Volume 94 (2024)

 Section I – Kinesiology 

RESEARCH PAPER

Gluteus Medius for Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability: Assessing Muscle Activity

Lijiang Luan, Zhengliang Xia, Roger Adams, Charlotte Ganderton, Oren Tirosh, Doa El-Ansary, Adrian Pranata, Jia Han

Journal of Human Kinetics volume 94/2024, 5–21

DOI: 10.5114/jhk/190267


RESEARCH PAPER

Effects of Lumbar Stabilization on Scapular Muscle Activity, Activation Onset Time, and Kinematics in Individuals with Scapular Dyskinesis

Sumarttra Sungkue, Prasert Sakulsriprasert, Mantana Vongsirinavarat, Nalut Utsahachant, Mark P. Jensen

Journal of Human Kinetics volume 94/2024, 23–35

DOI: 10.5114/jhk/186972


RESEARCH PAPER

Habitual Running Style Matters: Duty Factor, and Not Stride Frequency, Relates to Loading Magnitude

Lennert Van der Meulen, Senne Bonnaerens, Ine Van Caekenberghe, Dirk De Clercq, Veerle Segers, Pieter Fiers

Journal of Human Kinetics volume 94/2024, 37–45

DOI: 10.5114/jhk/191528


RESEARCH PAPER

The Effect of Protective Mat Thickness on the Upper Limb Strike Force Simulation in Combat Sports and Self Defense

Vaclav Beranek, Petr Stastny, Bogdan Bacik, Tomasz Bonkowski, Vit Novacek

Journal of Human Kinetics volume 94/2024, 47–63

DOI: 10.5114/jhk/192131


RESEARCH PAPER

Increasing Braking and Amortization Forces during the Countermovement Jump Does Not Necessarily Improve Jump Height

Daichi Nishiumi, Norikazu Hirose

Journal of Human Kinetics volume 94/2024, 65–75

DOI: 10.5114/jhk/190451


RESEARCH PAPER

Poor Joint Work in the Lower Limbs during a Tennis Forehand Groundstroke after a Cross-Over Step Inhibits an Increase in the Racket Speed

Yuta Kawamoto, Takahito Suzuki, Yoichi Iino, Shinsuke Yoshioka, Daisuke Takeshita, Senshi Fukashiro

Journal of Human Kinetics volume 94/2024, 77–90

DOI: 10.5114/jhk/186535


 Section II – Exercise Physiology and Sports Medicine 

Acute Effects of Combined and Distinctive Stretching, Foam Rolling, and Eccentric Exercise in Young Men with Hamstring Tightness

Sigitas Kamandulis, Phurichaya Werasirirat, Juntip Namsawang, Nutsupa Singhasoot, Audrius Snieckus, Pornpimol Muanjai

Journal of Human Kinetics volume 94/2024, 91–103

DOI: 10.5114/jhk/187026


RESEARCH PAPER

Comparison of Physiological Responses between a W´BAL-INT Training Model and a Critical Power Test

Miguel Ángel Galán-Rioja, Fernando González-Mohíno, Javier Abián-Vicen, José María Gonzalez-Ravé

Journal of Human Kinetics volume 94/2024, 105–115

DOI: 10.5114/jhk/186976


RESEARCH PAPER

Impact of the TTN C > T Polymorphism on Selected Variables of Aerobic and Anaerobic Capacity after a 12-Week Training Program

Agata Leońska-Duniec, Ewelina Maculewicz, Myosotis Massidda, Maciej Buryta, Andrzej Mastalerz, Paweł Cięszczyk

Journal of Human Kinetics volume 94/2024, 117–125

DOI: 10.5114/jhk/191847


RESEARCH PAPER

The Effects of Combined Contrast Heat Cold Pressure Therapy on Post-Exercise Muscle Recovery in MMA Fighters: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Robert Trybulski, Aleksandra Żebrowska, Marta Bichowska-Pawęska, Adrian Kużdżał, Ireneusz Ryszkiel, Rui Miguel Silva, Jarosław Muracki, Adam Kawczyński

Journal of Human Kinetics volume 94/2024, 127–146

DOI: 10.5114/jhk/190220


 Section III – Sports and Physical Activity 

RESEARCH PAPER

Unveiling the Development of Sprint Athletes: Percentile Patterns, Peak Performance Age, and a Performance Progression Model

Aarón Agudo-Ortega, Jesús Santos del Cerro, Juan J. Salinero, José M. González-Rave

Journal of Human Kinetics volume 94/2024, 147–156

DOI: 10.5114/jhk/187621


RESEARCH PAPER

The Relative Age Effect across an International Soccer Programme in Male and Female Players Aged 12 Years Old to Seniors

Ryland Morgans, John Radnor, Daniel Nisbet, Jose Teixeira, Toni Modric, Eduard Bezuglov, Halil İbrahim Ceylan, Ronan Kavanagh, Piotr Zmijewski, Rafael Oliveira

Journal of Human Kinetics volume 94/2024, 157–169

DOI: 10.5114/jhk/186563


RESEARCH PAPER

Plyometric Exercise Transiently Enhances Twitch Torquebut Fails to Enhance the Rate of Force Development Evaluated Using the Isometric Midthigh Pull

Kaito Nakata, Takaaki Mishima

Journal of Human Kinetics volume 94/2024, 171–180

DOI: 10.5114/jhk/186979


RESEARCH PAPER

External Physical Demands during Official Under-18 Basketball Games: Consideration of Overtime Periods

Carlos Sosa-Marin, Enrique Alonso-Pérez-Chao, Juan Trapero, Carlos Ribas, Anthony S. Leicht, Alberto Lorenzo, Sergio L. Jiménez

Journal of Human Kinetics volume 94/2024, 181–190

DOI: 10.5114/jhk/185682


RESEARCH PAPER

The Reliability of Specific Physical Fitness Assessments in Elite Female Chinese Wrestlers

Yinchuan Bai, Naidan Xu, Xiangchen Li, Yupeng Shen

Journal of Human Kinetics volume 94/2024, 191–202

DOI: 10.5114/jhk/187855


RESEARCH PAPER

Impact of Technical-Tactical and Physical Performance on the Match Outcome in Professional Soccer: A Case Study

Benjamin Barthelemy, Guillaume Ravé, Karuppasamy Govindasamy, Ajmol Ali, Juan Del Coso, Julien Demeaux, Benoit Bideau, Hassane Zouhal

Journal of Human Kinetics volume 94/2024, 203–214

DOI: 10.5114/jhk/185933


RESEARCH PAPER

The Evaluation of the Modified Wave Periodization Model Efficiency on the Example of Young Soccer Players’ Sprint Tests

Marta Szymanek-Pilarczyk, Michał Jakub Nowak, Tomasz Góra, Łukasz Oleksy, Miłosz Drozd, Jacek Wąsik

Journal of Human Kinetics volume 94/2024, 215–226

DOI: 10.5114/jhk/191699


 Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Sport and Exercise 

RESEARCH PAPER

Birthplace Effect in Soccer: A Systematic Review

Lander Hernández-Simal, Julio Calleja-González, Alberto Lorenzo Calvo, Maite Aurrekoetxea-Casaus

Journal of Human Kinetics volume 94/2024, 227–242

DOI: 10.5114/jhk/186935


RESEARCH PAPER

Flow and Physiological Response Assessment during Exercise Using Metrorhythmic Stimuli

Damian Kania, Patrycja Romaniszyn-Kania, Monika Bugdol, Aleksandra Tuszy, Daniel Ledwoń, Anita Pollak, Andrzej W. Mitas

Journal of Human Kinetics volume 94/2024, 243–254

DOI: 10.5114/jhk/187804


RESEARCH PAPER

Effects of Emotional States on the Spatial Perception of Youth Athletes with Different Alerting Efficiencies

Lian Wang, Qiao Meng, Mariusz Lipowski

Journal of Human Kinetics volume 94/2024, 255–267

DOI: 10.5114/jhk/187257