Sprints with changes of direction (COD) have been traditionally associated performance in team sports. Jumping tests used as predictors COD; however, there are not too many studies analyzing how dominance affects the best turn. The purpose this study was to explore relationship between pertaining jumps (1 and 2 legs) COD (right left turns). Forty-two male students were selected at Faculty Physical Education (age: 20.1 ± 3.7 years; weight: 73.4 8.4 kg; body mass index: 23.1 2.6 kg·m(-2); fat...

Paddle-tennis is a racket sport practised by 4.5 million people around the world and it increasing each year. The aim of this study was to analyse physical responses, i.e., partial total distances covered, physiological mean heart rate (HR), rating perceived exertion (RPE) lactate, during competition. Sixty sets were analysed on twenty-four male paddle-tennis players. Differences in variables evaluated using one way ANOVA. High level players (C1) covered lower distance than middle (C2) (C3)...

Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in anthropometric measurements using an aerobic and Pilates exercise program which lasted 24 weeks. Method: This a clinical intervention 303 women over age 60 living Novi Sad, Serbia. Changes body mass index skinfold thickness were estimated through height, weight, measurements. comprised exercises for upper- lower-body strength, agility, capacity. Results: Fat (FM) improved significantly (pre-test, 32.89%, 8.65; post-test,...

Cárdenas-Fernández, V, Chinchilla-Minguet, JL, and Castillo-Rodríguez, A. Somatotype body composition in young soccer players according to the playing position sport success. J Strength Cond Res 33(7): 1904-1911, 2019-Soccer undergo an evolution their throughout growth passage through different base stages, that is, childhood, puberty, adolescence. The aim of this study was analyze morphology U14, U16, U19 players, taking into account addition, success endorsed regularity participation...

Self-concept influences identity and the way that people behave, it fluctuates over time. The main purpose of this study was to analyze fluctuations in dimensions self-concept as a function gender, educational level, grade, age, physical activity, weight. In total, 712 Spanish adolescents who were 5th 8th grades (354 boys 358 girls) 10 14 years old (M = 11.9; SD 1.3) participated study. Self-Concept Questionnaire, Form 5 used several (academic, social, emotional, family, physical), using...

Non-starters soccer players have a great role within the team, being indispensable to reduce fatigue, as well maintain and increase team's performance during match.This study aimed analyze physical of starter non-starters competitive matches.Twenty-two participated in this study, divided into two groups according match (starters or non-starters). WIMU Global Positioning System devices were used order record metrics. Independent samples t-test one-way ANOVA tests performed compare starters...

Canoeing is one of the sport disciplines that brings great success to Spain in international competitions and Olympic Games (of 17 medals won Rio 2016, four were this sport, including three gold). However, journey become an elite athlete coincides time with challenge pursuing academic education, which often involves making difficult choices training-university dichotomy. The aim research was ascertain how Spanish under-23 calm water canoeing team perceives their athletic careers. present...

Objective Systemic elevations in pro-inflammatory cytokines are a marker of non-functional over reaching, and betaine has been shown to reduce the secretion vitro. The aim this study was investigate effects supplementation on tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interleukins-1 beta (IL-1β), − 6 (IL-6) complete blood cell (CBC) count professional youth soccer players during competitive season.Methods Twenty-nine (age, 15.5 ± 0.3 years) were randomly divided into two groups based playing...

Soccer is a popular team sport and highly demanding activity that requires high effort long-term training plans. The goals of this study were to compare the accelerations, decelerations metabolic power between official friendly full matches, first second halves both matches. Twelve professional soccer players (age, 28.6 ± 2.7 years; height, 182.1 8.6 cm; body mass, 75.3 8.2 kg; BMI, 22.6 0.7 kg/m2) participated in study. A total 33 10 matches analyzed from Iranian Premier League. All...

Objective Various nutritional strategies are adopted for athletes to maintain and improve performance during the competition season. Betaine may enhance a competitive season by increasing testosterone cortisol ratio reducing systemic inflammation. The aim of this study was investigate effect betaine supplementation on bio-motor abilities in young professional soccer players.Methods Twenty-nine players (age, 15.5±0.3 years) were matched position randomly assigned one two groups 14 weeks: (BG,...

The aims of this study were to (i) analyze the physical and physiological responses four matches competition (ii) investigate relationships among three different pitch dimensions small-sided game (SSG) on youth soccer players. Fifteen male U19 players (age 17.3 ± 0.5 years, height 175.7 5.6 cm, weight 68.5 8.6 kg, playing experience 7.8 1.4 years) randomly assigned play areas: small (50 m2), medium (SSG-m, 150 m2) large (SSG-l, 250 area per player including goalkeeper. During 4-week...

The aim of this study was to explore the variations (pre-post) (i) Anthropometric measures: weight, body mass index, lean and muscle mass, (ii) Physical fitness: countermovement jump (CMJ) VO2max, (iii) heart rate variability (HRV) (recumbent sitting): mean RR, RMSSD, NN50 %, (iv) Psychomotor Vigilance Task, v) SART: ACC Go, NoGo reaction times in semi-professional women soccer players from second division Spanish League. analysis indicated that improved after observation period (p = .05, d...

ENWEndNote BIBJabRef, Mendeley RISPapers, Reference Manager, RefWorks, Zotero AMA Guerrero-Calderón B, Alfonso Morcillo J, Chena M, Castillo-Rodríguez A. Comparison of training and match load between metabolic running speed metrics professional Spanish soccer players by playing position. Biology Sport. 2022;39(4):933-941. doi:10.5114/biolsport.2022.110884. APA Guerrero-Calderón, B., Morcillo, J., Chena, M., & Castillo-Rodríguez, (2022). Sport, 39(4), 933-941....

The objectives of the present study were firstly to evaluate precompetitive anxiety and self-confidence (SC) in padel players according their playing level; secondly, factors that influence levels SC. One hundred players, all whom federated men (age: M = 27.6, SD 7.5 years; weight: 73.4, 9.8 kg; height: 175.6, cm) participated research. CSAI-2 (Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2) questionnaire was used a one-way ANOVA two- three-ways MANOVA conducted. results show from better category had...

The aim of this study was to analyze the level satisfaction in three municipal sports centers city Malaga and learn characteristics users older than 40 years age these centers. A total 303 persons (123 men 180 women) from participated (M = 58.14, SD 7.16 years). Evaluation Perceived Quality Sports Services test (CECASDEP) used, results demonstrated that different dimensions studied—sports center, activity space, locker rooms, program activities, trainer—were very positively correlated....

The period of adolescence stands out as a critical and decisive phase, first because it leaves its mark on personality development, which is affected by psychosocial factors, secondly, the healthy lifestyle habits acquired during this stage form foundation for adulthood. objective present study was, firstly to evaluate levels participation in physical activities (PA) self-concept transition from high-school university, secondly find relationships between these psycho-physical variables. Four...

Background: Decision-making in soccer has repercussions and depends on the environment of training or competition. The demands players can reveal if decision-making is similar different from that required during Objectives: aim this study was to assess physical physiological responses matches (TM) official competition (CM) according playing position (external defenders, internal midfielders, forwards/extremes). Methods: Twenty semi-professional male 10 CM (n = 40) TM were studied using...

Soccer referees (SRs) encounter stressful situations during competitions and sometimes even outside them, which may affect their decision making. Therefore, it is important that they possess or acquire optimal levels of self-efficacy, since related to less stress competition, also guaranteeing sports performance prevent abandonment. The objectives this study were characterize the profile, in terms SRs depending on category, age, experience determine relationship these factors SR...

The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationships between physical fitness and performance in competition decision-making (successes errors). A sample 22 male national-level soccer referees (weight: 72.7 kg; height: 178.0 cm; age: 23.4 years) participated study. Physical assessed through 6 series 40 m (velocity) Yo-yo (aerobic) test annual exam by Soccer Committee, performed total distance covered (Experiment 1), registered a simulated Video Assistant Referee system (VAR) with...

Physical activity (PA) can bring incalculable benefits to people throughout the aging process. The objective of this study was determine relationships between leg and arm strength, body composition balance elderly people. Twenty-one (9 men 12 women) over 60 years age voluntarily participated in study. Bioimpedance tests were carried out obtain mass data, manual dynamometer lower limbs test conducted strength values, stork stand assess static balance. As a result, medium-high correlation...

Introduction: adolescence is characterized by being a decisive phase that consolidates both the personality development (attending to various psychosocial factors influence), and achievement of habits will be established in adulthood. Objectives: relate adherence Mediterranean diet (MD) adolescents with self-concept dimensions. Methods: cross-sectional observational study MD level through MEDAS-14 test perception academic, social, emotional, family physical dimensions self-concept, evaluated...

Sports success can be determined by technical level, physical condition, but also with behaviour and decision-making in competition. The main aim of this study was to compare the different physiological responses professional male paddle-tennis players as a function game result. Sixty sets twenty-four were analysed Spanish National Championships. Heart rate (HR), lactate concentrations, rating perceived exertion (RPE), covered distance speed sprints measured. Comparative tests performed...

Stress control as well other psychological characteristics influence sports performance (SP) and could be relevant according to the playing position in team sports, such futsal where players have different specific functions within team. The aim of this study was analyze profile related SP top-level young players, offensive or defensive role. A total one hundred sixty-seven promises participated (84 U16 83 U19) been chosen play Championship Spain Selections. Psychological Characteristics for...

Abstract The aims of this study were to analyse the physical responses professional soccer players during training considering contextual factors match location, season period, and quality opposition; establish prediction models sessions. Training data was obtained from 30 Spanish La Liga using global positioning technology (N=1365 performances). A decreased workload showed weeks prior home matches, showing large effects in power events, equivalent distance, total walk distance low-speed...