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Cross execution positions and defensive behavior. A comparative study between the national championships of the Premier League, La Liga, and the Bundesliga
Georgios Pafis, Minas Ispirlidis, Katerina Daskalaki.1*, Vasiliki Malliou.2, Other Author(s)
1Department of PESS, Democritus University of Thrace
2Department of PESS, Kapodistrian University of Athens
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the defensive behavior of the top 5 teams in the English, Spanish, and German leagues during the 2023-24 season regarding their response to different types of crosses delivered into the penalty area, aiming to minimize the percentage of goals scored through this type of offensive action.… Read the rest
Reducing hamstring strains and their recurrences in Greek elite footballers: an intervention study
Pafis, G.1*, Daskalaki, K.1, Ιspirlidis, M.1, Ispirlidis, I.1, Malliou, V. J.2
1Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, School of Physical Education, Sport Science and Occupational Therapy, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece
2Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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Abstract
Professional footballers sustain an increased risk of muscular injuries, with hamstring strains (HS) being the most frequent amongst them.… Read the rest
In the Shadow of Men Under the Greek Sun: The Marginalized Representation of Women’s Sports in Greek Print Sports Media (2019-2020)
Spiliopoulos, P. E. 1*, Matsiola, M. 2, Konsta, A. 1, & Pilitsidou, Z1
1Scholl of Journalism and Mass Communications, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 12, Vasileos Irakleiou, str. 54625, Thessaloniki, Greece.
2Department of Communication and Digital Media, University of Western Macedonia, Fourka, 52100, Kastoria, Greece.… Read the rest
Physical Education Teachers’ Training, Teaching Competence, Professional Development, and Technological Literacy, and their Relationship with Leadership
Karaiskos. L1, Sotiras. M.-I.N.2, Kipreos. G,1 And Gdonteli. K.1
1Department of Sports Organization and Management, University of the Peloponnese, Greece
2Laboratory of Agricultural Zoology & Entomology, Department of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens
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Abstract
This study aimed to explore the perspectives of physical education teachers regarding their training and professional development and to examine the relationship between their professional growth and leadership abilities.… Read the rest
The effect of educational theater game in volleyball skills and knowledge performance and learning of elementary PE students
Christinides, Y.*, Zetou, E., Derri, V., Michalopoulou, M.
School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace, 69100 Komotini
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The aim of this study was to examine whether the technique of education theater game will have a positive effect on the learning of volleyball setting skills and the development of knowledge of the volleyball rules, in children of the third grade of primary school.… Read the rest
Predicting strenuous, moderate, and mild exercise frequency and subjective vitality by exercise behavioral regulations among older adults
Kapralou, A.1*, Bebetsos, E.1, Vlachopoulos, S.P.2 , Antoniou, P.1
1Department of Physical Education & Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, University Campus, Komotini, 69132, Greece
2Laboratory of Social Research on Physical Activity, Department of Physical Education & Sport Science at Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Aghios Ioannis, Serres, 62110,Greece
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The purpose of this study was to examine the contribution of types of exercise behavioral regulations in predicting weekly frequency of strenuous, moderate, and mild exercise and subjective vitality within self-determination theory among Greek older adults.… Read the rest
Investigating the possible involvement of social anxiety in adults participation in gyms
Tsaousidis, I., Bebetsos E. , Matsouka O. , Kouli, O.
Department of Physical Education & Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini, Greece
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The aim of this study is to examine if the social anxiety that female and male adults feel, affects their motivation in relation to their participation in the gym.… Read the rest
The type, and the effect of therapeutic exercise on quality of life and fatigue in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus in Greece: A cross-sectional study
Bonia, K.D.*, Sourvinos, S., Siaperas, P.
Institute of Occupational Science and Rehabilitation, Metropolitan College, 74, Sorou str., 151 25, Maroussi, Attica, Greece
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease with severe symptoms, such as the fatigue and has a high impact on patient’s quality of life.… Read the rest
Levels of participants self- esteem in dance activities: Gender, age, and dance kind as factors of difference
Amariotakis, I.1, Pitsi, A.1, Rokka, St.1, Pratsinaki, E.2, Fillipou, F.1*
1Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace, University Campus, Komotini, 69132, Greece
29th Elementary School of Rethymno, Rethymno, 74100, Greece
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The purpose of this study was to examined the levels of self- esteem from participants in dance activities in a period of time that dance schools were closed due to covid19.Secondly… Read the rest
Crisis and unemployment in the Greek sports press: causes and effects
Spiliopoulos, P.1*, Tzekis, A.2
1School of Journalism and Mass Media Communications, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 46 Egnatia str., 54625 Thessaloniki, Greece
2Department of Communication, Media and Culture, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Syngrou Avenue 136, 17671 Athens, Greece
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The purpose of the study was to record the causes of the sport press crisis in Greece, their effects on the practice of the journalistic profession, and to investigate to what extent the high unemployment of sports journalists in the country, is related / associated with this crisis.… Read the rest