Acoustics in School Sport Halls and Its Implications for Physical Education/Akustika u školskim dvoranama i njezine implikacije na nastavu tjelesnoga odgoja

Jurak, Gregor; Kovač, Marjeta; Starc, Gregor; Leskošek, Bojan

doi:10.15516/cje.v17i0.1298

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“…A higher risk of developing hearing disorders in PETs is also associated with several factors ( 23 , 47 , 51 ), including working in spaces with high reverberation, exposure to loud activities, dust and concurrent teaching, all of which are common in PE ( 16 , 52 ). Noise exposure, particularly in indoor swimming pools and triple gyms, often exceeds acceptable levels for acoustic comfort, reaching around 80 dB(A) ( 53 ).…”

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Occupational health disorders among physical education teachers compared to classroom and subject specialist teachers

Markelj,

Kovač,

Leskošek

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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During the course of their work, teachers may be subjected to conditions that cause different health problems. This study examines occupational health disorders in a representative sample of 858 teachers (528 female; age 44.0 ± 9.67 years) divided into three groups of teachers with specific occupational requirements: specialist physical education teachers (specialist PETs), classroom teachers, and specialist teachers. The number of health disorders in the last 12 months was recorded using the Chronic Health Disorders Questionnaire. The differences between the different types of teachers, controlled for sex and age, were analyzed using binary logistic regression. The results showed that 89% of teachers experienced colds as the most frequently reported health problem, followed by 58% for lower back problems, 57% for headaches, 51% for hoarseness, and 43% for neck problems. A binary logistic regression showed that specialist PETs were the group with the highest health risk. They were about twice as likely to have musculoskeletal or hearing disorders than the other two groups of teachers. They were also significantly more likely to suffer from hoarseness. Understanding these different health challenges is critical to developing targeted interventions and robust support systems. These interventions should include initiatives aimed at raising awareness of health risk factors, implementing injury interventions and vocal cord hygiene programs, making ergonomic adjustments, and promoting awareness of self-care (both mental and physical). Given that the teaching profession is currently struggling with an aging workforce and a shortage of teachers, addressing these challenges is critical to the continued well-being of the teaching professionals.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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Occupational health disorders among physical education teachers compared to classroom and subject specialist teachers

Markelj,

Kovač,

Leskošek

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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“…Various studies have addressed these issues through in situ analysis [2,3] and simulations [3,4,5], focusing on parameters such as reverberation time and speech intelligibility through STI and musical and vocal clarity. The acoustic quality in these environments has direct implications for the learning outcomes in subjects like Physical Education [6].…”

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Virtual Acoustic Characterization of a Multipurpose Sports Facility: A Case Study of the Coliseum at “Unidad Educativa Municipal Sebastián de Benalcázar”, Quito, Ecuador

Jácome,

Simbaña,

Cadena

2024

J. Phys.: Conf. Ser.

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This study presents a virtual acoustic characterization of a multipurpose sports facility, focusing on a case study of the coliseum at “Unidad Educativa Municipal Sebastián de Benalcázar” in Quito, Ecuador. Utilizing a non-intrusive, simulation-based approach, an initial detailed survey of the coliseum’s interior was conducted. AutoCAD and SketchUp software were utilized to generate a three-dimensional (3D) model based on the acquired data. This model was then exported to ODEON software for acoustic simulation. Important acoustic parameters, including reverberation duration, clarity, STI (Speech Transmission Index), and RASTI (Rapid Speech Transmission Index), were obtained from the simulation. These parameters were instrumental in characterizing the sports facility’s acoustic quality and comparing it with established reference values. Special emphasis was given to the initial parameters of reverberation time and STI, crucial for assessing the acoustic quality of the space. This virtual characterization provides significant insights into the acoustical properties of the coliseum, highlighting its potential and limitations as a multifunctional sports venue. The present study makes a significant contribution to the field of virtual acoustic assessments by providing a comprehensive framework for future improvements in the acoustic design and sound quality of similar environments. The study specifically addresses the distinct geographical and architectural context of Quito, Ecuador.

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Acoustics in School Sport Halls and Its Implications for Physical Education/Akustika u školskim dvoranama i njezine implikacije na nastavu tjelesnoga odgoja

Cited by 2 publications

References 40 publications

Occupational health disorders among physical education teachers compared to classroom and subject specialist teachers

Occupational health disorders among physical education teachers compared to classroom and subject specialist teachers

Virtual Acoustic Characterization of a Multipurpose Sports Facility: A Case Study of the Coliseum at “Unidad Educativa Municipal Sebastián de Benalcázar”, Quito, Ecuador

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