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Innovative Approaches in Sports Science and Sports Training

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 January 2025 | Viewed by 5822

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Prof. Dr. Isaac López-Laval

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Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences (FCSD), University of Zaragoza, 22002 Huesca, Spain
Interests: team sport; injury; recovery; strength training; training adaptations
Prof. Dr. Víctor Murillo Lorente

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Departamento de Fisiatría y Enfermería, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
Interests: study of sport; analysis of collective sports; school sports; sports training; sports performance; observational methodology; qualitative analysis of sports technique; teaching learning methodologies
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Prof. Dr. Julio Calleja-González

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Physical Education and Sport Department, Faculty of Education and Sport, University of Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Vitoria-Gazteiz, Spain
Interests: recovery in sports; health and performance; sport science
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

As the Guest Editor, I am delighted to announce the forthcoming Special Issue entitled "Innovative Approaches in Sports Science and Sport Training" in our journal Applied Sciences. This issue focuses on pioneering advances in sports science and athletic training, aiming to publish research that introduces novel methodologies and incorporates emerging technologies to transform athletic training and performance. The primary goal of this Special Issue is to advance the field by exploring and disseminating findings that provide new insights and evaluations of innovative practices in training athletes at all levels, from amateurs to professionals.

We invite researchers, practitioners, and academics to submit their work for consideration in this Special Issue. Contributions should focus on detailed analyses and evaluations of innovative training practices in sports, highlighting research that not only enhances athletic performance but also promotes the health and well-being of athletes. The selected articles should offer profound and original perspectives, supported by rigorous and scientifically robust methodologies, contributing to the scientific literature with practical and effective approaches that can be applied in the sports field.

This Special Issue represents a significant opportunity for scholars and professionals to showcase innovative research that can profoundly impact the sports industry. We look forward to receiving your submissions and to the stimulating discussions they will undoubtedly prompt among the sports science community, fostering a comprehensive dialogue on the evolution of sports science and training methodologies.

Prof. Dr. Isaac López-Laval
Prof. Dr. Víctor Murillo Lorente
Prof. Dr. Julio Calleja-González
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • innovation in sports science
  • advanced training methodologies
  • sports technology
  • sports psychology
  • applied biomechanics
  • nutrition and performance
  • sports rehabilitation
  • performance analysis

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Effects of In-Season Velocity-Based vs. Traditional Resistance Training in Elite Youth Male Soccer Players
by Veselin Sekulović, Tatjana Jezdimirović-Stojanović, Nikola Andrić, Andoni Elizondo-Donado, Diego Martin, Mladen Mikić and Marko D. M. Stojanović
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(20), 9192; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14209192 - 10 Oct 2024
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The objectives of this study were to compare the effects of two in-season velocity loss training methods (VBT) on performance outcomes and to evaluate the effects of velocity-based training compared to traditional resistance training (TRT) on performance outcomes in young elite soccer players. [...] Read more.
The objectives of this study were to compare the effects of two in-season velocity loss training methods (VBT) on performance outcomes and to evaluate the effects of velocity-based training compared to traditional resistance training (TRT) on performance outcomes in young elite soccer players. VBT utilized the same relative load but varied in the extent of velocity loss during the set: 15% (VL15%) and 30% (VL30%). Thirty-four players were recruited and randomly distributed into three groups: the VL15% group (n = 12; age = 18.50 ± 0.67 years; stature = 183.41 ± 4.25 cm; body mass = 75.08 ± 5.57 kg), the VL30% group (n = 11; age = 17.91 ± 0.60 years; stature = 181.21 ± 6.56 cm, body mass = 73.58 ± 6.22 kg), and the traditional strength training group TRT (n = 11; age = 18.14 ± 0.74 years; stature = 182.17 ± 5.52 cm; body mass = 74.86 ± 6.68 kg). Alongside regular soccer sessions and matches, the groups underwent a four-week (2 sesions per week) resistance training intervention with back squats involved. Changes in leg strength (SQ1RM), 20 m sprint time (SPR 20 m), countermovement jump height (CMJ), reactive strength index (RSI), and change of direction (COD) from before and after were evaluated using a 3 × 2 ANOVA. While no significant interaction was found for SQ1RM and SPR20, all of the groups showed significant pre to post improvements. Significant interactions were observed for CMJ (F = 38.24, p = 0.000), RSI (F = 8.33; p = 0.001), and change of direction agility test (COD) (F = 3.64; p = 0.038), with a post hoc analysis showing differences between the VL15 (6.0%) and TRT (1.7%) groups (p = 0.034); VL15 (12.2%) and VL30 (3.2%) groups (p = 0.004); VL15 and TRT (0.4%) (p = 0.018); VL15 (2.4%) and VL30 (1.5%) (p = 0.049); and between the VL15 and TRT (0.4%) groups (p = 0.015). Four weeks of VL15% training during the season induced similar strength increases to VL30% and TRT, superior improvements in RSI and COD compared to VL30%, and superior improvements in CMJ, RSI, and COD tests compared to TRT. Thus, incorporating the VL15% training method may be recommended to improve power-related performance metrics in elite young soccer players. Full article
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External Load “Periodization” during Pre-Season and In-Season in a High-Level Futsal Team
by Javier Sanchez-Sanchez, Fabio Y. Nakamura, Daniel Hernández and Alejandro Rodríguez-Fernández
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(17), 7630; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14177630 - 29 Aug 2024
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We aimed to (1) compare external training loads obtained in futsal players during pre-season and in-season training weeks to explore how these loads are periodized by the coaching staff; and (2) compare the external training loads using the match day minus approach during [...] Read more.
We aimed to (1) compare external training loads obtained in futsal players during pre-season and in-season training weeks to explore how these loads are periodized by the coaching staff; and (2) compare the external training loads using the match day minus approach during the pre-season and in-season periods to determine how the within-microcycle training load varies between these periods. A total of 432 recordings were obtained of twelve national-level male amateur players using IPS devices. These data were collected over four consecutive microcycles from the beginning to the end of the pre-season, as well as during four additional consecutive microcycles at the start of the in-season. The external load variables evaluated were: total distance covered (TD; m), relative distance covered (Drel; m/min), high-speed running (HSR; m > 18.8 km/h), sprint distance (SPR; m > 25.2 km/h), number of intense accelerations (ACC; >2.5 m/s2) and decelerations (DEC; >−2.5 m/s2). Results indicated significant week-by-week variation (p < 0.05) in all external load variables during the pre-season. During the in-season, significant variations (p < 0.05) were observed only in Drel, HSR, and ACC. In both phases, all variables were higher (p < 0.05) two days before the match. In conclusion, it is important to consistently quantify the external loads of futsal players to ensure appropriate variation in loading and tapering within the microcycle, as well as during the pre-season and in-season periods. Full article
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Subjective Assessment of Impact Quantity and Magnitude in Rugby: A Comparative Analysis with >8G Impact Values from MEMS Technology
by Leandro Carbone, Matías Sampietro, Manuel García-Sillero, Bruno Tartaglia-Pulcini, Agustín Cicognini and Salvador Vargas-Molina
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(14), 6126; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14146126 - 14 Jul 2024
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Purpose: The main objective of this research was to develop a questionnaire for the subjective evaluation of the quantity and magnitude of impacts experienced by rugby players. Methods: Thirty-six male rugby union players (mean ± SD, age; 23.5 ± 3.6 years, height; 179 [...] Read more.
Purpose: The main objective of this research was to develop a questionnaire for the subjective evaluation of the quantity and magnitude of impacts experienced by rugby players. Methods: Thirty-six male rugby union players (mean ± SD, age; 23.5 ± 3.6 years, height; 179 ± 10.0 cm, body mass; 89.58 ± 13.6 kg) participated in this study, comprising eighteen forwards and fourteen backs. Participants were tasked with completing self-reported questionnaires assessing their perception of the quantity and magnitude of impacts after thirteen consecutive matches. Objective data were concurrently collected using Micro-Electrical Mechanical Systems (MEMS) integrated with a GPS device (WIMU, Realtrack Systems, Almeria, Spain). Results: The statistical analysis revealed that 49.7% of players overestimated and 39.8% underestimated the number of impacts above 8G, with a mean team error of 0.017 impacts. Bayesian methods indicated a 95% high-density interval for the mean error between −0.46 and 0.45, with 95.8% within the region of practical equivalence, signifying negligible bias at the team level. Positional variations were notable, with Halfbacks overestimating and Fullbacks and Second Row underestimating impacts. The errors and number of impacts displayed a non-linear relationship, better described by an exponential model. Additionally, the study identified significant correlations between the number of impacts players estimated and the actual impacts received, further underlined by position-specific trends, suggesting that players’ estimation abilities are influenced by the actual exposure to impacts and their playing positions. Conclusions: The utilization of a subjective impact questionnaire is a valid tool to assess rugby players level of impacts during a match. This approach proves particularly valuable in situations where technology is unavailable, showcasing its adaptability as a practical tool in diverse sporting contexts. Full article
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