Social anxiety disorder is a common psychological problem that may negatively impact the cognitive and social development of children. Its severity may, however, be reduced through regular participation in sports or other physical activity. This study aimed to determine the relationship between competitive student-athlete swimmers' social anxiety…

Background: Although many studies found a positive association between physical activity (PA) and academic performance (AP), most did not consider important variables of school setting and students' self-concept. Aims: To analyze the association between moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) and AP in adolescents, considering potential confounding…

In today's classrooms, digital technologies and digital media enable an unlimited number of learning resources. Digital tools are one type of digital technology used in pedagogical settings. By digital tools we mean software that is not produced for educational purposes, but which may be used to support learning. Using theoretical concepts from…

The importance of body change during the adolescence has been well documented within the literature. In this study, gender differences were investigated in the use of adolescents' perceptions of all body images, body parts and functions, and strategies of coping with body image. Data were collected from 710 first-year students from different high…

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of aerobic and strength exercises on hematological parameters in sedentary women. To achieve the purpose of this study, a total of 23 volunteers including aerobic exercise group (AE, n: 10), strength exercise group (SE, n:13) were selected as participants. Two different exercises were applied…

This study aims to analyze the effect of the relationship among leg volume, leg mass and flexibility on success in university student elite gymnasts. It was conducted on Haliç University, Marmara University, Çukurova University and University of Kirsehir Ahi Evran gymnastics teams (male and female) which took part in Turkish Intercollegiate…

Recovery from exercise-induced fatigue is crucial for subsequent performance. Self-myofascial release (SMR) using a foam roller is an alternative to active recovery (AR). This study aims to compare the effects of passive recovery (PR), AR, and SMR on blood lactate [La[superscript -]] removal and total quality of recovery (TQR). Twenty-two well…

The purpose of this study was to evaluate physiological performance parameters of the elite karate-kumite athletes via the simulated karate performance test (SKPT). Sixteen elite male karate athletes from The Turkish National Team participated in the study- (age: 23.31±4.27 years, height: 173.4±4.91cm, weight: 68.8±8.17 kg, BMI: 22.85±1.96 kg/cm2…

According to the "Individuals with Disabilities Education Act" (2004), state and local education agencies are obligated to locate, identify, and evaluate all individuals ages birth to 21 years who may be in need of special education services and supports. Past research suggested, however, that disparities exist between the percent of…

The study aims to investigate whether or not there is an acute effect of dynamic and static core exercises applied to footballer children with 12-14 years of age on their physical performances. The experimental method with pre-test and post-test pattern and control group has been used in the study. A sampling of the study has been created from the…

Weight and eating disorder biases have been implicated as significant barriers to healthcare access and provision of appropriate care, potentially contributing to health disparities. Registered dietitians are vital constituents of multidisciplinary teams and a healthcare system dedicated to eliminating health disparities. However, research…

Qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) was originally developed as a tool for cross-national comparisons in macrosociology, but its use in evaluation and evidence synthesis of complex interventions is rapidly developing. QCA is theory-driven and relies on Boolean logic to identify pathways to an outcome (e.g., is the intervention effective or…

The purpose of this study was to examine reflections of body image development experiences in school-based physical education and sport among individuals with visual impairments. This qualitative study utilized an interpretative phenomenological analysis. A purposive sample of 10 participants (ages 21-34; eight female, two male) residing in North…

Preventive behaviors established during adolescence can reduce cancer throughout the life span. Understanding the combinations of multiple behaviors, and how these behaviors vary across states, is important for identifying where additional interventions are needed. Using data on 2011-2015 vaccination, energy balance, and substance use from…

High prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes has emerged as a concern in China. The Pathway to Health Program was designed to prevent type 2 diabetes onset in prediabetic women in a north China urban community. This process evaluation of a randomized controlled trial analysed participant surveys at the 6- and 12-month assessment times, participant…