Tag Archives: soccer

Sport-related concussion in soccer

concussion in soccer

A concussion is a sudden, temporary change in consciousness caused by traumatic biomechanical forces impacting the brain, either directly or indirectly (Khurana and Kaye, 2012). Sport-related concussions (SRCs) have become a growing concern, particularly in soccer, which has higher concussion rates compared to other sports (Pierpoint and Collins, 2021). For example, NCAA soccer athletes have concussion rates of 0.28 (men) …

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Proprioceptive training methods (PTM) in female soccer players

Proprioceptive training

This systematic review aims to explore the impact of proprioceptive training methods (PTM) on female soccer players, as previous studies have focused mainly on men’s soccer. The review seeks to address the gap in research and consolidate the findings regarding the effectiveness of PTM in women’s soccer. Proprioception refers to the central nervous system’s sensitivity to feedback from bones, joints, …

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An investigation into the effect of audiences on the soccer penalty kick

penalty kick

Audiences exert significant influence on the behaviors of those being watched, as evident in professional soccer matches where crowd reactions can reach up to 120 dB. The presence of a home audience is linked to the home team advantage effect, enhancing motivation and potentially biasing referee decisions. While research confirms the positive impact of home audiences on team performance, their …

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Peer aggression in soccer in Quebec among U12 to U18 elite players of sport study programs: differences according to age and player’s role

aggression in soccer

This study examines aggression in soccer school programs in Quebec (U12 to U18), focusing on verbal and physical intimidation and violence. Surveying 609 elite players aged 12 to 17, the prevalence of aggression increases with age, plateauing after 14-15 years, except for verbal intimidation witnessed, which continues to rise. Players predominantly identify as witnesses, followed by victims and bullies. Significant …

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