Osama Abdel Fattah

Introduction: The quality of life for older people is influenced by numerous challenging situations and factors associated with aging and health changes. Generally, physical activity is considered a significant factor in determining one's quality of life. Objective: This study aimed to explore the quality of life for Jordanian middle-aged females, as well as the impact of BodyPump exercises on quality of life. Methodology: fifty-two Jordanian middle-aged females participated in this study and divided into two groups, each with 26 members: a control group (age, 54.3±2 years; height, 166±5.2cm; body mass, 64.5±3.8kg) and an experimental group (age, 53.4±2 years; height, 165±3.2cm; body mass, 63. 5±2.8kg). The study's goals were accomplished by applying means, standard deviations, paired sample t-test, and an independent samples t-test to detect differences in (OPQOL-brief) means according to the bodypump programme using SPSS version 29 with a 95% confidence level (p < 0.05). Results: The study findings revealed that the quality of life for Jordanian middle-aged females was close to low (2.65-2.77). On the other hand, the study findings revealed statistically significant differences between the control and experimental groups in the post-test, favoring the experimental group (2.99, 4.14) respectively. Discussion: These findings are primarily aligned with the results of previous studies. Conclusions: Based on the study results, BodyPump exercise can be used as an indicator among the approved strategies to improve the quality of life for middle-aged females in Jordan.

This study aimed to identify the values of certain kinematic variables during smartphone use in different body positions and to examine the differences in these values across positions. An analytical descriptive method was employed on a sample of 20 sports activity students from Tafila Technical University (age 20 ± 0.6 years; height 175 ± 2 cm; mass 70 ± 2kg). The study sample was videotaped using a Panasonic video camera at 50 frames per second in three different positions: sitting, standing, and walking. The video data were analyzed using the Kinovea program (version 0.8.27 x64). The results showed a large head flexion angle and a notable distance between the smartphone and the head. Furthermore, statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) were observed in the distance between the smartphone and the head and in the elbow angle, particularly favoring the sitting position. In contrast, no statistically significant differences were found for the head flexion angle and other study variables (p > 0.05), except for the elbow angle in the sitting position (p < 0.05). Smartphone use has been associated with negative effects that increase the load on the neck muscles and upper limbs, potentially leading to neck and shoulder pain as well as increased spinal curvature.

The aim of this study was to quantify the correlation between the thrower’s height and the release height ratio. Furthermore, an estimated equation was provided for predicting the optimal release height of the discus based on the thrower’s height. To achieve these goals, a descriptive approach was applied to a sample of 30 top discus throwers who achieved a horizontal displacement of more than 61 m. The results showed a statistically significant relationship (p < 0.05) between the thrower’s height and the release height ratio. In addition, an estimated equation was developed for predicting the optimal release height of the discus relative to the thrower’s height: release height (m) = -46.121 × thrower height (m) + 175.66. These findings suggest that thrower height plays a meaningful role in determining the optimal release height, providing practical guidance for coaches and athletes to improve discus throw performance.

This study was designed to explore the level of social support and perceived stress among basketball players. Furthermore, it aimed to identify potential differences in social support and perceived stress based on gender and years of experience. The researchers employed a descriptive methodology on a sample of 220 basketball players (110 males, 110 females) selected randomly. The mean ± SD of the participants' age, height, body mass, and years of experience were 22.5 ± 3 years, 175 ± 18 cm, 70.10 ± 5.15 kg, and 8 ± 3.5 years, respectively, assessed during the 2024-2025 competitive seasons. Data were collected using the Social Support and Perceived Stress Scales. The study's objectives were achieved through the application of means, standard deviations, independent samples t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient using SPSS version 29, with a confidence level of 95%. The findings indicate that the perceived stress level among the sample was moderate (14.66). Additionally, the mean scores for social support domains ranged from 3.17 to 3.55, with an overall social support mean of 3.38, reflecting a moderate level. Notably, there were no statistically significant differences in perceived stress based on gender. However, statistically significant differences were observed in social support levels between males and females across the domains and overall scale, favoring females overall, except for the tangible support domain, which favored males. The results may assist coaches in addressing low social support through psychosocial intervention programs, workshops, and awareness lectures for both coaches and players. Further research is recommended to explore the relationship between playing position, performance efficiency, and the variables of perceived stress and social support, as referenced in the study.

Introduction: Muslim athletes fast from dawn to sunset during the month of Ramadan, prompting research into how this fasting affects their physiology and performance. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of Ramadan fasting on anthropometric parameters, hematological and inflammatory markers, and metabolic processes in a cohort of athletes, given the inconsistent findings from previous studies and limited focus on immune system effects. Methodology: This research was conducted on 15 fasted Jordanian national players who maintained their regular training sessions. Anthropometry, blood elements, inflammatory parameters, lipid profiles, and kidney functions were measured the day before and the day after Ramadan fasting. Results: Analyses showed that weight, body fat mass, neutrophils, hematological inflammatory parameters, cholesterol, triglyceride, and low-density lipoprotein were significantly lower after Ramadan fasting; body mass index, body fat percentage, lean body mass, and blood volume displayed a trend of reduction, while lymphocytes were significantly higher. There were no changes in erythrocyte indices and kidney function tests. Conclusion: These findings indicate that Ramadan fasting leads to weight loss, improved cardiovascular health, and modification in immune response dynamics in athletes. Further studies are required to elucidate the mechanisms underlying these effects.

Introduction: Soccer requires specific indicators to help achieve athletic accomplishments, including anthropometric measurements linked to physiological capacities and significantly influencing fitness levels. Objective: This study aimed to explore the anthropometric and physical measurement values among Jordanian female soccer players and to identify differences in these values according to playing position. Methodology: Thirty-two players on the Jordanian women's national soccer team participated in this study. The age, height, and body mass of the participants (mean ± SD) were 21.5 ± 4.1 years, 163.8 ± 6.8 cm, and 56.02 ± 6.7 kg, respectively, were assessed during the competitive (2022-2023) seasons. The study's goals were accomplished by applying means, standard deviations, and One-Way ANOVA analysis to examine the impact of playing position on the dependent variables. Results: The study findings revealed that the average skinfold thickness was (70.28± 3.89) mm, while the midfield players were the tallest compared to other playing positions (1.66± 0.06) m. They also achieved the best time in the Zig Zag test (21± 1.63)s. On the other hand, the forwards achieved the highest level of kicking accuracy and the 30-meter sprint tests (4.68± 0.41) and (31.21±1.67)s, respectively. The results showed a positive correlation between the body mass index and the results in the Illinois test (0.37). Discussion: These findings are primarily aligned with the results of previous studies. Conclusions: Based on the study results, future studies that increase the sample size and include other anthropometric tests and measurements can be conducted.

The aim of this study was to investigate the level of nutritional knowledge, practices and habits (NKPH) among Jordanian female football players. Furthermore, it explores the differences in the level of NKPH according to their playing position. Seventy healthy and uninjured elite female soccer players participated in this study. The height, body mass, and body mass index (BMI) of the participants (mean ± SD) were 162± 0.045 cm, 57.25± 5.30 kg, and 21.75± 1.89 kg/m², respectively, and were assessed during the 2023-2024 competitive seasons. The researchers used the following anthropometric measurements (height, body mass, body mass index (BMI) and (NKPH) level. The objectives of the study were achieved by applying means, standard deviations and one-way ANOVA analysis to examine the effect of playing position on the dependent variables, and Pearson's correlation coefficient using SPSS version 29, with a confidence level of 95%. The results of the study showed no statistically significant differences in anthropometric variables according to playing position. Also, the general level of nutritional habits was low, ranging between (18.42 and 21.90 points), with a clear superiority of the average of the midfielders (21.90 points) and at a reasonable level. As for nutritional knowledge, it ranged between (59-66.15 %) with a good level, as midfielders obtained the highest percentage (66.15 %). On the other hand, there were statistically significant differences in nutritional practices in favour of the midfielder position. However, there were statistically significant relationships between nutritional knowledge, habits (r=0.49) and practices (r=0.28). Therefore, further research linking dietary habits, knowledge and practices with physiological variables is recommended.

الأهداف: هدفت الدراسة التعرف إلى مستوى معوقات تطبيق اللغة الإنجليزية في تعلم المساقات العلمية بكليات التربية الرياضية في الجامعات الأردنية من وجهة نظر الطلبة، كذلك الفروق في مستوى تلك المعوقات تبعًا للمتغيرات (النوع الاجتماعي، العمر، المرحلة الدراسية، نوع المدرسة التي تخرج منها الطالب، المناطق الأقل حظًا وتخصص الثانوية العامة). المنهجية: اتبع البحث المنهج الوصفي على عينة مكونة من (240) طالبا وطالبة (108 ذكور، 132 إناث). وتم استخدام طريقة (دلفي) في بناء أداة الدراسة بواسطة Google Form))، والتي تكونت بصورتها النهائية من أربعة مجالات و(25) فقرة. ولمعالجة بيانات الدراسة اُستخدمت التكرارات، النسب المئوية، المتوسطات الحسابية والانحرافات المعيارية، ومعامل ألفا كرونباخ، اختبار "t" للعينات المستقلة وتحليل التباين الأحادي. النتائج: أظهرت نتائج الدراسة أن مستوى معوقات تطبيق اللغة الإنجليزية في تعلم المساقات العلمية بكليات التربية الرياضية في الجامعات الأردنية من وجهة نظر الطلبة كان متوسطًا (3.55)، كذلك حصل مجال التحديات المرتبطة بالطالب في المرحلة الدراسية التي تسبق مرحلة الدراسة الجامعية على أعلى متوسط حسابي (3.79) وبدرجة...

Social networking sites usages (SNSu) are online platforms used for communication, sharing, and connecting with others. This paper aims to investigate the current status of SNSu among students in physical education college, as well as the differences in SNSu based on gender. Additionally, we aimed to assess the level of social anxiety among the study participants and examine whether it varied by gender and SNSu. We conducted a descriptive survey among 1,109 physical education students (688 females and 421 males) enrolled in public universities. We administered the social anxiety disorder-adult and SNSu questionnaire using Google Forms. We analyzed the data using means, standard deviations, frequencies, percentages, One-way ANOVA, and chi-square tests with a confidence level of 95% (p<0.05). The results of the study showed that both male and female students used social networking sites (SNS) more than 10 times a day, with percentages of 46.3% and 46.1%, respectively. Additionally, 43.7% of male and 49.1% of female students reported using SNS for more than three hours per day. The mean score for social anxiety was 20.20, indicating a severe level of social anxiety among the study participants. Based on the responses of the sample study, the results showed an increase in negative indicators associated with SNSu and these unfavorable indicators were accompanied by an increase in the level of social anxiety.