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Analysis of pacing strategies of fitness men in CrossFit games
Gianzina, E.*
Department of Physical Education & Sport Science, School of Physical Education & Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, 69100, Greece.
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Abstract
The main aim of this study was to record and analyze the pacing strategies of fitness men during the 2015 National CrossFit Championship that took place in Thessaloniki, Greece.… Read the rest “Analysis of pacing strategies of fitness men in CrossFit games”
The effect of different strength training protocols on the jumping ability of amateur female volleyball players
Goudas, K., Kasabalis, A.*, Douda, H., Tokmakidis, S.
School of Physical Education & Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece.
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Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of different strength training protocols on the jumping ability of amateur female volleyball players.… Read the rest “The effect of different strength training protocols on the jumping ability of amateur female volleyball players”
Influence of age on levels: team cohesion, aggression & sport satisfaction
Brisimis, E.1, Bebetsos, E.2, Krommidas, Ch.1
1Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Thessaly, Trikala.
2School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini.
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The necessity and purpose of this research was to investigate the potential influence of the age group on: (1) cohesion, (2) aggression, and (3) athletic satisfaction.… Read the rest “Influence of age on levels: team cohesion, aggression & sport satisfaction”
The efficacy of different Aerobic, Pilates and combined therapeutic exercise protocols to functional capacity, fatigue and quality of life in adults with Multiple Sclerosis: controlled experimental intervention
Garopoulou, V.1,5*, Meke, M.2, Latsiou, E.3, Papakonstantinou, G.4, Mouzakidis, C.5, Notas, K.6, Orologas, A.6, Tsolaki M.1,5
1Scientific Collaborator at 1st Neurology DEPT – AHEPA University General Hospital, Greece
2,4European College of Sports and Exercise Physicians (E.C.O.S.E.P.)
3Department of Psychology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
5Hellenic Association of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (Alzheimer Hellas), Thessaloniki, Hellas
6Department of Neurology, St.… Read the rest “The efficacy of different Aerobic, Pilates and combined therapeutic exercise protocols to functional capacity, fatigue and quality of life in adults with Multiple Sclerosis: controlled experimental intervention”
Elementary School Pupils’ Participation in Physical Education class: Gender and class attendance as Satisfaction’s differentiator factor
Masadis, G.1, Koultzi, A.2, Kouli, O.1, Bebetsos, E.1, Rokka, St.1, Samara, E.3, Filippou, F.1*
1Department of Physical Education & Sport Science, School of Physical Education & Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, 69100, Greece
2Rhodes Music School
35th High School of Katerini
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The aim of this study was to investigate: a.… Read the rest “Elementary School Pupils’ Participation in Physical Education class: Gender and class attendance as Satisfaction’s differentiator factor”
Recording the accessibility of the infrastructure for sports clubs of individuals with movement impairments in Greece
Graikinis-Evaggelinos, P.1*, Tsitskari, Ε.1, Kourtesis, T.1 Alexandris, Ε.2
1Department of Physical Education & Sport Science, School of Physical Education & Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, 69100, Greece
2Department of Physical Education & Sport Science, School of Physical Education & Sport Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 57001, Greece
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The meaning of accessibility is reflected in the first chapter of the UN (United Nation) on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the elimination of inequalities and the improvement of living conditions.… Read the rest “Recording the accessibility of the infrastructure for sports clubs of individuals with movement impairments in Greece”
Examination of the relations between social physique anxiety, body esteem and body image satisfaction in female athletes (current and former)
Sigala, Μ.1*, Kosmidou, Ε.2, Giannitsopoulou, Ε.3
1School of Physical Education and Sport Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
2School of Physical Education and Sport Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, Laboratory of Human Studies Sport Psychology
3School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, Laboratory of Evaluation of Human Biological Performance
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Abstract
For the athletes their body image and the satisfaction they receive from it, are influenced by the general social conditions, but also by the particular circumstances that exist in sports.… Read the rest “Examination of the relations between social physique anxiety, body esteem and body image satisfaction in female athletes (current and former)”
The impact of a cinema literacy program through the theory of planned behaviour on the attitudes of primary school students towards people with special educational needs and disabilities
Poulios, I.1*, Evaggelinou, C.1, Antoniou, P.2, Tsigilis, N.3, Dimitropoulou, D.1, Krystallis, C.1
1School of Physical Education & Sport Sciences – Serres, Laboratory of Adaptive Physical Education, 62110 Agios Ioannis, Serres, Greece
2Department of Physical Education & Sport Science, School of Physical Education & Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini 69100, Greece
3Department of Journalism and Mass Media Communication, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 46 Egnatia Ave, 54625 Thessaloniki, Greece
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The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of an intervention program on cinema literacy on the attitudes of students in the last two grades of Primary Education towards students with Disabilities and / or Special Educational Needs.… Read the rest “The impact of a cinema literacy program through the theory of planned behaviour on the attitudes of primary school students towards people with special educational needs and disabilities”
Motor assessment of preschool Roma children
Siliachli, A., Giagazoglou, P.*
Department of Physical Education & Sport Science at Serres, School of Physical Education & Sport Sciences, 62110 Agios Ioannis, Serres, Greece
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The purpose of the present study was the examination of the motor development of preschool Roma children and the detection of possible differences with preschool children of native population.… Read the rest “Motor assessment of preschool Roma children”
Teacher rating checklists as assessment tools for the detection of Developmental Coordination Disorder: Their suitability for use by educators
Dimitropoulou, D.1*, Evaggelinou, C.1, Kourtesis, T.2, Ellinoudis, T.1
1School of Physical Education & Sport Sciences – Serres, Laboratory of
Adaptive Physical Education, 62110 Agios Ioannis, Serres, Greece
2Department of Physical Education & Sport Science, School of Physical Education & Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini 69100, Greece
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Movement difficulties which impact motor activities of daily living as well as school activities, like handwriting are a basic/main characteristic in children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD).… Read the rest “Teacher rating checklists as assessment tools for the detection of Developmental Coordination Disorder: Their suitability for use by educators”