Acta Gymnica, 2023 (vol. 53)
Comparison of physical demands between positional games and matches in elite soccer players
Javier Vilamitjana, Gabriel Heinze, Pablo Verde, Julio Calleja-Gonzalez
Acta Gymnica e2023.017 | DOI: 10.5507/ag.2023.017 
Background: In elite soccer, many teams routinely use positional games (PGs) in their practice sessions, striving to simulate competition situations, although some debate exists about the application's usefulness. Objective: The main aim of this descriptive study was to compare the physical demands among three different formats of PGs within the competitive profile. Methods: A descriptive study was conducted with 19 Argentinian professional soccer players (age 23.7 ± 4.7 years, body mass 73.6 ± 7.0 kg, height 177.2 ± 5.6 cm). External load was monitored by GPS (Catapult) during typical practice sessions with PGs designs (7 vs....
Adaption and validity of the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire - Short Form in Greek educational context
Aikaterini Karapanagiotou, Stella Rokka, Konstantinos Filippou, Evangelos Bebetsos, Filippos Filippou
Acta Gymnica e2023.016 | DOI: 10.5507/ag.2023.016
Background: In Greek scientific literature, no other studies using emotional intelligence as a personal trait were found. Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the validity and reliability of the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire - Short Form in a Greek educational context. The internal consistency as well as the levels of emotional intelligence, along with the gender as a factor that differentiates emotional intelligence have also been examined. Methods: The sample of the study consisted of 306 (for exploratory factor analysis) and 415 (for confirmatory factor analysis) students who attended the 7th, 8th, and...
Effect of curriculum-based physical education program on perceived motor competence and out-of-school healthy behaviors in adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and typically developing adolescents
Miguel Villa-de Gregorio, María I. Barriopedro Moro, Miriam Palomo Nieto, Luis M. Ruiz Pérez
Acta Gymnica e2023.015 | DOI: 10.5507/ag.2023.015
Background: The high presence of adolescent schoolchildren with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is increasingly evident in physical education (PE) classes. Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of a 12-week curriculum-based PE program on perceived motor competence, and out-of-school healthy behaviors in a group of 13 adolescent schoolchildren with ADHD (9 boys and 4 girls, 15 years old), compared to a group of 13 typically developing schoolchildren of the same age (9 boys and 4 girls, 15 years old). Methods: The Spanish version of eight items to assess perceived motor competence from the Achievement Motivation for...
Functional status in non-elite football players 6 months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Kamil Kublin, Grzegorz Szlachta, Przemys³aw Dêbski, Igor Karczewski
Acta Gymnica e2023.014 | DOI: 10.5507/ag.2023.014
Background: Objective criteria to accurately evaluate the ability of a patient to make a risk-free return to their previous level of activity after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) and to progress through stages of the rehabilitation process are still widely discussed. Objective: The goal of the study was to investigate the functional status of non-elite football players 6 months after ACLR based on the Functional Movement Screen test (FMS) and side-to-side differences of isokinetic quadriceps and hamstring peak torque between the operated (OP) and non-operated (NOP) extremities. Methods: A total of 35 football players (male:female...
Assessment of visual selective and orienting attention with a new touchscreen tablet-based test in school-aged children: Pilot study
Rudolf Psotta, David Prycl, Ondøej Ka¹par
Acta Gymnica e2023.013 | DOI: 10.5507/ag.2023.013
Background: Selective attention and visuospatial orienting attention are important cognitive functions for children's development. Testing based on touch-based mobile technology platforms is becoming increasingly widespread in psychological assessment. Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the reliability and validity of the newly developed touchscreen tablet-based test of selective and orienting attention (t-SOA test) in typical developing children aged 7-10 years. Methods: Two age groups of children, the group7-8 (7-8 years, 9 girls, 10 boys) and the group9-10 (9-10 years, 9 girls, 9 boys), performed the t-SOA test...
Sensory and locomotor responses following CrossFit, Les Mills and traditional resistance trainings in sedentary subjects
Habil Hamdouni, Brian Kliszczewicz, Wissem Dhahbi, Fatma Z. Ben Salah, Abderraouf Ben Abderrahman
Acta Gymnica e2023.012 | DOI: 10.5507/ag.2023.012
Background: There is a paucity of literature on the effects of fitness programs such as CrossFit (CF), Les Mills (LM), and traditional resistance training (TRAD) on sensorimotor responses, which define overall motor skills levels that are major factors in improving quality of life of fitness training practitioners. Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess and compare the sensorimotor responses after 16 weeks of CF, LM and TRAD trainings. Methods: A total of one hundred and seven sedentary participants (81 men, 26 women, age 30.5 ± 5.7 years, weight 78.9 ± 11.1 kg, height 174.9 cm, fat mass 25.4 ± 5.3%) were assigned randomly...
The immediate effect of a balance wobble board protocol on knee and ankle joint position sense in female soccer players
Kiandokht Hosseini, Zahra Mohammadian, Mohammad Alimoradi, Mohammad Shabani, Ross Armstrong, Jennifer Hogg, Zahra Rezaei
Acta Gymnica e2023.011 | DOI: 10.5507/ag.2023.011
Background: Lower limb injuries are widely recognized as the most prevalent injuries among female soccer players. Joint position sense plays a vital role in muscle reflexes, joint stability dynamics, and movement planning for neuromuscular control. Decreased accuracy in joint position sense can be considered an internal injury risk factor.Objective: The current study aims to investigate the immediate effect of a short-term balance protocol with a wobble board on knee and ankle joint position sense. Methods: Forty female participants were recruited and then randomly allocated into two groups: balance training (BTR; n = 20, age 23.50 ± 1.50...
The effect of ball compression and scale court sizes on learning tennis skills of beginner adult tennis players
Bulent Kilit, Ersan Arslan, Yusuf Soylu, Jorge E. Morais
Acta Gymnica e2023.010 | DOI: 10.5507/ag.2023.010
Background: Numerous studies have demonstrated the positive impact of scaled equipment on the playing performance of young tennis players. Nonetheless, there is a need for further research to explore the impact of scaled equipment on the skill development of beginner adult tennis players. Objective: This study aimed to assess the effects of ball compression and scale court sizes on the learning of tennis skills of beginner adult tennis players. Methods: Twenty-four beginner players (age 20.9 ± 1.2 years) were randomly divided into a regular ball group (RB, n = 12) and a low-compression ball group (LCB, n = 12) on-court training twice...
Does motor skills training have permanent or temporary effects on children's motor development?
Hassan Kordi
Acta Gymnica e2023.009 | DOI: 10.5507/ag.2023.009
Background: Motor skill programs are effective in the development of children's fundamental motor skills (FMS). However, the key point that should be kept in mind here is the degree of the stability of the training effects on children's motor skills. Objective: The purpose of the present study is to observe the permanence of the effects of motor skills training on children's FMS aged 4-6 years for one year. Methods: The study was carried out among 39 preschool children, 17 girls (age 5.31 ± 0.23 years) and 22 boys (5.23 ± 0.20 years) without any previously-identified health problems. The participants were randomly chosen and divided into...
The predictive role of athletic mental energy on psychological resilience
Ömer Faruk Yazici, Bariº Mergan, Mehmet Kargün
Acta Gymnica e2023.008 | DOI: 10.5507/ag.2023.008
Background: In the field of sports, controlling an individual's emotions is an essential skill for effective performance. It is therefore crucial to understand the current situation of athletes and thus provide better training and emotional regulation resources. Objective: The research aims to determine the role of athletic mental energy in psychological resilience and to reveal its relations with each other and with some variables. Methods: The study group of the research consists of a total of 462 athlete-students (age 21.36 ± 1.49 years), 138 (29.9%) females and 324 (70.1%) males. The Brief Resilience Scale and the Athletic Mental Energy Scale...
Sports fans' socialization, team identification and gendered differences between sport consumption
Micha³ Lenartowicz, Natalia Organista
Acta Gymnica e2023.007 | DOI: 10.5507/ag.2023.007
Background: This study focuses on sports fandom, consumption and socialization in the role of a sports fan.Objective: The study aimed to analyze the international differences between Polish sports fans and those in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Greece, Norway, and Qatar, based on a comparison of the results of studies using the same research methodology. Methods: The research utilized the Sports Fandom Questionnaire (SFQ) and the Sports Spectator Identification Scale (SSIS) concerning fan-related behaviors and socialization in the role of a sports fan. A total of 286 Polish students were surveyed (53% male and 47% female, mean age of...
Effects of different small-sided games on psychological responses and technical activities in young female basketball players
Yagmur Gok, Emin Suel, Yusuf Soylu
Acta Gymnica e2023.006 | DOI: 10.5507/ag.2023.006
Background: Although small-sided games (SSG) have been a popular method recently, the number of studies on female athletes is limited.Objective: This study investigated the effects of basketball-specific 2vs2, 3vs3 and 4vs4 SSG on psychological and technical responses. Methods: Eighteen young female basketball players with an age of 15.6 ± 0.7 years, a height of 175.0 ± 4.9 cm, a basketball experience of 5.6 ± 0.7 years, and a body mass index of 20.8 ± 1.1 kg/m2 participated in the study. Anthropometric measurements and Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test 1 were conducted. Rating of perceived exertion (RPE), enjoyment of...
Static pelvic asymmetry is not linked to activation asymmetry of the lateral abdominal muscles and body weight distribution asymmetry on lower extremities
Piotr Wo¼niak, Agnieszka Polaczek, Grzegorz Szlachta
Acta Gymnica e2023.005 | DOI: 10.5507/ag.2023.005
Background: Pelvic, spinal and hips asymmetries constitute common phenomena. Pelvic asymmetry is usually perceived from two different points of view: as a causative factor in certain motor system dysfunctions or as a symptom of existing dysfunctions. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the difference in activation asymmetry of lateral abdominal muscles (LAM) and the difference in body weight distribution on lower extremities during prolonged standing between subjects with and without pelvic asymmetry, and check if there is a correlation between the magnitude of pelvic asymmetry and activation asymmetry of lateral abdominal muscles as well as body...
Does training with visual occlusion improve technical skills in Under-14 football players?
Francesca D'Elia, Tiziana D'Isanto, Gaetano Altavilla, Giovanni Esposito, Gaetano Raiola
Acta Gymnica e2023.004 | DOI: 10.5507/ag.2023.004
Background: Visual occlusion reduces players' field of vision and directly affects their physical, technical and positional performance. Therefore, it is important to understand how visual perception is affected, and whether training with visual occlusion leads to an improvement in performance.Objective: This study aimed to examine whether training with visual occlusion could improve technical skills in young football players. Methods: Thirty male Under-14 amateur football players were randomly assigned to a visual occlusion group (OCC; n = 15) and a control group (CON; n = 15). In addition to the conventional training program, the OCC...
The effect of games based on divergent and convergent thinking on motor competence and creativity in children aged 7-8 years
Zohreh Alipour, Parvaneh Shamsipour Dehkordi, Marzieh Entezari
Acta Gymnica e2023.003 | DOI: 10.5507/ag.2023.003
Background: Children's creativity and motor competence are expandable factors that are related to convergent and divergent thinking processes. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of games based on divergent and convergent thinking on motor competence and creativity in children aged 7-8 years. Methods: Participants aged 7.41 ± 0.39 years (n = 34) were selected based on inclusion criteria and were divided randomly into three groups (divergent thinking, convergent thinking, and control). Participants performed their group interventions in eighteen training sessions (six weeks period). The nonlinear training approach was used...
How does artistic gymnastics and trampoline gymnastics training affect dynamic balance, abdominal strength, jump performance, and flexibility in adult females?
Erbil M. Aydin, Burak Gündoğan, Erkan Demirkan
Acta Gymnica e2023.002 | DOI: 10.5507/ag.2023.002
Background: Artistic gymnastics and trampoline gymnastics are an enormously popular group of sports that develops many biomotor skills, however, their effect on various aspects of fitness is not sufficiently observed. Objective: The study aimed to determine the effects of artistic gymnastics and trampoline gymnastics training on body composition, balance, jump performance, abdominal strength, and flexibility in adult females. Methods: Fifty-one adult female non-gymnasts (age 19.59 ± 1.58 years, height 160.69 ± 4.74 cm) were randomly assigned to three groups: the artistic gymnastics group (n = 19), the mini-trampoline gymnastics group...
Comparison of selected performance-associated parameters after off-season and two-month training preparation in professional Czech ice hockey players
Filip Neuls, Michal Botek, Jakub Krejèí, Martin Sigmund
Acta Gymnica e2023.001 | DOI: 10.5507/ag.2023.001
Background: In ice hockey, regular off-ice testing can serve as a controlling mechanism for a training program's effectiveness. Objective: The main aim of this study was to describe changes in selected morphological and physiological parameters, intended to be relevant for a complex ice hockey performance, after two months of pre-season training preparation following one month of an off-season period. Methods: The sample consisted of 22 adult male players aged 18-39 years from a top Czech ice hockey league team. Two laboratory testing procedures performed at the end of the off-season and after two months of the pre-season conditioning consisted of...