Journal of Sports Science and Health

THE ACUTE EFFECTS OF SWEDISH AND ICE MASSAGES ON MUSCLE RELAXATION AFTER TRAINING IN FUTSAL ATHLETES

2023-10-19T18:30:49+07:00

Fastening recovery after the match is an important process to improve an athlete’s performance. Massage is one main method among muscle relaxation techniques to recover and prepare for the next competition.

Purpose
Study the acute effect of Swedish and ice massage on muscle relaxation after training in futsal athletes.

Methods
14 male futsal athletes from Sisaket Rajabhat University participated in the test in two days, a cross-over study design. The first day includes Swedish massage to relax muscles, a washout period of 2 weeks, and the second with ice massage to relax muscles. Allow 20 minutes for each person to compare their heart rates (HR), breathing rate (BR), tympanic temperature (TT), and fatigue score (Visual Analogue Scale; VAS) were tested using One-way ANOVA with Repeated Measures.

Results
1. Average HR, BR, TT, and VAS in the Swedish and ice massage group. Comparing the results before and after the experiment. At the 05 level, it was found to be significantly different.
2. Average HR, BR, TT, and VAS in the Swedish and ice massage group. Comparing the results between groups after the experiment did not display any statistical significance.

Conclusion
Swedish and ice massage affect muscle relaxation after training in futsal athletes were comparable.

THE COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN EXERCISE AT LOW AND HIGH TEMPERATURES ON RESPIRATORY FUNCTION IN YOUNG ADULTS WITH ALLERGIC RHINITIS

2023-12-21T14:11:41+07:00

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to determine the comparative between exercise at low and high temperatures on respiratory function in young adults with allergic rhinitis.

Methods
Thirteen adults with allergic rhinitis patients aged 24.0±4.6 years were randomized crossover design into two protocols; 1. 60 minutes of aerobic exercise at 60% Heart rate Reserve at low temperature (LX) and 2. 60 minutes of aerobic exercise at moderate intensity at high temperature (HX). The physiological, respiratory function, and nasal congestion variables were measured before and after exercise at 0, 15, and 30 min. Mixed model post hoc test were used to analyzed to compare the variables between before and after exercise and between protocols. Differences were considered to be significant at p<.05.

Results
The study findings indicate that immediate post-exercise, the LX and HX groups had significant increases in heart rate, rating of perceived exertion scores, FEF_25-75%, MIP, and MEP when compared with before exercise (p<.05). Moreover, after exercise at 15 and 30 min in both temperatures, the subject experienced a decrease in nasal congestion when compared to before exercise (p.<05). After exercise at 30 min in high temperature, the HX group had an increase in FEV₁ and FEV₁/FVC when compared with exercise at low temperature (p<.05).

Conclusion
Adults with allergic rhinitis can perform moderate-intensity aerobic exercise at low and high temperatures by affecting respiratory function and reducing nasal congestion. However, in high temperatures can resulting in higher heart rates and rate of perceived exertion than low temperatures.

EFFECTS OF MAT PILATES TRAINING ON BLOOD PRESSURE AND CARDIOVASCULAR FUNCTION IN HYPERTENSIVE ELDERLY

2024-01-12T13:42:55+07:00

Purpose
This study aimed to determine the effects of mat Pilates training on blood pressure and cardiovascular function, health-related physical fitness and body composition parameters in hypertensive elderly.

Methods
Thirty-four Stage-I hypertensive elderly aged 60–75 years were randomized into 2 groups: control group who had normal daily living activities and did not receive any organized exercises (CON; n=17, Male=5: Female=12) and mat Pilates training group (PTG; n=17, Male=5, Female=12) who received mat Pilates training 60 minutes/session, three times/week for 12 weeks. Parameters for hemodynamic blood pressure including heart rate (HR), systolic and diastolic blood pressures (SBP/DBP), cardiovascular functions including, brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV), intima media thickness (IMT), stroke volume (SV) and systemic vascular resistance (SVR), heart rate variability (HRV), and health-related physical fitness were collected at baseline and at the end of 12 weeks. Then, all variables were analyzed and compared with independent and paired t-test statistical methodologies with a significant level at p-value of < 0.05.

Results
The results indicated that after 12 weeks, PTG group had significantly decreased in HR, SBP and DBP, improved baPWV, IMT, SV, SVR, and HRV. Moreover, health-related physical fitness and body compositions were significantly improved when compared to CON group at p<0.05.

Conclusion
The 12 weeks of mat Pilates training diminished blood pressures, improved hemodynamic parameters, cardiovascular functions, health-related physical fitness, body composition in hypertensive elderly.

EFFECTS OF SPEED LADDER TRAINING ON BALANCE AND VARIOUS ASPECTS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS IN OLDER

2023-12-04T12:35:23+07:00

Purpose
To investigate effects of speed ladder training on balance and physical fitness in older adults.

Methods
Thirty-six healthy older adults, aged between 63.94±2.90 years, were participated in this study. They were matched by sex, age and four-square step test time and were divided into 2 groups including the experimental group (n=18; male=1), which performed speed ladder training 3 sessions/week (40-50 min/session) for 8 weeks, and the control group (n=18; male=1), had kept the normal daily life without structural exercise. Body composition, aerobic capacity, muscle strength and endurance, flexibility, static balance (single and two-leg stance), dynamic balance and agility were measured before and after 8 weeks of the study period. The mixed model ANOVA measurement followed by Fisher's least significant difference (LSD) multiple comparison was used to determine the significance difference in all variables before and after training. The statistical significance level was set at p<.05.

Results
After 8 weeks, the speed ladder training group demonstrated significant improvement in aerobic capacity (122.72±17.91 steps, p<0.001), lower muscle strength and endurance (23.67±3.41 reps, p<0.001) and dynamic balance (4.98±0.49 sec, p=0.003). Moreover, all variables were better than the control group. Resting heart rate (73±7 bpm, p=0.026), systolic blood pressure (114±14 mmHg, p=0.016), and fat percentage (35.26±5.32, p=0.011) of the speed ladder training group were significantly lower than the control group. The physical activity enjoyment scale of the intervention group is at 4.79, indicating the highest level of pleasure while training with the speed ladder.

Conclusion
Speed ladder training could apply to older adults. It can improve balance and physical fitness. The speed ladder program also had a high level of enjoyment which could promote exercise adherence in older adults.

GUIDELINES ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTH PROMOTION MODEL OF STUDENTS IN THAILAND NATIONAL SPORTS UNIVERSITY, TRANG CAMPUS

2023-10-19T17:29:43+07:00

Purpose
This study aimed at to 1) evaluating the healthcare status of students in Thailand National Sports University Trang Campus, and 2) developing the health promotion model of students in Thailand National Sports University, Trang Campus.

Methods
Eighty students were selected by purposive sampling method from the population of 538 students in Thailand National Sports University, Trang Campus. The research instruments were the evaluation form of the respondent’s health care status, the evaluation form of the health promotion model. Moreover, the data were collected by the interview and the focus group to evaluate the effectiveness of the health promotion model. The data were analyzed using the percentage, the mean score, the standard deviation.

Results
The results found that students 62.50 percent of males and females 37.50 percent. The average age was 21-22 years old around 55 percent. Moreover, the University have adequate exercise places and sports facilities and students also have knowledge about exercising at a good level. On eat and clean water to drink when they eat, they use serving spoons. Moreover, they have a good knowledge about consuming fruit and vegetables, smoking and drinking alcohol at a good level.

Conclusion
In summary, knowledge should be given about the formats of activities to promote exercise. reduce food consumption, quit smoking and drinking alcohol in a type variety that optimum to the student needs significantly. For this reason, university administrators should encourage students, related people and advisors to organize activities by collaborative student leadership organizations at all levels, such as majors, clubs, faculties, and student clubs at each campus and university. This may result in students continuing to have behaviors that good and sustainable health care.

EFFECTS OF WEIGHTLIFTING DERIVATIVES ON CORE AND LOWER LIMB MUSCLE STRENGTH IN FEMALE OFFICE WORKERS

2023-12-01T09:35:35+07:00

Purpose
This study aimed to determine the effects of weightlifting derivatives training on core and lower limb muscle strength in female ofﬁce workers.

Methods
Twenty-nine apparently healthy female ofﬁce workers, average age 31.90±3.96 years, were participated in this study. They were matched by age and body mass index and were divided into 2 groups including, the weightlifting derivative group (n=14), which performed weightlifting derivatives training 2 sessions/week for 8 weeks, and the control group (n=15). Body composition, core muscle strength and endurance, lower limb strength and endurance, upper limb muscle strength and ﬂexibility were measured before and after 8 weeks of the study period. The mixed model ANOVA measurement followed by Fisher's least significant difference (LSD) multiple comparison was used to determine the signiﬁcance difference in all variables before and after training. The statistical signiﬁcance level was set at p<.05.

Results
After 8 weeks, the weightlifting derivatives training group showed signiﬁcant improvement in core muscle strength and endurance (1.11±0.31 min, p=0.031), lower limb strength and endurance (28.76±4.64 kg, (p<0.001), 18.43±3.39 reps, (p<0.001), respectively), upper limb muscle strength (22.76±2.65 kg, p<0.001) and ﬂexibility (4.29±1.20 score, p=0.022).

Conclusion
Weightlifting derivatives training could provide beneficial effects on total body muscle strength and endurance in female office workers, who have sedentary lifestyle and are novices in resistance exercise. Moreover, the training program has a favorable impact on flexibility within this population.

EFFECT OF AEROBIC COMBINED WITH DIAPHRAGMATIC BREATHING EXERCISE ON PULMONARY FUNCTION AMONG SMOKER

2023-12-13T09:48:11+07:00

Purpose
This experimental research aimed to determine and compare the effect of aerobic combined with diaphragmatic breathing exercise and aerobic exercise on pulmonary functions and respiratory muscle strength in smokers.

Methods
The sample group consisted of male and female smokers aged 18-59 years who received counseling to quit smoking from the Thailand National Quitline. A total of 24 people were divided into 3 groups, with 8 people in each group. These groups included the control group (SCCT; n=8), which did not receive any exercise training; the aerobic exercise by running 30 minutes combined with diaphragmatic breathing group (SCBE; n=8); and the aerobic exercise by running 50 minutes group (SCAE; n=8). Both exercise groups engaged in exercise three times per week for a period of 8 weeks. Before and after the experiment, the researchers conducted pulmonary function tests, measuring the Forced vital capacity (FVC), the Forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV₁), The FEV₁/FVC, and the maximal voluntary ventilation (MVV). The respiratory muscle strength, including the maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) and the maximum expiratory pressure (MEP), was also assessed. The results were then analyzed statistically using repeated measures two-way analysis of variance at a statistical significance level of 0.05.

Results
The results indicated that after eight weeks, in the SCBE and SCAE had significantly higher FVC, FEV₁, MVV, MIP and MEP than pre-test (p<.05). Moreover, it was found that the SCBE group exhibited the MIP and MEP increased differently from the control group (p<.05). The SCAE group showed the MVV and MIP, with a statistically significant difference from the control group at the 0.05 significance level.

Conclusion
The recent discovery illustrated that engaging in a combination of aerobic exercise and diaphragmatic breathing exercises, as well as aerobic exercise, can enhance pulmonary functions and increase respiratory muscle strength among individuals who smoke

FACTOR PERCEPTION OF CELEBRITIES AFFECTS TO THE PURCHASE DECISION OF TRIATHLON PRODUCT

2023-11-27T16:27:27+07:00

Purpose
This research was to study factors perception and measure in trustworthiness, expertise, attractiveness, respect and similarity that affects to the purchase decision of triathlon product.

Methods
The sample of research consisted 401 Thai people who were 5 criteria. This research used questionnaires as the method to collect data with coefficient alpha equal 0.79. Data were processed by applying descriptive statistics which were frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation. The research also was analyzed by Multiple Regression with statistical significance at 0.05.

Results
Factors perception level and the purchase decision of triathlon product found that overall of the samples scored in high level. Perception of attractiveness, respect, similarity were affected to purchase decision of triathlon product who living in Bangkok. The most important factor to purchase of triathlon product was recommendations for online reviews and the decision to buy that kind of product again in the future when satisfied with the experience of consuming.

Conclusion
Therefore, business regarding triathlon products should to concern marketing in this channel.

STANDARDISATION OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT FOR FOOTBALL AGENTS UNDER THE FIFA FOOTBALL AGENT REGULATIONS

2023-11-30T13:43:02+07:00

Unfair practices of football agencies have been defined as acts contrary to regulatory aspects of ethics and professionalism for football agents. While football agency services should follow good agency practices and be honest with regard to agencies’ clients, previous FIFA rules did not enable affiliated associations to curb a broad range of unfair practices of football agencies. This paper provides a snapshot of the FIFA Football Agent Regulations (known as the FFAR) and suggests recent reforms building on advances in the FIFA regulatory regime. This article also discusses professional and ethical standardisation in football agent practice under the FFAR and
their implications for professionals and for professionalism in the global football industry. It further examined the role of FIFA’s regulatory and decision-making functions in the global football industry in shaping the determination of worldwide legally binding standards to be met in all FIFA’s member associations and setting the standards of conduct, performance and ethics that govern football agents professionals.

SPORTS FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE EFFICIENCY OF SPORTS CENTERS IN THAILAND UNIVERSITIES

2023-12-01T08:56:42+07:00

This article is an academic article to studied the service context of the university's sports center. Exercise and health care are promoted by the government and are gaining popularity. Resulting in the increasing use of sports centers in universities The fitness service provided by the sports center is considered to be an important service in creating an impression of service. This study found that the service of the sports center requires physical factors, which emphasizes the support for access to exercise, physical fitness center, sports service center. Core product is the availability of exercise equipment and personnel give priority to service providers who show love and willingness to provide services. Which affects the quality of service and the satisfaction of the users. Therefore, these three factors are variables that impact the efficiency of service delivery and satisfaction in using the university's sports center.