Original Scientific Paper

Differences in Physical Fitness Between Adolescents According to Sex Adjusting by the Active Tissue Ratio

Gabriel Delgado García^1,2,3, Fulgencio Soto Méndez^1,2, Alejandro Bruñó Soler^1,2,4, Olalla García Taibo⁵, Arturo Quílez Maimón^1,2, Salvador Boned Gómez^1,2

¹Comillas Pontifical University, Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Department, CESAG, SER Research Group, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
²Comillas Pontifical University, Institute of Health and Sport (ISYDE), CESAG, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
³University of Granada, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Department of Physical Education, CTS-1172 Group on Innovative Strategies for Advancing Performance, Psychology, Education and Kinesiology, Granada, Spain
^4
5Balearic Islands University, Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Research Group (GICAFE), IRIE, Palma de Mallorca, Spain

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.260601

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  Original Scientific Paper

Sex Differences in University Students’ Motivation for Running

Sofia Gkatzaveli¹, Ana Orlić¹, Miloš Drljan¹, Milos Markovic^1,2, Goran Prebeg¹, Ivan Ćuk^1,2

¹University of Belgrade, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, Belgrade, Serbia
²InterSynergy Research Center, Belgrade, Serbia

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.260602

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  Original Scientific Paper

Distance Covered and Movement Intensities of Football Players at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar – Differences According to Game Positions

Ekrem Čolakhodžić¹, Adnan Ademović¹, Amer Hero¹

¹Džemal Bijedić University of Mostar, Faculty of Education, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.260603

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  Original Scientific Paper

Assessing the Skill Requirement of an Occupationally Relevant Specialist Police Fitness Test: A Preliminary Investigation

Shane Irving^1,2, Ben Schram^1,2, Jaslyen Singh^2,3, Jeremy Robinson^1,2, Rodney Pope⁴, Robin Orr^1,2

¹Bond University, Tactical Research Unit, Gold Coast, Australia
²Bond University, Faculty of Health Science and Medicine, Gold Coast, Australia
³Bond University, Physiotherapy Research Group, Gold Coast, Australia
⁴Charles Sturt University, Albury New South Wales, Australia

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.260604

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  Original Scientific Paper

Gender Differences in Motor Competence among Preschool Children: Evidence from the KTK Test

Živan Milosević¹, Jovica Peulić², Aleksandra Aleksić³, Dusko Bjelica⁴, Borko Katanic⁵

¹Academy of Applied Studies, Unit for nursery and preschool teachers, Šabac, Serbia
²Preschool Institution ‘My Childhood’, Čačak, Serbia
³University of Nis, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, Nis, Serbia
⁴University of Montenegro, Faculty for Sports and Physical Education, Niksic, Montenegro
⁵Montenegrin Sports Academy, Podgorica, Montenegro

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.260605

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  Original Scientific Paper

Norm-Referenced Percentile Values for Physical Fitness in Apulian Children: Findings from the SBAM! Regional Project

Domenico Monacis¹, Matteo Bibba², Stefan Kolimechkov², Dario Colella³

¹Pegaso University, Department of Education and Sports Sciences, Naples, Italy
²University of Salento, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies, Lecce, Italy
³Kensington & Chelsea Gymnastics Academy, STK SPORT Department, London, United Kingdom

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.260606

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  Original Scientific Paper

Health Awareness in Female Fitness Training: Competitive and Recreational Perspectives

Dominika Jantal¹, Róbert Tésits², Judit Prókal³

¹University of Pécs, Institute of Physiotherapy and Sport Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Pécs, Hungary
²University of Pécs, Institute of Geography and Earth Sciences, Pécs, Hungary
³University of Pécs, Institute of Sport Science and Physical Education, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Recreation and Military Sports, Pécs, Hungary

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.260607

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  Original Scientific Paper

Ability Grouping in Swimming Pedagogy: Implications for the Integration of Swimming Abilities and Technical Skills

Nevenka Maras¹, Marin Corluka², Nataša Zenić³

¹University of Zagreb, Faculty of Teacher Education, Zagreb, Croatia
²University of Mostar, Faculty of Science and Education, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
³University of Split, Faculty of Kinesiology, Split, Croatia

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.260608

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  Original Scientific Paper

Leisure Sports Engagement in Later Life: Role of Financial Conditions in Shaping Health Concern, Participation Constraints, Satisfaction, and Continuance Intention

Mun-Gyu Jun¹, Chulhwan Choi²

¹Taegu Science University, Department of Professional Sports Coaching, Daegu, Republic of Korea
²Gachon University, Department of Physical Education, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.260609

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  Original Scientific Paper

Upper-Body Neuromuscular Conditioning Enhances Repeated Sprint Performance in Elite Amputee Soccer: A Controlled 12-Week Intervention Study

Otmane Ennajmi¹, Khalid El Mouahid¹, Mouhcine El Qryefy², Salim Khairi¹, Abderrazak Rfaki¹

¹Royal Institute for Managerial Training in Youth and Sport, Department of Sports Training, Sports Science and Performance Optimization Research Team, Salé, Morocco
²Ibn Tofail University, Faculty of Sciences, Laboratory of Electronic Systems, Information Processing, Mechanics and Energetics, Kenitra, Morocco

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.260610

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  Original Scientific Paper

Effects of Integrating 3-D Virtual Reality Prior to Small- Sided Games on Intention to Continue Exercising, Teamwork, and Technical Performance in Young Soccer Athletes

Rusmanto¹, Tomoliyus¹, Awan Hariono¹, Karuppasamy Govindasamy², Amayra Tannoubi³, Novri Gazali⁴, Ahmet Kurtoğlu⁵, Joseph Lobo⁶, Jarosław Muracki⁷, Vlad Adrian Geantă⁸, Edi Setiawan⁹

¹State University of Yogyakarta, Faculty of Sport Science, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
²Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Department of Sports, Recreation and Wellness, Hyderabad Campus, Modallaguda (V), Nandigama (M), Rangareddy, Telangana, India
³University of Gafsa, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Gafsa, Gafsa, Tunisia
⁴Universitas Islam Riau, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Pekanbaru, Indonesia
⁵Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University, Faculty of Sport Science, Bandirma, Türkiye
⁶Bulacan State University, College of Sports, Exercise and Recreation, Malolos City, Philippines
⁷University of Szczecin, Institute of Physical Culture Sciences, Department of Physical Culture and Health, Szczecin, Poland
⁸National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Doctoral School of Sport Science and Physical Education, Pitesti University Center, Pitesti, Romania
⁹Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Cirebon, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Cirebon, Indonesia

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DOI: 10.26773/smj.260611

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  Original Scientific Paper

Prevalence of Flat Feet among Preschool Children in Leskovac, Serbia

Dušan Nikolić¹, Kristina Stevanović², Tijana Stojanović³, Neda Mihajlović³, Slađana S. Đokić³, Jolanda Ilić³, Stefan Đorđević⁴, Borko Katanić⁵

¹Academy of Vocational Studies Southern Serbia, Department of the College of Teachers, Bujanovac, Serbia
²Academy of Applied Studies Belgrade, College of Health Studies, Belgrade, Serbia
³Preschool Institution “Vukica Mitrović”, Leskovac, Serbia
⁴University of Niš, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, Niš, Serbia
⁵Montenegrin Sports Academy, Podgorica, Montenegro

Sport Mont 2026, 24( 2), Ahead of Print

DOI: 10.26773/smj.260612

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