Movement, Health and Exercise (MoHE): Recent submissions
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Association between Self-Esteem, Depression, Social Support and Quality Of Life Among Patients With Cerebrovascular Accident and Spinal Cord Injury
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2018)Study aim: The study determined the association between self-esteem, depression, social support and quality of life among patients with cerebrovascular accident (stroke) and spinal cord injury. Material and methods: The ... -
A Preliminary Evaluation of Linear Control Schemes for Fes-Assisted Movements
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2018)Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) can be used to revive movement functions of the human body to a certain degree which was lost due to occurrences of the nervous system disorders resulting from accidents or diseases. ... -
A New Somatic Environment: Quasi-Quantitative Study Reveals Water Training As An Effective Method To Increase Dancer Kinesthetic Awareness
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2018)Data from a two-year study suggest that water training has similar effects to a somatic practice. The nature of this study questioned an underlying assumption that dancers understood how to appropriately engage their ... -
The Effect of Traditional Games Intervention Programme in the Enhancement School-age Children’s Motor Skills: A preliminary study
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2017)The purpose of the current study is to explore the effectiveness of the traditional games intervention programme in the enhancement of form one school-age children’s motor skills. The quasi-experiment method is applied. A ... -
The Effectiveness of Tablet-Based Application as a Medium for Feedback in Performance Analysis during a Competitive Match in Elite Soccer
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2017)This study aims to examine the effectiveness of Tablet based application (TBA) as a medium for feedback in real time at a half-time interval of a competitive match in improving the performance of soccer players. StatWatch ... -
The Effect of Assistive Force on the Agonist and Antagonist Muscles in Elbow Flexion
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2017)This study investigated the responses of the agonist and antagonist muscles against assistive force during isometric muscle contraction. Participants performed isometric elbow flexion at 90º for 30 seconds under two workload ... -
Perbandingan Corak Kesepaduan Pasukan Bola Tampar Lelaki dan Wanita Peringkat Sekolah Menengah Daerah Larut Matang dan Selama
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2017)The purpose of this study is to examine the team cohesion pattern between male and female secondary school volleyball team from Larut Matang and Selama districts. A total of 192 volleyball players (96 men and 96 women) ... -
Perkembangan Motor Kasar di Kalangan Murid Orang Asli Berumur Tujuh, Lapan dan Sembilan Tahun di Daerah Gua Musang Kelantan
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2017)This study aim to identify the level of gross motor development in Aboriginal children aged seven, eight, and nine years and distinguish it by using a scale of Gross Motor Development Quotient ( GMDQ ). This study was an ... -
Pre-participation Evaluation of Malaysian University Athletes – The Mmportance of Cardiovascular Screening
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2017)Background: Sudden cardiac arrest and death (SCA/D) remains the leading cause of mortality among athletes. Contemporary standards of identifying normal physiological cardiac adaptations and remodeling from regular athletic ... -
Persepsi Atlet Pelajar: Tingkah laku kejurulatihan sukan balapan dan padang
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2017)In the context of extending the knowledge of coaching in sports in Malaysia particularly in Sarawak, this study aimed to identify the perception of student athlete regarding to the coaching behavior, in addition to investigate ... -
Using Wireless Pedometers to Measure Children’s Physical Activity: How Reliable is the Fitbit Zip?
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2017)The purpose of this study is to examine the reliability of wireless pedometers in measuring elementary school children’s physical activity. Activity measurement using a wireless pedometer Fitbit ZipTM was compared to ... -
A Review of Maximizing Muscle Building Capabilities with Anabolic Enzymes
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2017)Building muscle at a rate faster than the human body would under normal circumstances is of great importance in skills and activities that require intense muscular effort. Although physical training stands as the backbone ... -
Anthropometric Correlates of Handgrip Strength Among Nigerian Primary School Pupils
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2017)Study aim: This study investigated the interdependence of anthropometrics with handgrip strength (HGS) among primary school pupils. Materials and methods: A total of 200 primary school pupils participated in this study. ... -
A Randomized ‘just-in-time’ Prompt To Interrupt Prolonged Sitting At Two International Conferences Held In Two Countries
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2017)Prolonged sitting has a detrimental effect on lipid metabolism and insulin sensitivity leading to increased risks of metabolic conditions. Attendees at conferences typically sit for long periods during oral presentations. ... -
Effects of a 12-week Strength Training on Hand Function of Type ii Diabetes Mellitus Patients
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2017)Study aim: The purpose of this study was to establish the effects of a 12-week strength training (ST) programme on hand function in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients in a tertiary health institution in Benin-City. ... -
Comparison of Two Recurve Archery Techniques: A preliminary study
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2017)The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of two different archery methods on their shooting performances. Similarities or differences in each method were compared in certain steps in the shooting cycle of the ... -
Comparing Periodised Protocols for the Maintenance of Strength and Power in Resistance-trained Women
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2017)Purpose: The purpose of the study was to compare the effects of daily undulating periodisation (DUP) and session undulating periodisation (SUP) for maintaining strength and power over a 3-wk period in a group of ... -
Development of Sports Nutrition Educational Tools (NutriSportExTM): A Web-Application for Malaysian National Athletes
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2017)The use of electronics or technology, to improve the subjects’ knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) in nutrition or their compliance in recording their diet, for general primary care is not uncommon. However, there are ... -
Application of the Psychological Continuum Model to Understand Customers’ Involvement and Satisfaction in a Fitness Center
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2017)This research examined how customers’ perceptions of service quality influence the degree of their involvement and psychological connection to a sport activity at a fitness center by applying the Psychological Continuum ... -
Visual Anticipation Time Differences Between Athletes in Open and Closed Skills Sports
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2017)The ability to anticipate accurately and consistently plays a vital role to excel in sports performance. The present study was designed to determine the differences of visual anticipation time between athletes in open and ...