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Background: Laparoscopic appendectomy is a common procedure and introduced early in general surgical training. How internal (i.e. surgeon's experience) or external (i.e. disease severity) may affect procedure performance is not well-studied. The aim of this study was to evaluate factors that may have an influence on the performance scores for surgical trainees. Methods: A prospective, observational cohort study of laparoscopic appendectomies performed by surgical trainees (experience < 4 years) operating under supervision. Trainers evaluated trainees' overall performance on a 6-point scale for proficiency. Perioperative data were recorded, including appendicitis severity, operating time and the overall difficulty of the procedure as assessed by the trainer. A "Challenging" procedure was defined as a combination of either/or "perforation" and "difficult". Trainees who had performed > 30 appendectomies were defined as "experienced". The trainees were asked if they had used simulation or web-based tools the week prior to surgery. Results: 142 procedure evaluation forms were included of which 19 (13%) were "perforated", 14 (10%) "difficult" and 24 (17%) "Challenging". Perforated appendicitis was strongly associated with procedure difficulty (OR 21.2, 95% CI 6.0–75.6). Experienced trainees performed "proficient" more often than non-experienced (OR 34.5, 95% CI 6.8–176.5). "Difficult" procedures were inversely associated with proficiency (OR 0.1, 95% CI 0.0–0.9). In "Challenging" procedures, identifying the appendix had lowest proficiency (OR 0.4, 95% CI 0.1–0.9). The procedures assessed as "difficult" had significantly longer operating time with a median (IQR) of 90 (75–100) min compared to 59 (25–120) min for the non-difficult (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Both internal and external factors contribute to the performance score. Perforated appendicitis, technical difficult procedures and trainee experience all play a role, but a "difficult" procedure had most overall impact on proficiency evaluation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This study aims to examine coaches' daytime sleepiness levels in relation to gender, physical activity level, and certain anthropometric variables. Materials and Methods: The study involved 330 coaches (173 women) from various sports in Istanbul. Daytime sleepiness was measured using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, and physical activity levels were assessed with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) short form. Anthropometric data (body weight, height, waist circumference) were self-reported. Results: Female coaches had higher Epworth Sleepiness Scale scores than male coaches (p < 0.05). Male coaches had higher IPAQ scores, waist circumferences, and BMIs compared to female coaches (p = 0.00). There was no correlation between daytime sleepiness and BMI (r = .066) or waist circumference (r = -.050) (p > 0.05). A significant negative correlation was found between physical activity level and daytime sleepiness (r = -113, p< 0.05). Conclusion: The study found a significant negative correlation between physical activity and daytime sleepiness, highlighting the importance of physical activity for sleep health. The young age of participants may limit the generalizability of these results, suggesting a need for further research with older adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article analyzes and summarizes the definitive analysis of the basic concepts of the professional activity of future fitness trainers, which are the subject of research into the problem of professional training of future fitness trainers in institutions of higher education in today's conditions. The essence of such concepts as: "fitness", "trainer", "fitness trainer", "future fitness trainer", "professional competence of future fitness trainers, which is formed in institutions of higher education", "professional training of future fitness trainers in institutions of higher education". The concept of "fitness" is revealed as a system of socio-economic, cognitive and human-creating objects and processes that reflect the unity of system-structural and value-pragmatic aspects of a healthy lifestyle, as well as a socio-cultural mechanism of reproduction of human existential forces, which is realized in the process of personally oriented broadcasting culture, social and professional experience in society. The factors that determine the approach to considering fitness as a sociocultural phenomenon, which are solved with the help of fitness, are established, namely: socialization of people engaged in fitness, provision of ample opportunities for self-knowledge; self-identification and self-actualization of the individual and its most favorable interactions with society; promoting the emergence of new cultural forms through the creative activity of people in the field of fitness; attracting people to the cultural values ​​of different countries and peoples in the process of fitness classes; development of the fitness industry and the network of paid fitness services based on various types of state institutions; setting a precedent for scientific research in the field of fitness, which contributes to the development of science; creation of grounds for the development of a training system for fitness specialists, the need to develop new professional educational programs. The concept of "professional competence of a future fitness trainer" is defined as "an integrative characteristic of an individual, determined by the level of mastery of fundamental knowledge of fitness. The concept of "professional training of future fitness trainers in institutions of higher education" is analyzed as a pedagogical system aimed specifically at the formation of their professional competence nowadays.

Resident doctors constitute an important workforce of the Nigerian healthcare system wherein they undergo structured training to become competent specialists in different fields of medicine. The aim of this survey was to audit the surgical residency training process, incorporating both the trainer's and the trainee's perspectives, with a view to improving both residency training and overall patient care. This was a multicenter descriptive cross-sectional study involving consultant surgeons and surgical trainees in selected tertiary healthcare institutions in Nigeria. A link to an online semi-structured and pretested questionnaire was sent to study participants whose agreement to fill out the questionnaire was taken as implied consent for the study. The perception of respondents on key areas of surgical residency training like the quality of training, skill acquisition, mentorship, supervision, operative exposures, research, funding, didactic sessions, and work schedule was assessed using a Likert scale. Their perceived challenges to training and measures to improve the quality of training were recorded. Data were analysed using version 23 of the SPSS. A total of 127 participants (25 trainers and 102 trainees) were recruited with a mean age of 34.8 ± 3.5 y for the trainees and 47.5 ± 6.9 y for the trainers. The majority of both the trainers and trainees (72%, n = 18 and 93%, n = 96, respectively) were dissatisfied with the quality of surgical residency training in Nigeria with the trainers (88%, n = 22) and trainees (97.1%, n = 99) mostly agreeing that surgical training should be standardized across training centres in Nigeria. The trainees and trainers rated mentorship, research, funding, and overall quality of surgical residency training as inadequate, while most of the trainees and trainers rated supervision of trainees as adequate. The trainees predominantly identified poor training facilities as the most important challenge to surgical residency, followed by high clinical workload, while the majority of the trainers identified workplace bullying and high clinical workload as being the predominant factors. The nine-pronged recommendations by both the trainers and trainees to improve surgical training in Nigeria include mentorship program for trainees, funding of surgical residency training, provision of facilities and equipment for training, adequate supervision of trainees by trainers, job description and defined work schedule for trainees, health insurance of patients, overseas training of trainees during the residency program, improved remuneration of trainees, and adequate motivation of trainers. The quality of surgical residency training in Nigeria is perceived as suboptimal by trainees and trainers. Perceived common challenges to surgical residency training include poor training facilities, workplace bullying, and high clinical workload. Adequate funding of surgical residency program, standardized mentorship, and training of trainees with improved remuneration of trainees and motivation of their trainers would enhance the overall quality of surgical residency training in Nigeria. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The COVID-19 pandemic threatens to exacerbate the school psychology personnel crisis. There is a dearth of knowledge regarding how the pandemic has impacted school psychology trainers and course delivery. In this national study, 92 school psychology trainers completed an online questionnaire regarding technological instructional changes, job satisfaction, and their own mental health well-being during the pandemic. Findings suggest that during the portion of the pandemic assessed most trainers reported that they: (a) switched from in-person instruction to primarily online instruction, (b) were mostly satisfied with their jobs, and (c) generally experienced a positive sense of well-being. Furthermore, a sizable portion of those that switched to a mixture of hybrid and online instruction during the pandemic endorsed that they are likely to continue to use these modalities after the pandemic subsides. Unfortunately, although school psychology trainers presented as generally resilient workforce during the pandemic, almost 20% participants screened positive for possible depression. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Background The insufficient number of general practitioners (GPs) is a major challenge facing China’s healthcare system. The purpose of the GP transfer training programme was to provide training for experienced doctors to transition to general practice. However, research on the competencies of GP transfer training trainers in teaching skills in China is limited. This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the baseline familiarity with teaching skills among Chinese GP transfer training trainers. Methods An online survey was conducted among trainers who participated in the 2021 Sichuan Province General Practice Training Trainer Program. The survey collected data on participants’ characteristics and familiarity with 20 skills in three essential teaching knowledge areas: the core functions of primary care (five questions), preparation for lesson plan (four questions), and teaching methods (11 questions). Results In total, 305 participants completed the survey. Familiarity rates were generally low across all three essential teaching knowledge areas. No significant differences were observed in familiarity rates between the tertiary and secondary hospitals. Conclusion This study revealed gaps in the teaching skills of GP transfer training trainers in China. These results suggest the necessity for targeted training programs to enhance the teaching skills and competencies of trainers.

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Background: The insufficient number of general practitioners (GPs) is a major challenge facing China's healthcare system. The purpose of the GP transfer training programme was to provide training for experienced doctors to transition to general practice. However, research on the competencies of GP transfer training trainers in teaching skills in China is limited. This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the baseline familiarity with teaching skills among Chinese GP transfer training trainers. Methods: An online survey was conducted among trainers who participated in the 2021 Sichuan Province General Practice Training Trainer Program. The survey collected data on participants' characteristics and familiarity with 20 skills in three essential teaching knowledge areas: the core functions of primary care (five questions), preparation for lesson plan (four questions), and teaching methods (11 questions). Results: In total, 305 participants completed the survey. Familiarity rates were generally low across all three essential teaching knowledge areas. No significant differences were observed in familiarity rates between the tertiary and secondary hospitals. Conclusion: This study revealed gaps in the teaching skills of GP transfer training trainers in China. These results suggest the necessity for targeted training programs to enhance the teaching skills and competencies of trainers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Im Trampolinsport können Athletinnen ungewollten Urinverlust haben, was psychische und physische Folgen hat. Das Ziel war, zu erheben, wie viele deutsche Trampolinturner:innen von ungewolltem Urinverlust betroffen sind und welche Folgen dies für sie hat. Außerdem wurde die Perspektive der Trainer:innen untersucht. Ein Online-Fragebogen wurde an aktive Trampolinturner:innen und Trainer:innen, die älter als 18 Jahre waren, geschickt. Die Antworten wurden beschreibend ausgewertet. 122 Turner:innen und 145 Trainer:innen beantworteten den Fragebogen. Die Prävalenz von Urininkontinenz war 50,8%. Als Folge empfinden 74,2% Scham und 52% haben weniger Spaß am Trampolinturnen. Copingstrategien waren vermehrt auf die Toilette gehen (85,5%) und das Verwenden von Hygieneartikeln (75,8%). 56% der Trainer:innen schätzen, dass „keine" oder „wenige" Turner:innen betroffen sind. Drei Viertel der Trainer:innen messen diesem Thema „keine" bis „mäßige" Relevanz bei und nur 26% wurden von Athlet:innen auf das Thema angesprochen. Ungewollter Urinverlust tritt bei ca. der Hälfte der Trampolinturner:innen auf. Die meisten Trainer:innen denken, dass es nicht häufig vorkommt und nur mäßige Relevanz hat. Evidenzebene: 2b. In trampoline gymnastics, female athletes can experience involuntary urinary leakage which may have psychological and physiological consequences. The aim was to investigate how many trampolinists are affected by involuntary urinary leakage and what the consequences for them are. Another goal was to investigate the coaches' perspective. An online survey was sent to current trampoline gymnasts and coaches, who were older than 18 years of age. The results were analyzed descriptively. 122 gymnasts and 145 coaches completed the questionnaire. The prevalence of urinary incontinence was 50.8%. As a consequence 74.2% feel embarrassed and 50% enjoy trampolining less. Coping strategies were going to the toilet more often (85.5%) and using hygiene products (75.8%). 56% of the coaches believed that "none" or "few" trampolinists were affected. The relevance of this topic was rated as "none" to "moderate" by 74.7% and 26% were approached to talk about the topic by athletes. Involuntary urine leakage affects half of all trampolinists. Most coaches believe that it does not occur frequently and that it is only moderately relevant. Level of Evidence: 2b. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The productivity of cut-to-length machine operators exhibits a significant disparity, with the most productive individuals demonstrating twice the efficiency of their less productive counterparts. This discrepancy is largely attributed to variations in work methods. While supervised training has proven effective in streamlining work methods and enhancing productivity, the availability of forest-machine instructors for supervision is limited. Intelligent coaching systems (ICS) are periodically proposed to address this constraint. ICS are computer-based aids that offer machine operators real-time feedback on their work and guide them on how to rationalize their work. The successful implementation of ICS initially requires the development of systems for automatic work-element detection (AWED). Therefore, this article explores the history, current status, and technological possibilities of AWED. Additionally, key features of ICS are briefly reviewed. Lastly, a broader, interdisciplinary discussion is initiated on how to strategically allocate limited research resources. Questions surrounding the feasible ambition level for ICS and AWED are raised, prompting considerations for the next steps in research and development.

Study purpose. The purpose of the study was to investigate the need for physical education and sports specialists to acquire competencies for the organization of educational activities for sustainable development and their understanding of the involvement of the field of physical education and sports in the implementation of sustainable development goals. Materials and methods. The study involved 106 specialists in physical education and sports from various regions of Ukraine (73 women and 33 men). The participants comprised representatives of general secondary education institutions (schools, lycées, gymnasiums) – 70.7% of the respondents (75 persons), representatives of higher education institutions (universities and academies) – 11.3% of the respondents (12 persons), representatives of sports institutions (youth sports schools and sports complexes) – 10.4% of the respondents (11 persons), representatives of vocational education institutions (schools, colleges) and out-of-school youth work centers – 7.5% of the respondents (8 persons). The respondents’ work experience in the field of physical education and sports ranged from 1 to 45 years. The study used the methods of surveying, analysis and synthesis of information, and mathematical information processing. Results. The survey revealed that most of the respondents are not sufficiently familiar with the issues of sustainable development. 51.89 % of the respondents indicate partial awareness of the concept and sustainable development goals, 5.66 % claim that they are not familiar with such information at all. The majority of the physical culture and sports specialists who participated in the experiment do not understand the essence and depth of Sustainable Development Goals and only link physical education and sports to such Sustainable Development Goals as good health and well-being (Goal 3), quality education (Goal 4), and gender equality (Goal 5). Conclusions. It was found that only 3.8% of the respondents can find a correlation between the field of physical education and sports and the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals. 62.26% of the respondents indicate that they need to expand their knowledge and skills on sustainable development, 46.23% of the respondents want to deepen the knowledge and skills in the methodology of implementing education for sustainable development. Most of the surveyed physical education and sports specialists need advanced training to acquire the competencies necessary for the implementation of educational activities for sustainable development.

Participation is a key issue in understanding didactic dynamics. On the one hand, youth participatory cultures are described as incorporating gaming, multitasking, transmedia navigation and networking; on the other hand, the pre-digital meaning of participation retains a political value related to individual commitment for the common good and to socio-constructivist learning design. There is a connection among community, participation and learning, as the tradition of communities of practice highlights (Wenger, 1998, 2000).

Background: Resistance training has well-documented health benefits; however, participation and adherence remain overwhelmingly low. Supervision has been evidenced to improve adherence, and produce favourable adaptations compared to unsupervised resistance training. A recent exploratory systematic review and meta-analysis on supervision during resistance training noted a lack of clarity as to the purpose/intent of the supervisor within the body of literature. Methods: An online cross-sectional survey study was conducted in English and distributed primarily across social media platforms and through the authors’ personal and professional networks. The aim of the survey was to compare the perceptions of supervision between trainers and trainees. Secondary outcomes included exploratory analyses of the impact of training experience, sex of participant, and comparison based on supervision type. Results: 468 participants completed all elements of the survey (68% male, 32% female). Of which 236 were personal trainers/strength coaches, and 232 were trainees. In brief, descriptive data from the survey suggest that trainers perceived supervision as more important than trainees for the characteristics and variables measured. Females perceived supervision in resistance training as more important than males. Trainees who engage in supervised resistance training reported supervision to be more important compared to those training alone or with a training partner. Technical coaching was reported to be the most important characteristic of supervision. Finally, trainers and trainees engaging in supervised strength training reported lower injury rates compared to those strength training unsupervised or with a training partner. Qualitative data are presented regarding perceptions of how and why supervision should differ based on sex, age, and experience, as well as reporting injury experiences. Conclusion: Our data suggest that the perceived benefits of supervision vary based on population. We posit that the present data have implications for both trainers and trainees, which might serve to strengthen a relationship by aligning roles and realising goals in supervised resistance training. Further, this data might provide insight and prompt future research as to how to engage more people into resistance training.

AbstractThis study had a twofold purpose: (a) to create an Arabic version of the Coaches-Athletes Relationship Questionnaire (CART-Q) and (b) to assess its psychometric qualities in the context of Tunisia, as well as its sensitivity in other sports populations. The researchers conducted an online survey of 594 amateur athletes from different sports clubs in Tunisia. For the exploratory factor analysis, 157 athletes aged 22.72 ± 3.78 years were randomly selected, while confirmatory data were collected from 482 athletes aged 22.74 ± 7.63. The study found a three-factor structure through principal component and confirmatory factor analyses. CFA fit indices showed acceptable results for both second-order and first-order. The scale had excellent internal consistency for all three factors and total score, but only partially established sensitivity for the complementarity dimension. Gender and type of sport showed significant differences for the complementarity dimension. Cronbach’s Alpha, McDonald’s ω, and Guttmann’s λ6 coefficients were all high at 0.88, 0.89, and 0.94, respectively. Overall, the results suggest ACART-Q is a valid instrument for assessing the coach/athlete relationship in the Tunisian context. The study provided valuable insights into its psychometric qualities and the questionnaire could be used by coaches, researchers, and athletes to improve their relationships and performance.

The development of modern technologies and the use of social networks create an environment for the exchange of information, interactive communication, learning, and optimization of various processes. The study describes the results of the effectiveness of using various social media tools to increase the level of physical activity in people of different ages (12–35 years old). Effective tools for increasing the level of physical activity that can be used on social media have been considered. A survey created in Google forms was conducted to select research participants and group them; the pedagogical experiment is the introduction of social media tools to encourage users to do sports. The experiment involved 148 people of different age groups: adolescents, students, adults. After the experiment with the experimental group, there were 59.20% of participants with an average level of physical activity and 22.37% of participants with a high level of physical activity; in the control group, 31.58% of participants had a low level of physical activity, 48.70%—average, 10.53%—high. Most participants of all ages (88.16%) refrained from posting videos of their achievements on social media, while nine participants (5 pupils and 4 students) posted their achievements in the form of short video exercises or screenshots, and reports of exercises in mobile applications in their groups. The research results are applicable to various social groups and can be used to create private groups on social media to encourage physical activity. The data obtained can be used for further development of specialized training programs using digital technology and social networks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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• Significant fall in trainees' ability to perform major gynaecology procedures. • Gynaecology not given adequate time during training. • Simulation and access to advanced training possible solutions to training challenges. Over the last decade barriers to surgical training have been identified, including reducing access to theatre lists, reducing numbers of major surgical procedures being performed, increasing numbers of trainees and reduction in working hours since the introduction of the European Work Time Directive (EWTD). We aimed to assess the impact of these challenges on training in gynaecology over time. Study Design. We designed a study which aimed to assess both trainers and trainees perception of gynaecological surgical training in Ireland. The purpose of this was to identify confidence levels and challenges and to highlight potential areas for future improvement of surgical training in gynaecology. A a cross-sectional survey was distributed to all trainees and trainers registered with the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Obstetrics and Gynaecology higher specialist training programme in 2014, 2017 and again in 2021. During the study period trainees' confidence that the training programme prepared them to perform gynaecological surgery fell significantly. This fall in confidence was most evident for trainees' ability to perform abdominal hysterectomy (40.9% vs 15.2%, χ2 = 4.61, p =.03) and vaginal hysterectomy (31.8% vs 12.1%, χ2 = 4.58, p =.03) when comparing 2014 with 2021. All trainees reporteded that gynaecology was not given adequate time in the training programme to prepare them to practice independently as consultants. Themes identified by participants to improve training included dedicated access to theatre time with a named trainer, increased simulation training and subspecialisation at later stages of training. Our findings show an overall decrease in trainees' and trainers' confidence in the surgical training available in gynaecology over an eight-year period.. This is particularly true for major gynaecology procedures. Efforts must be made to ensure trainees have improved access to surgical training in gynaecology. Potential solutions include improving access to simulation and incorporation of subspecialist training into later stages of training. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Study purpose. The purpose of the study was to investigate the need for physical education and sports specialists to acquire competencies for the organization of educational activities for sustainable development and their understanding of the involvement of the field of physical education and sports in the implementation of sustainable development goals. Materials and methods. The study involved 106 specialists in physical education and sports from various regions of Ukraine (73 women and 33 men). The participants comprised representatives of general secondary education institutions (schools, lycées, gymnasiums) - 70.7% of the respondents (75 persons), representatives of higher education institutions (universities and academies) - 11.3% of the respondents (12 persons), representatives of sports institutions (youth sports schools and sports complexes) - 10.4% of the respondents (11 persons), representatives of vocational education institutions (schools, colleges) and out-of-school youth work centers - 7.5% of the respondents (8 persons). The respondents' work experience in the field of physical education and sports ranged from 1 to 45 years. The study used the methods of surveying, analysis and synthesis of information, and mathematical information processing. Results. The survey revealed that most of the respondents are not sufficiently familiar with the issues of sustainable development. 51.89 % of the respondents indicate partial awareness of the concept and sustainable development goals, 5.66 % claim that they are not familiar with such information at all. The majority of the physical culture and sports specialists who participated in the experiment do not understand the essence and depth of Sustainable Development Goals and only link physical education and sports to such Sustainable Development Goals as good health and well-being (Goal 3), quality education (Goal 4), and gender equality (Goal 5). Conclusions. It was found that only 3.8% of the respondents can find a correlation between the field of physical education and sports and the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals. 62.26% of the respondents indicate that they need to expand their knowledge and skills on sustainable development, 46.23% of the respondents want to deepen the knowledge and skills in the methodology of implementing education for sustainable development. Most of the surveyed physical education and sports specialists need advanced training to acquire the competencies necessary for the implementation of educational activities for sustainable development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In soccer, the offensive style of play describes characteristic behavioral features of the players at team level during the offensive phase of matches. This study aimed to investigate the effect of offensive playing style (i.e., while in ball possession) on physical and technical match performance during offensive play as well as success-related factors. The sample consisted of official tracking and event data of 153 matches of the 2020/21 German Bundesliga season. For every team in every match an offensive playing style coefficient was calculated to locate teams on a continuum between ball possession and counter-attacking style. This calculation contains 11 technical and physical performance parameters and has already been validated. In addition, dependent physical (e.g., sprinting distance), technical (e.g., passes), and success-related (e.g., goals) variables were examined. A separate linear mixed model was calculated for each dependent variable. While teams with lower playing style coefficient values (= counter-attacking style) covered more high-intensity (p ≤ 0.01; R² = 0.13) and sprinting distances per second in possession (p ≤ 0.01; R² = 0.14), teams with higher playing style coefficient values (= ball possession style) were physically more demanded over a whole match (e.g., more accelerations (p ≤ 0.01; R² = 0.69), decelerations (p ≤ 0.01; R² = 0.69), high-intensity (p ≤ 0.01; R² = 0.36), sprint distance (p = 0.03; R²= 0.08)). Furthermore, teams with higher playing style coefficient values played more horizontal passes (p ≤ 0.01; R² = 0.73) and revealed better passing success rates (p ≤ 0.01; R² = 0.17). In contrast, teams with lower playing style coefficient values played more long passes (p < 0.01; R² = 0.58). The influence of the playing style coefficient on success-related variables was smaller (p ≤ 0.36; R² = 0.10– 0.13). Concluding, offensive playing style affects physical and technical match performance, but has limited influence on success. Hence, coaches can use the findings to optimize training contents to prepare players for the physical demands of a match. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study had a twofold purpose: (a) to create an Arabic version of the Coaches-Athletes Relationship Questionnaire (CART-Q) and (b) to assess its psychometric qualities in the context of Tunisia, as well as its sensitivity in other sports populations. The researchers conducted an online survey of 594 amateur athletes from different sports clubs in Tunisia. For the exploratory factor analysis, 157 athletes aged 22.72 ± 3.78 years were randomly selected, while confirmatory data were collected from 482 athletes aged 22.74 ± 7.63. The study found a three-factor structure through principal component and confirmatory factor analyses. CFA fit indices showed acceptable results for both second-order and first-order. The scale had excellent internal consistency for all three factors and total score, but only partially established sensitivity for the complementarity dimension. Gender and type of sport showed significant differences for the complementarity dimension. Cronbach's Alpha, McDonald's ω, and Guttmann's λ6 coefficients were all high at 0.88, 0.89, and 0.94, respectively. Overall, the results suggest ACART-Q is a valid instrument for assessing the coach/athlete relationship in the Tunisian context. The study provided valuable insights into its psychometric qualities and the questionnaire could be used by coaches, researchers, and athletes to improve their relationships and performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study is to determine the factors that increase the dominance of sports coaches on coaches in recent years and show that it is a stressful job. Interview technique was used in the research carried out within the scope of qualitative research. A total of 83 football coaches aged between 32.24±4.14 (k=4.e=79) participated voluntarily in the study, in which the criterion sampling method, one of the purposive sampling methods, was used. The data collected with the semi-structured interview form were analyzed using the content analysis method. In line with the opinions of the coaches about the stress situations collected from the research findings, the opinions and suggestions of the coaches about the stress on the concept of performance pressure, interpersonal stress, intraorganizational stress and finally uncertainty are given. As a result, coaches stated that stress is a psychological condition for them, and it is a situation that is likely to be encountered at any time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The Mechanical Element I course is the core course in the Mechanical Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Engineering, Hasyim Asy'ari University. One of the materials in this course studies the clutch system in which there is material on power, twisting moments, friction and tension. Judging from the importance of the material in this course, it is important to make a real approach in the form of a practicum by providing direct experience of how a clutch system works along with the calculation of the forces that work in it. So it is necessary to present a clutch trainer to support student learning. The purpose of this study is specifically to determine the influence of trainers on student learning motivation in learning the Machine Element I course of clutch material. At first it was designed and built a clutch trainer which was then presented in learning. The method on this study is included in the experimental method. The research design uses one group pre-test post-test design. The research instrument is in the form of a questionnaire with 20 points of learning motivation statements which are divided into five attitudes, namely: (1) fostering selfconfidence; (2) focusing attention; (3) liking; (4) interest; and (5) liveliness. The results of the study refer to the results of the questionnaire that measured five attitudes, resulting in growing self-confidence to have a dominant score by posting 342 points, followed by focusing attention with a score of 333, liking reaching a score of 332, attraction with a score of 325 and activeness in the last position with a score of 310. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Canadian strength and conditioning (S&C) coaches demographic characteristics are unknown but are necessary to assess the current state of the field. A sample of 215 Canadian S&C coaches were recruited through the Canadian Strength and Conditioning Association's newsletter, the National Strength and Conditioning Association's (NSCA) Canadian Facebook group, and the principal investigator's professional network. Mean age of the sample was 34.1 years (±8.6) years, 77.7% were male, and 90.7% did not consider themselves to be a visible minority. Participants most commonly reported working in the private sector (34.9%), at a university (19.1%), and with provincial or national sport organizations (19.1%). The most common salary range reported was $40,001–$50,000 and $50,001–$60,000 (Canadian dollars) at 13.5% each. The most common certifications reported by Canadian S&C coaches was the NSCA-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) (84.4%). The highest education obtained was reported as Bachelor's (54.9%) and Master's degrees (37.8%), and 83.6% reported having degrees directly related to the field of S&C. The archetype demographics of Canadian S&C coaches presented as mid-thirties, male, non-visible minority, with a Bachelor's degree, and the NSCA–CSCS certification. The definition of these characteristics will inform future Canadian S&C coaches, mentors, and inform future research in this area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In soccer, the offensive style of play describes characteristic behavioral features of the players at team level during the offensive phase of matches. This study aimed to investigate the effect of offensive playing style (i.e., while in ball possession) on physical and technical match performance during offensive play as well as success-related factors. The sample consisted of official tracking and event data of 153 matches of the 2020/21 German Bundesliga season. For every team in every match an offensive playing style coefficient was calculated to locate teams on a continuum between ball possession and counter-attacking style. This calculation contains 11 technical and physical performance parameters and has already been validated. In addition, dependent physical (e.g., sprinting distance), technical (e.g., passes), and success-related (e.g., goals) variables were examined. A separate linear mixed model was calculated for each dependent variable. While teams with lower playing style coefficient values (= counter-attacking style) covered more high-intensity (p ≤ 0.01; R2 = 0.13) and sprinting distances per second in possession (p ≤ 0.01; R2 = 0.14), teams with higher playing style coefficient values (= ball possession style) were physically more demanded over a whole match (e.g., more accelerations (p ≤ 0.01; R2 = 0.69), decelerations (p ≤ 0.01; R2 = 0.69), high-intensity (p ≤ 0.01; R2 = 0.36), sprint distance (p = 0.03; R2 = 0.08)). Furthermore, teams with higher playing style coefficient values played more horizontal passes (p ≤ 0.01; R2 = 0.73) and revealed better passing success rates (p ≤ 0.01; R2 = 0.17). In contrast, teams with lower playing style coefficient values played more long passes (p < 0.01; R2 = 0.58). The influence of the playing style coefficient on success-related variables was smaller (p ≤ 0.36; R2 = 0.10–0.13). Concluding, offensive playing style affects physical and technical match performance, but has limited influence on success. Hence, coaches can use the findings to optimize training contents to prepare players for the physical demands of a match.

This study aimed to examine the task and ego orientations and the level of commitment to sports according to the perceptions of the athletes about the leadership type of the trainers. A total of 310 amateur basketball players, 205 men, and 105 women constituted the research group. As the data collection tools, in addition to a questionnaire containing items about personal information, task and ego orientation scale, and levels of sports engagement scale were used. Since the data were not normally distributed (p

Rancang bangun trainer friction loss pada sistem perpipaan telah selesai di uji pada penelitian ini. Bahan pipa terbuat dari westpex, tekanan air diukur dengan menggunakan pressure gauge, pengukur debit menggunakan flow meter. Pengkuran akan dilakukan pada bukaan katub seperempat, setengah, tigaperempat, dan penuh. Hasil pengujian alat akan diolah kedalam bentuk head loss, pressure loss, kecepatan aliran, bilangan Reynolds, dan koefisien gesek pipa. Berdasarkan hasil yang telah dicapai, kesimpulan yang didapatkan adalah head loss meberikan hasil semakin meningkat pada bukaan katub setengah sampai penuh, pressure loss memberikan hasil yang semakin meningkat pada bukaan katub seperempat sampai penuh, kecepatan aliran aliran pada bukaan katub seperempat sampai penuh semakin besar sehingga bilangan Reynolds meningkat mengikuti besarnya bilangan Reynold, dan koefisien gesek pipa pada setiap bukaan katub seperempat sampai penuh menurun.

Aims: Simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been used due to its financial advantages, overall resource usage, and convenience for the patient. The training model where a trainee performs the first TKA, followed by the trainer surgeon performing the second TKA, is a unique model to our institution. This study aims to analyze the functional and clinical outcomes of bilateral simultaneous TKA when performed by a trainee or a supervising surgeon, and also to assess these outcomes based on which side was done by the trainee or by the surgeon. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study of all simultaneous bilateral TKAs performed by a single surgeon in an academic institution between May 2003 and November 2017. Exclusion criteria were the use of partial knee arthroplasty procedures, staged bilateral procedures, and procedures not performed by the senior author on one side and the trainee on another. Primary clinical outcomes of interest included revision and re-revision. Primary functional outcomes included the Oxford Knee Score (OKS) and patient satisfaction scores. Results: In total, 315 patients (630 knees) were included for analysis. Of these, functional scores were available for 189 patients (378 knees). There was a 1.9% (n = 12) all-cause revision rate for all knees. Overall, 12 knees in ten patients were revised, and both right and left knees were revised in two patients. The OKS and patient satisfaction scores were comparable for trainees and supervising surgeons. A majority of patients (88%, n = 166) were either highly likely (67%, n = 127) or likely (21%, n = 39) to recommend bilateral TKAs to a friend. Conclusion: Simultaneous bilateral TKA can be used as an effective teaching model for trainees without any significant impact on patient clinical or functional outcomes. Excellent functional and clinical outcomes in both knees, regardless of whether the performing surgeon is a trainee or supervising surgeon, can be achieved with simultaneous bilateral TKA. Cite this article: Bone Jt Open 2022;3(1):29–34.

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Audio amplifier servicing is one of the competencies needed to acquire electronic product assembly and servicing skills. The students taking this course found difficulties in learning the basic troubleshooting of an audio amplifier because of the absence of available learning materials for the hands-on experience in understanding essential audio amplifier servicing. It inspired the researcher to develop the audio amplifier trainer through research and development to improve the knowledge and skills of electronic product assembly and servicing students through simulation of the basic troubleshooting and servicing of a transistorized audio amplifier circuit. The study used the exploratory sequential approach method to determine the level of instructional device's level of acceptability and effectiveness; data were statistically analyzed using the weighted mean and the t-test; according to the study's findings, the experts assess portability, usability, and content assessment of the instructional device as Very Much Acceptable. The trainer effectively demonstrated the basic primary rubles of an audio amplifier, revealing a significant difference in the level of performance between the controlled and experimental groups, showing that the trainer is an effective instructional device. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As the alternative and support to traditional face-to-face education, which requires being in the same place at the same time, distance (online) education practices, which enable to be at the same time but in different places, have become widespread. This research aimed to determine the views of the football trainers regarding distance mental training, the problems they experienced and their suggestions. The research was designed within the framework of qualitative research approach and was conducted using case study pattern. The study group of the research was composed of eight football trainers who were selected using convenience sampling method and volunteered to participated in the study. The trainers were made to participate in distance mental training for eight weeks, and then a semi-structured interview form with three open-ended questions was used as the data collection tool. The data collected at the end of the interviews were analyzed using the content analysis technique and presented with direct quotations. According to the views of the football trainers, the most positive aspects of distance mental training were; quality education, establishing effective communication, and seeing it as a different experience. The most fundamental problems of distance mental training were presented as; time and communication problems. The suggestions of the trainers regarding distance mental training were classified as; better planning, higher quality communication, and having an improved student understanding. It is thought that this study will be preliminary for further studies and will be an inspiration for the trainers who want to receive distance mental support. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research was carried out in order to reveal the perspectives of the trainers with Pro License in terms of being an ethical model and qualitative research techniques were utilized and phenomenological design was used. The study group of the research was determined by using purposeful sampling method. The study group was composed of 18 Turkish male football trainers aged between 48 and 67, who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study and had a Pro License with at least 14 years of training experience. In the research, the data was obtained by using the semi-structured interview method and analyzed by using the descriptive analysis method. As a result of the data analysis, the positive aspects of being an ethical model and the negative aspects of not being an ethical model were revealed. It was determined that the trainers emphasized such attitudes as communication skills, empathy and being respectful in terms of being an ethical model. Such negative attitudes as inconsistency, distorted personality traits and being prone to violence were also expressed by the trainers as the attitudes that prevented being an ethical model. In addition to the statements revealing that the trainers who behaved unethically were perceived negatively in the football environment, it was also argued that there was not a standard evaluation on this issue in Turkey. This research made will help to improve the ethical awareness regarding the training profession and furthermore, it is estimated will contribute to further studies on the ethics of being a trainer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]