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Youth with higher levels of resilience and self-efficacy are less likely to engage in aggressive behaviors or be victims of bullying. Previous anti-bullying approaches have often achieved no reduction in bullying behavior. Thus, the aim of this study was to examine the effect of 12 weeks of extracurricular multilateral teaching on the risk for students (aged 14–16 years) to be involved in bullying. Sixty male students were allocated to an experimental group (n = 30) that performed psychoeducational activities combined with physical exercise training and team games (90 min, 2d · week–1) or a control group (n = 30). Before and after the intervention, we used the Child and Youth Resilience Measure (CYRM-28) to assess individual capacities and resources, relationship with primary caregiver, contextual factors, and total resilience; and the Self-Efficacy Questionnaire for Children (SEQ-C) to measure academic, social, emotional, and total self-efficacy. Four participants from the experimental group withdrew. Significant improvements of crucial relevance were found for the resilience and self-efficacy scales (p < 0.05) in the experimental group. We found that multilateral teaching may improve resilience and self-efficacy in adolescents and make them less likely to engage in aggressive behavior or be bullied. Multilateral teaching should be considered an effective alternative to the anti-bullying approach, highlighting the crucial role of physical education teachers in the promotion of proactive educational strategies to reduce bullying behaviors.
Gianpiero Greco. Multilateral teaching in physical education improves resilience and self-efficacy in adolescents and could help reduce bullying behaviors. Physical Culture and Sport. Studies and Research 2021, 90, 1 -9.
AMA StyleGianpiero Greco. Multilateral teaching in physical education improves resilience and self-efficacy in adolescents and could help reduce bullying behaviors. Physical Culture and Sport. Studies and Research. 2021; 90 (1):1-9.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGianpiero Greco. 2021. "Multilateral teaching in physical education improves resilience and self-efficacy in adolescents and could help reduce bullying behaviors." Physical Culture and Sport. Studies and Research 90, no. 1: 1-9.
Background: An aspect that influences sport performance is maturation status, since, within the same chronological age group, boys who have advanced maturation outperform their late maturing peers in tests of muscular strength, power, and endurance. Therefore, the aims of the present study were: (i) to investigate the differences in biological maturation and anthropometric and morphological characteristics among three groups of Italian adolescents, two of which were sportive (practicing basketball and football) and one non-sportive, and (ii) to identify the anthropometric and morphological predictors that best discriminate these three groups. Methods: Sixty-one basketball and 62 soccer players and 68 non-sportive youths were measured (mean age = 13.0 ± 1.1 y). Anthropometric characteristics were taken and body mass index, cormic index, body composition parameters, and somatotype were derived. An estimation of maturity status was carried out considering the years from peak height velocity (PHV). Two-way 3 × 3 ANOVAs was performed on all anthropometric characteristics to test the differences within sport groups and maturity status groups. Discriminant function analysis (stepwise criteria) was then applied to anthropometric and body composition variables to classify subjects into the three different sport categories. Results: Differences in anthropometric characteristics were detected among the three groups. For somatotype, differences among all of the considered groups were higher for endomorphy (p < 0.001; effect size = 0.13). Biological maturity influences the differences in the anthropometric characteristics and body composition among subjects of the same chronological age during adolescence. The variables that best discriminated the three groups were represented by body composition parameters, body proportions, and body build. Conclusions: This study confirms that boys who practice sport present healthier body composition parameters, with lower level of fat parameters. The assessment of maturity status is a fundamental factor in explaining anthropometric and body composition differences among peers in this period. Its comprehension may assist coaches and technical staff in optimizing competitive efficiency and monitoring the success of training regimes.
Stefania Toselli; Francesco Campa; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Gianpiero Greco; Alberto Loi; Alessia Grigoletto; Luciana Zaccagni. Differences in Maturity and Anthropometric and Morphological Characteristics among Young Male Basketball and Soccer Players and Non-Players. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 3902 .
AMA StyleStefania Toselli, Francesco Campa, Pasqualino Maietta Latessa, Gianpiero Greco, Alberto Loi, Alessia Grigoletto, Luciana Zaccagni. Differences in Maturity and Anthropometric and Morphological Characteristics among Young Male Basketball and Soccer Players and Non-Players. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (8):3902.
Chicago/Turabian StyleStefania Toselli; Francesco Campa; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Gianpiero Greco; Alberto Loi; Alessia Grigoletto; Luciana Zaccagni. 2021. "Differences in Maturity and Anthropometric and Morphological Characteristics among Young Male Basketball and Soccer Players and Non-Players." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 8: 3902.
This systematic review aimed to investigate the type of physical activity carried out in green urban spaces by the adult population and to value its impact on the population’s health. Additionally, another purpose was to examine if the presence of outdoor gyms in green urban spaces can promote participation in physical activity among adults. Searches of electronic databases, with no time restrictions and up to June 2020, resulted in 10 studies meeting the inclusion criteria. A quantitative assessment is reported as effect size. Many people practiced walking activity as a workout, which showed improvements in health. Walking is the most popular type of training due to its easy accessibility and it not requiring equipment or special skills. Outdoor fitness equipment has been installed in an increasing number of parks and has become very popular worldwide. Further, outdoor fitness equipment provides free access to fitness training and seems to promote physical activity in healthy adults. However, other studies about outdoor fitness equipment efficiency are needed. People living near to equipped areas are more likely to perform outdoor fitness than those who live further away. The most common training programs performed in green urban spaces included exercises with free and easy access, able to promote physical health and perception.
Alessia Grigoletto; Mario Mauro; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Vincenzo Iannuzzi; Davide Gori; Francesco Campa; Gianpiero Greco; Stefania Toselli. Impact of Different Types of Physical Activity in Green Urban Space on Adult Health and Behaviors: A Systematic Review. European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education 2021, 11, 263 -275.
AMA StyleAlessia Grigoletto, Mario Mauro, Pasqualino Maietta Latessa, Vincenzo Iannuzzi, Davide Gori, Francesco Campa, Gianpiero Greco, Stefania Toselli. Impact of Different Types of Physical Activity in Green Urban Space on Adult Health and Behaviors: A Systematic Review. European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education. 2021; 11 (1):263-275.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAlessia Grigoletto; Mario Mauro; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Vincenzo Iannuzzi; Davide Gori; Francesco Campa; Gianpiero Greco; Stefania Toselli. 2021. "Impact of Different Types of Physical Activity in Green Urban Space on Adult Health and Behaviors: A Systematic Review." European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education 11, no. 1: 263-275.
Background: Resistance training improves health in obese and overweight people. However, it is not clear what is the optimal weekly resistance training frequency and the most efficacious training protocol on body composition, cardiometabolic risk factors, and handgrip strength (HS). The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a supervised structured 24 week resistance training program on obese and overweight women. Methods: Forty-five women (BMI 37.1 ± 6.3 kg/m2; age 56.5 ± 0.7 years) were randomly assigned to one of two groups: a group with a high weekly training frequency of three times a week (HIGH) and a group that performed it only once a week (LOW). Cardiometabolic risk factors, anthropometric and HS measures were taken before and after the intervention period. Results: A significant (p < 0.05) group by time interaction was observed for body weight, body mass index, waist circumference, fat mass, plasma glucose, plasma insulin, homeostatic model assessment, and for dominant and absolute HS. Additionally, only the HIGH group saw increased HS and decreased total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol after the intervention period (p < 0.05). The observed increase in HS was associated with an improved insulin resistance sensitivity (absolute handgrip strength: r = −0.40, p = 0.007; relative handgrip strength: r = −0.47, p = 0.001) after training, which constitutes an essential element for cardiovascular health. Conclusions: The results suggest that high weekly frequency training give greater benefits for weight loss and cardiometabolic risk factors improvement than a training program with a training session of once a week. Furthermore, the improvement of HS can be achieved with a high weekly frequency training.
Francesco Campa; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Gianpiero Greco; Mario Mauro; Paolo Mazzuca; Federico Spiga; Stefania Toselli. Effects of Different Resistance Training Frequencies on Body Composition, Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, and Handgrip Strength in Overweight and Obese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 2020, 5, 51 .
AMA StyleFrancesco Campa, Pasqualino Maietta Latessa, Gianpiero Greco, Mario Mauro, Paolo Mazzuca, Federico Spiga, Stefania Toselli. Effects of Different Resistance Training Frequencies on Body Composition, Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, and Handgrip Strength in Overweight and Obese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 2020; 5 (3):51.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrancesco Campa; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Gianpiero Greco; Mario Mauro; Paolo Mazzuca; Federico Spiga; Stefania Toselli. 2020. "Effects of Different Resistance Training Frequencies on Body Composition, Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, and Handgrip Strength in Overweight and Obese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial." Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 5, no. 3: 51.
Gianpiero Greco. Combined Exercise Training Improves Work-Related Burnout Symptoms And Psychological Stress: A Randomized Controlled Study. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 2020 .
AMA StyleGianpiero Greco. Combined Exercise Training Improves Work-Related Burnout Symptoms And Psychological Stress: A Randomized Controlled Study. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2020; ():.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGianpiero Greco. 2020. "Combined Exercise Training Improves Work-Related Burnout Symptoms And Psychological Stress: A Randomized Controlled Study." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise , no. : .
Valerio Bonavolontà; Gianpiero Greco; Stefania Cataldi; Ornella De Florio; Francesco Fischetti. Effects Of An 8-week Crossfit Program On Psychophysical Well-being In Healthy Adolescents. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 2020, 52, 279 -279.
AMA StyleValerio Bonavolontà, Gianpiero Greco, Stefania Cataldi, Ornella De Florio, Francesco Fischetti. Effects Of An 8-week Crossfit Program On Psychophysical Well-being In Healthy Adolescents. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2020; 52 (7S):279-279.
Chicago/Turabian StyleValerio Bonavolontà; Gianpiero Greco; Stefania Cataldi; Ornella De Florio; Francesco Fischetti. 2020. "Effects Of An 8-week Crossfit Program On Psychophysical Well-being In Healthy Adolescents." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 52, no. 7S: 279-279.
Gianpiero Greco. Effect of 8-week multilateral training on physical and technical performance in young karateka. 2020, 1 .
AMA StyleGianpiero Greco. Effect of 8-week multilateral training on physical and technical performance in young karateka. . 2020; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGianpiero Greco. 2020. "Effect of 8-week multilateral training on physical and technical performance in young karateka." , no. : 1.
Gianpiero Greco. Effects of combined exercise training on work-related burnout symptoms and psychological stress in the helping professionals. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise 2020, 16, 1 .
AMA StyleGianpiero Greco. Effects of combined exercise training on work-related burnout symptoms and psychological stress in the helping professionals. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise. 2020; 16 (2):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGianpiero Greco. 2020. "Effects of combined exercise training on work-related burnout symptoms and psychological stress in the helping professionals." Journal of Human Sport and Exercise 16, no. 2: 1.
Francesco Fischetti; Stefania Cataldi; Pietro Giorgio DI Terlizzi; Gianpiero Greco. Multilateral methodology in physical education improves coping skills, resilience and physical fitness in drug addicts. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise 2020, 15, 1 .
AMA StyleFrancesco Fischetti, Stefania Cataldi, Pietro Giorgio DI Terlizzi, Gianpiero Greco. Multilateral methodology in physical education improves coping skills, resilience and physical fitness in drug addicts. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise. 2020; 15 (2):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrancesco Fischetti; Stefania Cataldi; Pietro Giorgio DI Terlizzi; Gianpiero Greco. 2020. "Multilateral methodology in physical education improves coping skills, resilience and physical fitness in drug addicts." Journal of Human Sport and Exercise 15, no. 2: 1.
Stefania Cataldi; Gianpiero Greco; Mario Mauro; Francesco Fischetti. Effect of exercise on cancer-related fatigue: A systematic review. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise 2020, 16, 1 .
AMA StyleStefania Cataldi, Gianpiero Greco, Mario Mauro, Francesco Fischetti. Effect of exercise on cancer-related fatigue: A systematic review. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise. 2020; 16 (3):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleStefania Cataldi; Gianpiero Greco; Mario Mauro; Francesco Fischetti. 2020. "Effect of exercise on cancer-related fatigue: A systematic review." Journal of Human Sport and Exercise 16, no. 3: 1.
Francesco Fischetti; Francesca Latino; Stefania Cataldi; Gianpiero Greco. Gender differences in body image dissatisfaction: The role of physical education and sport. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise 2020, 15, 1 .
AMA StyleFrancesco Fischetti, Francesca Latino, Stefania Cataldi, Gianpiero Greco. Gender differences in body image dissatisfaction: The role of physical education and sport. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise. 2020; 15 (2):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrancesco Fischetti; Francesca Latino; Stefania Cataldi; Gianpiero Greco. 2020. "Gender differences in body image dissatisfaction: The role of physical education and sport." Journal of Human Sport and Exercise 15, no. 2: 1.
Background and objectives: Lymphoma patients experience a psychological and physiological decline that could be reversed by exercise. However, little is known about the effects of the exercise on psychological and physical fitness variables. Therefore, the purpose of this longitudinal study was to assess self-efficacy, fatigue and physical fitness before and after an eight-week exercise intervention. Materials and Methods: Thirty-six participants (54.4 ± 19.1 years) performed a supervised exercise program (~60 min, 2d·wk−1). Each session included a combined progressive training of cardiorespiratory, resistance, flexibility and postural education exercises. Self-efficacy and fatigue were measured with the Regulatory Emotional Self-Efficacy scale and 0–10 rating scale, respectively. Physical fitness was assessed with the body mass index, lower back flexibility, static balance, muscle strength and functional mobility. Results: Adherence to exercise was high (91.2% ± 4.8%) and no major health problems were noted in the patients over the intervention period. At baseline, significant differences were found between Hodgkin’s lymphoma and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma patients by age and all dependent measures (p < 0.05). Fatigue significantly decreased and the perceived capability to regulate negative affect and to express positive emotions improved after exercise (p < 0.001). Significant improvements were found for body mass index, trunk lateral flexibility, monopodalic balance, isometric handgrip force and functional mobility (p < 0.001). Fatigue was significantly correlated with handgrip force (r = −0.56, p < 0.001) and functional mobility (r = −0.69, p < 0.001). Conclusions: The supervised exercise program improved psychological and physical fitness without causing adverse effects and health problems. Therefore, exercise to improve fitness levels and reduce perceived fatigue should be considered in the management of lymphoma patients.
Francesco Fischetti; Gianpiero Greco; Stefania Cataldi; Carla Minoia; Giacomo Loseto; Attilio Guarini. Effects of Physical Exercise Intervention on Psychological and Physical Fitness in Lymphoma Patients. Medicina 2019, 55, 379 .
AMA StyleFrancesco Fischetti, Gianpiero Greco, Stefania Cataldi, Carla Minoia, Giacomo Loseto, Attilio Guarini. Effects of Physical Exercise Intervention on Psychological and Physical Fitness in Lymphoma Patients. Medicina. 2019; 55 (7):379.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrancesco Fischetti; Gianpiero Greco; Stefania Cataldi; Carla Minoia; Giacomo Loseto; Attilio Guarini. 2019. "Effects of Physical Exercise Intervention on Psychological and Physical Fitness in Lymphoma Patients." Medicina 55, no. 7: 379.
Nowadays resistance and plyometric training are deemed to be a crucial component of a health promoting lifestyle in youth. Effects of resistance training and plyometric training may actually be synergistic, with their combined effects being greater than each program performed alone. This randomized controlled study aimed to compare the effects of an 8-week training period of combined plyometric and resistance training with resistance training alone on fitness performance in boys. Participants (24 boys, 12–14 years) were randomly assigned to an 8-week combined training group (CT, n = 12) that performed plyometric exercises (~ 20 min.) followed by resistance training or a resistance training group (RT, n = 12) that performed static stretching exercises (~ 20 min.) followed by the same resistance training program. Both groups performed twice weekly training sessions of 90 min. At baseline and after training all participants were tested on the 20-m sprint (time) and Squat Jump (power, velocity, force and height). The CT group showed significantly (p < 0.05) improvement than RT in the 20-m sprint time (− 0.07 vs. 0.05 s), and Squat Jump (Power: 159.0 vs. − 5.0 W; velocity: 0.2 vs. − 0.2 m s−1; force: 41.2 vs. − 57.4 N; height: 10.6 vs. − 0.3 cm) following training. Results suggest that when seeking to induce specific acute adaptations in vertical jump and acceleration capacities in lower limbs, male adolescents may benefit more from exposure to a combination of plyometric and resistance training methods.
Francesco Fischetti; Stefania Cataldi; Gianpiero Greco. A combined plyometric and resistance training program improves fitness performance in 12 to 14-years-old boys. Sport Sciences for Health 2019, 15, 615 -621.
AMA StyleFrancesco Fischetti, Stefania Cataldi, Gianpiero Greco. A combined plyometric and resistance training program improves fitness performance in 12 to 14-years-old boys. Sport Sciences for Health. 2019; 15 (3):615-621.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrancesco Fischetti; Stefania Cataldi; Gianpiero Greco. 2019. "A combined plyometric and resistance training program improves fitness performance in 12 to 14-years-old boys." Sport Sciences for Health 15, no. 3: 615-621.
Gianpiero Greco; Francesco Camporeale; Francesco Fischetti. Effects Of An 8-week Mixed-methods Strength Training On Maximal Strength Of Weightlifting Athletes. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 2019, 51, 44 -44.
AMA StyleGianpiero Greco, Francesco Camporeale, Francesco Fischetti. Effects Of An 8-week Mixed-methods Strength Training On Maximal Strength Of Weightlifting Athletes. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2019; 51 (6S):44-44.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGianpiero Greco; Francesco Camporeale; Francesco Fischetti. 2019. "Effects Of An 8-week Mixed-methods Strength Training On Maximal Strength Of Weightlifting Athletes." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 51, no. 6S: 44-44.
Francesco Fischetti; Stefania Cataldi; Francesca Latino; Gianpiero Greco. Effectiveness of multilateral training didactic method on physical and mental wellbeing in law enforcement. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise - 2019 - Spring Conferences of Sports Science 2019, 1 .
AMA StyleFrancesco Fischetti, Stefania Cataldi, Francesca Latino, Gianpiero Greco. Effectiveness of multilateral training didactic method on physical and mental wellbeing in law enforcement. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise - 2019 - Spring Conferences of Sports Science. 2019; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrancesco Fischetti; Stefania Cataldi; Francesca Latino; Gianpiero Greco. 2019. "Effectiveness of multilateral training didactic method on physical and mental wellbeing in law enforcement." Journal of Human Sport and Exercise - 2019 - Spring Conferences of Sports Science , no. : 1.
Francesco Fischetti; Stefania Cataldi; Antonio Giunto; Gianpiero Greco. Effect of home-based oculomotor exercises on postural stability in healthy female adults. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise 2019, 15, 1 .
AMA StyleFrancesco Fischetti, Stefania Cataldi, Antonio Giunto, Gianpiero Greco. Effect of home-based oculomotor exercises on postural stability in healthy female adults. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise. 2019; 15 (3):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrancesco Fischetti; Stefania Cataldi; Antonio Giunto; Gianpiero Greco. 2019. "Effect of home-based oculomotor exercises on postural stability in healthy female adults." Journal of Human Sport and Exercise 15, no. 3: 1.
Gianpiero Greco; Francesco Fischetti; Stefania Cataldi; Francesca Latino. Effects of Shotokan Karate on resilience to bullying in adolescents. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise - 2019 - Spring Conferences of Sports Science 2019, 1 .
AMA StyleGianpiero Greco, Francesco Fischetti, Stefania Cataldi, Francesca Latino. Effects of Shotokan Karate on resilience to bullying in adolescents. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise - 2019 - Spring Conferences of Sports Science. 2019; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGianpiero Greco; Francesco Fischetti; Stefania Cataldi; Francesca Latino. 2019. "Effects of Shotokan Karate on resilience to bullying in adolescents." Journal of Human Sport and Exercise - 2019 - Spring Conferences of Sports Science , no. : 1.
Francesca Latino; Gianpiero Greco; Francesco Fischetti; Stefania Cataldi. Multilateral training improves body image perception in female adolescents. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise - 2019 - Spring Conferences of Sports Science 2019, 1 .
AMA StyleFrancesca Latino, Gianpiero Greco, Francesco Fischetti, Stefania Cataldi. Multilateral training improves body image perception in female adolescents. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise - 2019 - Spring Conferences of Sports Science. 2019; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrancesca Latino; Gianpiero Greco; Francesco Fischetti; Stefania Cataldi. 2019. "Multilateral training improves body image perception in female adolescents." Journal of Human Sport and Exercise - 2019 - Spring Conferences of Sports Science , no. : 1.
Stefania Cataldi; Francesca Latino; Gianpiero Greco; Francesco Fischetti. Multilateral training improves physical fitness and fatigue perception in cancer patients. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise - 2019 - Spring Conferences of Sports Science 2019, 1 .
AMA StyleStefania Cataldi, Francesca Latino, Gianpiero Greco, Francesco Fischetti. Multilateral training improves physical fitness and fatigue perception in cancer patients. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise - 2019 - Spring Conferences of Sports Science. 2019; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleStefania Cataldi; Francesca Latino; Gianpiero Greco; Francesco Fischetti. 2019. "Multilateral training improves physical fitness and fatigue perception in cancer patients." Journal of Human Sport and Exercise - 2019 - Spring Conferences of Sports Science , no. : 1.
Gianpiero Greco. Physical, technical and tactical training and stress management in law enforcement. 2018 .
AMA StyleGianpiero Greco. Physical, technical and tactical training and stress management in law enforcement. . 2018; ():.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGianpiero Greco. 2018. "Physical, technical and tactical training and stress management in law enforcement." , no. : .