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Cardiovascular Response to Lower Body Movement Dysfunction in Division II Collegiate Swimmers
Virtual Lightning Talk Victor Romano, Rebecca Frost, Rebecca Bradford
The purpose of this study was to identify postural factors that negatively affect cardiovascular performance in Division II collegiate swimmers. Seventeen Division II collegiate swimmers (age 19.7 ± 1.3 years; height 176.9 ± 8.63 cm; mass 74.1 ± 8.48 kg) completed an overhead squat analysis, 2-miunte maximum wall sit, and 2-miunte maximum plank prior to completing a mock-style swim meet. After maximal exertion, heart rate, and blood SpO2 oxygen saturation arterial hemoglobin levels were captured. RESULTS: Total number of muscular imbalances, upper body and lower body muscular imbalances combined (r = 0.86, μ 7 ± 3.5, N 14). Lower body postural factors did not significantly (r ≥ 0.95), however it had multiple meaningful relationships which affected cardiovascular response (lower crossed syndrome: r = 0.71, μ 0.44 ± 0.51, N 7). Upper body postural factors did not significantly (r ≥ 0.95) or meaningfully affect cardiovascular response. Key indications of posture distortions were prevalent within the lower body, which lead to a higher than normal onset of lower crossed syndrome. Correcting these muscular imbalances may lead to improvement to cardiovascular response, however small, can be the difference. In swimming, every .01 of a second counts.
Invigorating Mind and Body through Physical Activity
Virtual Lightning Talk Anika Leslie-Walker
Both the government and local communities have opened doors for adults who would otherwise not have considered active participation in regular physical activity. The stigma attached to physical activity of a particular age is still rife and this creates more challenges. Local councils, communities and churches have opened up associations and centres, in order to entice specific generations to get involved in leisure activities. However, such initiatives have not been welcomed by everyone and creates a virtuous cycle in which such individuals can be helped to overcome their defiance. This study seeks to rejuvenate the adults mind and body through physical activity which seem to be alien to their wellbeing. The findings from the qualitative study suggest that the participation of adults in physical activity, for adults aged over 55 make them initially apprehensive albeit allure. However, in the course of regular participation in physical activity, the conceptualised stigma is challenged. As a result, participants begin to appreciate the importance of organised activities within a habitual and familiar environment; acknowledge the benefit of meeting new people and value community cohesion. The study concludes that physical activity can invigorate the mind and body of adults aged 55 and over; participant considerations such as appropriate intensity levels, health and wellbeing assessments, vulnerability and the familiar environment are a necessity for success.
Preliminary Examination of the Role University Study Plays in Preparation for Teaching Physical Education in the UK
Virtual Lightning Talk Claire Mulvenna
Upon completion of an undergraduate degree programmes graduates enter the competitive employment market with the aim of securing appropriate employment in an area of interest. While many sports graduates enter the sports science and sports coaching workforce a large proportion aim to gain employment in physical education teaching. This study focused on the perception of final year students and aimed to identify if the students believed that they held the appropriate knowledge, practical delivery skills and experience to enter a graduate teacher training programme. A case study approach, including semi structured interviews were carried out to collect data. The semi structured interviews took place with 3 full time female physical education teachers and 3 female final year sport students. The findings of this research indicated that while final year students felt prepared for further specific teacher training they did not feel prepared for employment as a physical education teacher. This observation was in parallel to the physical education teachers who felt that "learning on the job" was of more value that their University studies in Sport.
The Role of Sport in Building Resilience among Children and Youth Impacted by Natural Disasters: The 2013 Alberta, Canada Flood
Virtual Lightning Talk Caroline McDonald-Harker
Natural disasters are increasingly on the rise and have devastating social, economic, and health impacts on affected populations and communities. Children and youth are particularly impacted by disasters due to various physical, psychological, and social factors related to their developmental stage. Recently, sport has gained attention as an innovative and beneficial method of trauma relief for children and youth in the post-disaster context. In addition, participation in sport activities has the potential to provide children and youth with the opportunity to learn skills that promote resilience in the aftermath of a disaster. This paper discusses an interactive sport initiative involving 72 children that was developed and conducted as a pilot project in a community impacted by the 2013 flood in Alberta, Canada. Findings, based on qualitative data, reveal that the sport initiative provided an effective and valuable educational tool through which children were able to conceptualize, learn, and practice resilience building strategies in a post-disaster context. Utilizing a sport-based approach provided children with a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment; gave children the opportunity to discuss challenges and useful strategies; encouraged children to communicate and interact with their peers in a collaborative fashion; and facilitated guidance and mentorship of children by local sport coaches, thus contributing to disaster recovery.
Sports Ecosystem and Its Management
Virtual Lightning Talk Sebahattin Devecioglu, Yunus Emre Karakaya
Today, sports are regarded as a significant goods and services sector with its qualifications such as protecting and improving individuals’ and societies’ health. Sports became a large industry thanks to its aspects of both producing service and producing and consuming goods. Sports Industry is a strategic propelling force of developing economically in global terms as well as developing in social terms. The general principles and rules of industries are also valid for the sports industry. Goods and services included in the ecosystem of sports industry are obliged to act together with human resources representing the field of sports, legal regulations, institutions, foundations and sports organization. Individuals, institutions and organizations related with sports should be structurally successful by taking their places in the existing sports industry ecosystem and creating the conditions of this system. The complex structure of the sports industry includes individuals, institutions and organizations such as the government, private sector, non-governmental organizations and in connections with these, athletes, teams, clubs, federations, activities, leagues, , events, cities, countries, locations, stadiums, halls, investors, entrepreneurs, media, marketing agencies etc. Achieving success and producing goods and services in sports industry is only possible by creating and managing a sports ecosystem, which is created by collecting various sub-systems together. In this study, the economic outlook of sports and its management strategies in the new economic system will be evaluated in a conceptual framework by using the descriptive method and sports ecosystem and its sub-systems will be modeled within a whole body.
Parent and Athlete Relationships in Youth Sport
Virtual Lightning Talk Bradford Strand
For many families, sport constitutes a central role in parent-child interaction, parent-child time together, and family leisure time. Parents and coaches play the most distinct role influencing adolescent athletes. Parental involvement reflects a dedication to the child and positive attention to the child-rearing process. However, it is well known that the actions of many parents turn their children from sports. The purpose of this study was to explore parent and youth athlete relationships. Subjects (270) were college students from ten states (US) who completed a 15-item survey that included the Parental Involvement in Sport Questionnaire (PISQ) and opened ended questions. For this paper we analyzed qualitative data from three open-ended survey questions and PISQ data. For each open-ended question, major themes were identified. From this study we learned that 40% of subjects had dropped out of a youth sport; that the #1 reason for dropping out of youth sport was a change or interest; that most positive experiences young athletes have with their parents include parent presence at events, parent support during and after events, and parent encouragement; that most negative experiences youth athletes have with their parents include parent absence from events, unwelcomed coaching, and parent pressure; that the best experiences with parents after an event or game was when parents provided recognition; displayed pride, and other support; and that subjects perceive that their fathers provide more directive behavior and pressure while mothers provide more praise and understanding.
