing popularity and professionalization, it is important to search for ways to improve sports performance. There are few scientific studies focusing also on the biological and motor indicators of top athletes. The present study examined biological and motor variables of elite synchronized swimmers (SYN, N = 13) in ages of 16.5 ± 3.23 years and compare the frequency of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) gene genotypes among elite female synchronized swimmers and the non-athletic control group (CON, N = 30) in ages of 16.0 ± 0.6 years. The motor variables were measured using Optojump system before and after water training session. All measurements were collected by trained data collection staff. The ACE I/D variation differences between groups were identified by Chi-Square test. The results of motor variables obtained were evaluated statistically using the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test. The strength of association between selected biological and motor variables was measured by Spearman’s correlation. We provided evidence for significant differences of variation of the ACE I/D polymorphism between observed groups. A significant correlation among biological and motor parameters of SYN was demonstrated among the percentage of fat and the time of reflection (p = 0.042), the basal resting heart rate and the jump height (p = 0.006) and among the basal resting heart rate and the power (p = 0.012). The SYN significantly increased only their contact time in jumping (p < 0.016) after the training session. Based on the results we state that the effect of intervention in the stimulation of the reflective capabilities due to the training session in the aquatic environment was not confirmed in the study.

This study tests the impact of COVID-19 on sleep of Algerian population before and during the COVID-19 quarantine by an estimated online survey, adapted from the PSQI Italian version. Including 1210 participants (age between 18-60 years old). The statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS version 22.0 software. Our results showed a significant change in sleeping quality during quarantine, the sleep timing markedly changed, we also noticed additional use of sleeping medications. Algerian scientists recommend to build public awareness and to provide necessary information regarding Algerian sleep quality, especially for Algerian adults.

The objective of the study was to analyse subjective perception of the quality of life (QOL) among men with physical disabilities with different sport participation level throughout quality of life indicators/domains satisfaction and overall QOL. Three groups of men with physical disabilities (n = 130) categorised by the level of sport participation were recruited for the study: elite athletes (n=26), recreational athletes (n = 45) and non-athletes (n = 59). The Subjective Quality of Life Analysis questionnaire and the WHOQOL User Manual were used as a primary research method. The highest subjective perception of life quality declares men elite athletes and the lowest non-athletes. Elite athletes are significantly more satisfied in their lives with domains Physical health/level of independence and Environment, indicators Sleep, Work, Leisure activities, Safety and overall QOL than non-athletes. No significant differences were found in subjective perception of life quality between men recreational athletes and non-athletes.

Reaction time is an important component of the structure of sports performance in sprint disciplines. In our observation, we focused on the men’s and women’s 200 metres discipline at the World Championships (WCH) in two periods. The first in 1999-2009 and the second in 2011-2019. This division was conditioned by the change in the false start rule, which states that any competitor who makes a false start, except in multicontest, will be disqualified (valid since 1st January 2010). This change affected the speed of the sprinter’s reaction. The monitored group were finalists of the 200 m runs at the WCH, a total of 11 events. We used basic mathematical-statistical characteristics and assessed changes in reaction times using parametric paired and parametric unpaired t-test and Wilcoxon test. We compared reaction time in the heats and the finals. We found that at some WCH, worse reaction times were achieved in the finals of both categories compared with the heats. By comparing the reaction speed in the heats with the reaction speed in the men‘s finals, we recorded this statistically significant difference in the first period (p < 0.01) and after tightening the rule at the level of p < 0.10. In the women’s group, this difference was not statistically significant in any period. The percentage of the reaction speed in the final time of the 200 m run was 0.76 – 0.86 % in the men’s group and 0.74 – 0.78 % in the women’s group. The analysis of the results from the WCH in athletics confirmed the importance of reaction speed in the 200 m run.

CrossFit is one of the sports disciplines where endurance play a significant role in the performance. For testing anaerobic fitness it is important to choose the means that are part of the exercise and have a good transfer to the sport. A sample of competitive crossfitters (n = 12) underwent stress tests on the assault air bike (AB) (60 s) and Wingate. In addition to the performance parameters (Wmax, Wmean, W/kg, cal), lactate values after exercise (1st, 5th, 10th and 15th minute) were monitored. The results showed significant differences in both the absolute values of lactate and the development of the lactate curve (α = 0.05). The correlation of the selected variables showed a significant relationship between the average Watts value and the calories traveled (0.894). Testing anaerobic fitness with AB appears to be a suitable variant for CrossFit, as well as monitoring the development of lactate curve. Due to the original design of the study, it is necessary to verify the results.

This pilot study tests the significance of a classroom chair stretch exercises types and their feasibility and potential to structure the optional classrooms Based Physical Activity Break Primary Programs (ABC-PA).

Materials and methods. To achieve this goal, we proposed two chair stretch exercises ABC-PA programs, one with sit-to-stand chair exercises and other without sit-to-stand chair exercises. Applied for 4-weeks among 90 children, five grade levels, 45 in each division during the academic years 2017-2018. Controlled by components of Fitness Gram health-related physical fitness, before and after 4-weeks of the research project to establish the superiority of the two models proposed.

Results. To admit study ABC-PA protocols, and statistics performed. Our outcomes confirmed sit-to-stand as the recommended exercise to structure the optional classroom-based physical activity breaks routine intervention.

Conclusions. We approved the sit-to-stand as a powerful chair exercise able to enhance cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, maintenance of body composition and reduction of prolonged class daily time sittings. More efficacy are the sit-downs noticed in this study as prolonged static stretch able to improve static flexibility but without changes in classrooms sedentary routine.

The aims of this study were (a): to compare maximal physiological responses (maximal heart rate: HRmax and blood lactate concentration: [La^-]) and maximal aerobic speed (MAS) achieved during a gold standard test (T-VAM) to those during a new test entitled: the 150-50 Intermittent Test (150-50_IT), and (b): to test the reliability of the 150-50_IT. Eighteen middle-distance runners performed, in a random order, the T-VAM and the 150-50_IT. Moreover, the runners performed a second 150-50_IT (retest). The results of this study showed that the MAS obtained during 150-50_IT were significantly higher than the MAS during the T-VAM (19.1 ± 0.9 vs. 17.9 ± 0.9 km.h⁻¹, p < 0.001). There was also significant higher values in HRmax (193 ± 4 vs. 191 ± 2 bpm, p = 0.011), [La^-] (11.4 ± 0.4 vs. 11.0 ± 0.5 mmol.L⁻¹, p = 0.039) during the 150-50_IT. Nevertheless, significant correlations were noted for MAS (r = 0.71, p = 0.001) and HRmax (r = 0.63, p = 0.007). MAS obtained during the first 150-50_IT and the retest were not significantly different (p = 0.76) and were significantly correlated (r = 0.94, p < 0.001, intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.93 and coefficient of variation = 6.8 %). In conclusion, the 150-50_IT is highly reproducible, but the maximal physiological responses derived from both tests cannot be interchangeable in the design of training programs.