Relative age effects (RAE) refer to a skewed distribution with an overrepresentation of athletes born close to the selection date. The prevalence of RAE has been repeatedly demonstrated in youth swimming. Additionally, being more mature within an …

This study focused on identifying the factors that lead to prolonged crises in soccer teams and how players view the development of these crises. A qualitative analysis of interviews with six current and three former professional soccer players …

Der Beitrag hat das Ziel, das Entscheidungsverhalten von Wissenschaftler*innen im Bereich der drittmittelgeförderten Spitzensportforschung theoretisch zu modellieren und eine erste empirische Testung vorzunehmen. Unter Berücksichtigung der …

Applying virtual reality to exercise has revealed mood- and performance-enhancing properties of immersive media. Social–cognitive theory and the Proteus effect suggest that avatar appearance contributes to this relation by eliciting behavioral …

Der gemeinnützigen Sportbewegung in Deutschland gehören unter dem Dach des Deutschen Olympischen Sportbundes e. V. ca. 100 nationale Sportverbände mit knapp 87.000 Sportvereinen an. Alles rechtlich betrachtet Vereine ohne Erwerbszweck, von über …

Currently, there is no theory that identifies the ideal personality type for sports coaches. The study’s goal is to gain insight into the personalities of German basketball coaches and use existing study results from other professional groups to …

Die Untersuchung ergänzt die vorliegenden Ergebnisse zur Unterrepräsentanz ostdeutsch Sozialisierter in gesamtdeutschen Führungspositionen erstmals um Daten aus dem Sport. Dafür wurde die Herkunft der Positionsinhaber in den ehrenamtlich geprägten …

Blood flow restriction (BFR) can be used passively without exercise, or combined with resistance training, aerobic exercise or neuromuscular stimulation (Patterson et al., 2019 ) and is a viable training option for load-compromised individuals …

A positive self-perception and a positive perception of one’s abilities are essential for children’s and adolescents’ physical and psychological well-being (Craven & Marsh, 2008 ). In particular, the physical self-concept (PSC) represents a central …

Umfangreiche außerschulische Erkenntnisse bezüglich der Verwendung von Videoanalysen zur Förderung motorischen Lernens stehen einer überschaubaren Studienlage zur Implementierung von Videoanalysen in die schulische Unterrichtspraxis gegenüber. Als …

Kinder und Jugendliche wachsen in einer digital geprägten Lebenswelt auf. Dies verleiht medienpädagogischen Zielen und Inhalten in der Schule eine wachsende Bedeutung. Dahingehend hat die Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK) in der Strategie „Bildung in …

Football is a complex and dynamic invasion game that generates a constant flow of new data and information. These data can be analyzed in terms of the technical, tactical, and strategic aspects of the game (M. D. Hughes & Bartlett, 2002 ). Coaches …

The occurrence of children being coached by their parents in the world of sport is a well-known phenomenon, but one that remains insufficiently researched. It is rather unclear how common this is and there are very different assessments of whether …

Gemeinsinn (lat. sensus communis) ist eine wesentliche Voraussetzung für die Realisierung von (Leistungs‑)Gerechtigkeit, die sich im olympischen Spitzensport als Fairness artikuliert. In diesem Beitrag zeigen wir anhand von empirischen Fällen aus …

Competitive gaming (esports) has gained increasing popularity among adolescents and young adults (Lindberg et al., 2020 ; Nagorsky & Wiemeyer, 2020 ). Esports players compete in various digital games through a computer, console, or smartphone, both …

Sportverbände fanden bislang in der Organisationssoziologie und in der Sportwissenschaft weniger Aufmerksamkeit als Sportvereine. Bisherige Beiträge liefern lediglich ein Desiderat zur Erklärung organisationalen Handelns von Sportverbänden. Das …

A football referee must choose the right position on the field in order to perceive a foul accurately. In previous research, decision-making for foul calls was compared across different situations within a match or even across different matches …

Over the past few decades, performance analysis in team invasion sports has become a recognized scientific field. In this paper, we aim to delve into the theoretical and practical aspects of this discipline. To begin, we briefly review the current …

Lacrosse is a traditional indigenous people’s game and is seen as a key element of cultural identity and spiritual healing to Native Americans. The sport itself is regarded as the fastest sport on two feet (Steinhagen, Meyers, Erickson, Noble, & …

Voluntary sports clubs (VSC) face the challenges of dropouts and unstable membership. Studies have analysed member commitment—that is, the decision to remain in a club—regarding individual member characteristics and structural club conditions. To …