Small-sided games (SSG) are played on a small pitch, often using modified rules and
involving a smaller number of players. This article aimed to critically analyse the literature to …

Introduction Psychological aspects of sport are key in maintaining athlete motivation and
make a difference in competitive outcomes. Adjustments to training may be necessary …

Introduction High-intensity interval training (HIIT) and small-sided games (SSG) have been
applied and tested for athletes in order to enhance the soccer performance. For this reason …

This study aimed to evaluate the technical-tactical, perceptual and mental demands of
basketball small-sided games (SSGs). Twelve male semi-professional players participated …

This study aimed to assess the effects of the total quality of recovery and well-being indices
(self-ratings of sleep during the preceding night, stress, fatigue and delayed onset muscle …

Verbal encouragement (VE) can be used by physical education (PE) practitioners for
boosting motivation during exercise engagement. The purpose of this study was to …

BackgroundMood plays an important role in our life which is illustrated by the disruptive
impact of aberrant mood states in depression. Although vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) has …

Verbal encouragement (VE) is considered as external motivation provided by physical
education teacher. For this reason, this study aimed to examine the effects of VE on …

Looking for useful and motivational strategies for promoting healthy habits and improving
cognitive functioning in young populations, the aim of the present study was to determine if a …

Introduction Intensified training periods (IT) are associated with fatigue increase and
psychological variations. Objective This investigation aimed to examine the perceived well …