Movement, Health and Exercise (MoHE): Recent submissions
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Prediction of specific physical characteristic and fitness related variables on cardiovascular endurance among some selected uniform arm units of University Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2017)Cardiovascular endurance is considered the most vital aspect of fitness due to its direct impact on human performance. For any uniform arm units to discharge their duties effectively, they need to meet up to the requirement ... -
Ready to learn: the impact of the morning blast physical activity intervention on elementary school students
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2017)Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a physical activity intervention programme, named “Morning Blast”, on elementary school students’ math learning and daily physical activity. The Morning ... -
The development of the Putt.It.In monitoring device and the establishment of its reliability: a solution for putting-in analysis in Golf
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2017)Background: The accurate transfer of information on the athletes’ performance in any sport is essential in enhancing the performance and overall coaching process. The provision of such information is favourable only if it ... -
A review on non-invasive hypertension monitoring system by using photoplethysmography method
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2017)Hypertension, the abnormal elevation of blood pressure, is one of the chronic diseases that usually comes with no symptom and signal. Hypertension is diagnosed if the systolic blood pressure (SBP) over 140 mm Hg or diastolic ... -
Prevention of soccer-related ankle injuries in youth amateur players: a randomized controlled trial
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2017)Background: In lower levels of play, the lateral ankle sprain is the most common injury, especially amongst male youth soccer players. Purpose: The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effects of an injury prevention ... -
Profil Psikologi Atlet Berpasukan Kriket Wanita Malaysia
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2016)The purpose of this research is to identify the psychological profile of Malaysian female cricket athletes. The sample size consists of 21 Malaysian athletes who took part in Incheon Asian Sport, South Korea 2014. The type ... -
Effect Of 30 s Of Static Active Stretching On Anaerobic Power Using The Wingate Test
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2016)Stretching is performed with or without assistance when individuals warm up prior to physical activity. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of 30 s of static active stretching on anaerobic power using the Wingate test ... -
Notational Analysis On Game Strategy Performed By Female Squash Players In International Competition
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2016)Recently, the general performance standards of women’s squash have progressed to very high levels as demonstrated by several ‘spectacular’ world championships final matches. Our aim was to identify successful game strategies ... -
Mission Possible: Using Ubiquitous Social Goal Sharing Technology To Promote Physical Activity In Children
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2016)Objective: The present study investigates the acceptability of a novel ubiquitous social goal-sharing intervention aimed at promoting physical activity (PA) in schoolchildren. Methods: Thirty children (18 boys; 10.1±0.3 ... -
A Systematic Review On The Effectiveness Of Perceptual Motor Training On Improvement In Motor Performance In Individuals With Developmental Coordination Disorder
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2016)To systematically review published research literature to identify and evaluate the effectiveness of perceptual motor training on improvement in motor performance in individuals with Developmental Coordination Disorder ... -
Effects Of Vibration Training On Muscle Recovery and Exercise Induced Soreness: A Systematic Review
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2016)Objective: The positive effects of vibration training (VT) on improving strength and muscle performance have been widely documented. However, its ability to diminish the effects of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) and ... -
Design and Development Of A 6-DOF System For Virtual Bicycle Simulator
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2016)There are many variations of the competition that takes place in Olympic track cycling. Hence, a bicycle simulator will provide a number of benefits to coaches and athletes in practical training. It is extremely low cost ... -
Fabrication of a cost-effective MEMS-based piezoresistive cantilever sensor for gait movement analysis
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2016)Gait analysis measurement is a method used to access and identify gait events and the measurements of motion parameters involving the lower part of the body. This significant method is widely used in rehabilitation, sports, ... -
Effectiveness of neuromuscular training program in young athletes suffering from lower lateral ankle ligament injury
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2016)The perception and execution of musculoskeletal control and movement are mediated primarily by the central nervous system and involve the integration of three main subsystems: somatosensory, vestibular, and visual. Balance ... -
Motivation influence towards physical activity level among University staff
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2016)Levels of physical activity are usually affected by a high motivational factor. There are many internal and external motivational factors. Less physical activity or a sedentary lifestyle can be defined as movement of the ... -
Statistical assessment of performance of Malaysian track and field athletes
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2016)The purpose of this study was to assess the foundation depth of track and field events and objectively identify if there had been a significant advancement of performance in athletics at a foundation level. Data was taken ... -
Oblique impact analysis on Kenaf (Hibiscus Cannabinus) and flax (Linum Usitatissimum) natural fiber sport cycling helmets
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2016)This paper describes the performance of a natural-fiber-based cycling helmet in an oblique impact with a simulated road surface. The linear accelerations and impact energy of a head form weighing 4 kg were measured and ... -
Associations between tri-axial accelerometer-determined physical activity and self-reported health-related quality of Life of older Malay adults using cut-points for vector magnitude
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2016)There are few data on the association between health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and objectively-measured physical activity (PA) in non-Westernised populations, especially the older population. Furthermore, in light ... -
Aerodynamic study of a modern sepak takraw ball using smoke flow visualization technique
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2015)It has been shown in previous studies that the flight trajectories of sports balls are influenced by their aerodynamic characteristics. These aerodynamic characteristics are primarily dependent on the physical shape and ... -
The power of cycling
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2015)One of the advantages of cycling exercise is that the rider is interfaced to a machine, and this exercise can be easily metered. Recent technological advances have made this metering easier and cheaper such that riders, ...