American Journal of Sports Science

Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2016

  • Assessing Towards the Perception of Physical Activities of People in Prevention of Non-communicable Diseases in the Case of Debre Berhan and Showa Robit Towns

    Arefayne Mesfen, Abiot Kassaw, Belay Lema, Birhanu Anjte

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2016
    Pages: 61-68
    Received: Nov. 11, 2015
    Accepted: Nov. 25, 2015
    Published: Jun. 07, 2016
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    Abstract: This study atte mpted to assess the habits and awareness of people towards physical exercise, its challenges and opportunities in the process of preventing selected NCDs. To conduct this, the researchers delimited to Debre Berhan and Showa Robit towns in different respective population groups and offices. The total sample sizes were 3200 and a mini... Show More
  • Sports Facility Safety Plans: A Framework for Evaluation of Evacuation Times

    Massimo de Falco, Donato Di Stasi, Carmine Novellino

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2016
    Pages: 69-76
    Received: May 22, 2016
    Accepted: May 31, 2016
    Published: Jun. 18, 2016
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    Abstract: The objective of the work is to propose a model that can analyse the conformity of a stadium, sports field or other sports facility to Italian safety norms. The model serves in particular to analyse the adequacy of the facility ‘safety plan’ in terms of its definition of the stages, procedures and times for evacuation of the facility. The model is ... Show More