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Effects of 16-weeks of strength training on jump height and anthropometric vari...
González-Fernández, Francisco Tomás; Clemente, Filipe Manuel; Rodríguez-García, Lorena; Castillo-Rodriguez, AlfonsoPurpose: The aim of our study was to examine the effect of 16 weeks of strength training on anthropometric characteristics and jump height in semi-professional male players after a pre-season period. Methods: A parallel two-group, longitudinal (pre, post) design was used with physical tests performed before (preintervention) and after (postintervention) the 16-week intervention period. The soccer players were a...
Self-concept and physical activity : differences between high schooland univers...
Onetti-Onetti, Wanesa; Chinchilla-Minguet, José Luis; M. L. Martins, Fernando; Castillo-Rodriguez, AlfonsoThe period of adolescence stands out as a critical and decisive phase, first because it leaves its mark on personality development, which is affected by psychosocial factors, and second because the healthy lifestyle habits acquired during this stage form a foundation for adulthood. The objective of the present study was first to evaluate the levels of participation in physical activities (PA) and of self-concep...