Dan Iulian Alexe

"Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacău

Study purpose. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of the coach’s leadership style model on increasing the level of sports commitment and tennis skills. Materials and methods. A mixed method was applied in this study. The participants (n=30) were student athletes at Surabaya State University. This study used the quantitative i...

The high-intensity demands of overhead sports exert significant stress on the bilateral shoulder complex, triggering adaptive kinematics and a distinct strength imbalance between internal and external rotators. The imbalance being referred to in the given statement poses a potential risk for humeral head displacement and puts nearby tendons under t...

Individuals with lower extremity injuries and back pain may exhibit weakness and stiffness in important muscles such as the gluteus maximus and external hip rotators. To aid clinicians in understanding the impact of exercises on factors like stability, endurance, and strength, electromyography (EMG) examination can be employed to monitor muscle act...

Background: Clubfoot is a congenital deformity that can affect one or both of a newborn's lower extremities. The main objective of the study is to evaluate and compare the outcomes of the Ponseti method for the management of different types of clubfoot. Methods: A retrospective analysis of 151 children with 253 clubfeet (idiopathic untreated, idiop...

Objective The present study aimed to compare electrocardiographic (ECG) parameters of amputee football players (AF) with football players without disability (FP) and sedentary individuals without disability (SI).MethodsA total of 32 participants (AF = 9, FP = 11, SI = 12) were included in the study. ECG parameters including P-wave amplitude, P-wave...

Player performance in an intense sport such as basketball is known to be related to attributes such as speed, agility, and power. This study presents a comparative analysis of associations between anthropometric assessment and physical performance in different age groups of elite youth basketball players, while simultaneously identifying the predic...

Aim. inertial treadmill for multidirectional movements in certain sporting conditions leads to greater improvements in performance compared to traditional training, so the use of environment-centered overload training applied by the inertial treadmill, to stimulate neural adaptations of athletes In general, and in team games in particular, in addit...

Player's performance in an intense sport such as basketball is known to be related to attributes like speed, agility, and power. This study presents a comparative analysis of associations between anthropometric assessment and physical performance in different age-group elite youth basketball players, while simultaneously identifying the predictors...

Introduction It is generally recognized that jump movements increase a player's vertical jump height by about 10% over a jump without an arm swing. Although their clear mechanisms for improving player jump performance have not yet been completely described. Method In order to examine how arm swings affect jump height. A series of maximal vertical...

Background The current study aimed to investigate the effect of music on both static, under different sensory manipulation, and dynamic balance in middle-aged women. Methods Twenty-four healthy women aged between 50 and 55 years (52.5 ± 2.7years; height: 1.56 ± 0.8m; weight: 78.3 ± 6.5kg) participated in this study. A stabilometric platform was use...

The study aimed to investigate differences in anthropometry, body composition (BC), and somatotype in young football players of the same chronological age according to the maturity stage. Overall, 64 elite players (age: 14.28 ± 0.46 years) were evaluated for standing and sitting body height, girth measures, and BC using the bioelectric impedance sc...

Physical therapists employ several exercises to alleviate low back pain (LBP). Electromyography (EMG) examination of exercises can monitor muscle activation to help clinicians determine the exercise’s effect on stabilisation, endurance, or strength. This study evaluated surface EMG activity comparison for Flying Squirrel Exercise (FSE) and the nove...

This study aimed to determine the impact of teacher verbal encouragement on physical fitness performance, technical skill, and physiological responses during small-sided soccer games (SSGs) of adolescent female students’ during a physical education session. Fifty-two adolescent female students were divided into a verbal encouragement group (VEG, 15...

Background: Women are considered less active than men, and a sedentary lifestyle particularly affects middle-aged women and affects their overall health. Recommending group fitness programs that have a positive effect on women's overall health is an important strategy of any health policy. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate how the...

Training above 1800 m causes increases in hemoglobin, erythropoietin and VO2max values in the bodies of athletes. The purpose of this study is to prove that living at an altitude of 1850 m and training at 2200 m (LHTH+) is more effective than living and training at 2000 m (LHTH). Ten endurance athletes (age 21.2 ± 1.5 years, body mass 55.8 ± 4.3 kg...

Building upon self-determination theory, our objective in this research was to adapt and analyze psychometrically the Interpersonal Behaviors Questionnaire (IBQ) in sport. Our participants were 642 professional athletes (55.14% men, M age = 22.81) who completed an online survey measuring their perception of coaching behaviors, need satisfaction, ne...

It is widely recognized that there is a decline in match running performance (MRP) towards the end of matches. To clarify whether it is primarily a consequence of fatigue, pacing or situational influences, this study aimed to examine MRP across 15-min match periods for players on different playing positions. Players’ MRP (n = 244) were examined fro...

Background Various studies have used different exercise protocols as post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) stimulus; however, little attention has been given to the effects of exercise range of motion on the PAPE effect and subsequent performance enhancement. This study aimed to compare the PAPE responses induced by the bench press perform...

This study aimed to determine whether the intra-complex active recovery within the strength-power potentiating complex will impact the upper-body post-activation performance enhancement effect and how the magnitude of this effect will change across the upper-body complex training session. Thirteen resistance-trained males [the age, body mass, heigh...

Call for Paper JUMORA: Jurnal Moderasi Olahraga is international journal with middle quality. We open for issue: Volume 2 No. 1. June 2022 JUMORA: Jurnal Moderasi Olahraga published: June and December Article submission to: http://jurnal.umnu.ac.id/index.php/mor/about/submissions Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19dC4Tq75A9nT2716fn...

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of flat foot on the frontal alignment of calcaneus and tibia in 23 children with flat feet, aged 7-9 (7.43±0.58 years old). To evaluate the foot, the Foot Posture Index-6 (FPI 6) was used, while the posture of the calcaneus and the tibia was analyzed using the Global Postural System 400. The st...

1) Background: The purpose of the study was to analyze the effect of two different training modes towards the development of body composition, aerobic and anaerobic endurance of female handball players aged 18-23, in COVID-19 pandemic. (2) Methods: 18 female handball players from the second division were divided into two groups: Group 1 subjected t...

Many scientific studies have shown the positive effect of physical activity (PA) on reducing morbidity and mortality, whereas physical inactivity is globally one of the leading factors in mortality. Therefore, the purpose was to investigate the relationship between leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) and all-cause mortality among adult population...

Physical literacy (PL) is one of the main concepts related to lifelong physical activity (PA) and physical fitness (PF), but there is a lack of information on factors that might be associated with PL in adolescents from southeastern Europe. This study aimed to evaluate the associations between PF, participation and achievement in physical education...

This study aimed to analyze acute changes in the muscle mechanical properties of the triceps brachii long head after bench press exercise performed at different external loads and with different intensities of effort along with power performance. Ten resistance-trained males (age: 27.7 ± 3.7 yr, body mass: 90.1 ± 17.1 kg, height: 184 ± 4 cm; experi...

Background: Although athletes' experiences of autonomy, competence, and relatedness play in key role in their motivation, performance-related outcomes, and wellness, there is no evidence to date on measures of autonomy, competence, and relatedness in the Romanian sport context. Building upon self-determination theory, the objective of this researc...

Human body segments interact harmoniously and efficiently so that homeostasis is maintained in any circumstances. Even the slightest modification of the support surface can have repercussions on postural control strategies and consequently can lead to a change in the alignment of the whole body. Flat foot is the most common condition of the lower l...

Background Despite the importance attributed to athletes’ motivation in sports performance and well-being; no measures of motivation toward sport were found in the Romanian sport context. Objective Grounded in self-determination theory, this research aimed to adapt and to gather validity and reliability evidence supporting the use of the Behaviora...

There is a large number of scientific evidence on individual demographic and psychosocial predictors,correlated with drug use in performance sport.Using the method of metaanalysis, in this study we propose to determine: a)the size of the psychological effect (attitudes) and socio-cultura factors (social norms), as well as demographic factors (age,s...

Repeated sprint training in hypoxia (RSH) represents an innovative method in the process of development and improvement of physical performance among athletes. However, there is less scientific data on this topic. The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate the effect of RSH method on motor abilities and performance among athletes, obt...

Altitude training increases haemoglobin, erythropoietin values among athletes, but may have negative physiological consequences. An alternative, although less explored, that has the potential to positively influence performance while avoiding some of the negative physiological consequences of hypoxia is sand training. Ten endurance-trained athletes...

The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) is a brief measure designed to capture individuals’ perceptions of the support received from their social networks. It has been translated into several languages and adapted for various cultural contexts. The aim of this study was to evaluate psychometric properties of the Romanian vers...

The main purpose of this study was to identify the types of water and other drinks used for hydration by those who perform movement activities and also to analyze the quality of these drinks. As a result of performing movement activities, through perspiration, a greater or lesser amount of water is lost from the body. Along with this, a number of n...

Aim. Physical inactivity, is a major public health risk in the world (World Health Organization, 2017). The present study aimed to investigate the physical activity as a recreational activity of individuals; physical activity participation, preferences of physical activity types, goals of doing physical activity of individuals. Methods. The study w...

Title: Means used in training, monitoring, prophylaxis, recovery and research in the field of sport Abstract: This book is recommended to all people that are passioned about the field of physical education and sports, professional sports, and sports sciences, to deepen their knowledge about old and modern methods that were and are used today in sp...

Title: Condition simulation, motion capture and data analysis in sports research Abstract: The development of information technology, online and virtual environment, and scientific progress have led to an explosion in the circulation of information. At the same time with this increased access to information, the research innovations "exploded", acc...

Title: Sports equipment, installations and devices. Undergraduate course for the specialization Sports and Top Motor Performance Abstract: This book is aimed at everyone interested in the original and useful aspects of the various sports equipment, installations and devices. Because of the complexity and diversity of the equipments and devices an...

There are resistance training methods that result in strength, others that enhance hypertrophy and others that stimulate power. The training modality of contrast provides all of these benefits in one session. The concept of French Contrast training is based on a combination of complex and contrast methods. The idea is to use four exercises to induc...

The major purpose of this diagnosis, as well of this intervention, consisted in the mapping of the individual characteristics of professional athletes that were considered to be potential resources for the professional change and development. The diagnosis was completed by a psychological training program that aimed to activate and practice the awa...

The university academic training is the correlation of the activation and internalization of convergent values with specific professional specialization, but also with the structuring of specific performance personality values (Snyders, 1993). Currently, higher education is the main guide for the development of professional, societal, moral, and ec...

The aim of the present paper is to find, research and test the means of recovery using especially the water resistance, namely the buoyancy and hydrostatic pressure, as well as the anti-gravity resistance, thus discovering the most qualitative and rapid methods. Objectives: Comparing the effects of anti-gravity means with those that use water resis...

The major purpose of this diagnosis, as well of this intervention, consisted in the mapping of the individual characteristics of professional athletes that were considered to be potential resources for the professional change and development. The diagnosis was completed by a psychological training program that aimed to activate and practice the awa...

Kyphosis is a type of spinal deformity and it is defined as a curvature of the spine measuring 50 degrees or greater on an X-ray, a diagnostic test that uses invisible electromagnetic energy beams to produce images of internal tissues, bones and organs onto film. The normal spine can bend from 20 to 45 degrees of curvature in the upper back area. T...

Objective. The objective of this research was to spot the coordination disorders in primary school children and to correct them through physical therapy means. Methods.The research methods were established according to the objectives of the research, as follows: the study of the professional literature method, the testing method, the statistical-ma...

The field of sports psychology has dealt, among others, with the explanation of inter-individual differences in regards to top performances in various sports. Among the variables taken into consideration, one can highlight the athletes' individual characteristics, the social context in which their professional activity takes place, the variables re...

Career orientation, factor analysis in making a decision, but also sometimes strong indecision in making a final decision, can constitute complex aspects of a process involving completely the person envisaging a professional career in a particular field.Making a decision involves a previous accumulation of information, but it also depends on less c...

Aim. In the complex activity of professional athletes, the sports psychologist and the coach can have the following roles: consultant and implementor of psychological training programs, and scientific researcher, investigating the factors that influence the behavior and performance in sport, by implementing and practicing the tasks that are specifi...

An important component of a person's life is making decision to train in a profession conditioned by and linked to certain factors with various degrees of importance for each individual, according to the possibilities, social conjuncture or aspirations. This research aimed at analysing the importance of factors that influenced the decision of 298 c...

Kyphosis is a type of spinal deformity and it is defined as a curvature of the spine measuring 50 degrees or greater on an X-ray, a diagnostic test that uses invisible electromagnetic energy beams to produce images of internal tissues, bones and organs onto film. The normal spine can bend from 20 to 45 degrees of curvature in the upper back area. T...

The activity of professional athletes involves many intercorrelated aspects, which, when covered, lead to performances of a certain level, according to the athletes' function and experience. From the physical training and maintaining it to functional parameters, to the strategic and tactical training, then the psychological training and up to the p...

Aim. An important component of a person's life, making the decision to train in a certain profession is conditioned by and linked to certain factors, with various degrees of importance for each individual, according to the person's possibilities, social conjuncture or aspirations. Methods. This study aimed to analyze a series of aspects concerning...

Aim: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an imposed motor activity program based on specific daily activities of elderly people with post-traumatic sequelae, trying to improve their functional parameters and their quality of life. Methods: The research was conducted on an experimental group of 5 subjects, whose daily activity was asses...

The provision of alternatives when making a decision, their evaluation, and the selection of the best one represent stages of the actual decision-making process. These stages are influenced by the effects determined by certain more or less objective factors. The decision to act belongs directly to the person, based on the analysis of the influence...

Aim. Motor development is considered to be an essential stage on developing independent life skills. There is a lack of intervention programs concerning getting and developing motor abilities for people with Down syndrome as well as a lack of opportunities to socially interaction in recreational and sport contexts. The main objective of this study...

Reaching sports performance in a sports branch, discipline or event is dependent and conditioned also by the social context, the demographic situation of the area, region, the on the dynamics over a certain period of time, but statistics can also be a benchmark for future predictions. This paper aims to highlight various statistical analyses, for a...

In this study the experimental group underwent yoga practice for 5 days per week for Six weeks. The control group did not participate in any special training programme or strenuous physical activities apart from their day to day activities. Anxiety was selected as criterion variable. The age of the subjects (30 subjects) were ranged between 30 to 4...

Objective. The cost/total duration ratio of a massage session could be a reference in classifying the most expensive types of massage in the countries of the European Union Methods. The Comparative Analysis has been based on studying 405 web addresses (27 member countries x 15 web addresses) of some companies which have as their object of activity...

Objective. Physical education and sport have many objectives like getting a good health, a good physical development, a healthy lifestyle and not at least, pleasure to practice exercises independently or in the team. Most studies highlight the importance of physical education classes without making details about a wide range of activities which are...

Title: Track and field in Bacău County. National champions of Romania 1914-2014 Trebuie să mărturisesc că realizarea acestei cărţi mi-a oferit posibilitatea de a simţi şi trăi o diversitate de sentimente, stări sufleteşti, deosebite, plecând de la emoţie, mândrie, recunoştinţă, respect, plăcere, ajungând la onoare, stimă, consideraţie, preţuire, to...

Title: Track and field in Argeş County. National champions of Romania 1914-2014 „Recunoştinţă” şi „apreciere” ar fi cuvintele cheie cu care doresc să încep prefaţa acestei cărţi. Recunoştinţă şi apreciere pentru activitatea depusă de cei prezenţă în această lucrare, pentru efortul lor ca antrenori şi sportivi de performanţă, pentru sacrificiile de...

Aim: Discriminating the type of ratio between a basic kinesio-therapeutic service available to the population and its corresponding costs in different EU areas. Discussions: Performing a comparative analysis of the costs for different types of massage for the European market for the relaxation-recovery services can offer new data and reference poin...

This scientific article presents the preparation for 50 m, 100 m, 200 m breast–stroke event of the students from the “Babes-Bolyai” University. This research started in January 2011 with a group of 20 people. The purpose of it was to improve the interim conclusion. This is the reason why we used a specific training method, in which we wanted to imp...

Purpose. We addressed this issue with the idea that current teacher, wants to inspire its students modern pleasure to work, to make physical effort to create habits and motivation to be healthy. Method. This paper aims to implement motion gaming, enhanced, structured and implemented in physical education class at primary level. The scientific appro...

Purpose. The analysis of the values of some kinematic parameters specific to the male triple jump event in order to identify their evolution determined from the training sessions level to the one that is emphasized in the competition. Methods. The methods system used to achieve this research approach consisted, among others, in: case study method,...

The aim of the present paper is to determine the affective-emotional profile of the athletes specialized in middle and long distance run. Methods POMS test that analyzes current life circumstances and changes into sensitive subject's level. The results reveal values below the limit of 50 points in two of the six variables (D-D and O-I). Variable C-...

The purpose of this research envisaged the dynamics of the manifestation of the confusion-bewilderment mood states in the professional middle distance and long distance runners, during stress-generating competition situations. Methodology. Assessing the manifestation dynamics of the confusion-bewilderment psychological moods, in 3 different stages...

The worldwide improvement of the results in the middle distance and long distance track and field events, the "increase" of the participation norms (implying the increase of the number of training tasks, of the duration of the training lesson, of the effort support and control measures, of the risks of energy depletion, or of injury), the limitatio...

The attitudes, the behavior and the personality of professional athletes, as well as the complexity and diversity of the factors that generate stress during competitions, are still far from being completely clarified. The increased states of psychological tension, accumulated throughout the days and hours prior to competitions, as well as the tensi...

Title: Balance at puberty. The hemispheric dominance-performance relation Abstract: By highlighting multiple aspects regarding the ways in which 11-13-year-old children control and regulate their balance (11-13 is the age where human balance reaches a peak), but also the influences caused by the hemispheric dominance on balance regulation in these...

Title: Track & Field. The role played by balance in the selection of the events Abstract: Starting from the known and specific ways that selection can be done today in track and field (excluding genetic tests), one can notice a certain "standardization" of the procedures that the track and field experts use. In our opinion, with the risk of being p...

Introduction. The way in which women react to various stimuli, their reaction time at different ages, and the differences between their reaction and the men's reaction, have served as basis for many interdisciplinary researches. Goal. Having as framework the specific problematic of human performance in general, and athletic performance in particula...