Perbezaan tahap kesetaraan umur visual motor integrasi kanak-kanak tadika

(Tujuan) Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti tahap perbezaan kesetaraan umur visual motor integrastion (VMI) dalam kalangan kanak-kanak Tadika Kemas yang berumur 4 hingga 6 tahun. (Kaedah) Kajian berbentuk tinjauan ini melibatkan seramai 90 orang peserta (L=45, P=45). Ujian visual motor integrastion menggunakan instrumen Beery VMI edisi ke 5 (2006) telah dijalankan untuk mengukur tahap motor integrase kanak-kanak tadika dalam bentuk visual motor. Skor yang diperoleh daripada peserta telah dianalisis untuk mendapatkan skor mentah dan skor kesetaraan umur. Skor-skor ini telah dianalisa menggunakan statistik ANOVA untuk membandingkan min kesetaraan umur VMI peserta berdasarkan kumpulan umur. (Dapatan) Terdapat perbezaan yang signifikan bagi skor keseteraan umur visual motor integrasi dengan kumpulan umur [F (2,87) = 6.0, p.05). (Perbincangan) Kajian menunjukkan terdapat perbezaan yang signifikan terhadap perkembangan motor integrasi dalam kalangan kanak-kanak Tadika Kemas

Penilaian tahap reaksi pelajar terhadap program Pendidikan Luar dan hubungannya dengan pengetahuan, sikap dan kemahiran / Shamsulariffin Samsudin, Borhanuddin Abdullah dan Chee Chen Soon

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan hubungan di antara reaksi pelajar terhadap program Pendidikan Luar dengan pengetahuan, sikap dan kemahiran diperoleh selepas program. Di samping itu, kajian ini juga dijalankan untuk menentukan perbezaan terhadap pengetahuan, sikap dan kemahiran pelajar sebelum dan selepas program. Reka bentuk kajian adalah berbentuk korelasi yang melibatkan 182 responden (L=96, P=86) yang mengikuti Program Pensiswazahan Guru Sekolah Rendah (PPGSR). Kajian ini menggunakan Model Penilaian Kirkpatrick 1994, sebagai model penilaian dan menggunakan soal selidik sebagai instrumen kajian dengan menggunakan format likert-scale. Analisis yang digunakan dalam kajian ini adalah analisis diskriptif, ujian-t berpasangan dan korelasi bagi menghuraikan dapatan kajian. Melalui analisis diskriptif menunjukkan tahap reaksi pelajar terhadap program Pendidikan Luar yang dijalankan adalah pada tahap yang tinggi (M=4.00, SP=0.34). Bagi penganalisaan pengetahuan, sikap dan kemahiran sebelum dan selepas program menunjukkan peningkatan selepas program; pengetahuan min 3.67 (SP=0.41) sebelum program dan min 4.05 (SP=0.34) selepas program; sikap min 3.66 (SP=0.27) sebelum program dan min 4.06 (SP=0.28) selepas program; kemahiran min 3.78 (SP=0.22) sebelum program dan min 4.03 (SP=0.28) selepas program. Terdapat perbezaan yang signifikan terhadap pengetahuan (t = -9.94, p = 0.00), sikap (t = -12.9, p = 0.00) dan kemahiran (t = -9.12, p = 0.00) sebelum dan selepas program dijalankan. Manakala terdapat hubungan signifikan di antara reaksi pelajar terhadap program Pendidikan Luar dengan pengetahuan (r=0.20, p=0.00), sikap (r=0.21, p=0.00) dan kemahiran (r=0.20, p=0.02). Perancangan dan penyusunan terhadap keseluruhan program adalah dapat memenuhi kehendak pelajar. Pelajar juga cenderung untuk mempelajari dan berubah kepada sesuatu yang lebih baik dari segi pengetahuan, sikap dan kemahiran selepas program. Peningkatan terhadap pengetahuan, sikap dan kemahiran adalah sangat berkait dengan keberkesanan perancangan dan pengolahan sesuatu program

Reaksi pelajar terhadap program Pendidikan Luar dan hubungannya dengan pengetahuan, sikap dan kemahiran

Kajian ini dijalankan untuk menentukan hubungan di antara reaksi pelajar terhadap program Pendidikan Luar dengan pengetahuan, sikap dan kemahiran diperoleh selepas program. Kajian ini juga untuk menentukan perbezaan pengetahuan, sikap dan kemahiran pelajar sebelum dan selepas program. Reka bentuk kajian kuantitatif ini melibatkan 182 responden (L=96, P=86) yang mengikuti Program Pensiswazahan Guru Sekolah Rendah. Kajian ini menggunakan Model Penilaian Kirkpatrick 1994, sebagai model penilaian. Borang soal selidik sebagai instrumen kajian dengan menggunakan format likert-scale. Data dianalisis menggunakan statistik diskriptif, ujian-t berpasangan dan korelasi. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan tahap reaksi pelajar terhadap program Pendidikan Luar yang dijalankan adalah pada tahap yang tinggi (M=4.00, SP=0.34). Bagi penganalisaan pengetahuan, sikap dan kemahiran sebelum dan selepas program menunjukkan terdapat peningkatan selepas mereka mengikuti program; Nilai min bagi peningkatan ialah 3.67 (SP=0.41) sebelum program dan nilai min meningkat kepada 4.05 (SP=0.34) selepas program; Nilai min bagi sikap 3.66 (SP=0.27) sebelum program dan min 4.06 (SP=0.28) selepas program; Nilai min bagi kemahiran ialah 3.78 (SP=0.22) sebelum program dan min 4.03 (SP=0.28) selepas program. Terdapat perbezaan yang signifikan terhadap pengetahuan (t= -9.94, p= 0.01), sikap (t= -12.9, p= 0.01) dan kemahiran (t= -9.12, p= 0.01) sebelum dan selepas program dijalankan. Manakala terdapat hubungan signifikan di antara reaksi pelajar terhadap program Pendidikan Luar dengan pengetahuan (r=0.20, p=0.01), sikap (r=0.21, p=0.01) dan kemahiran (r=0.20, p=0.02). Pelajar cenderung untuk mempelajari dan berubah kepada sesuatu yang lebih baik dari segi pengetahuan, sikap dan kemahiran selepas mengikuti program. Peningkatan terhadap pengetahuan, sikap dan kemahiran pula berkait dengan keberkesanan perancangan dan pengolahan sesuatu program itu

The level of the functional movement screen among traditional dancers

Movement assessments are commonly used to assess athlete’s risk of injury as well as basic and specific skill movement patterns; however, dance is identified to be differing from sports because the average dancer’s training load is higher than the athletes. This study aims to identify the difference in the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) level among traditional dancers in Malaysia. A quasi-experimental study design was adopted, which involved 66 dancers (M = 33; F = 33). The study comprised traditional dancers from three ethnic backgrounds, namely, Malay, Chinese and Indian. The descriptive analysis described the level of the dancers’ FMS, as follows: Malay (M = 16.18, SD = 2.062), Chinese (M = 18.50, SD = 1.102), Indian (M = 18.23, SD = 1.445). The ANOVA analysis found a significant difference in the FMS scores among all three groups of dancers, F (2,63) = 14.026, p >.000. The deep squat, hurdle step, shoulder mobility, active straight leg raise and trunk stability tests for push-up indicated a significant difference, whereas the inline lunges test and rotational stability tests showed no significance difference. However, the Post Hoc analysis showed no significant difference between the Chinese and Indian dancers. It can be concluded that there is a difference in FMS scores between Malay, Chinese and Indian dancers. FMS may be a useful tool to help identify dancers about the risk of injury and improve their movement quality

A systematic literature review on the impact of participation in sport and physical activities on psychological resilience

Participation in sports and physical activity (PA) is often considered a potential contributor to psychological resilience due to its physical, cognitive, and social benefits. This review aims to synthesize an extensive overview of the existing knowledge landscape, shedding light on the mechanisms through which sport and PA may contribute to psychological resilience among students. Guided by the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) statement review method, we comprehensively searched key databases, including EBSCOhost and Scopus. Note that a total of 353 publications were initially determined. The final finding data concludes that 15 met the selection criteria. The findings were synthesized based on three themes: enhancing positive mental health, reducing negative emotions, and mitigating depression and anxiety. These outcomes highlight the transformative potential of sports and PAs in nurturing a robust psychological foundation among student populations. However, it calls for more robust and standardized research approaches. This is with implications suggesting the integration of sports and PA into comprehensive mental health programs, emphasizing their multifaceted benefits beyond psychological resilience. Tailoring interventions, recognizing the social aspects, and emphasizing the personalized approach can contribute to more effective mental health promotion strategies for students

Effect of 360° TitaniUM Core Strength Exercise© on pain intensity and trunk extensor performance amongst chronic non-specific low back pain in Malaysian government sector workers

This preliminary study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the 360° TitaniUM Core Strength Exercise© on both pain intensity and trunk extensor performance amongst chronic non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) in Malaysian government sector workers. Participants with chronic NSLBP were randomly assigned into either the interventions or control group. Participants in the intervention groups received a 12-week program of the 360° TitaniUM Core Strength Exercise© with progressively increased on the frequency, intensity, or duration of training, while the control group received no treatment. Pain intensity and trunk extensor performance were assessed at pre-intervention and post-intervention. The results showed a significant improvement in pain intensity and trunk extensor performance in all intervention groups compared to the control group, with the intervention duration group and intervention intensity group indicated a superior improvement, respectively. Although the intervention groups experienced a great reduction in pain intensity, no statistically significant difference was observed between all groups. Whereas there was a significant interaction between time and groups on trunk extensor performance between all the interventions and control group. These findings suggest that the 360° TitaniUM Core Strength Exercise© with appropriate dosage of exercise is an effective core exercise program for managing chronic NSLBP

The effect of tissue flossing technique on sports and injury prevention and rehabilitation: a systematic review of recent research

Flossband, as a novel and effective tissue flossing technique, is becoming increasingly popular in the field of athletic training, sports injury prevention, and rehabilitation. The purpose of this literature review is to summarize updated evidence about the effects of flossband application on joint range of motion (ROM), pain, muscle tightness, strength, and physical functional performance as well as identify research gaps for future study. Google Scholar, PubMed, EBSCO, and Web of Science were used to search related articles. The keywords of floss bands, flossbands, floss band, tissue flossing, flossing band, voodoo floss band, voodoo floss bands, track floss, rock floss, life floss band, and Rogue voodoo floss were used to extract target articles. English journal articles, full-text available, and content related to outcome measures were included. Conference abstracts, books, case studies, guideline reviews were omitted. 23 full-text journal articles were included for further qualitative analysis after removing duplicates and deleting articles that violate the screening criterion. Flossband application on limbs, soft tissue, or joints with about 50% flossing tension or 150 mmHg wrapping pressure could have small to medium effects on the parameters of ROM, muscle stiffness, muscle strength, and physical function performance, and large effects on pain management. Most previous studies were mainly focused on the acute effect of flossband application on peripheral joints or soft tissues in healthy and active participants or well-trained athletes. Therefore, for future studies, more evidence is needed on the benefits of long-term flossband trunk application and concerning patients with various diseases

Effects of functional training on muscle strength, jumping, and functional movement screen in Wushu athletes: a systematic review

This study aims to analyse the effects of functional training on muscle strength, jumping, and functional movement screen in wushu athletes. Methods: This study followed the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). A systematic search of electronic databases was also conducted, including EBSCOhost, Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, CNKI, Google Scholar, and Wanfang. The Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale was an effective indicator to evaluate the quality of studies included in the systematic review. Results: This systematic review included 474 participants aged 8–24 years old. The intervention period for most studies was 12 weeks. Among the included studies, 6 focused on muscle strength, 4 on jumping performance, and 11 on functional movement screen. Conclusion: These articles have been analysed, and the positive impact of functional training interventions on muscle strength, jumping, and functional movement screen of wushu athletes has been verified

Mechanical Interaction Within Badminton Forehand Shot Technique: A Review Paper

Background: The performance outcome model in qualitative technique analysis can determine the mechanical interactions between a performance outcome and the factors that yield such results in sports techniques. Very little attention has been received for badminton forehand shots for such model work, considering the significance of this technical skill as fundamental to play badminton and as important offensive shots. Objective: This study proposes a performance outcome model that associates performance criteria and relevant mechanical variables in the badminton forehand shot technique. Methods: Literature review provided the basis of model development. The Literature research in this paper was conducted in the following databases; PubMed, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar Medline, Pedro, and Cinahl. An additional search (including relevant grey literature) was also done on the internet through ResearchGate. Relevant literature research related to the keywords such as biomechanics of badminton, badminton forehand shot, biomechanical analysis, badminton performance, racquet sports, performance indicators, technique analysis and technique models were included and reviewed. Results: The results managed to present a synthesis of the literature review and provided constructive discussions as a basis to propose a performance outcome model that illustrates mechanical interactions that contribute to badminton forehand and shot technique performance. Conclusions: This model manages to find mechanical relationships and allows for a better grasp of understanding the association between performance criteria and mechanics in the badminton forehand shot technique, which is bases on the kinetic chain principle through the body segmental coordination

Effects of 360° TitaniUM Core Strength Exercise on physical performances and low back pain in amateur table tennis players

This studyinvestigatedthe effectsof the 360° TitaniUM Core Strength Exercise© on thephysical performances of amateur table tennis (TT) players withinthe Malaysian public sector and its potential to reduce the risk of low back pain (LBP).Twenty participants were recruited from various government departments in Negeri Sembilan. They were randomly assigned to either the core exercise group (CE) or the control group (CON). The CEgroup underwent a six-week intervention featuring the 360° TitaniUM Core Strength Exercise©, while the CONgroup followed their usual routine. Physical performanceswere assessed using isometric endurance, flexibility, strength, balance, and stability tests, whereas LBP was measured throughthe Visual Analog Scale (VAS). The results exhibitedsignificant improvements in CE group's isometric endurance, flexibility, and strength (p< .05), along with notable enhancements in trunk balance and stability.Furthermore, the CE group demonstrated a trend towards reduced LBP risk as indicated by VAS scores (p< .05). These findings suggest that the 360° TitaniUM Core Strength Exercise© holds promise for enhancing physical performancesand potentially mitigating LBP among amateur TT players in the Malaysian public sector. Further research could explore long-term effects anditspotential applications across diverse populations and sports disciplines