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12-weeks of Aqua Zumba Fitness® and Metabolic Syndrome in Obese Women
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2018)Background: The rate of obesity is consistently increasing in Malaysia, especially among women, which exposes the population to various metabolic and other mortality diseases. The aim of this study was to compare the effect ... -
3D immersive environment as a psychological training tool to enhance self-confidence and reduce competitive anxiety for Malaysian volleyball athletes
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2015)Currently, great emphasis is placed on the development and intervention of psychology in sports in order to address the problem of athletes’ failure to achieve peak performance in actual competitions. This problem is ... -
Academic performance of students engaged in athletic and non-athletic competition
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2019)Some say that students engaged in athletics and non-athletics competitions are usually fully into academics. Others say that after physical activities, students become active in the classroom. A descriptive research was ... -
Acute Caffeine Supplementation Retards Aerobic and Lactic Anaerobic Performance Decline Following a Simulated Futsal Protocol
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2018)The aim of this study was to examine the effect of caffeine supplementation on aerobic, lactic anaerobic and alactic anaerobic performances in male futsal plyers following a simulated futsal match. Methods: Twenty trained ... -
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 ... -
Analisis jumlah pengambilan kalori, kalsium dan protein serta hubungannya dengan kepadatan mineral tulang dalam kalangan warga tua
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2019)Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengenalpasti perbezaan skor aktiviti fizikal, jumlah pengambilan kalori, kalsium dan protein serta hubungannya terhadap status kepadatan tulang warga tua di Rumah Seri Kenangan (RSK), Cheras. ... -
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. ... -
Anthropometric correlates of motor performance among Malaysian university athletes
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), MalaysiaInnovative Manufacturing, Mechatronics & Sports Lab (iMAMS), Universiti Malaysia Pahang, 2012)Numerous evident have shown body size and strength contributes to motor performance. The increase in strength is related to increase in total muscle mass (Ostojic, Mazic, & Dikic, 2006). Significant positive correlation ... -
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 ... -
Aqua Zumba Versus Aqua Jogging: Comparative Effects on Health Parameters among Obese Middle Aged Women
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2018)Background: Obesity is major contributor to diseases and mortality. Constant weight loss significantly reverses diseases related to obesity and helps prolong human life expectancy. To date, there has been limited scientific ... -
Assessment on acceptance of exercise board game among overweight and obese children in selected primary school in Kuala Lumpur
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2019)This study aims to assess the acceptance and effectiveness of an exercise board game in improving knowledge of physical activity among overweight and obese children. A quasi-experimental research design was carried out. ... -
The association between physical activity and work schedule among Hospital nurses: a cross-Sectional Study
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2019)Physically sedentary and overweight nurses appear to be less credible in inculcating healthy behaviour among patients. Shift-work has been shown to promote physical inactivity, whilst sedentarism strongly correlates with ... -
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 ... -
The associations between daily steps and cardiovascular risk factors among female teachers
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2020)Physical activity is an important component of cardiovascular health. The fact that physical activity is also associated with a substantial number of cognitive and academic benefits, therefore school teachers can be an ... -
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 ... -
Avoiding Medication Errors through Effective Communication In A Healthcare Environment
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2018)One of the major problems causing medication errors is ineffective communication between patients and health personnel. This paper discusses the communication issues in the healthcare environment and how medication errors ... -
Ball Possession of a Successful Team (Johor Darul Ta’zim FC) in Malaysia Super League 2015: A Case Study
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2018)The ability to possess the ball during soccer matches is linked to success. The domination of Johor Darul Ta’zim FC (JDT FC) in recent years in the Malaysia Super League has impressed many. The aim of this study was to ... -
Behaviour and the perception of physical activity during the period of Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2020-12)To curb the spread of Covid-19, governments have introduced social distancing measures with varying degrees of enforcement, ranging from unenforced recommendations to quarantine. Physical activity is an important determinant ... -
Body image appearances in adolescents schoolchildren
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2020)The key objective of this research was to analyse and understand the effects of gender and age on body image appearance at age 12 and 15 in both gender groups. In other words, the study examines how age and gender influence ... -
Body Measurement Using 3D Handheld Scanner
(Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia, 2018)Body measurement is the first process that must be encountered before any custom-made compression garment can be designed. The current practice of obtaining the measurement is by traditional methods using tools like measuring ...