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Human Performance and Health in Sports

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomedical Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2024) | Viewed by 920

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Javier Sanchez-Sanchez

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School of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Madrid, Spain
Interests: time–motion analysis; GPS; match tracking; football; physical demands
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Prof. Dr. Juan Antonio Sánchez Sáez

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1. GDOT Research Group, Faculty of Sport, Universidad Católica de Murcia, 30107 Murcia, Spain
2. Instituto Mediterraneo de Estudios de Protocolo, 03003 Alicante, Spain
Interests: beach sports; beach handball; team sports; training monitoring; sport management; sport events
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Prof. Dr. Alejandro Martínez-Rodríguez

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Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Bromatology, Faculty of Science, Universidad de Alicante, 03690 Alicante, Spain
Interests: body composition; diet; exercise; soccer; nutrition; health
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue delves into the intricate landscape of human performance, nutrition, and health within the realm of sports. Comprehensive coverage spans from the implementation of cutting-edge technologies for performance monitoring to the application of targeted training interventions aimed at optimizing athletic performance. Encompassing the latest breakthroughs in sports science, this Issue elucidates advancements in athlete performance enhancement, innovative nutritional strategies, and the integration of novel training methodologies. By exploring these facets, it aims to present a holistic perspective on fostering superior athletic achievements while prioritizing athlete well-being.

Prof. Dr. Javier Sanchez-Sanchez
Prof. Dr. Juan Antonio Sánchez Sáez
Prof. Dr. Alejandro Martínez-Rodríguez
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Keywords

  • performance monitoring
  • training interventions
  • technological innovations
  • athletic achievement
  • performance enhancement
  • sport nutrition

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Effects of a Physical Training Program on Cognitive and Physical Performance and Health-Related Variables in Professional esports Players: A Pilot Study
by Manuel Sanz-Matesanz, Luis Manuel Martínez-Aranda and Gemma María Gea-García
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(7), 2845; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14072845 - 28 Mar 2024
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The present study focused on the effects of a physical training program on physical- and psychological-related variables in professional esports players. Five professional League of Legends (LOL) players belonging to the highest national category participated in this study. Data were obtained before and [...] Read more.
The present study focused on the effects of a physical training program on physical- and psychological-related variables in professional esports players. Five professional League of Legends (LOL) players belonging to the highest national category participated in this study. Data were obtained before and after a 5 h virtual training session (acute), as well as before and after an 8-week intervention period, focused on decreasing the impact of fatigue on players’ health and performance. The results showed that a complete virtual training session influences their performance, decreasing jump height and joint mobility (p < 0.01), as well as increasing perceived physical and cognitive exertion by 76.9% (p < 0.01) and 166.67% on the “Rating of Fatigue” scale (p = 0.002). Moreover, the intervention was able to reduce the impact of fatigue (30.8% and 43.3% reduction in cognitive and overall fatigue, respectively, p < 0.05), improving, at the same time, the amount of muscle mass by 2%, jumping ability by 9.8% to 21%, and strength levels in various exercises by 63% to 173% (p < 0.01). The implementation of a physical training program is capable of reducing the players’ fatigue perception, improving their physical conditioning and health status, and decreasing the injury risk. Full article
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