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New Perspectives on Kinesiology and Functional Morphology in Team Sports
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New Perspectives on Kinesiology and Functional Morphology in Team Sports

A special issue of Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology (ISSN 2411-5142). This special issue belongs to the section "Kinesiology and Biomechanics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 2819

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Dr. Łukasz Rydzik

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Institute of Sports Science, University of Physical Education, 31-571 Cracow, Poland
Interests: kickboxing; training effects; training performance; sports physiology; brain activity; brain injury; brain punch
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Prof. Dr. Michał Spieszny

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Institut of Sports Science, University of Physical Education, 31-571 Cracow, Poland
Interests: sports theory; physical culture; training; health-related fitness
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Prof. Dr. Tadeusz Ambrozy

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Institute of Sports Sciences, University of Physical Education, 31-571 Krakow, Poland
Interests: physical fitness; training; training strain; training control individual sports; martial arts combat sports; performance analysis technical and tactical preparation; trainer control
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, titled "New Perspectives on Kinesiology and Functional Morphology in Team Sports", explores the evolving understanding of how human movement and body structure influence athletic performance in team sports.

Kinesiology, the scientific study of body movement, plays a crucial role in optimizing performance, injury prevention, and recovery. Functional morphology, which examines how body structures relate to function, is equally important for enhancing the efficiency of athletes in team dynamics.

This research highlights the importance of individualized assessments and training, emphasizing that athletes in team sports, despite playing similar roles, possess unique morphological and biomechanical profiles. The combination of kinesiology and functional morphology allows for tailored conditioning programs that target specific physical needs, improving overall team performance. This work also underscores the role of technological advancements in tracking and analyzing movements, providing deeper insights into how athletes perform during games. By integrating these perspectives, coaches and sports scientists can foster more effective training regimens that align with the natural strengths and weaknesses of each player, ultimately enhancing team cohesion, performance, and injury resilience. These new approaches reflect the growing interdisciplinary nature of sports science, blending biomechanics, physiology, and cutting-edge technology.

Dr. Łukasz Rydzik
Prof. Dr. Michał Spieszny
Prof. Dr. Tadeusz Ambrozy
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology is an international peer-reviewed open access quarterly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • team sports
  • movement
  • body structure
  • athletic performance
  • assessments
  • training

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Influence of Biological Maturation on the Career Trajectory of Football Players: Does It Predict Elite Success?
by Saül Aixa-Requena, Albert Gil-Galve, Alejandro Legaz-Arrese, Vicenç Hernández-González and Joaquín Reverter-Masia
J. Funct. Morphol. Kinesiol. 2025, 10(2), 153; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk10020153 - 30 Apr 2025
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Background: Early-maturing players tend to have physical advantages during formative stages, but it remains unclear whether these advantages translate into long-term professional success. This study examines how biological maturation influences participation and career trajectories in youth football. Methods: Anthropometric and competitive data were [...] Read more.
Background: Early-maturing players tend to have physical advantages during formative stages, but it remains unclear whether these advantages translate into long-term professional success. This study examines how biological maturation influences participation and career trajectories in youth football. Methods: Anthropometric and competitive data were collected from 47 players (13.53 ± 1.08 years) in a top-tier academy during the 2010–2011 season. The maturation status was assessed using the Tanner–Whitehouse II RUS method, and the career outcomes were tracked in 2024–2025. Results: Early-maturing players showed higher anthropometric values and greater participation. However, late maturers were more likely to reach professional football (p = 0.003), with all players competing in the top five European leagues belonging to the late-maturing group. Conclusions: Early maturation does not guarantee professional success. Strategies such as bio-banding and personalized training can reduce biases and support talent development, highlighting the need for a more holistic approach to player evaluation. Full article
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Neuromuscular Control Deficits After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Pilot Study Using Single-Leg Functional Tests and Electromyography
by Ayrton Moiroux--Sahraoui, Jean Mazeas, Maxime Gold, Georgios Kakavas and Florian Forelli
J. Funct. Morphol. Kinesiol. 2025, 10(1), 98; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk10010098 - 19 Mar 2025
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Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate neuromuscular control and muscle activation patterns in individuals following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, compared to healthy controls. Methods: A cross-sectional comparative study was conducted following STROBE guidelines, including 16 participants (ACL group: n = 9; [...] Read more.
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate neuromuscular control and muscle activation patterns in individuals following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, compared to healthy controls. Methods: A cross-sectional comparative study was conducted following STROBE guidelines, including 16 participants (ACL group: n = 9; control group: n = 7). Participants performed the single-leg squat (SLS) test and the single-leg drop landing (SLDL) test. Neuromuscular control was assessed using the Qualitative Analysis of Single-Leg Loading Score (QASLS), while gluteus medius and vastus medialis activation were recorded using surface electromyography. Results: The ACL group showed significantly higher QASLSs in the SLS test (p = 0.0113), indicating poorer movement quality, while no difference was found in the SLDL test (p = 0.5484). Gluteus medius activation was lower in the ACL group during the SLS test (p = 0.0564), and vastus medialis activation was higher but not significantly different (p = 0.095). Conclusions: These findings highlight persistent neuromuscular deficits post-ACL-reconstruction, particularly in SLS tasks, reinforcing the need for targeted rehabilitation strategies focusing on hip stabilization and quadriceps motor control to optimize movement quality and reduce reinjury risk. Full article
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Content Validity of a New Soccer (Football) Return-to-Play Test: The RONDO-TEST
by Sergi Matas, Carlos Lalín, Francisco Corbi, Antoni Planas-Anzano, José M. Moya, Sebastià Mas-Alòs and Xavier Peirau-Terés
J. Funct. Morphol. Kinesiol. 2025, 10(1), 3; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk10010003 - 25 Dec 2024
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Objectives: The aim was to assess the content validity of a new field test on general and soccer-specific motor skills before return to play. Methods: The RONDO-TEST was assessed by a Delphi panel for its content validity. It included a survey to evaluate [...] Read more.
Objectives: The aim was to assess the content validity of a new field test on general and soccer-specific motor skills before return to play. Methods: The RONDO-TEST was assessed by a Delphi panel for its content validity. It included a survey to evaluate 16 items related to the test consisting of four 10 m lines which cross over at their mid-point, resulting in eight 5 m sectors that include locomotor skills (speeding, moving sideways, side cutting, and jumping) and soccer-specific technical skills (dribbling, slalom course, and kicking/passing). The content validity was calculated with the Aiken’s V coefficient of acceptance at 0.69 and 95% of confidence interval. Results: Eight experts participated in the Delphi and agreed on the administration procedures after three rounds of suggestions. Major changes included the order of execution and the descriptions of the sectors. The results showed consensus (V = 1, maximum acceptance) for the clarity of instructions, the relevance of the skills to be evaluated, the order of execution, the materials and the relevance of measuring total and partial sector times. Conclusions: The RONDO-TEST may be feasible and simple to administer and evaluate technical functional skills (actions) and condition-related abilities (e.g., the ability to repeat the test, fatigue curve, etc.), which are relevant aspects for return to play under optimum conditions. Full article
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