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Effect of coronavirus-19 restrictions in male handball players: Physical activity, sedentary behavior, and satisfaction with life

Hermassi, Souhail; Hayes, Lawrence D.; Sanal-Hayes, Nilihan E. M.; Schwesig, René ( MDPI , 2021 , Article)

This experiment examined physical activity (PA), sitting time, and satisfaction with life (SL) in European (45%) and Middle Eastern and North African (MENA; 55%) handball players (n = 418; age: 25.6 ± 6.8 years; body mass: ...

The effects of loaded plyometrics and short sprints in u19 male soccer players in Tunisia

Aloui, Ghaith; Souhail, Hermassi; Hayes, Lawrence D.; Bouhafs, El G.; Chelly, Mohamed S.; ... more authors ... less authors ( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)

We investigated adding 8 weeks of bi-weekly loaded plyometric and short sprints (LPaSS) training into training for under 19 (U19) soccer players. An experimental group (EG, n = 18, age: 17.5 ± 0.58 years, body mass: 67.4 ...

Effects of elastic band plyometric training on physical performance of team handball players

Aloui, Ghaith; Hermassi, Souhail; Hayes, Lawrence D.; Shephard, Roy J.; Chelly, Mohamed S.; ... more authors ... less authors ( MDPI , 2021 , Article)

This project investigated the effect of incorporating 8 weeks of biweekly upper limb loaded plyometric training (using elastic bands) into the in-season regimen of handball players. Participants were randomly allocated to ...

Can body fat percentage, body mass index, and specific field tests explain throwing ball velocity in team handball players?

Hermassi, Souhail; Hayes, Lawrence D.; Schwesig, René ( MDPI , 2021 , Article)

This study examined the physical fitness, anthropometry, and throwing velocity of normal weight and overweight male team handball players. Twenty-five players from the Qatar handball first professional league participated. ...

Effects of plyometric and short sprint with change-of-direction training in male u17 soccer players

Aloui, Ghaith; Hermassi, Souhail; Hayes, Lawrence D.; Sanal Hayes, Nilihan E. M.; Bouhafs, El G.; ... more authors ... less authors ( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)

This project investigated the effect of adding 8 weeks of bi-weekly plyometric and short sprint with change-of-direction (PSSCoD) training into standard training for elite youth soccer players from Tunisia. A training group ...

Effects of covid-19 lockdown on physical activity, sedentary behavior, and satisfaction with life in Qatar: A preliminary study

Hermassi, Souhail; Sellami, Maha; Salman, Ahmad; Al-Mohannadi, Abdulla S.; Bouhafs, El Ghali; ... more authors ... less authors ( MDPI , 2021 , Article)

This study examined the effects of home confinement on physical activity (PA) and life satisfaction during the COVID-19 outbreak in Qatar. A total of 1144 subjects participated (male: n = 588; female: n = 556; age: 33.1 ± ...

Effects of Combined Plyometric and Short Sprints Training on Athletic Performance of Male U19 Soccer Players

Aloui, Ghaith; Souhail, Hermassi; Hayes, Lawrence D.; Bouhafs, El Ghali; Chelly, Mohamed Souhaiel; ... more authors ... less authors ( 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 ± ...

Differences in Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, Health-Related Physical Performance Indices and Academic Achievement: A Comparative Study of Normal-Weight and Obese Children in Qatar

Hermassi, Souhail; Ketelhut, Sascha; Konukman, Ferman; Ayari, Mohammed Ali; Al-Marri, Senaid; ... more authors ... less authors ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)

Background: The relationship between physical activity (PA), health-related physical performance (PP), and academic achievement (AA) plays an important role in childhood. This study examined the differences in PA, sedentary ...

Associations between biological maturation, physical performance, postural control, and mathematical achievement in youth soccer players

Hermassi, Souhail; Konukman, Ferman; Al-Marri, Senaid Salem; Hayes, Lawrence D.; Bartels, Thomas; ... more authors ... less authors ( 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 ...

Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Satisfaction With Life of University Students in Qatar: Changes During Confinement Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Hermassi, Souhail; Hayes, Lawrence D.; Salman, Ahmad; Sanal-Hayes, Nilihan E.M.; Abassi, Emna; ... more authors ... less authors ( 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: ...