Vol 26 issue 7 July 2026
Art # 125 pp. 1239–1248
Novice teachers’ visual behaviour to students’ performance in physical education classes: a mobile eye-tracking approach
RODRIGO MENDES1, PAULO NOBRE2, GONÇALO DIAS3
1,2Faculty of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra (PORTUGAL)
1,3Coimbra Education School, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Coimbra (PORTUGAL)
1,3Laboratório RoboCorp, IIA, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Coimbra (PORTUGAL)
1,3Applied Sport Sciences Research Unit (UNICID-ASSERT), Coimbra Education School, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Coimbra (PORTUGAL)
2,3Interdisciplinary Centre for the Study of Human Performance (CIPER), Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon, Cruz Quebrada - Dafundo (PORTUGAL)
2Center for Interdisciplinary Studies (CEIS20), University of Coimbra (GUPOEDE), Coimbra (PORTUGAL)
3Sport Physical Activity and Health Research & Innovation Center (SPRINT), Coimbra (PORTUGAL)
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07125
Art # 126 pp. 1249–1258
Emotion regulation difficulties among young female athletes in implementing strategies to overcome stressful situations
IHOR POPOVYCH1, YULIIA BOKHONKOVA2, VIKTOR PILETSKYI3, IYURIY SERBIN4, OKSANA LOS5, ANATOLII SHULDYK6, OLHA UHRYN7, IHOR HOIAN8
1,5Kherson State University, Kherson, UKRAINE
1Mykola Yarmachenko Institute of Special Pedagogy and Psychology, NAPS of Ukraine, Kyiv, UKRAINE
2,4Volodymyr Dahl East Ukrainian National University, Kyiv, UKRAINE
6Uman National University, Uman, UKRAINE
7Lviv State University of Internal Affairs, Lviv, UKRAINE
3,8Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, UKRAINE
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07126
Art # 127 pp. 1259–1268
Advanced self-organization strategies of junior athletes with different time perspective profiles
ZORIANA KOVALCHUK1, IRYNA BURLAKOVA2, VICTORIA KORNIENKO3, IVAN BATRACHENKO4, TETIANA KONDES5, YULIIA NIKANOROVA6, VIKTORIIA KUTIEPOVA-BREDUN7, IHOR HOIAN8
1Lviv State University Internal Affairs, Lviv, UKRAINE
2,5Zhytomyr Polytechnic State University, Zhytomyr, UKRAINE
3Dnipro State University of Internal Affairs, Dnipro, UKRAINE
4,6,7Oles Honchar Dnipro National University, Dnipro, UKRAINE
8Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, UKRAINE
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07127
Art # 128 pp. 1269–1276
The association between biological maturation and motor performance in U13 and U15 youth football players
JAKOV MARASOVIĆ1, ANTE RAĐA2*, MARKO ERCEG3
1,2,3Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, CROATIA
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07128
Art # 129 pp. 1277–1284
Adaptations in neuromuscular performance following a 12-week combined in-season training program in youth soccer players
STERGIOS KOMSIS1, THEOCHARIS KOMSIS2, ZACHAROULA PAPADOPOULOU3, GEORGE KOMSIS4, ATHANASIOS POULIOS5, LAMBROS TSIOKANOS6, EVANGELIA PANAGIOTIDI7, FOTEINI ALIPASALI8, IOANNIS S. VRABAS9, IOANNIS GISSIS10
1,5,6,7University of Thessaly, School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Karies, Trikala, GREECE
1,2,3,4,8,9,10Department of Physical Education and Sport Science at Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GREECE
3School of Physical Education and Sports Science, Department of Competitive Sports, Division of Team Handball, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GREECE
3,9Exercise Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science at Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GREECE
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07129
Art # 130 pp. 1285–1290
The effect of a 12-week in-season combined training program on aerobic capacity of young soccer players
STERGIOS KOMSIS1, GEORGE KOMSIS2, ZACHAROULA PAPADOPOULOU3, THEOCHARIS KOMSIS4, ATHANASIOS POULIOS5, LAZAROS VARDAKIS6, IOANNIS S. VRABAS7, IOANNIS GISSIS8
1,5University of Thessaly, School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Karies, Trikala, GREECE
1,2,3,4,7,8Department of Physical Education and Sport Science at Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GREECE
6Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GREECE
3School of Physical Education and Sports Science, Department of Competitive Sports, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GREECE
3,7Exercise Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science at Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GREECE
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07130
Art # 131 pp. 1291–1305
Effects of biological maturation and sport type on anthropometric and physical performance profiles in female youth athletes Aged 8–16 Years
ELISAVET VELENTZA1*, CHARILAOS TSOLAKIS2, MARIA MARIDAKI3, GEORGIOS ANDRONIKOS4, NIKOLAOS APOSTOLIDIS5
1,2,3,5Sports Performance Laboratory, School of Physical Education & Sports Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
4School of Applied Sciences, Edinburgh Napier University, UK
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07131
Art # 132 pp. 1306–1315
Development of motor control based on EMG-EMG coherence in preschool children
CHIKA OYA1, YUJIRO ISHIHARA2, ERINA MURAMATSU3, KEISUKE TERAMOTO4
1Aichi Syukutoku University, Aichi, JAPAN
2Okayama University of Science, Okayama, JAPAN
3,4Aichi University of Education, Aichi, JAPAN
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07132
Art # 133 pp. 1316–1326
Integrating UTAUT2 and VAM to explain intention to use AI fitness coaching: The roles of perceived value and privacy, and the moderating role of EWOM
DANG KHOA PHAM1, NGUYEN THI THUY VAN2, LE PHAM XUAN TIEN3, VO THI THU TRANG4
1,2,3,4Faculty of Sport Science, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, VIETNAM
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07133
Art # 134 pp. 1327–1334
Effects of reactive agility training on hitting accuracy under randomized ball feeds in primary school tennis players
LUAN JINYUAN1, SONTHAYA SRIRAMATR2
1,2Department of Sport Science, Faculty of Physical Education, Sports, and Health, Srinakharinwirot University, Nakhon Nayok, THAILAND
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07134
Art # 135 pp. 1335–1344
Influence of rotation and reception zone on reception performance in elite women’s volleyball
EDUARDO LÓPEZ MARTÍNEZ1, CARLOS LÓPEZ-SERRANO2, CÉSAR HERNÁNDEZ GONZALEZ3, JUAN JOSÉ MOLINA MARTÍN4
1Department of Sports Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Sports, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, SPAIN
2,4Department of Sports, Faculty of Sciences of Physical Activity and Sport (INEF), Technical University of Madrid, Madrid, SPAIN
3Fédération Française de Volley, FRANCE
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07135
Art # 136 pp. 1345–1352
Relationships among sport commitment, attitude toward the sponsor, and purchase intentions of sponsor-supported high school student-athletes
KAZUMA YANAGITA1, GOICHI HAGIWARA2
1Faculty of Social Welfare, Kumamoto Gakuen University, JAPAN
2Faculty of Human Sciences, Kyushu Sangyo University, JAPAN
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07136
Art # 137 pp. 1353–1361
Meaning in life matters: A mediational investigation of stress resilience in collegiate athletes
KYLE JAMES JAQUESS1, YUANYUAN SUNCHEN2, MELISSA INNERST3
1,2Psychology Department, Juniata College, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
3Mathematics and Computer Science Department, Dickinson College, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07137
Art # 138 pp. 1362–1370
Does an attentional and physical program improve walking adaptability in moderate dementia participants?
JOCELYNE ROUSTOM1, GEORGES DEMIAN2, PHILIPPE DEDIEU3
1,2Clinic of Podiatry and Physiotherapy, Beyrouth, LEBANON
3UR 7507, PSMS, University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Reims, FRANCE
Published online:July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication:July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07138
Art # 139 pp. 1371–1379
How brief pre-task breaks shape mood and cognitive performance: Comparing physical activity, conversation, and smartphone use
YUKI MATSUURA1*, KENTARO INOUE2, YOSUKE SAKAIRI3
1,2Department of Health and Physical Education, Cooperative Faculty of Education, Utsunomiya University, JAPAN
3Department of Psychology and Education, Faculty of Education, Tokoha University, JAPAN
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07139
Art # 140 pp. 1380–1387
The influence of the intervention program on the prevention of functional disorders of the musculoskeletal system in children
MARTINA MANDZÁKOVÁ1, MICHAELA SLOVÁKOVÁ2, 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, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07140
Art # 141 pp. 1388–1397
The impact of anxiety on competitive performance among female soccer players
LONDIWE MBIKO1, LUKHONA GWAI2, LUMKA NANCY MSESWA3, SESETHU NCANYWA4, THABO DANIEL XOXO5
1,2,3,4,5Department of Human Movement Science, Faculty of Health Science, University of Fort Hare, 5700, Alice, SOUTH AFRICA
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07141
Art # 142 pp. 1398–1409
Effectiveness of six weeks of school-based active breaks on cardiorespiratory fitness and working memory index in elementary schoolchildren
TOMÁS REYES-AMIGO1*, JOAQUÍN LAZCANO-NIETO2, EDGARDO MENDOZA3, ALBERTO GRAO-CRUCES4, DAVID SÁNCHEZ-OLIVA5, DANIEL CAMILETTI-MOIRÓN6, RAFAEL ZAPATA-LAMANA7, JORGE OLIVARES-ARANCIBIA8, DANIEL REYES-MOLINA9, JUAN HURTADO-ALMONACID10, JACQUELINE PÁEZ-HERRERA11, GABRIEL SALINAS-GALLARDO12, FELIPE SEPÚLVEDA-FIGUEROA13, RODRIGO YAÑEZ-SEPÚLVEDA14, JESSICA IBARRA-MORA15
1,2,3,12,13Observatorio de Ciencias de la Actividad Física (OCAF), Departamento de Ciencias de la Actividad Física, Universidad de Playa Ancha, CHILE
4,6GALENO Grupo de Investigación, Departamento de Educación Física, Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación, Universidad de Cádiz, ESPAÑA
5ACAFYDE Grupo de Investigación, Departamento de Didáctica de la Expresión Musical, Plástica y Corporal, Facultad de Ciencias del Deporte, Universidad de Extremadura, Cáceres, ESPAÑA
7,9Escuela de Kinesiología, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Santo Tomás, CHILE
8Grupo AFySE, Investigación en Actividad Física y Salud Escolar, Escuela de Pedagogía en Educación Física, Facultad de Educación, Universidad de las Américas, CHILE
10,11Escuela de Educación Física, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, CHILE
14Universidad Andres Bello, Facultad de Educación y Humanidades, Escuela de Ciencias del Deporte, CHILE
15Departamento de Educación Física, Universidad Metropolitana de las Ciencias de la Educación, CHILE
Published online: July 31, 2026
Accepted for publication: July 15, 2026
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2026.07142