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Comparing the technical and individual possession statistics of academy players across different age groups in match-play.
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January 2025
School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Science, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom.
Background: Youth soccer players in the UK transition into the professional game at 16 years of age. Understanding the differences between youth and professional standards can help coaches and clubs to support player development during this transition.
Objectives: To (i) assess the differences in technical and possession statistics between different age groups (U16, U18, U23) and outfield positions (central defender [CD], wide defender [WD], central midfielder [CM], attacking midfielder [AM], wide midfielder [WM], striker [ST]), within an English academy soccer programme, during match-play.
Interventions implemented through sporting organisations for promoting healthy behaviour or improving health outcomes.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev
January 2025
Cochrane Switzerland, c/o Cochrane Germany Foundation, Freiburg, Germany.
Background: Chronic diseases are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Much of this burden can be prevented by adopting healthy behaviours and reducing chronic disease risk factors. Settings-based approaches to address chronic disease risk factors are recommended globally.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInfluence of Menstrual Phase and Symptoms on Sleep Before and After Matches for Professional Footballers.
Scand J Med Sci Sports
January 2025
School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, Australia.
This study investigated the association of menstrual cycle phase and symptoms with objective and subjective sleep measures from professional footballers before and after matches. Twenty-three non-hormonal contraceptive-using professional footballers (from four clubs) were monitored for up to four menstrual cycles during a domestic league season. Menstrual phases (menstruation, mid-late follicular, luteal) were determined using calendar counting and urinary hormone tests (luteinizing hormone and pregnandiol-3-glucuronide).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDistribution of race and training-related musculoskeletal injuries by track and location in Thoroughbred and Arabian racehorses.
Equine Vet J
January 2025
İzmir Şirinyer Hippodrome Equine Hospital, Turkish Jockey Club, İzmir, Turkey.
Background: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSI) are a major concern in the horse racing industry, often leading to career-ending outcomes. Contributing factors include conformation, limb and joint defects, hoof structure, age, and hard track surfaces.
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the distribution of MSI in Thoroughbred and Arabian racehorses during racing and training, categorised by breed and track surface.
Impact of fitness coach behavior on exercise motivation, commitment, and enjoyment: A longitudinal study.
PLoS One
January 2025
N2i Research Centre, Polytechnic Institute of Maia, Maia, Portugal.
Fitness coaches seem to play an essential role in the field of exercise as they help prevent sedentary lifestyles and promote overall health, quality of life, and well-being. This study aimed to explore the effects of fitness coaches' behavior perceptions, intrinsic motivation, and enjoyment of exercisers on their long-term fitness and health, as well as their commitment to exercise. A total of 202 individuals participated in the study that was developed over three data gathering occasions (baseline, three months and six months).
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