[HTML][HTML] Core muscle activity during physical fitness exercises: A systematic review

JM Oliva-Lozano, JM Muyor - … of environmental research and public health, 2020 - mdpi.com
The aim of this study was to systematically review the current literature on the
electromyographic (EMG) activity of six core muscles (the rectus abdominis, the internal and …

[HTML][HTML] Field-based health-related physical fitness tests in children and adolescents: a systematic review

A Marques, D Henriques-Neto, M Peralta… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Physical fitness (PF) is a multi-component construct and a biomarker of health. Worse PF is
related to vulnerability and predicts worse academic achievements. Thus, assessing PF is …

[HTML][HTML] Percentile values of the standing broad jump in children and adolescents aged 6-18 years old

E Thomas, L Petrigna, G Tabacchi… - European journal of …, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The standing broad jump (SBJ) is a valid, reliable and feasible field-based test, which can
evaluate explosive strength of the lower limbs and physical fitness. This study aimed to …

[HTML][HTML] Validity and reliability of mobile applications for assessing strength, power, velocity, and change-of-direction: A systematic review

R Silva, M Rico-Gonzalez, R Lima, Z Akyildiz… - Sensors, 2021 - mdpi.com
This systematic review aimed to (1) identify and summarize studies that have examined the
validity of apps for measuring human strength, power, velocity, and change-of-direction, and …

[HTML][HTML] 30–15 Intermittent Fitness Test: A Systematic Review of Studies, Examining the VO2max Estimation and Training Programming

M Stanković, M Gušić, S Nikolić, V Barišić, I Krakan… - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
This study presents an overview of current scientific articles that address the reliability and
validity of the 30–15 intermittent fitness test (30–15 IFT) as an assessment of aerobic …

A multivariate multilevel approach to unravel the associations between individual and school factors on children's motor performance in the REACT project

J Maia, C Santos, S Pereira, D Hedeker… - American Journal of …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Objective The aim was to (1) estimate the relationship between physical fitness (PF) and
object control fundamental movement skills (FMS),(2) identify child characteristics that relate …

[HTML][HTML] Conceptual framework for the research on quality of life

J Rodrigues, C Chicau Borrego, P Ruivo, P Sobreiro… - Sustainability, 2020 - mdpi.com
The article presents the reference framework for multidisciplinary research at the Life Quality
Research Centre (LQRC). The research paradigm about the citizens' quality of life in society …

[HTML][HTML] Using anthropometric data and physical fitness scores to predict selection in a national U19 rugby union team

L Vaz, W Kraak, M Batista, S Honório… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The purpose of this study was to compare measures of anthropometry characteristics and
physical fitness performance between rugby union players (17.9±0.5 years old) recruited (n …

[PDF][PDF] The effects of curriculum change programs in physical education according with the hours of teaching on the fitness level of children

AR Kryeziu, N Lenjani, A Iseni… - Journal of Physical …, 2023 - researchgate.net
Introduction: the experts focused to improve the school curriculum of Physical Education,
which is essential in the development of physical fitness in this age group of children. The …

[HTML][HTML] Assessment of the Speed and Power of Push-Ups Performed on Surfaces with Different Degrees of Instability

M Marquina Nieto, J Rivilla-García… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
(I) Training in unstable conditions, with different elements, platforms, or situations, has been
used because there is a significant increase in muscle activation, balance, proprioception …