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Younes Olfatian; Rasoul Hemayattalab; Fazlollah Bagherzadeh
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The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of sensory integration therapy approach on fine motor skills in children of age 5 through 10 with spastic cerebral palsy. In this semi experimental study, 18 children through available sampling method were chosen and randomly divided into two groups ...
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The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of sensory integration therapy approach on fine motor skills in children of age 5 through 10 with spastic cerebral palsy. In this semi experimental study, 18 children through available sampling method were chosen and randomly divided into two groups of 9 members experimental and control. First, they were pretested with test of bruininks-oseretsky test of motor proficiency. Then experimental group of sensory integration practices for 5 weeks three times a week. During the execution of the program, the control group did their usual activities. After the end of the program, both groups were post tested and analyzed. Data analysis was performed using multivariate and ANOVA. Results showed sensory integration approach had a positive effect on fine motor skills (p
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Seyedeh Samira Hoseini; Hassan Gharayagh zandi; Fazlallah Bagherzadeh; Azam Noferesti
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Sports injuries are often associated with emotional and psychological challenges. Psychologists and team physicians should examine emotional reactions in addition to assessing physical factors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of group cognitive-behavioral therapy on anxiety, depression ...
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Sports injuries are often associated with emotional and psychological challenges. Psychologists and team physicians should examine emotional reactions in addition to assessing physical factors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of group cognitive-behavioral therapy on anxiety, depression and anger caused by trauma in injured athletes. The statistical sample of the study was 33 professional athletes injured due to psychological trauma in an accessible and purposeful way with the approval of the specialists of the Sports Medicine Federation. Athletes were randomly divided into two groups of 16 consisting of a treatment group and a control group. After treatment, post-test and follow-up were performed 2 months later. Measurement tools in this study are Spielberger Anger Questionnaire (STAXI-2), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and Beck Depression Inventory - Second Edition (BDI-II). Data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance (P <0.05). The results showed that the differences between the experimental and control groups were significant in reducing behavioral problems in the post-test and follow-up stages. The results showed that cognitive-behavioral therapy focused on psychological trauma reduces athletes' psychological problems such as anxiety and depression, but has no effect on controlling anger. The follow-up results after 2 months also showed that there was a difference in the rate of psychological reactions between the experimental and control groups and the effectiveness of the treatment remained after 2 months.
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Mehdi Rahimzadeh; Hassan Gharayagh zandi; Ali Moghadamzadeh; fazlallah bagherzadeh; Alireza Bahrami
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of quiet eye training on selective attention, gaze behavior and free throwing of basketball under stressful conditions. The statistical population of the present study was all youth basketball players who participated in competitions in Tehran province. ...
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of quiet eye training on selective attention, gaze behavior and free throwing of basketball under stressful conditions. The statistical population of the present study was all youth basketball players who participated in competitions in Tehran province. According to the type and purpose of the study, the sample was ranging in age from 16 to 22 years. A total of 24 people were selected and randomly and equally divided into two groups of 12 people (quiet eye and control training group). The study included a pre-test, post-test, first retention, pressure test and second retention. In the pre-test phase, participants performed 10 free basketball throws and at the same time their gaze behavior and performance were recorded. The training phase consisted of 3 sessions based on Vickers quiet eye training. The first post-test and retention stages were similar to the pre-test with a difference of 24 hours from each other and the pressure test was performed 48 hours after the first retention and the second retention phase was performed 48 hours after the pressure test. To analyze the data, combined analysis of variance test and Benferoni follow-up test were used and independent t-test was used to compare the groups. The results showed that quiet eye training had a significant effect on selective attention, gaze behavior and free throw performance under stressful conditions
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Sara Soori; Fazlolah Bagherzadeh; Rasoul Hemayat talab
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Background and Aim: In recent studies of balance and instability, a condition has been reported as a common motor disorder in Parkinson's patients, leading to frequent falls, decreased quality of life and mortality in these patients. On the other hand, evidence has shown that exercise is effective in ...
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Background and Aim: In recent studies of balance and instability, a condition has been reported as a common motor disorder in Parkinson's patients, leading to frequent falls, decreased quality of life and mortality in these patients. On the other hand, evidence has shown that exercise is effective in treating motor and cognitive symptoms of neurodegenerative patients. Method: 24 male Wistar rats were randomly divided into three groups: healthy control, Parkinson's control, and Parkinson's training. The animals in the training group were placed on a treadmill for 4 weeks. At the end of the course, motor disturbances (balance and motor behavior) were evaluated using Rotarod and Open-Field tests, and biochemical factors were assessed by ELISA method.Results: Data analysis and analysis using one-way ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc test at a significant level (p
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Mohsen Torabi; Mahmood Mheikh; Fazlallah Bagherzadeh; Nasser Naghdi
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a selected training program and neurofeedback and combined method on attention and impulsivity in children with ADHD. total of 48 children 7-11 years with ADHD were selected from Psychology Clinic in Tehran and randomly divided into four groups ...
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a selected training program and neurofeedback and combined method on attention and impulsivity in children with ADHD. total of 48 children 7-11 years with ADHD were selected from Psychology Clinic in Tehran and randomly divided into four groups control . Symptoms of attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder had been diagnosed by a psychiatrist over the past month based on DSM-IV criteria. The three experimental groups performed neurofeedback training, selected exercises and combined exercises (neurofeedback training and selected exercises) for 24 sessions and 60 minutes each session, respectively; But the control group did not receive any intervention. Connors’ parent questionnaire was used to assess hyperactivity / attention deficit in children and analysis of covariance was used to analyze the data. The results showed that between the adjusted mean of attention and impulsivity of children in neurofeedback and control training groups (p = 0.001) (in favor of neurofeedback), combination and control groups (p = 0.001) (in favor of combination), neurofeedback training groups And training program (p = 0.001) (in favor of neurofeedback), neurofeedback and combination training groups (p = 0.001), (in favor of combination), and training and combination program groups (p = 0.001) (to Combined benefit), there is a significant difference in improving attention and impulsivity. But there was no significant difference between the exercise and control program groups in reducing inattention with (p = 0.224) and between the exercise and control program groups in reducing impulsivity (p = 0.232).
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Sahar Pirjamadi; Reza Aminzadeh; Ahmad Mahmoudi; Zahra Hematyar
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Introduction: The present study was conducted with the purpose of identifying the solutions and consequences of preventing Students' Hate and Leaving of Sport.Methods: The purpose of the research was applied and the research method was qualitative. For this purpose, theoretical saturation was achieved ...
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Introduction: The present study was conducted with the purpose of identifying the solutions and consequences of preventing Students' Hate and Leaving of Sport.Methods: The purpose of the research was applied and the research method was qualitative. For this purpose, theoretical saturation was achieved with 21 experts in a purposeful judgment and using in-depth and semi-structured interviews. The data was collected using an exploratory approach through the identification process and its analysis using the qualitative software MaxQD. Also the retest reliability of the test was used.Results: In the current research, 104 indicators in the form of 14 concepts (use of knowledge and practice science, attention to personality-psychological characteristics, development of public sports, elimination of inappropriate habits in sports environments, advertising and promotion, economic, facilitating access, role of government and officials, Increasing participation, increasing awareness, improving the physical-psychological condition of society, changing beliefs, professional development, educational development) were identified.Conclusion: The current research emphasizes on the factors of motivational strategies, culture building, structural strategies, acculturation of sports in the society, increase of public health and development of sports infrastructures in preventing students from hating and practicing sports. In this context, paying attention to factors such as the construction and location of sports facilities in the school environment, increasing the hours of physical education in schools, preparation of sports programs on radio and television, holding morning sport programs, invite famous sport figures and offer discounts to teenagers in order to prevent students from hating and leaving of sport it is suggested.
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Malek Ahmadi; Mohammad Jalilvand; Abdollah hemayattalab
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ABSTRACTBackground: The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the tactical game model on self-efficacy, enjoyment of physical activity, and learning of badminton long service in adolescent female students.Methods: The current research method was a semi-experimental type with a pretest ...
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ABSTRACTBackground: The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the tactical game model on self-efficacy, enjoyment of physical activity, and learning of badminton long service in adolescent female students.Methods: The current research method was a semi-experimental type with a pretest post-test research design including an experiment and a control group. 30 participants of female students in the age range of 9-12, years old participated in the research, voluntarily. Then they were matched according to anthropometric features and were randomly divided equally into two training groups of tactical game model (n=15) and traditional practice (n=15). The exercise program included a badminton training program that ran in two traditional and tactical games over 8 weeks, three sessions a week, for 60 minutes each session. The tools used in this study included the enjoyment of physical activity questionnaire, the general self-efficacy test, and the long service test. Results: The results of the Analysis of Covariance and independent-sample t-test showed that the tactical game model training group had a significant increase in self-efficacy scores, physical activity enjoyment, and badminton long service scores compared to the traditional training group.Conclusion: Overall, these findings suggest that a training course with tactical game model compared to traditional method has some advantages in psychological variables and motor learning of badminton long service skills.
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zahra khosravi; Ebrahim Mohammad Ali Nasab Firouzjah; Morteza Homayounnia Firouzjah
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Introduction: Upper crossed syndrome causes movement limitation and weakness in people's movement functions. This study aimed to compare physical literacy and upper extremity movement functions in girls with and without the upper crossed syndrome.Methods: The method of this research was descriptive and ...
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Introduction: Upper crossed syndrome causes movement limitation and weakness in people's movement functions. This study aimed to compare physical literacy and upper extremity movement functions in girls with and without the upper crossed syndrome.Methods: The method of this research was descriptive and causal-comparative using field data collection. The statistical population of the research included two groups of healthy 10- to 12-year-old female students and also students with the upper crossed syndrome in Khalkhal City in the academic year of 2022-2023. Using G-power software, the statistical sample size was determined to be 60 people. These people were screened using a checkerboard and after quantitative height assessment, they were assigned to two Healthy (30 people) and the Upper Cross Syndrome (30 people) groups. Forward head angle and forward shoulder angle were measured using photography, kyphosis angle was measured using the Goniometer-pro app. The Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy – version 2 (CAPL-2) questionnaire was used for the evaluation of physical literacy and Upper Quarter Y-Balance Test (UQYBT) was used to assess upper limb function. The Data were analyzed using an independent t-test in SPSS-26 software at the significant level of 0.05.Results The results showed that healthy girls were significantly in a better condition in all variables of physical literacy and upper limb function than girls with the upper crossed syndrome.Conclusion: According to the results of this research, it is suggested that coaches and sports and health professionals use the results of this study to develop the physical literacy and functions of students with the upper crossed syndrome.
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Karim Baharlouei; V.S. Wangwad
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Introduction: The Purpose of the current study was to examine the effect of a progressive relaxation training period on muscle efficiency and performance of archery athletes. Methods: In this semi-experimental study, which was conducted with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group, 40 male ...
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Introduction: The Purpose of the current study was to examine the effect of a progressive relaxation training period on muscle efficiency and performance of archery athletes. Methods: In this semi-experimental study, which was conducted with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group, 40 male archery athletes were randomly selected and placed in two groups of relaxation and control exercises. In the pre-test stage, the participants made 9 archery throws, during which the electrical activity was recorded using an electromyography device. According to the method proposed in the methodology of the research, the training phase of progressive relaxation was done in six weeks and three sessions each week and each session lasted 30 minutes. After the training phase, the post-test phase was conducted, where the participants performed 9 archery throws, as in the pre-test phase, during which the electrical activity was recorded using an electromyography device. The data was analyzed by univariate covariance analysis.Results: The results indicated that progressive relaxation intervention on performance (sig=0.001), the electrical activity of biceps muscle (sig=0.001) and triceps muscle electrical activity (sig=0.001) has a significant effect.Conclusion: In general, the results of the present study emphasize the importance of a progressive relaxation program on muscle efficiency and archery performance.
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Elina Kiani SHahvandi; Adell Donyai
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Introduction: Psychological disorders have a high prevalence among the population with diabetes. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of 12 weeks of combined exercise training on the anger, happiness and worry levels of women with type 2 diabetes.Methods: 37 women with type 2 diabetes ...
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Introduction: Psychological disorders have a high prevalence among the population with diabetes. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of 12 weeks of combined exercise training on the anger, happiness and worry levels of women with type 2 diabetes.Methods: 37 women with type 2 diabetes were randomly divided into training groups (18 people, age: 60.6 ± 6.3 years, body mass index: 30.2±1.3 kg/m2 and fasting blood sugar: 161.4±15.1 mg/dL) and control (19 people, age: 60.6 ± 6.4 years, body mass index: 29.9±1.2 kg/m2 and fasting blood sugar: 169.1 ± 16.1 mg/dL). The training program consisted of 20 minutes of aerobic training on with %50-75 of heart rate reserve and also 40 minutes of resistance training with %50-75 1RM, three sessions per week for 12 weeks. STAXI-2, PSWQ and Oxford Happiness Questionnaire were completed before and 48h after experimental period. The data were analyzed using the statiscal tests of Kolmogrov-smirnov, paired samples t-test and covariate Analysis of Variance at significance level of p < 0.05.Results: The results showed that after the training intervention, the subjects' anger (0.001) and worry (0.001) levels decreased and their happiness levels (0.001) increased significantly both compared to the control group and also pre-test amounts.Conclusion: In general, it seems that 12 weeks of combined exercises (resistance + aerobic) is applicable for improving disorders related to anger, happiness and anxiety in women with type 2 diabetes and also can help these people in managing this disease and related complications.
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Fahimeh Adibsaber; Soleyman Ansari Kolachahi; Akbar Allahyari Karnagh; Rajab Ali Ahmadi; Babak Barkadehi
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Introduction: This study aimed to compare motor skills in four groups of intellectual disability, Down syndrome, autism and normal children.Methods: The research method was descriptive and causal-comparative. The statistical population of the present study included children aged 7 to 12 from special ...
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Introduction: This study aimed to compare motor skills in four groups of intellectual disability, Down syndrome, autism and normal children.Methods: The research method was descriptive and causal-comparative. The statistical population of the present study included children aged 7 to 12 from special centers in Rasht city in 2022. One hundred people (25 participants for each group) were considered as samples. Eight sub-tests of gross and fine motor performance from the shortened form of Bruininks-Ozertsky's Motor Proficiency Measurement - Second Edition were used to collect data. Analysis of variance test at the significance level of 0.05 and SPSS version 26 software were used to analyze the data.Results: The results showed that in the subtests of speed and agility, balance, strength, reaction time, upper limb dexterity, and the total score of motor proficiency, the performance of children with autism and Down syndrome was weaker than the other two groups (P=0.001). In addition, there was no significant difference between the two groups of normal and intellectual disability children in balance and strength subtests. Also, in bilateral coordination and visual-motor control subtests, children with autism had a weaker performance than the other three groups (P=0.001) and no significant difference was observed between the other three groups.Conclusion: In general, considering the relationship between movement skills with communication, social, academic and learning skills, it seems that the addition of movement skills exercises at younger ages are essential in the routine of educational programs for children with special needs in schools and therapy centers.
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Fatemeh Keshvari; Alireza Farsi; Behrooz Abdoli
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Introduction: The purpose of this study was to investigate alpha power in successful and unsuccessful free throws of elite and educated basketball players.Method: The current research was semi-experimental and implemented in a time series design. Two elite (10 subjects with an average age of 22.25 ± ...
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Introduction: The purpose of this study was to investigate alpha power in successful and unsuccessful free throws of elite and educated basketball players.Method: The current research was semi-experimental and implemented in a time series design. Two elite (10 subjects with an average age of 22.25 ± 1.34) and educated (10 subjects with an average age of 22.55 ± 1.80) group Participated voluntarily. The data were measured using 28 electrodes from a 32-channel wireless device, and was analyzed using the repeated measures analysis of variance test (p≥0.05).Results: The alpha power of the elite group was higher than the educated group (p=0.001). The successful throws showed lower alpha power than unsuccessful throws (p=0.006). In the comparison of the two groups, the alpha power in the unsuccessful throws of the elite group was higher than in their successful throws (p=0.001), but it showed no difference in educated group (p=0.584). The alpha power in the execution time of free throw task was higher than pre-execution times (p<0.005), but there was no difference between the first and second pre-execution times (p=1.000). The results of the present study showed that the elite group had higher cortical activity than the educated group in all electrodes (p<0.001).Conclusion: The findings show that the elite group performed the task with less cortical complexity by inhibiting irrelevant information. In addition, the decrease of alpha power in successful throws indicates an increase in cerebral cortex activation and concentration, so the task can be performed with fewer neural resources.
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Hamid Abbasi Bafghi; Farahnaz Ayatizadeh Tafti; mohamad Reza sadeghian shahi; Mohsen Vakilzadeh
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Introduction: The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of different mental and physical training methods on the motor performance of girls and boys.Methods: This study is semi-experimental. The statistical sample was 80 students of Beshrovieh city with an average age of 14±0.9. Equal ...
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Introduction: The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of different mental and physical training methods on the motor performance of girls and boys.Methods: This study is semi-experimental. The statistical sample was 80 students of Beshrovieh city with an average age of 14±0.9. Equal numbers in both genders were randomly divided into four groups of 20 subjects (physical training, traditional, Pettlep and control). First, the subjects took part in the pre-test, practiced for 6 weeks (3 sessions per week), then participated in the acquisition test. The normality of the data was determined by Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and the homogeneity of variances by Levene's test. To analyze the data, one-way analysis of variance, two-way analysis of variance with repeated measures and LSD post hoc test were used. In all stages, a significance level of 0.05 was considered.Results: The results showed that there is a significant difference in performance between girls and according to different training methods (p<0.05). The performance of boys and girls has improved significantly in the physical and Pettlep groups. The performance of girls and boys in Pettlep group was significantly better than others. Boys in Pettlep performed better than girls. Conclusion: The findings of the study highlight the importance and necessity of paying attention to the methods of physical training and Pettlep in improving the performance of students according to their gender. It can be expected an increase in the performance of students especially for boys, by using Pettlep in the training plan.
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Sepehr Ferdousi; Mahdi Shahbazi; Elahe Arabameri
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Introduction: The purpose of present study was to test the effect of contextual interference and self-regulation on the transfer of volleyball services (underhand and windmill service).Methods: Participants were 39 male students (20-25 years old) were randomly assigned to one of three groups (blocked, ...
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Introduction: The purpose of present study was to test the effect of contextual interference and self-regulation on the transfer of volleyball services (underhand and windmill service).Methods: Participants were 39 male students (20-25 years old) were randomly assigned to one of three groups (blocked, random and self-regulation) and performed total of 40 trials of volleyball service each session (6 sessions). The blocked group practiced 40 trials of one service each session but the random group randomly practiced both services. In self-regulated group, the type of services in each session was determined by subjects. The transfer test was conducted one week after practice period in 5 trials. In order to analyze the data, the one-way analysis of variance and the Tukey’s post hoc tests were used.Results: The comparison between the pre-test and transfer test showed that the difference between blocked and random groups was not statically significant. The self-regulation group had higher transfer scores compared to blocked and random groups.Conclusion: The results of present work support the contexuual interference affect but it’s not significant. Self-regulated practices involve the subjects in learning processes. Also, with his method, they participate more activity in determining the characteristics of the exercise. These factors lead to the improvement of learning and better performance.
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Elham Sheibani; Leyli Khavari Khorasani; Farahnaz Ayatizadeh
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Introduction: The effect of exercise on health promotion and, recently, its effect on improving the function of the nervous system and cognitive processes has been considered by researchers. The study investigated the effect of internal and external attention during dribble futsal skills training on ...
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Introduction: The effect of exercise on health promotion and, recently, its effect on improving the function of the nervous system and cognitive processes has been considered by researchers. The study investigated the effect of internal and external attention during dribble futsal skills training on GDNF and cognitive function.Methods: 42 available untrained female students were selected as a sample and randomly assigned to four groups: control without and with practice, internal attention, and external attention. The training groups performed futsal dribble activity according to the dribble test during 15 sessions with five attempts, 48 hours before and after the pre-test and post-test, blood sampling, and cognitive function performed as Stroop test. ELISA measured GDNF. Statistical analysis was performed using a related test by SPSS 22 at the P ≤ 0.05 level.Results: Internal attention during dribble training had no significant effect on GDNF level (P= 0.11) and cognitive function (P= 0.07). External attention during dribble training had a significant effect on serum GDNF levels. (P= 0.01) However, did not have a significant effect on cognitive function (P= 0.16), and there was not a significant difference between the two groups of internal and external attention in cognitive function index (P= 0.17) and serum level of GDNF with (P= 0.91) Not seen.Conclusion: The type of internal or external attention during futsal dribble did not significantly affect cognitive function and increased GDNF levels. Nevertheless, the effects of external attention on serum GDNF levels have been considerable.
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Meghdad Teymouri; Hassan Daneshmandi; Ali Shamsi Majelan
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Introduction: Throwing events, shot put, javelin, discus, and club with 67 medals are very important at Paralympic games. The purpose of this study was to determine psychometric validation of physical fitness and anthropometric test battery to design sitting throwers talent identification and development ...
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Introduction: Throwing events, shot put, javelin, discus, and club with 67 medals are very important at Paralympic games. The purpose of this study was to determine psychometric validation of physical fitness and anthropometric test battery to design sitting throwers talent identification and development tool.Methods: 10 national sitting throwers, 15 national coaches, and 99 Iranian sitting throwers (52 male and 46 female) filled out our questionnaire and participated at this study. Both of quality and quantity face and content validity, construct validity (confirmatory factor analysis) and reliability of test battery were analyzed by SPSS 17 and LISREL 8.50.Results: Our results were shown both of reliability (p<0.05) and face validity (t>1.96) are at the significant level and impact score of all test for determination of face validity are significant and higher than 1.5. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (t>1.96,t<-1.96) and Fitting indexes results confirm our questionnaire. Also, results of content reliability of tests were indicated that two tests of both of power and strength and anthropometric basic measurement tests can be applied at sitting throwers talent identification and development tool.Conclusions: Then, coaches and experts of Paralympic games with our results not only utilize correct talent identification tests but also prevent multiple injuries with taking off to reach elite levels.
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Farzaneh Hatami; farshid tahmasbi; hedieh pasbani
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Introduction: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of EEG-Based neurofeedback training on learning rifle shooting in novices.Methods: This study was applied and semi-experimental with a pretest-posttest design with a control group .Thirty novice athletes (mean age: 20±1.509 years) ...
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Introduction: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of EEG-Based neurofeedback training on learning rifle shooting in novices.Methods: This study was applied and semi-experimental with a pretest-posttest design with a control group .Thirty novice athletes (mean age: 20±1.509 years) voluntarily participated in study and after instructing rifle shooting, participants were divided into three groups including (1)beta/theta neurofeedback, (2)Neurofeedback based on the brain pattern of expert rifle shooters (inhibiting theta activity at Fz and F4 and increasing low and high Alpha at the P3 and P7) and (3)control (only physical training) groups according to pretest scores. The acquisition phase included 6 sessions. 48 hours after the last acquisition session, a retention test and then a transfer test with non-dominant hand were conducted.Results: Results showed that the neurofeedback based on the brain patterns of expert rifle shooters group was significantly better compared to beta/theta neurofeedback and control groups in training sessions. One-way ANOVA in retention test revealed that neurofeedback based on the brain pattern of expert rifle shooters group was significantly better than beta/theta neurofeedback and control groups and beta/theta neurofeedback group was significantly better than control group. Results in transfer test indicated that both neurofeedback groups were significantly better than the control group, with no significant difference between two neurofeedback groups.Conclusion: Future studies can accelerate progress and excellence in rifle shooting in novice learners by correcting neurofeedback protocols according to the relationship of brain and the expertise.
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sepide jalali; Hassan Mohammadzade; jalal Dehghanizade
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Introduction: Menopause is beginning of a new era in a woman's life. This period, like other stages of life, has positive and negative aspects. The aim of present study was effect of Pilates exercises on BDNF serum level, balance and quality of life menopausal and non-tmenopausal women.Methods: The current ...
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Introduction: Menopause is beginning of a new era in a woman's life. This period, like other stages of life, has positive and negative aspects. The aim of present study was effect of Pilates exercises on BDNF serum level, balance and quality of life menopausal and non-tmenopausal women.Methods: The current study was semi-experimental with pre-test and post-test design included two experimental and two control groups. The statistical population was all menopausal and non-menopausal women of Urmia city. The sample consisted of 60 women (age 45.77±1.77) menopausal and non-menopausal who were voluntarily selected and randomly divided into four groups of 15 people. Fasting blood was taken from all subjects 48 hours before the start of training and after the end of training period. Then both experimental groups performed Pilates exercises for 12 weeks, three sessions per week and each session lasted 60 minutes. Also, the participants performed Y dynamic balance test and World Health Organization quality of life questionnaire in pre-test and post-test.Results: The results of Mixed ANOVA showed significant difference between pre-test and post-test of menopausal and non-menopausal women in relevant variables, so it can be said that probably 91%, 76% and 94% of the changes in BDNF serum level, balance and quality of life of menopausal women are influenced by Pilates exercises. While in control groups, no significant effect was observed in the relevant variables.Conclusion: Pilates exercises can be an effective strategy to improve serum BDNF level, balance and quality of life in menopausal and non-menopausal women.
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Hasan Alikhani; Narjes Sayari
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Introduction: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of morning exercise based on coordinated movements on the process of cognitive self-regulation of emotions in second grade male students.Research method: The current research was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design, along ...
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Introduction: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of morning exercise based on coordinated movements on the process of cognitive self-regulation of emotions in second grade male students.Research method: The current research was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design, along with a control group. For this purpose, 40 students of the second elementary school were selected by the available sampling method and then randomly divided into two experimental and control groups. Garnefski and Kraaij's cognitive emotion regulation questionnaire was used in both the pre-test and post-test stages, according to the guidelines of the Federation of Sports and the researcher's design, the experimental group did morning exercise for 8 weeks, 5 days each week and 20 minutes each day for 20 minutes. coordinated and the control group did not receive any intervention. Data analysis was done through analysis of covariance with a significance level of 0.05 .Results: Findings: Morning exercise exercises had a significant effect on the improvement of students' self-regulated excitability and increased it. The results of the Landay-Wickels test (p=0.0001) and the in-group and out-group contrast test in the experimental group (p=0.0001) and the control group (p=0.09) showed the progress and significant difference of the experimental group compared to the control group.Conclusion: Participating in morning sports exercises based on coordinated movements increases students' self-regulation of excitement. Therefore, it is suggested that sports coaches and relevant officials of schools consider morning sports in the daily schedule of schools.
