Comparison of Some Biomotoric Properties and Anthropometric Measurements of Male Basketball and Football Players

The purpose of this study is to determine and compare some biomotoric properties and anthropometric measurements of Antalya Muratpaşa High School Boys’ Basketball Team and Football Team.  Thirty volunteering players from Antalya Muratpaşa High School Boys’ Basketball and Football Teams participated in the study. Fifteen of the participants were from the Basketball Team and 15 were from Football Team. The mean age of the Football Team was 16,3 ±0,9 years; mean body weight was 65,6 ±9,4 kg, mean height was 170,3 ±6,7 cm; and the mean age of the Basketball Team was 15,5 ±0,74 years, mean body weight was 64,8 ±11,7 kg, mean height was 178,6 ±6,1 cm. As well as the height, weight, age values of the 15 Basketballer and 15 Footballer Boys’, the right and left grip force, back force, sprint tests, leg force, free vertical jump, subcutaneous fat measurements from 8 different points, and circumference measurements from 7 different points were taken. As a result of the comparison between some biomotoric properties, a significant difference was found between the vertical jump test values of the Basketball Team and Football Team (p<0, 05). When the Basketball and Football teams participating in the study were compared, it was determined that there was a statistically significant difference between the calf area sub-cutaneous fat measurement values (p<0, 05). No statistically significant differences were found in the measurements of shoulder, chest inspiration, chest expiration, arm, forearm, thigh circumference, calf circumference, hip circumferences of the Boys’ Basketball and Football players who participated in our study (p<0,05). A statistically significant difference was found in the 10-m speed run tests of the Boys’ Basketball Team and Football Team Players (p<0,05). The data of the study were analyzed in Independent Samples T Test (p<0,05) according to statistical significance levels. Nobody should doubt that positive science is affecting all sports disciplines in the light of technological developments in our present age and it will continue even more in the future with more efficient and faster use to serve sports and sportsmen. In this context, it was aimed in the present study to determine how young sportsmen are suitable for their branches, and also to determine the missing and full aspects of their present biomotoric and physical statuses, supplement the missing aspects, and improve the full ones

Effects of interval sprint trainings on lactate level and heart rate

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of interval sprint trainings on lactate level and heart rate in elite swimmers. 10 licenced swimmers (5 male-5 female) participated in the study voluntarily who train regularly at the Akdeniz University Swimming Team and as individual whose mean age was 20,20±1,54 years, the mean sport age was 9,10±1,59 years,  the mean height was 175,00±8,39 cm and the mean of weight was in pre-test 67,07±10,74 kg; in post-test 67,18±10,37 kg. Lactate and heart rate tests were applied to the swimmers at the beginning and end of training program that was 8 weeks, 4 days a week, at least 120 minutes a day and including interval sprints in its content. Handled datas were compared by using “Paired t Test” by SPSS 22.0 statistic programme. As a result of lactate and heart rate pre and post-test values, the differences were found to be statistically significant (p&lt;0,05). According to the data obtained, positive improvements were observed in the swimming performances. In addition, it has been concluded that interval sprint trainings have also positive impacts on lactate levels and heart rates. We believe that our study will make positive contribution to sportive performance of swimmers as well as providing reference values for swimming coaches applying interval trainings in swimming

INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATION OF THE LEG VOLUME TO THE ANAEROBIC POWER VALUES IN THE ELITE SWIMMERS

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship of leg volume to the anaerobic power values in elite swimmers. The average age of the participants was 16.50 ± 52 years, the average age of the sport was 7.83 ± 1.69 years, the average height was 176.36 ± 6.71 cm, body weight average of 66.16 ± 8.56 kg who participated in the swimming competitions and participated in the swimming competitions regularly in Antalya Kulaç Swimming Specialized Sports Club. Right leg volume, left leg volume, total leg volume and anaerobic strength tests of the players were taken. There was a significant positive correlation between the right leg volume and the anaerobic power relationship, the left leg volume with the anaerobic relationship, and the total leg volume with the anaerobic power association values (p &lt;0,05). As a result, the leg volume in the elite swimmers has positive anaerobic results. For this reason, it is suggested that the training programs to be applied should include mainly leg exercises.  Article visualizations

The effect of 6-week balance training on soccer-specific technical skills in soccer players

Due to the nature of football, players perform a series of unstable movements during the game. In this context, balance skill is important for football players. The aim of the study is to examine the effects of balance training on football specific technical skills. 22 male amateur football players competing in the 1st amateur league participated by filling a "Informed Volunteer Form". Participants were randomly divided into Balance Training Group (BTG) and Classic Football Training Group (CFTG). Before the training session, physical characteristics such as age, height, body weight, as well as Flamingo balance, Star balance, Yeagley (Bounce), Mor-Christian football general ability (drilling, shooting and short-distance passing) and long distance passing tests were applied. While the 6-week classical football training protocol was applied to the CFTG group, additional balance training was performed to the BTG group. The total training loads of both training groups were equal. The analysis of the data was evaluated according to the significance level of p<0.05 in the SPSS 20 statistical program. The pretest and post-test values of the BTG and CFTG groups were recorded, and the "Paired Samples and Independent Samples Test" was applied to the data with normal distribution, and the "Wilcoxon and Mann Whitney Test" for unnormal distribution. As a result, it was hypothesized that the balance training methods would improve the technical skills of football players in the dominant and nondominant legs. As a result of this study, it was seen that the balance training methods applied in the research improved the technical skills of the football players in the dominant and non-dominant legs, and there was a statistically significant differences p<0,05). As a result of the findings we obtained in our study, the balance training method we used; It was seen that the research group developed both balance skills and technical skills in the dominant and non-dominant legs, and this development was a statistically significant improvement

An Empirical Study on the Effects of Sea Ice on Ship Tonnage per Centimeter and Cargo Operations

Many ports around the world are threatened by sea ice. Access by merchant ships to these ports is ensured by ice-breaking services. For the sensitivity of calculations of the amount of cargo on vessels carrying out loading and discharging in waters covered with ice, the calculations need to be modified. This study aims to investigate the effects of sea ice in different thicknesses on the calculations of the cargo amounts, especially the effects on the tonnage per centimeter (TPC) values of the vessels. There is a limited number of studies on ice resistance of zero-speed vessels. An experimental study was performed to gauge the impact of ice on vessel draughts on a scale ship model. The scaled TPC weights were applied under two separate loading conditions on the scale model ship. Such processes were repeated for various ice thicknesses. The results indicated that an increase in TPC values was in a linear relationship with ice thickness and was found under both loading conditions. In analyses based on the scale model according to the draft marks, the ice friction created an overloaded case. In the stability booklets, it is assumed that adding the amount of increase in TPC value as a correction would resolve disputes over the amount of loaded cargo and can circumvent overloading cases

An empirical study on the effects of sea ice on ship tonnage per centimeter and cargo operations

Many ports around the world are threatened by sea ice. Access by merchant ships to these ports is ensured by ice-breaking services. For the sensitivity of calculations of the amount of cargo on vessels carrying out loading and discharging in waters covered with ice, the calculations need to be modified. This study aims to investigate the effects of sea ice in different thicknesses on the calculations of the cargo amounts, especially the effects on the tonnage per centimeter (TPC) values of the vessels. There is a limited number of studies on ice resistance of zero-speed vessels. An experimental study was performed to gauge the impact of ice on vessel draughts on a scale ship model. The scaled TPC weights were applied under two separate loading conditions on the scale model ship. Such processes were repeated for various ice thicknesses. The results indicated that an increase in TPC values was in a linear relationship with ice thickness and was found under both loading conditions. In analyses based on the scale model according to the draft marks, the ice friction created an overloaded case. In the stability booklets, it is assumed that adding the amount of increase in TPC value as a correction would resolve disputes over the amount of loaded cargo and can circumvent overloading cases

Alt üriner sistem semptomlu hastalarda cinsel disfonksiyonun araştırılması, testosteron, leptin, kan lipidleri ile ilişkisi: Alfa bloker (Tamsulosin) tedavisi sonrası yeniden değerlendirme

Introduction: Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with BPH and erectile dysfunction (ED) are common problems in aging male. In this study, we aimed to determine the causes of the relationship between LUTS and ED, and the possible effects of body mass index (BMI), serum leptin, free testosterone (fT) and lipid levels on LUTS and ED etiology. Materials and Methods: Between June 2003 and February 2004, 46 patients were recruited in this study. All patients underwent physical examination including digital rectal examination, urine analysis, uroflowmetry and residual urine volume assessment. Serum leptin, lipid and free testosterone levels were analyzed. All patients' BMI were determined. Thirty-three patients received alpha blocker treatment and 13 patients were in the watchful waiting group. Erectile capacity and voiding symptoms of the patients were analyzed with International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5), International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), respectively before and after alpha blocker treatments. Ejaculatory function was assessed with Danish Prostate Symptom Score sexual-function questionnaire (DAN-PSSsex). Data were analyzed using the Pearson correlation test, Mann-Whitney test and Kruskal-Wallis test. Results: There was a negative correlation between IPSS and IIEF (p;lt;0.05). The incidences of ED in patients with LUTS were 50%, 81.8% and 69.2% in patients with mild, moderate and severe symptom, respectively. The frequency of erectile dysfunction was very high in patients especially with moderate symptoms. After alpha blocker treatment the percentage of patients with mild symptoms decreased, but those with moderate and severe symptoms increased. In our study there was no significant correlation between IIEF and fT levels but the mean level of fT in patients with ED was under 15 ng/ml. There was no correlation between serum lipid levels and the other parameters. Conclusion: There is a strong correlation between LUTS and ED. As the severity of LUTS increases the incidence of ED increases. Alpha blocker treatment seems to slightly increase the incidence of ED and ejaculatory problems. Patients with LUTS and ED have lower levels of fT, but this is not statistically significant. There is no correlation between serum lipids and other parameters. Leptin levels might be important in predicting LUTS and ED relationship for future research.Çalışmamızda, alt üriner sistem semptomları (AÜSS) ve erektil disfonksiyon (ED) birlikteliğin olası nedenlerini ve bu nedenler ile bazı değişkenlerin (vücut kitle indeksi (VKİ), serum leptin, serbest testosteron (sT), kan lipidleri) ilişkisini incelemeyi amaçladık. Temmuz 2003-Şubat 2004 arası 46 hasta çalışmaya alındı. Tüm hastalara parmakla rektal muayeneyi içeren fizik muayene, tam idrar analizi, idrar akım hızı ve rezidüel idrar volümü incelemesi yapılmıştır. Ayrıca hastaların serum lipid değerleri, serum serbest testosteron düzeyleri ve serum leptin düzeyleri ölçülmüştür. Hastaların VKİ'leri belirlenmiştir. Hastaların semptom süreleri belirlenerek IPSS, IIEF ve DAN-PSS seks soru formları ile tedavi öncesi ve sonrası AÜSS, erektil fonksiyon ve ejakülatuar durumları incelendi. AÜSS skoru ile ED semptom skoru arasında negatif bir korelasyon tespit edilmiştir (p0.05). Alfa bloker tedavisi sonrası hafif ED sıklığında azalma saptanırken, orta ve şiddetli ED formlarında artış saptanmıştır. IIEF ile serbest testosteron arasında anlamlı bir korelasyon görülmemiştir. Kan lipidleri ile çalışılan hiçbir parametre arasında bağlantı tespit edilmemiştir. Leptin düzeyi ED olan grupta ED olmayan gruba göre daha düşük saptanmıştır. AÜSS için ilaç kullanımı önerilen hastaların çoğunda AÜSS'de gerileme ancak ED'de ve ejakülatuar sorunlarda artış tespit edilmiştir. AÜSS'nin şiddeti arttıkça ereksiyon kaybı da artmaktadır. AÜSS ile gelen ve medikal tedavi ihtiyacı olan hastaların özellikle ED açısından değerlendirilmesi önemlidir. Gelecekteki çalışmalarda, AÜSS ve ED birlikteliğini öngörmede leptin seviyeleri önem kazanabilir