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Ustun, Umit Dogan – World Journal of Education, 2018
The aim of this study was to examine the motives for university students who engage in different team sports mutually. The cross-sectional method was used in the study. The study sample consisted of 280 university students from Dumlupinar University School of Physical Education and Sports. The participants were chosen according to stratified…
Descriptors: Student Participation, Team Sports, Physical Fitness, Skill Development
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Demirel, Havva – International Journal of Environmental and Science Education, 2016
Multiple studies have now shown that people who maintain appropriate body fitness, using judicious regimens of exercise and weight control, have the additional benefit of prolonged life. In fact, sport or exercise may be also expected to be helpful for psychological health. In the present study, depression, anxiety and psychological stress points…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Athletics, Athletes, Stress Variables
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Rosenthal, Maura; Pagnano-Richardson, Karen; Burak, Lydia – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2010
Although the National Association for Sport and Physical Education and other governing bodies discourage coaches and teachers from using exercise as punishment, its use is still fairly widespread. In order to better understand why coaches and teachers use exercise as punishment, this article examines some of the findings from a recent study (Burak…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Punishment, Exercise, Student Behavior
Cooter, G. Rankin – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1980
A large number of athletes have resorted to drugs to improve performance in competition. Research literature on the use of amphetamines, both pro and con, is currently confounded with poor research designs and lack of controls, and further research is needed. (CJ)
Descriptors: Athletes, Athletics, Drug Abuse, Higher Education