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Neurophysiological and Behavioral Responses to Stressful Situations, Training, Therapies or Illness

A special issue of Behavioral Sciences (ISSN 2076-328X). This special issue belongs to the section "Experimental and Clinical Neurosciences".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2025 | Viewed by 4890

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Prof. Dr. Juan Pedro Fuentes García

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Didactic and Behavioral Analysis of Sports (ADICODE) Research Group, Faculty of Sport Sciences, The University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain
Interests: psychophysiology; heart rate variability; EEG; exercise; stress management; biofeedback; neurofeedback
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Dr. Santos Villafaina

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Physical Activity and Quality of Life Research Group (AFYCAV), Faculty of Sport Sciences, The University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain
Interests: heart rate variability; EEG; exercise; chronic pain; psychophysiology; exergames
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This special issue delves into the intricate connections between physiological, neurophysiological, and behavioral responses obtained during stressful scenarios, training programs, therapeutic interventions, and illnesses. In an era marked by constant challenges, understanding how the human body and mind react to stimuli is crucial. This research addresses the pressing need to unravel the underlying mechanisms governing these responses. By exploring gaps in existing knowledge, our aim is to emphasize the critical necessity for further investigation and refinement.

Contributions to this issue will illuminate complex pathways linking physiological, neurophysiological, and behavioral responses, offering insights that inform both academia and practical applications. The outcomes are poised to refine interventions, enhance training methodologies, improve therapeutic practices, and deepen our understanding in these topics.

Therefore, this Special Issue aims to collate original research, review articles, cross-sectional studies or case reports focused on these aspects.

Prof. Dr. Juan Pedro Fuentes García
Dr. Santos Villafaina
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Keywords

  • EEG
  • HRV
  • training load
  • biomarkers
  • fitness
  • periodization
  • mental load
  • fatigue
  • exercise
  • pathology

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The Correlation between Motor Skill Proficiency and Academic Performance in High School Students
by Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo and Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez
Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(7), 592; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14070592 - 12 Jul 2024
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The intricate relationship between physical health and cognitive development has been a focal point of multidisciplinary research, suggesting that motor skill proficiency could influence academic outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between motor control, mobility, stability—measured by the Functional Movement Screen [...] Read more.
The intricate relationship between physical health and cognitive development has been a focal point of multidisciplinary research, suggesting that motor skill proficiency could influence academic outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between motor control, mobility, stability—measured by the Functional Movement Screen (FMS)—and academic performance among high school students. Conducted with 201 participants from a public high school in Spain, this descriptive non-experimental research divided students into high and low academic performance groups based on their average grade scores, with the median used as the criterion for distinction. The FMS was utilized to assess fundamental motor skills, and academic performance was verified across mathematics, language, science, and physical education subjects. The findings revealed a significant positive relationship between the FMS scores and academic achievement (r = 0.691; p < 0.001), indicating that students with higher motor skill proficiency had higher academic achievement. This correlation persisted across the various subjects, highlighting the potential benefits of integrating physical education and motor skill development into educational strategies. The study’s results suggest that educational policies should advocate for comprehensive physical education programs to foster both physical well-being and academic improvement, thereby promoting a holistic educational model that enhances student performance across disciplines. Full article
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Effects of a Combined Method of Normobaric Hypoxia on the Repeated Sprint Ability Performance of a Nine-Time World Champion Triathlete: A Case Report
by Adrian Gonzalez-Custodio, Carmen Crespo, Rafael Timón and Guillermo Olcina
Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(11), 1084; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14111084 - 12 Nov 2024
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Elite athletes are an under-represented population in scientific studies, and there are no works analysing the influence of hypoxia in elite triathletes. The aim of this study was to analyse the influence of different methods of normobaric hypoxia on repeated sprint ability (RSA) [...] Read more.
Elite athletes are an under-represented population in scientific studies, and there are no works analysing the influence of hypoxia in elite triathletes. The aim of this study was to analyse the influence of different methods of normobaric hypoxia on repeated sprint ability (RSA) performance. This study was a case study with an elite triathlete who has won nine triathlon world championships. The study used a combination of different methods of normobaric hypoxia. The three methods combined were as follows: live high-train low interspersed; intermittent hypoxic training; and intermittent hypoxic exposure. This study analysed the influence of these methods on RSA performance in variables such as power output, saturation of muscular oxygen, heart rate and ventilatory variables (VO2 and VCO2). The triathlete was measured before the training protocol (PRE), just after (POST-D3) and 21 days after the end of the protocol (POST-D21). This type of protocol has shown that it can lead to an improvement in RSA performance in the number of sprints (PRE vs. POST-D3 vs. POST-D21: 19 vs. 24 vs. 28), power output (PRE 615 W vs. POST-D3 685 W vs. POST-D21 683W) and efficiency of the triathlete. This work may be useful in improving power output and repeated sprint ability for elite triathletes. Full article
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Psychophysiological and Performance Effects of Biofeedback and Neurofeedback Interventions in a Top 100 Female Chess Player
by Juan Pedro Fuentes-García and Santos Villafaina
Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(11), 1044; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14111044 - 5 Nov 2024
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(1) Background: Previous studies showed that neurofeedback and biofeedback could improve stress levels, enhance self-control over physiological factors, improve behavioral efficiency, and increase reaction speed to stimuli. Specifically, the sensorimotor rhythm stimulation (12–15 Hz) can enhance cognitive functions such as selective attention and [...] Read more.
(1) Background: Previous studies showed that neurofeedback and biofeedback could improve stress levels, enhance self-control over physiological factors, improve behavioral efficiency, and increase reaction speed to stimuli. Specifically, the sensorimotor rhythm stimulation (12–15 Hz) can enhance cognitive functions such as selective attention and working memory. However, there is no study that analyzes the effect of these interventions in chess players. (2) Methods: A Chess Woman Grandmaster and Chess International Master, with an ELO ranking higher than 2350 points, was selected to participate in this case study. The participant conducted a total of 14 sessions of biofeedback and neurofeedback, training in breathing, sensorimotor rhythm stimulation in Cz, skin conductance, temperature, and heart rate variability combined with chess work. Specific and non-specific tasks were designed to evaluate the intervention. (3) Results: The chess player enhanced the heart rate variability during specific and non-specific chess tasks: chess problems, 15 + 10 games, and puzzle rush games. In addition, the sensorimotor rhythm power decreased during the chess problem and increased during the 15 + 10 game and puzzle rush. Also, chess performance and anxiety levels improved after the intervention. (4) Conclusions: Neurofeedback and biofeedback training combined with chess training could improve the performance of chess players. Full article
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