Journal of Sports Sciences

Article	Citations
Associations among metabolic health, weight status, and various physical fitness components in Japanese adolescents: a cross-sectional study (NICE EVIDENCE study- Agano 3)	79
An investigation into the relationships between technical collision behaviours and physical characteristics in world-class, international female rugby players	69
Injury incidence and burden differ between season phases in male academy football (soccer) players	58
Age of peak performance in professional road cycling	52
A data mining approach for determining biomechanical adaptations in runners who experienced and recovered from patellofemoral pain syndrome	47
Acrobatic gymnastics: The effect of experience, interpersonal coordination and variability in partner-assisted flight	42
Functional threshold power and the critical-power controversy	42
Correction	39
Impact of the second‑contact rule change on Setter performance, referee home advantage, and rally dynamics in NCAA volleyball	39
A comprehensive analysis of one-foot and two-foot approach jump reliability in youth basketball athletes	38
Coach perceptions of “playing-up” in youth football	37
Young athletes’ social goals during the children-to-youth sport transition: A latent profile and latent transition analysis	36
The reliability, variability and minimal detectable change of multiplanar isometric trunk strength testing using a fixed digital dynamometer	36
Redefining roles in wheelchair basketball: A data driven approach to characterising playing positions	35
The impact of a multicomponent training program on physical fitness and joint injuries in Spanish male professional soccer players	35
Monocular markerless position tracking of elite amateur boxing fighters in real combat situation	34
Compliance to prescribed training among recreational swimmers using augmented-reality swim goggles: A randomised controlled trial	32
Nasal dilator and physiological parameters associated to running performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis	32
Associations between the risk of eating disorders, performance level and sport type during adolescence	31
Clustering of match running and performance indicators to assess between- and within-playing position similarity in professional rugby league	29
Impact of muscular fatigue and sex on supraspinatus occupation ratio during bench press in competitive powerlifters	28
Predictive modeling of injury risk based on body composition and physical fitness performance tests in professional football: A four-year study	28
Study State Dynamics of Team Passing Networks in Soccer Games	27
D1.S5.4(1) The CASES expert statement on measuring perfectionism in sport and exercise	27
Effect of supervised sprint interval training on cardiorespiratory fitness and body composition in adolescent boys with obesity	27

D2.P7 Predicting balance and fall risk from respiratory function using interpretable machine learning	27
That’s out! How expert umpires make leg-before-wicket judgements in cricket	27
Self-selected music enhances bench press performance compared to no-music alone and mood compared to stimulative and no-music conditions	26
D1.P20 Sources of psychological pressure experienced by swimmers: A systematic review	26
The effects of lengthened-partial range of motion resistance training of the limbs on arm and thigh muscle area: A multi-site randomised trial	26
D2.P17 Physiological demands and peak running speed during a maximal treadmill test compared to the multistage fitness test	26
The Application of non-linear methods to quantify changes to movement dynamics during running: A scoping review	25
Association between childcare movement behaviour compositions with health and development among preschoolers: Finding the optimal combinations of physical activities and sedentary time	24
Mental fatigue and technical performance in elite rugby league	24
Prospective associations between adherence to 24-hour movement guidelines and mental well-being in Chinese adolescents	23
Children’s outdoor time and multisport participation predict motor competence three years later	23
Compositional mediation of 24-hour movement behaviors in the longitudinal association of obesity and mortality: A focus on the European association for the study of obesity’s new framework definition	22
Burnout profiles among esports players: Associations with mental toughness and resilience	22
Effects of different types of chronic physical activities and sports on executive functions among children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis	22
The impact of an early childhood educator e-Learning course on young children’s fundamental movement skills: A cluster randomized controlled trial	22
The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences abstracts	21
What explains adolescents’ physical activity and sports participation during the COVID-19 pandemic? – an interpretable machine learning approach	21
Sleep and lucid dreaming in adolescent athletes and non-athletes	21
Alterations in Achilles tendon stress and strain across a range of running velocities	20
What gaps exist in biomechanics and motor control research in Paralympic sports? A scoping review focussed on performance and injury risk	20
Field- and Laboratory-derived Power-Cadence Profiles in World-Class and Elite Track Sprint Cyclists	20
Criterion validity of neural networks to assess lower limb motion during cycling	19
Tracking of time-dependent changes in concentric and eccentric quadriceps and hamstring torques and powers after a half-marathon	19
Acute effects of a physically constraining tool on different phases of tennis serve technique	19
Children with high actual and perceived motor skill competence are more physically active: A pooled latent profile analysis of cross-sectional data	18
Reallocation of time between preschoolers’ 24-h movement behaviours and executive functions: A compositional data analysis	18
An examination of perceptual-motor recalibration in a 1-vs-1 anticipation test	18
Professional soccer players perceptions of the English Football Association 4 corner model in supporting first team transitions	18
Acute effects of resistance training at different range of motions on plantar flexion mechanical properties and force	18
D2.S4.2(1) Navigating the grey: Sport psychologists’ experiences with sexual attraction and professional boundaries	17
Force–velocity–power profiling in flywheel squats: Differences between sports and association with countermovement jump and change of direction performance	17
D2.S4.2(2) Long-term impacts of coaching maltreatment for former elite adult female athletes: A trauma-informed qualitative study	17
Enhanced personalized prediction of baseball-related upper extremity injuries through novel features and explainable artificial intelligence	17
Physiological and performance effects of dietary nitrate and N-acetylcysteine supplementation during prolonged heavy-intensity cycling	17
Is coaches’ perceived team performance associated with their intentions to persist in coaching? The mediating role of coaches’ psychological needs and motivation	17
D1.S2.2(3) Re-entering Time through movement – temporal narratives of community-based physical activity in severe mental illness	17
Chronological age-based vs. Bio-banded friendly football tournament: Effects on physical performance and spatial exploration behaviour in 7v7 match play	16
Time to expand the circle of care – General practitioners’ experiences of managing concussion in the community	16
Longitudinal development and physical performance in young judo athletes: The influence of maturation and training	16
A conceptual framework and review of multi-method approaches for 3D markerless motion capture in sports and exercise	16
Estimating repetitions in reserve through movement velocity: Applicability across bench press exercise modes and sexes	16
Current biomechanical methods and practices of physical training load monitoring in women’s artistic gymnastics: A scoping review	16
Performance and micro-pacing in sprint cross-country skiing: A comparison of individual time-trial and head-to-head race formats	16
D1.P37 Shaping smarter players: Academy coaches’ views on game intelligence in English premiership rugby	16
D1.P28 Does single-leg isometric squat strength relate to 505 change of direction performance in pathway netball athletes?	15
Effects of a six-week multimodal training programme on the sprinting ability of adolescent rugby sevens players	15
Influence of physical and psychological stress on decision-making performance of soccer referees	15
Home is where the hustle is: the influence of crowds on effort and home advantage in the National Basketball Association	15
Lower limb movement asymmetry exists during volleyball stop-jump landing: Insights from markerless motion capture	15
The impact of co-acting competitors on shooting performance in elite biathletes	15

Coping strategies and brain activity in table tennis players faced with discrepancies between predicted and actual outcomes	15
Understanding the statistical properties of performance indicators in Australian Football	15
D2.P34 Examining throw-in strategy in the English women’s super league during the 2024/2025 season	14
Accentuated eccentric resistance training: Effects on physical performance in male and female athletes	14
D2.P9 Physical activity interventions for women from ethnic minority backgrounds: A systematic review of cultural adaptations to identified barriers and enablers	14
Associations between objective measures of performance-related characteristics and perceived stress in young cross-country skiers during pre-season training	14
D2.P12 Associations of sedentary behaviour bouts with community-dwelling older adults’ physical function	14
D2.P4 Small steps, big gains: Active play’s influence on fitness and daily movement patterns	14
Influence of slope and speed on spatio-temporal variability of recreational runners	13
Correction	13
Population characteristics associated with adherence to prenatal group-based exercise programs	13
Association between anthropometric, biomechanical and strength parameters and throwing velocity in elite water polo players	13
Sociodemographic moderators of longitudinal changes in active play between childhood and adolescence in Australia	13
Acute effects of fatigue on internal and external load variables determining cyclists’ power profile	13
Perceived teacher’s support and engagement among students with obesity in physical education: The mediating role of basic psychological needs and autonomous motivation	13
The prevalence of relative age effects and the influence of the talent pool size on Australian male and female youth football	13
Relative age effect in male and female elite international amateur boxing	13
Fluid intake is a strong predictor of outdoor team sport pre-season training performance	13
Human foot muscle strength and its association with sprint acceleration, cutting and jumping performance, and kinetics in high-level athletes	13
The effects of simulated vision impairment on performance in football	12
The effects of different fatigue types on action anticipation and physical performance in high-level volleyball players	12
The effects of fatigue on the relation between ocular pursuit and interceptive performance in soccer experts	12
Self-reported walking pace: A simple screening tool with lowest risk of all-cause mortality in those that ‘walk the talk’	12
An ecological approach for skill development and performance in soccer goalkeeper training: Empirical evidence and coaching applications	12
Stepping up with GGIR: Validity of step cadence derived from wrist-worn research-grade accelerometers using the verisense step count algorithm	12
Epidemiology of injuries across multiple male professional football academies within Club Academy Scotland	12
Statistical heterogeneity in meta-analysis of hypertension and exercise training: A meta-review	12
The training and detraining effects of 8-week dynamic stretching of hip flexors on hip range of motion, pain, and physical performance in male professional football players with low back pain. A rando	12
Elite North American soccer performance in thermally challenging environments: An explorative approach to tracking outcomes	12
Examining mindfulness as a strategy to improve the exercise experience	12
Optimising exercise time-of-day for cardiometabolic health: Insights from a systematic review and meta-analysis in varied adult cohorts	11
Effects of flywheel resistance training on countermovement jump performance and vastus lateralis muscle stiffness: A controlled study	11
Targeting time perception in biathlon: Examining physiological and perceptual responses to time pressure	11
Decision-making and climbing performance under time constraints in Olympic bouldering	11
Stride length mediates the correlation between movement coordination and sprint velocity	11
Applying the constraints-led approach to facilitate exploratory learning of the volleyball serve	11
The effects of isothermic heat acclimation on simple and complex cognitive performance in the heat	11
Self-report or coach-rating? The predictive validity of different approaches to assess athletes’ achievement motivation in team and individual sports	11
The effects of a land-based home exercise program on surfing performance in recreational surfers	11
Relative age effect inverts when looking at career performance in elite youth academy soccer	11
Trigger force and pistol motion of air pistol shooters of different skill levels	11
An approach to determine the net predictive multivariate association pattern between cardiorespiratory fitness and a high-resolution physical activity spectrum in the presence of multicollinear covari	11
Beyond the podium: A Delphi approach aimed at empowering coaches with practical strategies to identify and support athlete mental health	11
Effects of tendon elastic energy and electromyographic activity pattern on jumping height and pre-stretch augmentation during jumps with different pre-stretch intensity	11
Dose-response and temporal ergogenic effects of ginseng supplementation in athletes and active participants: A systematic review and meta-analysis	11
Perceived motor competence and cardiorespiratory fitness predict physical activity in children: Insights from an allometric longitudinal model	11
Taking the plunge: When is best for hot water immersion to complement exercise in heat and hypoxia	11
Acute and long-term effects of stroboscopic training on sport performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis	11
Bio-banding influences talent experts’ ratings of psycho-social behaviours during 11 v 11 soccer match-play	11
Development, validation and reliability of the Coach Feedback Analysis System	11
Validation of LEOMO inertial measurement unit sensors with marker-based three-dimensional motion capture during maximum sprinting in track cyclists	11
Reliability of radar-derived measures of sprint performance in female field sport athletes	11
Safety analysis and parameters of cardiopulmonary exercise test in patients with ventricular aneurysm after myocardial infarction	11
Hypoalgesia after aerobic exercise in healthy subjects: A systematic review and meta-analysis	10
The interaction between attacker and environment predicts successfulness in one-on-one dribbles in male elite football	10
D2.P11 Barriers to volunteering as a sighted guide runner	10
D2.S1.5(6) Physiological and perceptual responses across menstrual cycle phases in female ultra-endurance athletes: A pilot study	10
Personality predictors of exercise addiction in competitive sport	10
The effect of tyrosine supplementation on whole-body endurance performance in physically active population: A systematic review and meta-analysis including GRADE qualification	10
A comparison between novice and elite cyclists movement stability during cycling	10
D2.S1.4(2) Effects of asynchronous music during exhaustive cycle ergometry on cerebral oxygenation and psychophysical responses	10
Playing against the clock: The hidden costs of circadian disruption in the football ecosystem of performance, recovery and spectator engagement	10
Profiles of stroke regulations discriminate between finishing positions during international open water races	10
D1.S5.3(1) Cases Prof Edward Winter Early- to Mid-Career Researcher Project: Implementing a safeguarding education programme to address maltreatment in professional football: A pilot study	10
Understanding the influence of irrational beliefs and body image inflexibility on exercise dependence and psychological well-being: A latent profile analysis approach	10
Mental fatigue, skill performance and activity profile in elite male Australian Football match play	10
D1.S2.4(1) Beyond the phase: The CASES expert statement on a smarter management approach to hormone-related symptoms in active females	10
Are we there yet? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the validity and reliability of automated markerless motion capture systems during jumping tasks	10
Pilot randomized controlled trial of a game-based intervention for teaching basketball in Chinese primary school physical education	10
D2.S4.1(1) The ACTIVE-FAB physical activity and sedentary behaviour intervention for the rare genetic condition Fabry disease: Findings from a feasibility study	10
The development and validation of an open-source accelerometery algorithm for measuring jump height and frequency in ballet	10
Effects of coach extraversion and educational environment on transformational leadership and athlete outcomes: A moderated mediation model	10
Sex difference in soccer instep kicking	9
Unlocking the power of ‘us’: Longitudinal evidence that identity leadership predicts team functioning and athlete well-being	9
Exploratory research in sport and exercise science: Perceptions, challenges, and recommendations	9
Post-exercise hypotension and recreational futsal: Effects of a 3-month intervention and association with resting blood pressure adaptations	9
Biomechanical characteristics of concussive and sub-concussive impacts in youth sports athletes: A systematic review and meta-analysis	9
D2.P36 Developing pedagogical confidence to support pupils with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in primary school physical education (PE)	9
Multivariate physical activity association patterns for fundamental motor skills and physical fitness in preschool children aged 3–5 years	9
Exploring the relationship between basketball rotation and competitive performance using substitution network analysis	9

Physiological characteristics and performance of a world-record breaking tower runner	9
Metabolic power in the men’s European handball championship 2020	9
A prospective randomised controlled trial investigating the impact of a musculoskeletal injury prevention warm-up program for youth badminton: A preliminary study	9
Foot-dominance does not influence force variability during ankle dorsiflexion and foot adduction	9
Observational longitudinal association between waking movement behaviours and psychological distress among adolescents using isotemporal analysis: DADOS study	9
Interunit reliability of STATSports APEX global navigation satellite system and accelerometer-derived metrics during shuttle run protocols of varied distances and change of direction frequency	9
Adolescents running in conventional running shoes have lower vertical instantaneous loading rates but greater asymmetry than running barefoot or in partial-minimal shoes	9
Smart swim goggles accurately measure heart rate during swim training: A criterion validation study	9
D2.S1.4(4) Understanding the use of musical imagery in collegiate athletes: An exploratory study	9
Effects of a daily physical activity intervention on the health-related fitness status of primary school children: A cluster randomized controlled trial	9
Enhancing our understanding of sport practitioner perspectives on developing effective sporting environments	9
Exploring sex-based differences in strength and wheelchair activities to assess fair competition of female wheelchair rugby players	9
Application of mobility training methods in sporting populations: A systematic review of performance adaptations	9
A practitioner’s guide to isometric hip adduction and abduction test selection: Maximal force, asymmetry, and muscle activity comparisons between assessment positions	9
“I am open to self-belief”: A study examining the impact of open-label effects on postexercise affect and postintervention exercise behaviour	9
Cycling position optimisation – a systematic review of the impact of positional changes on biomechanical and physiological factors in cycling	9
The concurrent validity of a portable force plate system for measuring isometric mid-thigh pull	9
Associations between physical activity and health-related factors in childhood and adolescence during COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review	9
Enhancing running injury prevention strategies with real-time biofeedback: A systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Physical and psychological demands of walking football in tournaments: Implications for older adults	9
Mechanics and muscular activity characteristics of the pinch grip across varying hold widths and climber skill levels	9
A preliminary multi-club project: Understanding player technical outcomes in European football academies training sessions	9
One size does not fit all: Influence of sex and maturation on temporal-spatial parameters for adolescent long-distance runners	9
Analysis of the motor behaviour of people without specific dance training in improvisation tasks: Influence of mirror and partner	8
Subjective recovery in professional soccer players: A machine learning and mediation approach	8
The immediate effect of multidirectional elastic tape on the passive mechanical properties of the ankle joint	8
“I literally played seven minutes and then got scouted for England”: Player experiences of talent identification and development in women’s blind football	8
Understanding the mediating role of anthropometry and body composition in the relationship between biological maturation and sport-specific performance in young swimmers	8
Kinetic and kinematic strategies integrating the trunk and lower limbs for a powerful soccer kick in amateur players	8
Skeletal site-specific effects of jump training on bone mineral density in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis	8
Compositional data analysis of 24-hour movement behaviors as a predictor for cardiometabolic health outcomes among school-aged youth: A systematic review	8
No motor learning during action-imagery practice and no intermanual transfer in the two-ball-rotation task	8
The relationship between authentic leadership and athlete burnout: A longitudinal study	8
The effects of hip flexion angle on quadriceps femoris muscle hypertrophy in the leg extension exercise	8
D1.P31 Negotiating menstruation, disability, and athletic identity: A qualitative investigation of para-athletes and stakeholder perspectives	8
Influence of acute heat mitigation strategies on core temperature, heart rate and aerobic performance in females: A systematic literature review	8
Determination of change of direction deficit thresholds across a spectrum of angles in basketball players	8
Changes in submaximal and maximal measures of cardio-respiratory fitness resulting from 6-days of mountain walking	8
Lower-limb wearable resistance overloads joint angular velocity during early acceleration sprint running	8
The influence of midsole horizontal and vertical deformation on soft tissue vibrations and bone acceleration during running	8
Validation of polar verity sense for heart rate monitoring during school-based high-intensity interval training in adolescents	8
Do the feet of male and female netball players differ in shape? Implications for shoe design	8
Combined effects of inspiratory and core muscle training on respiratory and core muscle function, limb muscle oxygenation and swimming performance	8
Developmental pathways and practice activity profiles of women’s football players in Brazil	8
Science or hype? Non-invasive brain stimulation and sport-specific performance: Evidence from a systematic review and three-level meta-analysis	8
D1.P16 Non-invasive assessment of integrated cardiorespiratory network dynamics after sea-level training and an altitude training camp in elite university swimmers	8
D2.P1 Field-based reliability of wearable IMU running gait metrics during repeated 5-km parkruns in recreational runners	8
Inter-individual variability in pain perception and sensitivity responses to low-load exercise with an absolute or relative blood flow restriction pressure	8
Correction	8
It’s never simple! People, power and relationships in the United Kingdom Olympic sport policy system. A commentary	8
Reliability and criterion-related validity of the Cooper test in pre-adolescents and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis	8
Postural adjustments preceding string release in trained archers	8
Active recovery vs hot- or cold-water immersion for repeated sprint ability after a strenuous exercise training session in elite skaters	8
Verbal instructions for attentional focus influence the results of tests for return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction	8
Intermuscular coordination adaptations to strength training: Insights from muscle synergy analysis during squats with different loads	8
Understanding talent development in women’s football: Bioecological insights from a mixed-methods study in a WSL Category 1 academy	8
The effectiveness of neuromuscular training warm-up program for injury prevention in adolescent male basketball players	8
Perceived social pressure and intention to play through injuries in junior ice hockey: The sporting environment matters	8
D1.S2.6(3) Supporting a first team level UK professional football player using existential psychology	8
Effects of high-intensity interval training and its different protocols on lipid profile and glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes: A meta-analysis	7
Correction	7
Changes in muscle activation in response to abdominal bracing and stabilization belt use during a loaded squat	7
Factors that affect handball execution in Australian Football	7
Relationships between coordination, strength and performance during initial sprint acceleration	7
Physiological, perceptual, and biomechanical differences between treadmill and overground walking in healthy adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Athletes with meditation experience counteract the detrimental effect of mental fatigue on endurance performance and neurocognitive functions	7
Effects of plyometric training on physical performance and mental well-being in young soccer players	7
Validation of a bluetooth-enabled load cell for objective and accessible assessment of lower extremity strength	7
Independent association between sarcopenic obesity and knee osteoarthritis: A cross-sectional study	7
D1.S2.3(1) Exploring the feasibility of a cluster pilot randomised control trial to improve children’s 24-hour movement behaviours and dietary intake: Happy homework	7
A time-series analysis of the momentum of the athlete-discus system in the discus throw	7
The effects of concentric and eccentric exercise performed at long muscle length on muscle damage	7
Preferred reporting items for resistance exercise studies (PRIRES) explanation and elaboration	7
The effect of metformin treatment on volumes of free-living physical activity and sedentary behaviour: A post-hoc analysis of the PRE-D trial	7
D2.S1.5(2) Pupillary light responses in males and females following competitive rugby matches	7
Artificial intelligence in sport: A narrative review of applications, challenges and future trends	7
Factors affecting NBA game performance over the course of a season	7
Motor competence interventions in children and adolescents – theoretical and atheoretical approaches: A systematic review	7
Feeding the debate: Do masticatory muscles resist age-related decline better than lower limb muscles?	7
Between-devices agreement in obtaining raw bioelectrical parameters after a lifestyle intervention targeting weight loss in former athletes	7
Coupling heart rate and power data in professional road cycling: Shorter heart rate response indicate better 10-min time trial power output	7
D1.P35 Exploring the use of analgesic medicines within rugby union: A cross-sectional approach	7
Physical activity, but not sedentary behavior, affects bone mineral density: Insights from a comprehensive genome-wide cross-trait analysis	7
Jump and sprint force velocity profile of young soccer players differ according to playing position	7
Single joint posterior chain isometric testing using force plates: A systematic review of the methodologies and reliability of testing methods	7
A methodological proof-of-concept of the teeter-totter effect	7
International performance level in adult ice hockey: The role of the talent environment in youth	7
Game exposure shapes intensity and performance in Division I college football	7
Hip and knee joint angle patterns and kicking velocity in female and male professional soccer players: A principal component analysis of waveforms approach	7
Don’t stop focusing when it gets harder! The positive effects of focused attention on affective experience at high intensities	7
Decoding injury risk: Exploring the impact of asymptomatic hypermobility on lower limb injury risk factors in young female volleyball players	7
Motor competence, physical activity, and perceived motor competence: A relational systems approach	7
A two-year examination of the relation between internal and external load and heart rate variability in Australian Rules Football	7
D2.P8 Block start as determinants of motor function in elderly population: Applications and implications in master swimmers	7
The role of working memory capacity in the integration of action preferences in fast decision-making in sport	7