@article { author = {Mohamed Saeed, Ranya}, title = {Effect of Using Qualitative Exercises on Electrical Activity of Muscles Operating in Long Jump Shooting in Handball}, journal = {Journal of Applied Sports Science}, volume = {6}, number = {3}, pages = {1-7}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Alexandria University, Faculty of Sport Education in Abu Qir}, issn = {2357-0024}, eissn = {2357-0059}, doi = {10.21608/jass.2016.84569}, abstract = {The researcher conducted a study on purpose to recognize the effect of using qualitative exercises on the electrical activity of muscles working in the long jump shot skill in handball female players. The researcher used descriptive and experimental methods on a sample of (5) female players of the 1st class in handball. The electrical activity of muscles working in the long jump shot skill was measured in such female players (8 muscles in the upper limbs and 8 muscles in the lower limbs) before and after exposure to a program of qualitative exercises for such muscles. Measurement was taken by electromyography (EMG) and the program lasted (8) weeks by (3) units a week. The researcher concluded important results showing the positive effect of the qualitative exercises on loading muscular work of muscles working in the long jump shot in handball female players in the research sample. }, keywords = {electromyography,Long jump shot in handball,qualitative exercises}, url = {https://jassalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_84569.html}, eprint = {https://jassalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_84569_c248a5c599ca43f418f6b5f77c723832.pdf} } @article { author = {Ahmed Basiouny, Fatema}, title = {A Recommended Program for Overcoming Learning Plateau with the Non-Preferred Arm and Its Effects on the Three-Point Shot for Junior Basketball Players}, journal = {Journal of Applied Sports Science}, volume = {6}, number = {3}, pages = {8-15}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Alexandria University, Faculty of Sport Education in Abu Qir}, issn = {2357-0024}, eissn = {2357-0059}, doi = {10.21608/jass.2016.84570}, abstract = {The current research aims to identify the effects of an educational program on breaching the learning plateau for learning the three-point-shot for junior basketball players. The researcher used the experimental (one-group) design with pre- and post-measurements of the preferred and non-preferred arms. The researcher purposefully chose (15) junior basketball players (14-16 years) from Tanta Sports Club who were registered for the 2014-2015 season. Another (10) players from Saigar Sports Club were chosen as a pilot sample. Results indicated that there are statistically significant differences on p≤0.05 with effect size between (5.55) and (7.24) between the pre- and post-measurements of the technical test for the preferred arm in favor of the post-measurements. There are statistically significant differences on p≤0.05 with effect size between (4.12) and (5.88) between the pre- and post-measurements of the technical test for the non-preferred arm in favor of the post-measurements. There are statistically significant differences on p≤0.05 with effect size between (0.96) and (2.10) between the post-measurements of the technical test for the preferred and non-preferred arms in favor of the preferred arm. The recommended program for breaching the learning plateau had positive effects on the performance level of the three-point shot with the preferred arm. }, keywords = {Three-point shot,Motor learning,Learning plateau}, url = {https://jassalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_84570.html}, eprint = {https://jassalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_84570_1cdae483ff675deaf9ced664a8b8d755.pdf} } @article { author = {Mahmoud Abou-bakr, Hany and El-Sayed Mostafa, Medhat}, title = {The Impact of Mental Toughness Training on Speed and Accuracy of Some Offensive Skills of Field Hockey Junior Players}, journal = {Journal of Applied Sports Science}, volume = {6}, number = {3}, pages = {16-22}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Alexandria University, Faculty of Sport Education in Abu Qir}, issn = {2357-0024}, eissn = {2357-0059}, doi = {10.21608/jass.2016.84571}, abstract = {This research was conducted to identify the impact of mental toughness training on speed and accuracy of some offensive skills of junior field hockey. Study participants consisted of (32) juniors representing field hockey junior players' aged between (16-18) years old and they were selected from sport club (Albank-Alahly club) at Alexandria, Egypt. Two tools were used which are Mental Toughness inventory, and field hockey offensive skills tests in order to collect the necessary data. The mental toughness exercises had a significant positive effect on the speed and accuracy of some offensive skills of junior field hockey through improvement of mental toughness abilities.}, keywords = {Mental toughness training,offensive skills,field hockey}, url = {https://jassalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_84571.html}, eprint = {https://jassalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_84571_56b572594793cca9cff3234f46957025.pdf} } @article { author = {Amin Hamzah, Reham}, title = {The Ministry of Youth and Sports Contributions in Achieving Sustainable Development of the Arab Republic of Egypt}, journal = {Journal of Applied Sports Science}, volume = {6}, number = {3}, pages = {23-31}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Alexandria University, Faculty of Sport Education in Abu Qir}, issn = {2357-0024}, eissn = {2357-0059}, doi = {10.21608/jass.2016.84572}, abstract = {The research aims to identify the contributions of each of the ministries of youth and sports in the achievement of sustainable development in the Arab Republic of Egypt, through the environmental, economic and social dimensions, and the researcher has used the descriptive survey of relevance that comply the nature of the research, the research was applied on a sample from the ministries of youth and sports, and departments of Youth and Sports in different governorates, the researcher used the form questionnaire and interview as tools for collecting data and information were used the occasion to such data and information statistical methods, The research has come to the importance of strengthening existing partnerships between the various sports organizations and the civil society and governments and to establish new partnerships to help take actions sports programs in order to achieve sustainable development in the Arab Republic of Egypt's private sector.}, keywords = {Ministry of Youth and Sports,Sustainable Development}, url = {https://jassalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_84572.html}, eprint = {https://jassalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_84572_38f246af29e2192133d8a2f1f3fa5080.pdf} } @article { author = {Hassan Rakha, Ahmed}, title = {Design a Testing Battery to Measure the Performance of Some Basic Skills in Boxing for Students at the Faculty of Physical Education}, journal = {Journal of Applied Sports Science}, volume = {6}, number = {3}, pages = {32-42}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Alexandria University, Faculty of Sport Education in Abu Qir}, issn = {2357-0024}, eissn = {2357-0059}, doi = {10.21608/jass.2016.84573}, abstract = {This research aims to extract testing battery to measure the performance of some basic skills in boxing for students at the Faculty of Physical Education. The researcher identified all basic skills that involved in the course description of Boxing (1) for Second year, Faculty of Physical Education in Port-Said. And through reference survey he designed eight tests to measure these basic skills and proceed all scientific coefficients, Content validity, Stability, Intrinsic Validity and  discriminatory ability which reached the required rate for conduct the factor analysis.  One hundred students in second year in faculty of physical education in Port-Said responded to the proposed eight tests in the period from 16-17 / 3/2016.  The researcher used (SPSS) software for conducting statistical treatments. In light of the factor analysis using components Principal method and after orthogonal rotation, extracted five factors represent five domains cover the basic skills as follows: (Lead hand Straight punch(Jab), Rear hand Straight punch (Cross), The speed of one  combination punch, The speed of Jab-cross combination punches, Stance & foot work). Consequently, established a testing battery to measure the performance of some basic skills in boxing, which included all proposed skill tests were characterized by high factor validity because of their high loading values in a factor which measures a particular domain. }, keywords = {factor analysis,Mega-Strike,Count-N-Time}, url = {https://jassalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_84573.html}, eprint = {https://jassalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_84573_d9b804c5a6e1c48f689397085126b799.pdf} } @article { author = {Yahia Mahmoud, Gehan}, title = {The Effect of Using Facebook on Spreading Health Education among Zagazig University Students}, journal = {Journal of Applied Sports Science}, volume = {6}, number = {3}, pages = {43-53}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Alexandria University, Faculty of Sport Education in Abu Qir}, issn = {2357-0024}, eissn = {2357-0059}, doi = {10.21608/jass.2016.84574}, abstract = {The main purpose of the present study is to identify: the health education  level  of students in Zagazig University - the effect of using Facebook on spreading the health education of the students- the differences in the health education level between students based on: gender- place of living ( rural vs urban )– major ( humanities vs scientific). The researcher used the descriptive approach because it was most suitable for the nature of the study. The sample (N=235) was randomly chosen from Zagazig University students. For data collection, the researcher used the health education questionnaire and the Facebook‘s effect questionnaire. This study found  that :  the sample had a high health education level ,Facebook affects the health education level of the students , there are differences between male and female students in some health education dimensions for the males whereas there are no differences between them in Facebook’s effect. The study also found that, there are statistically significant differences between rural and urban students in some of the health education dimensions for the latter group whereas there are differences between them in Facebook’s effect for the rural students. There are statistically significant differences between the science and the humanities majors in some dimensions of health and in Facebook’s effect of for the humanities major students.}, keywords = {facebook,health education}, url = {https://jassalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_84574.html}, eprint = {https://jassalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_84574_a8cd78363c7c6f8628bff9ce84135731.pdf} } @article { author = {Yahia Mahmoud, Gehan}, title = {The Fact of Quality Management in Health Clubs in El-Sharqiya Governorate}, journal = {Journal of Applied Sports Science}, volume = {6}, number = {3}, pages = {54-58}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Alexandria University, Faculty of Sport Education in Abu Qir}, issn = {2357-0024}, eissn = {2357-0059}, doi = {10.21608/jass.2016.84575}, abstract = {The natural approach towards happiness and welfare for the human is one of the results of health and wellness, as it is difficult to enjoy life without them. Illness of course causes trouble in life, and this fact is confirmed by saying that health is a crown on the heads which one cannot know its value, until he/she suffers from pain and disease Salama (2007). The availability of health services in the community is of the most important factors that affect the health of individuals; these services are presented in hospitals and health units and centers, as well as the necessary hardware and equipment. Sport is a social phenomenon that has recreational, physical, health and mental targets, such as having fun, entertaining, removing tension and self-expression. It reflects the values ​​and core needs of the individual, especially in the modern era, so it becomes a good idea to do some exercise in spare time under supervision of specialized companies in the field, such as health clubs which has spread largely recently with the society’s recognition of the importance of devoting some time to relax and take a break and get away from daily pressures and burdens. The demand for such destinies is increasing day after day because of health awareness among the attendants of the clubs and the importance of exercise under the supervision of specialists in order to fully benefit and scientifically of it. (17) , Ibrahim (2005).}, keywords = {Quality Management,Health Clubs}, url = {https://jassalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_84575.html}, eprint = {https://jassalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_84575_f4fc6e2f878956c129610c9edc62d104.pdf} } @article { author = {Ahmed Fadl, Marwa}, title = {Topography of the Force and the Speed of Its Growth in the Time of Upgrading to Perform the Smash Hit in Volleyball}, journal = {Journal of Applied Sports Science}, volume = {6}, number = {3}, pages = {59-69}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Alexandria University, Faculty of Sport Education in Abu Qir}, issn = {2357-0024}, eissn = {2357-0059}, doi = {10.21608/jass.2016.84576}, abstract = {This research aims to improve the technical performance of the pushing move (upgrading) for performing the smash hit through: identifying the topography of the force of the pushing move (upgrading), identifying the speed of growth of the force in the time of the pushing move (upgrading), identifying the most effective muscles on the speed of growth of the force in the time of the performing the pushing move (upgrading) in the smash hit. The researcher used the descriptive approach with a sample consisted if four high level female volleyball players, each one had (2) attempts, thus the research sample included (8) attempts. The performance of the players were filmed and analyzed via the Force Platform, Electromyography device (EMG 16 Chanel Wireless). The following results were concluded: the correlation coefficient between the speed of the growth of force and the average electrical activity of the pushing move (upgrading) for the smash hit was that the brachial biceps, latissimus dorsi muscle, rectus abdominis muscle, medial vastus quadriceps, right semitendinosus muscle, left femoral quadriceps, left semitendinosus muscle are the fastest shrinking muscles and the most effective and relative to the speed of growth of the force. There was also a negative correlation between the variables of the time of the ultimate force and the speed of growth of the force, and a positive correlation between the variables of the ultimate force at the moment of pushing and the speed of growth of the force. The most effective muscles on the speed of growth of the force for the movement of upgrading (pushing) in smash hit: the medial vastus quadriceps, left femoral quadriceps, and left semitendinosus muscle.}, keywords = {Topographic force,The speed of growth of the force}, url = {https://jassalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_84576.html}, eprint = {https://jassalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_84576_72e66955ad2553140dd79a9d1ed787b7.pdf} } @article { author = {Mohamed Abou-Waly, Saly}, title = {The Effect of Zumba Fitness on Some Anthropometric Measurements and Flow State for the Female Students of University of Jazan}, journal = {Journal of Applied Sports Science}, volume = {6}, number = {3}, pages = {70-77}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Alexandria University, Faculty of Sport Education in Abu Qir}, issn = {2357-0024}, eissn = {2357-0059}, doi = {10.21608/jass.2016.84578}, abstract = {Through the work of the researcher as a supervisor of activity at the gymnasium of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences in Sametah, University of Jazan, Saudi Arabia she noted the prevalence of obesity among the female students who attend the gym as a result of lack of movement due to the technological development of devices and equipment used in daily life as well as lack of continuous training on sports equipment of  the  gym, so the researcher attempted to study this problem through the use of Zumba fitness for the beginners to find out its impact on some anthropometric measurements (weight loss – chest perimeter – waist perimeter – buttocks perimeter – fat percentage), also to find its effect on mood (flow state) for obese female students at the Faculty of Sciences and Arts in Sametah, University of Jazan, Saudi Arabia.}, keywords = {Zumba,anthropometric measurements,Flow State}, url = {https://jassalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_84578.html}, eprint = {https://jassalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_84578_c1bd7b3ef8c8aa8b939c6a2cc88f6ce5.pdf} } @article { author = {Gamal Alaaeldien, Tarek}, title = {Electromyographic Comparison of Squash Backhand Shot After Midcourt and Frontcourt Traditional Movement Patterns}, journal = {Journal of Applied Sports Science}, volume = {6}, number = {3}, pages = {78-85}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Alexandria University, Faculty of Sport Education in Abu Qir}, issn = {2357-0024}, eissn = {2357-0059}, doi = {10.21608/jass.2016.84579}, abstract = {Electromyography of sixteen muscles of the lower limb, trunk, and upper limb muscles were compared between Backhand shot after traditional midcourt movement pattern and traditional frontcourt movement pattern of a three female squash players (age: 14.5±0.5 years old; height 1.48±0.15 m; mass: 44.67±1.53 Kg), ranked in the Squash National Egyptian team. Surface electromyographic (sEMG) electrodes were placed according to SENIAM guidelines on the skin, superficial to right-sided postural proximal of the trapezius, posterior deltoid, anterior deltoid, triceps brachii, biceps brachii, pectoralis major, serratus anterior, rectus abdominis, external abdominal, glutaeus medius, gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, rectus femoris, tibialis anterior, gastrocnemius, and soleus muscle. EMG data were 16 bit A/D converted at 1000 Hz and stored on computer. EMG signals were amplified (gain of 400), band pass filtered (10 to 500Hz), full wave rectified using root mean square average, and normalized to the isometric maximum voluntary contraction (MVC). Mean and standard deviation of the muscles activity (%MVC) and work-loading (% Total activity area) were calculated from the start of the two tasks to the end of Backhand shot recovery phase. The results showed that there were significant differences between both tasks in muscle activity of biceps brachii and gluteus maximus muscle, and the percentage of work-loading of rectus abdominis, gluteus maximus and biceps femoris.}, keywords = {muscle activity,backhand,Court movement patterns,squash}, url = {https://jassalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_84579.html}, eprint = {https://jassalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_84579_9665af1a0552087dad8c541f84cacb69.pdf} } @article { author = {Nkala, Bruce and Shehu, Jimoh}, title = {Effect of Teaching-Games-for-Understanding (TGfU) Approach on High School Students' Basketball Performance}, journal = {Journal of Applied Sports Science}, volume = {6}, number = {3}, pages = {86-96}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Alexandria University, Faculty of Sport Education in Abu Qir}, issn = {2357-0024}, eissn = {2357-0059}, doi = {10.21608/jass.2016.84580}, abstract = {The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of the Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) approach on basketball performance of 35 (14-16year old) students. Five components were used to test performance namely, decision making, skill execution, support, cover and guarding. The combination of these components was used to calculate overall game performance. Participants were separated into two groups namely the Traditional (Control) group and the TGfU (Experimental) group. Pre and post-tests data were video recorded for both groups. A mean difference comparison of the GPAI components showed that the TGfU group performed better that the Traditional group. However, this difference was not significant in four of the five GPAI components, only showing significance in the cover at alpha level 0.05. The results also showed that the TGfU group performed significantly better in overall game performance than the Traditional group. }, keywords = {Teaching-Games-for-Understanding (TGfU),Basketball}, url = {https://jassalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_84580.html}, eprint = {https://jassalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_84580_7e2444ac5077973a4cf2bd1f1c79038e.pdf} } @article { author = {Gomaa Elkersawy, Hisham}, title = {The Impact of Rehabilitative Exercise Program Accompanied by Massage on Foot Plantar Fasciitis in Some Athletes}, journal = {Journal of Applied Sports Science}, volume = {6}, number = {3}, pages = {97-105}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Alexandria University, Faculty of Sport Education in Abu Qir}, issn = {2357-0024}, eissn = {2357-0059}, doi = {10.21608/jass.2016.84581}, abstract = {This study aimed to investigate the effect of exercise program accompanied by a massage on the plantar fasciitis foot in some athletes, the variables was the muscle force on the arch of the foot and ankle joint, long motor to brace the foot and ankle, foot balance and the ankle joint, improve the degree of pain.The researcher used the experimental approach to design one group with tribal measure, measure dimensions, select sample was purposively strength (10) of the injured athletes and inflammation of the plantar fascia, ranging in age from 15 to 20 years.The most important results:1. Exercise program accompanied by massage positively affects the plantar fasciitis foot in some athletes on the muscles working force on the arch of the foot and ankle in the movements (Extension , Flexion , Inversion , Eversion), the long motor to brace the foot and ankle joint in modes (Extension , Flexion , Inversion , Eversion), the balance of the foot and ankle joint, improve the degree of pain.2. great benefit massages are considered in the speed of the rehabilitation of injured plantar fasciitis.3. Access component of muscle strength and motor-term balance in the arch and ankle injured to normal or close to it in the proper foot after the program ends.4- Pain level improvement.}, keywords = {Rehabilitation program exercises,Plantar fasciitis,Massage}, url = {https://jassalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_84581.html}, eprint = {https://jassalexu.journals.ekb.eg/article_84581_6211635de7de5cecf72dc0b9c7c664d4.pdf} }