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A bibliometric insight into sports participation and socio-economic mobility
(Servicio de Publicaciones. Universidad dde Murcia, 2026) Mohapatra, Samapika; Prasad, Sonu; Sinha, Shalu; Sin departamento asociado
Researchers investigated the domain of social mobility and sports (SM&S), analyzing the influence of sports on social mobility and socio-economic factors. This study employed bibliometric analysis to examine previous research on the relationship between sports and social mobility. The objective was to identify unexplored areas by reviewing 582 scholarly papers from WoS published between 1992 and 2023. Geographical mapping displays how research activity is spread out in different regions, while keyword co-occurrence mapping identifies important topics. The research highlighted the exponential growth in the number of documents from 1992 to 2023, particularly after 2003. Geographically, the influence of developed nations was evident in the research. Author co-citation analysis classifies authors into four distinct schools of thought. The results indicate a transition towards a broader and more integrated approach in sports research, emphasising the influence of economics, sociology, wellness, and participation factors. For future research, there is a call for more thematic reviews to delve deeper into the four SM&S thematic strands.
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Actividad física de los estudiantes antes y durante el confinamiento COVID-19 en España
(Universidad de Murcia, Servicio de Publicaciones, 2023) Gámez Payá, Javier; Vegara Ferri, José Miguel; Angosto Sánchez, Salvador; Carboneros Castro, María; López Gullón, José María
The closure of educational centers was one of the first measures against COVID-19, preventing physical education in classrooms. The aim of this study is to analyze the physical activity practice of adolescent students before and during the COVID-19 lockdown period in Spain. A total of 4508 high school students with a mean age of 15.8 years (±1.1 years) completed the IPAQ Questionnaire short version. The results show how students significantly decreased the duration and frequency of physical activity during confinement. The expenditure in MET-minutes/week has decreased by 46.8%, highlighting the low intensity activity "walking" which has decreased by 91.1% between both periods. The percentage of students performing a low level of physical activity has increased from 24.1% before confinement to 41.3% during this period. However, 36% of the students performing a low level of physical activity before quarantine have gone on to perform a medium or high level of physical activity during quarantine. These results help to understand and analyze the behavior of adolescent students during the lockdown period.
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La actividad física y la apreciación por deportes predicen las competencias para la vida? un estudio con estudiantes universitarios brasileños
(Universidad de Murcia; servicio de publicaciones, 2025) Corrêa, Mikael A; Cabral, J. Centurion; Dias, Ana Cristina G.; Departamentos
La práctica de actividades físicas (AF) y la práctica deportiva pueden impactar el desarrollo humano de diferentes maneras, pero aún existen vacíos en el estudio empírico de esta influencia sobre las variables psicosociales. Este estudio investigó el impacto de la práctica regular de AF’s y la apreciación por los deportes en los atributos personales e interpersonales, entre estudiantes universitarios brasileños (n = 658). Utilizando análisis de regresión, los resultados revelaron efectos predictivos significativos. Entre los atributos personales, la práctica de AF’s y el aprecio por el deporte predicen positivamente el optimismo y la autopercepción de atractivo estético y capacidad de innovación. Entre los aspectos interpersonales, dichas variables predicen positivamente los afectos positivos (y lo contrario para los afectos negativos), así como la voluntad de utilizar estrategias tanto cooperativas como competitivas en la resolución de tareas. Estos hallazgos sugieren la importancia de promover la AF y la participación deportiva como estrategias para mejorar no solo la salud física, sino también el desarrollo de habilidades para la vida, lo que puede ayudar a los estudiantes universitarios en los procesos de adaptación
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Actividad física, sedentarismo y preferencias en la práctica deportiva en niños: panorama actual en México
(Universidad de Murcia. Servicio de publicaciones, 2022) Betancourt Ocampo, Diana; Jaimes Reyes, Ana Laura; Tellez Vasquez, Mydori Harumi; Rubio Sosa, Héctor Igor; González González, Alejandro
El presente estudio busco conocer la prevalencia de actividad física, sedentarismo y preferencias en la práctica deportiva en niños de México, por sexo y edad. Se seleccionó una muestra no probabilística de 2,621 niños (47.1% niños y 52.5% niñas), con un promedio de edad de 9.86 años. Se utilizaron indicadores para evaluar la actividad física y las conductas sedentarias, así como, preguntas para conocer otros aspectos de las actividades físico deportivas. Los resultados mostraron que el mayor porcentaje de niños se clasifican como físicamente inactivos, encontrando diferencias significativas por sexo en el grupo de 11 a 13 años. Además, se encontró que una proporción importante de niños pasan más de dos horas al día frente a una pantalla. El mayor porcentaje de niños y niñas informaron que han practicado: fútbol soccer, correr y andar en bicicleta, y las actividades que más les gustaría practicar son el ping pong y escalar
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Las actividades físicas organizadas en la escuela
(Universidad de Zaragoza, Asociación Universitaria de Formación del Profesorado (AUFOP), 1994) Álvarez del Palacio, Eduardo
No cabe duda de que los futuros maestros especialistas se convertirán en los principales agentes de la actividad física y deportiva en el medio escolar. Ellos van a ser corresponsables del desarrollo armónico e integral de los escolares, en cuyo logro la Educación Física juega un papel transcendental. La edad escolar es el momento óptimo para la potenciación de la formación corporal, porque todavía no se han fijado conductas motrices erróneas, se posee una plasticidad, ductilidad e interés que hace a los niños particularmente receptibles a la forja de comportamientos motores positivos.
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Analysis of the history of ball sports
(Universidad de Murcia, Servicio de Publicaciones, 2022) Abdulsalam, Zahiah Sabah; Abdulameer, Wafaa Hussein; Hamza, Jamal Sakran
Sports are one of the important topics that are still included a sub-topic in the school curricula. Ball sports are considered one of the most important sports in our societies today because of their wide and enthusiastic audience. The aim of the study was to analyze the history of ball games, namely football, handball, basketball and volleyball, and to study them as a general historical follow-up study with a simple initial formula. It was also aimed to study the importance of sports to humans. There is a close relationship between ball games and environmental conditions. The place and the climate had an impact on the discovery of some of these games. Some of them have a wide and likable audience, and some were practiced by a certain aristocracy, and had an ethnic influence on their practice because of their popularity. Others derived from a second game played with new atmospheres and new laws. As long as there is a development in human life in general and in the sports fields in particular, we will find that sports are required and renewed, and this development must result in the discovery of new games, which in turn will enter the competitive fields.
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Analysis of the key drivers affecting the development of small and medium sports businesses
(Universidad de Murcia. Servicio de Publicaciones, 2025) Salehipour, Mojgan; Najafabadipour, Zahra; Mohammadi, Samira; Shohani, Mohammadhosein; Sin departamento asociado
The aim of this study was to analyze the key drivers affecting the development of small and medium- sized sports businesses. The study employed thematic analysis and a mixed-method approach (qualitative and quantitative), collecting data through interviews, library research, and document evaluation. A judgmental sampling method was used to select 17 participants for the qualitative part, including university professors, researchers, and sports business managers, based on their expertise and job history. Data analysis involved a three-stage coding process, with reliability ensured through coding agreement measures. For the quantitative part, a sample of 384 individuals was selected from employees of sports organizations using Cochran's formula. Based on the findings, the key drivers of sports business development include development policies, infrastructure, technical platforms, organizational frameworks, marketing indicators, strategic agility, and individual capabilities. Focusing on these categories can significantly propel the growth and sustainability of sports businesses. By aligning strategic efforts across these areas, sports organizations can enhance their competitive edge and adapt more effectively to the rapidly changing dynamics of the sports industry.
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Association between group cohesion and pre-competition mood states in youth athletes
(Universidad de Murcia. Servicio de publicaciones, 2022) Foschiera, Diogo Bertella; Stefanello, Joice Mara Facco; Legnani, Rosimeide Francisco Santos; Legnani, Elto
The purpose of this study is to analyze the possible associations of group cohesion and pre-competition mood states of youth athletes. This is a cross-sectional and quantitative study. The sample was composed of 81 athletes from both sexes, who practice collective modality sports, with average of age of 15.8±1.0 years. Data was collected through the Group Environment Questionnaire and POMS Inventory –Reduced, on the week prior to the athletes’ participation in state competitions. Spearman's correlation coefficient and binary logistic regression were used to analyze the data. The results indicate positive and significant correlations of group cohesion dimensions (p<0.05) with the vigor mood dimension, and negative and significant correlations (p<0.05) with tension, depression, anger, fatigue and confusion dimensions. Both group cohesion types (social and task) significantly predicted the mood state profiles. The highest predictive statistical indicator was presented by task cohesion (OR=2.481; IC=1.477-4.167; p<0.001). The results found offer evidence to confirm the prior expectation that higher levels of group cohesion are associated with better pre-competitive mood states profiles in youth athletes. Theresults suggest that higher group cohesion levels can affect positively the pre-competition mood states in youth athletes.
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Atletismo brasileiro: uma análise qualitativa do ambiente do desenvolvimento do talento esportivo
(Universidad de Murcia. Servicio de publicaciones, 2021) Plociniak Costa, Isabelle; Pereira Rodrigues, Matheus; López Gil, José Francisco; Cavichiolli, Fernando Renato
O ambiente de desenvolvimento do talento é compostopelos aspectos psicológicos, sociais e fisiológicos, além das condições físicas e materiais que influenciam o desenvolvimento do talento dentro e fora do mundo esportivo. Este estudo verificou se o contexto do atletismo brasileiro pode ser um elemento propulsor ou inibidor do desenvolvimento dos atletas. Foram entrevistados 19 atletas e cinco gestores, de cinco equipes classificadas entre as 35 equipes melhores ranqueadas em competições realizadas nos anos de 2015, 2016 e 2017. O modelo de entrevista se baseou no questionário Talent Development Environment Questionnaire, elaborado por Martindale. O modelo de análise utilizou como base a teoria Bioecológica de Bronfenbrenner. As teorias utilizadas consideram o ambiente de talentos de forma generalizada. Conclui-se que o ambiente de desenvolvimento impacta no desempenho esportivo e na progressão que o atleta terá em sua carreira e as principais diferenças estão nos contextos de estruturas físicas e humanas.
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La caída de la motivación autodeterminada en jóvenes escolares
(Murcia, Universidad de Murcia, Editum, 2012) Cecchini Estrada, José Antonio; Fernández Losa, José Luis; González González de Mesa, Carmen; Fernández-Río, Javier; Méndez Jiménez, Antonio
El propósito de este estudio es analizar la progresiva desvinculación de los jóvenes escolares con la actividad físico-deportiva desde la Teoría de la Autodeterminación (Deci y Ryan, 1985, 1991). La muestra estuvo formada por 705 estudiantes, con edades comprendidas entre los 10 y los 14 años (329 de Educación Primaria, y 376 de Educación Secundaria, de una media de edad de 12.7 años). Se realizaron tres MANOVAs 2 (género) _ 2 (etapas educativas), que revelaron que los estudiantes de Educación Primaria mostraron un perfil más adaptativo que los de Educación Secundaria. La Teoría de la Autodeterminación predice que estos resultados son la consecuencia de factores sociales, por lo que esta investigación apunta a factores que son claves y que deberían ser tenidos en cuenta en las sesiones de educación física, como el aprendizaje colaborativo, el clima de clase orientado a la mejora personal y la implicación de los estudiantes en la toma de decisiones.
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La calidad de los servicios de las empresas de turismo activo en Portugal
(Murcia: Servicio de publicaciones de la Universidad de Murcia, 2019) Bento, Pedro; Murta, Luis; Sáez Padilla, Jesús
El turismo de naturaleza es uno de los sectores del turismo que más crece en el mundo. Este tipo de práctica aglutina muchas modalidades y actividades. Por ello, es importante investigar la forma como las empresas expertas en el área del turismo proporcionan los servicios, se identificaron los parámetros y condicionantes que determinan la calidad, propo-niendo mejoras en los procedimientos. Se aplicó el cuestionario HEVA (Bento et al., 2017), adaptado de Mediavilla (2010), a 183 empresas de turismo activo portuguesas. Se ha descrito el perfil y opinión de los responsables de las empresas, destacando: el crecimiento del sector en Portugal, la importancia atribuida a instrumentos fiables, capaces de medir la satisfacción de los clientes, el compartir información inherente a la seguridad de los servicios y poseer recursos humanos especializados y motivados, son factores esenciales a la calidad de los servicios prestados por las empresas en el área.
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Características psicométricas da versão brasileira do Sport Emotion Questionnaire(SEQ-BR)
(Universidad de Murcia. Servicio de Publicaciones, 2023) Dias Leite, Claudia; Soares Júnior, Raimundo da Silva; Fukuda, Claudia Cristina; Caixeta, Fabio Viegas; Melo, Gislane Ferreira; Fontes, Eduardo Bodnariuc; Ramos, Isabela Almeida
Neste trabalho apresentamos uma versão traduzida e adaptada doSport Emotion Questionnaire(SEQ) para o Português brasileiro, e exploramossuas características psicométricas. No Estudo 1 foi produzida a versão brasileira do SEQ (SEQ-BR)de acordo com as diretrizes para o processo de adaptação transcultural, eavaliadas a validade de conteúdo e a concordância entre os juízes. O julgamento quanto a concordância entre os juízes foi quase excelente (0.77£Kappa£0.89) e o instrumento foi considerado válido do ponto de vista do seu conteúdo quanto a clareza (CVCt= 0.91) e pertinência (CVCt= 0.93). No Estudo 2, 895 atletas brasileiros de diferentes modalidades esportivas responderam o SEQ-BR durante competições nacionais e internacionais. As análises fatoriais foram realizadas para explorar e confirmar a estrutura fatorial do SEQ-BR. Aestrutura com cinco fatores apresentou um ajuste satisfatório [χ2(199) = 395.59; χ2/gl = 1.99; CFI = 0.98;TLI = 0.98;GFI = 0.98;RMSEA = 0.033], além de invariância fatorial entre grupos e consistência interna adequada em todos os fatores (0.78£ω£0.85). Diante do exposto, o SEQ-BR apresenta adequação quanto à validação do conteúdo e características psicométricas satisfatórias, fornecendo um instrumento estável, consistente e confiável para mensurar emoções pré-competitivas em atletas brasileiros.
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Characteristics of regular exercise habits among people in the northern mountainous regions of Vietnam
(Servicio de Publicaciones. Universidad de Murcia, 2026) Dao, Le Thi Minh; Chung, Nguyen Dinh; Ngoc, Mai Thi Bich; Sin departamento asociado
This study aimed to analyze and compare the characteristics of sports participation behavior among mountainous populations in the Northern, Central, and Southern regions of Vietnam. A sociological survey method was employed to examine and compare physical exercise habits across these regions, focusing on exercise level, temporal characteristics (time and frequency), types and forms of physical activity, as well as participants’ awareness of the meaning and benefits of physical exercise. The total sample comprised 3,429 participants, including 1,842 males and 1,587 females. The research results indicated that the proportion of mountainous populations regularly engaging in physical exercise was relatively similar across the three regions. Participants in all regions tended to practice both modern and traditional sports. However, the content of physical exercise showed statistically significant differences among the regions (p<0.05). In addition, the majority of respondents demonstrated positive and stable motivations for engaging in physical activity. Their perceptions of the meaning and benefits of physical exercise also varied significantly across regions. These findings highlight important considerations for the development and promotion of physical activity programs among mountainous populations in Vietnam.
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Clasificación de los valores de rango de movimiento de la extremidad inferior en jugadores de fútbol sala
(Murcia: Servicio de Publicaciones de la Universidad de Murcia, 2017) Ayala Rodríguez, Francisco; Cejudo Palomo, Antonio; Sainz de Baranda Andújar, Pilar; Santonja Medina, Fernando
Objetivo: Clasificar los valores de flexibilidad de la extremidad inferior en jugadores de la 2ª División de la Liga Nacional de fútbol sala. Método: 60 jugadores fueron valorados mediante la versión básica del protocolo ROM-SPORT. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo y por percentiles para clasificarlos valores de los siete movimientos evaluados. Resultados y conclusión: El presente estudio define el perfil normal de flexibilidad de la extremidad inferior en un rango de valores entre 8-17º para la extensión de cadera, 39-45º para la flexión de tobillo con rodilla extendida, 40-47º para la flexión de tobillo con rodilla flexionada, 42-47º para la abducción de cadera, 76-96º para la flexión de cadera con rodilla extendida, 116-139º para la flexión de rodilla y 141-147º para la flexión de cadera. Valores superiores a este rango se pueden considerar dentro del perfil óptimo mientras que valores inferiores se pueden considerar dentro del perfil limitado.
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Coach-athlete relationship and athlete mental health: 30 years of bibliometric mapping using VOSViewer
(Servicio de Publicaciones. Universidad de Murcia, 2025) Tomoliyus, Tomoliyus; Siswantoyo, Siswantoyo; Pambudi, Titis; Wijayanti, Wike; Sin departamento asociado
This study employed a bibliometric analysis to examine and visualize the literature on coach-athlete relationships and athlete mental health from over the past 30 years using VOSViewer Software. The study identified the primary authors and countries/regions that contribute to this literature, with the United States being the leading contributor in research productivity. Scientific collaboration tends is more prevalent among academics from nations or regions with shared cultures, languages, and histories. Co-citation analysis revealed the intellectual structure of the topic, highlighting major clusters of interrelated journals. There are multiple research topics that are categorized in these groups, such as the coach-athlete relationship and athlete mental health. These findings not only enhance our understanding of the development and effectiveness of the coach-athlete relationship and athlete mental health but also contribute to the advancement of sports science. The results can inform the development of improved training policies, enhanced training methods to support athletes' mental well-being, and innovative evidence-based approaches to mental health management. Therefore, this study is highly beneficial for coaches, sports practitioners, and researchers in optimizing the coach-athlete relationship and athlete psychological well-being.
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Counseling and mental health interventions in sports: A systematic review of current practices and outcomes
(Universidad de Murcia. Servicio de Publicaciones, 2025) Fitria, Linda; Ifdil, Ifdil; Zatrahadi, Muhammad Fahli; Darmawati, Darmawati; Istiqomah, Istiqomah; Zulvi, Nur Adila Wafiqoh; Zola, Nilma; Zarya, Fiky; Haryanto, Jeki; Fadli, Rima Pratiwi; Sin departamento asociado
This study aimed to highlight the importance of structured psychological intervention in supporting athletes' recovery from injury, managing stress, and preventing future injuries. This study synthesised various relevant studies using a systematic literature review approach, with data sources from the Scopus database. The inclusion criteria included empirical studies, review articles, book chapters, and conference papers published between 1976 and 2024. The results of the study show that psychological interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), stress management programs, and goal-setting strategies contribute significantly to athletes' mental resilience and physical recovery. Social support from family, coaches, and teammates also accelerated the rehabilitation process and increased recovery effectiveness. In addition, the integration of mental health strategies in training programs can reduce the risk of injury by managing competitive pressure and emotional stress. In conclusion, mental health counseling and interventions in sports are essential for improving the holistic well-being of athletes. This intervention not only helps with injury recovery but also serves as a preventive measure to maintain optimal performance. Collaboration between medical personnel and sports psychologists is necessary to ensure a comprehensive recovery plan covering both physical and mental aspects. This study emphasized the importance of implementing mental health strategies to improve athletes' performance and well-being in competitive sports.
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Designing a sport performance evaluation model in Khouzestan Province, Iran, with Interpretive Structural Modeling
(Murcia: Servicio de Publicaciones de la Universidad de Murcia, 2019) Mazarei, Ebrahim; Heydarinejad, Sedighe; Shafienia, Parvane; Zarra-Nezhad, Mansour
Any sport organization intensively needs a performance evalua-tion system to ensure the desirability of its activities, particularly in dyna-mic and complicated environments. The objective of this study was to use interpretive structural modeling (ISM) to propose a performance evalua-tion model for the youth and sports offices in Khuzestan Province, Iran. This is a quantitative study of descriptive-analytical type. The statistical population consisted of 120 scientific and executive experts. 60 individuals were invited to participate, and finally, 30 individuals were selected as the final respondents by purposive sampling method. The data measurement tool was a researcher-made questionnaire. Its validity was confirmed by the experts. Descriptive and inferential statistics methods were used to analyze the data. MATLAB was employed to analyze the data concerning the in-terpretive structural model. The results showed that most of the strategies are in the linked area according to the analysis of the influence power and dependence (MICMAC Table). Moreover, the results of the strategy classi-fication indicated that the most essential strategies were: strategies of sport preparation scheme, legislation, structural obstacles elimination, creation of the province sport strategic council, and strategic management approach.
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Developing a social participation model in Iran’s sports for all
(Murcia: Servicio de Publicaciones de la Universidad de Murcia, 2019) Javadipoor, Mohammad; Zareian, Hossein; Parsaju, Ali
The present study aims to design a social participation model in Iran’s sports for all. Based on the exploratory nature of the research subject, the study method was qualitative and a grounded theory strategy was carried out to design a social participation model in Iran’s sports for all. Sampling was purposive and had a snowball method. The theoretical saturation was obtained after 27 deep and semi-structured interviews with knowledgeable experts, and then major categories were extracted after com-pleting a coding process. Results of open coding revealed that 811 initial indicators and 184 final indicators determined causal, underlying and in-tervening conditions, strategies and consequences of social participation in Iran’s sports for all. Final indicators were classified into 63 concepts and 28 categories in the axial coding, and finally identified categories result-ing from selective coding explained a social participation model in Iran’s sports for all.
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Efecto del ejercicio terapéutico sobre rango articular y fuerza muscular en deportistas lanzadores con disquinesia. Una revisión sistemática
(Universidad de Murcia, Servicio de Publicaciones, 2023) Álvarez‐Arangua, Sebastián; Arias Poblete, Leónidas; Espoz-Lazo, Sebastián; Silva Mella, Mauricio Alejandro; Parada Osses, Ben-yamin; Zamora Pinoleo, Jovina; Rubilar Henríquez, Cristian; Lizana Rodríguez, Catalina; Ríos-Riquelme, Mario; Farías‐Valenzuela, Claudio
El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar los efectos del ejercicio terapéutico (ET) sobre los cambios de rangos de movimiento (ROM) y la fuerza muscular (FM) en deportistas lanzadores que presentan disquinesia escapular (DE). Se realizó la búsqueda en Pubmed, Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect de los últimos cinco años según la metodología PRISMA, considerando estudios que describieran los efectos de los programas de ejercicio terapéutico en rango articular y fuerza muscular de deportistas lanzadores. Se incluyeron un total de seis artículos relacionado con deportistas lanzadores con disquinesia escapular. Se encontraron resultados favorables dentro de las intervenciones que contaban con ET, el cual obtuvo un efecto significativo en las variables de ROM y fuerza muscular en deportistas lanzadores. En conclusión, los ejercicios de estiramientos terapéuticos son la herramienta más favorable y eficaz frente a cualquier otro tipo de intervención, teniendo un efecto sobre la FM y el ROM de los atletas lanzadores, ayudando así a su rendimiento competitivo.
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Effect of rule modifications on kinematic parameters using maturity stage as a moderating variable in U-10
(MDPI, 2024-04-11) Palao, José Manuel; García Angulo, Francisco Javier; Giménez Egido, José María; Ortega Toro, Enrique; Actividad Física y Deporte
The aim of the present study was to analyse the effects of regulatory modifications in competitive situations on cinematic variables, considering maturity stage as a moderating factor, in youth football players. A quasi-experimental study was conducted in which 45 players with a mean age of 9.47 ± 0.54 participated. The independent variable analysed was the modification of rules (playing time, scoring, and specific rules). The dependent variables analysed were cinematic variables. These variables were recorded with WimuTM. The maturity stage was considered a moderating factor in this effect. The main results indicate that the modified competition reduced the total distance covered, maximum acceleration speed, and distance covered in acceleration and deceleration in different speed zones. In addition, the maturity stage was found to moderate the effect of the intervention on the total distance covered, distance covered by accelerating in zone 3, and distance covered by decelerating in zone 3. Thus, the proposed modification appeared to reduce the physical demand for competition. Furthermore, it reduced the differences between players with early maturational development and those with late maturational development.