New Perspectives on Kinesiology and Functional Morphology in Team Sports

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, titled "New Perspectives on Kinesiology and Functional Morphology in Team Sports", explores the evolving understanding of how human movement and body structure influence athletic performance in team sports.

Kinesiology, the scientific study of body movement, plays a crucial role in optimizing performance, injury prevention, and recovery. Functional morphology, which examines how body structures relate to function, is equally important for enhancing the efficiency of athletes in team dynamics.

This research highlights the importance of individualized assessments and training, emphasizing that athletes in team sports, despite playing similar roles, possess unique morphological and biomechanical profiles. The combination of kinesiology and functional morphology allows for tailored conditioning programs that target specific physical needs, improving overall team performance. This work also underscores the role of technological advancements in tracking and analyzing movements, providing deeper insights into how athletes perform during games. By integrating these perspectives, coaches and sports scientists can foster more effective training regimens that align with the natural strengths and weaknesses of each player, ultimately enhancing team cohesion, performance, and injury resilience. These new approaches reflect the growing interdisciplinary nature of sports science, blending biomechanics, physiology, and cutting-edge technology.

Dr. Łukasz Rydzik
Prof. Dr. Michał Spieszny
Prof. Dr. Tadeusz Ambrozy
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology is an international peer-reviewed open access quarterly journal published by MDPI.

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• team sports
• movement
• body structure
• athletic performance
• assessments
• training