American Journal of Sports Science

Volume 12, Issue 3, September 2024

  • Research Article

    Measurement of Energy Expenditure Using a Triaxial Accelerometer and Estimation of Energy Intake from Dietary Records During Decathlon Competition Days

    Rikako Yoshitake, Ayako Yamagami, Taro Obayashi, Hitomi Ogata, Naomi Omi*

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 28-36
    Received: 25 June 2024
    Accepted: 19 July 2024
    Published: 31 July 2024
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    Abstract: Background: Energy requirement (ER) for a competition day depends on the amount of energy consumed. Planning energy intake strategies is particularly important for decathlon athletes, who compete in track and field events over two days. However, few studies have reported how decathletes manage their energy intake. The aim of this study was to estim... Show More
  • Research Article

    Relationship of Selected Kinematic Variables with the Performance of a Goal Kick Techniques in Football Goalkeeper

    Aychew Kassa Belete*, Abhishek Kumar Yadav, Birhan Ambachew Taye, Bantie Getinet Yirsaw

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 37-42
    Received: 30 April 2024
    Accepted: 20 May 2024
    Published: 15 August 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajss.20241203.12
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    Abstract: Introduction: A goal kick is awarded when the whole of the ball passes over the goal line, on the ground or in the air, having last touched a player of the attacking team, and a goal is not scored. The purpose of this study was to find out the relationship of selected angular kinematic variables with the performance of goal kick technique of soccer... Show More
  • Research Article

    Redefining Coaching in a Pandemic: A Qualitative Exploration of Physical Educators' Responses to Sports During COVID-19

    Garily Calves Camatison*

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 43-52
    Received: 5 May 2024
    Accepted: 24 May 2024
    Published: 30 August 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajss.20241203.13
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    Abstract: A sports coach is a total package individual who is competent and well-equipped for the role we are demonstrating. Coaches with the best level of training and the most years of experience in the sport have invested more in their education and are better at adjusting the content of the training to the developmental stages of children and adolescents... Show More