Expectation and satisfaction of youths who participate to summer camps in Turkey

Summer camps are an international voluntary youth movement. It provides positive changes in youth’s behavior. The purpose of this study was to determine the perspectives and expectations of the youths who attended as campers in Turkish summer camps and to give broad information about physical conditions of the camps and their practice methods. Between the ages of 18-24, total of 416 youths have participated. The survey has 32 questions and acquired data was analyzed with a statistical program in level of p<0.05. In conclusion, camps had the opportunity to make long lasting friendships in a friendly environment

Examination of Changes in Certain Biochemical Parameters Before and After Acute Training in Kick Boxers

Kickbox is one of the modern martial sports. The psychophysiological demands of a kickbox competition require that athletes achieve high thresholds in various aspects of physical fitness.The aim of this study is to analyze and evaluate the physiological properties of kickbox athletes and the activity profile properly in order to put forward proposals for training and new scientific research fields. The blood samples, which were taken before and after the maximal training applied to athletes according to the period, were studied. A total of 50 athletes, including 39 male and 11 female amateurs, were included in the study, with an average age of 20.08±6.33 years. All participants were informed about the study and necessary approvals. There was a significant difference between males and females in terms of BMI (Body Mass Index). It was observed that the GSH values of the athletes increased before and after training in both males and females. On the other hand, IL-1B (interleukin) only increased in males (p<0.05). The information obtained shows that the analyses of the before and after training male kickboxers at the amateur level are significantly more different than that of women. Since GSH is an effective tripeptide of antioxidants involved in the detoxification of harmful compounds, its synthesis is very important for metabolism. It can be said that GSH (glutathione) level may increase with normal exercise in daily life and training in athletes. Furthermore, the athletes should be analyzed metabolically well in response to the stress that may be caused by heavy exercise, and the exercise for improving performance should be achieved by detecting biochemical changes

Etkili yönetici görüşlerine göre zaman yönetiminde belirgin olan kişisel faktörler

Bireylerin kişilikleri ve işlerindeki çalışma alışkanlıkları, kendilerinin zamanı kullanma biçimlerini önemli derecede etkilemektedir. Bir başka ifade ile, kişilik yapısının ve bazı kişisel özelliklerin zaman ihtiyaçları ve çalışma alışkanlıkları üzerinde belirleyici etkilerinin de olduğu söylenebilir. Geri dönüşü mümkün olmayan ve etkin bir şekilde kullanılması gereken en değerli kaynaklardan biri olan zaman örgütlerin başarıya ulaşmasında önemli bir rol oynamaktadır. Zamanın kullanımı ile ilgili süreci yönlendirenler ise örgütün temel unsurlarından olan yöneticilerdir. Günümüzde yöneticiler çok yoğun ve karmaşık ortamda çalışmaktadırlar. Yöneticilerin zamanı etkin kullanmaları ve yönetmeleri; örgütün bütün kaynaklarının da aynı şekilde kullanılması yönünde önemli ölçüde fayda sağlayacak ve örgütün başarı düzeyini yükseltecektir. Bu çalışmada analitik metot kullanılarak, zaman yönetimini etkileyen önemli bazı kişisel faktörlerin yöneticiler açısından ele alınıp değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Konu ile ilgili literatür taraması yapılarak elde edilen veriler sonucunda zamanın yöneticiler tarafından nasıl en etkin biçimde kullanılabileceği hususunda değerlendirme yapılmıştır

COMPARISON OF SOME BIOCHEMICAL VARIABLES DURING KICKBOXING COMPETITIONS

Background: Kickboxing is a high-intensity, intermittent combat sport, which is characterized by short-term complex abilities and tactical key movements. In this study, it was aimed to investigate the factors related to variability in potential biochemical parameters and competition behavior of high-level kickboxing athletes. Methods: Blood samples of athletes, which were obtained pre- and post-maximal competition applied in accordance with the period, were investigated. In the study, a total of 50 athletes, which consisted of 39 male and 11 female amateur athletes with a mean age of 20.08 ± 6.33. Results: Significant differences were determined in the Body Mass Index (BMI) values between females and males. It was determined that athletes’ Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Alanine Transaminase (ALT), Total Oxidant Level (TOL) and Malondialdehyde (MDA) values were significantly increased pre- and post-competition while it was determined that Total Antioxidant Level (TAL) were significantly decreased (

A study on assertiveness level of college students who are doing orienteering sports

In essence, Assertiveness is an inclination to undertake new and daring enterprises. Namely, it’s the trait of being adventurous. Assertiveness is an important aspect of communication with others, and it’s also a decisive factor of getting engage with people. In this study, it’s aimed to study Assertiveness level of college students who is doing Orienteering Sports in terms of some variables. This study is carried out will a survey of 7 questions regarding students’ personal information and Rathus’ Assertiveness Schedule which contents 30 questions. This study is carried out in Balikesir, Turkey during College Orienteering Sports Olympics. 192 males and 68 females (Total of 260) college students volunteered to participate with the research. Collected data is analyzed with SPSS distribution of frequency, arithmetic sequence and T-Test. Error rate in this study assumed as 0, 5.According to the study, college students who are involved with Orienteering Sports have Assertiveness level of middle, high or highest level as stated by 260 of the participants. Also, it is found that males’ assertiveness level is higher compared to female participants. Besides, students with ages to have higher assertiveness levels. Study also shows that where students come from makes no difference in terms of assertiveness level. As a result, it has been found that students involved in Orienteering Sports have higher assertiveness level and their previous sports history also contributes in a positive way

Analysis of basic value levels of sport high school and general high school students according to receiving physical education and sports courses

The aim of this study was to analyze basic value level of Anatolian Sport High School and General High School students according to their receiving Physical Education and Sports courses. As 296 girls and 324 boys from General High School and 84 boys and 49 girls from Anatolian High School students, totally 753 students participated in research. In order to collect data related to independent and dependent variables, “Personal Information Form” and “Portrait Values Scale” were applied to high school students. Research data was evaluated by using Independent Sample T Test with statistics packet program. According to research results, meaningful difference in support of General High School was found at humanistic basic values which Power, Success, Excitement, Self-Management, Universalism, Benevolence, Compliance and Safety related to sub dimension according to Anatolian Sport High School and General High School students school types. Besides it was found that total points related to basic values vary according to gender and meaningful differences were found for the benefit of the girls. Meaningful differences were not found at Hedonism and Conventionalism sub levels

The Effects of Unit Exercises on the Hand Grip Strength of Arm Wrestlers

The aim of this research is to evaluate the change in the hand grip strength of the male arm wrestlers before and after a unit of exercise. The participants of the research consist of sportsmen (n=16) of Fırat University arm wrestling team in 18-25 age group.Within the scope of the research, all of the tests and measurements (age, length, body weight, sports age, hand grip strength) were carried out on the experimental group before they started training and the same tests were repeated just after the exercises. A unit of exercise program consisted of warm up, cool down, and 5 sets of weight lifting with 12 repetitions and intensity of 70% that were in that day’s plan and program applied by the trainer.While descriptive statistics were adopted in the statistical analysis, to identify the significance level between the hand grip strength before and after the exercise paired sample t-test analysis was used. The significance level was shown as α = 0.05 in the analyses. While the right hand grip strength of the sportsmen (n=16) was statistically significant at 51.1062 ± 1.69709 before and 49.0437 ± 1.71770 (p=0.000) after the exercise, the left hand grip strength was statistically significant at 46.9000 ± 1.16179 before and 45.8063 ± 1.30078 (p=0.000) after the exercise.In conclusion, it was observed that there is a statistically significant negative decline in the hand grip strength of the arm wrestling sportsmen after a unit of exercise and it can be said that it is because of the exhaustion expected after the exercise

Zihinsel engellilerde basketbol antrenmanının fiziksel uygunluk üzerine etkilerinin belirlenmesi

TÜRKÇE TEZ BAŞLIK: Zihinsel Engelli Bireylerde Basketbol Antrenmanının Fiziksel Uygunluk Üzerine Etkilerinin Belirlenmesi Adı ve Soyadı: Yüksel Savucu Danışmanın Adı: Doç. Dr. Bilsen Sirmen Kabul Tarihi: 16.02.2005 Program: Doktora Anabilim Dalı: Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bu çalışmada zihinsel engelli bireylerde Basketbol antrenmanının fiziksel uygunluk üzerine etkilerinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Basketbol antrenmanı uygulamasıyla; bu bireylerin takım arkadaşlarıyla bir uyum içinde olmaları, fiziksel uygunluk ve hareket davranışlarında gelişme kaydedilmesi hedeflenmiştir. Metin Sabancı Spastik Çocuklar Merkezinde eğitim gören 18-25 yaşları arasında, çalışma için gerekli fonksiyonel becerileri engelleyecek fiziksel engeli olmayan, 15'i deney grubuna ve 15'i kontrol grubuna rastlantısal olarak ayrılmış toplam 30 Eğitilebilir zihinsel engelli birey haftada iki gün (Salı, Perşembe) ve 70 dakika olmak üzere üç aylık bir basketbol antrenmanına (Özel Olimpiyat Oyunları) katılmış deney grubunun, antrenman programı öncesi ve sonrası, kontrol grubunun ise ön test ve son testlerde Fiziksel uygunluk ve Antropometrik özellikleri ölçülmüştür. Basketbol antrenman için Özel Olimpiyat Oyunları Basketbol Yetenek Değerlendirme Testi (BSAT) ve engelliler için geliştirilmiş Brockport Test Bataryasına göre uygulanan fiziksel & fizyolojik (vücut ağırlığı, boy, vücut yağ yüzdesi, beden kitle indeksi (BKİ), 16 metre mekik koşusu, bacak kuvveti, el-pençe kuvveti, düz kol asılı kalma, bükülü kol asılı kalma, modifiye mekik, izometrik şınav, otur-eriş ve omuz esnekliği) ölçümler ve Anaerobik uygunluk (dikey sıçrama ve 20 metre sprint) ölçümleri alınmıştır. Grupların ön-test ve son-test karşılaştırılmalarında Wilcoxon eşleştirilmiş iki örnek testi, grupların gelişim farklarında Mann-Whitney U testi uygulanmış ve parametreler arasında p<0,05 ve p<0,01 düzeyinde ilişkiler aranmıştır. Çalışma sonunda, fiziksel aktivitelerin insan vücudu üzerindeki olumlu etkilerinin engelli insanlar içinde önemli yararlar sağladığı saptanmış, basketbol uygulamasına katılan engelli bireylerin fiziksel uygunluk düzeylerinin ve hareket davranışlarının geliştiği görülmüştür. Anahtar Kelimeler: Zihinsel engelli, Basketbol antrenmanı, Fiziksel uygunluk İNGİLİZCE TEZ BAŞLIK: Determination the Effects of Basketball Training to the Physical Fitness of People with Mental Disabilities Adı ve Soyadı: Yüksel Savucu Danışmanın Adı: Doç. Dr. Bilsen Sirmen Kabul Tarihi: 16.02.2005 Program: Doktora Anabilim Dalı: Beden Eğitimi ve Spor SUMMARY The aim of this study was to determinate the effects of basketball training on the physical fitness of people with mental disability. Basketball training programs aimed to achieve improvement on their physical and movement skills and to create the soul of team among mentally challenged people. Total 30 trainable individuals with mental disability attending to the school in Metin Sabancı Spastic Children Centre whom were between 18-25 years (15 experimental-15 control groups) were chosen randomly into this study. Individuals in the experimental group were applied basketball training (Special Olympics Games) as twice in a week for 70 minutes each, totally for three month, on their physical fitness and anthropometric characteristics. The control group also was assessed according to the same program as pretest and posttest. Special Olimpics Games Basketball Skills Assesment Test and Brockport Test Procedures for adapted children were used for both groups. To analyse the statistical datas, Wilcoxon paired two test was used to compare the results of the pre-test and post-test of groups. Mann-Whitney U test was used to determine the differences of groups in the level of p<0,05 and p<0,01. In conclusion, it was shown that basketball training can be proposed as an effective tools for trainable mentally disabled individuals to provide improvement on their physical and movement skills. Key Words: Mentally disabled, Basketball training,