College of Sports Sciences: Recent submissions
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Changes in physical fitness and body composition of athletes after the COVID-19 lockdown: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression, with assessment of the certainty of evidence
( Termedia Publishing House Ltd , 2025 , Article Review)This systematic review with meta-analysis analysed the effects of COVID-19 lockdowns on physical fitness and body composition in athletes. A comprehensive search was conducted in three databases (PubMed, Web of Science, ... -
Physical Activity as a Mediator between Sleep, Mental Health, and Well-Being in Active Individuals
( IntechOpen , 2025 , Book chapter)The relationship between physical activity, sleep quality, and mental health is multifaceted and vital for maintaining overall well-being. Regular physical activity plays a crucial role in enhancing psychological health, ... -
Evaluating the Impact of Massage Therapy on Performance and Well-Being in Taekwondo Practitioners: A Systematic Review
( MDPI , 2025 , Article Review)Background and objectives: Taekwondo is a physically intense martial art that demands strength, agility, and mental focus, often leading to physical and psychological strain. While massage therapy is recognized for enhancing ... -
Towards a Plural Olympic Studies Agenda: Contesting Orientalism Through Arab Sport Narratives
( Routledge , 2025 , Article)This paper critically explores the Arab world’s engagement with the Olympic Movement and global sport through a postcolonial and cultural lens. It examines how colonial legacies shaped early sport structures in North Africa ... -
African continental sporting events and television: A difficult relationship to build
( Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd. , 2024 , Book chapter)The mid-90s witnessed the African mediascape transformation from satellite television to more recently, TV live streaming. The African Confederation of Football (CAF) rapidly embraced the business opportunity provided by ... -
Qatar 2022: FIFA’s Adjustments for the First (Men’s) World Cup in an Arab and Muslim Nation
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Book chapter)The FIFA World Cup in Qatar 2022 presented challenges and opportunities to both the host nation and FIFA, given the specific cultural and social context of hosting this mega-event in the Middle East, in an Arab and Muslim ... -
Unveiling the Social Sustainability of Sport Tourism: Qatar’s Journey as Host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Book chapter)Qatar set ambitious goals by hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup, a significant moment for the Arab World. Despite facing challenges and criticisms, Qatar demonstrated resilience, turning challenges into opportunities. The ... -
China’s Comprehensive Engagement with North Africa and Middle East: Economic, Political, and Sports Relations
( Peter Lang Group AG , 2024 , Book chapter)This chapter examines China's historical and evolving engagement with North African and Middle Eastern countries. It focuses specifically on China's involvement in North Africa, highlighting the development of economic ... -
Chapter 12: Sports migration to Gulf Cooperation Council states: the intersection of economic growth and sport development; In Handbook on Sport and Migration Edited by Joseph Maguire, Katie Liston, and Mark Falcous
( Edward Elgar Publishing , 2024 , Book chapter)For the past 20 years or so, a significant influx of professional athletes, sports practitioners, coaches, sport scientists, physical education (PE) teachers, and sports journalists, to name but a few, have arrived in ... -
Model of Sport in the Arab World: A European Approach? in The European Model of Sport Myth or Reality? Edited By Borja García, Vanja Smokvina
( Routledge , 2025 , Book chapter)Models of sport in the Arab World are influenced by historical, geographical, demographic, and economic relations, as well as interactions with Europe. The historical dimension can be explained by the colonial past and its ... -
Living Football, Navigating Politics: Salah Assad’s Life Story in Post-Colonial and Post-Conflict Algeria
( Taylor and Francis Group , 2025 , Article)This paper examines the life and career of Salah Assad, a legendary Algerian footballer renowned for his pivotal role in Algeria’s historic victory over the former West Germany in the 1982 FIFA World Cup. Widely regarded ... -
Bridging the gap: investigating discrepancies between subjective and objective sleep assessment in university students
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2025 , Article)Introduction Sleep quality among university students is crucial for academic success and overall well-being. This study investigated the discrepancies between subjective and objective sleep assessment in university students ... -
Integrative WATSU Teaching Strategies to Foster Adaptive Mastery of Coaches and Enhance Aquatic Skills in Children With Diverse Abilities
( Routledge , 2025 , Article)Physical activities are essential for their overall health and development, yet children with disabilities often face numerous barriers that hinder their participation. Aquatic therapeutic activities, particularly WATSU, ... -
Motor Asymmetry in Football: Implications for Muscular Power, Balance, and Injury Prevention
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article Review)This review explores the prevalence and impacts of muscular power and dynamic balance motor asymmetry among football players, emphasizing its impact on performance and injury risk. Motor asymmetry frequently occurs in ... -
Measuring pole forces in seated shot put: a case study
( Routledge , 2025 , Article)The use of a throwing pole in seated shot put is prevalent across many athletes with varying impairment types in para-athletics and it has been shown to have a large impact on throwing technique. However, the measurement ... -
Teaching Walking in Physical Education
( Routledge , 2025 , Article)This article explores the value of teaching walking within the context of PE. It delves into the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective aspects of walking instruction, highlighting its multifaceted benefits for individuals ... -
Aquatic Plyometric Drills for Children
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2025 , Article)Aquatic plyometric drills for children offer a promising avenue for promoting physical fitness and skill development. By following the guidelines recommended in this article, physical educators and coaches can ensure safe ... -
Behavior Management Strategies for Teaching Children With Autism in Physical Education
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2025 , Article)The purpose of this article is to provide effective behavioral strategy recommendations for teachers working with individuals with ASD to reduce inappropriate behaviors and increase appropriate behaviors in physical education. -
Did you know? Aging does not compromise the inhibitory influence of the cardiopulmonary baroreceptors on blood pressure during exercise
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2025 , Article)Older people develop an exaggerated blood pressure (BP) during whole body exercise, which is associated with a higher risk of sudden cardiac death, myocardial infarction, future hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and ... -
The dynamics of seated shot put: a case study example of pole grip optimisation
( Frontiers Media SA , 2025 , Article)The impact of pole position in seated shot put has been a key research question both in the previous literature and for coaches in the field. The aims of this research were to understand the dynamics of seated shot put and ...
