Original Scientific Paper

Understanding Injury Dynamics in Youth Soccer: A Six-Season Study of Traumatic and Overuse Injuries

Jakša Škomrlj¹, Sime Versic¹, Mate Kuko¹, Vladimir Pavlinovic¹, Tine Sattler¹

¹University of Split, Faculty of Kinesiology, Split, Croatia, 2University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Sport, Ljubljana, Slovenia

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.250601

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  Original Scientific Paper

Cognitive and Physical Development in Childhood: A Study of Visual-Motor Coordination and Fitness in Kyrgyzstan

Bilal Demirhan¹, Kanat Dzhanuzakov¹, Dzhiparkul Abdyrakhmanova¹, Serdar Geri², Anarkan Kasmalieva¹, Tahmira Sabralieva¹, Refika Geri², Süleyman Gönülateş³, Mehmet Kılıç⁴, Mehmet Günay⁵

¹Kyrgyz Turkish Manas University, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
²Yalova University, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Yalova, Turkey
³Faculty of Sport Sciences, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
⁴Selcuk University, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Konya, Turkey
⁵Gazi University, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Ankara, Turkey

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.250602

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  Original Scientific Paper

Analysis of the Associations between Physical Literacy and Health Literacy in Older Females; Cross Sectional Study

Ante Sestan¹, Ivana Cerkez Zovko², Damir Sekulic¹

¹University of Split, Faculty of Kinesiology, Split, Croatia
²University of Mostar, Faculty of Science and Education, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.250603

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  Original Scientific Paper

Perception of Physique Aesthetic, Fitness and Anthropometric Scores of Filipino Body Samples

Alvin George C. Cobar^1,2,3, Jerrwin C. Aguinaldo⁴, Jarrel Keane M. Agcaoili¹, Eirenne Aleeseeyah A. Lumasang²

¹School of Humanities, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines
²Department of Leadership and Strategy, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines
³Department of Sports Science, University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines
⁴Department of Physical Education, De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.250604

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  Original Scientific Paper

Socio-Demographic Characteristics in Relation to the Knowledge and Attitudes of Physical Education Teachers about Sports Injuries Management in Enugu State, Nigeria

Gift Chinyere Uzoigwe¹, Fabian Chibunine Ugwueze¹, Tochi Emmanuel Iwuagwu¹, Okechukwu Kingsley Oforka¹, Chinwe Stella Odo¹, Donatus Udochukwu Chukwudo¹, John Ezebuilo Ogugua¹, Chukwuebuka Nnagozie Bosah¹

¹University of Nigeria, Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Nsukka, Nigeria

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.250605

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  Original Scientific Paper

Physical and Performance Differences Between More and Less Experienced Wrestlers

Kreso Skugor¹, Barbara Gilic¹, Ivan Kvesić²

¹University of Split, Faculty of Kinesiology, Split, Croatia
²University of Mostar, Faculty of Science and Education, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.250606

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  Original Scientific Paper

Strength Training with Blood Flow Restriction: Effect on Factors Associated with Sarcopenia in Older Women

Claudia M. Espinosa-Mendez¹, Pedro J. Flores-Moreno², Ixchel Reyes-Espejel¹, Jesús A Ortega-González³

¹Meritorius Autonomous University of Puebla, Faculty of Physical Culture, Puebla, México
²University of Colima, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Colima, México
³Meritorius Autonomous University of Puebla, Clinical Nutrition Department, Puebla, México

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.250607

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  Original Scientific Paper

Prevalence and Correlates of Injury Occurrence in Basketball Referees: Preliminary Retrospective Study

Lejla Obradovic Salcin^1,2, Daria Ostojic³, Vesna Miljanovic-Damjanovi^1,2, Nataša Zenić⁴, Marijana Geets Kesic⁴

¹University of Mostar, Faculty of Health Studies, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
²Clinic for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital Mostar, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
³University of Mostar, Faculty of Medicine, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
⁴University of Split, Faculty of Kinesiology, Split, Croatia

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.250608

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  Original Scientific Paper

Differences in Running Performance of Football Players Compared to Higher- and Lower-Ranked Opposing Teams in the Montenegrin First League

Borko Katanic¹, Dusko Bjelica², Mijo Curic³, Azra Tojaga⁴, Marin Corluka⁵, Mima Stankovic⁶

¹Montenegrin Sports Academy, Podgorica, Montenegro
²University of Montenegro, Faculty for Sport and Physical Education, Niksic, Montenegro
³University of Osijek, Faculty of Kinesiology, Osijek, Croatia
⁴University of Mostar, Faculty of Health Studies, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
⁵University of Mostar, Faculty of Science and Education, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
⁶University of Nis, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, Nis, Serbia

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.250609

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  Original Scientific Paper

Exploring Motivation and Enjoyment as Key Determinants of Sustained Physical Activity Across Diverse Demographics

Bekir Erhan Orhan¹, Walaa Alkasasbeh², Aydin Karaçam³, Karuppasamy Govindasamy⁴

¹Istanbul Aydin University, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Istanbul, Turkiye
²Middle East University, Department of Administration and Curriculum, Faculty of Arts and Educational Sciencies, Amman, Jordan
³Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Balıkesir, Türkiye
⁴Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Department of Sports, Recreation and Wellness, Rangareddy, Telangana, India

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.250610

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Effects of the Otago Exercise Program on Balance Among Nursing Home Residents: A 12-Week Quasi-Experimental Study

Robert Citozi¹, Klajdi Xhebexhiu¹, Vlad Adrian Geantă^2,3

¹Sports University of Tirana, Faculty of Physical Activity and Recreation, Tirana, Albania
²Doctoral School of Sport Science and Physical Education, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Pitesti University Center, Pitesti, Romania
³Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Arad, Romania

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.250611

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  Original Scientific Paper

Rethinking Sociodemographic Predictors of Physical Literacy and Health Literacy in Older Females

Lucija Mudrinic¹, Martina Musa², Boris Metikos³, Petra Rajkovic Vuletic^1,4, Damir Sekulic¹

¹University of Split, Faculty of Kinesiology, Split, Croatia
²University of Mostar, Faculty of Science and Education, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
³Zagreb University of Applied Sciences, Zagreb, Croatia
⁴University of Zagreb, Faculty of Kinesiology, Zagreb, Croatia

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.250612

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  Original Scientific Paper

Effects of a Specific Six-Week Intensive Training Program on the Biomechanical Parameters of Futsal Players

Bojan Rašković^1,2, Vanja Dimitreijvić¹, Siniša Nikolić^3,4, Dragan Marinković¹, Dejan Javorac¹, Miloš Kojić¹, Borislav Obradovic¹

¹University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, Novi Sad, Serbia
²Performance zone, Novi Sad, Serbia
³Dr Miroslav Zotovic Institute for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
⁴Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.250613

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  Original Scientific Paper

Test-Retest Reliability of the EUFITMOS Battery for Assessing Health-Related Physical Fitness in Low-Income Young People

Duarte Henriques-Neto¹, Adilson Marques², Miguel Peralta^2,3, Marta Ferreira^4,5, Alex Barreto de Lima⁶

¹University of Maia, Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, Maia, Portugal
²Universidade de Lisboa, CIPER, Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, Cruz Quebrada, Portugal
³Universidade de Lisboa, ISAMB, Faculdade de Medicina, Lisboa, Portugal
⁴Instituto Politécnico do Porto, inED, Centro de Investigação e Inovação em Educação, Escola Superior de Educação, Porto, Portugal
⁵Universidade de Aveiro, Departamento de Educação e Psicologia, Aveiro, Portugal
⁶Universidade Nilton Lins, Curso de Educação Física, Amazonas, Brasil

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.250614

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  Original Scientific Paper

Effects of a Short-Term Aquatic Training Program on In-Water Vertical Jump Performance and Neuromuscular Output in Water Polo Players

Alexandru Ioan Băltean^1,2, Pierre Joseph de Hillerin^1,3, Vlad Adrian Geantă^1,2

¹Doctoral School of Sport Science and Physical Education, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Pitesti University Center, Pitesti, Romania
²Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Arad, Romania
³Neuromotrica - Information for Sport and Human Performance Ltd. Bucharest, Romania

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.250615

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Kinematic Analysis of Basketball Free Throw Trajectory

Diellza Kelmendi¹, Florian Miftari², Kastriot Shaqiri³, Tringa Dedi²

¹Kosovo Olympic Committee, Pristina, Kosovo
²University of Pristina, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Pristina, Kosovo
³University of Tetovo, Faculty of Physical Education, Tetovo, North Macedonia

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.250616

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Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on Physical Activity and Lifestyles of Male and Female Athletes Varying in Discipline, Level and Nationality

Haidar Djemai^1,2,3, Rami Hammad^4,5, Louise Schoonberg⁶, Saleh Hammad⁷, Abdelhafez Alnawayseh⁸, Rosol Atiyat⁹, Fatima Al Faqeeh^10,11, Esraa Otoom⁹, Toufik Bouhedja¹¹, Abdallah Alsairafi⁹, Manar Almasri⁹, Carine Bret⁶, Philippe Joly⁶, Philippe Dedieu⁶, Fouad Chiha¹¹, Mylène Aubertin-Leheudre^4,5, Hazzaa Al-Hazzaa¹², Rungchai Chaunchaiyakul¹³, Philippe Noirez^1,2,4,6,9, Ibrahim M Dabayebeh⁹

¹University Paris Cité, INSEP, EA 7329, Institute for Research in bio Medicine and Epidemiology of Sport (IRMES), Paris, France
²University Paris Cité, INSERM UMR-S 1124, Paris, France
³University Salah Boubenider Constantine 3, Laboratory of Biology and Molecular Genetics, New town Ali Mendjeli, Constantine, Algeria
⁴Université du Québec à Montréal, Département des Sciences de l’Activité Physique, Montréal, Canada
⁵Centre de Recherche de l’Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal (CRIUGM), Montréal, Canada
⁶Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, PSMS, Reims, France
⁷Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Department of Physical and Health Education, Amman, Jordan
⁸Mu’tah University, Faculty of Sport Science, Mu’tah, Jordan
⁹University of Jordan, Faculty of Sport Science, Amman, Jordan
¹⁰Palestine Technical University–Kadoorie, Department of Physical Education, Tulkarm, Palestine
¹¹University of Abdelhamid Mehri Constantine2, LEAPS, New town Ali Mendjeli, Constantine, Algeria
¹²Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Lifestyle and Health Research Center, Health Sciences Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
¹³Mahidol University, College of Sports Science and Technology, Bangkok, Thailand

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.250617

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  Original Scientific Paper

Association Between Body Composition Metrics and Heart Rate Recovery in Female Cricketers: A Cross-Sectional Study

Frajana Akter Boby¹, Borko Katanic², Robert Citozi³, Karuppasamy Govindasamy⁴, Vlad Adrian Geantă⁵

¹Daffodil International University, Department of Physical Education & Sports Science, Dhaka, Bangladesh
²Montenergin Sports Academy, Podgorica, Montenegro
³Sports University of Tirana, Faculty of Physical Activity and Recreation, Tiranë, Albania
⁴Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Department of Sports, Recreation and Wellness, Telangana India
⁵Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Romania

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.250618

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  Original Scientific Paper

The Effect of Fundamental Movement Skills Training Implemented with the Differential Learning Approach on the Attention Skills of Elementary School Students

Sena Kırlangıç¹, Sinan Bozkurt¹

¹Marmara University, Department of Physical Education and Sports Teaching, Istanbul, Türkiye

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.250619

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  Review Paper

A Minimalistic Approach to Promote Health-Span via Bouts of Daily Physical Activity in Older Adults: A Review

Matevž Arčon¹, Nejc Šarabon^1,2,3,4

¹University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences, Izola, Slovenia
²University of Primorska, Andrej Marusic Institute, Izola, Slovenia
³Laboratory for Motor Control and Motor Behavior, Science to Practice Ltd., Ljubljana
⁴Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Rehabilitation Research, Vienna, Austria

Sport Mont 2025, 23( 2), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/smj.250620

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