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    Examine of mobbing via humour styles of lecturers at schools of physical education and sport
    (Horizon Research Publishing, 2018) Cengiz R.; Sunay H.; Yasar O.M.
    The aim of the study was to examine the mobbing via humour of the lecturers at Schools of Physical Education and Sport. The sample of the study consisted of 470 lecturers dutied at those schools. In order to analyze the lecturers' perception levels about mobbing via humour behaviours, the "Scale of Humour Behaviours" was used. T-test and One Way ANOVA were used to determine whether the lecturers' humour styles differ or not according to independent variables. The data showed that the lowest average point was in the group aged 22-32 on average rather than the other age groups in the sub-dimension of Rejecting and Sarcastic Humour Styles (p<0.05). As a result, the relevant lecturers in the low age group were more interested in positive humour styles such as affirmative social humour although they were exposed to rejecting and sarcastic humour styles from time to time. When the lecturers have social humour styles and use these humours in a positive way, they will contribute to run more properly and to make more constructive decisions in favour of students in the process of having terminal behaviours which is a reason for having universities. © 2018 by authors. All rights reserved.
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    The relationship between humor styles and five factor personality traits of physical education and sports students
    (Horizon Research Publishing, 2018) Isik U.; Cengiz R.
    The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between the humor styles and personality of the students of Physical Education and Sports College. The sample of the study consists of 732 students who have been established by random method and study in four different physical education and sports colleges of Turkey in 2014-2015 the spring term. "The Five Factor Personality Traits" and "Humor Styles Questionnaire" were applied to determine scores of the five factors personality traits and humor styles of students. The findings of this research have been summarized below. No significant difference has been found between average scores of participating students' gender, personality and humor styles. In terms of age variable, the mean neuroticism scores of participants in the age range from 23 and above are significantly higher in comparison to participants in the age range 22 and below. Consequently, it has been determined that there is a relation between the five factor personality traits and students' humor styles, besides it has been raised significant differences on their five factor personality traits and humor styles according to variables of participants' age and class. © 2018 by authors. All rights reserved.
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    The comparison of personality profiles of sports and non-sports group by six-factor model of personality
    (Horizon Research Publishing, 2018) Zekioglu A.; Tatar A.; Ozdemir H.
    Since the HEXACO framework of personality is relatively newer than other models, the number of studies conducted relying on this model is fewer respectively. For this reason, the purpose of the present study is to examine the sports participation and personality relation in non-athlete adults based on the above-mentioned personality model and to compare personality profiles of the individuals who do and who do not engage in sports. The people who agreed to take part in this study were 1013 people in total, 537 of them were female and 476 were male. The main effect in the whole group was statistically significant. When the result is considered for the factors separately, statistically significant differences were detected among the groups for the Honesty-Humility factor, for the Emotionality factor, for the Extraversion factor and for the Openness to Experience factor. The Main Effect was statistically significant in the female group. Statistically significant differences were determined among the groups for the Emotionality factor, for the Extraversion factor, for the Conscientiousness factor and for the Openness to Experience factor. When only the male group was considered, it was determined that the Main Effect was statistically significant. Statistically significant differences were detected among the groups for the Emotionality factor, for the Extraversion factor and for the Openness to Experience factor. When the study is evaluated in general terms, it is seen and can be said that there is a relation between doing sports and personality traits in a Turkish-speaking participant group. © 2018 by authors, all rights reserved.
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    Relationship between functional movement screen and athletic performance in children tennis players
    (Horizon Research Publishing, 2018) Yıldız S.
    FMS is one of the test battery that is used very common recently. Asymmetries and limitations of the functional movement patterns could be detected with this test battery. Study’s purpose was to evaluate the relationship between FMS and athletic performance parameters in prepubertal children. 28 male children voluntarily participated in the study (Age: 9.6 ± 0.7 years, Height: 134.1 ± 6.8 cm, Weight: 31.3 ± 4.1 kg, and Training Duration: 3.1 ± 1.3 years). In study’s results, a very significant relationship was found between FMS and static and dynamic balance and flexibility and CMJ (p<0.01). A significant relationship was found between FMS and agility and acceleration (p<0.05). Athletic performance parameters may predict with FMS test battery in prepubertal children. After athletic performance predicted if the quality of functional movement patterns are improved next stages of development may increase children’s tennis performance. © 2018 by authors. All rights reserved.
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    Somatic anxiety may represent archers' actual autonomic nervous system activity but how: Moderating role of personality traits
    (Horizon Research Publishing, 2018) Dal N.; Tok S.; Doğan E.; Balıkçı İ.; Zekioğlu A.; Çatıkkaş F.
    Objective: In the present study we aimed to examine the relationship between competitive anxiety, autonomic nervous system activity represented by Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and respiration, and performance in novice archers. We also interested in whether neuroticism may be a factor with a potential to moderate the link among anxiety, autonomic activity and archers' performance. Methods: The sample included 39 novice archers ranging in age from 18 to 27. Participants first completed to anxiety and neuroticism measures. Then, participants' HRV and respiration activity was measured for 4 minutes. Afterwards, participants shot 10 arrows from 18 m to an 80 cm diameter target while their HRV and respiration was measured. Shooting accuracy was determined in terms of radial distance (error) from the center of the target. To determine an overall performance score, the median value of the 10 arrows was calculated for each participant. Spearman correlation analyses together with linear regression were used to analyze obtained data set. Results: Overall, results indicated an association between respiration and anxiety. Moreover, results provided preliminary evidence that neuroticism may be a factor having potential to moderate the relationship between anxiety and autonomic activity before and during an archery competition. Discussion: Results of the present study suggested that determination of archers' performance should be based upon both physiological and psychological factors. © 2018 by authors. All rights reserved.
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    The relationship between start speed, acceleration and speed performances in soccer
    (Horizon Research Publishing, 2018) Yıldız S.; Ateş O.; Gelen E.; Çırak E.; Bakicı D.; Sert V.; Kayıhan G.
    Start speed, acceleration, and speed performance are critical factors affecting directly football player’s performance. The aim of our study was to examine the relationship among these three abilities. 79 football players voluntarily participated in the study (height: 177,96 ± 5,4cm; weight 73,72 ± 7,85kg; training age: 10,59 ± 2,94 years; age: 21,90 ± 2,66 years). Participant’s tests have been taken on non-consecutive days in RT (visual reaction test, Lafayette, Moart Reaction and Movement), Speed (Total 15m; Fusion Sport, Smart Speed), Start speed (0-5m; Fusion Sport, Smart Speed), and acceleration (5-15 m; Fusion Sport, Smart Speed). The first 5m is start speed, 5-15m is acceleration phase and total 15m is speed. Significant correlation has been found between star speed and speed (p<0,01); training age and start speed (p<0,05); height and last 5m performance. Otherwise, the adverse correlation has been found between the second 5m and last 5m performances (p<0,01). There is no significant correlation between reaction time and 15m speed performance (p>0,05). There is significant correlation between acceleration and 15m speed (p<0,05), and between second 5m (p<0,01) and third 5m performances. The football players who have good rates of start speed times have good speed performance due to their physical capabilities. The rate of ground reaction forces is the most important factor that affects acceleration. Hence it’s recommended that activities including Olympic weightlifting be performed to increase the rate of ground reaction forces. © 2018 by authors. All rights reserved.
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    The big five personality traits and narcissism as the predictors of anxiety and confidence before archery class final exam
    (Horizon Research Publishing, 2018) Dal N.
    In the present study I investigated whether the big five personality traits together with narcissism may have ability to predict the anxiety and self-confidence in physical education teacher candidates immediately before archery course final exam. The sample consisted of 52 college student athletes ranging in age from 20 to 24. Participants first completed the measures of the Big Five personality traits and narcissism measures. Then, their anxiety and self-confidence levels were measured via 100 mm visual analogue (VAS) scale immediately before the archery practical final exam. Results indicated that among the Big Five personality traits only agreeableness and openness to experience was positively correlated to anxiety. On the other hand, narcissism was negatively correlated to anxiety and positively correlated to self-confidence. In two regression analyses in a stepwise fashion, it was tested whether the model consisting of the Big Five personality traits and narcissistic personality trait may have ability to predict pre-exam anxiety and self-confidence. Results of the regression analysis demonstrated that final model containing solely narcissism may explain significant amount of variation in both anxiety and self-confidence. Overall, findings observed in the present study indicated that teacher candidates high on narcissism may have lower level of anxiety and higher level of self-confidence before a practical academic examination. © 2018 by authors, all rights reserved.
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    Obesity prevalence and physical fitness in school-aged children
    (Horizon Research Publishing, 2019) Dinç N.; Güzel P.; Özbey S.; Beşikçi T.; Seyhan S.; Kalkan N.; Gezer G.
    The purpose of this study is to determine the overweight and obesity prevalence among students studying in primary school by ages and to reveal the relation with physical activity. 1946 students aged between 7 and 11 and receiving primary education in a district of Manisa province have participated in this study. There are 885 female students and 1061 male students. Height measurements, body composition measurements, vertical jump test and 30mt tests of the participants were performed respectively. SPSS 22 program was used for statistical analysis. Frequency distributions and percentage values were presented in statistical notations. Pearson correlation analysis was performed in data analysis. In conclusion, it is observed that 12% of female students are overweight, 9.5% are obese and 21.5% are both overweight and obese. 8.8% of male students are overweight, 11.3% are obese and 20.1% are both overweight and obese. There is also a statistically correlation between obesity and age and parameters of physical fitness. In order to reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity in children, school and community-based programs must be planned to encourage children to do physical activity and exercise and to prefer low calorie intake. The content and importance of these programs should be made applicable by parents and local governments. © 2019 by authors, all rights reserved.
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    The effect of 8-week core training on balance, agility and explosive force performance
    (Horizon Research Publishing, 2019) Dinç N.; Ergin E.
    The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of core strength training on balance, explosive force and agility. 28 athletes volunteered in the study. The athletes were separated into two groups: the experimental group (n=15) with the average of age and weight of 19.5 ± 1.2 years and 64 ± 8.9 kg, respectively and the control group (n=13) with average age and weight of 19.4 ± 1.5 years and 67.4 ± 10.3 kg respectively. During the intervention, both groups continued their normal training sessions for 8 weeks. The experimental group performed thirteen core movements 3 times a week for 8 weeks, while control group did not. The experimental group performed each movement with 20 repetitions of 3 sets and a 1 minute rest between sets. Pre and post-intervention, standing long jump, Illinois and double right/left foot balance tests were used to determine the explosive force, agility and balance performance, respectively. Wilcoxon Signed Ranks test was used for the analysis of the difference between pre-test and post-test groups and Mann Whitney U test was used for the comparison of the two groups. In order to make statistical analysis of the study, the significance level was accepted as p <0.05. After the 8 week intervention, both groups’ participants showed significant improvement in the explosive force and agility performance; whereas no significant difference was found in the double right/left foot balance test results. When the difference between the groups was examined, the post test results showed a significant difference in long jump and agility tests. The post test results of the experimental group were found to be higher than the control group. The 8-week core strength training intervention showed no effect on athletes' balance but a positive effect on long jump and agility were observed. © 2019 by authors, all rights reserved.
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    University students' perceptions of freedom in leisure
    (Horizon Research Publishing, 2019) Öztürk Ö.T.; Soytürk M.; Serin S.
    The aim of this study was to examine university students’ freedom to engage in leisure activities, and to compare these according to the factors of elective courses taken and course hours, leisure activities frequently participated in, lengths of participation and gender. A total of 410 students, 212 of whom were taking common compulsory courses in their own education programmes, and 198 of whom were taking non-technical elective courses, took part in the study. Quantitative research techniques were used in the study, which was structured on the descriptive model. The Perceived Freedom in Leisure Scale developed by Witt and Ellis (1985) and adapted into Turkish by Yerlisu Lapa and Ağyar (2011), and the Personal Information Form developed by the researchers, were used as data collection tools in the study. The data were evaluated by using the t-test, one-way ANOVA and Mann-Whitney U statistical test methods. According to the research findings, it was determined that students who chose sports courses from among the elective courses and who spent more time participating in their selected courses and in leisure activities had higher perceived freedom in leisure. Whereas no significant difference was observed with regard to the type of leisure activity that the students engaged in, male students’ perceptions of freedom were found to be higher than those of female students. © 2019 by authors, all rights reserved.
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    Anatolian cultural heritage: Ancient stadiums related to sport or physical culture?
    (Horizon Research Publishing, 2019) Zekioglu A.; Kalkan N.
    Anatolia has hosted many civilizations and has made great contributions to the history of humanity in scientific, social and cultural terms. Two of the most important cultures that make up this cultural heritage in Anatolia are Hellenic and Roman culture. The material and intangible cultural heritage of this turnover is still alive in Anatolia, which is home to the Hellenistic and Roman cultures. In our work, we have studied material cultural heritage, stadiums of Hellenistic and Roman culture. The aim of these stadiums is to assess the architecture, culture, lifestyles, social rules of different periods on a case appealing to large communities such as sports. This study, which deals with the effects of the legacies left by the civilizations that lived in the Anatolian geography in the historical perspective of the sport, also aims at shedding light on the sportive activities made at that time at the same time. The stadiums studied in the study include Didyma, Ephesos, Magnesia, Miletus, Priene, Smyrna, Aphrodisias, Labranda, Blaundos, Nysa, Sardeis, Arykanda, Kadyanda, Letoon, Pergamon, Aspendos, Sillyon, Perge, Aizanoi, Laodikeia, Selge are stadiums located in the ancient cities. © 2019 by authors, all rights reserved.
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    Some Inequalities for n-times Differentiable Strongly Convex Functions
    (Horizon Research Publishing, 2022) Dönmez Demir D.; Şanal G.
    The theory of inequality is in a process of continuous development and has become a quite effective and powerful tool in various branches of mathematics to solve many problems. Convex functions are closely related to the theory of inequality, and many important inequalities are the results of the applications of convex functions. Recently, the results obtained for convex functions have been tried to be extended for strongly convex functions. In our previous studies, the perturbed trapezoid inequality obtained for convex functions has been extended to the functions that can be differentiated n-times. This study deals with some general identities introduced for n-times differentiable strongly convex functions. Besides, new inequalities related to general perturbed trapezoid inequality are constructed. These inequalities are obtained for the classes of functions which nth derivatives of absolute values of the mentioned functions are strongly convex. It is seen that new classes of strongly convex functions turn into those obtained for convex functions under certain conditions. Considering the upper bounds obtained for strongly convex functions, it is concluded that it is better than those obtained for convex functions. © 2022, Horizon Research Publishing. All rights reserved.