Biljana Popeska | Univerzitet Goce Delcev (original) (raw)
PhD in kinesiology and pedagogy. Interested in physical education, physical activity and motivation for physical activity at all ages, motor development in children, physical activity in leisure time, holistic approach in children development, sport pedagogy.
Address: Stip, Štip, Macedonia
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CHALLENGES OF TOURISM AND BUSINESS LOGISTICS IN THE 21ST CENTURY »ISCTBL 2020, 2020
International journal of environmental research and public health, May 31, 2018
The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of Brain Break activities on interest and mo... more The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of Brain Break activities on interest and motivation for physical activity among schoolchildren and the contribution of such activities on learning for health and holistic development. The study sample was comprised of 283 participants, primary school students from 3rd to 5th grades from two public schools in the Republic of Macedonia. Six experimental and six control groups were included in the study. Interventions in classroom settings-based Brain Break video exercises were introduced in the experimental group during a period of three months. Students' attitudes toward physical activity were tested using a self-report survey instrument entitled "Attitudes toward Physical Activity Scale (APAS)" before and after intervention. Applied factor analyses were completed and the results of these analysis support APAS validity and the successful use of this application in the measurement of the learning experience, self-awar...
Implementation of sport in university curricula is an important issue considering its importance ... more Implementation of sport in university curricula is an important issue considering its importance in creating a fully developed personality and its impact on participation in sport and physical activity during the entire life. Therefore, At Goce Delcev " University-Stip, Macedonia, sport is implemented as obligatory university course, realized in the first academic year at all faculties within the University. Considering the fact that course Sport and recreation is realized as unified curricula at all Faculties, we were interested in possible differences in students preferences toward sport activities and realization of sport and recreation course based on a selected faculty of study – humanities, technical sciences, natural sciences and arts. The research was realized on a sample of 670 respondents, full time students in the first academic year at thirteen faculties at " Goce Delcev " University. Students' opinions for Sport and recreation were determined using a closed form of questionnaire. Obtained results were processed using basic descriptive statistics parameters and comparative statistics (Chi-square test). The obtained results suggest on differences related to selection of current and preferred activities, number of weekly classes for sport, theoretic lectures. Obtained results suggest the directions and possibilities for future interventions in current course and its design according to the students' interests and needs..
CHALLENGES OF TOURISM AND BUSINESS LOGISTICS IN THE 21ST CENTURY »ISCTBL 2020, 2020
International journal of environmental research and public health, May 31, 2018
The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of Brain Break activities on interest and mo... more The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of Brain Break activities on interest and motivation for physical activity among schoolchildren and the contribution of such activities on learning for health and holistic development. The study sample was comprised of 283 participants, primary school students from 3rd to 5th grades from two public schools in the Republic of Macedonia. Six experimental and six control groups were included in the study. Interventions in classroom settings-based Brain Break video exercises were introduced in the experimental group during a period of three months. Students' attitudes toward physical activity were tested using a self-report survey instrument entitled "Attitudes toward Physical Activity Scale (APAS)" before and after intervention. Applied factor analyses were completed and the results of these analysis support APAS validity and the successful use of this application in the measurement of the learning experience, self-awar...
Implementation of sport in university curricula is an important issue considering its importance ... more Implementation of sport in university curricula is an important issue considering its importance in creating a fully developed personality and its impact on participation in sport and physical activity during the entire life. Therefore, At Goce Delcev " University-Stip, Macedonia, sport is implemented as obligatory university course, realized in the first academic year at all faculties within the University. Considering the fact that course Sport and recreation is realized as unified curricula at all Faculties, we were interested in possible differences in students preferences toward sport activities and realization of sport and recreation course based on a selected faculty of study – humanities, technical sciences, natural sciences and arts. The research was realized on a sample of 670 respondents, full time students in the first academic year at thirteen faculties at " Goce Delcev " University. Students' opinions for Sport and recreation were determined using a closed form of questionnaire. Obtained results were processed using basic descriptive statistics parameters and comparative statistics (Chi-square test). The obtained results suggest on differences related to selection of current and preferred activities, number of weekly classes for sport, theoretic lectures. Obtained results suggest the directions and possibilities for future interventions in current course and its design according to the students' interests and needs..