Neuroanatomy Learning: Augmented Reality vs. Cross-Sections

Neuroanatomy education is a challenging field which could benefit from modern innovations, such as augmented reality (AR) applications. This study investigates the differences on test scores, cognitive load, and motivation after neuroanatomy learning using AR applications or using cross-sections of the brain. Prior to two practical assignments, a pretest (extended matching questions, double-choice questions and a test on cross-sectional anatomy) and a mental rotation test (MRT) were completed. Sex and MRT scores were used to stratify students over the two groups. The two practical assignments were designed to study (1) general brain anatomy and (2) subcortical structures. Subsequently, participants completed a posttest similar to the pretest and a motivational questionnaire. Finally, a focus group interview was conducted to appraise participants’ perceptions. Medical and biomedical students (n = 31); 19 males (61.3%) and 12 females (38.7%), mean age 19.2 ± 1.7 years participated in this experiment. Students who worked with cross-sections (n = 16) showed significantly more improvement on test scores than students who worked with GreyMapp-AR (P = 0.035) (n = 15). Further analysis showed that this difference was primarily caused by significant improvement on the cross-sectional questions. Students in the cross-section group, moreover, experienced a significantly higher germane (P = 0.009) and extraneous cognitive load (P = 0.016) than students in the GreyMapp-AR group. No significant differences were found in motivational scores. To conclude, this study suggests that AR applications can play a role in future anatomy education as an add-on educational tool, especially in learning three-dimensional relations of anatomical structures.     

长治学院大学生乒乓球爱好者消费的现状研究

随着1890年乒乓球运动的诞生,乒乓球的普及范围和程度越来越高,它是一项全身型体育运动项目,具有极大的锻炼价值。培养思维操作能力、增强智力、培养心理素质、治疗近视等这些优势已成为长治学院大学生乒乓球爱好者选择这一运动的主要因素,近年来乒乓球在各大高校发展日益壮大,乒乓球运动越来越受欢迎,一是让学生掌握乒乓球锻炼的技能和方法;二是增强体质、增进健康,体验乐趣;除此之外,乒乓球技术的灵活性与多样性,让大学生的课外学习生活变得更加具有趣味性。为了更好的使乒乓球运动的开设在高校得到普及,让更多的乒乓球爱好者参与其中。本文主要采用文献资料法、问卷调查法、访谈法、数理统计法、逻辑分析法,对长治学院大学生乒乓球爱好者消费的现状进行了相关研究。     

中外男子篮球组织后卫传球技术运用对比分析

运用录像观察法、数理统计法等,对伦敦奥运会的中外男篮主力组织后卫的传球技术运用进行比较分析。结果显示:中国组织后卫在传球方式上运用的次数与国外组织后卫有明显的差距;在传球状态上,移动传球次数和跳起传球次数上均落后于国外组织后卫,两者有一定的差距;在传球路线上,直线传球次数落后于国外组织后卫,两者存在较大差距;中国组织后卫在解围性传球次数、攻击性传球次数和助攻次数上均落后于国外组织后卫,但中国组织后卫传球失误较少。     

Sprint kayaking and canoeing performance prediction based on the relationship between maturity status,anthropometry and physical fitness in young elite paddlers

This study aimed to identify the maturity-related differences and its influence on the physical fitness, morphological and performance characteristics of young elite paddlers. In total, 89 kayakers and 82 canoeists, aged 13.69 ± 0.57 years (mean ± s), were allocated in three groups depending on their age relative to the age at peak height velocity (pre-APHV, circum-APHV and post-APHV) and discipline (kayak and canoe). Nine anthropometric variables, a battery of four physical fitness tests (overhead medicine ball throw, countermovement jump, sit-and-reach test and 20 m multistage shuttle run test) and three specific performance tests (1000, 500 and 200 m) were assessed. Both disciplines presented significant maturity-based differences in all anthropometric parameters (except for fat and muscle mass percentage), overhead medicine ball throw and all performance times (pre > circum > post; P < 0.05). Negative and significant correlations (P < 0.01) were detected between performance times, chronological age and anthropometry (body mass, height, sitting height and maturity status), overhead medicine ball throw and sit and reach for all distances. These findings confirm the importance of maturity status in sprint kayaking and canoeing since the more mature paddlers were also those who revealed largest body size, physical fitness level and best paddling performance. Additionally, the most important variables predicting performance times in kayaking and canoeing were maturity status and chronological age, respectively.     

Circadian rhythm effect on physical tennis performance in trained male players

To determine the effect of circadian rhythm on neuromuscular responses and kinematics related to physical tennis performance, after a standardised warm-up, 13 highly competitive male tennis players were tested twice for serve velocity/accuracy (SVA), countermovement vertical jump (CMJ), isometric handgrip strength (IS), agility T-test (AGIL) and a 10-m sprint (10-m RUN). In a randomised, counter-balance order, tennis players underwent the test battery twice, either in the morning (i.e., AM; 9:00 h) and in the afternoon (i.e., PM; 16:30 h). Paired t-tests were used to analyse differences due to time-of-day in performance variables. Comparison of morning versus afternoon testing revealed that SVA (168.5 ± 6.5 vs. 175.2 ± 6.1 km · h^?1; P = 0.003; effect size [ES] = 1.07), CMJ (32.2 ± 0.9 vs. 33.7 ± 1.1 cm; P = 0.018; ES = 1.46), AGIL (10.14 ± 0.1 vs. 9.91 ± 0.2 s; P = 0.007; ES = 1.23) and 10-m RUN time (1.74 ± 0.1 vs. 1.69 ± 0.1 s; P = 0.021; ES = 0.67) were significantly blunted during the morning testing. However, IS was not affected by time-of-day (P = 0.891). Thus, tennis performance may be reduced when competing in the morning in comparison to early evening. Therefore, coaches and tennis players should focus on schedule the SVA, power, speed and agility training sessions in the afternoon.     

2011年瑞士女排精英赛中日两队对比研究

自2011年世界女排大奖赛获得第5名起,日本女排显现出强势崛起之势,而中国女排则每况愈下,多次比赛战绩不佳,亚洲霸主地位不复存在。通过对2队比较,探索日本女排逐渐上升的原因和中国女排战绩不佳的根本。通过运用录像统计法、数据对比分析法对2011年瑞士女排精英赛冠军日本队与第3名中国队进行比较,结果表明：日本队在发球、接发球、扣球方面都优于中国队,进攻节奏上明显快于中国队。     

Physical exercises for preventing injuries among adult male football players: A systematic review

Background:Football is the most practised sport in the world and is associated with the risk of injuries in the players.Some studies have been published that identify injury prevention programs,but there is no review of the full body of evidence on injury prevention programs for use by football coaches.The aim of this article was to carry out a systematic review of published studies on injury prevention programs for adult male footballers,identify points of common understanding and establish recommendations that should be considered in the design of injury prevention strategies.Methods:PubMed and EMBASE databases were used to identify relevant published articles using the following keywords:"soccer"AND"injury"AND"prevention".Results:A total of 2512 studies were identified initially,but only 11 studies met the inclusion criteria,and their outcomes are presented.Results revealed that injury prevention programs in football have focused on strength training,proprioceptive training,multicomponent programs(balance,core stability,and functional strength and mobility),and warm-up programs.Conclusion:Based on results from the studies analyzed,football players can lower the incidence of match and training injuries by participating in dynamic warm-up programs that include preventive exercises before games or during training sessions,and by adding strength,balance,and mobility training to the training sessions.     

浅析数字技术对电视画面艺术的丰富

本文介绍了数字技术与电视画面艺术的相互关系,从虚拟现实、画面构图、交互性等三方面阐述了数字技术对电视画面艺术的丰富。