THE SKY-International Journal of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (IJPESS)

Role of Natural Protein Adequate Intake in Enhancing Anaerobic Power of Bodybuilders following 8-Week Resistance Training Program

Syed Muhammad Bilal Gillani — 2023-08-28

This study aimed to investigate the effects of natural daily adequate protein intake on the anaerobic power of bodybuilders undergoing 8-week resistance training program. Thirty-one participants were randomly assigned to a group (n=31) who consumed their daily protein requirements from their regular diet. Participants' age, height, weight, and Body Mass Index were measured before and after the program. The anaerobic power of all participants was assessed pre- and post-8-week resistance training program through tests including 1 RM (Bench Press), 1 RM (Squats), 30-meter sprint test, Vertical Jump Test, and Peak Power Test (wingate test). The results showed a significant improvement in the anaerobic power of participants after the 8-week program. These findings suggest that natural daily adequate protein intake from regular diet can lead to significant improvements in anaerobic power of bodybuilders undergoing 8-week resistance training program. Therefore, coaches and athletes can focus on a balanced, nutrient-dense diet to meet their protein needs and enhance their anaerobic power without relying solely on protein supplements.

Association Between Premenstrual Tension Syndrome and Menstruation Distress with Physical Activity

Iqra Tul Hussain — 2023-08-28

This study explores the association between physical and recreational activities, length of menstrual flow and interpersonal bonds with premenstrual tension symptoms and correlation of stress with physical activity levels among women. Analytical study was conducted on 71 Premenstrual Tension Syndrome (PMTS) women with a history of dysmenorrhea and stress presented at least 1-2 weeks premenstrual; reported at least for two consecutive menstrual cycles excluding women with tumors, gynecological and endocrinological disorders. The study was conducted from (May to October 2022) at Basic Health Unit (Vario, Sialkot). A Modified Moos Menstrual Distress questionnaire (MDQ) and a self-designed questionnaire were used to collect the data. Results were analyzed using SPSS software 22 version. Mean age was 24.01±4.062 years (N=53, 74.6%) of participants were unmarried whereas (N=18, 25.44%) were married. Length of menstrual flow days was reported as 3 to 5 days (N= 33, 46.5%). Participants (N=41, 57.7%) had severe PMTS with (N=47, 66.2%) preferring to isolate themselves as interference of the symptoms, (N= 43, 60.6%) had stress eating. Chi-square test was observed for the PMTS symptom of pain with recreational and levels of physical activity (p=0.003 0.05); (p=0.00), Impaired concentration (p=0.001 0.05); (p=0.012) and negative effects (p=0.034 0.05); (p=0.02) whereas no significant association was found for behavior, autonomic reactions and water retention symptoms. Length of menstrual flow (p=0.009) and working activities (p=0.025) were correlated (p-value 0.05 ) with physical activity. However, Spear's man correlation between physical activity level and PMTS-induced stress had a weak correlation (p=0.036). Recreational and active levels of physical activity effectively reduce the severity of premenstrual tension symptoms.

Investigating the Effects of High Intensity Resistance Training on Physical Fitness of University Male Football Players

Yasmeen Tabassum — 2023-12-17

High-Intensity Resistance Training (HIRT) is posited to augment various attributes essential for football performance, including strength, power, speed, agility, and endurance. HIRT has potential implications for injury prevention, thereby contributing to enhanced on-field performance. The present study aimed to investigate the efficacy of an eight-week HIRT regimen on the physical attributes of male university-level football players. Employing a randomized controlled design, this study involved 24 football players, aged between 19 and 25 years from University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. To ensure a comprehensive evaluation, participants were assessed both prior to and throughout the intervention, which encompassed three training sessions weekly. Physical fitness parameters assessed included the YoYo Intermittent Recovery Test Level 1 (YYIRT1), the 30-meter sprint time (ST), the Running Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST), and the Change of Direction time (COD). Subsequent to the eight-week HIRT intervention, a significant difference was noted in all variables for the experimental group between pre-and post-test measurements.

Assessment of Learning Disabilities for Future Implications of Physical Education Students

Alamgir Khan — 2023-08-28

The present study aimed to assess the learning disabilities of physical education students and to suggest future implications. The study population comprised all the students of sports sciences and physical education (SSPE), University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Thus, three hundred students were taken as samples using available sampling techniques. For the collection of data, a Likert-type scale comprised of questions about four different learning disabilities, i.e. dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia and dyslexia. The gathered data were administered through the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS, version-26); thus, pertinent statistical tools were used for analysis. After data analysis, the researcher concluded that dyscalculia as learning was the most common learning problem among the students. Based on the conclusion, the researcher recommended that sports sciences and physical education students need special attention in mathematical activities compared to all other academic subjects.