ABSTRACT Research question The competitive landscape facing branded running events demands insights into how to increase brand loyalty amongst participants. This study examines how participants need to engage with branded running events to stimulate brand loyalty; and how the social environment (i.e. the presence of other unacquainted participants), encourages participants to engage more with the event

ABSTRACT The English Football League’s voluntary code of coach recruitment seemingly represents a step change in the approach of authorities to addressing the continuing underrepresentation of minoritised coaches in men’s professional football in England. Informed by Critical Race Theory, this article draws on qualitative data generated in 29 interviews with minoritised coaches, professional club chief

Small-sided games (SSGs) are common drills used in various team sports, but the exercise intensity in ultimate Frisbee SSG has not yet been investigated. To clarify the physical, physiological, and technical demands of ultimate Frisbee SSG, we investigated the influence of pitch size on exercise intensity during SSG. Nine male college ultimate Frisbee players played (3 vs. 3) SSG on small (SSGS: 30

ABSTRACT As nations are increasingly investing large amounts of public money in elite sport development, policy makers often claim that elite sport will not only lead to more medals, but it will also trigger a range of wider societal outcomes. This point is clearly illustrated by the high-performance directors who were interviewed for this introduction. Notwithstanding the many claims, empirical studies

ABSTRACT Research question One general conclusion from existing studies is that if a team spends more resources and efforts on socially responsible initiatives, fan responses are more likely to be favorable. In the current study, however, the researchers tested a boundary condition in which consumer responses toward a team's sponsorship of cause-related messages may be paradoxically unfavorable. That

ABSTRACT This exploratory paper examines the potential value of working with the concept of ‘epithets’ in football. We discuss that their variability and their possible significance in illuminating ways would-be football connoisseurs are able to internalize an archive of footballing memories – some directly experienced, others reflect on second-hand. We conclude that epithets contain their own message

Journal Name: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology Volume: 43 Issue: 4 Pages: 357-361

Previous research has shown that the highs and lows of sport fandom are more extreme for fans with strong levels of obsessive passion. The authors tested if this amplification effect applied to how hockey fans felt throughout a National Hockey League (NHL) playoff series. Fans of the Winnipeg Jets (N = 57) reported levels of harmonious and obsessive passion prior to the start of the 2019 NHL playoffs

To better understand exercise-related cognitive errors (ECEs) from a dual processing perspective, the purpose of this study was to examine their relationship to two automatic exercise processes. It was hypothesized that ECEs would account for more variance than automatic processes in predicting intentions, that ECEs would interact with automatic processes to predict intentions, and that exercise schema

Little is known about how social participation can be facilitated among older adults in group physical activity and its psychosocial benefits that contribute to successful aging. This study aimed to understand older adults’ experiences with social participation in group physical activity programs. Using interpretive description methodology, 16 observations, eight focus groups, and two interviews with

This two-part study examined Dweck’s psychological needs model in relation to exercise-related well-being and particularly focused on the basic need for optimal predictability and compound needs for identity and meaning. In Part 1 (N = 559), using exploratory factor analysis, scores derived from items assessing optimal predictability (prediction of affect and instrumental utility in exercise) were

Effective anticipation skills in sporting cognition have been shown to facilitate expertise in sports. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has shown to improve motor and cognitive functioning. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the assistive effects of tDCS on the action observer network in both novice and expert gamers during an occlusion task, as well as the related electroencephalographic

This study examines the influence of wearing and perceiving colors in a cycling setting while also examining cortisol, heart rate, estimated maximum oxygen consumption, and subjective performance ratings. A total of 99 individuals completed the study, consisting of cortisol measurements, which compared baseline values to those after changing into a red or blue outfit, and a maximum cycling task performed

Whistleblowing against doping misconduct represents an effective deterrent of doping use in elite competitive sport. The present study assessed the effects of social cognitive variables on competitive athletes’ intentions to report doping misconduct. A second objective was to assess whether the effects of social norms on whistleblowing intentions were mediated by actor prototype evaluations and group

Objective The effect of prolonged sitting on executive function and performance in competitive esports players are unknown. This study aimed to evaluate executive function following a 6 min bout of walking or rest during prolonged gaming in competitive esports players. Methods 12 men and 9 women completed three separate 2-hour gaming session days assigned in randomised order consisting of a 6 min walk

Purpose Extending existing research in a football context, this study explores how image and service quality influence spectator tribe satisfaction and loyalty and variations in behaviors depending on age, gender and emotional involvement. Design/methodology/approach Spectators aged 18 years and older who attended Barcelona Football Club home La Liga matches were sampled. Partial least squares structural

(2021). Correction. Soccer & Society: Vol. 22, No. 5, pp. 548-548.

ABSTRACT The professionalization of the Argentine women’s first division in 2019 allows an in-depth analysis of an underdeveloped and historically marginalized women’s football in Latin America. Following Argentina’s participation in the 2018 Women’s Copa América in Chile and the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France, the precarious conditions faced by the female football players were exposed as never

ABSTRACT The FIFA motto ‘For the World. For the Game’ implicitly claims global inclusivity and elevates it to a core tenet for capacity building within the football governing body. This study, however, argues that the structure of the global body contributes to the exclusion of certain territories and their residents by acting as a gatekeeper and arbitrarily treating territories differently through

ABSTRACT Research question This paper addresses the following research questions: (1) To what extent do the procedural dimensions of the dynamic capabilities view explain non-profit sport organisations’ adaptation to a changing environment? (2) To what extent do non-profit sport organisations develop routinised versus ad hoc dynamic capabilities? Research methods Guided by an interpretivist approach

(2021). Beyond agency: games as the aesthetics of being. Journal of the Philosophy of Sport. Ahead of Print.

Previous studies on education travel, which is defined as a form of experiential learning for pursuing learning experiences related to the destination (Bodger, 1998), focus on the historical background and some outcomes which has resulted in fragmented knowledge. This study provides a relatively comprehensive analysis of the antecedents and outcomes of educational travel in higher education adopting

ABSTRACT The concept of partnership working has gained traction as an alternative form of governance to address complex and multifaceted problems. The popularity of partnerships is also evident within the sport and physical activity sector, where their inclusion has become a staple of initiatives that utilise sport as a mechanism for development and to address social ills. This includes the issue of

Participation in ultraendurance running (UER) has increased considerably, especially over the past 20 years the participation worldwide has risen from 5000 in 2000 to 300 000 in 2017.1 It includes running distances over 42.195 km, timed events over 6 hours duration or multiday or multistage events. Additionally, there is also an important increase in youth UER participation under the ages of 19 years

Introduction Obesity treatment guidelines suggest moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT), but the patient’s compliance to this indication remains low. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a time sparing training mode whose metabolic effects are not clear. This study aimed to determine whether a 12-week HIIT was more effective than MICT for weight loss in obese adults. Methods 44 obese

Despite the temperate climate, surrounded by pristine oceans, children in the Maldives do not meet the minimum daily physical activity (PA) requirements. Maldives is a resource inhibited country within the Indian rim. Generalist teachers are required to deliver primary physical education (PE). There is a paucity of information about Maldivian PE, and comprehensive studies of children's engagement in

ABSTRACT Research question : Sport clubs are complex organizations made up of amateur athletes, many of whom not only play on the team but also lead the club and interact with internal and external actors. While the actions and responsibilities of club members are well researched, little is known about the relationships these clubs have with other actors. The current case study investigated these exchange

ABSTRACT Advanced technologies now threaten to surpass human intelligence. This watershed will radically impact the ways we currently play, view, and even understand sport. Artificial intelligence(AI) is progressing rapidly, and it remains a matter of time until the impact on sport is fully realized. Currently in sport, AI is a tool used to assist humans with performance monitoring, supporter and media

Abstract During their time in government, New Labour sought to modernise and professionalise public services and this included the voluntary sector in sport. This paper explores to what extent grassroots football within Hampshire has changed in response to the modernisation process. Grassroots football has traditionally been dependent on the time and efforts of volunteers, contributing to an amateur-voluntary

The current study examined the acute effects of a bout of resistance training on cricket bowling-specific motor performance. Eight sub-elite, resistance-untrained, adolescent male fast bowlers (age 15 ± 1.7 years; height 1.8 ± 0.1 m; weight 67.9 ± 7.9 kg) completed a bout of upper and lower body resistance exercises. Indirect markers of muscle damage (creatine kinase [CK] and delayed onset of muscle

Introduction As the number of female athletes competing rises globally, training methodologies should reflect sex differences across critical metrics of adaptation to training. Surrogate markers of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) used for monitoring training load are heart rate variability (HRV) and resting heart rate (RHR). The aim was to investigate ovarian hormone effects on standard recovery

ABSTRACT During the 1930s and 1940s Italy, alongside France, played England more times than any other foreign country. Moreover, the games played in 1939 and 1948, represented in the media as ‘matches of the century’, matched England, the ‘Masters of Football’, with Italy, the World Cup champions. The two countries were rivals also off the pitch, as highlighted by the Second World War. For British

ABSTRACT During the first decade of the State of Israel (1950s), football was the most popular sport in the country. Yet at the time football in Israel was governed by political interests and was non-professional as well, such that players could not receive any material remuneration and were expected to be loyal to the club and the state. Nevertheless, a few players left their clubs and their country

ABSTRACT The current investigation examined professional academy soccer players' perceived experiences of loan environments, compared to their previous academy experiences. Fifteen professional soccer players completed season-long loans at various European soccer clubs. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted following the loans to determine the physical, technical, tactical, psychological

ABSTRACT Background In comparison to adult-centred research in physical activity, there are far fewer studies which concentrate on hearing children’s voices in physical activity research. Additionally, despite a number of studies which utilise a child-centred approach, the number of papers which concentrate on the complexities when conducting research with young people are extremely limited. Purpose

ABSTRACT Background Physical education (PE) teachers report needing additional support in terms of classroom climate and students’ motivation (Verret et al. [2017]. Enquête provinciale sur les pratiques inclusives en enseignement de l’éducation physique et à la santé: Rapport provincial primaire et secondaire. Montréal, Québec: Université du Québec à Montréal. https://inclusion-eps.uqam.ca/diffusion/)

Aim To estimate the incidence of injury in adult elite women’s football and to characterise the nature and anatomical location of injuries. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Data sources Combinations of the key terms were entered into the following electronic databases (PubMed, SPORTDiscus, Science Direct and Discover) from inception to May 2021. Eligibility criteria for selecting studies

Measures to slow down the spread of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 have had an impact on the daily life and physical activity (PA) of many people. Nevertheless, in Germany, mitigation policies and incidence values vary widely across the federal states (Länder). Thus, the aim of the present study was to investigate regional differences in PA during the coronavirus pandemic. This study is based on the SPOVID

Abstract The city of Las Vegas, Nevada was one of the hardest hit communities in the United States during the 2008 Great Recession. As the nation emerged from the economic downturn, city and state officials worked together to create a framework through which the region could become more proactive in its future through economic diversification. That effort resulted in the creation of an urban regime

ABSTRACT The purpose of this manuscript is to provide a summary of Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science (MPEES)-related activities in 2020. In 2020 original submissions (i.e., not counting revised manuscripts) increased by ~84% as compared to 2019. Fifty-three countries were represented across the 386 original manuscripts submitted to MPEES in 2020. MPEES continues to welcome high-quality

ABSTRACT Evidence suggests that children struggle to acquire age-appropriate fundamental movement skills (FMS), despite their importance for facilitating physical activity. This has led to calls for routine school-based screening of children’s FMS. However, there is limited research exploring schools’ capacity to conduct such assessments. This study investigated what factors might affect the adoption

ABSTRACT The topic of women’s and girls’ rights, access and inclusion in sport and physical activity has become a mainstay of sporting and non-sporting organisational discourse. Notwithstanding, there is little published on why, how and who enabled these topics to become politicised to this extent. For example, academic texts state key moments for the advancement of women and sport, such as conferences

ABSTRACT In Western democratic societies, decisions to allocate public funding towards a sports stadium or event are generally made via representative democracy by elected policymakers. Increasingly, referendums are occurring to facilitate direct democracy. In this study, we examine insider perspectives of a potential Commonwealth Games bid referendum in New Zealand. The two research questions are:

ABSTRACT Elite sporting systems are often descriptions of established practices with little regard for national contexts. This paper examined the influence of contextual factors on the elite sporting system of South-Africa. The contextual factors were evaluated through the lens of systems theory (Components: Economic, social, political, legal, and technology). A maximum variation strategy was used

ABSTRACT The objective was to assess the psychometric properties of a French-Canadian version of the third edition of the Test of Gross Motor Development (TGMD-3). Participants were 127 French-speaking Canadian children. Results supported the validity-reliability of a bifactor exploratory structural equation modeling representation of the TGMD-3. Additionally, results supported a lack of differential

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to examine the trends in Olympic Games (OLY) and World Long Course Championships (WLC) across three performance categories (1st-3rd, 4th-8th and 9th-16th), and to make predictions for the 2024 OLY. Top 16 rankings were obtained for all OLY and WLC competitions between 2011 and 2019. Linear regression and forecasting models were used to examine trends and predictions

ABSTRACT This study expanded the State Mindfulness Scale for Physical Activity (SMS-PA) to include acceptance items to better represent core elements of mindfulness. Young adults who just participated in physical activity (N = 394) completed a survey to assess state mindfulness and theoretically relevant constructs about affect, motivation, and body image. An exploratory factor analysis was used to

ABSTRACT An important factor affecting sports development in India has been a longstanding issue with deploying policy initiatives introduced as early as 2001. Consequently, this paper explores policies implemented in India till today, highlighting two main issues; inadequate consideration of certain aspects of policy formulation and lack of effective implementation. Policy transfer is then explored

ABSTRACT Elite sport success in international tournaments is supposed to play an important role in shaping national identity. In this article, we explore if and how this applies to the Iranian context. The current study made use of a Google alert with the title of ‘Iran Men’s National Football Team’, and a general content analysis of Iranian national and sport media. The analytic focus was on media

ABSTRACT The objective of this article is to indicate successful and unsuccessful aspects of football diplomacy. There will be presented two cases: match between US and Iran representations during the World Cup 1998 in France and FIFA president’s Palestinian-Israeli diplomatic mission in 2015. Both of those cases will be analysed in terms of meaning for international relations actors – what was their

ABSTRACT Football is one of the most popular organized leisure activities, and sports clubs organize many volunteers. But participation is stratified, volunteering among parents is class based and especially immigrant girls participate less. The aim of this study is to explore volunteering for children’s football as a social activity from a relational perspective. We analyse the dynamics in the clubs

ABSTRACT It will not surprise the readers of this journal that the Scots had a significant influence on the code of football most Australians probably still call soccer. What is less well known is their positive and negative impact on the domestic code, known by outsiders as Australian Rules, but internally by fiat of the Australian Football League as Australian football. This is a much more complex

(2021). Games and the fluidity of layered agency. Journal of the Philosophy of Sport. Ahead of Print.

Abstract Even though that the question of the athletes’ representation and their involvement in decision-making bodies and processes is not new a topic, in Montenegro and elsewhere in the region, academia and policymakers have been particularly silent on this topic. A study showed, the academic agenda is mostly orientated toward the scientization of sport and physical education, while policymakers

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to explore students’ experiences with regulated physical education (RPE) as a placement option for PE classes. Four students from two high schools participated in in-depth interviews. The data were analyzed in accordance with Ricoeur’s interpretation theory and informed by micro-sociology and phenomenology. The main themes were related to bad memories and lack of

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to seek to understand and describe the experiences of university students taking part in the Paralympic Skill Lab (PSL) program in relation to shaping attitudes and perceptions of disability and disability sport. The researchers adopted an interpretivist ontology, where we attempted to make sense of our participants’ interpretations of their lived experiences

(2021). Art, aesthetics, and the medium: comments for Nguyen on the art-status of games. Journal of the Philosophy of Sport. Ahead of Print.

The main aim of this study was to determine the test–retest reliability of an experimental functional test battery: Y-balance test (YBT), single-leg countermovement jump (SLCMJ), single-leg hop for distance (SLH), side-hop (SH), speedy-jump (SJ), agility-T (AT), and lower extremity functional test (LEFT). Secondary aims were (1) to determine the mean range for the limb symmetry index (LSI) and (2)

Relative age effects (RAEs) appear consistently prevalent throughout the youth basketball literature. However, the selection into and successful transition out of a national talent pathway in basketball is yet to be explored. Thus, the primary aim of this study was to explore the influence of relative age, gender, and playing time based on the selection into the Regional Talent Hubs and Basketball

This study analyses the factors that affect the pedagogical practice and the consideration of the subject of physical education (PE) for a group of students in initial training to become teachers, with the intention of (a) discovering what feelings the COVID-19 pandemic arouses in the future teachers when having to teach physical education virtually, (b) investigating the advantages and disadvantages