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Psychological Aspect of Rehabilitation and Return to Sport Following Lower Limb Injuries Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Jan Marusic, University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences, Izola, Slovenia, Petra Dolenc, Nejc Sarabon, University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences, Izola, Slovenia, University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences, Izola, Slovenia
In addition to an athlete’s physical abilities, his or her mental state is also vital for optimal recovery and a successful return to sport after an injury. The purpose of the present review was to determine which psychological factors affect the success of rehabilitation and return to sport following the most frequent musculotendinous thigh injuries (hamstrings, hip adductors, knee extensors), and
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Benefits of Kinesiology Tape on Tendinopathies: A Systematic Review Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Miguel Ortega-Castillo, University of Malaga, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Malaga, Spain, Lidia Martin-Soto, Ivan Medina-Porqueres, University of Malaga, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Malaga, Spain, University of Malaga, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Malaga, Spain
The purpose of this systematic review was to produce a best evidence synthesis of the effects of Kinesiology Tape (KT) in the treatment of tendinopathies. An electronic search on five databases (PubMed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Cochrane Library, SportDiscus, and Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro)) was conducted. Studies were included if (1) patients suffered
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The Influence of the Relative Age Effect in the Czech Youth Ice Hockey League Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Adrián Agricola, University of Hradec Králové, Faculty of Education, Department of Physical Education and Sports, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic, Michal Bozděch, Jiří Zháněl, Masaryk University, Faculty of Sports Studies, Department of Kinesiology, Brno, Czech Republic, Masaryk University, Faculty of Sports Studies, Department of Kinesiology, Brno, Czech Republic
The issue of Relative Age Effect (RAE) focuses on the causes and consequences of the failure to respect development patterns of individuals in relation to their success, especially in sports. This study aims to determine whether the influence of the RAE can be proven in the Czech youth ice hockey league (U15) (n=744). A Chi-Square test (χ2) has shown that the influence in the whole investigated group
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Do Pain and Function Improve after Dextrose Prolotherapy or Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection in Longstanding Groin Pain? Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Omer Ozkan, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Sports Medicine, Ankara, Turkey, Serife Seyma Torgutalp, Levend Karacoban, Gurhan Donmez, Feza Korkusuz, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Sports Medicine, Ankara, Turkey, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Sports Medicine, Ankara, Turkey, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department
Longstanding groin pain is a non-infectious and inflammatory chronic condition that causes inguinal pain in athletes. We compared dextrose prolotherapy (15% dextrose solution) and platelet-rich plasma (autologous platelet gel, plasma rich in growth factors, platelet concentrate) injections in male soccer players with longstanding groin pain. Forty elite male soccer players, ages between 13 and 33,
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A Combination of Exercise and Therapy with Cabergoline Attenuate Disturbances of Pituitary-Gonadal Hormones in Hyperprolactinemic Male Patients Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Mohammad Fayiz AbuMoh'd, Yarmouk University, Faculty of Physical Education, Department of Sports/Movement Sciences, Irbid, Jordan, Samir Qasim, Nesreen Bataineh, Loay Salman, Yarmouk University, Faculty of Physical Education, Department of Sports/Movement Sciences, Irbid, Jordan, Yarmouk University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Irbid, Jordan, Jordan University of Science
This study aimed to investigate whether cabergoline therapy alone for six months or in combination with a light exercise programme for an additional three months can attenuate hyperprolactinemia in 13 male patients (range: 22 to 45 yrs.) through measuring pituitary-gonadal hormones including prolactin, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, and total testosterone. The exercise programme
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Comparison of Electromyographic Amplitudes of the Adductor Magnus Muscle among Three Different Clinical Testing Positions Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Walaa M. Elsais, University of Salford, Centre for Health Sciences Research, Manchester, United Kingdom, Walaa S. Mohammad, Majmaah University, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Majmaah, Saudi Arabia
Although normalizing the EMG signals is necessary for physiological interpretation and comparison between muscles and between subjects, no EMG study has investigated the standardized position to achieve maximal contraction for the adductor magnus muscle. Accordingly, it is necessary to employ a maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) position that elicits the highest activation to increase the
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Equine Assisted Activities Have Positive Effects on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Family Functioning Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Gonca Ozyurt, Izmir Katip Celebi University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Child Psychiatry, Izmir, Turkey, Kursat Ozcan, Cagla Dinsever Elikucuk, Ugur Odek, Selçuk Akpınar, Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, Faculty of Education, Department of Physical Education and Sport Education, Nevşehir, Turkey, Ankara City Hospital, Department of Child Development, Ankara, Turkey, Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş
Equine-assisted activities (EAA) have emerged as a new method of treatment for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in recent years. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of EAA in the areas of social functioning, autistic behaviours, family functioning, and clinical severity for children diagnosed with ASD. The participants were 24 children (4-12 years old) diagnosed with
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Effects of a Four-Week Core Stability Exercise on Functional Movement and Balance in People with Mild Lower-limb Discomfort Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Jiyeon Kim, University of Houston, Department of Health and Human Performance, Houston, TX, United States, Joungbo Ko, Jongil Lim, Hyejung Choi, Kyoungho Seo, Sukho Lee, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, Department of Counseling, Health and Kinesiology, San Antonio, TX, United States, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, Department of Counseling, Health and Kinesiology, San Antonio, TX, United States
This study aimed to investigate the effects of a short-term core stability exercise on functional movement and balance in people with mild lower-limb discomfort. Twenty people with mild lower-limb discomfort were randomly assigned to control (CG) and core stability exercise training groups (SG, n=10 each). The SG completed twenty 30-min training sessions consisting of Pilates exercises for four weeks
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Quadriceps Muscle Oxygenation during a Maximum Stress Test in Middle-Aged Athletes Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-09-01 María-José Paredes-Ruiz, University of Murcia, University Institute for Researching in Aging, Research Group: Physical Exercise and Human Performance, Murcia, Spain, Maria Jodar-Reverte, Vicente Ferrer-Lopez, Ignacio Martínez- González-Moro, University of Murcia, University Institute for Researching in Aging, Research Group: Physical Exercise and Human Performance, Murcia, Spain, University of Murcia
Determining oxygen muscle saturation (SmO2) using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is an emerging technique that is increasingly used in sports science; therefore, it is necessary to know its results in different population groups. We analysed it in a group of recreational participants in Nordic Walking. The purpose of this research was to analyse the SmO2 values obtained at various times from testing
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Wakeup Call: Reviewing the Effects of Sleep on Decision-Making in Athletes and Implications for Sports Officials Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Michele Lastella, Central Queensland University, Appleton Institute for Behavioural Science, Adelaide, SA, Australia, Zozan Onay, Aaron T. Scanlan, Nathan Elsworthy, Nathan W. Pitchford, Grace E. Vincent, Central Queensland University, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, Central Queensland University, Human Exercise and Training Laboratory, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia
Although sports officials are essential in the adjudication of rules during competitions, research into officiating populations is preliminary. This review explores existing research on the effects of sleep loss on decision-making in athlete populations, to gain relevant insight into sports officials and the growing decision-making demands of their role. Specifically, cognitive factors that influence
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Abstracts from the 17th Annual Scientific Conference of Montenegrin Sports Academy “Sport, Physical Activity and Health: Contemporary Perspectives”: Cavtat, Dubrovnik, Croatia. 2-5 April 2020 Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-04-15 Dusko Bjelica, University of Montenegro, Faculty for Sport and Physical Education, Niksic, Montenegro, Stevo Popovic, Selçuk Akpınar, University of Montenegro, Faculty for Sport and Physical Education, Niksic, Montenegro, Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, Department of Physical Education and Sports, Nevşehir, Turkey
Physical activity (PA) is a beneficial health behaviour. To present the worldwide, regional, and national prevalence of PA participation in adolescents. The study was based on surveys of adolescents’ population from several countries worldwide. The sample comprised 520,533 adolescents (251,788 boys, 268,745 girls), from 105 countries and regions. Most adolescents engaged in PA up to 3 times/week (57
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Warm-Up Striding Under Load Does Not Improve 5-Km Time Trial Performance in Collegiate Cross-Country Runners Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-03-01 Eric K. O'Neal, University of North Alabama, Department of Kinesiology, Florence, AL, United States, Ryan T. Albino, Jonathan C. Swain, Dylan W. Sharp, Tara V. Boy, Lauren G. Killen, University of North Alabama, Department of Kinesiology, Florence, AL, United States, University of North Alabama, Department of Kinesiology, Florence, AL, United States, University of North Alabama, Department of Kinesiology
Post-activation potentiation has proven to be an effective strategy to enhance performance for many tasks, but little research has been conducted specifically concerning endurance sport performance. This study examined whether 5-km run performance could be improved by completing pre-run strides while wearing a 6.8 kg weighted compression garment (LOAD). A counter-balanced crossover field study design
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Normative Profile of the Efficacy and Way of Execution for the Block in Women's Volleyball from Under-14 to Elite Levels Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-03-01 Carlos Echeverría, University of Murcia, Department of Physical Activity and Sports, Murcia, Spain, Enrique Ortega, José Manuel Palao, University of Murcia, Department of Physical Activity and Sports, Murcia, Spain, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Department of Health, Exercise Science and Sport Management, Kenosha, WI, United States
This study aimed to establish reference values for technical performance profile of the block regarding execution and efficacy according to the category of competition in female volleyball. The sample of the study was composed of a total of 9,024 blocks from 187 sets of 48 matches played by the top eight teams of under-14, under-16, under-18, 2nd national senior division, 1st national senior division
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Investigation of Pool Workouts on Weight, Body Composition, Resting Energy Expenditure, and Quality of Life among Sedentary Obese Older Women Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-03-01 Mohammadreza Rezaeipour, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Sport Sciences Department, Zahedan, Iran
The effects of water-based exercises on body composition continue to be controversial. The present study was proposed to assess the impact of pool workouts on weight, body composition, resting energy expenditure (REE), and the quality of life of sedentary obese older women without dietary intervention. Fifty-five sedentary obese women (mean age 69.5 ± 4.3 years) were selected in this prospective experimental
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The Effect of an In-Season 8-Week Plyometric Training Programme Followed By a Detraining Period on Explosive Skills in Competitive Junior Soccer Players Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-03-01 Luis Branquinho, University of Beira Interior, Department of Sport Sciences, Covilhã, Portugal, Ricardo Ferraz, Pedro Duarte Mendes, João Petricia, João Serrano, Mário C. Marques, University of Beira Interior, Department of Sport Sciences, Covilhã, Portugal, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Department of Sport and Well Being, Castelo Branco, Portugal, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco
The aim of this study was to examine the effect of an eight-week plyometric training and resistance programme, on different motor abilities, kicking speeds, and individual techniques in competitive junior soccer players. A training programme was applied for eight weeks and was composed of countermovement jump, countermovement onto a box, sprints, and sprints with change of direction. The players were
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Does it Promote Physical Activity? College Students' Perceptions of Pokémon Go Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-03-01 Zi Yan, Merrimack College, School of Health Sciences, North Andover, MA, United States, Kevin Finn, Kayla Breton, Merrimack College, School of Health Sciences, North Andover, MA, United States, Merrimack College, School of Health Sciences, North Andover, MA, United States
The present study examined whether physical activity participation between Pokémon GO users was different from that of non-users. Participants’ perceptions of the game in terms of promoting physical activity were also evaluated. A total of 393 college students (Female=175, age M=19.03, SD=2.04) took an online survey that measured user activity, perceptions on the game, and recalled physical activity
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Doping Knowledge and Attitudes of Turkish Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Study Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-03-01 Omer Ozkan, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Sports Medicine, Ankara, Turkey, Serife Seyma Torgutalp, Omer Serkan Kara, Gurhan Donmez, Haydar Demire, Yigitcan Karanfil, Melda Pelin Yargic, Feza Korkusuz, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Sports Medicine, Ankara, Turkey, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Sports Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
The use of prohibited substances in the world of sport, in and out of competition, is a major global problem. A number of similar studies have been conducted in other parts of the world that investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of athletes about doping. The results of those studies cannot entirely be extrapolated to elite Turkish athletes. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate elite
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The Association between Relative Age Effect, Goals Scored, Shooting Effectiveness and the Player’s Position, and her Team’s Final Classification in International Level Women’s Youth Handball Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-03-01 Yzan Saavedra, Rosalía de Castro Multilingual Institute, Santiago de Compostela, Spain, Jose M. Saavedra, Reykjavik University, School of Social Sciences, Sports Science Department, Physical Activity, Physical Education, Health and Sport Research Centre (PAPESH), Reykjavik, Iceland
The objectives of this study were (i) to determine whether there is a relationship between the relative age effect (RAE) and the final classification of the teams, player’s positions, number of goals scored, and shooting effectiveness, and (ii) to determine whether there are differences in the number of goals scored and shooting effectiveness depending on the final classification and player’s positions
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The Effect of 16-Minute Thermal Stress and 2-Minute Cold Water Immersion on the Physiological Parameters of Young Sedentary Men Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-03-01 Robert Podstawski, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Department of Tourism, Recreation and Ecology, Olsztyn, Poland, Krzysztof Borysławski, Cain C.T. Clark, Jari A. Laukkanen, Piotr Gronek, Wrocław University of Life and Environmental Sciences, Department of Anthropology, Wrocław, Poland, Coventry University, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Coventry
This study aimed to determine the effect of 16 minutes of thermal stress followed by 2 minutes of cold water immersion on the physiological parameters of fifty-five sedentary men (mean age 20.15±1.30 years), who were exposed to 16 minutes of sauna (temperature: 90-91°C; relative humidity: 14-16%) followed by 2 minutes of cold water immersion (12°C). The participants' somatic characteristics were determined
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Evaluation of Risks and Benefits of Physical Activity of Hypertensives and Normotensives: Fighting a Societal Burden Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-03-01 Rui Brás, University of Beira Interior, Sport Sciences Department, Covilhã, Portugal, Dulce Esteves, Ricardo Gouveia Rodrigues, Paulo Duarte, Ana Gouveia, Kelly O’Hara, Paulo Pinheiro, University of Beira Interior, Sport Sciences Department, Covilhã, Portugal, University of Beira Interior, Business and Economics Department, Covilhã, Portugal, University of Beira Interior, Business and Economics Department
Physical Activity (PA) is considered a coadjutant factor in the control of hypertension, helping to control this societal burden. This study investigates the factors that may influence the adoption of PA recommendations by hypertensive individuals by comparing physical activity patterns among hypertensives and normotensives and the importance placed on PA by both groups. Data from 966 Portuguese participants
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The Effects of A 6-Week Plyometric Training Programme on Sand Versus Wooden Parquet Surfaces on the Physical Performance Parameters of Well-Trained Young Basketball Players Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2020-03-01 Gokmen Ozen, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Department of Physical Education and Sports Teacher Education, Canakkale, Turkey, Ozdemir Atar, Hurmuz Koc, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Department of Coaching Education, Canakkale, Turkey, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Department of Coaching Education, Canakkale
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of plyometric training on sand and wooden parquet training surfaces on the physical performance parameters of young male basketball players. Twelve well-trained young male basketball players with age 17.58±0.5 years, body mass 87.73±9.82 kg, and height 193.75±7.02 cm were voluntarily involved in the study. All participants were grouped randomly
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Research Quality Evaluation in Social Sciences: The Case of Criteria on the Conditions and Requirements for Academic Promotion in Serbia, Slovenia and Montenegro Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2019-09-01 Stevo Popovic, University of Montenegro, Faculty for Sport and Physical Education, Niksic, Montenegro, Sanja Pekovic, Radenko M. Matic, University of Montenegro, Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management, Kotor, Montenegro, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, Novi Sad, Serbia
ABSTRACT The primary goal of the present paper is to analyse and compare the criteria on the conditions and requirements for academic promotion in three countries: Serbia, Slovenia and Montenegro. The University of Novi Sad, the University of Ljubljana, and the University of Montenegro were selected to be subjects in this study. The sources used for the analyses in this study were the official criteria
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Psychological State and Behavioural Profiles of Freshman Enrolled in College and University Instructional Physical Activity Programmes under Different Policy Conditions Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2019-09-01 Moosong Kim, Northeastern State University, College of Education, Department of Health and Kinesiology, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, United States, Bradley J. Cardinal, Oregon State University, College of Public Health and Human Science, School of Biological and Population Health Sciences, Kinesiology Program, Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Between late adolescence and early adulthood, people experience a precipitous decline in their participation in physical activity. Those attending college or university are often presented with opportunities to partake in physical activity, sometimes under compulsory conditions and sometimes under elective conditions. This study examined the psychological and behavioural characteristics of freshman
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Manner of Execution and Efficacy of Reception in Men’s Beach Volleyball Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2019-09-01 Jose M. Palao, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, United States, Ana Lopez-Martinez, David Valades, Elena Hernandez, Catholic University of San Antonio, Murcia, Spain, University of Alcala, Alcala de Henares, Spain, Pablo de Olavide University, Sevilla, Spain
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the way the reception was executed on the efficacy of the reception in men’s beach volleyball. The sample of this study was composed of 5,161 receptions, corresponding to 84 matches (179 sets) of the Men’s Beach Volleyball World Tour organized by the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB). The sample included only confrontations between
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Factors Affecting Critical Features of Fundamental Movement Skills in Young Children Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2019-09-01 Miha Marinsek, University of Maribor, Faculty of Education, Maribor, Slovenia, Iva Blazevic, Silvester Liposek, University of Pula, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Croatia, University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Maribor, Slovenia
Despite significant advances in the knowledge and understanding of associations between the phenomenon of excess body weight (hereafter “overweightness”) and fundamental movement skill (FMS) proficiency, the question of how overweightness affects critical features of movement remains unanswered. This study examined the differences in the proficiency of FMS between boys and girls with different weight
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How grit is Related to Objectively Measured Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity in School Student Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2019-09-01 Vello Hein, University of Tartu, Institute of Sport Sciences and Physiotherapy, Tartu, Estonia, Hanna Kalajas-Tilga, Andre Koka, Lennart Raudsepp, Henri Tilga, University of Tartu, Institute of Sport Sciences and Physiotherapy, Tartu, Estonia, University of Tartu, Institute of Sport Sciences and Physiotherapy, Tartu, Estonia, University of Tartu, Institute of Sport Sciences and Physiotherapy, Tartu
This study aimed to estimate parameters of the model in which perseverance of effort and consistency of interest of grit scale are related directly to objectively measured physical activity (PA) and indirectly via PA intention in school students (N = 209) aged 12 to 14 years. The Grit Scale was used to estimate the consistency of interests and perseverance of efforts. The measure for intention consisted
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Examination of Exercise-Induced Skeletal and Cardiac Muscle Damage in Terms of Smoking Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2019-09-01 Gokhan Ipekoglu, Sinop University, Sports Sciences Faculty, Sinop, Turkey, Halil Taskın, Omer Senel, Selcuk University, Sports Sciences, Faculty, Konya, Turkey, Gazi University, Sports Sciences Faculty, Ankara, Turkey
This study aimed to investigate the effect of acute endurance exercise on cardiac and skeletal muscles in smokers and non-smokers. Eight daily smokers (28.44 ± 3.94 years) and nine non-smokers (29.62 ± 3.46 years) were included. The subjects were not trained and performed continuous endurance exercise on a treadmill for 40 minutes at 70% of maximal heart rate. Venous blood samples were collected at
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Burnout and Coping Strategies among Private Fitness Centre Employees Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2019-09-01 Yannis S. Georgiou, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Physical Education and Sport Science, Athens, Greece, Aggeliki Fotiou, Hellenic Open University, Faculty of Business Administration, Patras, Greece
This study aimed to examine the relationships between burnout and coping strategies among private health and fitness centre employees. Using a stratified random sampling method, a sample of 205 employees (50.7% males and 49.3% females) (51.2% full time and 48.8% part-time) completed the Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey (MBI–GS) and Ways of Coping Survey questionnaires. Statistical analysis
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Match Analysis in Handball: A Systematic Review Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2019-09-01 Willian Roque Ferrari, University of Coimbra, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Coimbra, Portugal, Hugo Sarmento, Vasco Vaz, University of Coimbra, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Research Unit for Sport and Physical Activity (CIDAF), Coimbra, Portugal, University of Coimbra, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Research Unit for Sport and Physical Activity
The main objective of this research is to focus on a systematic review of the literature on handball, to identify potential areas for future research in this specific area of specialization. The most common research topics were identified, their methodologies were described, and the evolutionary tendencies of this area of research were systematized. Within a systematic review of the Web of Science
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The Development of an Online Surveillance of Digital Media Use in Early Childhood Questionnaire- SMALLQ™- For Singapore Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2019-09-01 Michael Yong Hwa Chia, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Physical Education and Sports Science Academic Group, Singapore, Lee Yong Tay, Terence Buan Kiong Chua, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Office of Education Research, Singapore, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Physical Education and Sports Science
Digital media engagement in families in Singaporean society is increasing at an unprecedented pace. Limited research in the last five years in Singapore shows that young children experience significant amounts of screen time from television, computers and other forms of mobile digital devices, even before primary school. For children, digital media use can aid with learning, but its overuse has inimical
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The Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Skeletal Muscle Morphological Changes and Denervation Gene expression of Aged Rats Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2019-09-01 Seyed Morteza Tayebi, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Faculty of Sport Science, Department of Exercise Physiology, Core Research of Health Physiology and Physical Activity, Tehran, Iran, Marefat Siahkouhian, Mohammad Keshavarz, Mojgan Yousefi, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Faculty of Educational Science, Department of Exercise Science, Ardabil, Iran, Tarbiat Modares University, Faculty of Humanities
Muscle denervation is one of the most critical pathological factors involved in muscle atrophy as a result of ageing. This study aims to investigate the chronic effect of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on cross-sectional areas and muscle denervation genes, interpreted in the plantaris muscle atrophy of aged rats. Twenty-eight aged and young rats were divided into four different groups, including
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The Influence of Coaches’ Instruction on Technical Actions, Tactical Behaviour, and External Workload in Football Small-Sided Games Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2019-03-01 Jorge Batista, University Institute of Maia, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (ISMAI), Maia, Portugal, Bruno Goncalves, Jaime Sampaio, Julia Castro, Eduardo Abade, Bruno Travassos, Research Centre in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development (CIDESD), Vila Real, Portugal, Research Centre in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development (CIDESD), Vila Real,
Th is study aimed to explore the eff ects of previous instruction on technical, tactical and external workload performances in football small-sided games. Two 7-a-side balanced competitive teams received instructions regarding the rules of the small-sided games proposed. Additionally, one team received instructions from the coach regarding the collective tactical behaviour required for each exercise
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The Effects of Weekly Recreational Soccer Intervention on the Physical Fitness Level of Sedentary Young Men Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2019-03-01 Alper Aslan, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, School of Physical Education and Sports, Coaching Education, Hatay, Turkey, Yasar Salci, Alpay Guvenc, Antalya Akdeniz University, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Coaching Education, Antalya, Turkey, Antalya Akdeniz University, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Coaching Education, Antalya, Turkey
Recreational soccer (RS) has a great potential to improve the physical fi tness levels of diverse populations when performed two to three times per week. However, to date, only Beato and collaborators have examined the eff ects of once-a-week RS on physical fi tness, even though this frequency is widespread among participants. Th us, this study aimed to investigate the eff ect of weekly performed RS
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Comparison of the Static and Dynamic Balance Between Normal-Hearing and Hearing-Impaired Wrestlers Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2019-03-01 Betul Coskun, Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Education, Department of Physical Education and Sports, Ankara, Turkey, Gurcan Unlu, Bahman Golshaei, Settar Kocak, Sadettin Kirazcı, Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Education, Department of Physical Education and Sports, Ankara, Turkey, Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Education, Department of Physical Education and
Balance is fundamental in sport, especially when there is an opponent. Although balance can be improved with practice, it is highly aff ected by nervous system disorders, particularly by vestibular disorders and visual impairment. Th e purpose of this study was to compare static and dynamic balance between normal and hearing-impaired wrestlers. Th e participants were 52 young male hearing-impaired
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Regional Differences in Adult Body Height in Kosovo Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2019-03-01 Bojan Masanovic, University of Montenegro, Faculty for Sport and Physical Education, Niksic, Montenegro, Tonci Bavcevic, Ivan Prskalo, University of Split, Faculty of Kinesiology, Split, Croatia, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Teacher Education, Zagreb, Croatia
Th is study aimed to test average body heights in both the male and females of Kosovo, as well as the diff erences in heights of both sexes in relation to the Kosovo administrative regions. A total of 1623 subjects participated in the research: 830 boys and 793 girls all attending their fi nal year of secondary school. Th e anthropometric measurements were taken for subjects of both sexes from fi ve
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Connection in the Fresh Air: A Study on the Benefits of Participation in an Electronic Tracking Outdoor Gym Exercise Programme Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2019-03-01 Urban Johnson, Halmstad University, Center of Research on Welfare, Health and Sport, Halmstad, Sweden, Andreas Ivarsson, James Parker, Mark B. Andersen, Ingrid Svetoft, Halmstad University, Center of Research on Welfare, Health and Sport, Halmstad, Sweden, Halmstad University, Center of Research on Welfare, Health and Sport, Halmstad, Sweden, Halmstad University, Center of Research on Welfare, Health
Th is study aimed to explore whether a six-week intervention, based on participation in outdoor exercise, including activity-tracking devices and combined with individual consulting sessions, can both increase physical activity and yield positive changes in physiological and psychological health measures. A total of six participants, with a mean age of 41.2 (range 33-50 years), completed the ten-week
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Exponential versus linear tapering in junior elite soccer players: effects on physical match performance according to playing positions Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2019-03-01 Marino Krespi, University of Split, Faculty of Kinesiology, Split, Croatia, Goran Sporis, Stevo Popovic, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Kinesiology, Zagreb, Croatia, University of Montenegro, Faculty for Sport and Physical Education, Niksic, Montenegro
Th e purpose of the present study was to investigate the eff ects of exponential and linear tapering protocols on the distance covered according to playing positions among junior elite soccer players. One-hundred and fi ft y-eight junior elite soccer players (mean age: 17.07±0.79 years; mean height: 177.85±6.64 cm; mean weight: 71.27±7.96 kg; mean body-mass index: 22.50±1.66 kg/m2) were randomly selected
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Respiratory Parameters in Elite Finn-Class Sailors Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2019-03-01 Luka Pezelj, University of Split, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Split, Croatia, Boris Milavic, Marko Erceg, University of Split, Faculty of Kinesiology, Split, Croatia, University of Split, Faculty of Kinesiology, Split, Croatia
Spirometry is an essential test for assessing the state of the respiratory system. It provides the measurement of the ventilation volumes and fl ows expressed in absolute and relative values. Among elite athletes, the values of ventilation parameters are usually higher than the norm; therefore the interpretation of individual results of elite athletes in relation to the general healthy population is
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Fathers – An Untapped Resource for Increasing Physical Activity among African American Girls Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2019-03-01 Tara B. Blackshear, Towson University, Department of Kinesiology, Towson, MD, USA
African American girls’ physical activity signifi cantly declines during adolescence. Single mothers are raising many African American girls. Research on the benefi ts of fathers’ involvement on physical activity is minimal, especially regarding girls. Th e current study examines the impact that fathers’ involvement and family structure have on physical activity behaviours among African American adolescent
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Neuromuscular Adaptations after Blood Flow Restriction Training Combined with Nutritional Supplementation: A Preliminary Study Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2019-03-01 Ivan Chulvi-Medrano, University of Alicante, Faculty of Education, Department of General and Specific Didactics, Alicante, Spain, Moises Picon-Martinez, Miguel Garcia-Jaen, Juan Manuel Cortell-Tormo, Yasser Alakhdar, Gilberto Laurentino, University of Alicante, Faculty of Education, Department of General and Specific Didactics, Alicante, Spain, University of Alicante, Faculty of Education, Department
Blood fl ow restriction training (BFRT) has been shown to be an eff ective alternative technique to conventional resistance training to increase skeletal muscle hypertrophy and strength. However, neuromuscular response to BFRT in combination with nutritional supplementation has rarely been studied. Th e purpose of this study was to investigate the eff ects of BFRT combined with creatine monohydrate
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Jumping Exercise Restores Stretching-Induced Power Loss in Healthy Adults Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2018-09-01 Hyun Chul Jung, University of Louisiana at Monroe, College of Health and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Kinesiology, Louisiana, USA, Nan Hee Lee, Sukho Lee, Georgia Institute of Technology, College of Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, Atlanta, USA, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, College of Education and Human Development, Department of Counseling, Health, and Kinesiology, Texas, USA
Th e purpose of this study was to examine the acute eff ects of jumping exercise (JE) immediately aft er diff erent stretching protocols on fl exibility and power in healthy adults. Th is study was conducted with a balanced crossover design. Th irteen healthy males (25.4±3.46 years old) voluntarily participated in this study. All participants randomly completed four trials, including three diff erent
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Is Social Capital Associated with Academic Achievement in Lithuanian High-school Students? A Population-based Study Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2018-09-01 Dario Novak, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Kinesiology, Zagreb, Croatia, Arunas Emeljanovas, Brigita Mieziene, Branislav Antala, Lovro Stefan, Ichiro Kawachi, Lithuanian Sports University, Faculty of Sports Education, Kaunas, Lithuania, Lithuanian Sports University, Faculty of Sports Education, Kaunas, Lithuania, Comenius University, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, Bratislava, Slovakia
The present study aims to determine the associations between family, neighbourhood, and school social capital with academic achievement among Lithuanian high-school students. The study included 1854 high-school students (901 males and 953 females) aged 16-18 years. At the end of the school year, the students’ achievements were measured as an average grade. Family, neighbourhood, and school social capital
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Effect of the FIFA 11+ Programme on Vertical Jump Performance in Elite Male Youth Soccer Players Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2018-09-01 Hadi Akbari, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Faculty of Sport Science, Department of Corrective Exercises and Sports Injuries, Kerman, Iran, Mansour Sahebozamani, Ablolhamid Daneshjoo, Mohammadtaghi Amiri-Khorasani, University of Zabol, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Zabol, Sistan & Baluchestan, Iran, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman
Despite the success of the FIFA 11+ programme in preventing injury, convincing coaches and players to do these exercises is diffi cult only in order to prevent injury, unless the programme can be shown to have a positive and direct impact on the performance. Th is study aims to investigate the eff ect of the FIFA 11+ programme on vertical jump performance in male elite-youth soccer players. Twenty-four
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Interval Training with Blood Flow Restriction on Aerobic Performance among Young Soccer Players at Transition Phase Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2018-09-01 Ali Reza Amani, Shomal University, Sport Science Faculty, Amol, Iran, Hassan Sadeghi, Taher Afsharnezhad, University Putra Malaysia, Department of Sport Studies, Selangor, Malaysia, Shomal University, Sport Science Faculty, Amol, Iran
Th e purpose of current study is investigating eff ect of Blood Flow Restriction Interval Training on aerobic performance among young football players during transition phase of periodization. Twenty eight young male football players were recruited in this study. Subjects were randomly divided into three groups: control, Normal Interval without Kaatsu, and Interval with Kaatsu. Exercise protocol was
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Comparison of Training Volumes in Different Elite Sportspersons According to Sex, Age, and Sport Practised Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2018-09-01 Jose M. Saavedra, Reykjavik University, School of Science and Engineering, Sports Science Department, Physical Activity, Physical Education, Health and Sport Research Centre (PAPESH), Reykjavik, Iceland, Sveinn Þorgeirsson, Hafrun Kristjansdottir, Kristjan Halldorsson, Margret L. Guðmundsdottir, Ingi Þ. Einarsson, Reykjavik University, School of Science and Engineering, Sports Science Department, Physical
Training is a complex process that depends, among other factors, on the intensity and volume of training. Th e objective of this study was to analyse the volume of training in several sports as a function of sex and age. Th e study sample consisted of 302 sportspersons (men, n=132; women, n=170) who participated in the 16th Games of the Small States of Europe (1st to 6th June 2015) in representing
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The Relationship between Objectively Measured Physical Activity and Fundamental Motor Skills in 8 to 11 Years Old Children from the Czech Republic Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2018-09-01 Vlado Balaban, Palacky University, Faculty of Physical Culture, Olomouc, Czech Republic
Th e aim of this research was to explore the relationship between objectively measured physical activity and fundamental motor skills in 8-to-11-year-old children from the Czech Republic. Th e research sample consisted of 201 children (108 boys and 93 girls) aged 8-11 from Olomouc, Czech Republic. Th e Test of Gross Motor Development 2 was used to assess the level of children’s fundamental motor skills
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The Relationship between Previous Lower Extremity Injury, Body Weight and Bilateral Eccentric Hamstring Strength Imbalance in Young Soccer Players Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2018-09-01 Anil Isık, Acibadem Sports, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Istanbul, Turkey, Gurcan Unlu, Omer Batin Gozubuyuk, Turgay Aslanyurek, Can Bereceli, Middle East Technical University, Department of Physical Education and Sports, Ankara, Turkey, Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of Sports Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey, Acibadem Sports, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Istanbul
Th is study aims to investigate the eff ect of lower extremity (LE) injuries on bilateral hamstring eccentric strength imbalance (HSI) and to determine the relationship between body weight (BW) and HSI in young male soccer players. Eighty-eight young soccer players aged 14-19 in Turkey voluntarily participated in this study. Eccentric hamstring strength measurements were taken using a NordBord® Hamstring
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Burnout and Paths to Turnover Intentions among South African Sport Coaches Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2018-09-01 Alliance Kubayi, Tshwane University of Technology, Department of Sport, Rehabilitation and Dental Sciences, Pretoria, South Africa
Th is study investigated burnout and turnover intentions among 119 South African sport coaches (78 males and 38 females) aged 18 to 64 years (M = 30.28, SD = 9.83 years), who were recruited to participate in the study. Data were collected using the Maslach Burnout Inventory and Turnover Intentions Questionnaire. Th e results showed that sport coaches reported low levels of emotional exhaustion and
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Post-Match Changes in Muscle Damage Markers among U-21 Soccer Players Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2018-09-01 Nebojsa Trajkovic, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, Novi Sad, Serbia, Goran Sporis, Tomislav Vlahovic, Dejan Madic, Marko Gusic, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Kinesiology, Zagreb, Croatia, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Kinesiology, Zagreb, Croatia, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, Novi Sad, Serbia, University of Novi Sad, Faculty
This study aimed to investigate the effect of official soccer matches on selected markers of muscle damage in U-21 soccer players. A group of 19 trained, healthy male soccer players from the junior category took part in this study. Blood samples were assessed pre-match and immediately after a match in response to a competitive (2×45 min) soccer match. Analysis was performed for muscle damage and inflammatory
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The Brain and Movement: How Physical Activity Affects the Brain Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2018-09-01 Andrea De Giorgio, eCampus University, Faculty of Psychology, Novedrate, Italy, Goran Kuvačić, Mirjana Milić, Johnny Padulo, University of Split, Faculty of Kinesiology, Split, Croatia, University of Split, Sport Performance Laboratory, Split, Croatia, University of Split, Faculty of Kinesiology, Split, Croatia, University of Split, Sport Performance Laboratory, Split, Croatia, University of Split
In recent years, many studies have demonstrated the importance of movement for the human body, from the improvement of cardiovascular effi cacy to the enhancement of muscular functions, metabolic balance, and organ systems. Th e brain is no exception and benefi ts greatly from movement, both structurally and functionally. Memory, creativity, and intelligence, are only a few of the many things that
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Physical Activity Cannot be Treated as a Predictor of Anthropological Status among Six-year-old Children Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2018-03-01 Franjo Lovrić, University of Mostar, Faculty of Science and Education, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Petra Mandić Jelaska, Žarko Bilić, University of Split, Faculty of Kinesiology, Split, Croatia, University of Mostar, Faculty of Science and Education, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between physical activity and anthropological status in six-year-old children. The study was conducted on 30 boys (years 6.34 ± 0.51) and 30 girls (years 6.21 ± 0.59). Six tests for motor ability evaluation, two measures for assessing morphological characteristics, and a questionnaire for assessing physical activity and sedentary activities
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Force-Velocity Profiles of Elite Athletes Tested on a Cycle Ergometer Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2018-03-01 Predrag R. Bozic, Serbian Institute of Sport and Sports Medicine, Belgrade, Serbia, Bobana Berjan Bacvarevic, University of Montenegro, Faculty for Sport and Physical Education, Niksic, Montenegro
The present study explored the sensitivity of the force-velocity (F-V) modelling approach obtained from maximal sprints on a leg cycle ergometer to detect selective changes of the mechanical capacities of the lower body muscles associated with high-level training. Specifically, we assumed that the F-V relationship parameters, such as maximum force (F0), velocity (V0), power (PM) and slope, would differ
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A Physical Activity Learning Module Improves Medical Students’ Skills and Confidence for Advising Patients about Physical Activity Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2018-03-01 Sandra Mandic, University of Otago, Active Living Laboratory, School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Dunedin, New Zealand, Hamish Wilson, Monika Clark-Grill, Diana O’Neill, University of Otago, Dunedin School of Medicine, Dunedin, New Zealand, University of Otago, Dunedin School of Medicine, Dunedin, New Zealand, University of Otago, Department of Primary Healthcare and General
Physicians’ knowledge, confidence, and prior training will influence physical activity (PA) counselling in general practice. This study evaluated the effects of a PA learning module on knowledge, skills, and attitudes toward PA counselling in third-year medical students. Students (n=216; age: 21.1±2.2 years; 47% males; participation rate 91%) participated in a PA learning module that included tutorials
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Differences in Physical Activity and Academic Performance between Urban and Rural Schoolchildren in Slovenia Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2018-03-01 Vedrana Sember, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Sports, Ljubljana, Slovenia, Shawnda A. Morrison, Gregor Jurak, Marjeta Kovač, Gregor Starc, University of Primorska, Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies, Koper, Slovenia, University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences, Izola, Slovenia, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Sports, Ljubljana, Slovenia, University
In Slovenia, the existing studies of relations between physical activity (PA), academic performance (AP) and urbanization grade have used subjective self-reporting tools for assessing physical activity, which usually led to an underestimation of true PA. We have attempted to overcome this and have investigated the link between PA in rural and urban Slovenian schoolchildren by an objective assessment
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Discriminate Scoring Skills and Non-Scoring Skills According to Results in the Brazilian Men’s Volleyball SuperLeague Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2018-03-01 Aluizio Otávio Gouvêa Ferreira Oliveira, 1University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Department of Sports Sciences, Vila Real, Portugal, Luís Miguel Teixeira Vaz, Júlio Cesar Pastore, Paulo Vicente João, 1University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Department of Sports Sciences, Vila Real, Portugal, 1University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Department of Sports Sciences
Th is study analysed the Brazilian SuperLeague Men’s Volleyball 2011/2012 season and 2012/2013 season, in an attempt to identify the game-related factors allowing the determination of winning and losing teams. All games (n=294) of the Brazilian SuperLeague Men’s Volleyball 2011/2012 season and 2012/2013 season were analysed. In the 2011/2012 season, the Total Set Actions (TSETA) and Total Points Made
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Perceived Autonomy Support and Basic Psychological Needs of Participants in a Women’s Health-Related Exercise Programme according to Exercise Stage of Change and Exercise Type Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2018-03-01 Shabnam Mehrtash, Middle East Technical University, Physical Education and Sports Department, Ankara, Turkey, Mustafa Levent Ince, Middle East Technical University, Physical Education and Sports Department, Ankara, Turkey
This study applied the self-determination theory to examine the perceived autonomy support and basic psychological needs of women participating in a health-related exercise programme with respect to exercise stage of change (three stages including Preparation, Action, and Maintenance) and exercise type (Aerobic vs Strength & Flexibility). The sample consisted of 316 women (M age=25.1 years, SD=7.2)
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The Perception of the Autonomy Supportive Behaviour as a Predictor of Perceived Effort and Physical Self-esteem among School Students from Four Nations Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2018-03-01 Vello Hein, University of Tartu, Institute of Sport Sciences and Physiotherapy, Tartu, Estonia, Arunas Emeljanovas, Francis Ries, Irena Valantine, Judit H. Ekler, Pablo Galán López, Lithuanian Sports University, Kaunas, Lithuania, University of Seville, Department of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Seville, Spain, Lithuanian Sports University, Kaunas, Lithuania, University
Grounded in self-determination theory (SDT), this study tested a model of motivational sequence in which perceived autonomy support from teachers in a physical education (PE) context predicted the perceived effort and physical self-esteem via self-determined motivation in school students. School students aged 12 to 16 years from Estonia (N = 816), Lithuania (N = 706), Hungary (N = 664), and Spain (N
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Muscle Damage Indicators after Land and Aquatic Plyometric Training Programmes Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2018-03-01 Vlatka Wertheimer, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Kinesiology, Zagreb, Croatia, Ljubomir Antekolovic, Branka R. Matkovic, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Kinesiology, Zagreb, Croatia, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Kinesiology, Zagreb, Croatia
Plyometric training is an important part of athletic conditioning with many significant benefits, including improved motor abilities and performance, but it can also increase the serum indices of muscle damage, collagen breakdown, muscle swelling, and soreness. Due to the physical characteristics of water, plyometric training in water presents less eccentric contraction, facilitates faster transition
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Middle School Students’ Free-living Physical Activity on Physical Education Days, Non-physical Education Days, and Weekends Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2018-03-01 Risto Marttinen, California State University, Fullerton, College of Health & Human Development, Department of Kinesiology, Fullerton, CA, USA, Ray N. Fredrick III, Stephen S. Silverman, Columbia University, Teachers College, New York, NY, USA, Columbia University, Teachers College, New York, NY, USA
This study measured students’ free-living Physical Activity (PA) in order to examine activity patterns of youth. Students (N=221) in 12-classes wore accelerometers to measure their PA over six weeks in and out-of-school while participating in a fitness unit. PA was significantly higher during Non-PE-Days and PE-Days than on Sundays. PA was significantly higher during baseline than weeks five and six
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The Effect of Kick Type on the Relationship between Kicking Leg Muscle Activation and Ball Velocity Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Pub Date : 2018-03-01 Ali Onur Cerrah, Anadolu University, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Department of Coaching Education, Eskisehir, Turkey, Abdullah Ruhi Soylu, Hayri Ertan, Adrian Lees, Hacettepe University, School of Medicine, Biophysics Department, Ankara, Turkey, Anadolu University, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Department of Coaching Education, Eskisehir, Turkey, Emeritus Professor
This study aimed to identify the effects of different kick types on the relationship between kicking leg muscle activation and ball velocity. The muscle activation of selected knee extensor and flexor muscles of 10 amateur soccer players were measured using electromyography during the performance of six maximal soccer kick types. The highest ball velocity was achieved by the instep kick (96.2 km/hr-1)