Publications by authors named "Alkan Ugurlu"
Article Synopsis
- This study explored the link between children's attitudes towards physical activity and weight gain, with a specific focus on gender differences.
- Data was collected from over 3,100 students aged 9 to 14 in Türkiye, using a survey to assess their physical activity attitudes and measuring their BMI.
- Findings indicated that normal-weight students had a more positive attitude towards physical activity than those who were overweight or obese, with boys showing higher positivity than girls, but no significant difference in negative attitudes between genders.
Introduction: In this study, we examined the acute effects of a short video-based body scan mindfulness practice on the heart rate variability (HRV) and cognitive performance of professional female basketball players after the first half of a simulated basketball game.
Methods: In this crossover randomized controlled trial, nine professional athletes completed a physical loading protocol on two separate days. The protocol consisted of a 10-min Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test Level 1 in the first quarter, followed by a 10-min basketball game in the second quarter.