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Objective:To understand the development of extracurricular activities among students majoring in preventive medicine in a medical college and explore the impact of perception of extracurricular activities on major courses and extracurricular performances.Methods:A self-made questionnaire on the extracurricular perception was conducted, involving such aspects as organizational support, teacher guidance, student participation, etc. In August 2019, all senior students from Department of Preventive Medicine of a medical college were investigated by the questionnaire. At the same time, we had the extracurricular performances of the students from the Communist Youth League Committee and the major courses performances from the Academic Affairs Section of the Department. The Pearson test was conducted on the dimensions and total score of extracurricular perception, extracurricular performance and major courses performance to verify the impact of extracurricular perception on major courses and extracurricular performances. SPSS 19.0 was used for normality test, chi-square test and correlation analysis.Results:A total of 95 valid questionnaires were distributed and collected. It was noted that the total score of students' extracurricular perception was higher (66.23 points), among which, the highest score of teacher guidance was 73.10, while the lowest score of students' participation was 61.85. Extracurricular perception had a significant impact on major courses and extracurricular activities, especially in organizational support and teacher's guidance.Conclusion:Teachers play an important role in extracurricular activities, and students' participation is influenced by students and school factors. It is suggested that the school should pay attention to extracurricular activities in the process of cultivating college students, education environment should be optimized, funds should be guaranteed, the extracurricular courses should be improved, and the management system should be improved. For the teachers, teachers' professional level should be improved. Teachers should provide helpful guidance for students. At the same time, teachers should learn to use new technologies to build a better environment for students' learning. In addition, teachers should provide students with opportunities to be involved in extracurricular activities and create platforms. Finally, students should actively participate in all kinds of activities both inside and outside the school.
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Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar o que induz os estudantes universitários a buscarem a realização de atividades extracurriculares, em que tipo de atividades se envolvem e como avaliam esse envolvimento. Participaram desta pesquisa 24 estudantes de dois cursos de graduação (Psicologia e Economia) de uma universidade pública do sul do Brasil. As informações foram coletadas por meio de uma entrevista semiestruturada individual e foram submetidas à análise de conteúdo temática. As informações sugerem que os estudantes percebem a necessidade de buscar conhecimentos e oportunidades para complementar sua formação. Para tanto, envolvem-se em trabalho voluntário, projetos de pesquisa e extensão, e estágios. De maneira geral, as atividades extracurriculares são avaliadas como positivas, pois possibilitam a aplicação dos conteúdos estudados em sala de aula. Contudo, os estudantes encontram dificuldades na procura por atividades não obrigatórias. Conclui-se que a exploração profissional pode auxiliar no envolvimento dos estudantes com o curso, além de ajudar no amadurecimento de comportamentos autodidatas, que são benéficos especialmente para o período pós-formatura, no qual há a preocupação de se inserir no mercado de trabalho....(AU)
Abstract The aim of this study was to identify what makes college students take part in extracurricular activities, what kind of activities they join, and how they evaluate this experience. The participants were 24 students of Psychology and Economy from a university of Southern Brazil. The information was gathered through private semi structured interviews and was submitted to content analysis. Results showed that students of the sample identify the need to seek knowledge and opportunities to complement their educational background. To do so, they take part in volunteer work, research and extension projects, and internships. In general, participants evaluated extracurricular activities positively, once they make it possible to apply knowledge built in classroom into practice. However, the students face difficulties to join extracurricular activities. We conclude that professional exploration may contribute to students’ engagement with the course as well as to the development of self-taught behaviors, which are useful especially after graduation when students are concerned about joining the labor market....(AU)
Resumen El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar lo que induce a los estudiantes universitarios a realizar actividades extracurriculares, en qué tipo de actividades están involucrados y cómo evalúan su participación. Participaron de esta investigación 24 estudiantes de dos carreras (Psicología y Economía) de una universidad del sur de Brasil. Las informaciones fueron recolectadas por medio de una entrevista semiestructurada individual y fueron sometidas a análisis de contenido temático. Los alumnos percibieron la necesidad de buscar conocimientos y oportunidades para complementar su formación. Con este fin, se involucran en trabajo voluntario, proyectos de investigación y extensión, y pasantías. En términos generales, las actividades extracurriculares son evaluadas como positivas, ya que muestran la aplicación de los contenidos estudiados en clase. Sin embargo, los universitarios encuentran dificultades en la búsqueda para encontrar actividades no obligatorias. Se concluye que la exploración profesional puede auxiliar en el involucramiento de los académicos con la carrera, además de ayudar en la maduración de comportamientos autodidactas, que son beneficiosos principalmente para el período después del pregrado, en el que hay la preocupación de insertarse en el mercado laboral....(AU)
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Humans , Male , Female , Universities , Knowledge , Professional Training , Students , Training Support , PerceptionABSTRACT
Resumen Debido al aumento del sedentarismo entre los jóvenes, conocer la intención de práctica de actividad física en esta población puede ser determinante a la hora de inculcar futuros hábitos de práctica física para mejorar la salud actual y futura de los escolares. Así, el objetivo de este trabajo fue hallar un modelo predictivo de la intención de práctica de actividad física en tiempo libre a partir de la motivación, la satisfacción y la competencia. La muestra fue de 347 hombres y 411 mujeres de educación secundaria en España, con edades de entre 13 y 18 años. Se utilizó un cuestionario compuesto por el Sport Motivation Scale, Sport Satisfaction Instrument, el factor competencia de Basic Psychological Needs in Exercise Scalee Intention to partake in leisure-time physicalactivity, todos ellos adaptados a la Educación Física escolar. Se realizaron análisis factoriales confirmatorios y modelos de ecuaciones estructurales. La intención de práctica fue predicha por la competencia y ésta por la satisfacción/diversión. La motivación intrínseca se mostró como el mejor predictor de la satisfacción/diversión. Para predecir la intención de práctica física se debería potenciar la motivación intrínseca entre el alumnado de Educación Física.
Abstract In view of the rise in sedentary lifestyle amongst young people, knowledge regarding their intention to partake in physical activity can be decisive when it comes to instilling physical activity habits to improve the current and future health of school students. Therefore, the object of this study was to find a predictive model of the intention to partake in leisure- time physical activity based on motivation, satisfaction and competence. The sample consisted of 347 Spanish, male, high school students and 411 female students aged between 13 and 18 years old. We used a questionnaire made up of the Sport Motivation Scale, Sport Satisfaction Instrument, and the competence factor in the Basic Psychological Needs in Exercise Scale and Intention to Partake in Leisure-Time Physical Activity, all of them adapted to school Physical Education. We carried out confirmatory factor analyses and structural equation models. The intention to partake in leisure-time physical activity was predicted by competence and the latter by satisfaction/fun. Intrinsic motivation was revealed to be the best predictor of satisfaction/fun. Intrinsic motivation should be enhanced in order to predict an intention to partake in physical activity in Physical Education students.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Physical Education and Training , Attitude to Health , Intention , Leisure Activities , Students , Exercise , Surveys and Questionnaires , Motivation , Motor ActivityABSTRACT
Os ídolos esportivos favorecem a popularidade e a adesão à prática esportiva. E, no caso da Ginástica Artística (GA), nomes como Arthur Zanetti e Daiane dos Santos adquiriram notoriedade na sociedade brasileira e parecem contribuir para a atração de novos praticantes para a modalidade no país. Mas, os ginastas novatos necessitarão de motivação, pois há fatores favoráveis e desfavoráveis circunscritos nesse fenômeno esportivo. Para discutir esses fatores, nosso objetivo foi identificar, entre os professores, aqueles aspectos que favorecem e desfavorecem a motivação para a prática de GA nas escolas. Metodologicamente, optamos pela pesquisa de campo na qual recorremos à entrevista semiestrutura que foi conduzida com profissionais que atuam na GA em atividades extracurriculares na grande São Paulo. Os dados foram analisados seguindo os preceitos da Análise de Conteúdo proposta por Bardin (2006). Os resultados apontam a prevalência de fatores desfavoráveis em relação àqueles favoráveis. Observamos que os professores não possuem o hábito de questionar seus alunos acerca dos motivos que os atraíram para a prática da GA. E, a maior parte deles, só questiona os ginastas quando há algum problema evidente relacionado à motivação. Consideramos que os profissionais de Educação Física necessitam conhecer, refletir e agir sobre os fatores desfavoráveis para diminuir o índice de abandono da prática esportiva. Destacamos, também, que o conhecimento dos fatores favoráveis poderia contribuir positivamente com os níveis de motivação, pois o professor aproximaria as atividades dos anseios e necessidades de seus alunos.(AU)
Sports idols can favor popularity and adherence to the sport practice. In the case of Artistic Gymnastics (AG), athletes like Arthur Zanetti and Daiane dos Santos gained notoriety in our society and seem to contribute to attract new athletes to this sport in Brazil. However, these novice gymnasts will need to be continually motivated as there are favorable and unfavorable factors surrounding this sport phenomenon. In order to discuss these factors, this study aimed to identify within the teachers aspects that favor or disfavor the motivation to practice AG at schools. As methodological procedure, we opted for a field survey in which we conducted semi-structured interviews with professionals who teach AG as after school activities on the outskirts of São Paulo city. The data treatment followed the guidelines of Content Analysis proposed by Bardin (2006). The results indicate the prevalence of unfavorable factors in relation to the favorable ones. We observed that teachers do not have the habit of questioning their students about their reasons that attracted them to AG. Most of them only inquiry the gymnasts when there's evident problem in relation to motivation. We believe that the physical education teachers need to know, reflect, and act upon the unfavorable factors in order to decrease the rate of dropout of this sport practice. We highlight that knowing the favorable factors would contribute positively to the motivation, as the teacher may meet the students' desires and needs.(AU)
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Exercise , Gymnastics , Motivation , SchoolsABSTRACT
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate medical school applicants' involvements in extracurricular activities including medical volunteering/community services, nonmedical community services, club activities, leadership role, and research. METHODS: Extracurricular characteristics were compared for 448 applicants (223 males and 225 females) who applied to Kangwon Medical School in 2013 to 2014. Frequency analysis, chi-square test, and simple correlation were conducted with the collected data. RESULTS: The 448 applicants participated in medical volunteer/community services (15.3%), nonmedical community services (39.8%), club activities (22.9%), club officials (10%), and research (13.4%). On average, applicants from foreign universities participated in 0.9 medical volunteer/community service, 0.8 nonmedical community service, 1.7 club activities, and 0.6 research work. On the other hand, applicants from domestic universities reported 0.2 medical volunteer/community service, 1.0 nonmedical community service, 0.7 club activity, and 0.3 research. CONCLUSION: Involvement in extracurricular activities was extensive for medical school applicants. Participation in extracurricular activities differed between applicants from foreign and domestic universities. Females consistently reported greater participation in extracurricular activities than males. The data can be helpful for admission committees to recruit well-rounded applicants and compare between applicants with similar academic backgrounds.