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Justin Kompf; Ryan Rhodes – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2024
The measurement of resistance training (RT) is often based on adaptations of aerobic physical activity measures which may not contain the elements necessary to assess RT. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine what measures are used to assess RT and appraise their composition. Specifically, the inclusion of frequency, duration,…
Descriptors: Physical Fitness, Training, Muscular Strength, Evaluation Methods
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E. Steyn; P.H. Boer; G. Joubert – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2024
Background: Many adults with intellectual disabilities live a sedentary lifestyle, have low levels of functional fitness and are overweight. The purpose of this study was to determine whether an exercise intervention with activities which are simple, fun, accessible and adapted for socialising in a group would elicit significant improvements in…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Physical Activities, Dance
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Ben D. Kern; David Bellar; Wesley J. Wilson – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2024
Purpose: The purpose was to examine secondary physical education teachers' strength and conditioning (SC) knowledge and evaluate associations between SC teaching role, professional preparation, and development. Method: A knowledge survey was developed/validated and distributed to 2,189 middle/high school teachers, with 605 providing complete data.…
Descriptors: Secondary School Teachers, Physical Education Teachers, Knowledge Level, Muscular Strength
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Nicole M. Gilbertson; Peyton V. Loomis – Journal of American College Health, 2024
Objective: Determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student-athletes. Participants: Participants (n = 238) were Division III student-athletes (18-24yrs) enrolled at a Pennsylvania State University campus during the Fall 2020 semester. Methods: Student-athletes were emailed a link of a 43-question survey which was deployed using Qualtrics®.…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, College Athletics, Student Athletes
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Ben D. Kern; David Bellar; Wesley J. Wilson; Samiyah Rasheed – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2024
Purpose: To examine socialization experiences of physical educators who deliver strength and conditioning (S&C) programming, particularly the development of subjective theories, expertise, orientations, and perceived mattering. Methods: Thirty-one secondary school physical educators providing S&C instruction/supervision as part of required…
Descriptors: Socialization, Physical Education Teachers, Muscular Strength, Physical Fitness
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Lei Shi; Chunxia Xu – Education and Information Technologies, 2024
The key research objective is to explore the key functions of virtual reality technology used by educators to improve motor and imagery training in athletes. The sample was 160 students from Shandong Sport University. The main tools used by the scholars were the Athlete Introductory Movement Screen (AIMS) and The Sport Imagery Ability…
Descriptors: Technology Uses in Education, Computer Simulation, Perceptual Motor Learning, Psychomotor Skills