Vol 26 issue 2 February 2026
Art # 20 pp. 172–177
The effects of virtual reality and sports activities on improving learning disabilities
MARINELA DASHI1, ATHANASIOS STRIGAS2
1,2Department of Sports Management, University of Peloponnese, Sparta, GREECE
Published online: February 28, 2026
Accepted for publication: February 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.02020
Art # 21 pp. 178–186
STEM Education in the context of Physical Education in Bulgaria
ROSITSA DIMKOVA
Department of Primary School Pedagogy, Faculty of Pedagogy, “St. St. Cyril and Methodius” University of Veliko Tarnovo, BULGARIA
Published online: February 28, 2026
Accepted for publication: February 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.02021
Art # 22 pp. 187–196
Regression models of coaches' coping behaviors under adverse conditions of sports activities
IHOR POPOVYCH1, IHOR HALIAN2, OLENA HALIAN3, BORYS YAKYMCHUK4, NATALIA HOTSULIAK5, SERHII RADUL6, MARYNA SLOT7, IHOR HOIAN8
1Kherson State University, Kherson, UKRAINE
1Mykola Yarmachenko Institute of Special Pedagogy and Psychology, NAPS of Ukraine, Kyiv, UKRAINE
2Lviv Polytechnic National University, Lviv, UKRAINE
3Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Lviv, UKRAINE
4Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University, Uman, UKRAINE
5Kamianets-Podilskyi Ivan Ohienko National University, Kamianets-Podilskyi, UKRAINE
6Ukrainian State Flight Academy, Kropyvnytskyi, UKRAINE
7Volodymyr Dahl East Ukrainian National University, Kyiv, UKRAINE
8Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, UKRAINE
Published online: February 28, 2026
Accepted for publication: February 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.02022
Art # 23 pp. 197–203
The intersection of sport coaching and art crit: A narrative review of pedagogy in practice.
MANDY RUDDOCK1, RYAN MARINIELLI2, EMMA SHERRY3, KIT WISE4, DREW PETTIFER5, DANIEL HARRIS6
1,2School of Psychology & Public Health, La Trobe University, AUSTRALIA
3School of Management, College of Business and Law, RMIT University, AUSTRALIA
4,5School of Art, College of Design and Social Context, RMIT University, AUSTRALIA
6School of Education, RMIT University, AUSTRALIA
Published online: February 28, 2026
Accepted for publication: February 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.02023
Art # 24 pp. 204–211
Dynamic external influences on decision-making in badminton officiating
KUMAR P1*, AJITHKUMAR L2, KASTHURI THILAGAM P3
1,2Department of Physical Education and Sports, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, INDIA
3Physical Education Teacher, Government High School, Thinnanur, Tiruchirappalli, INDIA
Published online: February 28, 2026
Accepted for publication: February 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.02024
Art # 25 pp. 212–222
Fan behavior and team identification: Which is the best predictor of responses to football sponsorship?
ALFREDO SILVA
Santarém Polytechnic University, Sport Science School of Rio Maior, Av. Dr. Mario Soares, 2040-413 Rio Maior, PORTUGAL
Center for Innovation and Technology in Research on Physical Activity, Sport and Health (SPRINT), PORTUGAL
Center for Research & Innovation in Sport, Physical Activity and Health, PORTUGAL
Published online: February 28, 2026
Accepted for publication: February 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.02025
Art # 26 pp. 223–233
Development and validation of the Japanese version of the Sport Engagement Scale
KAZUKI HIOKI1*, SHION HOTTA2*, SHIN KURAMOCHI3, HIROYOSHI TAKEUCHI4
1Graduate School of Media and Governance, Keio University, JAPAN
2,3,4Department of Neuropsychiatry, Keio University School of Medicine, JAPAN
4Department of Psychiatry, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, JAPAN
Published online: February 28, 2026
Accepted for publication: February 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.02026
Art # 27 pp. 234–240
Acute neuromuscular responses in young trail runners: Immediate, post-, and delayed effects on squat and countermovement jump performance
LUIS FERMIN SANCHEZ-GARCIA1, NURIA MOLINA-GARCIA2, JOSE M. JIMENEZ-OLMEDO3
1,2,3Department of General Didactic and Specific Didactic, University of Alicante, Alicante, SPAIN
Published online: February 28, 2026
Accepted for publication: February 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.02027
Art # 28 pp. 241–249
Influence of the training model on ground reaction force during the Oi-tsuki punch in karate
GIUSEPPE GIARDULLO1
1Research Center of Physical Education and Exercise, University of Pegaso, ITALY
Published online: February 28, 2026
Accepted for publication: February 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.02028
Art # 29 pp. 250–263
Evaluating the social impact of a university sport event on satisfaction, quality of life, and loyalty toward the university: Why It Matters
SUNGJONG PARK1*, THOMAS KÖNECKE2
1Department of Kinesiology, Mississippi State University, USA
2Physical Activity, Sports & Health Research Group, KU Leuven, BELGIUM
Published online: February 28, 2026
Accepted for publication: February 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.02029
Art # 30 pp. 264–272
Visual-motor reaction in Kempo athletes: A comparative analysis based on RVSS and RVSD tests
LUPU ADRIAN VALENTIN1, MIHĂILESCU LILIANA NICULINA2, MIHAI ILIE3
1,2,3National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Pitești University Center, Faculty of Science, Physical Education and Computer Science, ROMANIA
Published online: February 28, 2026
Accepted for publication: February 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.02030
Art # 31 pp. 273–291
Determinants of surfing performance: A systematic review of the multifactorial factors involved
FRANCISCO CAMOLESI IDE1, MÔNICA CRISTINA FLACH2, IRAMAR BAPTISTELLA DO NASCIMENTO3
1,2Programa de Pós-Graduação de Ciência do Movimento Humano da Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, Centro de Ciências da Saúde e do Esporte - CEFID / UDESC, Florianópolis, SC, BRASIL
3Departamento de Ciências da Saúde da Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, Centro de Ciências da Saúde e do Esporte - CEFID / UDESC, Florianópolis, SC, BRASIL
Published online: February 28, 2026
Accepted for publication: February 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.02031
Art # 32 pp. 292–302
Subjective effort modulates muscle synergy recruitment during the table tennis Forehand Topspin Stroke
YUKI SATO1, KENGO WAKUI2, KOICHIRO MIYAZAKI3, SYUHEI KAMEYAMA4, YUKIHIKO USHIYAMA2
1Department of General Education, National Institute of Technology, Oyama College, JAPAN
2Division of Humanities and Social Sciences, Niigata University, JAPAN
3Niigata University, JAPAN
4Faculty of Management and Information Science, Niigata University of Management, JAPAN
Published online: February 28, 2026
Accepted for publication: February 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.02032
Art # 33 pp. 303–311
Effects of seasonal training on physical fitness and heart rate variability in amateur Futsal players
THANAKORN KAIMUSIK1, VORRAMATE PRAJONGJAI2, NIROMLEE MAKAJE3
1,2Sports Science Division, Faculty of Science, Chandrakasem Rajabhat University, Bangkok, THAILAND
3Department of Sports Science, Faculty of Sports Science and Health, Kasetsart University, THAILAND
Published online: February 28, 2026
Accepted for publication: February 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.02033
Art # 34 pp. 312–320
Effect of the front squat as a pre-activation exercise on clean performance in well-trained weightlifters
ZAFEIRIOS BAMPOS1, NIKOLAOS ZARAS2, ANGELIKI KAVVOURA3, PANAGIOTIS FOTEINAKIS4, ALEXANDRA AVLONITI5, THEODOROS STAMBOULIS6, ILIAS SMILIOS7, GERASIMOS TERZIS8, MARIOS HADJICHARALAMBOUS9, ATHANASIOS CHATZINIKOLAOU10
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,10Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, School of Physical Education, Sport Science and Occupational Therapy, Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini, GREECE
8Sports Performance Laboratory, School of Physical Education and Sport Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GREECE
9Department of Life Sciences, School of Life and Health Sciences, University of Nicosia, Nicosia, CYPRUS
Published online: February 28, 2026
Accepted for publication: February 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.02034
Art # 35 pp. 321–328
Comparative analysis of cardiorespiratory and physical fitness indicators among sprint canoeists of different age groups
PENGCHENG GUO1, OLGA RUSANOVA2, ANDRII DIACHENKO3, MEICHENZI WANG4, YURIY SHKREBTIY5, DYMYTRII NIKONOROV6, KOSTIANTYN SAVCHENKO7
1Jiangxi Normal University, Jiangxi, CHINA
2,3,4,5,6,7National University of Physical Education and Sport of Ukraine, UKRAINE
Published online: February 28, 2026
Accepted for publication: February 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.02035
Art # 36 pp. 329–338
Immunological resistance and cellular reactivity in adolescent futsal players: effects of systematic training loads
DANIL DYCHKO1*, ELENA DYCHKO2, VLADISLAV DYCHKO3, ANDRIY KAZNACHEYEV4, DANYLO KAZNACHEYEV5
1Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Culture and Health Preservation, Faculty of Natural and Mathematical Education and Physical Culture, State Higher Educational Institution “Donbas State Pedagogical University”, Sloviansk, UKRAINE
2,3Department of Physical Therapy, Physical Education, Sports and Biology, Natural and Mathematical Education and Physical Culture, State Higher Educational Institution “Donbas State Pedagogical University”, Sloviansk, UKRAINE
4,5DRC “Invasport”, Bakhmut, UKRAINE
Published online: February 28, 2026
Accepted for publication: February 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.02036
Art # 37 pp. 339–351
Correlates of concentric jump metrics with directional sprint velocities and MDSA performance in university field athletes
GREGORY ROY GORDON1*, ANDREW GREEN2
1,2Department of Sport and Movement Studies, Faculty of Health Science, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, SOUTH AFRICA
Published online: February 28, 2026
Accepted for publication: February 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.02037
Art # 38 pp. 352–361
Effects of electrical stimulation on neuromuscular efficiency, hypertrophy, and electromyographic activity in strength training practitioners
PRISCILA PIAZZA LOPES1, CAMILA PUGLIESI DE FIGUEIREDO2, FREDERICO BALBINO LIZARDO3, MARCO AURÉLIO FERREIRA DE JESUS LEITE4, VICTOR PEDROSA FERREIRA DE SOUZA5, THIAGO MONTES FIDALE6
1,4Postgraduate Program in Biomedical Engineering, Federal University of Uberlândia, BRAZIL
3Electromyography and Posturography Laboratory, Federal University of Uberlândia, BRAZIL
2,5,6Institute of Biotechnology, Federal University of Catalão - Catalão-GO, 69920-900, BRAZIL
Published online: February 28, 2026
Accepted for publication: February 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.02038
Art # 39 pp. 362–369
Effects of an integrated strength training program on vertical and horizontal explosive performance in youth basketball: A longitudinal study
GIUSEPPE GIARDULLO1, GIUSEPPE DI LASCIO2, MANUELE TALEB3, VERA SIMÕES4, SUSANA FRANCO5
1,2,3Research Center of Physical Education and Exercise, Pegaso University, 80143 Naples, ITALY
1,2,3Department of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement, University of Verona, Verona, ITALY
4,5Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior, Polytechnic Institute of Santarém, 2040-413 Rio Maior, PORTUGAL
Published online: February 28, 2026
Accepted for publication: February 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.02039