Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of social appearance anxiety on womens’ psychological well-being. Methods: In this study, a relational screening model was used as one of the quantitative research methods. The study group was selected by convenience sampling method, which is one of the non-random sampling methods. The universe of this research consists of women who do pilates, while the sample consists of a total of 382 women who participated in the pilates exercise program in Istanbul, Izmir, Muğla, Hatay and Malatya provinces of Turkey. Participants with less than 1 year of sports experience were not included in this study. The study was based on voluntary participation. As data collection tools, social appearance anxiety and psychological well-being scale were used. A questionnaire was applied to the pilates participants participating in the research through electronic communication tools. Data obtained from participants were analyzed using SPSS and Amos 20.0. In the research, descriptive statistics, correlation, confirmatory factor analysis, and hierarchical regression analysis were performed. Results: According to the research findings, it was determined that there is a significant and negative relationship between social appearance anxiety and psychological well-being (r = -.250; p < 0.01). In addition, it has been found that social appearance anxiety has a significant and negative effect on psychological well-being (β= -.253; p<0.001). Conclusion: As a result of this study, it was determined that Pilates exercises reduce social appearance anxiety and increase psychological well-being. It can be said that when women who do regular pilates exercises develop a positive physical image, they are more at peace with themselves and increase their psychological well-being. Keywords: Pilates, women, social appearance anxiety, psychological well-being, regular activities

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The purpose of this study was to assess the reaction times of individuals with Down syndrome, aged 12-15 participated in table tennis exercise for 12 weeks. Twenty children with Down syndrome participated in the project "Every child succeeds if you give a chance" that the governor of Malatya started to work. Ten children with down syndrome voluntarily participated in the exercise group. Ten children with Down's syndrome were included different study and were evaluated as a control group. Children in exercise group and control group participated in the study were regularly trained 90 minutes three days a week by expert table tennis coaches. In the training sessions, ball throwing with racket, ball throwing on a wall, backhand exercise, forehand exercise, ball throwing with racket and control exercise, service exercise to specific area were done. Children in control group participated the programme that include ball throwing on a wall, hit to ball with foot, hitting the ball with the cuff, jogging, running. In order to find out whether the reaction time has improved, all individuals were subjected to a reaction test before and after at the end of 12 weeks. As a result of this study, it was determined that the reaction times of children with Down's syndrome participating in table tennis study were better than children with Down's syndrome who were control group.

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Background: Aim: This study aimed to determine the attitudes of pre-service teachers who study at Inonu University, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Department of Exercise and Sports Education for the Disabilities, towards mentally disabled children. Methods: “The Attitudes of Physical Education and Sports Teacher Candidates Towards Mentally Handicapped Children” scale was used to collect the research data. The universe of the study consists of 200 students studying at the sports science faculty of Inonu University, in the department of exercise and sports education for the disabilities. The sample of the study consists of 136 students randomly selected from the given universe. Results: According to the findings of the study, no statistically significant difference was found between the attitudes of physical education teachers according to the gender, age, class variable, and the status of having a disabled person attitudes towards mentally disabled children. Conclusions: Keywords: Exercise, attitude, individuals with mental disability.