scholarly journals Impact of quarantine, due to COVID-19, on physical activity, monitored with EEG

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 42-50
Author(s):  
Eugen Bastiurea ◽  
Zenovia Stan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Ionic Current ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Brain Waves ◽  
Global Priority ◽  
Motor Activities ◽  
Promotion Of Physical Activity ◽  
Current Flows

Due to the situation created by the emergence of Covid-19, we found that the restrictions and quarantine had a significant effect on normal activities and especially on physical activities. Physical education teachers, coaches, sports instructors, etc., were forced to change the approach of this segment of activity, from all points of view. As the promotion of physical activity has become a global priority, leading to a drastic review of this field, we used the most advanced study methods to establish the effects of quarantine and motor activities at home on brain activity.Electroencephalogram (EEG) is a method that records electrical activity on the scalp and measures voltage changes resulting from ionic current flows in brain neurons. In this case study, we monitored the EEG activity of a Pilates instructor also the manifestation of brain waves (Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta and Gamma) during specific activities during quarantine. We assumed that this forced adaptation to indoor activity will lead to certain manifestations of the brain waves depending on the specifics of the activities (theoretical training, physical training and online teaching Pilates sessions) and will be influenced by the extension of the quarantine period.

scholarly journals Case Study: Attitudes of Elte Students Toward Sports During the 2020 Covid-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
pp. 404-409
Author(s):  
Katalin Kovács ◽  
Ágnes Huszár ◽  
Ágnes Novák
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Online Training ◽  
Virtual Space ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Virtual Experience ◽  
Significant Challenge ◽  
Support Students

In the spring of 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic, teaching of physical education at Eötvös Loránd University continued in the virtual space. Physical education teachers conducted an online training program weekly for students. It was a significant challenge for teachers to change the curricula overnight to support students’ physical activity needs and to motivate them as required. In our study we examined the effectiveness of the 7-week online physical education program based on feedback from 264 non- athletically competitive university students. This virtual experience provided instructive results, which support the introduction of blended physical education in higher education.

scholarly journals Sport and health work in the modern practice of the education and rehabilitation centre for children with complex developmental disorders

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (1 (130)) ◽  
pp. 99-106
Author(s):  
Nataliia Leshchii
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Physical Culture ◽  
Health Work ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Rehabilitation Centre ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Motor Activities

The article is devoted to the problem related to the adoption of sport (physical) and health work in the modern practice of the education and rehabilitation centre for children with complex developmental disorders. The purpose of the article is to study the peculiarities of the organisation of physical and health work under conditions of the education and rehabilitation centre created for children suffering from complex developmental disorders. Methodology. In order to achieve the goal, the method of interviewing teachers based on a specially designed questionnaire was used in order to determine their attitude to the physical and health activities which were conducted in the mode of an educational day in the education and rehabilitation center. 87 teachers (except teachers of Physical Education and instructors of Therapeutic Physical Education) and 175 parents of the children suffering from complex developmental disorders participated in the survey. Scientific novelty. Based on the questionnaire, it has been found out that under conditions of the modern education and rehabilitation centre, much more attention is paid to the physical activity of elementary school pupils; whereas in the middle and senior classes, physical and health work is carried out unsystematically, which affects the pupils' motivation for physical activities, reduces their interest in independent Physical Culture classes. Primary school teachers continually involve parents into educational activities related to the importance of motor activities. Conclusions. The teachers’ answers to the questionnaire indicated that they are aware of the importance of physical (sport) and health work with the children suffering from complex developmental disabilities; they sometimes organise physical activity breaks and breaks during lessons, as well as action-oriented breaks and walks. However, most of them consider the tasks for physical development to be the prerogative of Physical Education teachers or Therapeutic Physical Education instructors, and sports section coaches.

scholarly journals Virtual Physical Education During COVID-19: Exploring Future Directions for Equitable Online Learning Tools

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily M. D'Agostino ◽  
Mark Urtel ◽  
Collin A. Webster ◽  
Jaimie McMullen ◽  
Brian Culp
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
School Level ◽  
National Database ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Design Features ◽  
School Closures ◽  
12Th Grade

Introduction: School closures prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic reduced opportunities for US youth to be physically active and disproportionately impacted health disparities in this population. Physical education provides the largest intervention to support the physical activity of school-aged youth, but teachers' opinions about how to maintain quality programming during virtual learning periods remain unexplored. Applying a diversity, equity and inclusion framework, this study explored physical education teachers' perceived significance of different design features for an online teaching tool to promote physical activity equity during school closures.Methods: Previous literature and focus groups informed the development of a survey administered in summer/fall 2020. Survey participants (n = 60) were physical education teachers from 400 randomly selected US preschool-12th grade schools drawing from a national database. Participants rated the significance of four design features in relation to five key attributes of an online supplement to in-person physical education programs. One-way ANOVAs were used to assess differences in teachers' ratings by demographic characteristics.Results: Between-group differences were found in teacher ratings of design features related to the usability, accessibility, equitability, and formal assessment capabilities of an online physical education tool. Differences were based on teacher gender, school level, and geographic location.Conclusions: Future research to promote physical activity equity among preschool-12th grade youth should examine tailored virtual physical education learning tools that address what teachers perceive to be the most significant design features to support equitable physical education among diverse student groups.

Magnetic Current Imaging Techniques: Comparative Case Studies

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olivier Crépel ◽  
Philippe Descamps ◽  
Patrick Poirier ◽  
Romain Desplats ◽  
Philippe Perdu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Integrated Circuits ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Flip Chip ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Optimal Domain ◽  
Magnetic Current ◽  
Comparative Case Studies ◽  
Current Flows

Abstract Magnetic field based techniques have shown great capabilities for investigation of current flows in integrated circuits (ICs). After reviewing the performances of SQUID, GMR (hard disk head technologies) and MTJ existing sensors, we will present results obtained on various case studies. This comparison will show the benefit of each approach according to each case study (packaged devices, flip-chip circuits, …). Finally we will discuss on the obtained results to classify current techniques, optimal domain of applications and advantages.

Designing for Dissemination in Chronic Disease Prevention and Management

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neville Owen ◽  
Ana Goode ◽  
Takemi Sugiyama ◽  
Mohammad Javad Koohsari ◽  
Genevieve Healy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Health Behavior Change ◽  
The Other ◽  
Research Quality ◽  
Policy Initiatives ◽  
Rigorous Study ◽  
Behavior Change Program

This chapter emphasizes the need for research that is designed and implemented explicitly with dissemination in mind. This is illustrated in relation to environmental and policy initiatives to influence physical activity through active transport, and through the example of initiatives to reduce workplace sitting. The other element of this chapter, the broad-reach intervention-dissemination case study of a health behavior-change program, highlights the need to maintain key elements of research quality in designing for dissemination, to the extent that is practically possible: a rigorous study design; the systematic tracking of implementation and related costs; and, the conduct of dose-response, maintenance and cost-effectiveness analyses. These examples of designing for dissemination illustrate not only the exciting opportunities for real-world dissemination research, but also the resourcefulness and commitment required for success.

scholarly journals Coping with English for Academic Purposes Provision during COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 8642
Author(s):  
Lucas Kohnke ◽  
Andrew Jarvis
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
English For Academic Purposes ◽  
Teacher Perspectives ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
University Studies

COVID-19 and the shift to online teaching necessitated a change in approach for English for Academic Purposes (EAP) teachers in preparing their students for university studies. This study explored how EAP instructors coped with and adapted their provision for emergency remote teaching. The study was conducted at an English-medium university in Hong Kong and a qualitative case study approach was adopted. The results revealed two overarching themes of opportunity and challenge. While the sudden shift to online teaching forced innovation and fostered collaborative learning and feedback, teachers experienced difficulties in communicating with students and monitoring their learning. The study voices teacher perspectives in delivering EAP courses online and highlights important implications for the successful delivery of future online EAP provisions.

Language Teaching during a Pandemic: A Case Study of Zoom Use by a Secondary ESL Teacher in Hong Kong

RELC Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 003368822098178
Author(s):  
Anisa Cheung
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Technology Integration ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Pedagogical Beliefs ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Online Mode ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Synchronous Online

This article reports a case study of an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher in Hong Kong who conducted lessons via Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study focused on the factors influencing her technology integration in synchronous online teaching mode. Using data from classroom recordings, stimulated-recall and semi-structured interviews, this study uncovered how Zoom functioned as a substitute for face-to-face lessons. The findings revealed that although there were fewer interactions between the teacher and her students, teaching in synchronous online mode provided the teacher with opportunities to utilize certain online features to augment methods of checking student understanding. The study identified the teacher’s pedagogical beliefs, the context and professional development as factors that influenced the level of technology integration in her Zoom classes. The study concludes that embracing process-oriented pedagogies may be necessary for a higher level of technology integration among ESL teachers who have adequate professional development opportunities and school support.

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