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Differences in fitness and academic attainment between obese, and non obese school-age adolescent handball players: An explorative, cross-sectional study
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MDPI AG
, 2021 , Article)
This study investigated differences in physical fitness and academic attainment in obese and non-obese adolescent handball players. A total of 31 males (age: 15.5 ± 1.2 years; body mass: 77.8 ± 17.7 kg; height: 1.71 ± 0.10 ...
Effects of Combined Plyometric and Short Sprints Training on Athletic Performance of Male U19 Soccer Players
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Frontiers Media S.A.
, 2021 , Article)
This project investigated adding 8 weeks of biweekly plyometric and short sprints training into standard training in elite youth soccer players. An experimental group (EG, n = 18, age: 17.6 ± 0.6 years, body mass: 67.6 ± ...
Effects of home confinement on the intensity of physical activity during the covid-19 outbreak in team handball according to country, gender, competition level and playing position: A worldwide study
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MDPI AG
, 2021 , Article)
This study investigated effects of home confinement on physical activity (PA) in Team Handball during the COVID-19 outbreak. A total of 1359 handball players participated (age: 23 ± 6 years). Participants from Europe, ...
Relationship between fatness, physical fitness, and academic performance in normal weight and overweight schoolchild handball players in Qatar State
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Public Library of Science
, 2021 , Article)
The aim of this study was to examine the correlation between physiological parameters (namely fatness and physical fitness) with academic performance (namely mathematics and science grade point average [GPA]) in normal ...
Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Satisfaction With Life of University Students in Qatar: Changes During Confinement Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Frontiers Media S.A.
, 2021 , Article)
This study explored the effects of home confinement on physical activity (PA) and satisfaction with life (SL) among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 531 subjects participated [male: n=203; female: ...
An 8-week program of plyometrics and sprints with changes of direction improved anaerobic fitness in young male soccer players
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MDPI
, 2021 , Article)
This study examined the effects of 8 weeks of twice-weekly combined plyometric and sprint with change-of-direction (CPSCoD) training into habitual training regimes of young male soccer players. Participants were randomly ...
Differences in the Anthropometric Measurements and Performance Tests of Qatari First Division Handball Players Depending on Position
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2023 , Article)
Featured Application: The aim of this study was to compare the anthropometric and physical characteristics of male team handball players and analyze the relationships between these parameters and playing positions. Because ...
Physical Education and Gender Differences in Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior Related to Academic Success of Science-Related Courses for Children in the State of Qatar
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2023 , Article)
Featured Application: The aim of this study was to determine gender effects regarding anthropometric, physical activity and academic performance for schoolchildren in Qatar. Relevant gender differences were only observed ...
Associations between biological maturation, physical performance, postural control, and mathematical achievement in youth soccer players
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Public Library of Science
, 2024 , Article)
This investigation explored relationships between biological maturation, physical and academic performance in young male soccer players. Thirty-eight players (age: 9.79 ± 1.21 years; body mass index (BMI): 20.4 ± 2.39 ...
Fitness, Fatness, and Academic Attainment in Male Schoolchildren from a Soccer Academy
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article)
This investigation explored the association between anthropometric measures, fitness, and academic attainment (mathematics and science grade point average [GPA]) in male schoolchildren from a soccer academy. Thirty-one ...