Comparison of goalscoring patterns between the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups.

The main aim of this study was to compare goal scoring patterns between the two most recent FIFA World Cup (WC) tournaments: Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022. Match performance data were extracted using the ProVision database (StatsPerform, Chicago, USA). Variables used to analyse goals (not including penalty shootout goals) included the match period in which these were scored, the type of action and different types of play, body part used, defensive pressure, possession duration and expected goals (xG) values.

Pedagogical impact of integration of musculoskeletal anatomy blended learning on physiotherapy education.

Background: In physiotherapy education, blended learning is recognized to be more effective compared to traditional teaching. The aim of this study was to assess the consequences of a musculoskeletal anatomy blended learning program on skills developed by students.

Methods: We conducted an observational retrospective monocentric study in a French physiotherapy school named "X.

Learning a Motor Skill from Video and Static Pictures in Physical Education Students-Effects on Technical Performances, Motivation and Cognitive Load.

The purpose of the current study was to compare the effectiveness of a video and three different formats of static pictures (simultaneous-permanent pictures, sequential-transient pictures and sequential-permanent pictures) on the acquisition and retention of a complex judo skill in novice young adults. One hundred and thirty-three first-year students in the certificate in Physical Education (PE) were randomly assigned to either: a static-simultaneous-permanent pictures condition ( = 30), a static-sequential-transient pictures condition ( = 29), a static-sequential permanent pictures condition ( = 36) or a video condition ( = 38). They were instructed to observe and reproduce a complex judo technique () immediately after the learning phase (including a sequence of three trials-the acquisition phase) and after one week without observation (the retention phase).

The Level of Aggressiveness During Karate Practice of Inmates in Correctional Settings.

Karate is known to enhance cognitive functioning, emotional well-being, and self-regulation and to contribute to an overall behavior rehabilitation process. However, few data are available on the impact of practicing karate in adult prison inmates. The main objective of this research was to evaluate aggressive behavior, comparing prison inmates and club practitioners during karate practice.