"It Took Away the Trauma of Failing": A Mixed Methods Feasibility Trial of an Open Goals Physical Activity Program.

Open goals (e.g. to "see how many steps you can reach today") may be a promising strategy for promoting physical activity.

The Effect of a Synthetic-Grass Sport Surface on Physiology and Perception During Intermittent Exercise in Hot Conditions.

Purpose: The current study aimed to determine the effect of a synthetic-grass sport surface on core body temperature, skin temperature, heart rate, thermal sensation, thermal comfort, and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) during intermittent exercise in hot conditions.

Methods: Using a randomized crossover design, 13 trained/developmental team-sport athletes completed two 50-minute standardized intermittent running protocols on a synthetic and a natural-grass surface, on separate days (control-condition air temperature 32.6 °C [1.

Experienced academy soccer coaches' perspectives on players' skilfulness.

Introduction: Soccer coaches are critical to academies as they are central to identifying players with the potential to succeed (i.e., talent).

The (over)use of SMART goals for physical activity promotion: A narrative review and critique.

The SMART acronym (e.g., Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timebound) is a highly prominent strategy for setting physical activity goals.