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Adaptive cognitive dimension and maladaptive behavioral dimension as motivating factors in school achievement
(AAB College, 2025-07-16) Vehapi, Shemsedin
This research examines a multi-dimensional model of student motivation and engagement. Through this model, the levels of development of factors that reflect increased motivation (adaptive dimensions) and those that reflect reduced motivation (maladaptive dimensions) among students are understood. The research was completed using the survey method, with student self-reporting answers in questionnaires on studied variables in their grades in schools. Research age group for this study was 200 students of Grades 10, 11 and 12 from public upper secondary school “Sami Frashëri” and students of private upper secondary school “Luarasi” in Prishtina. Selection of this sample utilized convenience method. Data were analyzed using SPSS 18.0 statistical package for social sciences. The study found that adaptive cognitive dimension has positive effects on student school achievement and that maladaptive behavioral dimension has negative effects. The research also found that these two factors are significant in student achievement for this age group. The research may serve as a good orientation base for explaining the complex nature of relations of various factors with school achievement. The purpose of this research is to understand that both motivational factors (protecting factors) and demotivating factors (risk factors) are important for student school achievement. Another purpose is to understand levels of development of factors that reflect increased motivation and those that reflect reduced motivation.
Alternative Opportunities for Conducting Physical, Sports and Recreational Activities in the Conditions of the Covid-19 Pandemic
(AAB College, 2025-07-14) Rexhepi, Fadil; Pireva, Fatmir; Vehapi, Shemsedin; Gashi, Besim
The situation created as a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic has paralyzed the normal life of human society almost all over the globe. In addition to disruption of health, education, economic systems, etc., this situation has seriously damaged physical sports and recreational activities. The necessity to keep fit makes athletes to constantly try and find ways to organize training, while minimizing the risk of infection. Some of these ways are: a) medical measures or continuous testing of athletes; b) ‘team quarantine’ for the longest period of time that minimizes contact with other additional people of the club members where he/she trains; c) maximum care for maintaining the minimum allowed distance and contact between athletes. Meanwhile, outdoor recreational activities can be more easily controlled. However, these ways are not sufficient, so the consequences will be irreparable for a long time.
Biomechanical description of the clean and jerk style of an elite Albanian weightlifter
(AAB College, 2025-07-16) Vehapi, Shemsedin; Rexhepi, Fadil
Olympic Weightlifting is the number one sport in Albania considering the numerous medals won in international events, such as the European and World Championships; however, we do not have a biomechanical model of technique performance of our elite lifters. Thus, the objective of this study was biomechanical description of the clean and jerk style, during performance of the elite athlete (EQ), the champion of 77 kg (Body mass) in last European Weightlifting Championships (2014). He was observed during his performance in clean and jerk style, just one month before the event with 194 kg. Three digital cameras were used, and the recorded material was processed by the System for Biomechanical Analysis (Ariel Performance Analysis System - APAS). Among the others we found the trajectory of the barbell, the vertical velocity of the barbell and displacement of the barbell. These results showed that the vertical displacement of the barbell during the first phase (F1) was 103.63 cm, the maximal velocity, which was attained during the second pull was 1.61 m/s, the time from the starting position until the barbell on the chest in the squat position was 0.8 sec, the dip before the jerk (F6) was 14.6 cm, the velocity of the barbell – 0.53 m/s. The results revealed that in the category of 77 kg body mass for men, the Albanian weightlifters have the same biomechanical parameters as the best lifters in the world. These findings can help weightlifting coaches to use these data as a model for other lifters. This study is limited to the analysis of the biomechanical parameters only to 75 % of his best results (194 kg, gold medal in European Weightlifting Championship - 2014).
CINEMATIC ANALYSIS OF THE KICKING LEG VELOCITY AND ITS POSITION DURING PERFORMANCE OF THE MAWASHI GERI TECHNIC ON TARGET
(AAB College, 2025-07-14) Rexhepi, Fadil; Vehapi, Shemsedin; Pireva, Fatmir; Gashi, Besim
In this study is analyzed the kicking leg velocity and its position during performance of the technique by mawashi geri on target. The technique is performed by seven athletes with a maximal engagement on target. The target is fixed at a 1,8m height from the floor. All athletes are of male gender, with solid experience in karate sports and are black belt carriers. The analyzed results reflect the velocity of the kicking leg, including the knee and hip angles for both lower limbs. The maximal kicking leg velocity is 13.97 (m / s) and this is achieved before the target is kicked, or 76.74% of the movement trajectory. The angle on knee at the moment of the peak velocity is 118.14 °, while at the kicking moment; the angle achieves a value of 163 °. The hip angle of the kicking leg is smaller during the peak velocity 112.71 °, while at the moment of kicking the angle achieves the value of 108.42 °. On the supporting leg the knee angle value is almost the same with the moment of the peak velocity and the kicking moment (about 155). Meanwhile, the angle on hip joint of the supporting foot at the moment of the peak velocity is 125 °, respectively 122 °. The obtained results indicate an attempt to reduce the velocity just before the kicking and at the moment of kicking target, which probably presents practice achieved during the training process. The supporting leg takes angles that responding to the balance maintenance, while the kicking leg tends to be more stretched on knee in order to empty all its energy.
Comparative Analysis of Mobile Learning Trends of Physical Education Teaching Students: Republic of Kosovo and Russia Example
(AAB College, 2025-07-16) Vehapi, Shemsedin
The aim of this research is to conduct a comparative analysis of the mobile learning trends of students of the physical education teaching department studying in The Republic of Kosovo and Russia. In this research, causal comparative research method was used. The study group consists of 40 students studying physical education teaching at various universities in Kosovo and Russia in the 2020-2021 academic year. A total of 80 students participated in the study. The research data were collected by the semi-structured interview form developed by the researcher and the data was analyzed by content analysis method. The research results reveal that students studying in both countries have a high mobile learning tendency. In addition, students from both countries have similarly defined the advantages and disadvantages of mobile device use in education
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN 13-YEAR-OLD BOYS AND GIRLS IN THE DIMENSION OF SPEED, EXPLOSIVE STRENGTH AND SOME BODY VOLUME PARAMETERS
(AAB College, 2025-07-14) Vehapi, Shemsedin; Pireva, Fatmir
The research aimed to verify the differences of some anthropometric characteristics and motor abilities between boys and girls, 13-year-old pupils. Methods: The sample was comprised of 180 pupils (90 M and 90 F) aged 13, who are students of primary schools in Lipjan municipality. Measurements were conducted in the spring of 2019. In order to accomplish the tasks set out in this work and confirm the hypotheses raised, this research used methods to determine the central tendency parameters and the t-test methods for verifying the changes between the genders. The results were processed through the computer programme SPSS 20.0. Results: In the anthropometric space, important statistical changes were determined. Important changes appeared in the variability of the body height, weight and length of the foot. In the motoric space, changes appeared in all the tests included in this research, and these changes were in favour of the boys’ group. Conclusion: Based on the results, a hypothesis was raised, assuming the differences between the sexes, especially in the motoric space. It can be concluded that the group consisting of boys has shown better results in the area of motor variables.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN STUDENTS 12 YEAR OLD IN PARAMETERS OF FAT MASS, EXPLOSIVE STRENGHT AND SPEED
(AAB College, 2025-07-16) Vehapi, Shemsedin; Pireva, Fatmir
The sample consisted of 194 students twelve year old, where are inculd three morphological parameters of fat mass and 6 motoskills tests that measure explosive strenght-power and speed. The main objective of this study was to determine the differences between male and female students in the morphological characteristics and motor abilities. With the application of appropriate methods it was found that there are significant differences in the mobility area, and that all differences in utility of male students. The differences in the fat mass, though in utility of the female student, do not on the level of statistical significance. Confirmed the differences in the area of motorskills between the gender are sure indication that when planning programming assignments with students of this age to be considered a separate determination of the level of load for the appropriate level of burden of relevant gender.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN STUDENTS OF THE FACULTY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND REGULAR BODYBUILDING PRACTITIONERS IN THE DIMENSIONS OF MAXIMAL, EXPLOSIVE, REPETITIVE AND STATIC STRENGTH
(AAB College, 2025-07-14) Vehapi, Shemsedin; Pireva, Fatmir; Gashi, Besim
sample of 60 persons of two categories, of which 30 are full-time students of the Faculty of Physical Education and 30 are regular practitioners of body-building, with a minimum of training practice of one year, was subject to 3 tests of maximum strength, 4 tests of explosive strength, 2 repetitive strength tests, and 4 static strength tests. The main purpose was to compare similarities and differences between the two categories in dimensions of maximal, explosive, repetitive and static strength. By using adequate methods, it has been proven that there are differences which are significant, but not only in the favour of a single category. The main differences were found in the level of maximal strength, to the favour of students, in terms of maximal strength of legs and trunk, and to the favour of body builders, in terms of maximal strength of chest and arms. The main similarities between the two groups are found in the factor of repetitive and static arm strength, while in explosive strength, there is a more combined overview, because at legs, the strength of students is visibly greater. Body builders show a greater degree of explosive strength, but also of maximal strength of arms.
DIFFERENCES IN BODY MASS, BODY HEIGHT AND EXPLOSIVE, REPETITIVE AND STATIC STRENGTH BETWEEN 16-YEAR-OLD MALES AND FEMALES
(AAB College, 2025-07-14) Vehapi, Shemsedin; Pireva, Fatmir; Gashi, Besim
This study utilized a sample of 16-year-old males and females. Two anthropometric tests were administered to the sample, as well as 5 motoric tests that measuredexplosive, repetitive and static strength. The main purpose of the study was that in addition to validation of current status of measured parameters in both samples to verify whether there are significant differences between the two genders along the dimensions addressed in the study. Findings indicate that differences are evident and for all cases of this age group the difference was in favour of males. The research confirmed that for the 16-year-old age group: 1) There are significant differences between the two genders, and 2) All identified differences are in favour of male sample.
DIFFERENCES IN MOTORIC AND ANTHROPOMETRIC SPACE BETWEEN 12-YEAR OLD BOY BASKETBALL PLAYERS AND STUDENTS
(AAB College, 2025-07-14) Vehapi, Shemsedin; Gashi, Besim; Pireva, Fatmir
The study included a total of 113, 12-year old male students. 55 students were regular students in grade 6 of lower secondary school, while 58 were of the same age but they attend regular exercises at basketball school. The sample was treated with 7 anthropometric variables, 4 basic motoric tests, and 6 situational motoric basketball tests. The purpose was to confirm relations and to determine what is the effect of active involvement of these students in regular workouts at the basketball school on differences in development of anthropometric features as well as basic kinaesthetic skills and situational skills in basketball game.
DIFFERENCIES BETWEEN BASKETBALL PLAYERS AND 15-YEAR-OLD STUDENTS IN SOME ANTHROPOMETRIC FEATURES AND MOTOR SKILLS
(AAB College, 2025-07-14) Gashi, Besim; Vehapi, Shemsedin; Pireva, Fatmir; Myrtaj, Nazim
The research was conducted on a sample of 100 young pupils aged 14-15, in two schools; the first one was an elementary school and the second was a basketball club from Priština. The purpose of the study was to prove the possible difference between the basketball players and the pupils in some anthropometric characteristics, basic motor skills and situational motor skills. In order to define these changes of anthropometric characteristics, 18 variables were applied for basic motor and situational motor skills. The survey data were processed with descriptive statistical methods and through a T-test. The results show that there are statistically significant differences and that there is a statistically significant difference between basketball players and pupils, where basketball players have better results in all tests of basic motor and situational motor skills. The results have shown that the regular engagement of children in basketball schools can enhance the skills and knowledge of young players and make a significant difference.
EFECTS OF MOTIVATING FACTORS, SEFL- ESTEEM AND VALUING OF SCHOOL, IN PHYSICLA EDUCATION ACHIEVEMENT
(AAB College, 2025-07-14) Vehapi, Shemsedin; Pireva, Fatmir
This research examines a multi-dimensional model of student motivation and engagement. Through this model, the levels of development of factors that reflect increased motivation (adaptive dimensions) among students are understood.The research was completed with the survey method, with student self-reporting answers in questionnaires on studied variables in their grades in schools. The researched age group for the study was 100 students of Grades 12 from upper secondary school. The data were analyzed using SPSS 18.0 statistical package for social sciences. The study found that Self-esteem and Valuing of School have positive effects on student Physical Education achievement. The research may serve as a good orientation base for explaining the complex nature of relations of various factors with school achievement.
FACTOR STRUCTURE AND RELATIONS OF FLEXIBILITY DIMENSION AT MALE STUDENTS FOURTEEN YEARS OLD
(AAB College, 2025-07-16) Vehapi, Shemsedin; Pireva, Fatmir
The sample consisted of 70 students fourteen years old, at which the test was performed in 5 motor skills tests, which are related to the dimension of flexibility. The main objective of this study was to determine the association between tests that measure this dimension, as well as determining the latent structure of the dimensions of flexibility. Using the method of correlation and factor analysis was confirmed that there a significant correlation between almost all tests. Within the latent structure was extracted two factors investigated Latenta dimensions. Establishing the existence of these factors allows difereciranje and adapting exercises that need to focus on developing certain latent dimensions responsible for manifestation level of flexibility
Investigation of the Effects of University Field Courses on Distance Education
(AAB College, 2025-07-16) Vehapi, Shemsedin
This research focuses on examining the effects of university field courses on distance education and the integration of distance education into courses. A group of 357 university students studying biomedical engineering Health and Physical Education students from Kosovo at universities in the Kosovo region and the Russian Federation volunteered to participate in the research. A quantitative research method was used in the study. In the research, the "Distance Education" measurement tool developed by the researchers was used as a data collection tool. The questionnaire was developed and edited by experts in the field. Data were collected using an online survey. The collected data were analysed using the SPSS program. Frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, minimum and maximum values, one-way ANOVA and T-test were applied to analyse the data obtained from the Distance Education measurement tool. This re-search concluded that the majority of university students consider them-selves competent enough to use distance education technologies in the learning environment in the field courses, and they do not have difficulty using the systems in the field courses and their universities do not have sufficient equipment for the use of distance education technologies.
Kosovo Students’ Readiness for Online Learning during the Covid-19 Pandemic
(AAB College, 2025-07-16) Vehapi, Shemsedin; Bajrami, Roberta
Online learning is one of the main alternatives to traditional classroom learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and the new regular periods. Online learning has been used at many educational levels on a range of platforms. Numerous studies have shown that online education is beneficial across all academic levels and topic areas. This study aims to assess students’ preparedness for online learning during the COVID-19 epidemic at higher education institutions. A quantitative strategy built on a survey method was employed for this research project. Students from higher education institutes in Kosovo were purposefully chosen as the study group. One thousand five hundred people were selected as a sample from the target population. The simple-to-use structural equation modeling (SEM) model was utilized to examine the data in this paper. This methodology assesses how prepared students from Kosovo are for online learning. Self-directed learning (SDL), learner control, learner motivation, and online communication self-efficacy were the five components of that scale. The study confirmed that because they were driven to learn in this e-learning environment, students at higher education institutions (HEIs) were considerably more personalized and successful in their decisions about their online educational lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
LEASURE TIME ACTIVITY AMONG STUDENTS FROM UNIVERSITY OF PRISHTINA, FAKULTY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT
(AAB College, 2025-07-16) Vehapi, Shemsedin
This paper presents the results of the research on the physical activity of students in the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina” Kosovo. The purpose of this cognitive study was to diagnose certain aspects of the lifestyle of students, with a particular focus on physical activity and, the difference in sex. The practical aim, however, was an indication of such actions, arising from past experience that would aim at improving lifestyle, and could lead to the elimination or prevention of certain causes of not making movement activity by the students in our country. For the sake of clarity, first the term of leisure requires clarification. For the first time it was defined during an international conference held in 1956. As defined by the French sociologist Dumazedier [4], leisure means all the activities taken by an individual for entertainment or self-development, voluntary participation in social life out of social and family responsibilities. This definition considers only adults. In turn, according to Dąbrowski [3] leisure time of young people is the time, which remains to their own disposal after fulfilling their body's needs and completing the duties at home and school, in which they can conduct their activities in agreement with their tastes, related to leisure, entertainment and satisfying their own interests.
LEASURE TIME ACTIVITY AMONG STUDENTS FROM UNIVERSITY OF PRISHTINA, FAKULTY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT
(AAB College, 2025-07-16) Vehapi, Shemsedin
This paper presents the results of the research on the physical activity of students in the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina” Kosovo. The purpose of this cognitive study was to diagnose certain aspects of the lifestyle of students, with a particular focus on physical activity and, the difference in sex. The practical aim, however, was an indication of such actions, arising from past experience that would aim at improving lifestyle, and could lead to the elimination or prevention of certain causes of not making movement activity by the students in our country. For the sake of clarity, first the term of leisure requires clarification. For the first time it was defined during an international conference held in 1956. As defined by the French sociologist Dumazedier [4], leisure means all the activities taken by an individual for entertainment or self-development, voluntary participation in social life out of social and family responsibilities. This definition considers only adults. In turn, according to Dąbrowski [3] leisure time of young people is the time, which remains to their own disposal after fulfilling their body's needs and completing the duties at home and school, in which they can conduct their activities in agreement with their tastes, related to leisure, entertainment and satisfying their own interests
Ndikimi i variablave antropometrike në realizimin e detyrave lëvizore tek nxënësit e moshës 17 vjeçare të gjinisë mashkullore
(AAB College, 2025-07-16) Vehapi, Shemsedin
Në hulumtim janë përfshirë 192 nxënës të moshës 17 vjeçare të gjinisë mashkullore. Mostra e përzgjedhur është trajtuar me 12 variabla të hapësirës antropometrike dhe me 14 ndryshore të hapësirës bazike lëvizore. Meqë me anë të analizës statistikore përshkruese është vërtetuar se ekziston shpërndarje normale e rezultateve në të gjitha testet, atëherë është paraqitur vetëm relacioni mes këtyre hapësirave vetëm me anë të metodës së korrelacionit dhe me anë të metodës së analizës regresive. Me anën e kësaj metode është arritur që të vërtetohet se sistemi i ndryshoreve antropometrike është parashikues i mirë në shumicën e ndryshoreve lëvizore bazike si tërësi, si dhe me anë të disa karakteristikave antropometrike si të ndara mund të parashikohet rezultati në disa teste lëvizore me një saktësi mjaft të madhe. Me këtë është arritur të vërtetohet se edhe pse kemi të bëjmë me mostër të nxënësve, e cila për hulumtimin e karakterit të tillë mund të cilësohet si mostër e pa seleksionuar, megjithatë është evidente rëndësia tejet e madhe që kanë karakteristikat morfologjike në suksesin e realizimit të detyrave lëvizore
Ndikimi i variablave antropometrike në realizimin e detyrave lëvizore tek nxënësit e moshës 17 vjeçare të gjinisë mashkullore
(AAB College, 2025-07-16) Vehapi, Shemsedin
Në hulumtim janë përfshirë 192 nxënës të moshës 17 vjeçare të gjinisë mashkullore. Mostra e përzgjedhur është trajtuar me 12 variabla të hapësirës antropometrike dhe me 14 ndryshore të hapësirës bazike lëvizore. Meqë me anë të analizës statistikore përshkruese është vërtetuar se ekziston shpërndarje normale e rezultateve në të gjitha testet, atëherë është paraqitur vetëm relacioni mes këtyre hapësirave vetëm me anë të metodës së korrelacionit dhe me anë të metodës së analizës regresive. Me anën e kësaj metode është arritur që të vërtetohet se sistemi i ndryshoreve antropometrike është parashikues i mirë në shumicën e ndryshoreve lëvizore bazike si tërësi, si dhe me anë të disa karakteristikave antropometrike si të ndara mund të parashikohet rezultati në disa teste lëvizore me një saktësi mjaft të madhe. Me këtë është arritur të vërtetohet se edhe pse kemi të bëjmë me mostër të nxënësve, e cila për hulumtimin e karakterit të tillë mund të cilësohet si mostër e pa seleksionuar, megjithatë është evidente rëndësia tejet e madhe që kanë karakteristikat morfologjike në suksesin e realizimit të detyrave lëvizore.
PE Teacher and Classmate Support in Level of Physical Activity: The Role of Sex and BMI Status in Adolescents from Kosovo
(AAB College, 2025-07-16) Vehapi, Shemsedin
The aim of this paper is to examine the role of physical education (PE) teacher and classmate support in relation to sex and BMI status in adolescents’ physical activity (PA) in Kosovo. A Classmate and Teacher Support Scale (with additional questions) was used on a cross-sectional sample of 608 girls and 620 boys aged 15–18, randomly selected from secondary schools of seven major municipalities in Kosovo. PA level was determined with a Physical Activity ScreeningMeasure questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and a three-way ANOVA, along with Tukey’s HSD post hoc test, were employed. The findings showed the levels of teacher and classmate support to be important factors in stimulating adolescents’ PA. It was found that boys with normal weight, high support from teachers, and medium or high support from classmates were more physically active, compared with girls.