Journal of Physical Education Research

01-10

Authors: BAZILA AKBAR KHAN, MARY HASSANDRA

In Pakistani society an elevated level of physical inactivity and psychological distress has been identified lately. Nevertheless, most of the studies examining the association between physical activity and psychological health are limited in reference to the population in Pakistan especially in consideration to University students. University students are considered to be at a risk stage due to academic stress and physiological changes. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore the associations between physical activity, quality of life and psychological health related among university students in Pakistan. Data was collected from 378 participants from seven universities in Pakistan (265 females, 112 males). The age ranges from 18-48 years, (M=22.7, SD=3.97), mostly within the age range of 19-24. General Health Questionnaire-12, SF-36 quality of life and International physical activity questionnaire were administered with the help of class teachers, in their classroom. Data was analyzed by using bi-variate correlation on SPSS. Results indicated a linear positive relationship of physical activity with mental health component summary r=0.12, p<0.05 and a negative association with psychological distress r=-0.12, p<0.05. Conversely, psychological distress was negatively related to overall health related quality of life r =-0.32, p<0.01 and its subscales; mental component summary r=-0.31, p<0.01 and physical component summary r=-0.27, p<0.01. However, the variability of results was revealed in consideration to the intensity of PA. Only vigorous PA and walking significantly correlated with psychological distress, mental health component summary and overall quality of life. A further research is suggested where the interaction of mental health and PA intensity is assessed through experimental study.

23-33

Authors: SID SOLAKOVIĆ, MENSUR VRCIĆ, RATKO PAVLOVIĆ

The aim of this study was to estimate the increasing level of claudication distance through exercise effect in diabetic and non-diabetic patients in Fontaine’s stage IIa of peripheral artery disease. This study was conducted from beginning of May 2014 till end of May, 2015 at the Clinic for Vascular Surgery, Centre of Sarajevo University, included 60 patients, male and female with diabetes mellitus and without diabetes mellitus who suffer from mild claudication symptoms with verified micro & macro angiopathie in Fontaine’s stage IIa of peripheral artery disease. In all studied patients we investigated the claudication distance, benefits of or irregular physical activity in diabetic and nondiabetic patients with influence on claudication distance after one-year study. The frequency of every second day physical activity levels were higher measured 36.7% (11 patients) compared with diabetic patients 16.7% (5 patients) and was significantly proved (p>0.05). χ2=18.489; p=0.002. The most frequent claudication distance in was recorded in 8 non-diabetic patients 28.6 % at 800-900m versus over 1400 in diabetic patients. In this study we have concluded that physical activity significantly has a positive influence by improving significant the claudication distance over 2000m in Fontaine’s stage IIa of peripheral artery disease after one-year study in 22 non-diabetic patients or 74.1% versus 16 diabetic patients or 55.2% (p<0.05).

48-58

Authors: ANGELA CALICCHIO, GEN LUDWIG, MARK DEBELISO

Ankle sprains are among the most common injuries in athletics, leaving some athletes with instability issues long after the initial injury has occurred. This study attempted to determine if a relationship between chronic ankle instability and core strength exists. Forty-two Division I collegiate male (n=24 19.9±1.2 years) and female (n=24 19.6±1.0 years) athletes participated in testing. The Balance Error Scoring System (BESS), the Foot and Ankle Disability index (FADI), the FADI sport survey and Ankle Joint Functional Assessment Tool (AJFAT) were used to assess chronic ankle instability. Core muscular strength was measured using a 60 second back extension test. A Pearson Correlation (r) test was conducted comparing the ankle stability tests and the back extension test. Low to very low correlations were found for all comparisons: FADI/FADI Sport & Back Extension r = -0.04 (p<0.01), BESS & Back Extension r = 0.26 (p<0.01), AJFAT & Back extension r = 0.04 (p<0.01). A Pearson Correlation test was run between both ankle stability surveys and the BESS test as well. Very low correlations were found in these comparisons as well: FADI/FADI Sport& BESS r = -0.04 (p<0.01), AJFAT & BESS r = 0.02 (p<0.01). The low correlations assessed in this study do not support the notion that core muscular strength is related to chronic ankle instability.

74-79

Authors: ALAMGIR KHAN, SALAHUDDIN KHAN, SYED ZIA-UL-ISLAM KHAN, MANZOOR KHAN

An interrogative study was conducted with the purpose to evaluate the impact of teacher personality on student’s academic performance. In this regard, structured and pre-tested professional attitude scale (PAS) was designed to include demographics, socio-economic aspects and to set research objectives. The target population was the students of sports sciences and physical education studying in different universities of Pakistan. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS-20) was used for the analysis of data. Regression as Statistical tool used for the purpose to evaluate the impact of teacher personality on the academic performance of the students. After analysis it was found that the personality of teacher is among the key components of teacher’s professional attitude affecting significantly on the academic performance of the students.

88-95

Authors: IFFAT BIBI, SALAHUDDIN KHAN, WASIM KHAN, SYED ASIF ABBAS

This present study aimed to evaluate the parental concerns like finance, attitude, pressure and motivation on part of their parents with reference to female participation in sports. This study principally aimed to identify the parental problems of the female athletes in connection to their participation in sports at elite level in our Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In addition to that, following were some of the objectives of this particular study: a) to look at the parental financial troubles faced by female elite athlete in connection to their sports participation, b) to determine the parents attitude that create hurdle in the way of female sports participation, and c) to investigate the parental pressure and motivation confronting female elite athlete in response to their sports participation. A representative sample of 140 female athletes belong to different areas of the province was selected and participated in the study. The responses of elite athletes were analyzed with the help of step-wise regression. It is concluded from the study that almost all of the athletes have parental problems like finance, attitude and lack of motivation in connection to their sports participation.