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Advances in Sports, Exercise and Health, Second Edition

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025 | Viewed by 428

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Department of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, eCampus University, 22060 Novedrate, Italy
Interests: walking; running; posture; kinesiolgy; 3D motion analysis; foot plantar pressure; inertial sensors; injury prevention; sport biomechanics
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Dear Colleagues,

Interest in sports science, exercise, and health is continuously growing, now encompassing a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines. Initially centred around physiology and medicine, interest in this field has expanded its horizons to involve a multitude of sectors.

In particular, sports performance analysis has gained enormous visibility in the past decade, with significant implications not only in the sporting realm but also in broader areas of general exercise science and public health. The advent of new technologies, sports analytics, and wearable devices has further enhanced this field, providing new evidence that benefits not only athletes but also a much wider population.

With this Special Issue, we aim to share the latest advances in this fascinating field, offering a platform where academic and industrial experts can discuss and identify solutions to emerging problems. Potential topics of interest include but are not limited to the following:

  • Reliability and validity in data measurement in performance analysis, extendable to the field of health.
  • The use of sports performance indicators in health prevention.
  • The introduction of new technologies to monitor adherence to international guidelines on physical activity.
  • The optimisation of sports equipment to improve performance, with applications in both the sporting and health prevention realms.
  • The integration of related areas, such as nutrition, to enhance benefits for a broader audience.
  • Innovations in monitoring performance, health, and workload.

We count on your valuable collaboration and participation in this Special Issue.

Best regards,

Dr. Gian Mario Migliaccio
Dr. Luca Russo
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • sports science
  • exercise
  • public health
  • performance analysis
  • health prevention
  • wearable devices
  • sports analytics
  • physical activity
  • sports nutrition

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Performance Predictors in Elite Athletes: Evaluating the Role of Eccentric Utilization Ratio and Mechanical Power Outputs
by Selman Kaya and Mehmet Ersöz
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(14), 7832; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15147832 - 12 Jul 2025
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Abstract
This study aimed to examine the relationship between the eccentric utilization ratio (EUR) and sprint, change of direction (COD), change of direction deficit (CODD%), and vertical jump performance, including countermovement jump (CMJ) and squat jump (SJ). A total of 32 elite athletes (16 [...] Read more.
This study aimed to examine the relationship between the eccentric utilization ratio (EUR) and sprint, change of direction (COD), change of direction deficit (CODD%), and vertical jump performance, including countermovement jump (CMJ) and squat jump (SJ). A total of 32 elite athletes (16 women and 16 men) participated. Performance was evaluated using force platforms and photocell timing systems during CMJ, SJ, 30 m sprint, and Pro-Agility tests. Pearson correlation and simple linear regression analyses were used to assess the relationships between EUR and performance variables. The results revealed that EUR was significantly associated with CMJ height (r = 0.587, p = 0.017) and 0–10 m sprint performance (r = 0.516, p = 0.041) in female athletes, whereas no significant relationships were found in males (r < 0.20, p > 0.05) for all performance variables. In contrast, strength–power metrics such as eccentric peak power (ECCPP), eccentric mean power (ECCMP), concentric mean power (CONMP), and peak power (PP) showed stronger associations with all performance variables, including COD, sprint segments, and jump tests. In conclusion, although EUR demonstrated limited predictive value particularly in male athletes directly measured strength–power variables appear to be more reliable indicators of athletic performance. These findings highlight the importance of prioritizing eccentric and concentric power outputs in performance assessment and individualized training strategies. Full article
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