Sport and Science
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description: Ciencia y Deporte, is a publication of the Faculty of Physical Culture of the University of Camagüey "Ignacio Agramonte Loynaz", Cuba; it is an online journal with ISSN 2223-1773. This open-access digital journal adheres to a rigorous peer-review process. Its essential mission is to foster, disseminate, and advance scientific knowledge in the areas of Physical Culture and Sport. The journal is published quarterly, adopting a continuous publication flow by issue. The publication language of this journal is Spanish, and as of 2022, all articles are published in both Spanish and English. Metadata includes Portuguese. The new model reflects the efforts to internationalize and disseminate its contents.
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publication name: Sport and Science
issn: 2223-1773
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items: Towards a selection and guidance system for potential fencing talents transitioning to high performance
items: Current state of explosive strength assessment in child karate practitioners
items: Metodología pedagógica en formación de competencias en el paciente con úlceras por presión mediante la Cultura Física Terapéutica
items: Methodology for Evaluating Morphological Optimization in School-Age Boxers
items: Potential benefits of therapeutic exercise in the recovery from chikungunya symptoms
items: Play as a Need for the Quality of Life of Older Adults
items: Structure for planning sports training by directions in school handball goalkeepers
items: Methodological strategy for community intervention by physical culture professionals in people with Parkinson’s disease
items: Sports management strategy to facilitate the preparation of combat sports athletes
items: Plyometric program to develop explosive strength in women's soccer
items: Artificial intelligence and applied statistics: a challenge for physical Education Teachers
items: Effectiveness of the Ippon Seoinage Technique in the National Prejuvenile Games
items: Planning sports training in the initiation stage of sports gymnastics
items: Psychological evaluation in high-performance boxers: An integrated protocol for Guantánamo
items: Teaching tasks of Chemical Kinetics for the initial training of Physical Education teachers
items: Technical analysis and effectiveness of mid-range and hree-point shooting in student basketball
items: Influencia del modelo ATR acumulación–transformación–realización en el rendimiento del equipo femenino de baloncesto
items: Offensive tactical actions in 13-14 age group football at the Torremar Bilingual Educational Unit
items: The isometric exercise elbow plank and body composition in adolescent handball players
items: Methodology for establishment regulations for entry into light sailing at the base
items: Inclusive games in the development of gross motor skills in children with autism spectrum disorder
items: The body composition of the elite Cuban female Baseball Players
items: Methodology for Studying Opponents in Karate Kumite
items: Intervention strategy with a gender approach for the inclusion of socially disadvantaged students
items: Offensive Tactical Preparation Methodology in Baseball 5
items: Odychess Approach: A Dialectical, Constructivist, and Adaptive Method for Teaching Chess with Generative Artificial Intelligences
items: Evaluation of laterality in athletes with hearing impairment in athletics in Santiago de Cuba
items: Balance exercises to develop speed in women's football
items: Effects on children and adolescents´s lifestyles after the COVID-19 lockdown: Systematic review
items: Physical and recreational activities program for alcoholic adolescents in Physical Fducation class

Towards a selection and guidance system for potential fencing talents transitioning to high performance
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description: Introduction: Cuban fencing faces the challenge of optimizing the transition of selected talents to the foil, épée, and sabre disciplines, a process currently based more on logistical than scientific criteria. Objective: To characterize the specific performance models for each weapon based on its competitive demands, as a foundation for a future system of guiding potentially talented fencers toward high performance in Cuba. Materials and methods: A descriptive study with a mixed-methods approach was conducted, employing document analysis of the International Fencing Federation's regulations (2022-2023) and a systematic literature review (2017-2025) in the PubMed, Scopus, and SciELO databases. Copello Janjaque's ten indicators were applied to characterize the competitive activity of each weapon, and findings from 28 international and 13 national authors were triangulated. Results: Differentiated multidimensional profiles were constructed for foil (35% greater accuracy, 200 ms faster visual processing, strategic patience), épée (15-20% shorter reaction times, expanded functional field of vision, 68% of touches on counterattacks), and sabre (predominant explosive power, complex segmental coordination, 72% of offensive actions). Fourteen creative and ten functional discriminant indicators were identified for each weapon. Conclusions: Performance models for each weapon reveal substantially different physical, cognitive, and psychological demands that scientifically justify the need for specialized guidance, establishing the theoretical and methodological foundation for designing a well-founded allocation system that optimizes talent distribution in Cuban high-performance sports.
subject: Artículos Originales
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subject: fencing
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subject: sports guidance
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subject: sports talent
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creator: Alhjadis Ricardo Bandra Miranda
creator: Anabel Lastres Madriga
creator: Beatriz Sanchez Cordova
creator: Melix Ilizástigui Aviles
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Alhjadis Ricardo Bandra Miranda, Anabel Lastres Madriga, Beatriz Sanchez Cordoba, Melix Ilizástigui Aviles https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-04-06
publication date: 2026-04-06
starting page: e381
ending page: e381
doi: 10.34982/

Current state of explosive strength assessment in child karate practitioners
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description: Introduction: Explosive strength is the foundation for performing the vigorous, high-intensity technical actions of karate-do. Therefore, this is the capacity most evident in this sport, making it essential to assess its status. Objective: To evaluate the current state of explosive strength assessment in children practicing karate in Cienfuegos. Methodology: The study population consisted of 11 karate practitioners and 19 coaches, selected using specific criteria. A quantitative approach was employed, with a non-experimental, cross-sectional descriptive design. Structured surveys, semi-standardized interviews, measurements, and document analysis were used to collect data on explosive strength assessment. Results: Coaches lack established guidelines for evaluating explosive strength, relying instead on empirical methods. The measurements taken determined that the karate practitioners in the study generally performed poorly. Conclusions: There are deficiencies in the assessment of explosive strength in children practicing karate. Coaches lack methodological guidelines and indicators, measurement criteria, and indices that would allow them to evaluate this physical capacity.
subject: Artículos Originales
  topic: section
subject: assessment
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subject: explosive strength
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creator: Yovanny Enrique Melián
creator: Aliuska Suárez Caldeón
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Yovanny Enrique Melián, Aliuska Suárez Caldeón https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-04-06
publication date: 2026-04-06
starting page: e374
ending page: e374
doi: 10.34982/

Metodología pedagógica en formación de competencias en el paciente con úlceras por presión mediante la Cultura Física Terapéutica
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description: Introduction: Pressure ulcers represent a prevalent health issue in patients with reduced mobility. In Cuba, particularly in Camagüey, a gap exists between the therapeutic potential of Therapeutic Physical Culture and its systematic application in the management of these injuries. Objective: To design and validate a pedagogical methodology for developing professional competencies in integrating physical exercises into the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted at the Amalia Simoni Surgical Clinical Hospital, the María Curie Provincial Teaching Oncology Hospital, and the Previsora Polyclinic from January 2023 to September 2025. Theoretical methods (analysis-synthesis, inductive-deductive, and historical-logical), empirical methods (focus groups, survey, and Delphi method), and mathematical-statistical methods were used for data processing and analysis. The population comprised 73 healthcare professionals and 100 patients. The sample was selected through non-probabilistic sampling and consisted of 45 professionals and 60 patients. Results: Expert validation showed high relevance (K=0.87). After the training, 91.1% of professionals achieved satisfactory competency. The incidence of new pressure ulcers decreased by 41.7% (p<0.001). Significant improvements were observed in functional autonomy (Barthel Index: +11.8 points; p=0.001) and pain reduction (VAS: -3.1 points; p<0.001). Conclusions: The pedagogical methodology proved to be a viable tool for the Cuban healthcare system. It demonstrated effectiveness in developing professional competencies and improved clinical and quality-of-life indicators.
subject: Artículos Originales
  topic: section
subject: pressure ulcers
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subject: medical education
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subject: professional competence
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subject: Physical Culture
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subject: therapeutic exercise
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creator: Madelin Rodriguez Riscart
creator: Zaily Fuentes Díaz
creator: Irinka Font Rodriguez
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Zaily Fuentes Díaz, Madelin Rodriguez Riscart, Dr. C Irinka Font Rodriguez https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-03-31
publication date: 2026-03-31
starting page: e369
ending page: e369
doi: 10.34982/

Methodology for Evaluating Morphological Optimization in School-Age Boxers
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description: Introduction: This article was written after identifying theoretical, methodological, and practical shortcomings in the process of sports medical monitoring of school-age boxers. This is compounded by existing research that does not integrate anthropometric, biomedical, and physical indicators into the monitoring process, hindering a more accurate assessment of morphological optimization. Objective: To develop a methodology, based on a theoretical framework for the medical monitoring of sports training, that allows for the evaluation of morphological optimization in school-age boxers at the Granma Sports Initiation School. Materials and methods: At the theoretical level, the structural-functional, systemic, analytical-synthetic, and hypothetical-deductive methods were used. At the empirical level, the methods employed included observation, document analysis, surveys, expert judgment (Delphi method), and an experimental approach using a pre-test and post-test for the same group. Descriptive statistics included percentage analysis, mean, and standard deviation. Inferential statistics were used to compare the results obtained in the pedagogical tests where quantitative variables were observed, using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test and the Student's t-test, with SPSS version 25. Results: The study examines the development of variables related to morphological optimization and indicators specific to sports medicine monitoring during the training process. This is achieved through the implementation of a methodology organized in stages that lead to an evaluation of morphological optimization, after being theoretically validated by a group of experts. Conclusions: The proposed methodology contributed to the improvement of the morphological efficiency index, with the majority of the evaluated boxers falling into the excellent, acceptable, and moderate levels, where only two athletes showed stagnation.
subject: Artículos Originales
  topic: section
subject: evaluation
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subject: ; boxers
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subject: index
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subject: efficiency
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creator: Juan Orlando Arzuaga López
creator: Francisco Núñez Aliaga
creator: Lexy Figueredo Fruto
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Juan Orlando Arzuaga López, Francisco Núñez Aliaga, Lexy Figueredo Fruto https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-03-26
publication date: 2026-03-26
starting page: e362
ending page: e362
doi: 10.34982/

Potential benefits of therapeutic exercise in the recovery from chikungunya symptoms
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description: The musculoskeletal sequelae of the chikungunya virus can have a significant impact on healthcare systems for months or even years after the acute phase. Therefore, this opinion piece has discussed the potential of therapeutic physical exercise as a complement to the rehabilitation of affected patients. Appropriate exercise (acute, subacute, and chronic phases) is suggested to improve joint mobility, relieve persistent pain, strengthen weakened muscles, and prevent the progression of disabling symptoms. It is argued that the incorporation of exercise and interdisciplinary cooperation supports a faster, safer, and more sustainable recovery that improves the quality of life of the individual patient. Finally, the article highlights the relevance of clinical research for individual rehabilitation protocols and its relationship with functional evolution in patients with post-chikungunya sequelae.
subject: Algoritmo
  topic: section
subject: therapeutic physical exercise
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subject: chikungunya
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subject: recovery
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creator: Darvin Manuel Ramírez Guerra
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Darvin Manuel Ramírez Guerra https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-01-16
publication date: 2026-01-16
starting page: e360
ending page: e360
doi: 10.34982/

Play as a Need for the Quality of Life of Older Adults
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description: Introduction: play is a social, motor and affective activity that promotes participation, motivation and well-being in older adults. Its systematic inclusion in physical activity sessions can contribute to a better quality of life. Objective: to design games that promote health, mood and motivation in order to improve the quality of life of older adults at the Pepito Tey sports complex in Santiago de Cuba. Materials and methods: a descriptive study was conducted. The sample comprised 12 older adults selected through non-probability sampling from a population of 28. The study used theoretical methods (analysis-synthesis), empirical methods (observation, interview, survey and expert judgment), and statistical procedures (percentage analysis). Results: the diagnosis showed limited use of games during the classes, low participant motivation and a need for greater teacher preparation. In response, a proposal of five games was developed to stimulate participation, mobility, memory and interpersonal relationships. Conclusions: the proposed games are relevant and feasible for work with older adults. Their use may contribute to mood, social interaction, motivation and quality of life in this age group.
subject: Artículos Originales
  topic: section
subject: play
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subject: older adults
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subject: quality of life
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subject: physical activity
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subject: health
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creator: José Solín Franco Velásquez
creator: Alberto Barroso Arzuaga
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Alberto Barroso Arzuaga https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-04-15
publication date: 2026-04-15
starting page: e356
ending page: e356
doi: 10.34982/

Structure for planning sports training by directions in school handball goalkeepers
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description: Introduction: This article was written in response to identified theoretical, methodological, and practical shortcomings in the planning, execution, and monitoring of training for female goalkeepers in the 13–15-year-old school age group. Objective: To design a structure for training planning by direction, based on a theoretical framework that situates the content within the Accumulation-Transformation-Realization (ATR) model, thereby contributing to improved athletic performance in goalkeepers. Materials and methods: At the theoretical level, the structural-functional systemic, analytical-synthetic, and hypothetical-deductive methods were used; at the empirical level, observation, document analysis, surveys, expert judgment (Delphi method), and experimental methods through case studies were employed. Descriptive statistics included percentage analysis, mean, and standard deviation. Inferential statistics were used to compare the results obtained in the pedagogical tests where quantitative variables were observed, using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test and the Student's t-test, with SPSS version 25. Results: The development of variables related to the conditioning and determining factors in the preparation and performance of handball goalkeepers was studied following the implementation of a planning structure, after its theoretical validation by a group of experts. Conclusions: The structure fostered a marked development of the preparation factors, measured and evaluated across 17 performance variables, through case studies of the four athletes in the study population.
subject: Artículos Originales
  topic: section
subject: structure
  topic: keywords
subject: planning
  topic: keywords
subject: directions
  topic: keywords
subject: effectiveness
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creator: José Enrique Fernández Moreno
creator: Lexy Figueredo Fruto
creator: Francisco Nuñez Aliaga
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 José Enrique Fernández Moreno, Lexy Figueredo Fruto, Francisco Nuñez Aliaga https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-11-24
publication date: 2025-11-24
starting page: e353
ending page: e353
doi: 10.34982/

Methodological strategy for community intervention by physical culture professionals in people with Parkinson’s disease
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description: Introduction: Parkinson’s disease requires comprehensive interventions that go beyond the traditional clinical approach and support functional, emotional, and social rehabilitation in community settings. In this context, adapted physical activity and the involvement of Physical Culture professionals become especially relevant in primary care. Objective: To design and assess a methodological strategy for the community intervention of Physical Culture professionals in people with Parkinson’s disease. Materials and methods: A participatory action research study was carried out at the "Ernesto Guevara" Polyclinic in Cienfuegos, Cuba, between April and September 2025. The sample included 15 people with Parkinson’s disease in Hoehn and Yahr stages I and II, selected through intentional sampling. The strategy included adapted physical activity sessions three times a week for six months. The UPDRS scale, Berg Balance Test, WHO-5 scale, a family perception questionnaire, and semi-structured interviews were used. Descriptive statistics, the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, and methodological triangulation were applied. Results: Favorable changes were observed in motor functionality, balance, functional autonomy, and emotional well-being. The mean UPDRS score decreased from 32.4 ± 5.6 to 25.1 ± 4.8; the Berg Balance Test increased from 38.2 ± 4.1 to 44.6 ± 3.7; and functional autonomy increased from 3.1 ± 0.6 to 4.2 ± 0.5. Improvements were also observed in the WHO-5 items related to feeling cheerful, sleeping well, and having energy. Family members and professionals positively assessed the strategy, emphasizing its usefulness, relevance, and feasibility. Conclusions: The methodological strategy showed favorable results in people with Parkinson’s disease in a community setting. The integration of Physical Culture professionals into primary care, together with the active participation of family members and patients, supports the viability and relevance of this proposal, as well as it…
subject: Artículos Originales
  topic: section
subject: adapted physical activity
  topic: keywords
subject: Parkinson’s disease
  topic: keywords
subject: community intervention
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subject: primary care; quality of life
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creator: Dayami Pérez Escobar
creator: Armando Marín Rojas
creator: Juan Andrés Contreras Cabrera
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Dayami Pérez Escobar, Armando Marín Rojas, Juan Andrés Contreras Cabrera https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-04-15
publication date: 2026-04-15
starting page: e352
ending page: e352
doi: 10.34982/

Sports management strategy to facilitate the preparation of combat sports athletes
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description: Introduction: Sport is currently considered an unprecedented social phenomenon, and therefore all those involved in its development are constantly seeking ways to improve its management. In this regard, preliminary studies confirmed the existence of shortcomings in sports management that affected the preparation of combat sports athletes at the EIDE (School for Sports Initiation) in Camagüey. Objective: To design a sports management strategy that facilitates preparation. The research is carried out using the participatory action research model. Materials and methods: The theoretical methods used were analytical-synthetic and inductive-deductive; the empirical methods included document analysis, observation, and interviews, which were triangulated for the analysis of the results. The sample consisted of managers, coaches, and athletes from combat sports. Results: A sports management strategy was developed that promotes training based on the interdependence and synergy established between organizational and operational indicators. This led to improvements in the management process and in the qualitative and quantitative results of the sports under study. Conclusions: The strategy is suitable for promoting the sports training of combat athletes at the Camagüey Sports Initiation School (EIDE).
subject: Artículos Originales
  topic: section
subject: combat sports
  topic: keywords
subject: sports management
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subject: sports training
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creator: Iosvani Omar Urizarri Socarrás
creator: Luciano Mesa Sanchez
creator: Beymer Aguilera Ramirez
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 luciano mesa sanchez, beymer aguilera https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-11-24
publication date: 2025-11-24
starting page: e348
ending page: e348
doi: 10.34982/

Plyometric program to develop explosive strength in women's soccer
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description: Introduction: The present study analyzes the influence of plyometric exercises on the explosive strength of female soccer players, a determining capacity for sprints, jumps, and rapid movements. A systematic training program based on plyometrics was applied, assessing changes through a longitudinal experimental design. The results showed improvements in explosive strength and consistency of athletes’ performance, confirming the effectiveness of plyometrics in optimizing physical performance and enhancing motor skills in women’s soccer. The research supports the importance of implementing specialized programs that promote the comprehensive development of female players. Objective: To determine the impact of a plyometric exercise program on the development of explosive strength in women’s soccer. Methods: The horizontal jump test (Long test) and the 30 m sprint test were used to compare a numerical variable in the same group at two moments, pretest and posttest. Quantitative data were analyzed using statistical methods such as the Shapiro–Wilk normality test and Student’s t-test, allowing the obtaining of reliable results. Results: In the posttest of Explosive Strength (Long test), 4 athletes (22.2%) reached the “Excellent” category, 9 (50%) “Good,” and 5 (27.8%) “Regular.” The group mean increased from 184.61 cm in the pretest to 201.33 cm in the posttest, showing a significant improvement. In the 30 m Speed test, without equipment, the “Excellent” category predominated, while with equipment the “Good” category stood out. The mean speed without equipment decreased from 4.92 to 4.43 seconds and with equipment from 8.83 to 8.09 seconds. Conclusions: The results show a significant increase in explosive strength after the intervention, confirming the effectiveness of the plyometric program.
subject: Artículos Originales
  topic: section
subject: Plyometric exercises
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subject: explosive strength
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subject: speed
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subject: women’s soccer
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creator: Francisco Alexander Ramirez Cabrera
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Francisco Alexander Ramirez Cabrera https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-02-26
publication date: 2026-02-26
starting page: e347
ending page: e347
doi: 10.34982/

Artificial intelligence and applied statistics: a challenge for physical Education Teachers
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description: Introduction: Modern society is characterized by the constant generation of large volumes of data resulting from measurements in different social processes. The integration of artificial intelligence, as a growing trend, aims to streamline the recording, processing, and analysis of this information, as well as the procedures for applying statistical techniques to the data. In Physical Culture and Sport, the implementation of different Artificial Intelligence tools enhances the reliability of the information and the resulting analysis for decision-making. Objective: For these reasons, the objective of this study was to explore the knowledge that professors at the "Manuel Fajardo" University of Physical Culture and Sport Sciences have regarding the usefulness of artificial intelligence tools for applying statistical techniques. Materials and methods: Accordingly, theoretical and empirical methods were applied, which revealed the lack of knowledge among professionals in this area regarding artificial intelligence tools that facilitate data analysis. The statistical-mathematical method was used. Results: Frequency and contingency tables were used to present the results of the empirical investigations. Conclusions: The identification of several tools that facilitate working with and analyzing data puts into perspective the future possibilities for these professionals.
subject: Artículos Originales
  topic: section
subject: Artificial Intelligence
  topic: keywords
subject: Data Analysis
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subject: Statistics
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subject: Physical Education and Sport
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creator: Taimi Castañeda Rodríguez
creator: Olga Margarita Moirón Vallar
creator: Lázaro Antonio Bueno Pérez
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Taimi Castañeda Rodríguez, Olga Margarita Moirón Vallar, Lazaro Antonio Bueno Perez https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-01-16
publication date: 2026-01-16
starting page: e346
ending page: e346

Effectiveness of the Ippon Seoinage Technique in the National Prejuvenile Games
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description: This study evaluated the effectiveness of the Ippon Seoinage technique in judokas participating in the National Prejuvenile Games. Frequency of application, success rate (Ippon and derived scores), technical efficiency, and relationships with biomechanical, tactical, and contextual variables were analyzed. The sample included 10 judokas in a pretest-posttest design. Data were processed using SPSS v25 with descriptive statistics, paired t-tests, and Pearson correlation analysis. Results showed significant improvements in usage frequency (pretest: 1.4; posttest: 2.9; p < 0.01), success rate (pretest: 20.5%; posttest: 48%; p < 0.01), and technical efficiency (pretest: 5.1; posttest: 7.8; p < 0.01). Increases in angular velocity and decreases in execution time indicated enhanced biomechanical effectiveness. Qualitative analysis also revealed improved tactical perception in the posttest. Findings suggest that specific training enhances execution and effectiveness of Ippon Seoinage in youth categories, providing valuable evidence to optimize judo athlete development.
subject: Artículos Originales
  topic: section
subject: Ippon Seoinage
  topic: keywords
subject: judo, technique
  topic: keywords
subject: biomechanics
  topic: keywords
subject: effectiveness
  topic: keywords
subject: sports training
  topic: keywords
creator: Édison Israel Navarrete
creator: Manuel Gutiérrez Cruz
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Manuel Gutierrez Cruz, Édison Israel Navarrete https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-01-16
publication date: 2026-01-16
starting page: e345
ending page: e345

Planning sports training in the initiation stage of sports gymnastics
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description: Introduction: The training plan for young athletes begins with an introduction to sports such as artistic gymnastics. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a structured program for performing a forward roll and certain flexibility components in gymnasts aged 8 to 10 years. Objective: To evaluate forward roll performance and trunk flexibility in gymnasts aged 8 to 10 years in relation to a training program initiated at the beginning of the competitive stage. Methodology: The study sample included 15 female gymnasts aged 8 to 10 years affiliated with FEDEGUAYAS, constituting a convenience sample. The study employed a pre-experimental design. Data were collected using flexed arm suspension and seated reach tests, along with a pre-test/post-test design. Results: The average score for forward roll performance improved from 8.13 to 9.13, and flexibility increased from 25.27 cm to 28.13 cm. The standard deviation decreased in both cases, indicating greater homogeneity in the results. Conclusions: The program was effective in improving fundamental gymnastics skills, validating the importance of planning adapted to this formative stage.
subject: Artículos Originales
  topic: section
subject: Sports gymnastics, children's training, front-facing role, flexibility, sports initiation.
  topic: keywords
creator: Andrea Elizabeth Rivas Brand
creator: Manuel Gutierrez Cruz
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Andrea Elizabeth Rivas Brand, Manuel Gutierrez Cruz https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-01-16
publication date: 2026-01-16
starting page: e344
ending page: e344

Psychological evaluation in high-performance boxers: An integrated protocol for Guantánamo
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description: Introduction: Psychological preparation is fundamental in elite boxers, especially in regions with sociocultural particularities and resource limitations such as Guantánamo. Objective: to diagnose determining psychological components and validate a contextualized evaluation-intervention protocol for high-performance boxers in Guantánamo. Materials and methods: a sequential explanatory mixed study was carried out with 24 boxers from the provincial preselection (2023-2024). The Psychological Inventory of Sports Performance (IPED) was applied, structured observation and semi-structured interviews. The intervention consisted of 12 weeks of training in visualizing and establishing goals. Results: significant correlations were identified between self-confidence and performance (r=0.82; p<0.01) and stress control and victories (r=0.78; p<0.01). 65% of athletes showed deficits in pre-combat concentration. The intervention improved global psychological indicators by 30% versus the control group (p<0.01), with notable advances in self-confidence (+45%) and emotional control (+45%). Conclusions: self-confidence and stress control are key predictors of performance in guantanamered boxers and the proposed protocol has been shown to be effective and replicable in contexts with socioeconomic limitations.
subject: Artículos Originales
  topic: section
subject: pioneer category
  topic: keywords
subject: classic punches
  topic: keywords
subject: technical skills
  topic: keywords
subject: boxing
  topic: keywords
creator: Yurveny González Quinta
creator: Enrique Rivera Nápoles
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Yurveny González Quinta, Enrique Rivera Nápoles https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-04-07
publication date: 2026-04-07
starting page: e342
ending page: e342
doi: 10.34982/

Teaching tasks of Chemical Kinetics for the initial training of Physical Education teachers
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description: Introduction: Various studies demonstrate the importance of teaching tasks adapted to specific contexts. These tasks strengthen motivation and learning across different subjects. However, no research has been identified on their application in Chemical Kinetics specifically targeted at the initial training of Physical Education teachers. Objective: To develop and implement a system of Chemical Kinetics teaching tasks to improve learning in this unit among fourth-year students at the School of Physical Education Teachers. Materials and methods: We worked with 40 students from the 2018–2019 academic year. An initial and final assessment was conducted using a pedagogical test, a survey, and a self-assessment guide, in three dimensions: content mastery, reflection on learning, and motivation. Percentage analysis and classification into five learning levels were used. The system included 22 tasks, organized into four groups, with stages of motivation, execution, and evaluation. Results: The initial assessment showed 62% of students at a very low level. After implementation, the very high level increased from 10% to 40%, and the very low level decreased to 25%. Participation, motivation, and a connection between Chemistry and sports increased, and Chemical Kinetics was no longer the most difficult subject in midterm and final assessments. Conclusions: The implementation of the system of teaching tasks related to everyday life and professional situations led to an increase in Chemistry learning. This was evidenced by comparing the results of the initial pedagogical test with the final test, and allowed us to verify the feasibility and relevance of this task system.
subject: Artículos Originales
  topic: section
subject: Learning
  topic: keywords
subject: Chemical Kinetics
  topic: keywords
subject: Physical Education
  topic: keywords
subject: teaching tasks
  topic: keywords
creator: Cruz María Vargas Hurtado
creator: Nisdalys Figueredo Trimiño
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Nisdalys Figueredo Trimiño https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-09-04
publication date: 2025-09-04
starting page: e337
ending page: e337
doi: 10.34982/

Technical analysis and effectiveness of mid-range and hree-point shooting in student basketball
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description: Introduction: This study analyzed the technique and effectiveness of mid- and long-range shooting in student basketball players at the Guayas Student Games. Qualitative and quantitative observation instruments were applied, as well as a technical test based on the FIBA ​​protocol. Objective: To analyze the execution technique and effectiveness of mid- and long-range shooting in school players, based on the application of a progressive system of technical exercises. Materials and methods: The study was framed within a mixed-methods (quantitative and qualitative) investigation, of a descriptive-explanatory nature, with a pre-experimental and cross-sectional design. The sample consisted of 15 male athletes. Results: The pre-test revealed significant deficiencies in technical aspects such as balance, flexion, coordination, and follow-through, reflected in low percentages of effectiveness (mid-range: 10–50%; three-point: 0–30%). Conclusions: A progressive exercise system was implemented in four phases, resulting in technical and statistical improvements in the post-test, and demonstrating the influence of this intervention on the participants' athletic performance.
subject: Artículos Originales
  topic: section
subject: performance evaluation
  topic: keywords
subject: mid-range
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subject: basketball shooting
  topic: keywords
subject: shooting technique
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subject: three-point shot
  topic: keywords
creator: Carlos Manuel Carcelén Villegas
creator: Álvaro Espinoza Burgos
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Carlos Manuel Carcelén Villegas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-10-29
publication date: 2025-10-29
starting page: e336
ending page: e336
doi: 10.34982/

Influencia del modelo ATR acumulación–transformación–realización en el rendimiento del equipo femenino de baloncesto
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description: Introduction: This study evaluated the application of the ATR (accumulation-transformation-realization) model in the season planning of the women's basketball team at the State University of Milagro (UNEMI) and its impact on physical, technical, and collective performance. Objective: To determine the impact of the ATR model on the physical and technical performance of the UNEMI women's basketball team. Materials and methods: A quasi-experimental research design with a mixed-methods approach was used. Twelve athletes participated in physical (vertical jump, sprint, aerobic endurance) and technical (free throw, dribbling, passing) tests before and after an eight-week intervention. Descriptive statistics, paired-samples t-tests, and Cohen's coefficient of variation were used. Results: Significant improvements were shown in all areas (p<0.01, large effect sizes: d>0.80). Conclusions: The application of the ATR model promotes the comprehensive development of athletic performance in team sports. This approach offers a solid methodological model for university sports planning.
subject: Artículos Originales
  topic: section
subject: athletes
  topic: keywords
subject: basketball
  topic: keywords
subject: vertical jump
  topic: keywords
subject: sprint
  topic: keywords
subject: aerobic endurance
  topic: keywords
creator: Joe Daniel Quiñonez Villegas
creator: Carlos Hugo Angulo Porozo
creator: Danilo Charchabal Pérez
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Joe Daniel Quiñonez Villegas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-10-29
publication date: 2025-10-29
starting page: e335
ending page: e335
doi: 10.34982/

Offensive tactical actions in 13-14 age group football at the Torremar Bilingual Educational Unit
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description: Introduction: This paper explores the literature on tactical management of football preparation and the implementation of actions based on established tactical principles. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of offensive tactical actions on the performance of 13–14-year-old soccer players (n=15) at the Torremar Bilingual Educational Unit in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Materials and methods: The FUT-SAT test (P+3X3+P) and the official match observation protocol were used during the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Results: A set of tactical actions for penetration, mobility, coverage, space assessment, and offensive unit are offered during the general, special, and competitive stages of the 2024 season. Conclusions: The effectiveness was corroborated through the McNemar statistical test, which with significance values ​​of p value ˂ 0.05 demonstrated significant differences in the tactical principles assessed before and after the proposal was applied in the studied players. The Student t-test was used to compare the percentage of balls that went into offensive sequences and the number of balls shot on goal before and after the proposed actions were applied. These results showed p value ˂ 0.05, demonstrating its effectiveness.
subject: Artículos Originales
  topic: section
subject: tactical principles
  topic: keywords
subject: offensive tactical actions
  topic: keywords
subject: effectiveness
  topic: keywords
creator: Juan Freire Freire
creator: Manuel Gutiérrez Cruz
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Juan Freire Freire, Manuel Gutiérrez Cruz https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-09-04
publication date: 2025-09-04
starting page: e333
ending page: e333
doi: 10.34982/

The isometric exercise elbow plank and body composition in adolescent handball players
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description: Introduction: To analyze the relationship between body composition (BMI, body fat percentage, and fat-free mass) and performance in the isometric elbow plank test in adolescents. Objective: To analyze the relationship between body composition (BMI, body fat percentage, and fat-free mass) and performance in the isometric elbow plank test in adolescents. Materials and methods: Thirty handball players aged 13–14 years participated. Body composition, body mass index, body fat percentage, and fat-free mass were measured, along with the elbow plank resistance time. Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied using R software (v4.4.1). Results: In boys, a significant inverse relationship was found between elbow plank time and two adiposity indicators: BMI (r² = 29.3%) and body fat percentage (r² = 27.9%). Higher fat levels were associated with lower endurance. Fat-free mass showed no significant correlation. In girls, no significant correlations were found, although a slight trend was observed: higher fat linked to lower time, and more muscle to greater endurance. However, confidence intervals crossed zero, so the results are not statistically conclusive. Conclusions: Excess body fat negatively affects core stability in boys. In girls, the relationship was unclear. These findings highlight the importance of promoting healthy body composition to optimize functional performance, prevent injuries, and tailor training to pubertal development.
subject: Artículos Originales
  topic: section
subject: Body composition
  topic: keywords
subject: Elbow plank
  topic: keywords
subject: Arm plank
  topic: keywords
subject: Core stability
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creator: Diomedes Augusto Garcia Hilares
creator: Giancarlo Trelles Maldonado
creator: Giancarlo Giusseppe Alvarado Castillo
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Diomedes Augusto Garcia Hilares https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-09-24
publication date: 2025-09-24
starting page: e332
ending page: e332
doi: 10.34982/

Methodology for establishment regulations for entry into light sailing at the base
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description: Introduction: This work addresses a priority within the Cuban sports system, specifically, to explore contributions related to water sports at the grassroots level, in addition to constituting a task of the project: Training capacities in strategic sectors for the local development of the Caimanera municipality. It is based on a diagnosis, which confirmed that there are persistent deficiencies, including theoretical, methodological, and practical limitations, as well as a lack of pathways and procedures for establishing technical regulations for entry into Light Sailing with an integrative approach, which affects the nascent entry of beginners into the sport of Light Sailing in the Sports Combinations. Based on these results, the scientific problem is proposed: How to contribute to the establishment of technical regulations for entry into Light Sailing at the grassroots level? Objective: To develop a methodology with an integrative approach. for the establishment of technical regulations for entry into Light Sailing at the grassroots level. Materials and methods: The analytical-synthetic and systemic structural functional theoretical methods were used in scientific research. Among the empirical methods were document analysis and expert criteria. As mathematical-statistical methods, descriptive and inferential statistics were employed. Results: A new perspective on the entry process into grassroots water sports is presented, based on a methodology that, in its structure, demonstrates the systemic interrelationship between the conceptual and instrumental apparatus, its components and categories, all supported by the corrective normative method for entry into Light Sailing, its actions, procedures, recommendations, dimensions, indicators with their respective evaluation scales, which, in their functional synergy, contribute to the establishment of technical regulations for entry into Light Sailing at the grassroots level with an integrative approach, confirming its. fe…
subject: Artículos Originales
  topic: section
subject: establishment
  topic: keywords
subject: entry
  topic: keywords
subject: methodology
  topic: keywords
subject: regulation
  topic: keywords
creator: Vladimir Charón La O.
creator: Eudis Milán Leyva
creator: Yuri Torres Acosta
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Vladimir Charón La O., Eudis Milán Leyva, Yuri Torres Acosta https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-01-16
publication date: 2026-01-16
starting page: e330
ending page: e330

Inclusive games in the development of gross motor skills in children with autism spectrum disorder
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description: Introduction: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a special educational need characterized by limited movement of the lower and upper body. It also involves certain repetitive actions that affect motor skills. Objective: To determine whether the implementation of inclusive game design improves gross motor skills in ninth-grade children diagnosed with ASD. Materials and methods: For the purposes of this study, theoretical methods such as analytical-synthetic and bibliographical methods were used to support the theory. The empirical methods used were observation and measurement through the application of the KTK test. Results: The significance of data normality was 0.00, i.e., >0.05. After analysis of the Student's t-test for related samples, the significance was 0.00, which is <0.05, demonstrating the effectiveness of the application of inclusive games in the development of gross motor skills. Similarly, the analysis of the general motor coefficient showed that children with ASD were on a weak scale in the pre-test and increased to normal in the post-test. Conclusions: It is concluded that the appropriate application of inclusive game design, respecting the characteristics of this group of children with adaptations and without using excessive colors and noise, in order not to distract the students' attention, significantly improves the elements of gross motor skills.
subject: Artículos Originales
  topic: section
creator: David Abraham Velastegui Zurita
creator: Cristian Ramiro Chillogallo Pineda
creator: Giceya De La Caridad Maqueira Caraballo
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 David Abraham Velastegui Zurita, Cristian Ramiro Chillogallo Pineda, Giceya De La Caridad Maqueira Caraballo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-07-10
publication date: 2025-07-10
starting page: e329
ending page: e329

The body composition of the elite Cuban female Baseball Players
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description: Introduction: Body composition is defined as the combination of the chemical and/or structural components that comprise the entire organism; chemically they can be discriminated in terms of water, lipids, proteins and minerals; structurally in terms of tissue, masses, organs or organic subsystems. Aim: to establish reference values ​​for the body composition of the average elite Cuban baseball player and by playing positions. Materials and methods: The 21 baseball players were evaluated through the Fractionation method. All were members of the national teams that participated in the first Caribbean Cup, 2022. The baseball players had average chronological and sporting ages of 26.8 and 12.4 years respectively. Results: The baseball players were divided into four groups: pitchers, outfielders, infielders and first base + catchers. Among the main results, it can be seen that the baseball players present average body mass values: 64.3 kg; height: 163.9 cm; ∑6P= 97.5mm; body fat: 20.0%; adipose mass=20.6kg; muscle mass=27.7kg and muscle-bone ratio=5.13; Conclusions: The average baseball player has around 80% active body mass, high adiposity and high values ​​in the muscle-bone ratio.
subject: Artículos Originales
  topic: section
subject: Baseball
  topic: keywords
subject: Body composition
  topic: keywords
subject: Constitution
  topic: keywords
creator: Yannara Quintero Batista
creator: Bergelino Zaldivar Pérez
creator: Lianet Lurdes Setién Boronat
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Yannara Quintero Batista, Bergelino Zaldivar Pérez, Lianet Lurdes Setién Boronat https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-09-04
publication date: 2025-09-04
starting page: e328
ending page: e328
doi: 10.34982/

Methodology for Studying Opponents in Karate Kumite
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description: Introduction: The study of opponents in Karate kumite is a key function within sports intelligence, enabling the anticipation and counteraction of opponents' strategies. In Cuba, limitations have been identified in the systematization and application of this process, affecting the technical-tactical performance of first-category karatekas. Aim: Develop a methodology supported by an system of the study of counters in Karate kumite. Materials and methods: A mixed quasi-experimental design was employed, developed in three phases: diagnosis, implementation, and evaluation. Six first-category Karate coaches participated. Interviews, surveys, structured observation, and a pretest-posttest pre-experiment were used. The analysis combined descriptive and inferential statistics with qualitative triangulation. Results: The methodology allowed the identification and overcoming of deficiencies in the knowledge and practice of studying opponents. The preparation of coaches and the technical-tactical performance of karatekas improved. The system of indicators integrated conceptual, procedural, attitudinal, and statistical dimensions, surpassing previous fragmented approaches. Challenges remain in empirical validation, technological integration, and sample representativeness. Conclusions: The validated methodology offers a replicable protocol for studying opponents in Karate kumite, with a positive impact on the training of coaches and athletes. It is recommended to expand validation to other contexts and strengthen technological integration to optimize sports intelligence in Cuban Karate.
subject: Artículos Originales
  topic: section
subject: performance analysis
  topic: keywords
subject: study of opponents
  topic: keywords
subject: sports intelligence
  topic: keywords
subject: Karate
  topic: keywords
subject: methodology
  topic: keywords
creator: Edsnel Eugenio Daudinot Llibre
creator: Eudis Milán Leyva
creator: Fernando Puente Gamboa
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Edsnel Eugenio Daudinot Llibre, Eudis Milán Leyva, Fernando Puente Gamboa https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-10-31
publication date: 2025-10-31
starting page: e327
ending page: e327
doi: 10.34982/

Intervention strategy with a gender approach for the inclusion of socially disadvantaged students
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description: Introduction: The research is based on a diagnosis, which confirmed the persistence of theoretical limitations for the inclusion of socially disadvantaged students in the practice of water sports, as well as a lack of gender-sensitive pathways and procedures, which denotes inadequate performance by socially disadvantaged students in practice and their exclusion in vulnerable communities. Objective: To develop a gender-sensitive intervention strategy for the inclusion of socially disadvantaged students in the practice of water sports. Materials and methods: The theoretical methods of scientific research employed were analytical-synthetic and systemic structural-functional methods. The empirical methods employed were documentary analysis and expert judgment. The mathematical-statistical methods employed were descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: the new relationships that are revealed in the systemic interrelation between the components and categories of the intervention strategy, based on their definitions, the inclusive corrective method and didactic procedures, which gives the theory its essence, as well as the preventive procedure in the use of water sports as a means of inclusion, corroborating its feasibility based on the evaluative results issued by the selected experts. Conclusions: The intervention strategy fosters the establishment of structural and functional relationships that explain how to contribute to the inclusion of socially disadvantaged students in the practice of water sports in vulnerable communities with a gender perspective. In implementing the intervention strategy, its feasibility was confirmed based on the favorable opinions of the experts.
subject: Artículos Originales
  topic: section
subject: social disadvantage
  topic: keywords
subject: water sports
  topic: keywords
subject: learners; strategy
  topic: keywords
subject: intervention
  topic: keywords
creator: Rafael Charón La O
creator: Yuri Torres Acosta
creator: Eudis Millan Leyva
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Rafael Charón La O, Yuri Torres Acosta, Eudis Millan Leyva https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-10-29
publication date: 2025-10-29
starting page: e326
ending page: e326
doi: 10.34982/

Offensive Tactical Preparation Methodology in Baseball 5
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description: Introduction: this article was developed after identifying theoretical, methodological, and practical shortcomings in the offensive tactical preparation process in 5-a-side baseball. Aim: to develop a methodology that contributes to the improvement of offensive tactics in first-class 5-a-side baseball. Materials and methods: the theoretical methods used for scientific research were analytical-synthetic and systemic structural-functional. The empirical methods used were documentary analysis and expert judgment. The mathematical-statistical methods used were descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: several categories and definitions are incorporated into the study of the contextualized perspective of the tactical preparation process, with emphasis on the offense to be developed in game situations in Baseball 5 to contribute to its integrative approach tempered to the current demands of this sport, susceptible to being used in other sports disciplines, new ways and procedures are offered that promote the establishment of structural and functional relationships for the improvement of offensive tactics in first category Baseball 5 with an integrative approach, corroborating its feasibility from the evaluative results issued by the selected experts. Conclusions: the methodology, designed with a comprehensive approach, facilitates the establishment of structural and functional relationships for improving offensive tactics in first-class 5-a-side baseball. Its application in social practice is instrumental in achieving the proposed objectives. With the application of the methodology, its feasibility was confirmed based on the favorable opinions of experts.
subject: Artículos Originales
  topic: section
subject: Baseball 5
  topic: keywords
subject: Methodology
  topic: keywords
subject: Offensive Tactical
  topic: keywords
creator: Liorvis Savon Matos
creator: Eudis Milán Leyva
creator: Yuri Torres Acosta
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 liorvis savon matos https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-07-10
publication date: 2025-07-10
starting page: e325
ending page: e325

Odychess Approach: A Dialectical, Constructivist, and Adaptive Method for Teaching Chess with Generative Artificial Intelligences
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description: Introduction: Chess teaching has evolved through different approaches; however, traditional methodologies, often based on memorization, contrast significantly with the new possibilities offered by generative artificial intelligence, a technology still little explored in this field. Objective: To empirically validate the effectiveness of the Odychess Approach in improving chess knowledge, strategic understanding, and metacognitive skills in students. Materials and methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted with a pre-test/post-test design and a control group (N=60). The experimental intervention implemented the Odychess Approach, incorporating a Llama 3.3 language model that was specifically adapted using Parameter-Efficient Fine-Tuning (PEFT) techniques to act as a Socratic chess tutor. Quantitative assessment instruments were used to measure chess knowledge, strategic understanding, and metacognitive skills before and after the intervention. Results: The results of the quasi-experimental study showed significant improvements in the experimental group compared to the control group in the three variables analyzed: chess knowledge, strategic understanding, and metacognitive skills. The complementary qualitative analysis revealed greater analytical depth, more developed dialectical reasoning, and greater intrinsic motivation in the students who participated in the Odychess-based intervention. Conclusions: The Odychess Approach represents an effective pedagogical methodology for teaching chess, demonstrating the potential of the synergistic integration of constructivist and dialectical principles with generative artificial intelligence. The implications of this work are relevant for educators and institutions interested in adopting innovative pedagogical technologies and for researchers in the field of AI applied to education, highlighting the transferability of the language model adaptation methodology to other educational domains.
subject: Artículos Originales
  topic: section
subject: artificial intelligence in education
  topic: keywords
subject: dialectical learning
  topic: keywords
subject: adaptive tutoring
  topic: keywords
creator: Ernesto Giralt Hernandez
creator: Lázaro Antonio Bueno Pérez
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Ernesto Giralt Hernandez, Lazaro Antonio Bueno Perez https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-05-15
publication date: 2025-05-15
starting page: e322
ending page: e322

Evaluation of laterality in athletes with hearing impairment in athletics in Santiago de Cuba
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description: Introduction: the project Integral evaluation of sports preparation for athletes with disabilities in high performance has as one of its objectives the diagnosis and evaluation of laterality. However, during sports preparation, the usefulness of laterality in physical-technical-tactical preparation in sports for people with disabilities is not always taken advantage of. Objective: to evaluate laterality in athletes with hearing impairment in athletics in Santiago de Cuba. Materials and methods: the analytic-synthetic and inductive-deductive theoretical methods were applied. Regarding the empirical methods, the documentary analysis and the laterality test were used. Regarding statistics, the descriptive method was used. Results: the evaluation allowed to know the current state of the athletes, from the laterality test and to elaborate methodological actions. Conclusions: theoretical conceptions on laterality are specified, which constitute a determining factor for the optimization of sports training.
subject: Artículos Originales
  topic: section
subject: laterality
  topic: keywords
subject: sport of people with disabilities
  topic: keywords
subject: sport training
  topic: keywords
creator: Liudmila Hernández Soutelo
creator: Alina Bestard Revilla
creator: Patricia Martí Estévez
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Liudmila Hernández Soutelo, Alina Bestard Revilla , Patricia Martí Estévez https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-05-15
publication date: 2025-05-15
starting page: e321
ending page: e321

Balance exercises to develop speed in women's football
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description: Introduction: The present study explores the influence of specific balance exercises on the development of speed in female soccer players. In soccer, these physical abilities are crucial for athletic performance, making this work aimed at optimizing their development through a systematic approach. A longitudinal experimental design was employed to evaluate the impact of a training program based on balance exercises designed to improve speed through postural control and dynamic stability. Objective: To determine the effects of balance exercises on the development of speed in female soccer players. Methods: The Illinois test and 50-meter sprint test were used to compare a numerical variable within the same group at two different moments, pre-test and post-test. Quantitative data were collected and analyzed using statistical methods such as the Shapiro-Wilk normality test and the Student's t-test. These evaluation tools allowed for precise results in real game situations. Results: The post-test data from the Illinois test, which evaluated 100% (15) of the athletes, showed that without equipment, 9 athletes (60%) received an "Excellent" rating, 4 athletes (26.7%) were categorized as "Good," and 2 athletes (13.3%) as "Average." With equipment, 13 athletes (86.7%) reached the "Excellent" category, 2 athletes (13.3%) the "Good" category, and 0 athletes (0%) the "Average" category. The post-test data from the 50m Speed test, which evaluated 100% (15) of the athletes, showed that without equipment, 12 athletes (80%) received an "Excellent" rating, 3 athletes (20%) were categorized as "Good," and 0 athletes (0%) as "Average." With equipment, 11 athletes (73.3%) reached the "Excellent" category, 3 athletes (20%) the "Good" category, and 1 athlete (6.67%) the "Average" category. In both cases, the "Excellent" category was dominant, although the distribution varied slightly between the evaluations with and without equipment. Conclusions: The results show a significant increase i…
subject: Artículos Originales
  topic: section
subject: Exercises
  topic: keywords
subject: balance
  topic: keywords
subject: speed
  topic: keywords
subject: women's soccer
  topic: keywords
creator: Francisco Alexander Ramirez Cabrera
creator: Catherine Lorena Vásconez
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Francisco Alexander Ramirez Cabrera https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-05-15
publication date: 2025-05-15
starting page: e320
ending page: e320

Effects on children and adolescents´s lifestyles after the COVID-19 lockdown: Systematic review
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description: Introduction: The lockdown measures caused by COVID-19 produced significant changes in the lifestyle of children and adolescents. Objective: To understand the effects of the lockdown after the COVID-19 pandemic on the lifestyles of children and adolescents related to physical activity levels, physical fitness, eating habits, sleep patterns, and psychological factors. Materials and methods: A systematic review was carried out following the guidelines established by Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). The electronic databases Medline, SportDiscus, Web of Science, Dialnet, and Scopus were used. The search terms Physical Activity, COVID-19, Adolescents or Children, and Post-pandemic were used. A total of 17 studies published between 2020 and 2024 were selected. Results and conclusions: The analyzed studies indicated a negative effect a decrease in physical activity levels, a deterioration in some physical activity skills and a greater dependence on devices, among others effectsof the lockdown on health-related lifestyles even months after the lockdown in children and adolescents.
subject: Artículos de Revisión
  topic: section
subject: Physical Activity
  topic: keywords
subject: Covid 19
  topic: keywords
subject: Children
  topic: keywords
subject: Adolescent and Post pandemic
  topic: keywords
creator: Beatriz Maroto-Sánchez
creator: Eloy José Villaverde-Caramés
creator: Alba Mayor-Villalaín
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Beatriz Maroto-Sánchez, Eloy José Villaverde-Caramés, Alba Mayor-Villalaín https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-05-15
publication date: 2025-05-15
starting page: e318
ending page: e318

Physical and recreational activities program for alcoholic adolescents in Physical Fducation class
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description: Introduction: The physical and recreational activities program for the inclusion of alcoholic adolescents in physical education classes adopts a methodological approach that combines quantitative and qualitative approaches. Objective: To implement a physical and recreational activities program that will contribute to their inclusion in physical education classes and as a means to eliminate or reduce alcohol consumption. Materials and methods: Theoretical methods include analytical-synthetic, systemic-structural-functional, historical-logical, and inductive-deductive approaches. Empirical methods such as observation, interviews, surveys, and experiments facilitated the study of the background and theoretical criteria regarding current approaches to this problem among adolescents. Results: A needs assessment facilitated the scientific design of the program. Its structure was consolidated into stages and actions with control mechanisms, allowing for a logical and coherent organizational structure in the appropriate use of physical and recreational activities within the adolescent physical education class. Conclusions: Improved participation of adolescents with alcoholism in physical education classes was observed.
subject: Artículos Originales
  topic: section
subject: Physical Education
  topic: keywords
subject: adolescents with alcoholism
  topic: keywords
subject: physical and recreational activities
  topic: keywords
creator: Giovannys Pozo Herrera
creator: Yoel Ortiz Fernández
creator: Asdrubal Landrove Infante
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Asdrubal Landrove Infante https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-07-10
publication date: 2025-07-10
starting page: e317
ending page: e317