Search Results - Significance
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External and internal load profiles by age and sex in youth basketball players
Gál-Pottyondy, A., Tóth, K., Mészáros, Á., Farkasinszky, G., Trzaskoma, L., Kiss, R. M.Published in BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation (2025)“…We hypothesized that there are significant differences in game-related load variables between different age and gender groups. …”
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Tracking key metrics: fluctuations in external and internal load across game quarters in collegiate basketball players
Zhang, S., Li, M., Qin, S., Xing, W., Zhai, Z., Wang, X.Published in BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation (2025)“…In contrast, frontcourt players showed increased IMA Accel in the third (p < 0.01, ES = -0.65) and fourth quarters (p < 0.05, ES = -0.90) compared to backcourt players. Additionally, significant correlations were found between RPE and PL (Q1: r = 0.51, p < 0.001; Q2: r = 0.46, p < 0.001; Q3: r = 0.57, p < 0.001; Q4: r = 0.61, p < 0.01) and explosive efforts (Q1: r = 0.61, p < 0.01; Q2: r = 0.46, p < 0.001; Q3: r = 0.44, p < 0.001; Q4: r = 0.45, p < 0.01) across all quarters, underscoring the connection between physical exertion and athlete perception. …”
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Prospective evaluation of spinal reflex excitability and perceived ankle instability following acute lateral ankle sprain in collegiate basketball players
Terada, M., Taniyama, D., Isaka, T.Published in BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation (2025)“…A significant time main effect was found for the CAIT scores (P = 0.03). …”
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Differences in hand grip strength in division I male student-athletes across multiple sports
Catanzano, J., Wang, D., Gibson, M., Mikulis, E., Bellas, V., Englezos, G., Pottorf, O., Melgar, D., Ghigiarelli, J., Sell, K.Published in International Journal of Exercise Science Conference Proceedings (2025)“…Male tennis athletes had significantly lower HG-L than basketball, baseball and lacrosse (p < 0.05). …”
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Factors affecting NBA game performance over the course of a season
Russell, J. L., McLean, B. D., Stolp, S., Strack, D., Coutts, A. J.Published in Journal of Sports Sciences (2025)“…Results showed that defensive performance varied significantly with elevation (p = 0.005), time zone acclimation (p = 0.055) and 5-day load (p = 0.065). …”
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Effects of deadlift vs. back squat as post-activation performance enhancement protocols on vertical jump performance of competitive male basketball players
Chen, L., Lim, J., Thapa, R. K., Heng, S. M. K.Published in Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise (2025)“…However, there was a moderate positive correlation (P=0.008, r=0.604) between relative BS strength and average CMJ height, P but no significant correlation (P>0.05) was found between relative HBD strength and average CMJ height. …”
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Effects of a basketball intervention on female college students' positive body image: chain mediated role of the experience of embodiment and self-compassion
Zhu, H., Wen, Y.Published in Frontiers in Psychology (2025)“…However, the basketball intervention produced significantly more pronounced effects compared to the mixed-activity standard physical education program. …”
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Characteristics of the menstrual cycle and hormonal contraceptive use in elite Spanish basketball players
Crespo, P., Herranz, N., Estella, V., Morencos, E., Herranz, M., Rodas, G.Published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (2025)“…Amenorrhea was also reported by 22.81% of them, and 3.51% of the players had been pregnant at some point in their lives. No statistically significant differences were observed when comparing the characteristics of the MC between first and second division players. …”
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Profiling high performers in elite women`s basketball: Functional roles and normative benchmarks from 10 seasons of Spanish First Division data
Courel-Ibáñez, J., López, M. I. P., Contreras-García, J. M., Ibáñez, S. J.Published in Journal of Sports Sciences (2025)“…Despite significant advances in basketball analytics, professional women`s leagues remain underrepresented in performance research. …”
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Integrating trunk endurance, dynamic stability, and in-game performance analysis in youth elite basketball players
Gál-Pottyondy, A., Pálya, Z., Trzaskoma, L., Kiss, R. M.Published in BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation (2025)“…However, plank test indicators showed no significant correlations with game-related performance variables, except for bad throws (r = 0.56, p = 0.037), the postural error (PE), a variable reflecting compensatory movement during fatigue in the plank test, correlated with balance indicators (r = 0.63, p = 0.014). …”
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Strength asymmetries and their impact on landing dynamics during countermovement jump and drop jump tests in professional female basketball players
Acar, N. E., Umutlu, G., Gencer, Y. G., Güven, E., Tasman, G. A.Published in BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation (2025)“…Conclusion The findings highlight the significant role of lower limb and trunk muscle strength in optimizing landing mechanics and reducing injury risks in female basketball players. …”
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Immediate effects of different feedback methods on running jump height and motion improvement in male college basketball players
Soda, N., Takayama, S., Shimokochi, Y.Published in Human Movement Science (2024)“…Only the OVF group showed significant improvements in jump height post-feedback. …”
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Study of menstrual cycle in training load variability in female basketball players
Arenas-Pareja, M. Á., Lopez-Sierra, P., Ibáñez, S. J., García-Rubio, J.Published in Journal of Human Sport & Exercise (2026)“…The results indicate that a significant portion of performance variability is linked to specific menstrual phases, with notable individual differences. …”
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Physical fitness among elite female football and handball players: A comparative analysis
Stankovic, M., Ðordevic, S., Rancic, D., Antonijevic, M., Katanic, B., Jelaska, G., Govindasamy, K., Ardelean, V. P., Jelaska, I.Published in Journal of Human Sport & Exercise (2026)“…The results revealed significant differences in body composition, with handball players being taller (173.6 ± 4.7 cm vs. 165.7 ± 4.7 cm, p = .00) and heavier (69.7 ± 10.9 kg vs. 60.9 ± 8.0 kg, p = .00), while football players had a higher percentage of muscle mass (42.9 ± 3.4% vs. 32.2 ± 2.7%, p = .00) and lower body fat (22.4 ± 6.1% vs. 27.6 ± 6.0%, p = .01). …”
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Comparison of anthropometric and performance characteristics in elite male football and handball players
Karadenizli, Z. I., Ilbak, I., Bartik, P.Published in Journal of Human Sport & Exercise (2026)“…No significant differences were found in other performance variables (p > .05). …”
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Collaborative learning effects on tactical communication skills and movement-pattern recognition in handball: A randomized controlled trial
Snoussia, H., Dergaaa, I., Ghouilic, H., Ceyland, H. I., Stefanicae, V., Muntean, R.-I., Hawania, A., Abdellaouia, S., Guelmamic, N., Khalifaa, R., Abderrahman, A. B.Published in Acta Kinesiologica (2025)“…Time×group interactions were significant for all measures (P< .05). Conclusions: The development of tactical communication skills in handball can be improved by learning together with peers. …”
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Correlation between functional movement patterns and performance metrics in national level female handball players
Mukta, F. T. J., Rickta, J. F., Islam, M. Z., Arafat, M. Y.Published in International Journal of Kinesiology & Sports Science (2025)“…Correlation analyses were performed using SPSS with significance set at p < 0.05. Results: The total FMS score did not significantly correlate with most performance measures. …”
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Key performance indicators for success in the 2024 Olympic men's basketball tournaments
Tomanek, L., Suja, Š., Selmanovic, A., Vencurik, T.Published in Journal of Human Sport & Exercise (2025)“…In OQT, we found statistically significant differences between winning teams and defeated in all variables (p < .01). …”
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Comparison of shoulder kinematics and kinetics during running throws with whip-like and circular wind up in elite handball players
Van den Tillaar, R.Published in ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 43: Iss. 1 (2025)“…It was concluded that the higher distraction force was due to the combination of higher maximal angular horizontal flexion and internal rotation at ball release. While no significant different torques were found between the two wind up, this was probably caused by the variability in throwing technique experience due to the different playing positions included in the present study.…”
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Connections between competencies and abilities in female artistic gymnasts and handball players
Wehovszky, V., Nagykáldi, C., Kalmár, Z., Ökrös, C.Published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (2025)“…In contrast, only 7.5% reached significance for the handball players. For gymnasts, key competencies included physical condition, work ability, activity, competition attitude, performance expectation, and satisfaction. …”