Vol 25 issue 7, July, 2025
Art # 147 pp. 1318–1325
Comparative analyses of psychological and training characteristics in judo competitors and non-competitors: Mental strength, self-efficacy, grit, resilience, self-control, aggression, mental health, and life satisfaction
LEANDRO DE LORENCO-LIMA, PH.D1, DANIERY ROSARIO, M.A., CMPC2, STACEY GAINES, PH.D.3
1,3Liberty University, Department Of Psychology, UNITED STATES.
2Dominican University of California, Department of Applied Sport and Performance Psychology, UNITED STATES.
Published online: July 31, 2025
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2025
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2025.07147
Art # 148 pp. 1326–1333
Improving the development of special endurance in hand-to-hand combat athletes
ANTON VOROZHEIKIN1, ASYLBEK ESHIEV2, MAKSUT KAZYMOV3, IVAN BOCHARIN4, ZINAGUL DZHOOSHBEKOVА5, OKSANA ZATSEPINA6, ANDREY LABUNETS7, DAULET ZHUMADILOV8, MIRBANU AIKHOZHAYEVA9, NATALYA BALASHKEVICH10, EVGENI IVANOV11, VLADISLAV BAKAYEV12, ALEXEY GALUNIN13, ALEXANDR KOMAROV14
1,12,13Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, St. Petersburg, RUSSIA
2,5Osh State University, Osh, KYRGYZSTAN
3,10Semey Medical University, NCJSC, Semey, KAZAKHSTAN
4Privolzhsky Research Medical University, Nizhny Novgorod, RUSSIA
6Altai State University, Barnaul, RUSSIA
7,8,9Astana Medical University, NCJSC, Astana, KAZAKHSTAN
11Faculty of Public Health, Medical University–Sofia, BULGARIA
14ITMO University, St. Petersburg, RUSSIA
Published online: July 31, 2025
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2025
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2025.07148
Art # 149 pp. 1334–1342
Hemodynamic modeling of aerobic adaptation in football players through interval-functional training
RAKHMET SAUTOV1, VALERIA TYSHCHENKO2, FEDIR TOVSTOPYATKO3, IHOR DYADECHKO4, YERLAN UTEGENOV5, YERLAN SHANKULOV6, ADILBAY TASTANOV7, MUKHTAR YESKALIYEV8
1,5,6,7,8Kazakh Academy of Sports and Tourism, Almaty, KAZAKHSTAN
2,3,4Zaporizhzhia National University, Zaporizhzhia, UKRAINE
Published online: July 31, 2025
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2025
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2025.07149
Art # 150 pp. 1343–1352
Dispositional determinants of mental tension in future coaches
IHOR HALIAN1, IHOR POPOVYCH2, INNA MYKHAILYUK3, ANDRII HALIAN4, ANATOLIY KONONENKO5, KOSTYANTYN KRUGLOV6, IHOR HOIAN7
1,4Lviv Polytechnic National University, Lviv, UKRAINE
2Kherson State University, Kherson, UKRAINE
2Mykola Yarmachenko Institute of Special Pedagogy and Psychology, NAPS of Ukraine, Kyiv, UKRAINE
2National Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, UKRAINE
3Interregional Academy of Personnel Management, Kyiv, UKRAINE
5Odesa I. I. Mechnikov National University, Odesa, UKRAINE
6Institute of Psychology and Entrepreneurship, Kozyn, Kyiv region, UKRAINE
7Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, UKRAINE
Published online: July 31, 2025
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2025
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2025.07150
Art # 151 pp. 1353–1364
Theoretical and methodological foundations for improving technical skills of highly skilled athletes in track and field competitions
ANDRII KOLOT1, SERHII SOVENKO2, OLEKSANDR REZANOV3
1,2,3National University of Ukraine on Physical Education and Sport, Kiev, UKRAINE
Published online: July 31, 2025
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2025
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2025.07151
Art # 152 pp. 1365–1374
Status of swimming skills development among swimmers of different ages and genders - medalists at the XXXIII Olympic Games 2024, Paris, France
IVAN GANCHAR1, OLEKSEY GANCHAR2, CONSTANTIN CIORBA3, SERHEY MEDYNSKYI4, ANDREJ PROTSENKO5, VICTORIA TSYBULSKA6, OLEKSANDR KYRIIENKO7, HANNA SUKHANOVA8, VLADIMIR POTOP9
1,4,5,6,7,8“Bohdan Khmelnitsky” Melitopol State Pedagogical University, UKRAINE
2Odessa Polytechnic National University, UKRAINE
3”Ion Creanga” State Pedagogical University, Chisinau, REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
9National University of Science and Technology “Politehnica” Bucharest, Pitesti University Center, Pitesti, ROMANIA
9Moldova State University, Institute of Physical Education and Sport, Chisinau, REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
Published online: July 31, 2025
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2025
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2025.07152
Art # 153 pp. 1375–1384
Impact of the use of training programs for mixed martial arts qualified fighters with different fighting styles on the efficiency of competitive activity
ZHANNETA KOZINA1, OLEKSANDR PUSTOMELNIK1, YURII BOYCHUK2, OLEKSII KOZIN3, IRYNA SOBKO1, STANISLAV POLISHCHUK1, OLGA SHYYAN4
1Department of Olympic and Professional Sports, Sports Games and Tourism, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, H.S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University, UKRAINE
2Rector, H. S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University, UKRAINE
3Educational and scientific Laboratory of Biophysics, Biomechanics and Kinesiology, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, H. S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University, UKRAINE
4Department of Physical Education and Health Fundamentals, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies (Prydniprovska State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture), UKRAINE
Published online: July 31, 2025
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2025
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2025.07153
Art # 154 pp. 1385–1393
Wheelchair hockey and inclusion: An emotional and relational analysis in lower secondary school
MARIA GIOVANNA TAFURI1, GIANLUCA GRAVINO2, DAVIDE DI PALMA3, FABIOLA PALMIERO4, GENEROSO ROMANO5
1Pegaso University, ITALY
2,3University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", ITALY
4University of Macerata - University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, ITALY
5University of Naples “Parthenope”, ITALY
Published online: July 31, 2025
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2025
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2025.07154
Art # 155 pp. 1394–1402
Influence of skill training variations on technical and physical performance in youth soccer
İSMAİL MERT1, YILMAZ UÇAN2, KERİM SÖZBİR3
1Ministry of National Education, Düzce Provincial Directorate of National Education, Republic of TURKEY
2,3Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Department of Coaching Education, Bolu, TURKEY
Published online: July 31, 2025
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2025
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2025.07155
Art # 156 pp. 1403–1411
Optimizing pre-match preparation: Impact of four warm-up protocols on yo-yo IR2 and sprint performance in youth footballers
MERT ISBILIR1, IOANNIS ISPIRLIDIS2, ATHANASIOS CHATZINIKOLAOU3, GEORGIOS PAFIS4, ASIMENIA GIOFTSIDOU5
1,2,3,4,5Department of Physical Education & Sports Science, Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini, GREECE
Published online: July 31, 2025
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2025
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2025.07156
Art # 157 pp. 1412–1422
Performance profiles of university rugby 7s players in Fiji: Findings from an exploratory study
VARANISESE TAGIMAUCIA1, GERALD SANTHOSH D'SOUZA2
1,2Department of Post Graduate Studies and Research in Physical Education and Sports, Mangalore University, Karnataka, INDIA
Published online: July 31, 2025
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2025
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2025.07157
Art # 158 pp. 1423–1429
Motor competence in primary school children: A comparative study of two assessment methods
TAMARA NOVOTNÁ1, INGRID RUŽBARSKÁ2, DANIELA FALAT LEŰTTEROVÁ3, JOHANNA KRESS4
1,2,3Department of Music, Art and Physical Education, Faculty of Education, University of Prešov, Prešov, SLOVAKIA
4Research Group Exercise and Sport, Zurich University of Teacher Education, Zurich, SWITZERLAND
Published online: July 31, 2025
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2025
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2025.07158
Art # 159 pp. 1430–1437
Development of the Japanese version of the Bored for Sports Scale (BOSS-J): Which is the best way to measure degree or frequency?
FUTA YAHIRO1, YUYA WATANABE2
1Faculty of Wellness, Shigakkan University, JAPAN
2Faculty of Economics Department, Japan University of Economics, JAPAN
Published online: July 31, 2025
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2025
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2025.07159
Art # 160 pp. 1438–1444
Examining gender differences in ball reversal and paint touch usage in NCAA division I basketball games
GEORGIOS KARAMOUSALIDIS1, MARIA AGATHOKLEOUS2, IOANNIS TSIMPOURIS3, IOANNIS MICHAILIDIS4, PANAGIOTIS FOTEINAKIS5
1,2,3,4School of Physical Education & Sport Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Laboratory of Evaluation of Human Biological Performance, Thessaloniki, GREECE
5School of Physical Education & Sport Science, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, GREECE
Published online: July 31, 2025
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2025
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2025.07160
Art # 161 pp. 1445–1453
Surface electromyography assessment of infraspinatus injuries in competitive volleyball players
DHAYALAN K1, AKSHAY K2, AKASH TOM MATTAKOTTIL3, BABU SUBBIAH4, MOHANAKRISHNAN JAGADEVAN5, S JAYARAMAN6*
1,3,6Department of Physical Education and Sports, Central University of Tamil Nadu, INDIA
2,4Department of Physical Education, NIT Puducherry, Karaikal, INDIA
5Department of Neuro-Surgery, JIPMER, Puducherry, INDIA
Published online: July 31, 2025
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2025
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2025.07161
Art # 162 pp. 1454–1464
Effects of combined cold-water immersion and Swedish massage on muscle strength, fatigue, blood lactate levels, and exercise performance in male team sport athletes
SALINEE CHAIYAKUL1, NURADILA SOHREE2, JIRATCHAYA RACHANON3, NASRIN MUSALEE4, CHANISARA HUATHAE5, JUTAMAS SAENGDUANG6, SUPATTRA CHAIBAL7*
1,7Movement Science and Exercise Research Center, Department of Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, THAILAND
2,3,4,5,6Physical Therapy Department, School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, THAILAND
Published online: July 31, 2025
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2025
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2025.07162
Art # 163 pp. 1465–1475
Sensorimotor reaction indicators as measures of specialized training in qualified volleyball players across different roles
OLHA SHLONSKA1, OLHA BORYSOVA2, SVITLANA FEDORCHUK3, VOLODYMIR GAMALII4, YULIA YAKUSHEVA5, OLEKSANDR ZHYRNOV6, VIKTORIIA NAGORNA7
1,2,3,4,6,7National University of Ukraine on Physical Education and Sport, UKRAINE
5National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsya, UKRAINE
7Swiss Federal Institute of Sport Magglingen, SWITZERLAND
Published online: July 31, 2025
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2025
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2025.07163
Art # 164 pp. 1476–1481
Home advantage bias in yellow card allocation in Brazilian soccer
PEDRO FELIX1, MARTIM BOTTARO2, RAFAEL RODRIGUES CUNHA3, MATHEUS NOGUEIRA RABELLO4, NICOLAS BABAULT5, LEONARDO LAMAS6, DENIS CÉSAR LEITE VIEIRA7
1,4,7Graduate Program of Physical Education, University Catholic of Brasilia, Distrito Federal, BRAZIL
2,3,6College of Physical Education, University of Brasilia, Distrito Federal, BRAZIL
5,7Université Bourgogne Europe, INSERM, CAPS UMR 1093, Centre d’Expertise de la Performance, Dijon, FRANCE
Published online: July 31, 2025
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2025
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2025.07164
Art # 165 pp. 1482–1489
Decoding speed climbing: AI-powered biomechanical analysis of elite performance
SHUNKO ANDREY
Department of Physical Education and Coaching, Academy of Physical Education and Mass Sports, KAZAKHSTAN
Published online: July 31, 2025
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2025
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2025.07165
Art # 166 pp. 1490–1496
The effect of a 30-day step-up and step-down exercise program with gradual duration on blood glucose reduction
SUPRIYADI1, ABI FAJAR FATHONI2, MOCH YUNUS3, LOKANANTA TEGUH HARI WIGUNO4, DENNIS DWI KURNIAWAN5, INDI NI’MATUR ROHMATIKA6
1Sports Education Study Program, State University of Malang, INDONESIA
2,4Department of Physical Education, Health and Recreation, State University of Malang, INDONESIA
3Medical Study Program, State University of Malang, INDONESIA
5Department of Physical Education and Sport, State University of Yogyakarta, INDONESIA
6Kepanjen 7th State Elementary School, INDONESIA
Published online: July 31, 2025
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2025
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2025.07166
Art # 167 pp. 1497–1505
The effect of physical activity on body composition: a study of athletic and non-athletic students
MIHAELA BUTNARIU1
1Department of Physical Education and Sport; Faculty of Sciences, Physical Education and Informatics; Pitesti University Center; National University of Science and Technology Politehnica, Bucharest, ROMANIA
Published online: July 31, 2025
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2025
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2025.07167
Art # 168 pp. 1506–1513
Designing a palm pressure measurement device to improve motor coordination in freestyle swimming among female students
LINA YASEEN ABDULGHANI1, MUHHANAD YASEEN ABDULGHANI2, OMAR WALEED ABDULKAREEM3
1,3Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Baghdad University
2Directorate of Education Baghdad Al-Karkh Third, Ministry of Education
1,2,3IRAQ-BAGHDAD
Published online: July 31, 2025
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2025
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2025.07168
Art # 169 pp. 1514–1522
The Impact of Caffeine on Concentration and Performance in Sport Shooting
DENIS ČERVENKA1, VERONIKA VADOVIČOVÁ2, TOMÁŠ GREGOR3
1,2,3Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Comenius University Bratislava, SLOVAKIA
Published online: July 31, 2025
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2025
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2025.07169
Art # 170 pp. 1523–1531
Cognitive and ecological–dynamic approaches to enjoyment in youth volleyball: A comparative analysis
CLAUDIA COSTA1, SILVIA COPPOLA2, ESTER CELENTANO3, RODOLFO VASTOLA4
1Department of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, ITALY
2Department of Human Sciences, Philosophy & Education, University of Salerno, ITALY
1,3,4Department of Political and Social Studies, University of Salerno, ITALY
Published online: July 31, 2025
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2025
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2025.07170
Art # 171 pp. 1532–1539
Intervention strategies for functional disorders of the pediatric musculoskeletal system
MICHAELA SLOVÁKOVÁ1, MARTINA MANDZÁKOVÁ2, 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, 2025
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2025
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2025.07171
Art # 172 pp. 1540–1549
Exploring fitness and physical activity habits among civil defense personnel
MAJID AL BUSAFI1, ABDULLAH AL QAIDI2, KASHEF ZAYED3, NABIL GMADA4, ASHARUL KHAN5
1,3,4,5Sultan Qaboos University, P.O.Box: 32 Al-Khod, OMAN
2Education Ministry, P.O.Box: 132 Al-Khod, OMAN
Published online: July 31, 2025
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2025
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2025.07172
Art # 173 pp. 1550–1558
Linking foot arch, oxygen uptake and injury risk: A study of Indonesian futsal athletes
ARIF WICAKSONO1, ARTA FARMAWATI2, NENI TRILUSIANA RAHMAWATI3, HERIANTO HERIANTO4
1Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Tanjungpura, Pontianak
1,2,3,4Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta
4Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, INDONESIA
Published online: July 31, 2025
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2025
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2025.07173
Art # 174 pp. 1559–1567
The role of aerobic intervention programs in the rehabilitation of alcohol addiction: A holistic approach to recovery
V. JAYANANDHINI1, DR. D. RAJALAKSHMI2
1,2Alagappa University College of Physical Education, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, INDIA
Published online: July 31, 2025
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2025
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2025.07174
Art # 175 pp. 1568–1575
Physical fitness levels and characteristics of volleyball players across different age groups
SHUKURJON GAZIEV1*, MEKHRINIGOR YAKHSHIEVA2, ALISHER YAKUPBAEV3, MUATTAR ABDULLAEVA4, ANVARJON NAZAROV5, RAUSHAN JOLDASBAEVA6, GOLIBJON ERNAZAROV7, DILFUZA ZAYNITDINOVA8
1,8Uzbek State University of Physical Education and Sport, Chirchik, UZBEKISTAN
2Jizzakh State Pedagogical Institute, Jizzakh, UZBEKISTAN
3Nukus Branch of Uzbek State University of Physical Education and Sport, Nukus, UZBEKISTAN
4Namangan State University, Namangan, UZBEKISTAN
5University of Business and Science, Namangan, UZBEKISTAN
6Scientific Research Institute of Physical Education and Sports, Chirchik, UZBEKISTAN
7Fergana State University, Fergana, UZBEKISTAN
Published online: July 31, 2025
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2025
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2025.07175
Art # 176 pp. 1576–1585
Optimizing performance in floorball: A comprehensive analysis of ankle plantar-flexor muscle strength components
LĪGA VECBĒRZA1, LĪGA PLAKANE2
1Department of Teacher Education, University of Latvia, Faculty of Education Sciences and Psychology, LATVIA
2Department of Human and Animal Physiology, University of Latvia, Faculty of Medicine and Life Science, LATVIA
Published online: July 31, 2025
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2025
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2025.07176