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Extreme sports injury: an applied approach to psychological effects and coping
Chárthaigh, N. N.*, Kouthouris, C., Goudas, M., Theodorakis, Y.
Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences, University of Thessaly, Karyes, 42100, Trikala, Greece
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Background: Extreme sports tend to expose athletes to elevated levels of risk of injury and athletes often struggle with injury-related psychological demands.… Read the rest
Panathenaic Amphorae: Their evolution and contribution to the promotion of the Great Panathenaea
Anastasiou, A.1*, Panagiotou, A.2, Kaimakamis, V.1, Panou, E.3
1Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thermi 57001, Thessaloniki
2Isaak & Solomou 6, 62100 Serres
3Harilaou Trikoupi 28, 62100 Serres
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The purpose of this study is to delve into the integral part sports played in Attica, as evidenced by the role they played in the Festival of Panathenaea and especially as is depicted on a specific vase form, the Panathenaic amphora.… Read the rest
Use of Motor Skills Assessment Tools in Greek Preschoolers: A review of literature
Skafida, F.1*, Koutsouki, D.2
1Department of Life and Health Sciences School of Sciences and Engineering, University of Nicosia, 46 Makedonitissas Avenue, CY-2417, Nicosia, Cyprus
2Laboratory of Adapted Physical Education, School of Physical Education and Sport Science, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, 41, Ethnikis Antistasis, Avenue Dafni, 17237, Greece
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Evaluation of preschool children’s motor skills within the school context is an integrative part of the most recent national curriculum for the Greek Kindergarten, all though so far performed by non-standardized methods.… Read the rest
Treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease; Weight loss or Physical activity? An updated narrative mini review of most recent review articles
Papandreou, D.*
Department of Health Sciences, Zayed University, Khalifa B City, Abu Dhabi, 144534, United Arab Emirates
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver is the most common disease of the liver which may lead to steatohepatitis and cirrhosis if not treated properly.… Read the rest
The effect of Nintendo Wii on physical fitness of adolescents and young adults with mild and moderate intellectual disability
Techlikidou, E.1*, Michalopoulou, M.1, Kourtessis, T.1, Skordilis, E.2
1Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, University Campus, 69100 Komotini, Greece
2School of Physical Education and Sport Science, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, 41, Ethnikis Antistasis, Avenue Dafni, 17237, Greece
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The purpose of the current study was to examine the effect of a Wii program (Active, Fit Plus, Sports), in young adults and adolescents with mild/moderate intellectual disability.… Read the rest
Differences in motivation among female athletes that participate in ‘masculine’, ‘feminine’ and gender – ‘neutral’ sports
Simeonidou, S.*
School of Physical Education and Sport Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thermi, 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Self-determination theory (Deci and Ryan, 1985) constitutes a modern frame of studying motivation in sports domain. For the quantification of the basic principles of the theory, the Sport Motivation Scale was developed (Pelletier, Fortier, Vallerand, Tuson, Briere, and Blais, 1995).… Read the rest
Time characteristics of four consecutive Olympic Volleyball Games after the implementation of the new regulations
Kountouris, P.*, Aggelonidis, I., Drikos, S.
School of Physical Education and Sport Science, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens 41, Ethnikis Antistasis Avenue Athens, 17237, Greece
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The purpose of the present study was to investigate the time characteristics four consecutive Olympic Games after the implementation of the new regulations, both in men and women.… Read the rest
Coronary Heart Disease Part II: Role of Physiotherapy
Themistocleous, I.-C1*., Stefanakis, M1., Douda, H2.
1Department of Life & Health Sciences, University of Nicosia, 46, Makedonitissas Avenue, Nicosia, 1700, Cyprus
2Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, University Campus, 69100 Komotini, Greece
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Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of disability globally and despite the advances in clinical care and medicine, continue to be the principal cause of morbidity and mortality.… Read the rest
Coronary Heart Disease Part I: Pathophysiology and Risk Factors
Themistocleous, I.-C1*., Stefanakis, M1., Douda, H2.
1Department of Life & Health Sciences, University of Nicosia, 46, Makedonitissas Avenue, Nicosia, 1700, Cyprus
2Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, University Campus, 69100 Komotini, Greece
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Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of disability globally and despite the advances in clinical care and medicine, continue to be the principal cause of morbidity and mortality.… Read the rest
Physical fitness and body mass index in Greek high school students
Argiropoulou, E.C.*, Michalopoulou, M., Douda, H., Agelousis, N.
Department of Physical Education & Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini, 69100, Greece
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The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between performance in physical fitness tests and Body Mass Index in high school students in Greece.… Read the rest