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Behavioral Regulation

Analysis of the evolution of the number of federation licenses in Spain (2009-2021)

Hernández-Beltrán, V., Gamonales, J. M., Espada, M., & Escudero-Tena, A. (2023). Analysis of the evolution of the number of federation licenses in Spain (2009-2021). Cultura Ciencia Y Deporte, 18(57), doi: 10.12800/ccd.v18i57.2041.

Análisis del uso de los códigos QR para la asignatura de Educación Física

Hernández-Beltrán, V., Gámez-Calvo, L., Espada, M., & Gamonales, J. M. (2023). Análisis del uso de los códigos QR para la asignatura de Educación Física. Journal of Sport and Health Research, 15(1), 1-12. doi: 10.58727/jshr.102316.

Effects of Acute Sleep Deprivation on the Sequential Rate of Torque Development throughout the Force-Time Curve

Gonçalves, A. D., Pezarat-Correia, P., Vila-Chã, C., & Mendonça, G. V. (2023). Effects of Acute Sleep Deprivation on the Sequential Rate of Torque Development throughout the Force-Time Curve. Sleep Science, 16(4), 454-461. doi: 10.1055/s-0043-1776869.

Analysis of the shots in Football for blind people in the 2021 World Grand Prix

Gamonales, J. M., Hernández-Beltrán, V., León, K., Espada, M. C., Sanabria- Jiménez, M., Alemán-Ramírez, C., Castelli Correia de Campos, L. F., & Muñoz- Jiménez, J. (2023). Analysis of the shots in Football for blind people in the 2021 World Grand Prix. Cultura Ciencia Y Deporte, 18(58), 81-89. doi: 10.12800/ccd.v18i58.2039.

Analysis of individual performance indicators of football goalkeeper

Tienza-Valverde, A., Hernández-Beltrán, V., Espada, M., Bravo-Sánchez, A., Santos, F. J., & Gamonales, J. M. (2023). Analysis of individual performance indicators of football goalkeeper. Apunts Sports Medicine, 58(219), doi: 10.1016/j.apunsm.2023.100420.

Effects of auriculotherapy on muscle fatigue: A randomized crossover trial

Terra, A., Santos, P., Gomes, M., Santos, A., & Pezarat-Correia, P. (2023). Effects of auriculotherapy on muscle fatigue: A randomized crossover trial. Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, 37, 209-219. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.11.053.

Skill-related studies from youth to high-performance football: a scoping review

Sarajärvi, J., Freitas, R., Elovaara, M., & Volossovitch, A. (2023). Skill-related studies from youth to high-performance football: a scoping review. Journal of Exercise and Sport Research, doi: 10.1007/s12662-023-00910-w.

Analysis of the basket shot in wheelchair basketball

Hernández-Beltrán, V., Muñoz-Jiménez, J., Espada, M., Castelli Correia de Campos, L. F., & Gamonales, J. M. (2023). Analysis of the basket shot in wheelchair basketball. Retos-Nuevas Tendencias en Educacion Fisica Deporte y Recreacion, 48, 1007-1018. doi: 10.47197/retos.v48.97205.

Análisis de la condición física y estilos de vida relacionados con el consumo de tabaco y alcohol de los cazadores extremeños

Hernández-Beltrán, V., Castelli Correia de Campos, L. F., Espada, M., & Gamonales, J. M. (2023). Análisis de la condición física y estilos de vida relacionados con el consumo de tabaco y alcohol de los cazadores extremeños. Retos-Nuevas Tendencias en Educacion Fisica Deporte y Recreacion, 51, 94-101. doi: 10.47197/retos.v51.99095.

Analysis of the Pinfuvote as a new alternative sport for the field of Physical Education

Hernández-Beltrán, V., Barranca-Martínez, J. M., Gámez-Calvo, L., González-Coto, V. A., Aguilar-Berrocal, M., Espada, M., & Gamonales, J. M. (2023). Analysis of the Pinfuvote as a new alternative sport for the field of Physical Education. Retos-Nuevas Tendencias en Educacion Fisica Deporte y Recreacion, 48, 178-189. doi: 10.47197/retos.v48.97006.

Elite-level defensive performance in football: a systematic review

Freitas, R., Volossovitch, A., Almeida, C. H., & Vleck, V. (2023). Elite-level defensive performance in football: a systematic review. German Journal of Exercise and Sport Research, 53, 458-470. doi: 10.1007/s12662- 023-00900-y.

Influence of sex and strength differences on the load-velocity relationship of the Smith-machine back squat

Fitas, A., Santos, P., Gomes, M., Pezarat-Correia, P., & Mendonça, G. V. (2023). Influence of sex and strength differences on the load-velocity relationship of the Smith-machine back squat. Sports Sciences for Health, doi: 10.1007/s11332-023-01069-5.

Current status of sport performance in Boccia: systematic review of the literature

Ferreira, C., Gamonales, J., Espada, M., & Muñoz-Jiménez, J. (2023). Current status of sport performance in Boccia: systematic review of the literature. Retos-Nuevas Tendencias en Educacion Fisica Deporte y Recreacion, 48, 1070-1077. doi: 10.47197/retos.v48.95110.

Work, Training and Life Stress in ITU World Olympic Distance Age-Group Championship Triathletes

Vleck, V., Massuça, L. M., de Moraes, R., Neto, J. H., Quagliarotti, C., & Piacentini, M. F. (2023). Work, Training and Life Stress in ITU World Olympic Distance Age-Group Championship Triathletes. Sports, doi: 10.3390/sports11120233.

Acute effects of isotonic eccentric exercise on the neuromuscular function of knee extensors vary according to the motor task: impact on muscle strength profiles, proprioception and balance

Vila-Chã, C., Bovolini, A., Francisco, C., Costa-Brito, A. R., Vaz, C., Rua-Alonso, M., de Paz, J. A., Vieira, T., & Mendonça, G. V. (2023). Acute effects of isotonic eccentric exercise on the neuromuscular function of knee extensors vary according to the motor task: impact on muscle strength profiles, proprioception and balance. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 3(5), doi: 10.3389/fspor.2023.1273152.

Influence of transducer pressure and examiner experience on muscle active shear modulus measured by shear wave elastography

Pimenta, R., Coelho, F., Correia, J. P., & Vaz, J. R. (2024). Influence of transducer pressure and examiner experience on muscle active shear modulus measured by shear wave elastography. Radiography, 30(1), doi: 10.1016/j.radi.2023.11.005.

The Cross-Cultural Training Needs of Football Coaches

Borges, M., Rosado, A., Lobinger, B., Freitas, F., & Oliveira, R. F. (2023). The Cross-Cultural Training Needs of Football Coaches. International Sport Coaching Journal, doi: 10.1123/iscj.2022-0018.

Ubiquitous skill opens opportunities for talent and expertise development

Araújo, D., Roquette, J., & Davids, K. (2023). Ubiquitous skill opens opportunities for talent and expertise development. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 5, doi: 10.3389/fspor.2023.1181752.

Quality of the Opportunities for Preschoolers’ Physical Activity in Portuguese Kindergartens

Moreira, M., Veiga, G., Lopes, F., Hales, D., & Cordovil, R. (2023). Quality of the Opportunities for Preschoolers’ Physical Activity in Portuguese Kindergartens. Education Sciences, 13(8), 1-15. doi: 10.3390/educsci13080830.

Dissimilarity between Wrist Trajectories in Basketball Dribbling: Hypothetical Differences Not Available to the Human Eye

Robalo, R., Diniz, A., & Passos, P. (2023). Dissimilarity between Wrist Trajectories in Basketball Dribbling: Hypothetical Differences Not Available to the Human Eye. Nonlinear Dynamics Psychology and Life Sciences, 27(1), 1-13.

Children's Physical Activity During the COVID-19 Lockdown: A Cross Cultural Comparison Between Portugal, Brazil and Italy

Pombo, A., Luz, C., Rodrigues, L. P., de Sa, C., Siegle, C. B. H., Tortella, P., Fumagalli, G., & Cordovil, R. (2023). Children's Physical Activity During the COVID-19 Lockdown: A Cross Cultural Comparison Between Portugal, Brazil and Italy. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 130(2), 680-699. doi: 10.1177/00315125231152662.

Moderating effect of bone maturation on the relationship between body fat and insulin resistance

Flores, L., Fragoso, I., de León, L., Ortiz-Rodríguez, B., Candia-Luján, R. & Carrasco-Legleu, C. (2023). Moderating effect of bone maturation on the relationship between body fat and insulin resistance. Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, 35(5), doi: 10.1515/jpem-2021-0663.

The effect of pitch size manipulation during small sided-games performed by different age category football players: a pilot study

Espada, M., Gamonales, J. M., Verardi, C., Pessôa Filho, D., Ferreira, C., Robalo, R., Dias, A., Hernández-Beltrán, V., & Santos, F. J. (2023). The effect of pitch size manipulation during small sided-games performed by different age category football players: a pilot study. Journal of Mens Health, 19(12), 1-10. doi: 10.22514/jomh.2023.110.

How functional movement variability facilitates successful skill adaptation during the volleyball attack

Caldeira, P., Paulo, A., Veloso, A., Infante, J., Davids, K., & Araújo, D. (2023). How functional movement variability facilitates successful skill adaptation during the volleyball attack. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 0(0), doi: 10.1177/17479541231168012.

Relations between empowering and disempowering motivational climate with burnout, fear of failure and grit

Birr, C., Hernández-Mendo, A., Monteiro, D., Brandão, R., & Rosado, A. (2023). Relations between empowering and disempowering motivational climate with burnout, fear of failure and grit. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 0(0), doi: 10.1177/17479541231191086.

Avoiding organismic asymmetries in ecological cognition: Analysis of agent-environment couplings with eco-physical variables

Seifert, L., Araújo, D., & Davids, K. (2023). Avoiding organismic asymmetries in ecological cognition: Analysis of agent-environment couplings with eco-physical variables. Adaptive Behavior, 31(2), 163-168. doi: 10.1177/10597123221119690.

Effect of Motor Competence and Health-Related Fitness in the Prevention of Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors

Pombo, A., Cordovil, R., Rodrigues, L. P., Moreira, A. C., Borrego, R., Machado, M., Costa, V., Almeida, A., Tavares, A.S., Sá, C., & Luz, C. (2023). Effect of Motor Competence and Health-Related Fitness in the Prevention of Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 1-8. doi: 10.1080/02701367.2022.2158998.

Effects of fatigue on hamstrings and gluteus maximus shear modulus in hip extension and knee flexion submaximal contraction task

Pimenta, R., Almeida, P., Correia, J. P., Bruno, P., Vaz, J. R., & Freitas, S. R. (2023). Effects of fatigue on hamstrings and gluteus maximus shear modulus in hip extension and knee flexion submaximal contraction task. Sports Biomechanics, doi: 10.1080/14763141.2023.2195827.

Improvements (or not!) in the hand trajectory of stroke patients due to practice of a virtual game

Passos, P., Diniz, A., Fernandes, A. B., Passos, J., Borges, L. R., & Campos, T. F. (2023). Improvements (or not!) in the hand trajectory of stroke patients due to practice of a virtual game. Adaptive Behavior, 31(4), 365-378. doi: 10.1177/10597123231163595.

Movement, Play, and Games - An essay about Youth Sports and its Benefits for Human Development

Nery, M., Sequeira, I., Neto, C., & Rosado, A. (2023). Movement, Play, and Games - An essay about Youth Sports and its Benefits for Human Development. Healthcare, 11, doi: 10.3390/healthcare11040493.

The effect of the exercise environment and the level of involvement on bone mineral health

Massini, D. A., de Souza Martins, N. D., de Oliveira, T. P., Macedo, A. G., Castro, E. A., Almeida, T. A. F., Santos, F. J., Espada M., & Pessôa Filho, D. M. (2023). The effect of the exercise environment and the level of involvement on bone mineral health. Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism, 41(1), 113-123. doi: 10.1007/s00774-022-01387-7.

Documents Publication Evolution (1990–2022) Related to Physical Activity and Healthy Habits, a Bibliometric Review

Hernández-Beltrán, V., Espada, M., Santos, F. J., Ferreira, C. C., Gamonales, J. M. (2023). Documents Publication Evolution (1990–2022) Related to Physical Activity and Healthy Habits, a Bibliometric Review. Healthcare, 11, doi: 10.3390/healthcare11121669.

Functional adaptability in playing style: A key determinant of competitive football performance

He, Q., Araújo, D., Davids, K., Kee, Y. H., & Komar. J. (2023). Functional adaptability in playing style: A key determinant of competitive football performance. Adaptive Behavior, 31(6), 545-558. doi: 10.1177/10597123231178942.

Impact of Exercise Interventions on Sustained Brain Health Outcomes in Frail Older Individuals: A Comprehensive Review of Systematic Reviews

Furtado, G. E., Reis, A. S., Braga-Pereira, R., Caldo-Silva, A., Teques, P., Sampaio, A. R., Santos, C. A., Bachi, A. L., Campos, F., Borges, G. F., & Brito-Costa, S. (2023). Impact of Exercise Interventions on Sustained Brain Health Outcomes in Frail Older Individuals: A Comprehensive Review of Systematic Reviews. Healthcare, 11, doi: 10.3390/healthcare11243160.

Lower Limb Unilateral and Bilateral Strength Asymmetry in High-Level Male Senior and Professional Football Players

Espada, M., Jardim, M., Assunção, R., Estaca, A., Ferreira, C. C., Pessôa Filho, D. M., Verardi, C. E. L., Gamonales, J.M., & Santos, F. J. (2023). Lower Limb Unilateral and Bilateral Strength Asymmetry in High-Level Male Senior and Professional Football Players. Healthcare, 11, doi: 10.3390/healthcare11111579.

Lisbon Intensive Falls Trampoline Training (LIFTT) Program for people with Parkinson’s for balance, gait, and falls: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Domingos, J., Dean, J., Fernandes, J. B., Ramos, C., Grunho, M., Proença, L., Vaz, J. R., & Godinho, C. (2023). Lisbon Intensive Falls Trampoline Training (LIFTT) Program for people with Parkinson’s for balance, gait, and falls: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials, 24(1), doi: 10.1186/s13063-023-07131- 4.

Effect of baby swimming lessons on infants' avoidance of bodies of water

Burnay, C., Anderson, D. I., Button, C., & Cordovil, R. (2023). Effect of baby swimming lessons on infants' avoidance of bodies of water. Developmental Psychobiology, 65(8), doi: 10.1002/dev.22434.

Long-Term Neurophysiological Adaptations to Strength Training: A Systematic Review With Cross-Sectional Studies

Santos, P. D., Vaz, J. R., Correia, J., Neto, T., & Pezarat-Correia, P. (2023). Long-Term Neurophysiological Adaptations to Strength Training: A Systematic Review With Cross-Sectional Studies. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 37(10), 2091-2105. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000004543.

The Body Composition Effects on Physical Tests and On-Court Game Performance of U-14 Elite Portuguese Basketball Players

Ramos, S., Volossovitch, A., Ferreira, A. P., Teles, J., Fragoso, I., & Massuça, L.M. (2023). The Body Composition Effects on Physical Tests and On-Court Game Performance of U-14 Elite Portuguese Basketball Players. Applied Sciences-Basel, 13(10), doi: 10.3390/app13106313.

Accuracy of Hidden Markov Models in Identifying Alterations in Movement Patterns during Biceps-Curl Weight-Lifting Exercise

Peres, A., Espada, M., Santos, F., Robalo, R., Dias, A., Muñoz-Jiménez, J., Sancassani, A., Massini, D., & Pessôa Filho, D. (2023). Accuracy of Hidden Markov Models in Identifying Alterations in Movement Patterns during Biceps-Curl Weight-Lifting Exercise. Appsied Sciences-Basel, 31(1), doi: 10.3390/app13010573.

Playing at the Schoolyard: "The Who's, the What's and the How Long's" of Loose Parts

Pereira, J. V., Dionisio, J., Lopes, F., & Cordovil, R. (2023). Playing at the Schoolyard: "The Who's, the What's and the How Long's" of Loose Parts. Children-Basel, 10(2), doi: 10.3390/children10020240.

Kindergarten Affordances for Physical Activity and Preschoolers' Motor and Social-Emotional Competence

Moreira, M., Veiga, G., Lopes, F., Hales, D., Luz, C., & Cordovil, R. (2023). Kindergarten Affordances for Physical Activity and Preschoolers' Motor and Social-Emotional Competence. Children-Basel, 10(2), doi: 10.3390/children10020214.

Predictive Equations to Estimate Relative Load Based on Movement Velocity in Males and Females: Accuracy of Estimation for the Smith Machine Concentric Back Squat

Mendonça, G. V., Fitas, A., Santos, P., Gomes, M., & Pezarat-Correia, P. (2023). Predictive Equations to Estimate Relative Load Based on Movement Velocity in Males and Females: Accuracy of Estimation for the Smith Machine Concentric Back Squat. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 37(8), 1559-1565. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000004437.

Oxygen Uptake Kinetics and Time Limit at Maximal Aerobic Workload in Tethered Swimming

Massini, D. A., Espada, M. C., Macedo, A. G., Santos, F. J., Castro, E. A., Ferreira, C. C., Robalo, R. A. M., Dias, A. A. P., Almeida, T. A. F., Pessôa Filho, D.M. (2023). Oxygen Uptake Kinetics and Time Limit at Maximal Aerobic Workload in Tethered Swimming. Metabolites, 13, doi: 10.3390/metabo13070773.

Immediate and short-term effects of eccentric muscle contractions on structural, morphological, mechanical, functional and physiological properties of peripheral nerves: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

Lungu, D., Neto, T., Andrade, R. J., Coppieters, M. W., Oliveira, R., & Freitas, S. (2023). Immediate and short-term effects of eccentric muscle contractions on structural, morphological, mechanical, functional and physiological properties of peripheral nerves: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. Plos One, 18(7), doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289422.

Highlighting Shooting Opportunities in Football

Loutfi, I., Gomez-Jordana, L. I., Ric, A., Milho, J., & Passos, P. (2023). Highlighting Shooting Opportunities in Football. Sensors, 23(9), doi: 10.3390/s23094244.

Muscle activity variability patterns and stride to stride fluctuations of older adults are positively correlated during walking

Jordão, S., Stergiou, N., Brandão, R., Pezarat-Correia, P., Oliveira, R., Cortes, N., & Vaz, J. R. (2023). Muscle activity variability patterns and stride to stride fluctuations of older adults are positively correlated during walking. Scientific Reports, 13(1), doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-47828-9.

Influence of Game Space on the Design of Wheelchair Basketball Tasks

Hernández-Beltrán, V., Ibáñez, S. J., Espada, M., & Gamonales, J. M. (2023). Influence of Game Space on the Design of Wheelchair Basketball Tasks. Applied Sciences-Basel, 11, doi: 10.3390/app131911024.

Hamstring stiffness and strength responses to repeated sprints in healthy individuals and soccer players with vs. without previous injury

Freitas, S. R., Radaeli, R., Oliveira, R., & Vaz, J. R. (2023). Hamstring stiffness and strength responses to repeated sprints in healthy individuals and soccer players with vs. without previous injury. Sports Health-A Multidisciplinary Approach, 15(6), 824-834. doi: 10.1177/19417381231175474.

Prediction of One Repetition Maximum in Free-Weight Back Squat Using a Mixed Approach: The Combination of the Individual Load-Velocity Profile and Generalized Equations

Fitas, A., Santos, P., Gomes, M., Pezarat-Correia, P., Schoenfeld, B. J., & Mendonça, G. V. (2023). Prediction of One Repetition Maximum in Free-Weight Back Squat Using a Mixed Approach: The Combination of the Individual Load-Velocity Profile and Generalized Equations. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 13, doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000004632.

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