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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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Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate: a.… Read the rest
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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Abstract
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
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
Children’s attitudes towards immersive virtual reality exergames: Validity and reliability of a psychometric questionnaire
Syropoulou, A., Amprasi, E., Karageorgopoulou, M., Giannousi, M.*
School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace, 69100 Komotini, Greece
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Abstract
The aim of this research was to translate the English self-report questionnaire of Ho and colleagues (2017) into Greek, determine the factor structure, validity and reliability of the Greek version of the questionnaire, expand knowledge on the psychometric behaviour of the measure and gain further empirical knowledge in the field.… 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
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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Abstract
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
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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Abstract
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
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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Abstract
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
A longitudinal study of the success factors in high-level male Volleyball
Drikos, S.*
National & Kapodistiran University of Athens, School of Physical Education & Sport Sciences, 41 Ethnikis Antistasis Avenue, Athens, 17237, Greece
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Abstract
In Volleyball a team’s performance in skills is connected to the game result and to the team’s success in a championship.… Read the rest
Pass level and the outcome of attack for age categories in male Volleyball
Drikos, S.*
National & Kapodistiran University of Athens, School of Physical Education & Sport Sciences, 41 Ethnikis Antistasis Avenue, Athens, 17237, Greece
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Abstract
In Volleyball, complex 1 consists of pass-set-attack skills in this specified order. This sequence is a stable pattern to win a point.… Read the rest
Comparative study of Greek athletes in terms of their satisfaction and coaching behavior in individual and team sports
Sakellarides, I.*, Zetou, E., Bebetsos, E., Kourtessis, T.
Department of Physical Education & Sport Science, School of Physical Education & Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini 69100, Greece
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Abstract
The purpose of this research was to examine the satisfaction of athletes’ participation in individual and team sports and to relate it to their attitudes towards coaching behavior.… Read the rest