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O Role-Playing Game (RPG) vem ganhando cada vez mais espaço entre os jovens no Brasil e na área da pedagogia, na qual vem sendo utilizado como ferramenta de aprendizado nas salas de aula. Este trabalho teve como objeti...

Peninsula Valdes, Argentinian Patagonia, is an area used as a trophic stopover by several shorebird species. These shorebirds are characterized by made long migrations and their survival depend for the sites where they s...

Background and Study Aim. Postural control is a fundamental skill that emerges from the interaction between the central nervous system and sensorimotor structures. It enables the maintenance of body balance and plays a c...

BackgroundThe association between Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) and intimate relationship quality remains underexplored, particularly regarding protective factors that may buffer against trauma-related i...

Abstract Background In basketball, quadriceps strains and contusions are common due to the muscle’s role in knee extension and hip flexion, with the rectus femoris most prone to injury because it crosses both joints, m...

Abstract Background Basketball is one of the most popular sports. In basketball, the energy demand from several combinations of aerobic and anaerobic sports in which athletes need physical fitness, explosive power, agili...

BackgroundAutistic children experience enduring difficulties with emotion regulation and daily participation. Emotion-oriented play-learning tools (EPLTs, sensory play-learning tools for supporting emotion and self-regul...

Abstract Background Port-A-Cath needle insertion in pediatric chemotherapy is often painful and stressing. Distraction is a non-pharmacological method of pain management in invasive procedures in children. The purpose of...

Abstract Spatiotemporal analysis of professional sports like American football is a research area that has grown in recent years with the emergence of reliable tracking technologies for both players as well as the ball. ...

Abstract Background Outdoor play benefits children’s mental wellbeing, social and cognitive development and physical activity levels. However, children’s outdoor play and physical activity have declined in recent yea...

Abstract From the production about the Context Evaluation on Child Education and the research experience in this field, this text presents and discusses a qualitative research about the evaluation of play at a child educ...

Abstract Background Balance and change of direction (COD) are essential physical capabilities for soccer players, particularly female athletes who are at increased risk of non-contact lower limb injuries due to unique ne...

Background and Study Aim. Youth tennis performance depends on the development of multiple physical domains, including speed, agility, power, accuracy, and endurance. Although numerous training interventions have been pro...

Background: We investigated factors related to pitching performance—defined by pitch velocity and accuracy—based on baseball experience, pitching workload, anthropometrics, and range of motion and strength (grip and ...

With a plethora of anthropometric and body composition measurements, may be challenging for soccer technical staff determining the most suitable protocol for their players.

"Climate change communication efforts grounded in the information deficit model have largely failed to close the gap between scientific and public understanding of the risks posed by climate change. In response, simulati...

The purpose of this study was to examine the eye movement characteristics and visual attention of badminton players with different levels of experience during serve reception. Twenty badminton players (n = 12 elite and n...

Football is the world’s most popular sport, and evaluating the market value of players is crucial for clubs and managers in making informed decisions regarding transfers, contracts, and financial planning. This st...

In a globalized world, the use of foreign players by elite sport clubs has become normalized, yet fan perceptions of this practice are not always positive. The top Czech football league has consistently included 100 to 1...

Abstract Youth badminton performance involves an interplay of structural, physiological, training, and experiential factors more than a stand-alone measure like competition ranking. Yet, in youth programmes, athlete asse...

This study analyses the status of the new EU member states and, in particular, Poland as it is perceived by the representatives of the older EU members. On a theoretical level, it argues that the transformation of the ne...

Abstract Background This study investigated whether the dominant hand would exhibit faster nerve conduction velocity, lower muscle activation latency, and superior Coincidence Anticipation Timing (CAT) performance compar...

Background and Study Aim. Anthropometric characteristics are commonly considered important determinants of performance in basketball. Variations in body size and composition may influence the execution of fundamental tec...

The somatic parameters and body composition are important indicators of physical fitness and general health not only non-athletes, but of athletes. The aim of this study was to determine the somatic characteristics and b...