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In this study, it is aimed to scientifically reveal the changes that may occur in sedentary individuals with fitness and kettlebell training for 10 weeks and to compare these two different training practices. The research group of the study consists of sedentary individuals residing in Bayburt province. The participants included in the study first had anthropometric measurements (height, body weight, skinfold thickness, circumference measurements), diameter measurements, digital back-leg dynamometer measurement, vertical jump performance measurement, maximal 1 repetition "squat" performance measurement, and maximal 1 repetition "deadlift" performance measurement. The participants were randomly divided into two groups and included in the kettlebell and fitness training groups. As a result of the fitness training performed regularly for 10 weeks, it was observed that there were statistically significant differences between the pretest-posttest scores of the participants in shoulder diameter, chest diameter, arm diameter, squat, deadlift, sled, countermovement jump (CMJ) and squat jump (SJ). As a result of the kettlebell training performed regularly for 10 weeks, it was observed that there were statistically significant differences between the pretest-posttest scores of the participants in shoulder diameter, thigh diameter, squat, deadlift, sled, CMJ, SJ and back-leg strength. As a result, it can be said that fitness and kettlebell training are effective training types on the change of physical parameters of sedentary individuals.

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of eight weeks of TheraBand-based postural mobility exercises on athletic performance, strength, and proprioceptive senses in traditional Turkish archers (GTO). The study involved 24 male volunteer athletes enrolled at Bayburt University who had at least six months of regular archery training history. Participants were divided into experimental and control groups; the experimental group underwent postural mobility exercises three days a week for eight weeks, while the control group continued only their routine archery training. Data collection included assessments of grip and squeeze strength, back-leg strength, shoulder proprioception, shoulder mobility, and GTO shooting performance. The findings showed that the experimental group achieved significant improvement in all parameters, while the control group showed only limited increases in shoulder mobility and archery performance (p

Objective: The aim of this study is to compare and evaluate the upper extremity muscle architecture of individuals with and without intellectual disability by examining them using ultrasonography. The study aims to fill the gap in the literature regarding the muscle architecture of these individuals and to offer suggestions for increasing muscle health through physical activities. Methods: The physical activity level of 27 individuals with intellectual disabilities according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire data was compared with 27 healthy individuals in a similar category. The images of the dominant side upper extremity muscles of both groups were examined by ultrasonography on different days and at the same time zone. In addition to ultrasound measurements, the individuals' hand grip strengths were determined. The images obtained with ultrasound were examined in the publicly available Image J program and the individuals' muscle thickness was determined. Results: It was determined that the hand region dorsal interosseous muscle, forearm ulna circumference muscles, upper arm anterior and posterior muscles and anterior deltoideus muscle thicknesses of individuals with intellectual disability were significantly lower than the individuals without intellectual disability. In addition, the grip strengths of these individuals were significantly lower than those of the control group. Conclusion: It is recommended that individuals with intellectual disabilities participate in programs that include resistance exercises, especially targeting the upper extremity muscle groups, in order to protect themselves from musculoskeletal problems such as sarcopenia and to increase their grip strength. It is thought that sports that support both physical and social participation, such as Boccia, may be beneficial for these individuals. In addition, this study provides unique guidance to trainers, physiotherapists and coaches, as it is one of the first studies in the literature to evaluate muscle architecture with ultrasonography in individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Bu araştırma kapsamında, İnsan Anatomisi ve Kinesiyolojisi dersi öğretiminde kullanılan farklı materyallerin öğrenme kalıcılığına etkisi incelenmiştir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda, 2023-2024 eğitim-öğretim yılında Bayburt Üniversitesi Spor Bilimleri Fakültesi Spor Yöneticiliği Bölümü birinci sınıf öğrencilerinden 45 öğrenci çalışmaya dâhil edilmiştir. Ön test-son test kontrol gruplu deneysel desen kullanılarak, her biri 15 kişiden oluşan 3 grup rastgele atama yöntemiyle oluşturulmuştur. Ders kapsamında hazırlanan ön test uygulanmıştır. Haftada 1 saat olacak şekilde toplam 8 hafta boyunca ders işlenmiştir. Birinci gruba yalnızca anatomik modellerle bilgi aktarımı yapılırken, ikinci gruba anatomik modeller ile slayt gösterimi yapılmıştır. Üçüncü gruba ise yalnızca slayt gösterimi ile eğitim verilmiştir. Verilerin analiz sürecinde, ilk olarak tanımlayıcı istatistikler yapılmıştır. Grupların elde ettikleri başarı puanları arasındaki farkların sınanması için tek yönlü ANOVA ve bağımlı örneklemler için t-testi kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen bulgular doğrultusunda, İnsan Anatomisi ve Kinesiyolojisi dersi öğretiminde kullanılan iskelet ve kas modellerinin, öğrencilerin öğrenme kalıcılığı üzerinde olumlu bir etkisi olduğu tespit edilmiştir.

This study investigated the effects of eight weeks of kettlebell and fitness exercises on vastus lateralis (VL) muscle architecture and vertical jump performance. Twenty healthy male participants (kettlebell group: n=10; fitness group: n=10), aged 18-45, participated. Pre-test assessments included VL ultrasound measurements and vertical jump tests. The kettlebell group performed ballistic kettlebell exercises, while the fitness group engaged in conventional resistance training. Paired samples t-tests were used to analyze within-group changes, and independent samples t-tests assessed differences between groups. A significance level of p