Journal of Physical Education Research

07-13

Authors: MD. ALI IMAM HOSSAIN, ABU TAREQ

The purpose of this study was to analyze the batting skill of Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan (BKSP) cricketers. For the purpose of this study 4 cricketers were selected from BKSP. They were undergo for long term training programme in the institution. A high configure camcorder was used to collect videographical data. The camcorder was placed at 10 meters away from movement execution zone. The batsmen were asked to performed batting movement (including Gripping, Stance, Backlift, Front foot defence, Backfoot defence etc.). Their movement were captured in the camcorder. After collecting video footage by camcorder, it was downoaded to personal computer. The data was analysed by Kenovia 8.0 Motion analysis software. Several statistical value were computed by SPSS-16. The results of the study documented that Jaker was one of the best bastsmen among the selected four cricketers of BKSP. Keywords: Biomechanical, cricket, batting, gripping, stance, backlift.

20-27

Authors: AMRITASHISH BAGCHI

This study aimed to investigate the effects of different freehand exercises on the electromyographic (EMG) activity of Triceps Brachii (TB) and Pectoralis Major (PM) muscles. Ten healthy men (21.25 ± 2.09 years) performed 1 repetition of four different freehand exercises. The maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) was recorded with the help of biograph infinity software (EMG). Surface ElectroMyoGraphy (SEMG) was used for measuring muscle electrical activity that occurs during muscle contraction. The four different freehand exercises were vertical dips (VD), wider grip vertical dips (WGVD), back dips (BD) and diamond push-ups (DPU). The results of the study shows that in case of the muscles activation in Triceps Brachii, except diamond push-ups (DPU) all the other exercises reveals significant differences with the vertical dips (VD), suggesting that Vertical dips is more effective inactivating the primary mover (Triceps Brachii) as compare to wider grip vertical dips (WGVD) and back dips (BD). When it comes to Pectoralis Major Muscle activationwider grip vertical dips (WGVD) was foundto be more effective, as all the other exercises reveals significant differences with the wider grip vertical dips (WGVD). Keywords: Electromyography, muscle activation, freehand exercises, triceps brachii, pectoralis major.

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Authors: ABHISHEK KUMAR SINGH

The purpose of the study was to compare coordinative abilities of north-zone intervarsity volleyball players. A total of 40 male intervarsity volleyball players belonging from Faizabad, Hisar, Jhansi and Aligarh teams of north zone intervarsity tournament region, 10 players of each team were selected as the sample of the study. The necessary data for comparing the selected coordinative abilities was collected by administering coordinative ability tests as suggested by Hirtz (1985). In order to find-out the coordinative abilities of male intervarsity volleyball players belonging from Faizabad, Hisar, Jhansi and Aligarh teams of north zone intervarsity tournament, data were summarized by descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation). One Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to find out the significant difference of male north-zone intervarsity volleyball players. The significance was tested at 0.05 levels. From the results of the study it was found that there was no significant difference exists among Faizabad, Hisar, Jhansi and Aligarh intervarsity volleyball team players on orientation ability, differentiation ability, reaction ability, balance ability and rhythmic ability. Keywords: Coordinative abilities, volleyball players.

53-59

Authors: GUL MOHAMMAD, SARTAJ KHAN, JOSEPH SINGH

Intelligence forms the basic characteristic of human beings. The level of intelligence is reflected by the clarity of purpose, thought and action in an individual’s behavior. Emotional intelligence in sports is the ability to control your emotions and create peak performance on demand. The purpose of the present study was to determine the difference between state and national level volleyball players on emotional intelligence. For the purpose of the study 200 male volleyball players selected as a subject. The Emotional Intelligence Inventory developed by Mangal and Mangal (2004) was used to collect the data. Independent t-test was used to interpret the results at 0.05 level of significance. The results of the study revealed that there is significant difference between state and national level volleyball players on emotional intelligence. Keywords: Emotional intelligence, state, national, volleyball.

07-22

Authors: Vinathe Sharma-Brymer, Eric Brymer, Keith Davids

Lifestyle diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases are on the increase worldwide. This study examines the distinctive effects of exercise in green space compared to other contexts. There is growing evidence that physical activity in nature has considerable positive effects on human health far beyond those benefits assumed by physical activity alone, despite a reduction in opportunities for green exercise. A systematic literature review was undertaken to examine the evidence on the importance of physical activity in green space from different theoretical sub-disciplines including psychiatry, psychology, outdoor education, sport and exercise psychology and leisure, and recreation. Thematic categories were created to establish the effects of green space and green exercise on different yet inter-linked aspects of human health and well-being, both physical as well as mental. Our systematic review led us to apply ideas from a new theoretical perspective that contributes to existing understanding of how physical activity in green spaces (green exercise) might provide physical benefits and enhance mental health and wellbeing. This perspective, known as Ecological Dynamics, focuses on the relationship between the individual and environment in providing a functional explanation for the enhancement of physical and mental health and wellbeing. From this study it is theoretically rationalised that physical activity in green space, compared to other popular contexts, is more effective in enhancing physical and psycho-social wellbeing. Keywords: Physical activity, human health and wellbeing, green space, green exercise, Ecological Dynamics

32-39

Authors: GEMECHU BEKER TUFA

The intent of this study is to assess the status, challenges and prospect of Ethiopian youth sport training centers in some selected regions. The research was made Oromia, South Nation Nationalities and People regional state, Dire Dawa and Addis Ababa as the sites of this study. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches particularly a descriptive survey were employed as they were found to be appropriate for answering the basic research questions. Pertaining to the sample size of population for the study (N=522) athletes, coaches, sport experts and Sport Administrators were participated. Concerning instruments of data gathering interview, questionnaire, focus group discussion and observation were be triangulated to enrich the validity of the tools. Data gathered by these instruments were organized in form table and frequency and percentage were used. The finding of study indicates that all athletes in the youth training centers were selected from sport competitions and there is no scientific methods of selecting sport talents in those sport training. Even though school and residence areas are special place for youth sport training for many Ethiopian youth currently sport playing ground around this area are used for different building construction. Scarcity of facilities, equipment and materials in the training centers also limit the performances of the centers. Furthermore sport organizations such national federations and sports clubs are not highly involving in youth sport training as the needs of the country. Therefore it is very important to follow scientific methods of talent identifications and development in order to produces outstanding athletes and sport commissions ,sport federations ,sport clubs and all stake holders should work together to establish new youth training policies structures and development in all parts of the country.

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Authors: MANOJ KUMAR DHADWAL

The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship of ego-strength with the performance in contact and non-contact sports. Four hundred forty eight subjects were selected from contact and non-contact sports. Their age ranged from 18 to 25 years. To determine the performance of the contact and non-contact sportsmen, subjective judgment was made with the help of three judges. The Ego-Strength Questionnaire framed by Barron, were administered to find out the relationship of ego-strength with the performance in contact and non-contact sports. Pearson’s Moment Correlation was used for data analysis. The analysis of data reveals a significant relationship of ego-strength with the performance in contact sports whereas in non-contact sports ego-strength did not show any significant relationship with the performance.

57-63

Authors: SHEETAL S. SHIRKE

The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of presentation teaching method (PTM) & co-operative learning method (CLM) on asana performance in yoga. It is pre-test- post-test non-equivalent quasi-experimental groups design, in which 30 girl students of 8th standard was purposively selected as sample from Modern High school, Ganeshkhind, Pune. They were divided into two groups. First experimental group (n=15) assigned by PTM & second experimental group (n=15) by CLM. Asana performance test was conducted in the beginning & after implementation of 12 weeks teaching program as a pre-test & post-test. Obtained data by asana evaluation sheet, were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, Paired sample ‘t’ test & Independent ‘t’ test Results show that both the teaching methods are useful to improve asana performance. It was further concluded that CLM group asana score (M=23.80±4.66) was superior to PTM group score (M=11.60±4.86), where ‘t’ value was 7.01 which is statistically significant at 0.005 significant level (p=0.001).

71-81

Authors: MEHNDI HASAN, ABHISHEK KUMAR SINGH, JOSEPH SINGH

This study conceptualized to compare the achievement motivation of Indian field hockey players at three different levels of competitions. To work on the purpose of the study 300 male Indian field hockey players played at different levels of competitions were selected. The age of the participants ranged from 17 to 25 years. For the purpose of the present study three strata were made, inter-collegiate, north-zone intervarsity, and all India intervarsity hockey players. Stratified random sampling technique (proportionate) was done and 100 participants were selected for each stratum. Achievement motivation of the subjects was measured by using sports achievement motivation test developed by Kamlesh (1990). In order to find-out the achievement motivation of the field hockey players of different levels of competitions, One Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to find out the significant difference among inter-collegiate, north-zone intervarsity and all India intervarsity level field hockey players. To know more about the pattern of differences existing within a set of population means, Least Significant Difference (LSD) Post-hoc test were used. The significance was tested at 0.05 level. Results of the study showed that significant difference exists among inter-collegiate, north-zone intervarsity and all India intervarsity level hockey players on achievement motivation. Thus it can be concluded that achievement motivation as one of the most important psychological component that influence the performance of the field hockey players.

08-12

Authors: Mohammad Ahsan

This study seeks to compare the self-efficacy of male and female soccer players. For the purpose of the study 100soccer players (Male = 50 and Female = 50) who participated in the All India Intervarsity soccer tournament were taken as the subjects. Age of the selected subjects was ranged from 17 to 27 years. General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) developed by Schwarzer and Jerusalem (1995) was used for assessing the level of self-efficacy of the subjects of two experimental groups. The t test was employed to analyze the data. Results of the study revealed no significant difference existed between male and female intervarsity soccer players in their self-efficacy. On the basis of the results obtained from the present empirical investigation it may be concluded that male and female intervarsity soccer players did not differ significantly on their level of self-efficacy. Keywords:Self-efficacy, male, female, soccer.

27-30

Authors: Zamirullah Khan, Anwar Ali, Naseem Ahmed

The aim of this study was to find out the levels of self-esteem of north-zone men and women badminton players. The data was collected during the north-zone badminton tournament. The tourney was held at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, in 2013-2014. The sample of the present study comprised of 50 (25 men and 25 women) badminton players. The questionnaire of self esteem developed by Rosenberg (1965) was employed in this work. The outcome of the study indicated that men players had much higher self esteem than their similitude. Keywords: badminton, self-esteem, men, women.

37-41

Authors: Arup Gayen, Debasis Das, Soumesh Singha Roy

The objective of the study was to compare anxiety, interest and sports achievement motivation between soccer and volleyball players. For the purpose of the study 30 (15 soccer and 15 volleyball) male players who represented their university in respective competitions were selected as the subjects of the study. Age of the selected subjects was ranged from 17 to 26 years. Anxiety, Interest and Sports achievement motivation of subjects were measured through standard questionnaire. Independent t-test was used to compare soccer and volleyball players on the selected psychological variables further the level of significance was set at 0.05. The results of the study revealed that there was insignificant difference existed between soccer and volleyball players in anxiety, interest and sports achievement motivation. The present study found that there has no difference between soccer and volleyball players in relation to anxiety, interest and sports achievement motivation. Keywords: Anxiety, interest, achievement motivation, soccer, volleyball.

51-56

Authors: Suman Ghosh, Kuntal Thakur

Anxiety and resting heart rate are inter-related psycho-physiological variables and they have adverse effects in sports performance. The purpose of the present study is to find out if there was any relationship existed in the resting pulse rate and anxiety profile of different ballgame players. Total sixty (N=60) intervarsity players (twenty footballers [n=20], twenty volleyballers [n=20] and twenty basketballers [n=20]) were selected as the subjects of the present study. The age of subjects was ranged from 18 to 25 years. Sports competitive anxiety test (SCAT) developed by Martin (1977) was employed on the subjects. Heart rate was measured by pulse palpation. The pulse rate is measured by counting the heart beats in a set period of time. Pearson product moment correlation was applied to determine the relationship between the anxiety and resting pulse rate. The result of the present study revealed that there was no significant relationship was found between resting heart rate and anxiety profile among selected three ballgames players. Keywords: Anxiety, resting heart rate, footballer, volleyballer, basketballer.