Publications by authors named "Mihai Olanescu"

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  • Children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are less active physically compared to their peers, prompting a study to explore the reasons behind this based on what parents report.
  • The study involved 370 participants aged 8-20 and used a questionnaire to collect data and analyze the barriers to physical activity participation, revealing interpersonal issues as the biggest obstacle.
  • The findings highlight the importance of understanding these barriers to create better programs in schools and communities that encourage physical activity for children with ASD.
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This study aims to explain the variability in organizational commitment by examining a range of individual and organizational factors. The predictors include personality traits from the HEXACO model, organizational orientations, subjective wellbeing, perceived employment uncertainty, duration of employment, and income satisfaction. The sample consisted of 1,127 employees, with 49.

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Background: The relationship between motor coordination and physical fitness in preschool children is of significant interest due to its implications for overall health and development. This study aims to investigate the correlation between gross motor coordination, as assessed by the Körperkoordinationstest für Kinder (KTK), and health-related physical fitness components.

Methods: A cross-sectional study, involving 139 preschool-aged children, was conducted.

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The objective of this research was to examine a 12-week exercise program and its impact on the motor proficiency and cognitive abilities of preschool children with overweight and normal weight. The study involved a total of 71 participants who were preschool children enrolled in a longitudinal study. Body mass index (BMI) was determined by measuring body height and weight, and the nutritional status of the children was assessed using the World Health Organization's (WHO) criteria.

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Introduction: The aim of this study was to examine the validity and reliability of the My Jump 2 app for the assessment of interlimb jump asymmetry in young female basketball players.

Methods: Nine athletes (age 15 ± 0.9 years; weight 62.

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Proper posture, characterized by the appropriate alignment of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar segments of the spine, enables these regions to maintain their normal curvature. Body composition is recognized as one of the factors that can influence overall postural alignment of the spine. The objective of this study was to determine the influence of the parameters of body composition on the prevalence of postural disorders in the sagittal plane.

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