Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Physical Education and Sports: Studies and Research

Current Issue

This issue has been available online since March 3rd, 2026, for the April issue. It features contributions from 47 authors representing Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, the Philippines, and the Republic of Korea. The issue includes a diverse range of article types, namely Editorial, Opinion, Article Commentary, Literature Review, and Original Research, reflecting the journal’s commitment to accommodating various forms of scholarly discourse.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56003/pessr.v5i1

Published: 2026-03-03

Editorial

Integrity in the age of AI: navigating authorship, accountability and ethical publishing

DOI : 10.56003/pessr.v5i1.720

Yulingga Nanda Hanief ⁽¹⁾

(1) Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia

106-112

Abstract : 166

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DOI : 10.56003/pessr.v5i1.720

Opinion

Reclaiming the value of qualitative analysis in sports performance research

DOI : 10.56003/pessr.v5i1.672

Spyridon Plakias ⁽¹⁾

(1) Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly, Greece

1-6

Abstract : 372

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DOI : 10.56003/pessr.v5i1.672

Original Research

Improving physical self-perception and health-related fitness through gamification in physical education: A cluster randomized controlled trial

DOI : 10.56003/pessr.v5i1.677

Ferdinando Cereda ⁽¹⁾

(1) The Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan, Italy

7-27

Abstract : 278

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DOI : 10.56003/pessr.v5i1.677
The combination of plyometric and ladder drills can improve acceleration and footwork skills in badminton players

DOI : 10.56003/pessr.v5i1.669

Muhammad Labib Siena Ar Rasyid ⁽¹⁾, Oce Wiriawan ⁽²⁾, Afif Rusdiawan ⁽³⁾, Laily Mita Andriana ⁽⁴⁾, Enarnimas Dwi Ratna Damayanti ⁽⁵⁾

(1) Department of Sports Coaching Education, Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia ,

(2) Department of Sports Coaching Education, Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia ,

(3) Department of Sports Science, Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia ,

(4) Department of Sports Coaching Education, Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia ,

(5) Department of Sports Coaching Education, Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia

28-39

Abstract : 251

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DOI : 10.56003/pessr.v5i1.669
Associations between physical activity intensity and motor balance in elementary school students: A sequential explanatory mixed-methods study

DOI : 10.56003/pessr.v5i1.706

Fahrurrohman Firdaus ⁽¹⁾, Indra Safari ⁽²⁾, Rizal Ahmad Fauzi ⁽³⁾

(1) Indonesian University of Education, Indonesia ,

(2) Indonesian University of Education, Indonesia ,

(3) Indonesian University of Education, Indonesia

47-56

Abstract : 180

PDF : 70
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DOI : 10.56003/pessr.v5i1.706
The effect of game-based learning variations on elementary school students’ straddle jump gymnastics skills

DOI : 10.56003/pessr.v5i1.705

Fadhilah Nurwahid ⁽¹⁾, Rizal Ahmad Fauzi ⁽²⁾, Adang Sudrazat ⁽³⁾

(1) Indonesian University of Education, Indonesia ,

(2) Indonesian University of Education, Indonesia ,

(3) Indonesian University of Education, Indonesia

57-67

Abstract : 181

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DOI : 10.56003/pessr.v5i1.705
Comparative analysis of plantar pressure distribution among football players across playing positions: A cross-sectional study

DOI : 10.56003/pessr.v5i1.692

Arif Pristianto ⁽¹⁾, Anindya Maghfira Zain ⁽²⁾, Farid Rahman ⁽³⁾, Pungki Indarto ⁽⁴⁾, Anugrah Nur Warthadi ⁽⁵⁾

(1) Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia ,

(2) Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia ,

(3) Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia ,

(4) Department of Sport Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia ,

(5) Department of Sport Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia

68-81

Abstract : 114

PDF : 39
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DOI : 10.56003/pessr.v5i1.692
Performance determinants in tropical trail running: Race result analysis of the 5K and 10K Merapi Merbabu de Trail 2025

DOI : 10.56003/pessr.v5i1.699

Siti Baitul Mukarromah ⁽¹⁾, Sugiarto Sugiarto ⁽²⁾, Gustiana Mega Anggita ⁽³⁾, Sri Agus Budi Santoso ⁽⁴⁾, Sangheon Park ⁽⁵⁾, Ambar Dwi Erawati ⁽⁶⁾, Rikha Liemiyah ⁽⁷⁾, Aziiz Mardanarian Rosdianto ⁽⁸⁾, Ronny Lesmana ⁽⁹⁾, Faisyal Syofian ⁽¹⁰⁾

(1) Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia ,

(2) Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia ,

(3) Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia ,

(4) Tarra Adventure, Boyolali Regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia ,

(5) Korea Institute of Sport Science, Seoul, Korea, Republic of ,

(6) Widya Husada Semarang University, Indonesia ,

(7) Universitas Dian Nuswantoro, Indonesia ,

(8) Universitas Padjajaran, Indonesia ,

(9) Universitas Padjajaran, Indonesia ,

(10) Universitas Islam Sultan Agung, Indonesia

82-92

Abstract : 117

PDF : 63
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DOI : 10.56003/pessr.v5i1.699
Structural relationships between service quality, communication, motivation, and athlete satisfaction in basketball Indonesia

DOI : 10.56003/pessr.v5i1.691

Fajar Gumilang H.M ⁽¹⁾, Agung Nugroho ⁽²⁾, Rumpis Agus Sudarko ⁽³⁾, Fauzi Fauzi ⁽⁴⁾, Fajar Sriwahyuniati ⁽⁵⁾

(1) Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia ,

(2) Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia ,

(3) Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia ,

(4) Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia ,

(5) Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia

113-124

Abstract : 113

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DOI : 10.56003/pessr.v5i1.691
A comparison of VO₂max response of 15-year-old soccer athletes based on training time in the tropical climate of Bima

DOI : 10.56003/pessr.v5i1.709

Firdaus Firdaus ⁽¹⁾, Taty Hartati ⁽²⁾, Rabwan Satriawan ⁽³⁾, Shutan Arie Shandi ⁽⁴⁾, Nor Fazila Abd Malek ⁽⁵⁾

(1) Department of Physical Education, STKIP Taman Siswa Bima, Indonesia ,

(2) Department of History, STKIP Taman Siswa Bima, Indonesia ,

(3) Department of Physical Education, STKIP Taman Siswa Bima, Indonesia ,

(4) Department of Physical Education, STKIP Taman Siswa Bima, Indonesia ,

(5) Faculty of Sports Science and Coaching, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia

125-134

Abstract : 100

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DOI : 10.56003/pessr.v5i1.709
Enhancing locomotor skills in preschoolers through play jump rope

DOI : 10.56003/pessr.v5i1.652

Nancy Trisari Schiff ⁽¹⁾, Andy Supriady ⁽²⁾

(1) Sekolah Tinggi Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (STKIP) Pasundan, Indonesia ,

(2) Sekolah Tinggi Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (STKIP) Pasundan, Indonesia

135-146

Abstract : 60

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DOI : 10.56003/pessr.v5i1.652
Determinants of athlete motivation and engagement in collegiate team sports: Toward a sports development framework

DOI : 10.56003/pessr.v5i1.718

Teejay D. Panganiban ⁽¹⁾, Samboy Nabor ⁽²⁾

(1) Batangas State University TNEU JPLPC-Malvar, Philippines ,

(2) University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Las Piñas, Philippines

147-159

Abstract : 87

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DOI : 10.56003/pessr.v5i1.718
Immunity to rhythm: Visual or auditory stimuli during intense aerobic exertion do not modulate the mood of young adults

DOI : 10.56003/pessr.v5i1.702

Flavio de Souza Araujo ⁽¹⁾, Camila Maria Menezes Almeida ⁽²⁾, Mariana Ferreira de Souza ⁽³⁾, Marcelo Magalhães Sales ⁽⁴⁾, José Fernando Vila Nova de Moraes ⁽⁵⁾

(1) Federal University of Vale do São Francisco, Brazil ,

(2) Federal University of Vale do São Francisco, Brazil ,

(3) Federal University of Vale do São Francisco, Brazil ,

(4) State University of Goiás, Brazil ,

(5) Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco (UNIVASF), Brazil

160-171

Abstract : 55

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DOI : 10.56003/pessr.v5i1.702

Literature Reviews

Motor activity and foreign language learning in preschool: A review of movement-based and total physical response interventions

DOI : 10.56003/pessr.v5i1.694

Manuela Valentini ⁽¹⁾, Nausicaa Simone ⁽²⁾, Alessandro Beretta ⁽³⁾

(1) Department of Humanities, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Italy ,

(2) Department of Humanities, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Italy ,

(3) Department of Humanities, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Italy

93-105

Abstract : 111

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DOI : 10.56003/pessr.v5i1.694

Article Commentary

Mislabeling latent variables in factor analysis applied to football playing style research: A commentary

DOI : 10.56003/pessr.v5i1.693

Spyridon Plakias ⁽¹⁾

(1) Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Thessaly, Greece

40-46

Abstract : 134

PDF : 47
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DOI : 10.56003/pessr.v5i1.693

Total 15 Authors' Countries
	Bangladesh	(1)
	Brazil	(13)
	Greece	(2)
	Indonesia	(155)
	Italy	(9)
	Malaysia	(6)
	Mali	(1)
	Morocco	(3)
	Netherlands	(5)
	Philippines	(36)
	Saudi Arabia	(1)
	South Africa	(1)
	South Korea	(1)
	Spain	(1)
	United States	(1)

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