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Physical Education Teachers’ Training, Teaching Competence, Professional Development, and Technological Literacy, and their Relationship with Leadership

Karaiskos. L1, Sotiras. M.-I.N.2, Kipreos. G,1 And Gdonteli. K.1

1Department of Sports Organization and Management, University of the Peloponnese, Greece
2Laboratory of Agricultural Zoology & Entomology, Department of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens

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Abstract

This study aimed to explore the perspectives of physical education teachers regarding their training and professional development and to examine the relationship between their professional growth and leadership abilities.… Read the rest

The effect of educational theater game in volleyball skills and knowledge performance and learning of elementary PE students

Christinides, Y.*, Zetou, E., Derri, V., Michalopoulou, M.

School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace, 69100 Komotini

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine whether the technique of education theater game will have a positive effect on the learning of volleyball setting skills and the development of knowledge of the volleyball rules, in children of the third grade of primary school.… Read the rest

Predicting strenuous, moderate, and mild exercise frequency and subjective vitality by exercise behavioral regulations among older adults

Kapralou, A.1*, Bebetsos, E.1, Vlachopoulos, S.P.2 , Antoniou, P.1

1Department of Physical Education & Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, University Campus, Komotini, 69132, Greece

2Laboratory of Social Research on Physical Activity, Department of Physical Education & Sport Science at Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Aghios Ioannis, Serres, 62110,Greece

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the contribution of types of exercise behavioral regulations in predicting weekly frequency of strenuous, moderate, and mild exercise and subjective vitality within self-determination theory among Greek older adults.… Read the rest

Investigating the possible involvement of social anxiety in adults participation in gyms

Tsaousidis, I., Bebetsos E. , Matsouka O. , Kouli, O.

Department of Physical Education & Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini, Greece

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Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine if the social anxiety that female and male adults feel, affects their motivation in relation to their participation in the gym.… Read the rest

The type, and the effect of therapeutic exercise on quality of life and fatigue in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus in Greece: A cross-sectional study

Bonia, K.D.*, Sourvinos, S., Siaperas, P.

Institute of Occupational Science and Rehabilitation, Metropolitan College, 74, Sorou str., 151 25, Maroussi, Attica, Greece

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Abstract

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease with severe symptoms, such as the fatigue and has a high impact on patient’s quality of life.… Read the rest

Levels of participants self- esteem in dance activities: Gender, age, and dance kind as factors of difference

Amariotakis, I.1, Pitsi, A.1, Rokka, St.1, Pratsinaki, E.2, Fillipou, F.1*

1Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace, University Campus, Komotini, 69132, Greece
29th Elementary School of Rethymno, Rethymno, 74100, Greece

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examined the levels of self- esteem from participants in dance activities in a period of time that dance schools were closed due to covid19.Secondly… Read the rest

Crisis and unemployment in the Greek sports press: causes and effects

Spiliopoulos, P.1*, Tzekis, A.2

1School of Journalism and Mass Media Communications, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 46 Egnatia str., 54625 Thessaloniki, Greece
2Department of Communication, Media and Culture, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Syngrou Avenue 136, 17671 Athens, Greece

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Abstract

The purpose of the study was to record the causes of the sport press crisis in Greece, their effects on the practice of the journalistic profession, and to investigate to what extent the high unemployment of sports journalists in the country, is related / associated with this crisis.… Read the rest

Evaluation of vertical jump performance in boys and girls in the growth phase

Paschaleri, Z.*, Savva, E., Arabatzi, F.

Laboratory of Neuromechanics, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Serres, School of Physical Education and Sports Science, AUTh., Ag Ioannis, 62100, Serres, Greece

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of sex and maturation on Counter Movement Jump (CMJ) performance in early adolescents.… Read the rest

The effect of different corrective feedback methods on the development of motor skills of different difficulty levels in children

Lola*, A.1, Votsis, E.1, Katartzi, Ε.2, Katsanis G.1, & Tzetzis, G.1

1School of Physical Education and Sport Science, Aristotle Univerity of Thessaloniki, Thermi, DPESS AUTH, 57001, Thessaloniki
2School of Physical Education And Sports Science at Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Agios Ioannis, 62110, Serres

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Abstract

This research investigated the effects of three feedback methods with different feedback methods on the acquisition and retention of movement outcome for novel and learned badminton skills.… Read the rest

The impact of a Full Immersive Virtual Reality intervention on children’s reaction time

Amprasi, E.*, Vernadakis, N., Zetou E., Antoniou, P., Giannousi, M.
Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace, Campus, Komotini, 69132, Greece.

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine whether there is a difference between a Full Immersive Virtual Reality-based and a typical training program, in female volleyball players aged 8-10 years old.… Read the rest