Introduction: This study analyzes the training activity during the first training macro cycle, from September to February 2021, in the general preparation stage, the special preparation stage and the first stage of the competitions in April of this year. The purpose of the study is: The main purpose of modeling the training load for the preparation of special consistency, in the framework of specific models, units and methodological rules, in the physical and functional point of view. With quality amateur boxers. Methodology: Forty boxers were studied and underwent a 6-month training program to develop special endurance in order to increase the physical performance of boxers. Various training models have been developed, which are recommended to be diverse and dynamic Tested: Complex physical-functional testing is organized through a specific test "with 10 exercises". Functional condition testing was performed via the VO2 Max measurement test (in mil / kg / min), via the ergometric bicycle. Discussiona. The average amount of repetitions of exercises was improved, from 228 to 249 times. Change 21 times, or 9.1%; b. Improved average pulsation after load, from 190 to 186 beats / minute. Change 4 beats, or 2.15%; c. The renewal of the average pulsation within a minute; from 145 to 139 beats / minute. Change 6 beats, or 3.23%. Conclusions: The process of preparing special sustainability has given great help to increase the physical-functional capacity of boxer as well as adaptive skills, safe confrontation with difficult match situations.

Physical education teachers face the challenge of providing motivating and enjoyable experiences during physical education classes on a daily basis. Thus, the level of students' motivation for physical education takes on special importance. The main objective of this work was to establish the motivations of students of regular and professional education regarding the practice of collective or individual modalities in physical education classes. Fifty-one students participated in the study (36 men and 15 women; mean age = 15.67 ± 1.0). The sample was divided into two classes; one of regular education and another of professional education. The students answered a questionnaire that aimed to verify their motivations regarding the preference of individual or team sports during physical education class. The results show a clear preference for the practice of team sports, compared to individual sports, regardless of the type of student education. It was concluded that, both regular and professional education students were more motivated to practice team sports during physical education. In addition, the results show a greater predominance in the teaching of team sports during physical education classes.

Obesity is a complex condition that is caused by a mixture of medical, psychological and environmental factors. Childhood obesity is characterized by rise in the number of fat cells. It is one of today’s visible yet neglected Public Health problems with serious health implications such as type2 diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases that affect individuals in all ages and socio-economic groups. This was a cross-sectional study aimed at investigating the prevalence of obesity and factors that contribute to its occurrence among school-aged children in Kakamega. The objective of the study was to determine prevalence and risk factors among school aged children attending both private and public schools in Kakamega county. Purposive sampling was used to select the target geographical area, simple random sampling was used to identify twenty-four schools, stratified sampling was used to select the class levels (1-4) and systematic sampling was used to select the target population (400 pupils). Data were collected by use of Structured questionnaire and anthropometric data sheet. Statistical package for social sciences (version 25), Epi-info, Nutri-Survey were used to analyze data. Pearson’s Product moment correlation and chi-square was used to test the hypotheses. Results from the test indicated that there was a significant relationship between type of school and obesity (x2= 49.626, p<0.05), there was no significant relationship between gender and obesity (x2=2.867, p>0.05), there was a significant relationship between leisure activity and obesity (x2=4.094, p<0.05) and there was a significant relationship between meals consumed for dinner and obesity (x2=71.123, p<0.05). Pearson product moment correlation results indicated that there was a significant but very weak negative correlation between time spent on physical activity and obesity. (r=0.2, p=0.038). Prevalence of obesity among school-aged children was found to be 25.6% with more boys (27%) being obese than girls (26%). Factors that were associated with the development of obesity were low levels of physical activity and consumption of foods that are dense in carbohydrates and fats. In schools studied 58% of the pupils ate three times in a day although majority of the respondents from public schools had fewer meals in a day than those in private schools. Respondents from public schools were found to be more active than those in private schools.40% of the pupils from public schools spent their time playing while 39% spent their leisure time watching television. This study concludes that prevalence of obesity among school aged children in Kakamega is quite high which compares to rates in most developed countries. There is need to plan for most efficient interventions not only to ensure that we are food secure but also maintain healthy lifestyles and reduce the prevalence of obesity among school-aged children.

Mental imagery (MI) training is a useful experience to improve basketball free-throw (FT) shooting accuracy. The purpose of this study was to examine the immediate effect of mental imagery training on the improvement of free-throw shooting accuracy in basketball. Twenty (20) male basketball players were randomly selected as subjects. All subjects were randomly assigned into two groups: the experimental group (n=10) and the control group (n=10). A pre-test and post-test were given to every subject and each subject performed ten (10) free throws. For statistical analyses, the average values of these ten (10) free throws were used. There was a single conduct session (MI) with the experimental group lasting about ten minutes. Descriptive statistics, inferential statistics- dependent t-test, and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were applied in the study, and the level of significance was p<0.05 and p<0.01. Paired sample t-test of the experimental group ware statistically significant (p<0.01) and the control group was also statistically significant (p<0.05) difference between pre-test and post-test values. However, the mean values of the post-test showed that the experimental group (mean number of successful free throws = 7.30) had a higher average number of free-throw shooting accuracy than the control group (mean number of successful free throws = 6.50). In conclusion, this study indicates that basketball players may benefit from mental imagery training to improve their free throw shooting accuracy.

Muscle mass loss or Sarcopenia is an important clinical problem that impacts every older population. The aim of this study was to observe the influence of planned exercise program on muscle mass and related selected variables. Total 40 elderly aged males (Experimental = 20, Control = 20) with the age ranging between 60-70 years were taken as subject. Age, height and weight were taken as personal data. Strength, flexibility, endurance and agility considered as physical functional fitness, BMI, chest, biceps (Relaxed and flexed), gluteus, thigh and calf circumference considered as anthropometric variable and percentage of muscle mass and myoglobin concentration considered as muscle mass component. Subjects were involved in 12 weeks, 65 minutes session (Warm up = 10 min, Training session = 45 min, cooling down = 10 min), 4 days/week planned multicomponent training protocol to fulfil the purpose of research work. The analysis and interpretation of the data was done by calculating mean, SD and paired sample t test. Result revealed significant improvement in physical functioning variables while anthropometric and muscle mass component variables remained unchanged. From this study it was understood that only 12 weeks training programme was not sufficient to develop quantitative parameters like selected circumference, muscle mass and myoglobin concentration but it was sufficient to develop physical functioning parameters which may influence muscle health and healthy lifestyle.