Browsing by Author "Prof. Ibrahim Laro ABUBAKAR"

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    DISPARITIES IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH REMEDIAL AND STRATEGIC APPROACHES FROM SPORTS PSYCHOLOGIST
    (2014) Prof. Ibrahim Laro ABUBAKAR
    Disparities in physical activity and health desire is relatively not new. However, attention is driven towards the symbiotic relationship that exist between performance of physical activities and its resultant positive effect on the health of the performer. On the other hand, body inactivity as a result of non challant attitude, nature of job, influence of others and etc has negative resultant effects on people that live a sedentary life. This topic therefore sought to appreciate the differences in the incidence, prevalence, burden of disease and other adverse health condition that exist among specific population so as to be able to determine the relationship or otherwise between physical activities performance and its feature or negative effects on the health of an individual. It is after this determinant that appropriate strategies and remedial approaches towards limiting and eradicating prevalence of disparities in physical activity and health were proffered
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    EFFECTS OF THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE PROGRAM ON THE SELF-CONCEPT AND SELF-ESTEEM OF CONVICTED INMATES IN CORRECTIONAL CENTRES IN NIGERIA
    (2020) Prof. Ibrahim Laro ABUBAKAR
    Correctional educational therapeutic exercise program for health and positive emotional development has become an interesting area in the field of sports and exercise science. Studies confirmed that exercise has proven to be effective in improving and maintaining efficiency of the body physiological and psychological status. However, it is not certain whether Human Kinetics exercise program has the acclaimed potency among individuals who are in correctional centres as a result of convictions and what they stand to gain from it as they transit back to the society hence, this study investigated the interrelationships among incarcerated people with depressed mind and therapeutics exercises. Simple random sampling techniques was used for the selection of correctional centres. Participant were purposely selected based on their inclusion criterial, such as fitness level, willingness, readiness, voluntarism, and educational status. Seventy-four (74) out of one hundred and six (106) convicted inmates who volunteered to partake in his study and were randomly assigned into control and experimental groups. Therapeutic exercise program was therefore found to be a significant correctional education tool for self-concept and self-esteem of inmates in correctional centres. It is therefore recommended that the Government and the Correctional Centres Authorities at all levels should collaborate with expert in the field of sports and exercise science to design appropriate Exercise Program and put in place facilities that would boost self-concept and self-esteem status of prison inmates, so that upon completion of convicted term the integration and re-entry back into the society would be smother and highly integrating for a long term success and avenue for positive contributions.
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    THE CRITICAL ROLE OF SPORTS FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT IN OPTIMIZING ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE: A SPORTS PSYCHOLOGIST'S PERSPECTIVE
    (KWASU International Journal of Education (KIJE), 2024) Semiu ALASINRIN; Prof. Ibrahim Laro ABUBAKAR; Tajudeen Olaoluwa ADELEYE
    This study explores the critical role of sports facilities and equipment in optimizing athletic performance from a sports psychologist's perspective. Drawing from a review of relevant literature, the paper examines key themes, including an overview of sports psychology, the impact of sports facilities on athlete performance, and the role of equipment in enhancing athletic outcomes. Additionally, it delves into psychological factors influencing sports performance and the interplay between sports psychology, facilities, and equipment. The paper highlights the importance of quality sports facilities and equipment in injury prevention and athlete development. It concludes that the synergy between advanced facilities, proper equipment, and psychological considerations is essential for maximizing athletic potential. Recommendations for future research include investigating the role of sports culture and social support in athlete performance, as well as the impact of sleep quality and quantity on physical abilities, recovery, and overall performance