Search Results - Performance Enhancement & Health
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A cross-sectional assessment of nutritional knowledge gaps and feasibility of digital intervention among adolescents soccer players in Tunisian elite club
Layouni, S., Ksibi, S., Ach, T., Elmtaoua, S., Ceylan, H. I., Ghali, H., Tiss, B., Ajili, M. A., Jemni, S., Muntean, R. I., Dergaa, I.Published in Nutrients (2025)“…Background: Adolescence represents a critical period for growth and athletic development, yet young athletes frequently demonstrate significant gaps in nutritional knowledge that can impair performance and long-term health outcomes. Limited research exists on comprehensive nutrition education interventions for adolescent soccer players in North African populations. …”
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Lessons learned from implementing injury and illness surveillance in professional football: introducing a new implementation framework
Tabben, M., Hassanmirzaei, B., Singh, G., Miladi, R., Chaabane, M., McCourt, P., Serner, A., Clarsen, B., Ellouze, Z., Mokrani, M., Whiteley, R., D`Hooghe, P., Cardinale, M., Schumacher, Y. O., Bahr, R.Published in Sports Medicine (2025)“…Injury and illness surveillance (IIS) systems play a crucial role in professional sports by monitoring athlete health, informing preventive strategies, and enhancing performance. …”
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Analysis of psychological and sleep quality characteristics of young and adult para-athletes with cerebral palsy during competitive period
Muñoz-Hinrichsen, F., Herrera-Miranda, F., Riquelme, S., Henríquez, M., Álvarez-Ruf, J., Cornejo, M. I., Castelli Correia Campos, L. F.Published in Sports (2025)“…These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions by psychological support teams, aiming to enhance athlete performance by promoting healthy habits that address these mental health challenges.…”
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"Let's talk about menstruation!"- Knowledge and communication about menstrual cycle among adolescent female football players and male coaches
Tiftikci, S.Published 2024“…Despite experiencing menstruation and navigating the menstrual cycle (MC) repeatedly, female athletes demonstrate poor knowledge regarding MC and female health, according to prior studies. In a sample of 142 endurance athletes, only 8% felt informed about the MC's implications for training and performance. …”
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Fueling soccer players: A scoping review and audit of literature related to soccer-specific guidelines for carbohydrate intake
Foo, W. L., Tester, E., Close, G. L., Areta, J. L., Morton, J. P.Published in Sports Medicine (2025)“…Data were extracted using a standardized audit tool from studies assessing direct and indirect impacts of CHO on soccer players` performance and health. Results: Within 258 studies identified, experimental studies were the most common (~ 36%), followed by observational (~ 33%) and narrative reviews (~ 26%), with systematic reviews, meta-analyses and case studies making up the rest (~ 5%). …”
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Dietary intake and training load in youth male soccer players during a microcycle: Analysis of intra-week variation and examination of associations between measures
Leão, C., Clemente, F. M., Lemos, J., Mota, D., Roriz, P., Camões, M., Carral, J. M. C.Published in International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching (2025)“…It is crucial to reflect on the importance of this apparently insufficient intake for the health and performance of young athletes. Future investigations should explore the development of tailored nutritional plans to enhance their overall well-being and athletic performance.…”
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Methodological approaches of Spanish professional football academies
Fernández, J., Borrallo, A., Vilanova, A., Balagué, N.Published in International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching (2025)“…These inconsistencies and lack of coordination may hinder both players performance and health. In conclusion, coaches` education in complex systems science is proposed to clarify epistemological inconsistencies, empower them to create and contextualize training methodologies, bridge the gap between theory and practice, and enhance collaboration with other professionals.…”
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Effects of resistance and strength training on serum phosphorus levels in male footballers: implications for physical educators and sports trainers
Mustafa, G., Khan, W., Arif, T., Latif, H.Published in Pedagogy of Physical Culture and Sports (2024)“…Background and Study Aim. Sports performance and overall health of athletes are highly dependent on various physiological markers. …”
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Neuropsychophysiological aspects of soccer performance: A bibliometric analysis and narrative review
Plakias, S., Karakitsiou, G.Published in Perceptual and Motor Skills (2024)“…The first cluster focused on the relationship between physical performance and cognitive factors, the second on technical-tactical performance, and the third on health and well-being. …”
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Performance variables and nutritional status analysis from Moroccan professional and adolescent football players during the competition period: a descriptive study
Oukheda, M., Lebrazi, H., Derouiche, A., Kettani, A., Saile, R., Taki, H.Published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (2024)“…Introduction: Nutrition plays an integral role in optimizing football players` performance during training sessions and matches and maintaining their overall health throughout the season. …”
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Assessing the relationship between a web application-based load and recovery score and training load, considering the menstrual cycle: A longitudinal observational study in elite w...
Brefin, S. L., Anderegg, J., Nigg, C. R., Koschnick, D., Paul, C., Ketelhut, S.Published in Current Issues in Sport Science (2024)“…Introduction Recovery monitoring is a fundamental component for continuous performance enhancement in sports and exercise (Bourdon et al., 2017). …”
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Incidence and prevalence of injuries in some sports - review
Gurau, T. V., Musat, C. L., Voinescu, D. C., Anghel, L., Gurau, G., Postelnicu, M. G., Stefanescu, C. A., Onu, I., Corciova, C., Iordan, D. A.Published in Balneo and PRM Research Journal (2023)“…Injuries are an inherent risk associated with sports participation, impacting the health and performance of athletes across various disciplines. …”
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Psychology research in women`s soccer: a scoping review
Gredin, N. V., Kryger, K. O., McCall, A., Solstad, B. E., Torstveit, M. K., Massey, A., Ivarsson, A.Published in Science and Medicine in Football (2025)“…Previous research suggests that psychological factors play an important role in trying to explain and predict the participation, performance, and health of player and practitioners in soccer. …”