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Promotion of Healthy Habits, Inclusive Sport and Educational Improvement

A special issue of Sports (ISSN 2075-4663).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 1459

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Dr. José Enrique Moral-García

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Department of Teaching Musical, Plastic and Corporal Expression, Universidad de Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain
Interests: children wellbeing; physical education; educational psychology; healthy habits; learning
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues, 

This Special Issue aims to explore the relationship between healthy habits, sports training and alternative sports, emphasizing their role in fostering inclusion among students. In recent years, the promotion of physical activity and alternative sports has gained attention as a means to encourage active lifestyles and enhance the development of social and psychological skills in diverse educational settings. Through an interdisciplinary perspective, this issue seeks to address how different sports training methodologies contribute to inclusive educational environments, the impact of alternative sports on the development of healthy habits, and the role of physical activity in promoting students’ well-being. We welcome original research, systematic reviews and intervention studies that explore these relationships and propose innovative strategies for integrating inclusive and health-promoting sports practices into educational contexts.

Dr. José Enrique Moral-García
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • healthy habits
  • sports training
  • alternative sports
  • inclusion
  • first aid and prevention
  • safety
  • school
  • academic performance
  • active learning.

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“Give Me the Opportunity”: Mixed Ability Sports and Quality of Life in People with Intellectual Disabilities
by Pablo Elipe-Lorenzo, Miguel Ángel Verdugo, Pelayo Diez-Fernández, Brais Ruibal-Lista and Sergio López-García
Sports 2025, 13(7), 208; https://doi.org/10.3390/sports13070208 - 26 Jun 2025
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Over the past decade, a growing body of evidence has highlighted the positive impact of full and equal participation in sport on the quality of life (QoL) of people with intellectual disabilities (IDs). However, access to mainstream sports remains limited due to persistent [...] Read more.
Over the past decade, a growing body of evidence has highlighted the positive impact of full and equal participation in sport on the quality of life (QoL) of people with intellectual disabilities (IDs). However, access to mainstream sports remains limited due to persistent barriers, which leads to low participation levels among people with IDs. In this context, the Mixed Ability (MA) model offers an innovative approach by promoting the inclusion of people with and without disabilities in the same mainstream teams, without classification processes or modifications to the rules of the sport. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the relationship between rugby MA and the QoL and the needs of players with IDs. Using a convergent mixed methods design, the quantitative aspect involved 46 participants aged 18–57, engaged in eight different rugby teams, while the qualitative component included a focus group with four ID players from a rugby team. The findings revealed a positive correlation between higher QoL and the duration of participation in mainstream sports among the participants. Furthermore, a positive trend was also observed among individuals with moderate and severe intellectual disabilities. Qualitatively, participants highlighted the model’s emphasis on inclusivity, familial bonds, enjoyment, community spirit, active engagement, and opportunities to experience new activities. The shift towards inclusion requires modifying the community so that every person has opportunities to lead a valuable, meaningful, and self-determined life. In this sense, the MA sports model emerges as a potent instrument for fostering inclusive communities and enhancing the QoL of people with IDs. Full article
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Table Tennis as a Tool for Physical Education and Health Promotion in Primary Schools: A Systematic Review
by M. A. Ortega-Zayas, A. J. Cardona-Linares, M. Lecina, N. Ochiana, A. García-Giménez and F. Pradas
Sports 2025, 13(8), 251; https://doi.org/10.3390/sports13080251 - 31 Jul 2025
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Racket sports are very popular not only in professional sports but also among recreational players. As a result, their impact on the field of education has grown significantly in recent years. Table tennis (TT) offers significant advantages in terms of skill acquisition and [...] Read more.
Racket sports are very popular not only in professional sports but also among recreational players. As a result, their impact on the field of education has grown significantly in recent years. Table tennis (TT) offers significant advantages in terms of skill acquisition and health improvement. Nevertheless, its application within physical education (PE) curricula remains undetermined. The aim of this systematic review was to analyze the use of TT as educational content in the subject of PE in primary school. The PRISMA 2020 methodology was used to conduct the systematic review. Six databases (ERIC, Pubmed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Sport Discus, and Web of Science) were used during the search process. The search cutoff date was December 31, 2024. After applying the eligibility criteria, 3595 articles were found. Only seven studies were selected for the final analysis and the data included 1526 students from primary school. The results indicate that TT is rarely used in primary education during PE classes. Research indicates interest among teachers and students in playing it during PE. Furthermore, due to the benefits, motivation, and interest this sport generates, educational experiences have been developed, such as roundtable discussions, table top tennis, balloon TT, and TT triathlon. A lack of materials, facilities, and teacher training for teaching this sport is notable. The teaching experiences analyzed in this review confirm that TT is a highly versatile and interesting sport as a subject matter in school PE. The use of TT allows for innovative, comprehensive, and inclusive PE, thanks to the sport’s multiple possibilities. Given its adaptability and low entry barrier, TT could serve as an effective tool for increasing children’s physical activity levels, improving motor skills, and fostering social–emotional development. However further research is needed to quantify its impact on health outcomes such as cardiovascular fitness or obesity prevention. Full article
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