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Conceptualising quality early childhood education: Learning from young children in Brazil and South Africa through creative and play‐based methods

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract Early childhood has increasingly been acknowledged as a vital time for all children. Inclusive and quality education is part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, with the further specification that all children have access to quality pre‐primary education.
Laura H. V. Wright, Irene Rizzini, Malibongwe Gwele, Lynn McNair, Cristina Laclette Porto, Marsha Orgill, E. Kay M. Tisdall, Malcolm Bush, Linda Biersteker   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

On the development of a soccer player performance rating system for the English premier league [PDF]

, 2012
The EA Sports Player Performance Index is a rating system for soccer players used in the top two tiers of soccer in England—the Premier League and the Championship.
Folker, DE, McHale, IG, Scarf, PA
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‘Soccer supporter's wrist’ [PDF]

Injury, 1970
Hyperextension injury to the wrists occured in seven adolescents attending football matches in this country. Clinical details of these injuries are recorded and the mechanism of injury is discussed.
openaire   +3 more sources

Soccer and Disability, Is It Possible? Analysis of the Learning and Coaching Context in Spain

Sports, 2023
Coaching a youth soccer player is important, and the coach’s role is key. Actually, there is no profile or coaching program for grassroots-soccer coaches that favor the practice of soccer and disability, according to different research and experts.
Antonio Burgos-García
doaj   +1 more source

Sport officiating recruitment, development, and retention

Current Issues in Sport Science, 2017
The purpose of this article is to report on the outcome of a two-day consensus-building exercise amongst sport scientists and sport practitioners interested in the recruitment, development, and retention of sport officials.  Twenty participants including
Lori A. Livingston, Susan L. Forbes, Nicky Pearson, Tony Camacho, Nick Wattie, Paul Varian   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of intermittent negative pressure and active recovery therapies in the post-match period in elite soccer players: A randomized, parallel arm, comparative study

Biomedical Human Kinetics, 2020
Study aim: This study compared the effects of intermittent negative pressure therapy (INPT) vs. active recovery therapy (ART) on post-match physiological parameters such as serum CK level and skin temperature of the lower limbs in elite soccer players.
Maior Alex Souto, Tannure Marcio, Eiras Fábio, de Sá Ferreira Arthur   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of closed-skill bodyweight strength exercises on jumping skill in youth soccer players [PDF]

Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences, 2023
Background: Participation in soccer training is beneficial for the development of energetic motor abilities and coordination abilities. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of closed-skill bodyweight resistance exercises which differ in their
Marcin Krawczyk, Mariusz Pociecha, Mariusz Ozimek, Jamie Tallent, Jakub Porąbka   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of creatine monohydrate supplementation on simulated soccer performance [PDF]

, 2014
Purpose: To determine the effects of acute short-term creatine (Cr) supplementation on physical performance during a 90-min soccer-specific performance test. Methods: A double-blind, placebo-controlled experimental design was adopted during which 16 male
Abt, Grant, Kilding, Andrew E., Williams, Jeremy   +2 more
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HIV knowledge, risky behaviours and public health care services attendance among adolescents from the Grassroot soccer Zimbabwe programme

BMC Health Services Research, 2020
Background Interventions aimed at improving accessing of health care services, including HIV testing, remain a priority in global HIV eradication efforts.
Mayibongwe Louis Mzingwane, Greanious Alfred Mavondo, Fennie Mantula, Claudinos Mapfumo, Calleta Gwatiringa, Bhekimpilo Moyo, Primrose Dube, Cynthia Nombulelo Chaibva   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Examining the value of mental health awareness training for soccer coaching license candidates

Apunts Sports Medicine
Many coaches encounter athletes and/or staff members with mental health concerns. Recognizing and referring individuals to support resources is vital for providing necessary assistance.
Laura McLane, José M. Oliva-Lozano, Michele Kerulis, Rick Cost, Jessica Bartley, George Chiampas   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source