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Competition and Sports Training: A Challenge for Public Health
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Competition and Sports Training: A Challenge for Public Health

A special issue of Sports (ISSN 2075-4663).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2024 | Viewed by 3897

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Tomasz Gabryś

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1. Physical Education and Sport Center University of West Bohemia, Pilsen, Czech Republic
2. Faculty of Health Sciences Jan Dlugosz University Czestochowa, Czestochowa, Poland
Interests: winter sports training; physiology of exercise; testing and prevention in sport
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Dr. Arkadiusz Stanula

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Institute of Sport Science, Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, 40-065 Katowice, Poland
Interests: swimming; water rescue; physiological testing; sports training; analysis in sports
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Dr. Kazimierz Mikołajec

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The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Institute of Sport Sciences, 40-065 Katowice, Poland
Interests: playing position; body composition; youth athletes; weight loss; basketball players
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Although the evidence accumulated in numerous publications indicating the benefits of participating in competition and sports training is compelling, many areas linking health to sports require extensive research. There are many barriers in people's minds against participating in both physical activity and sports competition. The term sports is perceived as an area reserved for a particularly physically gifted population. Sports activity is not combined with public health, although it has significantly penetrated many programs implemented in the area of public health. The results of numerous scientific studies show that new approaches directed at promoting greater participation in sports by all sectors of society are needed, which could stem from launching leisure-time physical activity programs. Instead of the commonly emphasized physical health or appearance benefits, it is the hedonic rewards and opportunities for social interaction that are seen as the most sought-after benefits by participants. The need for success and social aspects can potentially lead to increased participation in sports realizing the holistic health concept. This approach lays the groundwork for addressing important public health policy issues. The purpose of this Special Issue is to add to the existing literature, with information on the most effective solutions for combining sports competition, training, and the tasks facing public health. We look forward to papers whose results will contribute to the transfer of knowledge emerging from training and sports competition toward improving the participation of various social and professional groups in physical activity. Obtaining sports success and achieving satisfaction from social interaction by participants in programs is based on sports competition. An important area we look forward to will be research combining sports research methodologies in the diagnosis and improvement of professional physical preparation necessary in various fields of life. We look forward to papers addressing the issues of safe participation in training and sports competition resulting from the functional, physiological, and psychological predispositions of participants.

Dr. Tomasz Gabryś
Dr. Arkadiusz Stanula
Dr. Kazimierz Mikołajec
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Sports is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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Keywords

  • sports competition
  • training
  • public health
  • functional diagnostics
  • motor skills

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Foot Placement in the Basic Position on the Start Block OSB12 of Young Competitive Swimmers
by Ivan Matúš, Bibiana Vadašová, Tomáš Eliaš, Łukasz Rydzik, Tadeusz Ambroży and Wojciech Czarny
Sports 2024, 12(2), 42; https://doi.org/10.3390/sports12020042 - 29 Jan 2024
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Background: The basic position on the starting block can influence the performance at the start, as it is the initial phase on which the other phases depend, as well as the swimming performance in sprint events in all swimming styles. The aim of [...] Read more.
Background: The basic position on the starting block can influence the performance at the start, as it is the initial phase on which the other phases depend, as well as the swimming performance in sprint events in all swimming styles. The aim of our study is to analyze the effect of the foot in the base position on the block start on performance in the 5 m distance start. Material and Methods: Fifteen performance swimmers aged 17 ± 2 years were tested in their preferred wide and narrow starting positions, performing a total of six starts during which angular, temporal, and length changes were monitored in block, flight, and underwater phases. Fisher individual tests for differences of means were used to determine differences in kinematic parameters of the kick start to the 5 m distance. Differences in the position of the feet in kinematic parameters of the kick start to the 5 m distance were determined using the two-sample t-test with equal variance and effect size by Cohen’s d. Results: Swimmers were found to have significant differences (p < 0.05) between foot widths in block time (0.02 s), time to 2 m (0.05 s), flight and glide time and distance, maximal depth, and time to 5 m (0.08) in favor of the narrow baseline position. Conclusions: We recommend marking the center of the start block on the OSB or OSB platform for the competitors, as well as the center of the backrest, for better orientation and assuming the correct basic foot position on the start block. Full article
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Hand Selection in Dribbling Phases: An Analysis of Non-Dominant Hand Usage and Dribble Change in Basketball
by Keisuke Onodera and Masaki Takeda
Sports 2023, 11(11), 226; https://doi.org/10.3390/sports11110226 - 14 Nov 2023
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This study investigates the influence of different dribbling phases on hand selection among basketball players across various categories. A total of 33 guard players, including 11 from high school, college, and NBA teams each, were observed. Video data analysis was utilized to determine [...] Read more.
This study investigates the influence of different dribbling phases on hand selection among basketball players across various categories. A total of 33 guard players, including 11 from high school, college, and NBA teams each, were observed. Video data analysis was utilized to determine the frequency of players using their dominant hands (DHs) and non-dominant hands (NDHs) during in-game dribbling phases. The dribbling phases were classified into three categories: First (the initiation of the dribble), Middle (during the dribble but not in First and Last), and Last (the completion of the dribble). Percentage, means, and standard deviations were computed for each category within the First, Middle, and Last measurements. A two-factor analysis of variance (ANOVA) was conducted, considering player category and dribbling phase as factors. The ANOVA revealed significant main effects of player category (p < 0.01) and dribbling phase (p < 0.01). Post hoc multiple comparisons using Holm’s method indicated that, in the First phase, players exhibited a 6.5% higher preference for using their NDHs (43.4 ± 11.9%) compared to the Middle phase (36.9 ± 13.9%) (p < 0.05). Similarly, in the Last phase, players displayed a 5.3% greater inclination towards using their NDHs (42.2 ± 11.7%) compared to the Middle phase (p < 0.05). These findings provide quantitative evidence that the specific dribbling phase influences hand selection during gameplay. The implications of these results are significant for basketball coaches, as they can design targeted training programs and drills that simulate game scenarios and encourage NDH usage. By understanding the factors influencing hand choice, players can enhance their versatility and adaptability on the court. Furthermore, these findings contribute to player performance, skill development, and strategic decision making in dribbling phases. Full article
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