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Construction and Validation of a Perceived Physical Literacy Instrument for Physical Education Teachers
Abstract The purpose of this study was to construct and validate a “Perceived Physical Literacy Instrument” (PPLI) for physical education teachers. Based on literature review… -
Physical Activity During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Prevention of a Decline in Metabolic and Immunological Functions
Introduction: As of 30th January 2020, the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease, later called COVID-19, was declared a Public Health Emergency (World Health Organization,… -
Canadian Agility and Movement Skill Assessment (CAMSA): Validity, objectivity, and reliability evidence for children 8–12 years of age
Abstract Purpose The primary aim of this study was to develop an assessment of the fundamental, combined, and complex movement skills required to support childhood… -
Exploring The Power Clean
Abstract The power clean and its variations are prescribed by strength and conditioning coaches as part of the ‘big three’ to develop “total body strength”.… -
Bridging the Gap: The Importance of Evidence-Based Practice and Collaboration within Sports Performance
Abstract The role of a Strength & Conditioning Coach (S&CC) has evolved tremendously over the years. Formerly, these positions were seen as novelties, with responsibilities… -
Active children through incentive vouchers – evaluation (ACTIVE): a mixed-method feasibility study
Background Adolescents face many barriers to physical activity, demonstrated by the decline in physical activity levels in teenage populations. This study aimed to assess the… -
Most People Hate Physical Education and Most Drop Out of Physical Activity: In Search of Credible Curriculum Alternatives
Abstract High quality Physical Education should instigate and support all learners to develop into a lifelong participant in a way which upkeeps their own health,… -
Bridging the Gap: The Value of Science in Coaching
Abstract Science is one of the greatest achievements of mankind. It has saved billions of lives, created astonishing technology, solved global problems, and helped raise… -
The spawns of creative behaviour in team sports: a creativity developmental framework
Abstract Developing creativity in team sports players is becoming an increasing focus in sports sciences. The Creativity Developmental Framework is presented to provide an updated… -
The Challenges of Collaborative Working: Bridging the Gap between Research and Practice
Abstract ‘Evidence-based practice’, ‘applied sport science’ and ‘bridging the gap’: notions that frequent academic publications, underpin practice models and theme conference presentations. Conceptually similar, these… -
Reflective practice: Helping coaches improve their coaching
Abstract Reflective practice has recently been advocated as approach for sports and strength and conditioning coaches to question, learn from, and understand their own experiences… -
Brain Oxygenation in Post-concussion Combat Sport Athletes
Purpose Investigate the feasibility of a non-invasive method to evaluate the physical and cognitive repercussions of long-lasting post-concussion effects in professional combat sports athletes. To…