The Latest Development of Sports Insurance and Sports Insurance Development Path in China
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2018
Pages:
49-54
Received:
13 November 2018
Accepted:
10 December 2018
Published:
4 January 2019
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijsspe.20180304.11
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Abstract: The concept of sports insurance first appeared in the early 20th century and since then it has made great progress in the developed countries. China, the largest developing country, is at an initial stage of its development. This paper summaries key characteristics of the latest development of sports insurance products in developed countries and then introduces different types of sports insurances in China and their respective issues. Finally, some suggestions from two major dimensions of sports insurance which are: demand and supply, are provided in order to break the development bottlenecks of sports insurance system in China and also provides reference for other countries whose sports insurance development is in the same stage as China.
Abstract: The concept of sports insurance first appeared in the early 20th century and since then it has made great progress in the developed countries. China, the largest developing country, is at an initial stage of its development. This paper summaries key characteristics of the latest development of sports insurance products in developed countries and th...
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Comparative Study of Individuals with and Without Multiple Sclerosis: Overall Profile of Quality of Life, Exercise, Health Behaviors
Anastasia Karageorgou,
Dimitrios Kokaridas,
Yiannis Theodorakis,
Sergios Mousiolis,
Asterios Patsiaouras,
Marios Goudas
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2018
Pages:
55-61
Received:
16 November 2018
Accepted:
8 December 2018
Published:
16 January 2019
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijsspe.20180304.12
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Abstract: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients differ with healthy populations in quality of life parameters, physical activity participation and health behaviors. However, no research has been conducted yet comparing such differences, outlining an overall profile. The purpose of this study was to examine and compare the profile of Greek MS patients with healthy individuals, as regards to the quality of life, physical activity involvement, adoption of health behaviors, and levels of depression and anxiety. The sample consisted of 26 MS patients and 90 healthy individuals overall 116 participants. Instruments used included the GLTE Questionnaire, habitual physical activity questionnaire, the SF 36, the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, the Baecke and the Nutritional Behaviors questionnaire. T-test for independent variables was used to locate differences between individuals with or without MS and according to gender. Significance level was set at p <.05. The results showed MS patients as choosing light physical activity (PA) levels compared to healthy participants choosing moderate levels of PA. Healthy individuals also achieved higher scores in leisure time, sport and total physical activity index, exhibiting lower levels of anxiety and depression and better perceived quality of life compared to patients with MS. The profile of MS patients was associated with light PA, lower perceived quality of life, higher anxiety and depression as compared to healthy individuals. Future suggestions were made to examine application of exercise programs and their effect on psychological parameters of individuals with and without MS.
Abstract: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients differ with healthy populations in quality of life parameters, physical activity participation and health behaviors. However, no research has been conducted yet comparing such differences, outlining an overall profile. The purpose of this study was to examine and compare the profile of Greek MS patients with healthy...
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