A recent sports show named Kick a Goal is gaining massive popularity from the Korean public as it provides different sports drama that includes fair competition and unification of women via sports. While the program’s effect has been widely mentioned in the mass media, a scarcity of research has been conducted in academia regarding its effect on women’s actual participation in soccer. Hence, this study established a statistical model that analyzes whether being fans of a starring team in a women’s soccer sportainment show affects women’s actual participation in playing soccer. Samples were recruited from women who identified themselves as either fan of the Kick a Goal program or those who play soccer(futsal), utilizing an online survey. A total of 237 responses were received, with 162 valid responses utilized to analyze the model. As a result, the model showed team identification had a direct effect on viewer satisfaction and an indirect effect on the intention to participate in soccer(futsal). In addition, viewer’s satisfaction led to the intention to participate in soccer(futsal), when the intention led to the action to participate in soccer(futsal). Discussions were provided mainly on how televised sports show may contribute to women’s participation in sports. Practical implications included suggestions to make the teams starring in sportainment show more attractive to grow the team’s fanbase. Based on this study’s results, the increased fanbase will eventually lead to an increased population who actually participate in sports.
The purpose of this study is to produce an analysis of content published in both academic literature and industry related publications that specifically examines the theme of sport sponsorship. Scholars suggest a gap between academia and industry, yet it is undetermined how published articles about sponsorship are aligned and why certain topics may overlap in interest where others are independent topics. While a number of other studies have examined content in academic publications, no study has yet been applied comparing industry publications. Our intention is to compare the published academic articles and what is written in industry publications to better understand the content that is being discussed across the various channels, and to see if there is a gap between industry and academia. Findings show academics focused on certain categories while industry focused on others. Within some categories there was a clear distinction in how differently they discussed certain topics. However, some categories did demonstrate balance.
This study analyzed the social process of identity formation in left-handed athletes. It used convenience and snowball sampling methods for in-depth interviews and recruited participants through a network of left-handed athletes who nurtured an interest in academic research and expressed willingness to participate. The results of this study are as follows. First, left-handed athletes experienced social discrimination and disadvantage due to prejudice against left-handed people before starting sports. Through the social discrimination and disadvantage, they unknowingly developed a negative view of left-handers and experienced a socially isolated phenomenon. Second, left-handed players discovered a new self as they start exercising. They experienced the advantage of being a left-handed player in a sporting event and were recognized as useful players on the team. Third, left-handed athletes who demonstrate excellent skills in athletics received a lot of attention from peers and parents even after they enter society, served as role models, and were recognized for their abilities. Through this process, left-handed athletes can lead a dignified life as members of society with confidence as left-handed athletes. This study is significant in that it analyzes the socialization process of identity formation experienced by left-handed athletes as they start exercising.
Several sportsmen are worried about achieving or sustaining their ideal body weight and distribution for their discipline. Players may wish to lose weight to improve effectiveness, enhance visual appeal, or participate in weight class activities. This culminates in attempts to lose body fat while decreasing muscle mass, as well as eating choices that can have serious health effects. A Ketogenic diet is rich in fat, low in carbs, and somewhat high in protein. Various nutrition-exercise combos have been evaluated in an attempt to boost oxidative stress rates while decreasing carbohydrate efficiency levels and improving overall exercise capacity. According to the findings, increasing fat availability leads to higher rates of whole-body and muscular lipid use during regular moderate-intensity aerobic activity. With significant increases in fatty acid oxidation levels, such diets regularly fail to increase stamina results in comparison to a carb diet, and nothing is understood to evaluate the impact of a Ketogenic diet on strength development. Consequently, the Ketogenic diet may be one of the most extensively researched and defined dietary regimes for losing weight. It is also becoming more popular as a long-term treatment for a variety of illnesses, including epilepsy and many others, and is a typical dietary pattern of Regional cultures. Considering these factors, as well as the reality that there are always sportsmen who choose to do, or are compelled to do, just about everything that that may provide even a slight benefit, protocols that provide that are known to be detrimental.
A physically educated person is characterized as an individual who has the motivation, competence, understanding, and knowledge to enjoy physical activity in a healthy way. Given that physical literacy (PL) development is a lifelong process, the recording of the process, called charting, has critical importance in PL development. This study aimed to explore features of student participation in an e-portfolio for charting PL and its impacts on student learning. Participants were 10 middle school students selected on the basis of gender, technological competence, and interest in physical education. Participants took part in PL charting programs for 10 weeks by utilizing an e-portfolio developed by the researcher. Data were collected from semi-structured interviews with participants and student work samples retrieved from the e-portfolio. The features of students’ PL charting in the e-portfolio were categorized as (a) digital fumblers, (b) superficial participants, (c) passionate creators, and (d) journey reflectors, depending upon the levels of technological competence and motivation for PL recording activities. Participation in PL charting through an e-portfolio (a) enhanced sense of achievement and motivation for future PL growth in students, (b) enabled students to obtain tailored strategic support from the teacher, and (c) helped them perceive learning as continual growth. The findings of this study suggest an e-portfolio can be a viable tool for PL charting by providing opportunities to keep track of students’ learning process and reflect on their PL-related learning activities.
Seoi-nage is a representative technique frequently used in judo. Therefore, it is essential to identify how seoi-nage force characteristics change under various conditions. This study aimed to determine the differences in the force characteristics at different performance heights of elite male judo athletes. Twenty elite male judo athletes participated in the study. They were asked to perform seoi-nage at different heights (80 cm and 60 cm) using a rubber band as a practice situation. Data were collected by a force-measurement device with a rubber band connected to the device. The time variables, force value magnitude, force value rate, and force value angle in the vertical/horizontal planes were calculated and compared at 80 cm and 60 cm. There were significant differences in the force magnitude and the force vector vertical angle at 80 cm and 60 cm (p<.05). The force magnitude was greater at 60 cm than at 80 cm height. The force vector vertical angle was greater at 60 cm than at 80 cm height. In conclusion, seoi-nage at 80 cm height requires less force than at 60 cm; hence, judo players should perform the seoi-nage throw placing their center of mass lower than that of an opponent. Practicing seoi-nage repeatedly at 60 cm height under the training conditions is recommended. Seoi-nage at 60 cm height can be considered an effective training method for increasing the ability to handle difficult opponents.
The main objective of this article is to examine the validity of a French version of the Athletic Identity Measurement Scale (AIMS) with a sample of French varsity athletes according to different characteristics such as age, gender and types of sports activities practiced. To this end, 445 sports students answered a questionnaire measuring the degree of Likert-type sports identity on a 7-point scale. The sample included 272 men and 173 women with an average age of 21 years. Validation of the factor structure and internal consistency was tested by performing confirmatory factor analyzes and calculating Cronbach’s alpha coefficient on the four different models most proposed in the literature. The results related to the exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis showed that the four AIMS models tested in this study are not appropriate for the French context. On the other hand, they made it possible to identify a measurement model composed of two factors; identities and exclusivity. For the two factors, no significant difference appeared between the subgroups of age, sex and the types of sports activities practiced. Therefore, the two-factor model identified in this research stands out from the already existing models. To further test its robustness, it would therefore be desirable to test it in socio-cultural contexts close to that of France.
Lateral ankle sprain (LAS) is the most common injury in youth soccer. The mechanisms of LAS should be identified to develop effective injury prevention programs. Alignment and range of motion (ROM) are considered factors affecting kinematics during movement. Therefore, this study was designed to identify whether static measurements, including alignment and ROM, affect ankle kinematics related to LAS during running in youth soccer players. For this study, 100 participants were recruited. Data on rearfoot angle in the prone position (PRA), tibial varum, weight-bearing lunge test (WBLT), passive eversion, passive inversion (PIN), and ankle kinematics during running of all participants were collected. Ankle kinematics were computed for dorsiflexion at the initial contact (IC), inversion at IC, maximum dorsiflexion (MDF), and maximum inversion (MIN). Stepwise multiple regressions were conducted with an alpha level of 0.05. PRA, WBLT, and PIN significantly predicted dorsiflexion at IC (R2 = 0.144, P < 0.001), and PRA was a significant predictor on inversion at IC (R2 = 0.227, P < 0.001). PRA and WBLT were significant predictors on MDF (R2 = 0.330, P < 0.001), and PRA significantly predicted MIN (R2 = 0.188, P < 0.001). Of significant predictors, only WBLT can be treated by joint mobilization. Thus, WBLT related to pronation, which makes the ankle in a closed-packed position, should be treated to increase DF ROM and ankle stability. In addition, low-speed running video analysis might be useful in screening for ankle malalignment.
This qualitative study examined Korean college soccer players’ perceptions of and need for agents and the roles and competencies expected of them based on in-depth interviews with college soccer players. By exploring the significance of soccer agents as perceived by college soccer players, this study aimed to provide basic data necessary for training soccer agents for college soccer players and establishing regulations for college soccer agents. The research results can be summarized as follows: (1) The players interviewed generally showed a positive attitude toward soccer agents and were aware of the need for an agent; (2) the roles expected of an agent by college soccer players were different from those expected by professional soccer players: preparing opportunities to join Korean and foreign professional clubs, supporting and managing players, and facilitating smooth communication; and (3) the core competencies expected of a soccer agent by college soccer players were official agent certification, networks with professional soccer clubs, and understanding of the soccer industry. The results of this study highlight the need for stakeholder organizations in soccer to establish a systematic agent platform for college soccer players and take efforts to eliminate unregistered agents who engage in inappropriate activities. Qualified agent education and training for college soccer players will help protect them from unregistered agents and foster high-quality agency services.
The purpose of this study was to differences in cardiovascular risk factors and upper and lower limb muscle function according to the WHR classification in women with obese. Eighty-three obese women with over 30% body fat who aged between 20- and 30-years were divided into 3 groups: normal control group (NCG, n=6), obese women with low WHR group (WHR 0.85 or less+ more than 30% body fat, OLW, n=64), obese women with high WHR group (WHR 0.85 or more+ more than 30% body fat, OHW, n=13). We performed measurements to determine cardiovascular risk factors, basic physical fitness, isokinetic knee and trunk muscle functions according to WHR classification. As the result of this study, the knee flexor peak torque and hamstring to quadriceps torque ratio (H:Q ratio) as well as isokinetic endurance capacity of the right and left knee flexors were significantly higher in the NCG compared to the OLW and OHW. In addition, sergeant jump was significantly higher in the NCG compared to the OLW and OHW. But other basic physical fitness factors and cardiovascular disease risk factors were no significant difference between all groups. Our findings confirmed that WHR risk level may be an important predictor of lower extremity muscle function in obese women.
