Vol 26 issue 1 January 2026
Art # 1 pp. 3–11
The impact of official soccer matches on the biochemical and neuromuscular performance indicators of elite young players
THEOCHARIS KOMSIS1, GEORGIOS KOMSIS2, STERGIOS KOMSIS3, ZACHAROULA PAPADOPOULOU4, THOMAS METAXAS5, IOANNIS GISSIS6, IOANNIS S. VRABAS7
1,2,4,6,7Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GREECE
2,4,5Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GREECE
3Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Thessaly, GREECE
Published online: January 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: January 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.01001
Art # 2 pp. 12–19
Reflective analysis of indoor mini-court tennis coaching: Challenges in developing ball landing perception among intermediate recreational players
JUN WOO KWON
Department of Physical Education, Seoul National University, Seoul, SOUTH KOREA
Published online: January 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: January 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.01002
Art # 3 pp. 20–30
Evaluating meaning in life and its contributors in athletic and non-athletic college students
KYLE JAMES JAQUESS1, SNABU NEUPANE2, MELISSA INNERST3
1,2Psychology Department, Juniata College, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
3Mathematics and Computer Science Department, Dickinson College, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Published online: January 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: January 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.01003
Art # 4 pp. 31–39
Validation and reliability of a test instrument for assessing basic swimming competences in primary school children
JANA LABUDOVÁ1, ĽUBOŠ GRZNÁR2, MATÚŠ PUTALA3, EVA PROCHÁZKOVÁ4, LUKÁŠ ODRÁŠKA5
1,2,3,4Department of Outdoor Sports and Swimming, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Comenius University in Bratislava, SLOVAKIA
5Sports High School in Nitra, SLOVAKIA
Published online: January 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: January 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.01004
Art # 5 pp. 40–47
Physiological and psychological responses to an immersive virtual reality boxing exergame
JOSHUA A. KIDWELL1, ETHAN CHEN2, TRENT YAMAMOTO3, VISHRUTH SHATAGOPAM4, TIMOTHY KELLER5, JOSHUA THOMAS6, DYLAN CHO7, BRETT A. DOLEZAL8
1Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE, USA
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8Airway and UC Fit Digital Health-Exercise Physiology Research Laboratory, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
3Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
Published online: January 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: January 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.01005
Art # 6 pp. 48–54
The role of psychophysiological readiness in enhancing physical training of tank cadets
MAKSYM MISHYN1, VYACHESLAV HUNCHENKO2, OLEKSANDR BOLSHAKOV3, YEVHEN ISHCHENKO4, VASYL LUCYNIV5, SERHII FEDAK6, VLADYSLAV BILYK7, TETIANA LIUDOVYK8, TETIANA SHUTIEIEVA9, ANDRIY BALDETSKIY10, VITALII KLIUCHNYK11
1Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture, Department of Olympic and Professional Sport, Kharkiv, UKRAINE
2,3,5,6,7,11Military Institute of Tank Troops of the National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute", Department of Physical Education, Special Physical Training and Sports, Kharkiv, UKRAINE
4Ivan Kozhedub Kharkiv National University of the Air Force, Department of Physical Education, Special Physical Training and Sports, Kharkiv, UKRAINE
8Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi National Army Academy, Department of Physical Education, Special Trainіng and Sports, Lviv, UKRAINE; Stepan Gzhytskyi National University of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnologies of Lviv, Department of Physical Education and Sports, Lviv, UKRAINE
9Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture, Department of Athletics, Kharkiv, UKRAINE
10Military Institute of Telecommunication and Information Technologies Named After the Heroes of Kruty, Department of Physical Education, Special Physical Training and Sports, Kyiv, UKRAINE
Published online: January 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: January 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.01006
Art # 7 pp. 55–64
The role of service quality in shaping customer loyalty in an emerging golf market: Testing the moderating role of golf course image
DANG KHOA PHAM1, NGUYEN THI THUY VAN2
1,2Faculty of Sport Science, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, VIETNAM
Published online: January 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: January 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.01007
Art # 8 pp. 65–71
Influence of hand acceleration on putter face angle at impact event: An experimental study in amateur golfers
MINH HIEU VO1, THI THAM NGUYEN2, XUAN TIEN DAT NGUYEN3
1,3Faculty of Sport Science, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, VIETNAM
2Ho Chi Minh City University of Physical Education and Sport, Ho Chi Minh City, VIETNAM
Published online: January 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: January 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.01008
Art # 9 pp. 72–80
Timeout as a strategic tool in handball: Decision-making and performance processes’ analysis
TOMÁS NUNES1, ANTÓNIO AZEVEDO2, PAULO EIRA3
1Polytechnic Institute of Viseu – Superior School of Education, PORTUGAL
2,3Sports Science and Motricity Department, Polytechnic Institute of Viseu – Superior School of Education, Centre for Studies in Education and Innovation (CI&DEI), PORTUGAL
Published online: January 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: January 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.01009
Art # 10 pp. 81–87
Investigation of the level of nutritional knowledge of amateur athletes and their attitudes and beliefs toward nutritional supplements
BURAKCAN BOZKURT1, YASER SARIKOC2, ERSEL DONMEZ3, ZEYNEP AKYUREK4, OZKAN ISIK5, ERDI KAYA6, LAURENTIU-GABRIEL TALAGHIR7
1,3Free Researcher, TÜRKİYE
2,4Department of Physical Education and Sports, Institute of Health Sciences, Balıkesir University, Balikesir, TÜRKİYE
5Department of Coaching Education, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Balıkesir University, Balikesir, TÜRKİYE
6Department of Recreation, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Akdeniz University, Antalya, TÜRKİYE
7Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, ROMANIA
Published online: January 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: January 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.01010
Art # 11 pp. 88–96
The impact of gender on socio-motor creativity during adolescence: An underestimated variable in physical education?
THOMAS FRACHEY1, LUC COLLARD2, ALEXANDRE OBOEUF3
1,2,3Université Paris-Cité, Institut des Sciences du Sport-Santé de Paris, FRANCE
Published online: January 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: January 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.01011
Art # 12 pp. 97–106
Static-dynamic stability of gymnasts’ bodies on the rings apparatus
YURII LYTVYNENKO1, ANNA HAKMAN2, LILIYA TOMICH3, YULIIA LAZAKOVYCH4, OKSANA MARTYNIUK5, SERHIY CHEREDNICHENKO6, SERHII HRDZELIDZE7, PETRO MARTYN8
1,3Department of Physical Education and Health, Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design, UKRAINE
2Department of Sports and Fitness, Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, UKRAINE
4,5Kyiv National University of Economics by Vadym Hetman, UKRAINE
6Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A.S. Makarenko, UKRAINE
7National Technical University Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute, UKRAINE
8National University of Ukraine on Physical Education and Sports, UKRAINE
Published online: January 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: January 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.01012
Art # 13 pp. 107–120
Effects of CrossFit training on physical adaptations, strength, and skill development in basketball players
AHMED K. HASSAN1*, AFRAH ABDULNABI ABDULRAHEEM2, MOHAMED H. HASSAN3, ANWAR AL-NUAIM4, WALEED HUSSEIN HASSAN MOHAMMED5, MOSTAFA SAMY AMIRA6, AHMED MAHMOUD ELKILANY7, MOHAMMED S. ALIBRAHIM8
1,4,6,8Department of Physical Education, College of Education, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, SAUDI ARABIA
2Department of Physical Education and Sports, College of Basic Education, Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, KUWAIT
3Department of Curricula, Teaching Methods, and Educational Technologies, College of Education, Taibahu University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, SAUDI ARABIA
7Department of Sports Science and Physical Activity, College of Education, Al-Baha University, SAUDI ARABIA
7Department of Self-Development, Preparatory Year Deanship and Supporting Studies, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, SAUDI ARABIA
Published online: January 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: January 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.01013
Art # 14 pp. 121–129
Android-assisted gymnastics learning media to improve backward roll skills: A comparative analysis
SRI GUSTI HANDAYANI1, ANTON KOMAINI2, DEBY TRI MARIO3, NOVADRI AYUBI4, ZIKRI MUTHAHARI5
1Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Sports Science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, INDONESIA
2Department of Health and Recreation, Faculty of Sports Science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, INDONESIA
3,5Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Teuku Umar, Meulaboh, INDONESIA
4Department of Sports Education, Faculty of Sports and Health Sciences, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, INDONESIA
Published online: January 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: January 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.01014
Art # 15 pp. 130–139
Transforming sports knowledge: Chatbot AI-based systems for improved training and education in sports
TRI LATHIF MARDI SURYANTO1*, EKA DYAR WAHYUNI2, ILMATUS SA’DIYAH3, AJI PRASETYA WIBAWA4, DANANG ARBIAN SULISTYO5, ARIDHOTUL HAQIYAH6
1,2Department of Information Systems, Faculty of Computer Science, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jawa Timur, INDONESIA
3Department of Indonesian Linguistics Study Program, Faculty of Social, Culture, and Political Sciences, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jawa Timur, INDONESIA
4Department of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Malang, INDONESIA
5Department of Information Technology, Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Asia Malang, INDONESIA
6Department of Physical Education Health and Recreation, Universitas Islam, INDONESIA
Published online: January 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: January 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.01015
Art # 16 pp. 140–145
Analysis of the acute effects of mental fatigue on learning rope maneuvers in beginners of nature and adventure sports
DAVID LUÍS SARMENTO1, ANTÓNIO BRANDÃO2, LUIS QUARESMA3
1,3Department of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, PORTUGAL
1School of Education, Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, PORTUGAL
2School of Sport and Leisure, Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo, PORTUGAL
2Research Center in Sports Performance, Recreation, Innovation and Technology (SPRINT), Melgaço, PORTUGAL
Published online: January 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: January 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.01016
Art # 17 pp. 146–153
Culturally grounded traditional games and stress regulation in rural andean children: Psychosocial and autonomic responses
LILIANA ASUNCIÓN SUMARRIVA-BUSTINZA1, ZAIDA OLINDA PUMACAYO-SÁNCHEZ2, RAÚL QUINCHO-APUMAYTA3, VILMA INGA-CHOQUE4, ABAD ANTONIO SURICHAQUI-MATEO5, LUCILA AMELIA DE LA CRUZ-ROJAS6, ISAAC WILMER MONTERO-YARANGA7, JUAN ANTONIO PICOY-GONZALES8, ROSAURA HUARCAYA-TAYPE9, TANIA AYUQUE-ROJAS10, TEÓFILO FÉLIX VALENTÍN MELGAREJO11, MILENA KETTY JAIME ZAVALA12, JESÚS MANUEL MORE LÓPEZ13
1,2,6Universidad Nacional de Educación Enrique Guzmán y Valle, Lima, PERÚ
3,4,8,9,10Universidad Nacional de Huancavelica, Huancavelica, PERÚ
5Universidad Nacional José María Arguedas, Apurímac, PERÚ
7Investigador Independiente, Junín, PERÚ
11Department of Communication and Literature, Faculty of Education Sciences, Universidad Nacional Daniel Alcides Carrión, PERÚ
12Universidad Católica de Santa María, Arequipa, PERÚ
13Universidad Nacional Santiago Antúnez de Mayolo, Huaraz, PERÚ
Published online: January 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: January 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.01017
Art # 18 pp. 154–162
Relationship between sleep quality, nutrition habits and body composition: A study on young athletes
SELIM ASAN1, BURAK KARABABA2, FERHAT CANYURT3, HELIN TOPRAK4, ELANUR ÖZDEMIR5, DINO BELOŠEVIĆ6
1,2,3,4,5Faculty of Sport Sciences, Erzurum Technical University, TÜRKİYE
6University of Split, Faculty of Kinesiology, Split, CROATIA
Published online: January 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: January 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.01018
Art # 19 pp. 163–171
Dating violence in rural university students: prevalence, gender differences, and implications for preventive education
ESTHER GLORY TERRAZO-LUNA1*, LIZETH KARINA RIVEROS-TERRAZO2, ANTONIETA DEL PILAR URIOL-ALVA3, LOURDES MARGOT EVANAN-YALLE4, YENI YAURI-HUIZA5, ABRAHAM CCENCHO-PARI6, MISAEL LLOCLLA-HUINCHO7, KARINA EDDMY MADRID-GÓMEZ8, DANIEL JOEL PARIONA CERVANTES9, MILENA KETTY JAIME ZAVALA10, JESÚS MANUEL MORE LÓPEZ11
1,3,4,5,6,7,8Academic Department of Social Sciences, Nacional University of Huancavelica, Huancavelica, PERÚ
2Academic Department of Social Sciences, Universidad de Pacifico, Lima, PERÚ
9Department of Economics and Planning, Universidad Nacional Daniel Alcides Carrión, PERÚ
10Universidad Católica de Santa María, Arequipa, PERÚ
11Universidad Nacional Santiago Antúnez de Mayolo, Huaraz, PERÚ
Published online: January 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: January 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.01019