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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: ...

An 8-week program of plyometrics and sprints with changes of direction improved anaerobic fitness in young male soccer players

Aloui, Ghaith; Hermassi, Souhail; Khemiri, Aymen; Bartels, Thomas; Hayes, Lawrence D.; ... more authors ... less authors ( 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 fitness and academic attainment between obese, and non obese school-age adolescent handball players: An explorative, cross-sectional study

Hermassi, Souhail; Hayes, Lawrence D.; Schwesig, René ( 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 ...

The Associations Between Physical Performance and Anthropometric Characteristics in Obese and Non-obese Schoolchild Handball Players

Hermassi, Souhail; van den Tillaar, Roland; Bragazzi, Nicola Luigi; Schwesig, René ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2021 , Article)

This study investigated the relationship of body fat and fitness measures in schoolchild handball players. Twenty-eight young male handball players from handball first youth league volunteered for the present investigation ...

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

Hermassi, Souhail; Bouhafs, El Ghali; Bragazzi, Nicola Luigi; Ichimura, Shiro; Alsharji, Khaled E.; ... more authors ... less authors ( 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, ...

Differences in the Anthropometric Measurements and Performance Tests of Qatari First Division Handball Players Depending on Position

Alneama, Abdulla; Hermassi, Souhail; Hayes, Lawrence D.; Bartels, Thomas; Konukman, Ferman; ... more authors ... less authors ( 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 ...

Differences in body composition, static balance, field test performance, and academic achievement in 10–12-year-old soccer players

Hermassi, Souhail; Hayes, Lawrence D.; Bartels, Thomas; Schwesig, René ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2023 , Article)

Introduction: This study aimed to compare 10–12-year-old Qatari male soccer players (n = 45) regarding different dimensions (anthropometric, academic and physical performance). Methods: Anthropometric parameters (body mass, ...