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he influence of physical fitness on self-confidence and its impact on physical education academic achievement. A study on grade V school students

Muhammad Wigi Saputra, Soni Nopembri, Hari Yuliarto, Amri Hartanto

 

Muhammad Wigi Saputra, Soni Nopembri, Hari Yuliarto, Amri Hartanto – The influence of physical fitness on self-confidence and its impact on physical education academic achievement. A study on grade V school students –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2024; 24(3); 393-399

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG020A1JC

Abstract:
Background and Study Aim. Much of the crisis in the current education system is caused by students’ low physical fitness and self-confidence. This study aims to determine the effect of physical fitness on self-confidence and its impact on the academic achievement of Physical Education of Grade V Primary School students.
Materials and Methods. This research is correlational. The subjects were Class V students in elementary schools, with a sample size of 115 students (66 males, 49 females, ages 10-12) selected through random sampling. Academic achievement was measured through Physical Education report card scores, physical fitness through the Indonesian Student Fitness Test (TKSI), and physical self-confidence through a self-confidence scale. Data analysis was performed using regression techniques via SPSS 21.
Results. Physical fitness positively affected self-confidence (r = 0.259, p = 0.005 < 0.05) and Physical Education academic achievement (r = 0.513, p = 0.000 < 0.05). Self-confidence also significantly impacted Physical Education academic achievement (r = 0.519, p = 0.000 < 0.05).
Conclusion. Better physical fitness enhances students’ self-confidence and positively influences their academic performance in Physical Education.

Keywords:
physical fitness, self-confidence, physical education academic achievement

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Restitution and the influence of different ways of carrying a 4-kilogram schoolbag on the body posture in the frontal, sagittal and transversal planes at 7-year-old students in both sexes

Mirosław Mrozkowiak

 

Mirosław Mrozkowiak – Restitution and the influence of different ways of carrying a 4-kilogram schoolbag on the body posture in the frontal, sagittal and transversal planes at 7-year-old students in both sexes –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2024; 24(3); 324-349

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG020AADN

Abstract:
Introduction. The human body is shaped by internal conditions like structural asymmetry and genetic determinants, as well as external conditions such as kinesthetic habits, intellectual, spiritual, and emotional experiences.
Material, method. Body posture tests were carried out in a group of 65 children aged 7 years, using the projection moiré method in four positions: (1) habitual posture, (2) posture after a 10-minute load with a 4-kilogram backpack, (3) one minute after the load was removed, (4) two minutes after the load was removed.
Results. The study analyzed the correlations between differences in body posture in frontal, sagittal, and transversal planes under various conditions. The findings show that the greatest disturbances during the transportation of the backpack and two-minute restitution occur in the frontal plane.
Conclusions. (1) The greatest disturbances occur in the frontal plane during the two-minute restitution phase. (2) The smallest postural disturbances occur when the backpack is carried on the back, while the greatest disturbances are caused by carrying it with one hand or on the chest.

Keywords:
children’s health, moiré topography, physical fitness, postural asymmetry factor

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Effectiveness of High-Intensity Circuit Training on Physical Fitness Among Athletes: A Systematic Review of Randomized-Controlled and Non-Controlled Trials

Mariappan Mahalingam, Samit Saibya, Gayatri Pandey, Debajit Karmakar, Yajuvendra Singh Rajpoot, Masilamani Elayaraja, Sambhu Prasad, Pema Khandu Lachungpa, Karuppasamy Govindasamy, Hemantajit Gogoi

 

Mariappan Mahalingam et al.– Effectiveness of High-Intensity Circuit Training on Physical Fitness Among Athletes: A Systematic Review of Randomized-Controlled and Non-Controlled Trials –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2024; 24(3); 145-157

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG020AWUR

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Background and Aim of the Study: The continuous evolution of sports and athletics necessitates innovative training strategies to optimize athletes’ performance and physical fitness. High-Intensity Circuit Training (HICT) has emerged as a time-efficient method that combines high-intensity exercises with minimal rest, targeting various muscle groups to enhance physical fitness components. Therefore, this systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of HICT on physical fitness components among athletes to provide a clear, evidence-based understanding of HICT’s benefits and limitations.
Material and Methods: A comprehensive search strategy was employed, retrieving articles published before September 24, 2023, from databases including the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PubMed, and Google Scholar. The selection process followed the PRISMA guidelines, focusing on studies that assessed the impact of HICT on athletes’ physical fitness. The quality of included studies was assessed using the PEDro scale, and data synthesis was conducted to summarize findings on various physical fitness components.
Results: The review included 13 studies, highlighting HICT’s positive effects on muscle strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, power, body composition, and cardiovascular endurance. Improvements were noted in neuromuscular efficiency, muscle power, coordination, and cardiovascular fitness, which are crucial for athletic performance. However, the review also identified variability in training adaptations and the need for sport-specific exercises to maximize the benefits of HICT for speed and power enhancements.
Conclusions: HICT is a versatile and effective training modality that can significantly improve various aspects of athletes’ physical fitness. Incorporating targeted, sport-specific exercises into HICT programs could further optimize performance enhancements. Despite promising findings, the review acknowledges methodological heterogeneity among studies and calls for further research to refine HICT protocols for athletes.

Keywords:
High-Intensity Circuit Training, Physical Fitness, Athletic Performance, Training Adaptations

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The effect of 12 weeks of bodyweight circuit training on the physical fitness of naval officers

Zulkarnaen, Sumaryanto, Ahmad Nasrulloh, Ari Iswanto, Susanto

Zulkarnaen, Sumaryanto, Ahmad Nasrulloh, Ari Iswanto, Susanto – The effect of 12 weeks of bodyweight circuit training on the physical fitness of naval officers – Fizjoterapia Polska 2024; 24(2); 337-343

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG56087ES

Abstract
This study aims to: 1) determine the difference in the effect of Circuit body weight and Tabata Workout on the physical fitness of Pasis Dikreg Seskoal, 2) determine the difference in the effect of exercise intensity (high and low intensity) on the physical fitness of Pasis Dikreg Seskoal, 3) determine the interaction between Circuit Body Weight and Tabata Work Out with exercise intensity (high and low intensity) on the physical fitness of Pasis Dikreg. This study used factorial design research, comparing experimental classes using the circuit body weight method and the tabata workout method by considering the level of intensity as a moderator variable. The population in this study were all Seskoal Dikreg Pasis T.A. 2023 61st batch with a total of 90 people. The sample technique used in this study was total sampling. So the number of samples in this study were 90 Pasis Dikreg Seskoal 61st batch of 2023 academic year. The research techniques used are tests and measurements, in this study using the battery A and battery B test systems that have been commonly used by the TNI. The data analysis technique in this study used the MANOVA (Multivariate Analysis of Variance) analysis method with the help of the SPSS version 23.00 data processing program. Based on the analysis of research results and discussion: 1) There is a significant effect of Circuit body weight training and Tabata Workout on the physical fitness of Pasis Dikreg Seskoal, with a significance value of 0.001 < 0.05, 2) There is a significant effect of training intensity on the physical fitness of Pasis Dikreg Seskoal, with multivariate analysis of F 677 values, and a significance value of 0.001 < 0.05, and a decrease in body fat percentage of 6.80%, 3) High intensity circuit body weight training is more effective than Tabata Work Out training, this is evident from the significance value of 0.001 < 0.05, namely the results of Circuit Body Weight Training training increased by 5.14% while high intensity Tabata Work Out training increased by 0.63%.
Keywords
influence, circuit body weigt, tabata workout, physical fitness
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Exercise for success: how fitness boosts high school students’ minds and moods

Baharuddin Hasan, Ardo Okilanda, Dede Dwiansyah Putra, Yogi Arnaldo Putra, Alonzo L Mortejo

Baharuddin Hasan, Ardo Okilanda, Dede Dwiansyah Putra, Yogi Arnaldo Putra, Alonzo L Mortejo – Exercise for success: how fitness boosts high school students’ minds and moods – Fizjoterapia Polska 2024; 24(2); 280-286

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG5608O1J

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This study aims to investigate the intricate connections between physical fitness, cognitive performance, and emotional well-being among senior high school students. The objective is to gain a detailed understanding of the potential effects of organised physical fitness programmes in an educational setting. The main goal is to investigate the relationships between distinct aspects of physical fitness, including cardiovascular fitness, strength, and flexibility, and their impact on cognitive and emotional outcomes. To achieve these goals, a purposive sampling technique was used to choose 33 senior high school students. The selection process took into account criteria such as age, gender, and educational background to ensure varied representation. Participants engaged in a carefully planned and organised physical fitness programme that included aerobic workouts, strength training, and flexibility routines. The programme was consistently implemented in a controlled atmosphere. Preliminary evaluations of physical fitness, cognitive capacities, and emotional welfare were carried out before the intervention, setting a benchmark for further studies. The pre- and post-intervention evaluations encompassed standardised assessments of cognitive ability, physical fitness measurements (including cardiovascular fitness, strength, and flexibility), and self-report questionnaires measuring emotional well-being. Statistical techniques, such as paired-sample t-tests and correlation analyses, were used to detect significant changes and relationships. The findings demonstrated substantial enhancements in memory capacity, attention span, and problem-solving abilities following the training. Participants demonstrated improved cardiovascular fitness, strength, and flexibility, indicating favable physical results. The self-reported emotional well-being showed a significant augmentation. Correlation analyses revealed significant connections between cardiovascular fitness and memory capacity, strength and attention span, flexibility, and problem-solving skills, indicating complex connections between physical fitness and cognitive function. Moreover, notable associations were seen among cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility, and emotional well-being, underscoring the potential psychosomatic advantages of well-organised physical training programmes.
Keywords
physical fitness, cognitive performance, emotional well-being
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Early sedentary behavior symptoms investigation on nutrition, physical fitness, and behavioral setting for novice sports science students

Sigit Nugroho, Yudik Prasetyo, Sulistiyono, Rizki Mulyawan, Fatemeh Nourzad

Sigit Nugroho, Yudik Prasetyo, Sulistiyono, Rizki Mulyawan, Fatemeh Nourzad – Early sedentary behavior symptoms investigation on nutrition, physical fitness, and behavioral setting for novice sports science students – Fizjoterapia Polska 2024; 24(2); 144-149

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG5608X9E

Abstract
This study investigates the condition of (1) nutritional status, (2) physical fitness, (3) physical activity patterns of sports science study program students after the pandemic. The research method uses quantitative methods with analytical observational design. The research subjects were sports students from the Sports Science study program, FIKK UNY. The subjects were active students totaling around 50 participants determined using purposive sampling techniques. Physical fitness data collection techniques use the BMI formula, bleep test and GPAQ questionnaire. Techniques for analyzing data with homogeneity and normality. The results obtained from nutritional status and cardiovascular fitness can be said to be still unsatisfactory, nutritional status is in the normal or ideal category, but the range of cardiovascular abilities is still in the adequate category for men and inadequate for women. Meanwhile, the measurement results from filling out the GPAQ questionnaire show that there is still a need to increase awareness of the importance of physical activity, indicated by transportation and recreational activities of moderate intensity which are still in the category of not meeting the recommendations, even though heavy, moderate physical activity and vigorous recreational activities meet the recommendations. Nutritional status is still in the normal category, but the range of cardiovascular abilities is still in the adequate category for men and inadequate for women. This is positively correlated with moderate intensity physical activity patterns, transportation and recreation, which are still in the category of not meeting recommendations. The sedentary habits usually carried out by sports students must be able to be transferred as soon as possible to more useful and productive movement activities. Amount of leisure time for physical activity is still relatively low, whereas other moderate to vigorous physical activity habits are beginning to resurface. There must be an intentional strategy to provide suggestions on how to spend free time performing activities outdoors or indoors.
Keywords
nutritional status, physical fitness, physical avtivity
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Impact of circuit training on physical fitness among team sports athletes: A systematic review

Samit Saibya, Gayatri Pandey, Alpesh Chandrakant Jadhav, Yajuvendra Singh Rajpoot, Karuppasamy Govindasamy, Surojit Sarkar, Hemantajit Gogoi

Samit Saibya, Gayatri Pandey, Alpesh Chandrakant Jadhav, Yajuvendra Singh Rajpoot, Karuppasamy Govindasamy, Surojit Sarkar, Hemantajit Gogoi – Impact of circuit training on physical fitness among team sports athletes: A systematic review –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2024; 24(1); 244-257

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG2EF82sK

Abstract
Background of the Study. Physical fitness is crucial for athletes, enabling them to endure rigorous training and meet competitive demands effectively. It encompasses both health-related attributes, such as cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength, and skill-related components like agility and speed. Various training methods, including circuit training (CT), have been explored to enhance fitness levels among athletes. Despite the growing popularity of CT in various sports, comprehensive research on its effects on athletes’ physical fitness has been limited.
Aim. The present review aims to clarify the effects of CT on physical fitness among team sports Athletes.
Material and Methods. In accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyzes (PRISMA) Statement guidelines, the systematic search of PubMed and Google Scholar databases was undertaken on the 28th of August, 2023, to identify the reported studies, using a combination of keywords related to CT, physical fitness, and athletes. Of the 566 studies, only 18 articles met all eligibility criteria and were included in the systematic review. The assessment was performed on the Pedro scale, and the study quality included in the eighteen studies was fair (ranging from 5 to 6).
Results. The results showed that speed (n = 12) was the aspect of physical fitness studied in CT interventions, followed by muscular strength (n = 10), power (n = 13), balance (n = 2), body composition (n = 2), agility (n = 14), flexibility (n = 5), muscular endurance (n = 7), and cardiovascular endurance (n = 8). Existing evidence concludes that CT significantly impacts speed, muscular strength, power, balance, flexibility, agility, body composition, and cardiovascular endurance.
Conclusions: The CT method is one of the ways of physical fitness training aiming at general development, which includes all the physical aspects. Furthermore, there is still limited numbers of evidence showing the effect of CT on agility, body composition, and speed.
Keywords
circuit training, physical fitness, team sport, athletes
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The effect of traditional sports on improving the physical fitness of elementary school students

Ari Iswanto, Siswantoyo, Fathan Nurcahyo, Muhammad Wahyu Arga, Susanto

Ari Iswanto, Siswantoyo, Fathan Nurcahyo, Muhammad Wahyu Arga, Susanto – The effect of traditional sports on improving the physical fitness of elementary school students –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2024; 24(1); 235-243

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG2EF80Yj

Abstract
Introduction. Human resources are generally directed at making people who are tough, skilled, capable, enthusiastic and productive, so that they have the ability to carry out various activities in society. Aim. This study aims to: (1) find out how much influence traditional sports have on improving the physical fitness of elementary school students; and (2) knowing the more effective frequency of traditional sports training to improve physical fitness. Methods. This type of research is a quasi-experimental. Data collection techniques with tests. The instrument used is the Indonesian Physical Freshness Test (TKJI) for children aged 10-12 years to find out the increase in physical fitness of early childhood. The population in the study were all fifth grade students at SD Muhammadiyah Condong Catur Yogyakarta, totaling 160 students. The sampling technique was simple random sampling, the sample in this study were 48 students who were divided into 3 groups namely treatment group A, treatment group B and control group. Each group has 16 students consisting of 8 boys and 8 girls. The data analysis technique in this study used the ANOVA test with the initial prerequisite tests being the normality test and homogeneity test, then to see the differences in each treatment group it can be seen from the results of the simultaneous comparison analysis and the results of the average difference with the Scheffe test. Result. The results of the study seen from the results of the average level of physical fitness for the three groups there is a significant difference. Based on the Scheffe test, the results showed that the best level of physical fitness was in the treatment group A or the group that was given the traditional exercise treatment with a frequency of 4 times a week. The treatment group B had a significant increase compared to the control group which did not experience an increase. Conclusion. From this study it can be concluded that traditional sports can effectively improve the physical fitness of elementary school students. The frequency of exercise 4 times a week is more effective for improving physical fitness compared to the frequency of exercise 3 times a week.
Keywords
traditional sport, physical fitness, elementary school
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Young athletes’ physical fitness increases the impact of traditional sport intervention: 11 weeks of movement experience

Ida Zubaida, Yayat Ruhiat, Aan Hendrayana, Edi Setiawan

Ida Zubaida, Yayat Ruhiat, Aan Hendrayana, Edi Setiawan – Young athletes’ physical fitness increases the impact of traditional sport intervention: 11 weeks of movement experience. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(5); 95-101

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG20B3B3

Abstract
This study aims to investigate the effect of traditional sports in order to improve physical fitness of young athletes. Researchers adopted an 11-week randomized controlled trial design. Participants included young athletes from Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University (Indonesia) who were allocated to TSG (n = 20) and CG (n = 20). Analysis of Students’ t-tests for paired samples used to test differences in physical fitness among males and females in two groups at the pre-test and post-test stages. The effect size test (Cohen’s d) was used in this research. The first findings showed that male participants in TSG had differences in physical fitness in the pre-test and post-test stages related to Multi-stage (p <  0.001, d = −2.17), Shuttle run: 4×10 meters (p <  0.001, d = 2.43), 30 meter run test (p <  0.001, d = 1.85) and sit and reach test (p = 0.002, d = −1.41), while male participants in CG had differences in physical fitness in terms of Shuttle run: 4 ×10 meters (p <  0.001, d = 1.69), Run test 30 meters (p <  0.001, d = 1.64), but no differences were found for other components. The second finding showed that female participants in TSG had differences in physical fitness in the pre-test and post-test stages related to Multi-stage (p <  0.001, d = −1.53), Shuttle run: 4×10 meters (p <  0.001, d = 2.76), 30 meter Run test (p <  0.001, d = 2.02) and Sit and reach test (p < 0 .001, d = −1.72), while the female participants in CG had differences in physical fitness in the 30 meter Run test (p <  0.001, d = 2.87), but no differences were found for the other components. In conclusion, this research proves that traditional sport for 11 weeks can improve the physical fitness of young athletes.

Keywords
traditional sport, physical fitness, young athletes

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Which way of carrying a four-kilogram schoolbag disturbs the body posture the least and which disturbs the most in 7-year-old students of both sexes?

Mirosław Mrozkowiak

 

Mirosław Mrozkowiak –Which way of carrying a four-kilogram schoolbag disturbs the body posture the least and which disturbs the most in 7-year-old students of both sexes? Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(5); 6-29

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG20B24g

Abstract
Introduction. The aim of the research was to determine, which of the analyzed ways of carrying shows the strongest and the weakest correlations with the values after a 10-minute loading with a four-kilogram schoolbag after two-minute restitution. Material, method. The body posture research was carried among a group of 65 children aged 7 with the projection moiré in 4 positions: 1- habitual position, 2- position after a 10-minute loading, 3 – after one minute of the load removal and 4- after two minutes of the load removal. Results. There were analyzed correlations of the differences values of the frontal, sagittal and transversal plane features in a habitual position with the values after a ten-minute loading with a four-kilogram schoolbag as well as with values after two-minute restitution. Conclusions. (1) Carrying a four-kilogram loading in two equal containers on the chest and back or one on the back disturbs body posture statics the least of a 7-year-old student. (2) The fullest restitution of the values of body posture features takes place after carrying two equal containers on the chest and back or one on the back. (3) The most unfavourable changes of the values of body posture features during carrying and restitution appear when the schoolbag is carried on the chest and dragged with right or left hand.

Key words:
children’s health, moire topography, physical fitness, postural asymmetry factor

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