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The role of parents on their children’s involvement in individual and team sports

Siounas, A., Zetou, E., & Vernadakis, N. 

School of Physical Education & Sport Science Democritus University of Thrace

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether parental motivation (mother and father separately) plays a key role in engaging their children in individual and team sports.… Read the rest

Measuring the quality of Movement-Play Scale in Greek Early Childhood Education settings*

Kouli, O.1**, Grammatikopoulos, V.2, Gregoriadis, A.3, Zahopoulou, E.4

1School of Physical Education & Sport Science Democritus University of Thrace
2School of Education Department of Early Childhood Education, University of Crete, Greece
3School of Education Department of Early Childhood Education, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
4Department of Early Childhood Care & Education, Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki, Greece

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Abstract

Movement activities are crucial for the health and the overall development of young children.… Read the rest

Effects of a 6-week Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Intervention on pain and disability in individuals with chronic low back pain

Mavromoustakos, S.1*,Beneka, A.2, Malliou, V. 3, Adamidis, A.4, Kellis, E.5, Kagiaoglou, A.2

1Department of Physiotherapy, Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki
2Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace
3Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Athens, Greece
4Physical Therapy Institute,Thessaloniki
5Laboratory of Neuromechanics, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

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Abstract

A randomized controlled trial was used to compare the effects of a 6-week proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and a General Exercise (GE) program on pain and disability in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) recruited from the outpatient department of a hospital clinic.… Read the rest

Effects of aerobic exercise on health-related indicators in individuals with intellectual disability with or without the Down syndrome

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Theodore V. Kastanias, Helen T. Douda, Sofia A. Batsiou,  & Savvas P. Tokmakidis*

School of Physical Education & Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace

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Abstract

Purpose: This study examines the influence of aerobic exercise intervention on obesity, lipid profile and hemodynamic adaptations in individuals with intellectual disability with the Down Syndrome (DS) or without the Down Syndrome (NDS).… Read the rest

Skin Blood Flow in the Forearms during Simulation of a Tennis Match: Implications for the Thermoregulatory Role of Dynamic Exercise

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Galanis, N. MD, PhD1, Farmakiotis, D. MD1, Valavani, E. MD1, Sarris, J. MD, PhD1, Tsiridis, E., MD, PhD1, Sayegh, F. MD, PhD1, Christopoulos, D. MD, PhD2, Papadimitriou, D.Read the rest

Parental Influences on Preschoolers’ Physical Activity

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tzavara, A.1, Tzetzis, G.2*, Pavlidou, E.1

1School of Early Childhood Education, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
2Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

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Abstract

Physical activity (PA) offers significant benefits to physical and mental health of children.… Read the rest

How physically active, subjectively and objectively, are the children in Cyprus and what’s the role of gender, friends and family?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Konstantinidou,  E.1*, Constantinou, E.1, Avgerinos, A. 2, Kioumourtzoglou, E.1

1Department of Life and Health Sciences, Sports Science, University of Nicosia
2Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the behavior of pre-pubertal age school students in pedometer determined physical activity (PA) and in various aspects of PA which recorded with a self-reporting questionnaire.… Read the rest

Job Satisfaction and Burnout of Greek Secondary Special Education Teachers

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kouli, O.1*, Kourtessis, T.1, Tzetzis, G. 2, Karkaletsi, F.3, Skordilis, E.3, & Bonti, E.4

1Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace
2Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
3Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
4A΄ Psychiatric Clinic, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

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Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to: a) assess job satisfaction and burnout among high school special education teachers, b) investigate relationships between job satisfaction and burnout and c) investigate the level of prediction of burnout by job satisfaction.… Read the rest

Systematic recording of Volleyball coaches and differences on feedback comments in young athletes

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Zetou, Ε.1*, Saloustrou, Α.1, Bebetsos, Ε. 1 & Digelidis, Ν.2

1Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Thrace
2Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences, University of Thessaly

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Abstract

The aim of the present study was to examine the effectiveness of the coach, during the practice at young athletes between 12-18 years old.… Read the rest

Preparing Physical Education Pre-Service Teachers for Student Evaluation Through a Constructivist Pedagogical Course

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Derri, V.1*, Kouli, O.1, Tsali E. 2 & Kioumourtzoglou, E.3

1Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace
2Elementary School Teacher, Thessaloniki, Greece
3Department of Life and Health Sciences, Sports Science, University of Nicosia

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 Abstract

Pre-service teacher preparation programs aim to enhance teachers’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes so that to provide effective teaching.… Read the rest