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Vol 26 issue 10 October 2026

Art # 172 pp. 1682–1688

Effect of a novel exercise therapy on the postoperative function and quality of life in a patient with breast cancer: A case study

ALICIA MUÑOZ-GUILLÉN1, DANIEL ROJANO-ORTEGA2*, FRANCISCO J. BERRAL-DE LA ROSA3
1Alcalá Wellness, SPAIN
2,3Department of Informatics and Sports, University Pablo de Olavide, SPAIN
Published online: October 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: October 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.10172

Art # 173 pp. 1689–1697

Age-related differences and normative values in motor performance of youth ice hockey goaltenders

RADEK VOBR1, MICHAL KOLANDA2, DAVID MARKO3
1,2,3Department of Sports Studies, Faculty of Education, University of South Bohemia, CZECH REPUBLIC
Published online: October 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: October 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.10173

Art # 174 pp. 1698–1707

The roles, functions, and types of quantified health-related feedback information on smart device

SEUNG-JAE OH1, YOUNGJIK LEE2 & JAE-PIL HA3*
1,3Department of Physical Education, Gyeongsang National University, SOUTH KOREA
2Department of Sports Industry, Korea National University of Transportation, SOUTH KOREA
Published online: October 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: October 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.10174

Art # 175 pp. 1708–1715

Cross-sectional relationships between motor coordination and change-of-direction and jumping performance in primary schoolchildren

JOSÉ MANUEL CENIZO BENJUMEA1, JAVIER GÁLVEZ GONZÁLEZ2, BRAIAN FINK3, JORGE RAMÍREZ LECHUGA4*, SERGIO MORILLA PINEDA5
1,2,4,5Department of Sports and Computer Science, Faculty of Sports, Pablo de Olavide University, SPAIN
3Physical Performance & Sport Research Center, Pablo de Olavide University, SPAIN
Published online: October 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: October 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.10175

Art # 176 pp. 1716–1722

Unlocking explosive potential: long-term effects of a 10-week tennis intervention on jump performance

KORKMAZ YİGİTER
Department of Recreation, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Yalova University, Yalova, TURKEY
Published online: October 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: October 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.10176

Art # 177 pp. 1723–1730

Evaluating aquatic competence in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disabilities (ID): A comparative analysis of the WOTA, HAAR, and A-SEAS Scales

CHRISTINA TSOLAKI1, DIMITRIOS KOKARIDAS2, CHARALAMPOS KROMMIDAS3, MARIOS GOUDAS4
1,2,3,4Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly, Trikala, GREECE
Published online: October 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: October 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.10177

Art # 178 pp. 1731–1740

Impact of progressive hypoxic exposure, with or without exercise, on muscle and peripheral oxygen saturation in athletes

MEILING ZHENG1, APIWAN MANIMMANAKORN2*, QINSHAN HUANG3, WEERAPON SANGARTIT4, NUTTASET MANIMMANAKORN5, GUANG YANG6, BENJAMAS PRATHANEE7, MICHAEL JOHN HAMLIN8
1Exercise and Sport Sciences Program, Multidisciplinary Program, Graduate School, Khon Kaen University, THAILAND
1,2,3Tianfu School of Tsinghua University High School, CHINA
2,4Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, THAILAND
3College of Sports and Arts, JiangXi University of Science and Technology, CHINA
5Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, THAILAND
6Henan Kaifeng College of Science Technology and Communication, School of Physical Education, CHINA
7Mekong Health Science Research Institute, Department Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, THAILAND
8Department of Tourism, Sport and Society, Lincoln University, NEW ZEALAND
Published online: October 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: October 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.10178

Art # 179 pp. 1741–1753

Hypoxic training is superior to protein supplementation during resistance exercise in team-sport athletes

MEILING ZHENG1, APIWAN MANIMMANAKORN2*, QINSHAN HUANG3, NUTTASET MANIMMANAKORN4, GUANG YANG5, BENJAMAS PRATHANEE6, MONCHAI DUANGJINDA7, MICHAEL JOHN HAMLIN8
1,2,3Exercise and Sport Sciences Program, Multidisciplinary Program, Graduate School, Khon Kaen University, THAILAND
1,2Tianfu School of Tsinghua University High School, CHINA
2,3Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, THAILAND
3,4College of Sports and Arts, JiangXi University of Science and Technology, CHINA
4Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, THAILAND
5Henan Kaifeng College of Science Technology and Communication, School of Physical Education, CHINA
6Mekong Health Science Research Institute, Department Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, THAILAND
7Department of Animal Science & Network Center for Animal Breeding and Omics Research, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, THAILAND
8Department of Tourism, Sport and Society, Lincoln University, NEW ZEALAND
Published online: October 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: October 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.10179

Art # 180 pp. 1754–1761

Age-related differences in anthropometric characteristics and performance of youth soccer players: A comparison between U14 and U16 athletes

EVANGELIA PANAGIOTIDI1, ATHANASIOS POULIOS2, LAMBROS TSIOKANOS3, STERGIOS N. KOMSIS4, ELISAVET KALATHA5, PAPPAS AGGELOS6, VASILIOS GERODIMOS7, ATHANASIOS JAMURTAS8, ATHANASIOS TSIOKANOS9
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9University of Thessaly, School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Karies, Trikala, GREECE
Published online: October 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: October 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.10180

Art # 181 pp. 1762–1772

Roles and challenges of club activity instructors in community-based extracurricular sports development: An interview study of teacher advisors and instructors

AKIRA NAKAI*
Faculty of Health Informatics, Osaka Electro-Communication University, Osaka, JAPAN
Published online: October 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: October 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.10181

Art # 182 pp. 1773–1780

Strength-training practices across seasonal phases: A cross-sectional survey of Spanish team-sport coaches

DAVID I. NOUR-FRÍAS1, EDUARDO JOSÉ FERNÁNDEZ-OZCORTA2, RAFAEL RAMOS-VÉLIZ3*
1Movistar Estudiantes, Madrid, SPAIN
1CD Ilunion, Madrid, SPAIN
2Department of Integrated Didactics, Universidad de Huelva, Huelva, SPAIN
3Faculty of Humanities, Education and Sport, University CEU Fernando III, CEU Universities, Bormujos, Sevilla, SPAIN
3Centro de Estudios Universitarios Cardenal Spínola CEU, Área Departamental de Actividad Física y Deporte, Bormujos, Sevilla, SPAIN
Published online: October 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: October 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.10182

Art # 183 pp. 1781–1791

Goal-scoring patterns in ice hockey: A comparative analysis of the NHL and the Finnish Liiga Playoffs

SAMI LUIMULA
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, FINLAND
Published online: October 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: October 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.10183

Art # 184 pp. 1792–1802

Enhancing children’s motor creativity: A methodological pilot study

PATRIZIA SCIBINETTI1, ROBERTA DE PERO2*, LUNA ZIPPILLI3, LUCA MALLIA4
1,2,3,4Department of Human Movement and Sport Science, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, ITALY
Published online: October 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: October 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.10184

Art # 185 pp. 1803–1812

Linear speed and spatial dynamics as key determinants of goal creation in elite women’s soccer

VASILIS ARMATAS1*, ATHANASIOS SOUGLIS2, SHAYNE VIAL3, MARK SCANLAN4, SPYRIDON PLAKIAS5
1,2School of Physical Education & Sport Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, GREECE
3,4School of Medical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University, AUSTRALIA
5Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly, GREECE
Published online: October 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: October 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.10185

Art # 186 pp. 1813–1822

Effects of Cowpea Purée Supplementation and strength training on amino acid kinetics in young adults: A Pilot Study

ETHEL MACHERGIANY1, LUÍS AZEVEDO2, MARIA PAULA MOTA3, ANA BARROS4, JORGE SOARES5
1Department of Sports, Exercise and Health of University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, PORTUGAL
2Department of Sports, Exercise and Health of University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, PORTUGAL
3Department of Sports, Exercise and Health of University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, PORTUGAL
4Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), PORTUGAL
5Department of Sports, Exercise and Health of University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, PORTUGAL
Published online: October 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: October 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.10186

Art # 187 pp. 1823–1834

Acute effects of taurine supplementation on visuomotor reaction time in physically active young adults

PEDRO PINHEIRO PAES1, RUBEM CORDEIRO FEITOSA2, DENIS ALMEIDA VITAL3, MARLENE SALVINA FERNANDES DA COSTA4, JEAN HENRIQUE DERMARCO MARCOLINO DA SILVA5, SUELLEN KAROLLYNNE SOARES SILVA6, BEATRIZ CAVALCANTI DOS SANTOS7, WLALDEMIR ROBERTO DOS SANTOS8, FREDERICO CAMAROTTI JÚNIOR9
1,2,3,5,6,7Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, BRAZIL
4,8School of Physical Education, University of Pernambuco, Recife, BRAZIL
9Department of Physical Education, Brazilian University Center, Recife, BRAZIL
Published online: October 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: October 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.10187

Art # 188 pp. 1835–1842

Affordable open-source system for measuring sprint-test times

JOÃO VITOR DA SILVA1, LUÍS EDUARDO OLIVEIRA DE MORAIS2, CARLOS EDUARDO GONÇALVES SANTOS3, GISELA ARSA4, JÚLIO CERCA SERRÃO5, BRUNO MEZÊNCIO6, JACIELLE CAROLINA FERREIRA7
1,3,4,7Research Center for Physical Education and Health, Federal University of Mato Grosso, BRAZIL
2School of Engineering, Federal University of Mato Grosso, BRAZIL
5,6School of Physical Education and Sport, University of São Paulo, BRAZIL
Published online: October 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: October 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.10188

Art # 189 pp. 1843–1857

Understanding students’ intentions to continue football training: a dual-model perspective integrating the stimulus–organism–response and health belief models

CHAWIT SRIPANA1, THI ANH THU LE2, LEI ZHANG3, AN KHUONG NGUYEN4
1,3China Football College, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, CHINA
2School of Management, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, CHINA
4Faculty of Business Administration, FPT University, Can Tho, VIET NAM
Published online: October 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: October 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.10189

Vol 26 issue 9 September 2026

Art # 157 pp. 1548–1555

Sex differences in the temporal dynamics of professional Beach Tennis matches

André de Assis Lauria1, Rafael Martínez-Gallego2, Bruno Costa Teixeira3, Ingrid Ludimila Bastos LÔbo4, Hiago Leandro RODRIGUES de Souza5, Moacir Marocolo6
1,3,4Department of Human Movement Sciences, Minas Gerais State University, BRAZIL
2Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, University of Valencia, SPAIN
5Postgraduate Program in Biosciences and Human Health, Minas Gerais State University, BRAZIL
6Integrated Laboratory of Physiology and Performance, Department of Biophysics and Physiology, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, BRAZIL
Published online: September 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: September 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.09157

Art # 158 pp. 1556–1562

Vôlei Câmbio(Change Volleyball) and Social Interdependence Among Older Adults: A Case Study at Sesc Portão, Curitiba, Brazil

HERNANI AUGUSTO GUNTOWSKI1, FERNANDO MARQUES FERNANDES DE LEMOS2, ANA PAULA CABRAL BONIN MAOSKI3, GILMAR FRANCISCO AFONSO4
1,3,4Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Technology – Paraná, BRAZIL
2Polytechnic University of Bragança, PORTUGAL
Published online: September 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: September 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.09158

Art # 159 pp. 1563–1572

Intra-workout carbohydrate gel containing beetroot and cajá: effects on cardiorespiratory parameters and perceived effort in cyclists

MARIANA FALASCHI MAZZO1, IARA PENZO BARBOSA2, CARLOS ALBERTO SILVA3, MATHEUS PEREIRA MACEDO4, JEAN LEONARDO ARRAIS5, MARIA CECÍLIA CHAVES6, MARCELI BORGES FIORAVANTE7, FABIANE LA FLOR ZIEGLER SANCHES8
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food, and Nutrition - FACFAN, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande, 79070-900, BRAZIL
Published online: September 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: September 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.09159

Art # 160 pp. 1573–1583

Elucidating the associations among objective smartphone use metrics, physical activity, and sedentary behavior in physically active university students: A cross-sectional study.

PEDRO DÍAZ-VÁSQUEZ1, JOSÉ HENRÍQUEZ-MACHUCA2, PABLO GAJARDO-CÁCERES3, ESTEBAN QUEZADA-CORNEJO4, CARLOS POBLETE-ARO5, JAVIER RUSSELL-GUZMÁN6
1,2,3Pedagogía en Educación Física, Universidad Autónoma de Chile (CHILE)
4Escuela de Enfermería, Universidad Santo Tomás (CHILE)
5Escuela de Ciencias de la Actividad Física, Universidad de las Américas (CHILE)
6Escuela de Kinesiología, Universidad Santo Tomás (CHILE)
6Centro de Investigación en Prevención y Cuidados de la Salud (+SALUD), Universidad Santo Tomás (CHILE)
Published online: September 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: September 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.09160

Art # 161 pp. 1584–1594

Contributory effects of resistance and respiratory muscle training on anaerobic threshold and peak power output in collegiate women athletes

JAY MARK D. SINAG1*, JEE-ANN FAYE Q. BARRY2, ALONZO L. MORTEJO3, JANICE A. GALLARDO4
1,2,3,4College of Education, Physical Education, Bataan Peninsula State University, Bataan, PHILIPPINES
Published online: September 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: September 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.09161

Art # 162 pp. 1595–1601

Comparing Russian artistic swimming practices with a global model for integrated development of mass and high-performance sport

ALEKSANDR MALTSEV1, PETER SMOLIANOV2, TAMARA DOLMATOVA3, EVGENIIA BELOUSOVA4
1Russian University of Sport «GTSOLIFK», RUSSIA
2Salem State University, USA
3Federal Science Center of Physical Culture and Sport (VNIIFK), RUSSIA
4Russian Artistic Swimming Federation, RUSSIA
Published online: September 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: September 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.09162

Art # 163 pp. 1602–1611

Effects of a six-month combined educational and physical activity program on physical fitness, body composition, sleep quality, and quality of life among university ice-hockey players and recreationally active adults

KRISTÝNA POKORNÁ1, ALEŠ PŘÍHODA2, PAVEL BÖHM3*
1,2,3Department of Health Care Disciplines and Population Protection, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Kladno, CZECH REPUBLIC
Published online: September 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: September 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.09163

Art # 164 pp. 1612–1622

Effects of Pilates on breast cancer: A systematic review

LIGIA GUILHERME1*, MIGUEL SAAVEDRA-GARCÍA2, PAULA BATISTA3, JUAN J. FERNÁNDEZ-ROMERO4
1Pilates Studio 22, Vila Nova de Gaia, PORTUGAL
1,2,4Grupo de Investigación en Ciencias del Deporte (INCIDE), Universidad da Coruña, SPAIN
3Faculdade de Desporto, Universidade do Porto, PORTUGAL
Published online: September 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: September 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.09164

Art # 165 pp. 1623–1635

Artificial intelligence in football training: A systematic review

YOUSSEF REZGANI1*, MOHAMED SAMI BOUZID2, RÓBERT JÁRAI3, FEIDA ZHAO4, WEI LU5, BÉKI PIROSKA6, NEHA PIRWANI7, ATTILA SZABO8, ZSOLT NEMETH9
1,6,7Institute of Health Promotion and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Education, ELTE Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, HUNGARY
1,7Doctoral School of Education, Faculty of Psychology and Education, ELTE Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, HUNGARY
2Physical Activity, Sport and Health, Research Unit (UR18JS01), National Observatory of Sport, Tunis, TUNISIA
2Research Unit (LR23JS01) “Sport Performance, Health & Society”, Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar Saïd, University of Manouba, Tunis, TUNISIA
3,8Department of Psychology and Health Management, Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, Széchenyi István University, Győr, HUNGARY
4,5Faculty of Physical Education, Huzhou Normal University, Zhejiang, CHINA
9Department of Sports Theory and Methodology, Institute of Sport Science and Physical Education, Faculty of Sciences, University of Pécs, Pécs, HUNGARY
Published online: September 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: September 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.09165

Art # 166 pp. 1636–1648

Effects of after-school and out-of-school-time interventions on fundamental movement skills in school-aged children: A systematic review and meta-analysis

HUIWEN YE1, YAOZHE HAN2, MANLI YANG3*, KAI MA4
1,3,4School of Physical Education, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing, CHINA
2Linyi County Experimental Primary School, Linyi County, Shandong, CHINA
Published online: September 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: September 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.09166

Art # 167 pp. 1649–1656

Factors associated with long-term exercise adherence among women participating in personal training programs at facilities in Japan: A cross-sectional survey

KEITA KOYAMA1*, TAKUYA MATSUBARA2
1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, JAPAN
1Cooperative Faculty of Education, Gunma University, Maebashi, JAPAN
2Division of Research and Education, Qururu Inc. Tokyo, JAPAN
Published online: September 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: September 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.09167

Art # 168 pp. 1657–1667

First-aid education and motivation for ongoing training among equestrian coaches and instructors in the Czech Republic: A cross-sectional study informed by the theory of planned behavior

PAVEL BÖHM1, DENISA KŘEPELOVÁ2
1,2Department of Health Care Disciplines and Population Protection, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Kladno, CZECH REPUBLIC
2Department of Emergency Medicine, Masaryk Hospital in Ústí nad Labem, Krajská zdravotní, a.s., Ústí nad Labem, CZECH REPUBLIC
Published online: September 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: September 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.09168

Art # 169 pp. 1668–1677

Differences in visual skills between trap and pistol shooters across shooting modality, performance level, and sex

DANIEL MON-LÓPEZ1, GÜLÇIN GÜLER2, JEFFERSON RUEDA ROSALES3, RICARDO BERNARDEZ-VILABOA4, MANUEL SILLERO-QUINTANA5*, JORGE GARCÍA-GONZÁLEZ6
1,5Facultad de Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte (INEF). Sports Department. Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, SPAIN
2Department of Physical Education and Sports, Eskişehir Technical University, Eskişehir, TURKEY
3Departamento de Ciencias Humanas y Sociales, Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas-ESPE
4Department of Optometry and Vision, Faculty of Optics and Optometry, Universidad Complutense de Madrid; 28037 Madrid, SPAIN
6Facultad de Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte (INEF). Department of Social Sciences. Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid, Spain. 28040 Madrid, SPAIN
Published online: September 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: September 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.09169

Art # 170 pp. 1678–1674

Assessing the effectiveness of rehabilitation after total hip arthroplasty in a patient treated through cancer fast-track pathways: A case study

MARIA RADZIEJOWSKA1, MAKSYM YARMULA2, PAWEŁ RADZIEJOWSKI3
1Department of Production Engineering and Safety, Laboratory of Environmental Health, Faculty of Management, Czestochowa University of Technology, Czestochowa, POLAND
2,3Kazimiera Milanowska College of Education and Therapy, Poznan, POLAND
Published online: September 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: September 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.09170

Art # 171 pp. 1675–1681

Sport-specific oxidative stress and post-exercise metabolic responses in elite athletes: a pilot comparative study of boxing, biathlon, and modern pentathlon

LIUDMYLA STANKEVYCH1, YULIIA KHMELNYTSKA2, NATALIIA VDOVENKO3, Hanna Osypenko4, RUSLAN TRON5, VALENTYNA YEFANOVA6, ZOIA SMYRNOVA7, DMYTRO KHURTYK8, TETIANA OLIINYK9, ROMAN BONDAR10
1,2,3,4,5,9,10Department of Medical Biology and Sports Nutrition, National University of Ukraine on Physical Education and Sport, Kyiv, UKRAINE
2,6,7,8Department of Track and Field, Winter and Cycling Sports, National University of Ukraine on Physical Education and Sport, Kyiv, UKRAINE
1,3Laboratory of Ergogenic Factors in Sports, State Research Institute of Physical Culture and Sport, Kyiv, UKRAINE
Published online: September 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: September 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.09171

Vol 26 issue 7 July 2026

Art # 125 pp. 1239–1248

Novice teachers’ visual behaviour to students’ performance in physical education classes: a mobile eye-tracking approach

RODRIGO MENDES1, PAULO NOBRE2, GONÇALO DIAS3
1,2Faculty of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra (PORTUGAL)
1,3Coimbra Education School, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Coimbra (PORTUGAL)
1,3Laboratório RoboCorp, IIA, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Coimbra (PORTUGAL)
1,3Applied Sport Sciences Research Unit (UNICID-ASSERT), Coimbra Education School, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Coimbra (PORTUGAL)
2,3Interdisciplinary Centre for the Study of Human Performance (CIPER), Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon, Cruz Quebrada - Dafundo (PORTUGAL)
2Center for Interdisciplinary Studies (CEIS20), University of Coimbra (GUPOEDE), Coimbra (PORTUGAL)
3Sport Physical Activity and Health Research & Innovation Center (SPRINT), Coimbra (PORTUGAL)
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07125

Art # 126 pp. 1249–1258

Emotion regulation difficulties among young female athletes in implementing strategies to overcome stressful situations

IHOR POPOVYCH1, YULIIA BOKHONKOVA2, VIKTOR PILETSKYI3, IYURIY SERBIN4, OKSANA LOS5, ANATOLII SHULDYK6, OLHA UHRYN7, IHOR HOIAN8
1,5Kherson State University, Kherson, UKRAINE
1Mykola Yarmachenko Institute of Special Pedagogy and Psychology, NAPS of Ukraine, Kyiv, UKRAINE
2,4Volodymyr Dahl East Ukrainian National University, Kyiv, UKRAINE
6Uman National University, Uman, UKRAINE
7Lviv State University of Internal Affairs, Lviv, UKRAINE
3,8Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, UKRAINE
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07126

Art # 127 pp. 1259–1268

Advanced self-organization strategies of junior athletes with different time perspective profiles

ZORIANA KOVALCHUK1, IRYNA BURLAKOVA2, VICTORIA KORNIENKO3, IVAN BATRACHENKO4, TETIANA KONDES5, YULIIA NIKANOROVA6, VIKTORIIA KUTIEPOVA-BREDUN7, IHOR HOIAN8
1Lviv State University Internal Affairs, Lviv, UKRAINE
2,5Zhytomyr Polytechnic State University, Zhytomyr, UKRAINE
3Dnipro State University of Internal Affairs, Dnipro, UKRAINE
4,6,7Oles Honchar Dnipro National University, Dnipro, UKRAINE
8Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, UKRAINE
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07127

Art # 128 pp. 1269–1276

The association between biological maturation and motor performance in U13 and U15 youth football players

JAKOV MARASOVIĆ1, ANTE RAĐA2*, MARKO ERCEG3
1,2,3Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, CROATIA
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07128

Art # 129 pp. 1277–1284

Adaptations in neuromuscular performance following a 12-week combined in-season training program in youth soccer players

STERGIOS KOMSIS1, THEOCHARIS KOMSIS2, ZACHAROULA PAPADOPOULOU3, GEORGE KOMSIS4, ATHANASIOS POULIOS5, LAMBROS TSIOKANOS6, EVANGELIA PANAGIOTIDI7, FOTEINI ALIPASALI8, IOANNIS S. VRABAS9, IOANNIS GISSIS10
1,5,6,7University of Thessaly, School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Karies, Trikala, GREECE
1,2,3,4,8,9,10Department of Physical Education and Sport Science at Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GREECE
3School of Physical Education and Sports Science, Department of Competitive Sports, Division of Team Handball, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GREECE
3,9Exercise Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science at Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GREECE
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07129

Art # 130 pp. 1285–1290

The effect of a 12-week in-season combined training program on aerobic capacity of young soccer players

STERGIOS KOMSIS1, GEORGE KOMSIS2, ZACHAROULA PAPADOPOULOU3, THEOCHARIS KOMSIS4, ATHANASIOS POULIOS5, LAZAROS VARDAKIS6, IOANNIS S. VRABAS7, IOANNIS GISSIS8
1,5University of Thessaly, School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Karies, Trikala, GREECE
1,2,3,4,7,8Department of Physical Education and Sport Science at Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GREECE
6Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GREECE
3School of Physical Education and Sports Science, Department of Competitive Sports, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GREECE
3,7Exercise Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science at Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GREECE
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07130

Art # 131 pp. 1291–1305

Effects of biological maturation and sport type on anthropometric and physical performance profiles in female youth athletes Aged 8–16 Years

ELISAVET VELENTZA1*, CHARILAOS TSOLAKIS2, MARIA MARIDAKI3, GEORGIOS ANDRONIKOS4, NIKOLAOS APOSTOLIDIS5
1,2,3,5Sports Performance Laboratory, School of Physical Education & Sports Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
4School of Applied Sciences, Edinburgh Napier University, UK
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07131

Art # 132 pp. 1306–1315

Development of motor control based on EMG-EMG coherence in preschool children

CHIKA OYA1, YUJIRO ISHIHARA2, ERINA MURAMATSU3, KEISUKE TERAMOTO4
1Aichi Syukutoku University, Aichi, JAPAN
2Okayama University of Science, Okayama, JAPAN
3,4Aichi University of Education, Aichi, JAPAN
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07132

Art # 133 pp. 1316–1326

Integrating UTAUT2 and VAM to explain intention to use AI fitness coaching: The roles of perceived value and privacy, and the moderating role of EWOM

DANG KHOA PHAM1, NGUYEN THI THUY VAN2, LE PHAM XUAN TIEN3, VO THI THU TRANG4
1,2,3,4Faculty of Sport Science, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, VIETNAM
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07133

Art # 134 pp. 1327–1334

Effects of reactive agility training on hitting accuracy under randomized ball feeds in primary school tennis players

LUAN JINYUAN1, SONTHAYA SRIRAMATR2
1,2Department of Sport Science, Faculty of Physical Education, Sports, and Health, Srinakharinwirot University, Nakhon Nayok, THAILAND
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07134

Art # 135 pp. 1335–1344

Influence of rotation and reception zone on reception performance in elite women’s volleyball

EDUARDO LÓPEZ MARTÍNEZ1, CARLOS LÓPEZ-SERRANO2, CÉSAR HERNÁNDEZ GONZALEZ3, JUAN JOSÉ MOLINA MARTÍN4
1Department of Sports Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Sports, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, SPAIN
2,4Department of Sports, Faculty of Sciences of Physical Activity and Sport (INEF), Technical University of Madrid, Madrid, SPAIN
3Fédération Française de Volley, FRANCE
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07135

Art # 136 pp. 1345–1352

Relationships among sport commitment, attitude toward the sponsor, and purchase intentions of sponsor-supported high school student-athletes

KAZUMA YANAGITA1, GOICHI HAGIWARA2
1Faculty of Social Welfare, Kumamoto Gakuen University, JAPAN
2Faculty of Human Sciences, Kyushu Sangyo University, JAPAN
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07136

Art # 137 pp. 1353–1361

Meaning in life matters: A mediational investigation of stress resilience in collegiate athletes

KYLE JAMES JAQUESS1, YUANYUAN SUNCHEN2, MELISSA INNERST3
1,2Psychology Department, Juniata College, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
3Mathematics and Computer Science Department, Dickinson College, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07137

Art # 138 pp. 1362–1370

Does an attentional and physical program improve walking adaptability in moderate dementia participants?

JOCELYNE ROUSTOM1, GEORGES DEMIAN2, PHILIPPE DEDIEU3
1,2Clinic of Podiatry and Physiotherapy, Beyrouth, LEBANON
3UR 7507, PSMS, University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Reims, FRANCE
Published online:July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication:July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07138

Art # 139 pp. 1371–1379

How brief pre-task breaks shape mood and cognitive performance: Comparing physical activity, conversation, and smartphone use

YUKI MATSUURA1*, KENTARO INOUE2, YOSUKE SAKAIRI3
1,2Department of Health and Physical Education, Cooperative Faculty of Education, Utsunomiya University, JAPAN
3Department of Psychology and Education, Faculty of Education, Tokoha University, JAPAN
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07139

Art # 140 pp. 1380–1387

The influence of the intervention program on the prevention of functional disorders of the musculoskeletal system in children

MARTINA MANDZÁKOVÁ1, MICHAELA SLOVÁKOVÁ2, NATÁLIA SMOLEŇÁKOVÁ3
1,2Faculty of Sports Science and Health, Matej Bel University, Banská Bystrica, SLOVAK REPUBLIC
3Primary School with Kindergarten, Tajovského 2, Badín, SLOVAK REPUBLIC
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07140

Art # 141 pp. 1388–1397

The impact of anxiety on competitive performance among female soccer players

LONDIWE MBIKO1, LUKHONA GWAI2, LUMKA NANCY MSESWA3, SESETHU NCANYWA4, THABO DANIEL XOXO5
1,2,3,4,5Department of Human Movement Science, Faculty of Health Science, University of Fort Hare, 5700, Alice, SOUTH AFRICA
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07141

Art # 142 pp. 1398–1409

Effectiveness of six weeks of school-based active breaks on cardiorespiratory fitness and working memory index in elementary schoolchildren

TOMÁS REYES-AMIGO1*, JOAQUÍN LAZCANO-NIETO2, EDGARDO MENDOZA3, ALBERTO GRAO-CRUCES4, DAVID SÁNCHEZ-OLIVA5, DANIEL CAMILETTI-MOIRÓN6, RAFAEL ZAPATA-LAMANA7, JORGE OLIVARES-ARANCIBIA8, DANIEL REYES-MOLINA9, JUAN HURTADO-ALMONACID10, JACQUELINE PÁEZ-HERRERA11, GABRIEL SALINAS-GALLARDO12, FELIPE SEPÚLVEDA-FIGUEROA13, RODRIGO YAÑEZ-SEPÚLVEDA14, JESSICA IBARRA-MORA15
1,2,3,12,13Observatorio de Ciencias de la Actividad Física (OCAF), Departamento de Ciencias de la Actividad Física, Universidad de Playa Ancha, CHILE
4,6GALENO Grupo de Investigación, Departamento de Educación Física, Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación, Universidad de Cádiz, ESPAÑA
5ACAFYDE Grupo de Investigación, Departamento de Didáctica de la Expresión Musical, Plástica y Corporal, Facultad de Ciencias del Deporte, Universidad de Extremadura, Cáceres, ESPAÑA
7,9Escuela de Kinesiología, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Santo Tomás, CHILE
8Grupo AFySE, Investigación en Actividad Física y Salud Escolar, Escuela de Pedagogía en Educación Física, Facultad de Educación, Universidad de las Américas, CHILE
10,11Escuela de Educación Física, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, CHILE
14Universidad Andres Bello, Facultad de Educación y Humanidades, Escuela de Ciencias del Deporte, CHILE
15Departamento de Educación Física, Universidad Metropolitana de las Ciencias de la Educación, CHILE
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07142

Vol 26 issue 8 August 2026

Art # 143 pp. 1410–1419

Adapted swimming, aquatic skill development and emotional regulation in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual Disability (ID)

CHRISTINA TSOLAKI1, DIMITRIOS KOKARIDAS2
1,2Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly, Trikala, GREECE
Published online: August 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: August 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.08143

Art # 144 pp. 1420–1430

Redefining physical education to encompass a broader scope and utility, emphasising physical literacy as a key leverage.

VENKATA RAJASEKHAR KALI1, SANDHYA SREE MEDA2, SIVA KISHORE3, KALYAN KUMAR4, KALEEMULLA5, SREENIVASULU6, SAILAJA7
1University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, INDIA
2Government College of Physical Education, Hyderabad, INDIA
3Rayalaseema University, Kurnool, INDIA
4Institute of Advanced Studies In Education, Kurnool, INDIA
5Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad, INDIA
6Zilla Parishad High School, Kambadahal, Kurnool, INDIA
Published online: August 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: August 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.08144

Art # 145 pp. 1431–1441

The importance of psychological guidance in overcoming fear and failure in early childhood sports

FADI SOUD SAMAWI
Department of Educational Sciences, Al-Salt College of Humanitarian Sciences, Al-Balqa Applied University, JORDAN
Published online: August 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: August 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.08145

Art # 146 pp. 1442–1451

Acute effects of guided imagery on archery shooting performance, heart rate variability, and ERP responses

AINUN RAHMANSYAH GAFFAR1, PRINGGO WIDYO LAKSONO2, BAMBANG SUHARDI3, RETNO WULAN DAMAYANTI4, RAHMANIYAH DWI ASTUTI5
1,2,3,4,5Master Program Department of Industrial Engineering, Universitas Sebelas Maret, INDONESIA
2,4Center for Research in Manufacturing System, Universitas Sebelas Maret, INDONESIA
3,5Laboratory of Work System Design and Ergonomics, Universitas Sebelas Maret, INDONESIA
Published online: August 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: August 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.08146

Art # 147 pp. 1452–1460

Match-representative holistic training improves explosive power, sprint speed, shooting accuracy, and mental toughness in adolescent soccer players

FERRI HENDRYANTO1*, SUHERMON2, ARDO YULPIKO PUTRA3, RIDWAN SINURAT4, ADE WISNU CANDRA5, SOPIDA6
1,2,5,6Department of Physical Education, Sports and Health, Rokania University, INDONESIA
3,4Department of Sports and Health Education, Pasir Pengaraian University, INDONESIA
Published online: August 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: August 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.08147

Art # 148 pp. 1461–1469

Effects of a Tri-Exercise program on physical fitness and quality of life for older adults in Thailand: A single-group pre-post quasi-experimental study

NARUWAT PAKDEE1, CHAROEN SEEKHIEW2, CHINNAPHAT CHALOEMRAM3, PANICHA PONGNARATORN4, RONNACHAI POOWANNA5*
1,2,4,5Department of Thai Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Natural Resources, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan Sakon Nakhon Campus, Phang Khon, Sakon Nakhon, THAILAND
2Kamphaeng Phet Hospital, Kamphaeng Phet, THAILAND
3Department of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, THAILAND
Published online: August 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: August 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.08148

Art # 149 pp. 1470–1476

Analysis of sport climbing athlete participation in Bulgaria from the first to the seventh age group for calculating the adolescent dropout rate

DOYCHIN BOYANOV1, STEFKA DIMITROVA2
1,2Department of Tourism, Alpinism and Orienteering, National Sports Academy, BULGARIA
Published online: August 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: August 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.08149

Art # 150 pp. 1477–1485

Technical factors associated with competitive success in elite men’s free skating at the ISU World Championships (2023–2026)

TATIANA YORDANOVA1, DANIELA ALEKSIEVA2
1Department of Technical and Ice Sports, National Sports Academy “Vasil Levski”, BULGARIA
2Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, National Sports Academy “Vasil Levski”, BULGARIA
Published online: August 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: August 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.08150

Art # 151 pp. 1486–1498

Rethinking the disability-type hierarchy of peer attitudes toward inclusive physical education

ISSAM EL BOUHALI1*, SOUFIANE EL BOUHALI1, JAMAL TSOULI MOUSTAIKED2
1Policies in Education and Social Dynamics (PEDS), Faculty of Educational Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat
2Faculty of Educational Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, MOROCCO
Published online: August 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: August 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.08151

Art # 152 pp. 1499–1511

Mapping inclusive physical education research in Morocco and the MENA region: A bibliometric analysis (1994-2025)

ISSAM EL BOUHALI1*, SOUFIANE EL BOUHALI2, JAMAL TSOULI MOUSTAIKED3
1,2Policies in Education and Social Dynamics (PEDS), Faculty of Educational Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, MOROCCO
3Faculty of Educational Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, MOROCCO
Published online: August 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: August 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.08152

Art # 153 pp. 1512–1522

The dose-response effects of training duration on physical educators' attitudes toward inclusive practices

ISSAM EL BOUHALI1*, OMAR BEN RAKAA2, SOUFIANE EL BOUHALI3, LOUBNA BELABBES4, JAMAL TSOULI MOUSTAIKED5
1,3Policies in Education and Social Dynamics (PEDS), Faculty of Educational Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, MOROCCO
2Multidisciplinary Laboratory in Education Sciences and Training Engineering (LMSEIF), Sport Science Assessment and Physical Activity Didactic, Normal Higher School (ENS-C), Hassan II University of Casablanca, MOROCCO
4,5Faculty of Educational Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, MOROCCO
Published online: August 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: August 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.08153

Art # 154 pp. 1523–1530

Two-peak seasonal pattern of injury occurrence among elite u-15 football players

JAKŠA ŠKOMRLJ1*, TONI MODRIĆ2, TOMISLAV PRANJIĆ3, MATE KUKO4, ANTE BANDALOVIĆ5, ANTE TURIĆ6, ŠIME VERŠIĆ7
1FC Noah, 0023 Yerevan, ARMENIA
2,5,6,7HNK Hajduk Split, Split 21000, CROATIA
1,2,3,4,7University of Split, Faculty of Kinesiology, Split 21000, CROATIA
5,6University hospital Split, Surgery clinic, Department of orthopedics and traumatology, Split, CROATIA
Published online: August 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: August 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.08154

Art # 155 pp. 1531–1537

Sport and social integration of immigrant students: Validation of a questionnaire for Greek higher education

SARAFOUDI OURANIA1, MATSOUKA OURANIA2, ALBANIDIS EVAGGELOS3, OLGA KOULI4
1,2,3,4School of Physical Education & Sport Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace, GREECE
Published online: August 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: August 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.08155

Art # 156 pp. 1538–1547

Dynamic balance and lower limb muscle activation in relation to plantar pressure distribution in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

PRADIVO LUIGI AKBAR1*, YUDITH DIAN PRAWITRI2, DYAH INTANIA SARI3, I PUTU ALIT PAWANA4, SONY WIBISONO MUDJANARKO5, ATIKA6
1,2,4Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, INDONESIA
1,2,3,4Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, INDONESIA
5Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, INDONESIA
6Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, INDONESIA
Published online: August 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: August 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.08156

VOL 26 issue 6 JUNE 2026

Art # 106 pp. 1041–1050

Regression models of creative thinking in young athletes under difficult conditions of sports activity: A gender perspective

IHOR POPOVYCH1, IHOR HALIAN2, NATALIA FALKO3, TAISIIA KOMAR4, NATALIA HOTSULIAK5, SERHII OMELIANIUK6, LARYSA ZAHRAI7, IHOR HOIAN8
1Kherson State University, Kherson, UKRAINE
1Mykola Yarmachenko Institute of Special Pedagogy and Psychology, NAPS of Ukraine, Kyiv, UKRAINE
2Lviv Polytechnic National University, Lviv, UKRAINE
3Bogdan Khmelnitsky Melitopol State Pedagogical University, Zaporizhzhia, UKRAINE
4Khmelnytskyi National University, Khmelnytskyi, UKRAINE
5Kamianets-Podilskyi Ivan Ohienko National University, Kamianets-Podilskyi, UKRAINE
6Volodymyr Dahl East Ukrainian National University, Kyiv, UKRAINE
7,8Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, UKRAINE
Published online: June 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: June 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.06106

Art # 107 pp. 1051–1059

Effects of static and dynamic stretching on lower-limb kinematics and dynamics during the concentric phase in amateur volleyball players

FOTEINI ALIPASALI1, GEORGE KOMSIS2, MARIA PAPAGEORGOPOULOU3, ZACHAROULA PAPADOPOULOU4, THEOCHARIS KOMSIS5, STERGIOS N. KOMSIS6, SOPHIA D. PAPADOPOULOU7, IOANNIS S. VRABAS8, IOANNIS GISSIS9
1,2,4,6,8,9Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GREECE
1,3,4,5,7Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GREECE
4,6,8Exercise Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science at Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GREECE
4University of Thessaly, School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Karies, Trikala, GREECE
Published online: June 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: June 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.06107

Art # 108 pp. 1060–1067

The impact of increasing substitutions from 3 to 5 on football team performance

BUDA IONUT-ALEXANDRU1, DATCU FRANCISC-REMUS2
1West University of Timisoara, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Bd. Vasile Parvan, no.4, 300223, ROMANIA
2Politehnica University of Timișoara, Department of Physical Education and Sport, Piata Victoriei, no.2, 300006, ROMANIA
Published online: June 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: June 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.06108

Art # 109 pp. 1068–1079

Risk factors and injury prevention in open-skill sports: A systematic review and bibliometric analysis with data visualization

SERHII KOZIN1, ZHANNETA KOZINA2*, SVITLANA BEREZHNA3, OLEKSII KOZIN4, RATKO PAVLOVIC5, MONIKA ZAWADKA-KUNIKOWSKA6, MIROSLAVA CIEŚLICKA7
1,4Scientific and Pedagogical Laboratory of Biophysics, Biomechanics and Kinesiology, H.S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University, UKRAINE
2Department of Olympic and Professional sport, sport games and Tourism, H.S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University, UKRAINE
3H.S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University, UKRAINE
5,7Faculty of Physical Education and Sport of University of East Sarajevo, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
6Department of Human Physiology, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicom in Bydgoszcz Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, POLAND
Published online: June 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: June 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.06109

Art # 110 pp. 1080–1089

Individual characteristics of the long jump takeoff technique among highly skilled athletes

ANDRII KOLOT1, SERHII SOVENKO2, OLEKSANDR REZANOV3
1,2,3National University of Ukraine on Physical Education and Sport, Kyiv, UKRAINE
Published online: June 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: June 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.06110

Art # 111 pp. 1090–1097

Effects of multidirectional stabilization exercises on postural stability in adolescent boys

JAROSLAV BROĎÁNI1, JANKA KANÁSOVÁ2, NATÁLIA VATERKOVÁ3
1Department of Physical Education and Sports, Catholic University in Ružomberok, SLOVAKIA
2,3Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Education, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, SLOVAKIA
Published online: June 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: June 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.06111

Art # 112 pp. 1098–1110

General and pre-competition phases in young elite gymnasts: Eating behaviors, dietary intake, and somatotype.

GENTILI FLORENCIA MILAGROS1, GARRIDO PASTOR GUADALUPE2, SAN CRISTÓBAL DÍAZ FRANCISCO MANUEL3
1,2Department of Human Performance, Faculty of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, SPAIN
3Sports Department, Faculty of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, SPAIN
Published online: June 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: June 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.06112

Art # 113 pp. 1111–1120

Active recovery does not accelerate cardiac autonomic recovery in young men with obesity, regardless of metabolic recovery

JAQUELINE ALVES ARAÚJO1, LAURA CRISTINA NONATO2, NILO MASSARU OKUNO3, LUCIELI TERESA CAMBRI4*
1,2,4Graduate Program in Physical Education, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Cuiabá, MT, BRAZIL
1,2,4Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Cuiabá, MT, BRAZIL
3State University of Ponta Grossa, Ponta Grossa, PR, BRAZIL
Published online: June 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: June 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.06113

Art # 114 pp. 1121–1129

Self-efficacy, motivation and quality of life in distance education: A network approach.

OSVALDO TADEU DA SILVA JUNIOR1, EVANDRO MORAIS PEIXOTO2, THIAGO JOSÉ LEONARDI3, MÁRCIO PEREIRA DA SILVA4, MILTON VIEIRA DO PRADO JÚNIOR5, RUBENS VENDITTI JUNIOR6
1,4,5,6Physical Education, São Paulo State University (UNESP), BRAZIL
2Physical Education, University of São Francisco (USF), BRAZIL
3Physical Education, Federal University of Campinas (UNICAMP), BRAZIL
Published online: June 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: June 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.06114

Art # 115 pp. 1130–1144

Advancing sustainability governance in major sport events: Development and validation of a theory-driven semi-structured interview instrument

JORGE ABRANTES1, HUGO ÂNGELO2, MÁRIO PEREIRA3, GONÇALO DIAS4, RAUL A. MARTINS5
1,2,3,5Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Univ Coimbra, PORTUGAL
4,5Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Human Performance (CIPER), Univ Coimbra, PORTUGAL
4Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Coimbra Education School, PORTUGAL
3,4SPRINT - Sport Physical Activity and Health Research & Innovation cenTer (UID/06185/2023), PORTUGAL
Published online: June 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: June 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.06115

Art # 116 pp. 1145–1157

Beyond fitness: The impact of community-based exercise on body composition and metabolic health in Egyptian men

AHMED K. HASSAN1*, SAEED M ABUALMAKAREM2, HALA KAMEL KASSEM3, MARYAM KHALIFAH ARAB4
1,2Department of Physical Education, College of Education, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, SAUDI ARABIA
3Department of Sports Training, College of Sport Sciences, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, SAUDI ARABIA
4Department of Physical Education and Sports, College of Basic Education, Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, STATE OF KUWAIT
Published online: June 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: June 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.06116

Art # 117 pp. 1158–1168

Effects of open- and closed-skill sports on physical fitness, emotional well-being, and perceived stress among university students: A quasi-experimental study

LI LUYAN1, WAN AHMAD MUNSIF WAN PA2*, NURWINA AKMAL BINTI ANUAR3
1,2,3Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, 43600, Selangor, MALAYSIA
Published online: June 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: June 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.06117

Art # 118 pp. 1169–1180

Bibliometric analysis of doctoral theses on academic practices and active methodologies: Presence and impact in physical education (1976–2025)

JOSEP MARIA CARNÉ TORRENT1, NÚRIA LUENGOS JIMÉNEZ2, JOAQUIN REVERTER MASIÀ3, VICENÇ HERNÁNDEZ GONZÁLEZ4
Department of Education Sciences, University of Lleida, SPAIN
Published online: June 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: June 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.06118

Art # 119 pp. 1181–1188

Effects of Finnish and Canadian training models on on-ice and off-ice speed performance in U9 ice hockey players

JAROSLAV BROĎÁNI1, VIKTOR HUSZÁR2, DAVID STUN3, ĽUBOSLAV ŠIŠKA1*, GHEORGHE BALINT4
1Department of Physical Education and Sports, Catholic University in Ružomberok, SLOVAKIA
2Hokejový klub Lokomotíva Nové Zámky, Športová 1, 940 71, Nové Zámky, SLOVAKIA
3Faculty of Sports, Presov University, SLOVAKIA
4Department of Physical Education and Sport Performance, Faculty of Movement, Sports and Health Sciences, University Vasile Alecsandri of Bacau, ROMANIA
Published online: June 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: June 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.06119

Art # 120 pp. 1189–1196

Transitioning athletes to high-performance sport: the role of parenting and coaching environments across genders and sport types

JESTIN JOSE1, ASHUTOSH ACHARYA2, ABHIRAM3, MOHAMMED FAZZIL4, VLADIMIR POTOP5, IGOR GRYGUS6, SWAMYNATHAN SANJAYKUMAR7
1,2,3,4Department of Sports and Physical Education, Faculty of Physical Education, Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education, Thiruvananthapuram, INDIA
5Department of Physical Education and Sport, University Center Pitești, National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Romania. & Institute of Physical Education and Sport, Moldova State University, REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
6Institute of Health Care, National University of Water and Environmental Engineering, Rivne, UKRAINE
7Department of Bachelor of Physical Education, Christ College (Autonomous), University of Calicut, Irinjalakuda, INDIA
Published online: June 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: June 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.06120

Art # 121 pp. 1197–1209

Investigating the validity, reliability and usefulness of 30-15 intermittent roller test (IRT) for inline roller sports

DEVDUTT SINGH SHEKHAWAT1, SANJEEV KUMAR2, ROHIT K. THAPA3, ANTONIO ROBUSTELLI4, SWATI CHOUDHARY5, TARUN TOMAR6, ANTHONY WELDON7
1Department of Physical Education, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, INDIA
2Department of Physical Education, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, INDIA
3Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, INDIA
4Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala, Punjab, INDIA
4,5High Performance Consultant, Omni Athlete
5Department of Physical Education, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, Haryana, INDIA
6Department of Physical Education, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, INDIA
7Centre for Life and Sport Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UNITED KINGDOM
7Aston Villa Foundation, Aston Villa Football Club, Birmingham, UNITED KINGDOM
Published online: June 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: June 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.06121

Art # 122 pp. 1210–1217

Factors influencing youth academy promotion in Japanese soccer: Mediation analysis of biological maturation, sprint ability, and match play ratio

KENSUKE SUZUKI1, YUTAKA KATO2, RYOICHI MURAYAMA3
1,3Department of Physical Education, International Budo University, JAPAN
Published online: June 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: June 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.06122

Art # 123 pp. 1218–1227

Low energy availability status and screening indices in female japanese collegiate athletes: A pilot study

ERINA MURAMATSU1*, CHIKA OYA2, KEISUKE TERAMOTO3
1,3Aichi University of Education, Hirosawa 1, Igaya-cho, Kariya city, Aichi prefecture, JAPAN
2Aichi Shukutoku University, Katahira 2-9, Nagakute city, Aichi prefecture, JAPAN
Published online: June 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: June 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.06123

Art # 124 pp. 1228–1238

The comparison between HIIT vs low-intensity exercise on physical fitness and mental health among sedentary females

RASHIDI ISHAK1, HAASHWEIN MOGANAN2, THARIQ KHAN AZIZUDDIN KHAN3, EBBY WAQQASH MOHAMAD CHAN4, SITI MUSLIHA MAT-RASID5, MD AMIN MD TAFF6, MON REDEE SUT TXI7
1,2,3,7Department of Coaching Science, Faculty of Sport Science and Coaching, Sultan Idris Education University, Tanjung Malim, Perak, MALAYSIA
4,5Department of Health Science, Faculty of Sport Science and Coaching, Sultan Idris Education University, Tanjung Malim, Perak, MALAYSIA
6Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Sport Science and Coaching, Sultan Idris Education University, Tanjung Malim, Perak, MALAYSIA
Published online: June 30, 2026
Accepted for publication: June 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.06124

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