Athletic Ability Research Articles

Ladder Drill Training on the Agility of Beginner Badminton Athletes

This study aims to determine the effect of ladder drill training on novice male badminton athletes at U 12-13 Club PB Pusri Palembang. The method used in this research is experimental, which means a sample is given a treatment. The research design used is One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. This sampling technique used total population sampling with a sample size of 30 athletes. The instrument of this research is agility. From the results of data processing and analysis using the data normality test, homogeneity test and hypothesis test using the T test formula, the results were that ladder drill training alone increased agility abilities in novice male badminton athletes. This can be seen from the results of data analysis through calculating the t test formula with the calculated t criterion being greater than ttable (14.730 ˃ 1.70) with a confidence level of 0.95 (α = 0.05) and the number of samples (N = 30). The implications of ladder drill training can have an influence on increasing agility in novice male badminton athletes U 12-13 Club PB Pusri Palembang.

Plyometric Based Training on Athletes' T Kick Speed Perisai Diri

The training model in improving a pencak silat athlete's abilities is an important factor, because an inappropriate training model will have a bad impact on the technique being trained. For example, the training model given to the fighters is not varied or is interpreted as a monotonous training method, this has a direct impact on the fighters, for example they are lazy about training and do not experience changes. The aim of this research was to determine the effect of plyometric training on the speed of T kicks in silat martial arts at the 1945 Teachers' Association University, East Nusa Tenggara. In this research, researchers used a one-group pre-test and post-test design with a quantitative experimental method approach. The number of samples in this study was 20 martial artists. Data collection techniques in this research used tests and non-tests. Non-tests include observation, interviews and documentation, then the test method uses two plyomteric training methods. The data analysis technique in this research uses the t-test analysis system. The results of this research prove that based on the results of the calculation of the data in this study, it shows that there is a change in the speed of the T kick in the fighters. With the posttest results, if you look at the pre-test average, it is 21.93 and the post-test value is 23.86%. Based on these results, it was stated that there was an influence of plyometric training, the form of training of which was squat split jump and stride jump crossover, the speed of Pencak Silat T kicks. Based on the categorization of the final test results, the speed of Pencak Silat T kicks performed by the silat fighters was in the Good category.

DYNAMICS OF EXPLOSIVE POWER DEVELOPMENT IN YOUNG ATHLETES

To better understand the selection processes and a controversial orientation in track and field, we set ourselves the goal of Establishing the periods of the highest age-related increase in speed and power abilities in adolescent athletes. The following tasks of the study were derived from that goal: (1) To determine the dynamics of increase in the explosive power, and (2) To deter mine the main periods of its development. The study population consisted of 245 children between 7 and 12 years of age. The measured indicators were reported by Optojump Next and the obtained results were subject to statistical analysis. Jump height ranged between 20.5 cm and 29.1 cm for boys and between 22.6 cm and 31.0 cm for girls. The RSI was in the range of 0.50-1.26 for boys and 0.71-1.24 for girls. Conclusions: (1) The period around the age of 10 appears to be sensitive for developing the explosive power abilities of adolescents; (2) Drop jump from a height of 30 cm is a more suitable speed and power exercise for girls.

Effects of polystyrene nanoplastics on growth and hemolysin production of microalgae Karlodinium veneficum

There are few studies on the effects of nanoplastics on growth and hemolysin production of harmful algal bloom species at present. In this study, Karlodinium veneficum was exposed to different concentrations (0, 5, 25, 50, 75 mg/L) of polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs, 100 nm) for 96 h. The effects of PS-NPs on growth of K. veneficum were investigated by measuring algal cell abundance, growth inhibition rate (IR), total protein (TP), malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione reductase (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), ATPase activity (Na+/K+ ATPase and Ca2+/Mg2+ ATPase). Scanning electron microscope and transmission electron microscope (SEM and TEM) images of microalgae with or without nanoplastics were also observed. The effects of PS-NPs on hemolysin production of K. veneficum were studied by measuring the changes of hemolytic toxin production of K. veneficum exposed to PS-NPs on 1, 3, 5 and 7 days. High concentrations (50 and 75 mg/L) of PS-NPs seriously affected the growth of K. veneficum and different degrees of damage to cell morphology and ultrastructure were found. Excessive free radicals and other oxidants were produced in the cells, which disrupted the intracellular redox balance state and caused oxidative damage to the cells, and the basic activities such as photosynthesis and energy metabolism were weakened. The athletic ability of K. veneficum was decreased, but the ability to produce hemolysin was enhanced. It was suggested that the presence of nanoplastics in seawater may strengthen the threat of harmful algal bloom species to aquatic ecosystems and human health.

AGILTY TRAINING MODEL FOR CHILGREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME DISABILITIES

This research was conducted on athletes with Down syndrome Soina Jakarta. The research time was approximately 4 months starting from February to May 2023. The number of subjects in this study were 12 athletes with disabilities, consisting of 6 boys and 6 girls. The research method used in this research is Research and developmentor R&D according to Borg and Gall (1983). There were 20 training models created, after going through various stages and improvements, 20 models were declared valid and suitable for practice provided that they always pay attention to safety in practice and work from easy to difficult. Data collection was carried out in 2 ways, firstly, namely filling out a questionnaire by the athlete's parents and secondly, by collecting data directly. Data collection in this research isone group pre-test post-testData processing from the results obtained is assisted by the IBM SPSS 25 for Windows program system, normality test values >0.05 are normally distributed, reliability test values >0.05 are normally distributed or valid, validity tests with distribution >0.05 are considered valid, test homogeneity and the hypothesis can be concluded that the agility abilities of athletes with Down syndrome disabilities have increased

Islamic Perspectives on Polygenic Testing and Selection of IVF Embryos (PGT-P) for Optimal Intelligence and Other Non-Disease-Related Socially Desirable Traits.

In recent years, the genetic testing and selection of IVF embryos, known as preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), has gained much traction in clinical assisted reproduction for preventing transmission of genetic defects. However, a more recent ethically and morally controversial development in PGT is its possible use in selecting IVF embryos for optimal intelligence quotient (IQ) and other non-disease-related socially desirable traits, such as tallness, fair complexion, athletic ability, and eye and hair colour, based on polygenic risk scores (PRS), in what is referred to as PGT-P. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning-based analysis of big data sets collated from genome sequencing of specific human ethnic populations can be used to estimate an individual embryo's likelihood of developing such multifactorial traits by analysing the combination of specific genetic variants within its genome. Superficially, this technique appears compliant with Islamic principles and ethics. Because there is no modification of the human genome, there is no tampering with Allah's creation (taghyīr khalq Allah). Nevertheless, a more critical analysis based on the five maxims of Islamic jurisprudence (qawa'id fiqhiyyah) that are often utilized in discourses on Islamic bioethics, namely qaṣd (intention), yaqın̄ (certainty), ḍarar (injury), ḍarūra (necessity), and `urf (custom), would instead reveal some major ethical and moral flaws of this new medical technology in the selection of non-disease-related socially desirable traits, and its non-compliance with the spirit and essence of Islamic law (shariah). Muslim scholars, jurists, doctors, and biomedical scientists should debate this further and issue a fatwa on this new medical technology platform.

The Effects of Repeated-Sprint Training on Physical Fitness and Physiological Adaptation in Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Repeated-sprint training (RST) is a common training method for enhancing physical fitness in athletes. To advance RST prescription, it is important to understand the effects of programming variables on physical fitness and physiological adaptation. This study (1) quantifies the pooled effects of running RST on changes in 10 and 20m sprint time, maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max), Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test Level 1 (YYIR1) distance, repeated-sprint ability (RSA), countermovement jump (CMJ) height and change of direction (COD) ability in athletes, and (2) examines the moderating effects of program duration, training frequency, weekly volume, sprint modality, repetition distance, number of repetitions per set and number of sets per session on changes in these outcome measures. Pubmed, SPORTDiscus and Scopus databases were searched for original research articles up to 04 July 2023, investigating RST in healthy, able-bodied athletes, between 14 and 35years of age, and a performance calibre of trained or above. RST interventions were limited to repeated, maximal running (land-based) sprints of ≤ 10s duration, with ≤ 60s recovery, performed for 2-12weeks. A Downs and Black checklist was used to assess the methodological quality of the included studies. Eligible data were analysed using multi-level mixed-effects meta-analysis, with standardised mean changes determined for all outcomes. Standardised effects [Hedges G (G)] were evaluated based on coverage of their confidence (compatibility) intervals (CI) using a strength and conditioning specific reference value of G = 0.25 to declare an improvement (i.e. G > 0.25) or impairment (i.e. G < - 0.25) in outcome measures. Applying the same analysis, the effects of programming variables were then evaluated against a reference RST program, consisting of three sets of 6 × 30m straight-line sprints performed twice per week for 6weeks (1200m weekly volume). 40 publications were included in our investigation, with data from 48 RST groups (541 athletes) and 19 active control groups (213 athletes). Across all studies, the effects of RST were compatible with improvements in VO2max (G 0.56, 90% CI 0.32-0.80), YYIR1 distance (G 0.61, 90% CI 0.43-0.79), RSA decrement (G - 0.61, 90% CI - 0.85 to - 0.37), linear sprint times (10m: G - 0.35, 90% CI - 0.48 to - 0.22; 20m: G - 0.48, 90% CI - 0.69 to - 0.27), RSA average time (G - 0.34, 90% CI - 0.49 to - 0.18), CMJ height (G 0.26, 90% CI 0.13-0.39) and COD ability (G - 0.32, 90% CI - 0.52 to - 0.12). Compared with the reference RST program, the effects of manipulating training frequency (+ 1 session per week), program duration (+ 1 extra training week), RST volume (+ 200m per week), number of reps (+ 2 per set), number of sets per session (+ 1 set) or rep distance (+ 10m per rep) were either non-substantial or comparable with an impairment in at least one outcome measure per programming variable. Running-based RST improves speed, intermittent running performance, VO2max, RSA, COD ability and CMJ height in trained athletes. Performing three sets of 6 × 30m sprints, twice per week for 6weeks is effective for enhancing physical fitness and physiological adaptation. Additionally, since our findings do not provide conclusive support for the manipulation of RST variables, further work is needed to better understand how programming factors can be manipulated to augment training-induced adaptations. Open Science Framework registration https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/RVNDW .

Assessment of sports coaching patterns, physical abilities, and physical fitness in athletics: a study of the provincial sports week championship

The provincial sports week championship (PORPROV) organized by the Indonesian National Sports Committee (INSC) of Bali Province is held every two years followed by INSC Regency or City. Observing the results of each provincial sports week which became the first champion and runner up was always obtained by Badung and Denpasar regencies in a period of ten years. One of the contributors to a large number of medals is the athletic numbers of walking, running, jumping, and throwing as a measured sport. The Indonesian Athletics Association (PASI) of the districts or cities in Bali coaching patterns have not been evenly distributed as evidenced in the acquisition of medals at the provincial sports week, in addition to different coaching patterns supported by other facilities. Therefore, the purpose of the study was to examine the comparison of sports coaching patterns, physical abilities, and physical fitness of PASI athletic athletes at the Bali provincial sports week in 2022. This study uses a combination descriptive method (quantitative and qualitative), with a survey to find a comparison of the results of research data. The research sample was athletic athletes who participated in the Bali provincial sports week in 2022. The data were obtained through observations, interviews, questionnaires, tests and measurements, archives, and documentation. The data analysis used is data triangulation. The results of the study are (1) the creation of athletic sports coaching patterns and strategies through the management of district or city PASI administrators in Bali province to achieve achievement coaching goals, setting targets, and targets in developing and improving athletic sports achievements. (2) The level of physical ability of athletic sports athletes varies according to race numbers; fast walking numbers, running numbers, jumping numbers, and throwing numbers differ in physical needs and abilities. (3) The level of physical fitness of athletic sports number athletes according to the character of the race number, each race number requires different physical fitness. The results of the study make an expected contribution including overcoming obstacles, gaps, and obstacles faced by PASI district or city of Bali Province. Keywords: Sports coaching pattern, physical ability, physical fitness, athletic athletes

Neurocognitive and Reactive Return to Play Testing Protocol in Overhead Athletes Following Upper Extremity Injury.

The incidence of upper extremity (UE) injuries in sport, particularly with the shoulder and elbow in baseball/softball players, appears to be increasing yearly, especially in younger age athletes. Improving the objective criteria and testing methods used to determine return to play (RTP) readiness following non-operative or post-operative management of UE injuries is one aspect of the rehabilitation process that may significantly help in reducing reinjury rates. Currently, the majority of clinicians are still using post operative time frame and/or strength/range of motion as their main criteria for clearance to RTP following UE injury. This demonstrates an inadequate reflection of the actual unpredictable, dynamic environment athletes are returning to participate in. In our clinical experiences, objective testing to allow for clearance to sport participation should incorporate neurocognitive and reactive testing to promote improvements in the athlete's ability to dual task and focus/concentrate on the multi-dimensional tasks at hand. We know that neuroplastic changes occur following UE injury resulting in decreased proprioception and increased motor activation with simple UE tasks. Currently the research on UE return to play testing is limited. The purpose of this clinical commentary was to describe the utilization and provide reference values for a series of reactive neurocognitive UE tests, to assist with RTP, in high school and collegiate overhead athletes (baseball and softball) utilizing the Blaze Pod light system. The use of a more dynamic reactive testing battery may decrease the reinjury rates when an athlete is cleared for participation by measuring readiness in chaotic circumstances that are more reflective of the sporting environment the athlete is working to return to resulting in a greater sense of confidence, performance and prevention of reinjuries.

Team Cohesion Profiles: Influence on the Development of Mental Skills and Stress Management.

High-level sports competitions involve facing highly challenging situations. Athletes must maintain strong team cohesion with peers, have specific mental abilities, and high-stress control to overcome adversity and report high sports performance. This research aimed to identify team cohesion profiles and examine whether participants differed significantly in their mental abilities and stress management. The sample consisted of 146 promising and talented athletes from the Sports Talent Development of the Provincial Council of Guipúzcoa (Spain) (Mage = 20.08; SD = 4.68), who completed the questionnaire on Psychological Characteristics Related to Sports Performance (CPRD). Cluster analyzes revealed three profiles; (a) profile with low team cohesion; (b) profile with average team cohesion; (c) profile with high team cohesion. Results showed significant differences in mental abilities (i.e., positive self-talk), and marginally significant differences in self-confidence, between the profiles. The best scores were reported in profile (b). In conclusion, the combination of low individualism, high social cohesion, and medium team spirit seems to be the most recommendable for promoting mental abilities and self-confidence in athletes' samples. As practical implications, the programs that train the mental abilities of athletes and control management should consider the importance of team cohesion to obtain improvements in the results of the competitions.

Modifying Our Genes: Theology, Science and “Playing God”

Modifying Our Genes: Theology, Science and “Playing God”

Proposal for a New Sports Talent Identification System Based on the Tracking Phenomenon of Height

In sports talent discovery in Japan, a system has been built to effectively support athletes with contact maintained between regional and central sports organizations. However, while a certain effect has been achieved with this system, much still depends on tacit knowledge. That is, a discovery system based on scientific evidence has not yet been established. The system is especially lagging in terms of approaches from the field of growth and development research. The only such approach, as found by Fujii, is that height and athletic ability are independent phenomena, and if one wants to discover exceptional sports talent it is necessary to think about height and athletic ability independently. In this study, we attempted to analyze the tracking of tall and short heights in the junior (school-age) period from the perspective of physical growth science, by applying the application of the wavelet interpolation model. The results showed that a tracking phenomenon is seen with a high probability (about 90%) for both tall and short heights. This makes it possible to identify who will be tall and short in the future. Assessing the athletic ability of tall and short people independently and proposing a system that screens for people with high athletic ability can contribute to building a new system for the discovery of sports talent.

FMS 기능성 동작훈련이 중국 대학 에어로빅 선수의 신체자세 조절 능력에 미치는 영향에 관한 실험적 연구

The present study explores the effects of FMS functional movement training on aerobic athletes' body posture coordination, and explores the application of FMS functional movement training to the promotion of aerobic athletes' physical performance. In aerobic exercise, body posture control ability is an important criterion for the expression of technical movements, the display of form art aesthetics, and the evaluation of aerobic competition performance. Physical training is the most basic way to improve body posture control, and FMS functional movement training is an emerging physical training mode in recent years, which attaches more importance to functional training than traditional physical training, does not improve athletes' self-confidence in a purposeful way, and has a relatively good improvement effect on technical movements with relatively high movement requirements.40 college aerobic athletes were randomly divided into two groups: Traditional physical training Group (T, N=20) and FMS functional movement training Group (F, N=20). The control group adopts the traditional physical training method, and the functional training group adopts the training method based on the functional movement design of FMS. The results showed that compared with before training, after the traditional physical training group and the FMS functional movement training group intervened, the subjects' FMS test improved significantly in all six motility movements (P&lt;0.05), but there was no significant difference in the straight bow squat and active orthogonal lifting test (P&gt;0.05). The body posture coordination in the dynamic movement and static movement of aerobics was significantly improved only in the FMS functional movement training group (P&lt;0.05).Conclusion: FMS functional training can relatively well promote aerobic athletes' body control ability and body posture coordination in the movement process, which is suitable for further application and dissemination in the physical fitness training of college aerobic athletes.After 12 weeks of training, the scores of various indicators of the experimental group were significantly higher than those of the control group before the experiment, and the results of the FMS test were significantly improved; the effect of the experimental group was better than that of the control group, reducing the incidence of exercise damage; the physical stability, flexibility and asymmetry of the experimental group athletes were improved, but the effect on active right angle rise and straight lunge squat was not obvious. In the body posture control ability test under the static movement plane change condition, the 8-step ventral bridge, 5-step lateral bridge and hexagonal bridge of the experimental group and the control group showed significant differences, and the experimental configuration results were better than the control group, and the before-and-after comparison of the experimental group was significant.It shows that FMS functional movement training can improve the body posture control ability of aerobic athletes in the static movement plane. In the test of aerobic athletes' body posture control ability under the condition of dynamic movement direction change, the results show that the improvement effect of the T-shaped, W-shaped and Y-shaped tests of aerobic combination steps of the experimental group before and after the experiment is better than that of the control group, and each indicator has a significant difference within the group, indicating that FMS functional movement training has improved the body posture control ability of aerobic athletes.

Pengaruh Latihan Split terhadap Smash Kedeng Atlet Sepak Takraw Kecamatan Pringgabaya

The Effect of Split Training on the Kedeng Smash of Sepak Takraw Athletes, Pringgabaya District.Sepak takraw is a traditional sport originating from countries in Southeast Asia. This player has been around since the 15th century. Over time, this game began to develop and began to be competed in international tournaments. This research is a cause-and-effect research (experiment) using a One Group Pretest-Posttest Design, namely a group that is given treatment, but before treatment, a pretest is first carried out and then given treatment. After that, another final test (posttest) was carried out. The object of this research was sepak takraw athletes in Pringgabaya District with a population of 8 people and the sample used was 8 people. The data collection technique is using the kedeng smash ability test. The data analysis technique in the research uses descriptive and inferential statistical analysis. Based on data analysis, it was found that the average pre- and post-test kedeng smash ability was 5.25 and 7.5. From hypothesis testing using the independent sample t-test. In the statistical analysis of athletes' kedeng smash abilities through split training, the calculated T value &gt; T table (6.081 &gt; 1.894) was obtained. From these data it can be concluded that the use of split training has an effect on the kedeng smash ability of sepak takraw athletes in Pringgabaya district.

ANALISIS KONDISI FISIK DOMINAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN AGILITY DAN KEMAMPUAN LARI SPRINTER ATLET ACEH MENJELANG PON ACEH – SUMUT

This study aims to obtain a number of information, understanding in order to improve the agility and dominant physical condition of Acehnese sprinters, especially ahead of the grand opening of the sports field. This type of research is descriptive evaluative, namely: a study that tries to describe various phenomena, events and events and symptoms that exist in the present. The research method used is the experimental method by performing agility abilities and physical condition abilities of sprinter athletes. The population in this study were 15 special athletes built ahead of PON. The sample was taken using random sampling technique which amounted to 10 people. Data collection techniques are carried out using three test items, namely: agility, leg muscle explosive power, speed, and 100 meter running ability. The results obtained in this study are tests and analyzes the ability of 100 meter runners PON running athletes, with an average score of 96.7 in the high (good) category with the following details: (1) as many as 10 respondents were in the high category with a percentage level of 90.12%, (2) as many as 6 respondents were in the medium category with a percentage level of 60.4%. Conclusion, thus the high ability to run the 100 meter distance of Aceh PON sprinters is at the level of agility and the dominant physical component of 100 meter runners, so overall it is in the very good category, with details: agility, leg muscle explosiveness of 100 meter runners of PON athletics is in the very good category, agility, speed of 100 meter runners, is in the very good category, the ability to run 100 meters of 100 meter runners can be said to be in the very good category and very ready to compete, especially at national scale events. So that it can be categorized as an agility category, the dominant physical condition of 100 meter runners PON athletics athletes is said to be in the very good category.

Medical and biological support of elite sports: recovery and rehabilitation measures

Purpose of the study: to analyze the content and systematize the scientific and methodological materials on research in recovery and rehabilitation in the medical and biological support (MBS) of elite sports. Materials and methods. The research included content analysis of literature sources. Articles included in the PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Russian Science Citation Index databases were examined. Total of 97 articles were analyzed, and 44 were selected. Results and discussion. Recovery and rehabilitation in sport includes a set of medical, professional, psychological, and pedagogical measures aimed at the restoration or compensation of impaired body functions and sports performance. Among the existing set of means and methods of rehabilitation used in medical practice in the medical and biological support of sports at the present time, the methods that allow quickly eliminating signs and consequences of physical and psychoemotional tension (stress) observed during sports activities, and restoring psychofunctional state through direct impact on regulatory systems (nervous, humoral, and hormonal systems) of the human body are of particular interest. There are active studies on the use of transcranial methods of electrical and magnetic stimulation, as well as biofeedback, which allow the development of the ability to control one’s psychophysiological functions. The analysis of recovery and rehabilitation methods of local impact on the musculoskeletal system has shown that there are very few developments and studies associated with the use of modern physiotherapy and mechanotherapy equipment adapted for application in sports. The use of natural healing resources for recovery and rehabilitation of the human body is sufficiently studied and substantiated by research conducted over the years. However, there are few studies on the influence of natural healing factors on the functional state of the body and the performance ability of athletes. Conclusion. The study has shown various recovery and rehabilitation technologies with application of total and local impact methods. However, there are gaps regarding a lack of studies on the scientific justification of applying natural healing resources and modern mechanotherapy measures with great possibilities for recovery and rehabilitation of the human body’s functional systems, adapted for use in sports, as well as the absence of a formed system for recovery and rehabilitation of athletes in conditions of training in middle altitude.

Transcultural validation of the "revised sport motivation scale" (SMS-II) in Arabic language: Exploratory study on motivation in sport for a sample of Tunisian Athletes.

Sports performance is the result of an interaction of several variables, such as physical, technical, and psychological. The ability of athletes to use motivation, is an important predictor to achieve high performance in sport. SMS-II comprised 18 elements to measure six behavioral control factors. This study aims to validate an Arabic version of the revised sports motivation scale-II (SMS-II) and measure the psychometric properties of factorial structure, internal reliability, construct validity, and sensitivity. A total of 780 athletes from different disciplines (432 men, 348 women; mean age = 18.97 years) participated in this study. Athletes voluntarily responded to the version of SMS-II. Factorial validity was established by principal component analysis. Both exploratory (EFA; N = 390; males: 52.6%; females: 47.4%; [13-18] = 172; [19-30] = 218) and confirmatory (CFA; N = 390; males: 58.2%; females: 41.8%; [13-18] = 247; [19-30] = 143) analyses were examined. The 18 SMS-II items revealed perfect reliability (McDonald's omega = 0.841, Cronbach's α = 0.858, Gutmann's λ6 = 0.952) and good temporal stability (ICC = 0.960, 95% CI = 0.915-0.980; r = 0.935, 95% CI = 0.889-0.963 at p < 0.001) over 4-week period. The CFA adjustment indices were perfect. The results tended to clarify all indices as perfect adjustments to the theoretical model, ensuring the confirmation of factor structure and construction validity regarding the Tunisian sports workforce.

Transcendence beyond sport: examining the dynamic power of sport human brand on national pride

PurposeDrawing upon social judgment theory, the research examines whether changes in psychological involvement with a sport human brand owing to their sporting success can generate spillover effects on people's national pride, a proxy for the collective level of well-being and whether the individual's behavioral engagement in sport spectating will moderate this relationship.Design/methodology/approachLeveraging a quasi-natural experiment grounded in the 2021 Indian Premier League championship, the authors solicit responses from 296 representative individuals residing in India twice using a two-wave panel design. The authors conducted confirmatory factor analysis, repeated measures T-test, latent change score analysis, and structural regression analysis to examine the relationship between psychological involvement with sport human brand and national pride.FindingsThe results demonstrate a positive association between psychological involvement with sport human brand and national pride. Further, the findings indicate that an increase in psychological involvement with sport human brand was associated with an increase in national pride due to the successful athletic endeavor involving the sport human brand. However, the relationship between psychological involvement with sport human brand and national pride was invariant irrespective of patrons' spectatorship behavior.Originality/valueThis research demonstrates that sport human brands possess transformative soft power that extends their prerogative cultural identity personified by their athletic ability and success, allowing them to shape public sentiments of national pride via their profound influence through and beyond the complex network of brand ecosystems.

Need analysis of basketball tactical instrument: A literature review

This study was conducted to analyse the need for a basketball tactical knowledge instrument. This study used a literature study or literature review, analysing 8 scientific journals which were published in Scopus-indexed publications and published no later than 2015 and most recently 2023. This study was conducted by making analyses and conclusions on journals related to research objectives. Several studies which were analysed in this study show the importance of tactical skills in basketball and the strengths and weaknesses of previous existing tactical skill instruments. It can be concluded that an accurate and easy-to-use instrument to measure tactical knowledge is needed. A practical instrument which related to game performance and can adjust all levels of basketball play is an important aspect of tactical knowledge identification and players’ development. This study is expected to be the foundation for future research related to instruments that can measure the tactical ability of basketball athletes without restrictions on age and level of play.

Development of coordination abilities of athletes in bullet shooting as a basis for improving their technical skills

Development of coordination abilities of athletes in bullet shooting as a basis for improving their technical skills