Vol 26 issue 3 March 2026
Art # 40 pp. 370–377
Effects of a structured training program on maximal strength levels in amateur powerlifters
GIUSEPPE GIARDULLO1, GIUSEPPE DI LASCIO2, MANUELE TALEB3, VERA SIMÕES4, SUSANA FRANCO5, POMPILIO CUSANO6
1,2,3,6Research 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: March 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: March 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.03040
Art # 41 pp. 378–387
Comparative research into values and motives of university students with different physical activity levels
ANASTASIIA KUROVA1, IHOR POPOVYCH2, NATALIIA SHEVCHENKO3, ANASTASIIA NEVELIA4, IRYNA RADUL5, LARYSA TOR6, IHOR HOIAN7
1Odesa I. I. Mechnikov National University, Odesa, UKRAINE
2,6Kherson State University, Kherson, UKRAINE
2Mykola Yarmachenko Institute of Special Pedagogy and Psychology, NAPS of Ukraine, Kyiv, UKRAINE
3Zaporizhzhia National University, Zaporizhzhia, UKRAINE
4Dragomanov Ukrainian State University, Kyiv, UKRAINE
5Volodymyr Vynnychenko Central Ukrainian State University, Kropyvnytskyi, UKRAINE
7Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, UKRAINE
Published online: March 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: March 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.03041
Art # 42 pp. 388–401
Predicting exercise confidence from body esteem among Filipino college students Enrolled in PathFit 1
RAMON CARLO MASAGCA
College of Sports, Exercise, and Recreation, Bulacan State University, PHILIPPINES
Published online: March 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: March 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.03042
Art # 43 pp. 402–410
Analysis of the dynamics of vestibular stability in athletes: Experimental and control groups
ARTUR ODEROV1*, SERHII ROMANCHUK2, OLEXANDR TKACHUK3, IHOR SHLJAMAR4, DMYTRO BEZKOROVAINYI5, VIKTOR PONOMAROV6, YEVHEN ISHCHENKO7, OLEH MELESHENKO8, OLEH NEBOZHUK9, OLEKSANDR VORONTSOV10, ANTONINA DUNETS-LESKO11, OLEH ABRAMENKO12, HOMAN DMYTRO13
1,2,9Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi National Army Academy, Department of Physical Education, Special Physical Training and Sports, Lviv, UKRAINE
4,10National Academy of the Security Service of Ukraine, Department of Special Physical and Combat Training, Kyiv, UKRAINE
3,7,8Ivan Kozhedub Kharkiv National University of the Air Force, Department of Physical Education, Special Physical Training and Sports, Kharkiv, UKRAINE
5O.M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv, Department of Physical Education and Sports, Kharkiv, UKRAINE
6Institute for the Security Service of Ukraine of Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University, Kharkiv, UKRAINE
11Ivan Bobersky Lviv State University of Physical Culture, Lviv, UKRAINE
12Military Institute of Tank Troops of the National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute”, Department of Foreign Languages, Kharkiv, UKRAINE
13Odesa Military Academy, Department of Application Air-Assault Units and Marines, Odesa, UKRAINE
Published online: March 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: March 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.03043
Art # 44 pp. 411–425
Standardizing physical fitness evaluation for male Pencak Silat athletes aged 15–16 in Ha Tinh Province, Vietnam
TRAN MANH HUNG1, PHAN VAN TRUONG2
1Danang Sport University, VIETNAM
2Ha Tinh Province, VIETNAM
Published online: March 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: March 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.03044
Art # 45 pp. 426–434
Pedagogical behaviors, feedback, and gaze patterns in novice and expert group fitness instructors.
FRANCISCO CAMPOS1, FERNANDO MARTINS2
1,2Polytechnic University of Coimbra, Coimbra Education School, Coimbra, PORTUGAL
1,2SPRINT – Sport Physical Activity and Health Research & INnovation cenTer, Polytechnic University of Coimbra, Coimbra, PORTUGAL
1,2Instituto de Telecomunicações, Delegação da Covilhã, Covilhã, PORTUGAL
2inED – Centre for Research & Innovation in Education, Polytechnic University of Coimbra, Coimbra, PORTUGAL
Published online: March 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: March 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.03045
Art # 46 pp. 435–446
Association between psychological traits and physical performance in Kyorugi Taekwondo athletes
LUIS A. CARDOZO1, NÉSTOR OCHOA-REYES2, MARLON CUERVO-FORERO3, ALEJANDRO GAVIRIA-ARIAS4, LESLY MENDOZA-BUITRAGO5, FRANCISCO PINZÓN6, JHONATAN PEÑA-IBAGON7, JHON RODRÍGUEZ-APONTE8, DAVID FUQUEN-UYAZAN9, JOSE PERALTA-CUELLAR10, DIEGO RADA-PERDIGÓN11, EDUARDO SÁEZ DE VILLARREAL12
1,12Physical Performance & Sports Research Center (PPSRC), Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Sevilla, ESPAÑA
1,7,8Research and Measurement Group in Sports Training (IMED), Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina, Bogotá, COLOMBIA
2Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y Ambientales, Bogotá, COLOMBIA
3,4Bogotá Taekwondo League, Bogotá, COLOMBIA
5Insdeportes Cajicá, Cájica, COLOMBIA
6,9Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina, Bogotá, COLOMBIA
10Escuela de capacitación de entrenadores personales ECEP, Bogotá, COLOMBIA
11Faculty of Physical Education, Universidad Pedagógica Nacional, Bogotá, COLOMBIA
Published online: March 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: March 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.03046
Art # 47 pp. 447–456
Specific characteristics of neurohumoral stimuli in cardiorespiratory responses and energy supply during rowers' performance
PENGCHENG GUO1, ANDRII DIACHENKO2, OLGA RUSANOVA3, GUO RENHAO4, MEICHENZI WANG5, WEI YILUN6
1Jiangxi Normal University, CHINA
2,3,4,5,6National University of Physical Education and Sport of Ukraine, UKRAINE
Published online: March 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: March 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.03047
Art # 48 pp. 457–468
Physiological and anthropometric profile of Colombian cross-country mountain bikers across age categories (U15, U17, and U20)
ELKIN YESID MALAVER GÓMEZ1, JUAN DAVID PAUCAR-URIBE2, ANDRÉS FELIPE RODRÍGUEZ GONZÁLEZ3, RODRIGO YAÑEZ-SEPÚLVEDA4, BORYI A. BECERRA-PATIÑO5
1,2,5National Pedagogical University, Faculty of Physical Education, Bogotá, COLOMBIA
3University of Cundinamarca, Bogotá, COLOMBIA
4Andres Bello University, Faculty of Education and Humanities, School of Sports Sciences, Viña del Mar, CHILE
4School of Medicine, Espíritu Santo University, Samborondón, ECUADOR
Published online: March 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: March 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.03048
Art # 49 pp. 469–477
Physical activity, perceived health and active ageing: An exploratory study in older adults
FELICE DI DOMENICO1*, GIUSEPPE GIARDULLO2, CLAUDIA GRASSO3, GIUSEPPE DI LASCIO4, MANUELE TALEB5
1,2,3,4,5Research Center of Physical Education and Exercise, University of Pegaso, ITALY
2,4,5Department of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement, University of Verona, ITALY
Published online: March 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: March 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.03049
Art # 50 pp. 478–486
Using relative handgrip strength to identify sarcopenic obesity in children Aged 7–10 Years
JETON TIFEKU1, KUJTIM SUSURI2, ARIJANA LLAGJEVIQ-GOVORI3, SERYOZHA GONTAREV4*
1Alma Mater Europaea University, Department of Physiotherapy, Maribor, Slovenia; Ferizaj 70000, Republic of KOSOVO
2Alma Mater Europaea University, Department of Physiotherapy, Maribor, Slovenia; Prizren 20520, Republic of KOSOVO
3PhD student, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Montenegro, Nikšić, Montenegro; Pristina, Republic of KOSOVO
4Faculty of Physical Education, Sport, and Health, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje 1000, Republic of North MACEDONIA
Published online: March 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: March 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.03050
Art # 51 pp. 487–500
Integrated land–water training enhances 200–800 m front-crawl performance in trained youth swimmers
HAMID VALIJONOV1, GENNADIY TARASOV2, QUUANDIK KALIEV3, LAZIZ KHOLMURODOV4, DJAMSHID UMAROV5, SALAUAT AMETOV6, RAKHMIDDIN ABDUSATTOROV7, ABDULAZIZ HAMIDJONOV8
1,3,8Scientific Research Institute of Physical Education and Sport, Tashkent, UZBEKISTAN
2,4,5Uzbek State University of Physical Education and Sport, Chirchik, UZBEKISTAN
6Uzbek State University of Physical Education and Sport, Nukus Branch, UZBEKISTAN
7Fergana State University, Fergana, UZBEKISTAN
Published online: March 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: March 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.03051
Art # 52 pp. 501–510
Metrological verification of an intelligent measurement interface for implementing the Tinetti Mobility Test in student rehabilitation
DMYTRO SOVTYSIK1, OKSANA BLAVT2, FEDIR ZAHURA3, VOLODYMYR NAUMCHUK4, MYKHAYLO HUSKA5, OLEKSANDR HERASYMENKO6, TETIANA HELZHYNSKA7, IVAN SHANTA8
1Department of Physical Rehabilitation and Medical and Biological Fundamentals of Physical Education, Kamianets-Podilskyi National Ivan Ohiienko University, UKRAINE
2Department of Physical Education, Lviv Polytechnic National University, UKRAINE
3Department of Athletic Sports, Lviv State University of Physical Culture named after Ivan Boberskyi, UKRAINE
4Department of Theoretical Foundations and Methods of Physical Education, Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University, UKRAINE
5Department of Sports and Sports Games, Kamianets-Podilskyi National Ivan Ohiienko University, UKRAINE
6Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Health, Drohobych Ivan Franko State Pedagogical University, UKRAINE
7Department of Pedagogy and Innovative Education, Lviv Polytechnic National University, UKRAINE
8Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Culture, Higher State National Educational Establishment «Uzhhorod National University»
Published online: March 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: March 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.03052
Art # 53 pp. 511–526
Winning patterns and predictive modeling in FIFA World Cup 2022: Analysis of spatial, temporal, goal-scoring trends, and tactical indicators
CHARALAMPOS STAFYLIDIS1, VASSILIOS GOURGOULIS2, IOANNIS ISPIRLIDIS3, ATHANASIOS CHATZINIKOLAOU4, ANDREAS STAFYLIDIS5*
1,2,3,4Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini, GREECE
5Laboratory of Evaluation of Human Biological Performance, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University Campus of Thermi, Thessaloniki, GREECE
Published online: March 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: March 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.03053
Art # 54 pp. 527–536
Pre-service teachers' visual attention to student performance in physical education classes: Insights from eye-tracking technology
RODRIGO MENDES1, GONÇALO DIAS2, MÁRIO PEREIRA3, PAULO NOBRE4
1,3,4Faculty of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, PORTUGAL
1,2Coimbra Education School, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Coimbra, PORTUGAL
1,2Laboratório RoboCorp, IIA, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Coimbra, PORTUGAL
1,2Applied Sport Sciences Research Unit (UNICID-ASSERT), Coimbra Education School, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Coimbra, PORTUGAL
1,2,4Interdisciplinary Centre for the Study of Human Performance (CIPER), Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon, Cruz Quebrada – Dafundo, PORTUGAL
4Center for Interdisciplinary Studies (CEIS20), University of Coimbra (GUPOEDE), Coimbra, PORTUGAL
2Sport Physical Activity and Health Research & Innovation Center (SPRINT), Coimbra, PORTUGAL
Published online: March 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: March 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.03054
Art # 55 pp. 537–546
The acute effects of neuromuscular and dynamic warm-up protocols on performance parameters in young female soccer players
MERVE CAN KARTAL1, İBRAHİM CAN2, MUSTAFA AYDIN3, İNAN ATIŞ4, AHMET ATLI5, GÜLHAN ERDEM SUBAK6
1Directorate of Sports Affairs, Batman Municipality, Batman, TÜRKIYE
2,5Department of Coaching Education, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Iğdır University, Iğdır, TÜRKIYE
3Department of Sports Management, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Gümüşhane University, Gümüşhane, TÜRKIYE
4Department of Therapy and Rehabilitation, Tuzluca Vocational School, Iğdır University, Iğdır, TÜRKIYE
6Department of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Iğdır University, Iğdır, TÜRKIYE
Published online: March 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: March 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.03055
Art # 56 pp. 547–554
The correlation between physical training and the acquisition of technical–tactical procedures in mixed martial arts (MMA)
IVAN GHEORGHIU1, IVAN CARP2, CONSTANTIN CIORBĂ3, GHEORGHE BRANIŞTE4, NATALIA REABOI5
1Department of Physical Education and Self-Defense, Department of Physical Culture, Police Academy "Stefan cel Mare", Chisinau, MOLDOVA
2,4,5Department of Physical Culture, Moldova State University, Institute of Physical Education and Sports, Chisinau, MOLDOVA
3State Pedagogical University „Ion Creangă”, Chisinau, MOLDOVA
Published online: March 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: March 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.03056
Art # 57 pp. 555–565
Ballroom dance as a buffer against academic stress-induced anxiety in chinese adolescents
GAO DONGQUAN1, SHAKILA BINTI MAZALAN2, DENISE KOH CHOON LIAN3
1Faculty of Education, National University of Malaysia (UKM), Bangi, MALAYSIA
2Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, CHINA
2,3Faculty of Education, National University of Malaysia (UKM), Bangi, MALAYSIA
Published online: March 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: March 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.03057
Art # 58 pp. 566–574
High speed movement and change-of-direction demands in modern elite soccer
GRIGOR GUTEV
Department “Track & Field”, National Sports Academy “Vassil Levski”, BULGARIA
Published online: March 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: March 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.03058
Art # 59 pp. 575–585
Invisible but relevant? Perceived sustainability, service quality, satisfaction, and loyalty in municipal sports centres
ELENA HIERRO-CILLER
University of València, Department of Physical Activity and Sports, SPAIN
Published online: March 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: March 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.03059
Art # 60 pp. 586–594
A decade of change in Hungarian handball: Structural trends and determinants of youth–senior transition (2013–2023)
CSILLA ILDIKO FILO
University of Pécs, Faculty of Health Science, Institute of Physiotherapy and Sport Science, HUNGARY
Published online: March 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: March 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.03060
Art # 61 pp. 595–605
Muscle activation and fatigue patterns of the gluteus medius and tensor fasciae latae during unilateral hip abduction and lunge exercises
ALEXANDRE MAIA DE FARIAS1, JOSÉ DIEGO DA LUZ QUEIROZ2, ANTÔNIO VICTOR REGO GOMES CRUZ3, IDERALDO JAIME DA FONSECA4, JEAN SÁVIO COSTA SENA5, LEON CLÁUDIO PINHEIRO LEAL6
1,2,3,4,5State University of Pará – Laboratory of Resistance Exercise and Health, BRAZIL
6Federal University of Pará – Eduardo Oswaldo Cruz Neurophysiology Laboratory, BRAZIL
Published online: March 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: March 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.03061