Journal of Sports and Motor Development and Learning

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The Relationship between Self-Supportive Behaviors, Basic Psychological Needs, Sleep Quality, and Mindfulness in Athletes

Zohreh Khalilpourshiraz; Behzad Behzadnia; Mohammad Taghi Aghdasi

Volume 18, Issue 1 , April 2026

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2024.381111.1795

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Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between self-supportive behaviors, basic psychological needs, sleep quality, and mindfulness in athletes.Methods: This research employed a descriptive‑correlational design. The study population consisted of male and female athletes aged ... Read More

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Comparison of Linear, Nonlinear, Differential, and TGFU Methods on Creativity and Decision-making in Futsal among Typically Developing, DCD, and ADHD Children: An Emphasis on Inclusive Education

Behzad Mohammadi Orangi; Mehdi Shahbazi; Behnaz Bakhshinezhad

Volume 18, Issue 1 , April 2026

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2025.383679.1801

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Introduction:This study aimed to compare linear, nonlinear, differential, and TGfU methods on individual and team creativity and decision‑making in combination with inclusive education.Methods: To achieve this goal, 64 male children (mean age = 10.22 ± 1.73 years) were selected as ... Read More

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Effect of Combining Physical Activity and Functional Imagery on Psychomotor and Sleep Quality in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder

ebrahim norouzi; Habibolah Khazaie

Volume 18, Issue 1 , April 2026

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2025.386950.1815

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Introduction: Numerous studies have shown that physical activity can serve as an effective therapeutic intervention for depression. However, recent research has emphasized the importance of integrating psychological techniques such as functional imagery into exercise programs. Therefore, the aim of the ... Read More Introduction: Numerous studies have shown that physical activity can serve as an effective therapeutic intervention for depression. However, recent research has emphasized the importance of integrating psychological techniques such as functional imagery into exercise programs. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of a combined program of physical activity and functional imagery on psychomotor indices and sleep quality in individuals with major depressive disorder.Methods: In this clinical trial, 60 patients with major depressive disorder (mean age = 32.92 years, SD = 4.7) were randomly assigned to three groups: a physical activity group, a combined group (physical activity and functional imagery), and a control group. All participants were evaluated at four stages: pretest, an 8‑week intervention, posttest, and a 1‑month follow‑up. The measured variables included depressive symptoms (Beck Depression Inventory), anxiety (Beck Anxiety Inventory), sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index), and reaction time (Nelson Movement Speed Test). Data were analyzed using two‑way mixed analysis of variance (within‑subjects factors: pretest, posttest, and follow‑up; between‑subjects factors: physical activity, combined, and control) and Bonferroni post hoc tests.Results: The results showed that the combined group significantly reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety and improved reaction time compared to the control group. Both intervention groups were effective in reducing depressive symptoms, but only the combined group was effective in improving sleep quality.Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that the combination of physical activity and functional imagery is a comprehensive and effective therapeutic approach for depression. This method not only alleviates symptoms of depression and anxiety but also improves psychomotor indices. The results of this study could contribute to improving treatment programs for patients with major depressive disorder.

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Comparison and Correlation Analysis of Mood States and Mental Skills in Elite and Non-Elite Athletes of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province

Ali Shafizadeh; Jaleh Bahramian; Golamali Mirzaeian; Farshad Abbasi

Volume 18, Issue 1 , April 2026

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2025.385903.1813

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Introduction: Mood states and mental skills of athletes are directly related to the enhancement and maintenance of their skilled performance. This study aimed to compare the mood states and mental skills of elite and non‑elite athletes in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province and to determine the relationship ... Read More Introduction: Mood states and mental skills of athletes are directly related to the enhancement and maintenance of their skilled performance. This study aimed to compare the mood states and mental skills of elite and non‑elite athletes in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province and to determine the relationship between them.Methods: The study population consisted of 111 male and female athletes from Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province across 18 sports disciplines. Based on their competition results over the previous three years, they were assigned to elite and non‑elite groups. According to predefined criteria, 48 elite and 63 non‑elite athletes were selected. Athletes’ mood states were assessed using the Brunel Mood Scale Questionnaire, and their mental skills were assessed using the Ottawa Mental Skills Assessment Tool‑3 (OMSAT‑3).Results: The results showed no significant differences between the elite and non‑elite groups in terms of sports background, gender, or number of athletes. Significant differences were found between the two groups in the mood subscales of vigor, confusion, calmness, and happiness, as well as in the positive and negative mood subscales and the total mood state score. There was also a significant difference between the elite and non‑elite groups in the total mental skills score and in psychophysical skills. Basic skills in the elite group, as well as psychophysical, cognitive, and total mental skills in both elite and non‑elite groups, showed a direct and significant relationship with positive mood. Additionally, the total mental skills score had a direct and significant relationship with the total mood state score in the non‑elite group, whereas in the elite group, this relationship was inverse but not significant.Conclusion: To enhance athletes’ performance and achieve better results in competitions, it is recommended that psychological programs focus on positive mood and basic mental skills.

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The Effect of Demonstration Angle on Quiet Eye Duration and Learning of Mini-Basketball Free Throw in 10-12-year-old girls

Kayvan Norouzi; Leila Atri; Saleh Rafiee; Mohialdin Bahari

Volume 18, Issue 1 , April 2026

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2025.386647.1814

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Introduction:Observational learning is one of the important approaches in teaching motor skills and can lead to performance improvement by directing attention and optimizing visual strategies. One of the key indicators in this field is the quiet eye, which plays a critical role in the accuracy of aiming-based ... Read More

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The Effect of Mindfulness and PETTLEP Imagery on Competitive State Anxiety and the Performance of Equestrian Athletes of Show Jumping Discipline

Volume 16, Issue 2 , June 2024, , Pages 83-99

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2023.364125.1745

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Introduction: The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness training and PETTLEP imagery on competitive state anxiety and the performance of equestrian athletes.Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, which was conducted with a pre-test-post-test design and a control group, ... Read More

The Role of Meta-Motivational Dominance in Predicting Competitive Anxiety and Salivary Cortisol in Elite Athletics: Reversal Theory Approach

Volume 17, Issue 3 , September 2025, , Pages 5-18

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2022.232544.1240

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.Introduction: The present study aimed to determine the role of meta-motivational dominance in predicting competitive anxiety and salivary cortisol in elite track and field athletes.Methods: Ninety elite track and field athletes participated in this study. The Goal-Oriented Dominance Scale was used to ... Read More

Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy and its Effectiveness on Anxiety, Depression, and Anger Caused by Trauma in Injured Athletes

Volume 16, Issue 1 , March 2024, , Pages 5-19

https://doi.org/10.22059/jmlm.2022.333519.1621

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Introduction: Sports injuries are often associated with emotional and psychological challenges. Psychologists and team physicians should examine emotional reactions in addition to assessing physical factors. This research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral group therapy on ... Read More

The Effect of School-Based Physical Activity Intervention, the Daily Mile on Physical Literacy and Quality of Life in Elementary School Boys

Volume 17, Issue 2 , July 2025, , Pages 19-41

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2024.377628.1781

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Introduction: Declining levels of physical activity among elementary school students have become a significant public health concern. The Daily Mile is an innovative physical activity intervention that has a positive impact on health markers. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of a school-based ... Read More

The Effect of the Teaching Games for Understanding Approach on Fundamental Motor Skills and Executive Functions in Economically Deprived Children

Volume 16, Issue 2 , June 2024, , Pages 67-81

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2024.359097.1724

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Background: Identifying the theoretical frameworks and intervention components in socio-economically deprived communities to improve their performance in various aspects of development, can be effective. Therefore, there is a need to review more recent literature that reports the effectiveness of interventions ... Read More

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The Effect of Mental Fatigue on Performance Accuracy and Brain Activity in Pistol Athletes (EEG Study)

Zahra Fathirezaie; Robab Basel Younes; Mohammad Taghi Aghdasi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 31 December 2024

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2024.383686.1802

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Introduction: Mental fatigue significantly impacts sports performance, particularly in precision-oriented disciplines such as air pistol shooting. This research aims to investigate the effects of mental fatigue on performance accuracy and alpha wave activity with EEG in air pistol athletes. Method: This ... Read More

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The Effect of a Course of Target Training based on a Difficulty Index on the Balance of the Elderly

seyedehakhtar hesari; hamid reza tahery torbaty; Alireza Sabery Kakhki

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 02 February 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2025.388370.1820

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Introduction: Therefore, the aim of the present study was to examine the effect of a course of targeted exercises based on a difficulty index on the balance of the elderly. Methods: In this semi-experimental study, which was conducted with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group, 75 elderly ... Read More

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The Effect of virtual reality exercise with emphasizing on environmental enrichment on continuous performance and brain waves in patients with Parkinson’s disease

leila ghandehari alavijeh; hamidreza taheri torbati; alireza saberi kakhki

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 19 February 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2025.387217.1816

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This study investigated the effects of a selected virtual reality exercise program emphasizing environmental enrichment on continuous performance and brain waves in patients with Parkinson’s disease. This was a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test/post-test with a control group. The sample consisted ... Read More

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Design and Development of The Intelligent Sport Talent Identification Model Based on Artificial Neural Network Algorithm

Mostafa Hajlofalian; Faeze Heydari; Elham Dehghan Niri

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 04 March 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2025.387595.1817

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Introduction: Sports talent identification (STI) is a complex process that benefits from insights across various scientific fields to enhance credibility. Nowadays, artificial intelligence has proven effective in prediction and classification tasks. Given that talent identification fundamentally revolves ... Read More

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Examining changes in warm-up decrement using cognitive interventions in billiard players; focusing on types of self-talk

saeed shokri; , Mohammad Taghi Aghdasi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 15 March 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2025.388856.1821

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Introduction: A warm-up decrement is a temporary and fleeting decrease in an individual's performance that occurs following a short-term rest period. It can be reduced by practicing cognitive techniques during the rest period. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect ... Read More

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The Effect of Dyad Training on the improvement and sustainability Executive Functions of Table tennis Players: An examination of high and low cognitive load

elahe siavashi; ayoub hashemi; abouzar saadatian

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 30 April 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2025.388019.1819

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Introduction: The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of different cognitive conditions in dyad trainings on the improvement and stability of executive functions (working memory, response inhibition) of table tennis players. ‎Methods: In a semi-experimental study with a pre-test-post-test ... Read More

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The effect of stereotype threat and conception of ability on working memory and soccer dribbling learning in female students.

Hassan Mohammadzade; sara soltanifar; zahra afazeli

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 07 May 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2025.387711.1818

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Introduction: The purpose of this investigation was to examine the effects of gender stereotypes threat and conceptions of Ability on (a) motor performance (soccer dribbling) and (b) working memory (2- back) in young adolescent girls. Methods: Ninety participants (Mage = 14.02 years old) were randomly ... Read More

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The Effect of Virtual Reality Training on Gross and Fine Motor Skills of Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)‎

Foad Niknasab; Mahmoud Sheikh; Fazlollah Bagherzadeh; Davood Homanian; Ali Moghadamzadeh

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 21 May 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2025.393957.1839

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Introduction: CTherefore, the present study was conducted to investigate the effect of virtual reality training on gross and fine motor skills in children with developmental coordination disorder. Methods: In this semi-experimental study with a repeated measures design, 24 boys aged 7 to 10 years from ... Read More

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Effects of Non-invasive Brain Stimulation (Single and Multiple Sessions) on Executive Functions in Novice Tennis Players

heidar hanoon; ali heyrani; ehsan amiri

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 31 May 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2025.393235.1837

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Introduction: This research investigates the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation, in one or more sessions, on the executive functions of novice tennis players. Methods: 27 novice male tennis players (mean age 20.29 ± 0.29) were randomly and double-blindly divided into three groups: experimental ... Read More

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The Role of Quality Mother-Child Movement Time on Attachment Style and Anxiety in Children Aged 3-5 Years

Vahid Khajeh; Zohreh Meshkati

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 30 June 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2025.390486.1824

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Introduction: Early childhood parent-child relationship is vital to emotional development and mental health, this study was intended to explore a movement-based (quality time) relationship between mothers and their preschool-aged Childs and the outcome on attachment styles and anxiety symptoms. Methods: ... Read More

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The effect of Purposeful challenge Games on motor proficiency of children with developmental coordination disorder: an application of challenge point framework

Arash Saeedi; Marziye Balali; Shahab Parvinpour; Negar arazeshi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 08 July 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2025.394074.1840

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The purpose of this research was to investigate the effect of Purposeful challenging games on motor proficiency in children with developmental coordination disorder. ‎The current research is semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design. The statistical population of the present study included ... Read More

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The role of perceived competence in moderating the effect of Gender Stereotype Threat on Learning Pétanque Throwing Skill

zahra kiyamanesh; rasool zeidabadi; zahra estiri

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 12 July 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2025.392272.1834

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Background: Stereotype threat and perceived competence are socio-cognitive variables that can greatly impact individuals' cognitive and motor performance. This research aimed to investigate the role of perceived competence, a psychological characteristicthat develops during childhood, in mitigating ... Read More

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The effect of perceptual motor training with self-control feedback and control examiner on balance and reaction time of 6-8 years children

hanieh hamedinasab; fatemeh rezaee; ahmad nikravan

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 16 July 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2025.389153.1822

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: Perceptual performance plays an important role in acquisition of children's skills, and perceptual-motor speed exercises and balance are effective in future professional success. The aim of this research was to determine the effectiveness of perceptual-motor exercises with self-control feedback ... Read More

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The Effect of Futsal Training Using Teaching Games for Understanding (TGFU) and Tactical Game (TGA) Methods on Performance and Enjoyment of Sports for Students

Haleh Hashempoor; hasan mohammadzade

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 03 August 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2025.391474.1831

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Introduction: The method and manner of teaching can be one of the factors affecting the amount of learning in sports and its sense of fun in sports activities in school and other educational environments. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of futsal teaching using the teaching ... Read More

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A Comparison of the Effects of Task-Relevant Attentional Focus Instructions on Dart-Throwing Performance in Male Students

Mehdi Babak; Hasan Mohammadzadeh; Masahiro Yamada

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 18 August 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2025.390891.1827

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Introduction: External attentional focus has been shown to enhance motor performance compared to internal attentional focus. Recently, studies have suggested that this effect may depend on the type of task-relevant instructions provided. The present study aimed to compare the effects of task-relevant ... Read More

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The effect of 12 weeks of submaximal aerobic training on improving balance, flexibility, and bilateral coordination in patients with mild multiple sclerosis (MS)

ali heyrani; marzieh mehdiabadi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 03 September 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2025.396252.1842

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Introduction: MS is a progressive autoimmune disease that damages the myelin sheath of neuron axons and, depending on the location and severity of the damage, leads to motor and cognitive disorders. The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of 12 weeks of submaximal aerobic exercise on balance, ... Read More

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The Role of Mental and Physical Fatigue in the Decision-Making Process of Skilled and Novice Basketball Players

Mahta Eskandarnejad; Mozhgan Fallah; behzad behzadnia

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 07 September 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2025.397123.1845

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Introduction: Basketball is a dynamic sport requiring rapid and accurate decision-making under conditions of fatigue. Both mental and physical fatigue have been shown to impair cognitive and motor performance. However, the combined effects of these two types of fatigue on decision-making processes across ... Read More

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Effects of Small-Sided Games and Divergent Thinking on Self-Efficacy and Enjoyment in Young Male Soccer Players

Zahra Zarei; Hassan Mohammadzade

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 08 September 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2025.396715.1843

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Introduction: This study aimed to compare the effects of two training methods, "Small-Sided Games" (SSGs) and "divergent thinking" (DT) training, on self-efficacy and enjoyment of physical activity in young male soccer players. Research method: The quasi-experimental research method ... Read More

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The Effect of Self-controlled Video Feedback with and without Attentional Cues on the Learning of the Soccer Push Pass Skill in Girls

Mahboobe Asgarani; Mehdi RafeiBoroujeni; Hamid Salehi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 15 September 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2025.397041.1844

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Introduction:The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of self-controlled video feedback with and without attentional cues on the learning of the soccer push pass skill in girls. Methods:A total of 52 female students, with an average age of (11.2 ± 0.6 years) and no prior experience, were ... Read More

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The simultaneous effect of yoga interventions and direct electrical stimulation of the DLPFC region on gross motor skills in children with ADHD

Tara taherpouri; hasan mohammadzade; raziye khanmohammadi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 12 October 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2025.399416.1852

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Objective the specific content of these interventions and their optimal delivery methods, especially for pediatric populations, remain inadequately described.Methodology: This semi-experimental study employed a pretest-posttest design with a one-month follow-up. Twenty-four children aged 7 to 10 years ... Read More

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The Effect of Model Observation Timing on Coordination Variability, Movement Smoothness, and Learning in a Simple Gymnastic Skill: Externally Imposed Versus Self-Controlled

Mojtaba Yavari; hossein samadi; Mostafa Hajlotfalian

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 20 October 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2025.398746.1848

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Background: A central objective in sports science is to examine the influence of various variables to optimize training efficacy and develop superior frameworks for skill acquisition and performance enhancement. Aims: This study investigated the effect of self-controlled vs instructor-controlled demonstration ... Read More

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Psychometrics of the Persian version of the Perceived Physical Literacy Scale for the Elderly (PPL-EQ)

hossein samadi; Saeid ahar; Leyli khavari; Nazanin Jalali Mohammadabadi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 12 November 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2025.399115.1849

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Background: Encouraging physical activity is an important public health priority worldwide due to its multiple health outcomes, impact on quality of life, and significant savings in hospitalization and healthcare costs among older adults. Recently, physical literacy, a concept to support participation ... Read More

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The role of sport self-efficacy in moderating the effect of negative gender stereotypes on motor learning in female students.

sara soltanifar; Hassan Mohammadzade; seyyed mohammad reza mousavi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 12 November 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2025.399541.1853

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Introduction: The purpose of the present study was to determine the role of sport self-efficacy in moderating the effect of negative gender stereotypes on motor learning in female students. Methods: Sixty participants (Mage ... Read More

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The effect of fatigue types based on environmental changes (background color) on alpha wave electrical activity of air pistol shooters

elaheh yousefi; hasan mohammadzadeh; zahre fathirezaie

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 03 December 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2025.400964.1856

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Methods: The participants included 40 shooters who were randomly divided into four groups. In pre-test, the subjects shot thirty arrows at red, blue, and white targets as environmental change factors, and brain waves were simultaneously recorded by an electroencephalography device. Then, mental fatigue ... Read More

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The Effect of Manipulating Motivational-Mastery Climate on The Level of Physical Literacy of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Study of a Cognitive-Motor Approach Based On TARGET

Mehdi Mohamadi Nezhad; Zeinab Zynali; Mehdi Sohrabi; Ghorban Hemati Alamdarlo

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 13 December 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2025.403896.1865

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Introduction: The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of manipulating the motivational-mastery-climate on the level of physical literacy in autistic children. Methods: The present study is a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test-post-test design. The statistical population of the ... Read More

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The Effect of Rational Emotive Behavioral Intervention Training and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Perfectionism and Burnout in Male Adolescent Football Players

Abolfazl Barzegar Mohamad Hasani; Alireza Farsi; Alireza Bahrami; Ebrahim Moteshareie; Behrouz Abdoli

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 06 January 2026

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2026.406612.1872

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Introduction: Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) focuses on modifying irrational beliefs, Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) aims to modulate prefrontal cortex activity. This study investigated the individual and combined effects of REBT and tDCS on perfectionism and burnout among adolescent ... Read More

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The Investigation of Sustained Attention in the Targeting Performance of Elite Basketball Players: An Electroencephalography Study

Fatemeh Keshvari; Alireza Farsi; Behrouz Abdoli

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 11 January 2026

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2026.404055.1866

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Purpose: This study investigated the brain’s electrical activity underlying sustained attention in elite athletes during an targeting task. Methods: Sixteen elite male basketball players (M = 22.06, SD = 1.56 years) voluntarily participated. Data were recorded using a 32-channel wireless electroencephalography ... Read More

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Analysis of the Effects of Nonlinear Teaching Methods on Tactical Knowledge and Performance Level of Female Students in Novice Handball: a Comparison of Tactical Game Approach and Sport Education Model

safiye Ebrahimi; Hasan Mohammadzadeh; Anoshirvan Kazemnejad

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 25 January 2026

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2026.403947.1870

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Introduction: The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of two nonlinear training models (Tactical Game Approach and Sport Education Model) on the level of tactical knowledge and performance of novice handball students. Methods: This quasi-experimental study included pre-test, post-test ... Read More

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The Relationship between Cognitive Consequences of Sports Injuries and Control Behavior and Impulsivity of Swimming Coaches

Omar Rokan Hassan Moniralajili; Mohammadtaghi Aghdasi; Seyed Hojjat Zamani sani

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 26 January 2026

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2026.397860.1847

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Introduction: Psychological characteristics among sports coaches can play an effective role in their behaviour and the possible injuries that result from it. In this regard, the present study aimed to Investigating the relationship between cognitive consequences of sports injuries and control behaviour ... Read More

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The effect of transcranial stimulation of different brain areas on working memory and attention in elderly people aged 60 to 70 years.

Hamidreza Taheri; morteza ghanbari; Mohamad Kazem Vaezmosavi; negar arazeshi; Keyvan Molanorouzi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 02 February 2026

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2026.404151.1867

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Introduction: The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of transcranial stimulation of different brain areas on the working memory and attention of the elderly. ‎ Methods: The present study is a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest design. The statistical population of ... Read More

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The effect of motor skills intervention on executive functions of 10-12 year old students

mahtab arabi; Maryam Maboudi ali abadi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 21 February 2026

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2026.406152.1871

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Introduction: Executive functions are among the most important cognitive abilities related to goal-directed behavior, self-regulation, and learning in childhood and play a decisive role in students' academic success and daily performance. Given this, empirical evidence regarding the effect of motor ... Read More

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The Effect of Practice Variability on Handball Shooting Accuracy Under Psychological Pressure

Najmeh Parhizmeymandi; Sara Bagheri; Maryam Tajgardan; Mehdi Shahbazi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 27 April 2026

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2026.407184.1875

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Introduction: The present study aimed to examine the effect of practice variability on handball shooting accuracy among adolescent girls under psychological pressure. Methods: Forty-eight female students (aged 13–15 years) were randomly assigned to one of three practice groups: random, increasingly ... Read More

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Developing a Structural Model of Dysmorphophobia in Adolescents Based on Sports Desire, Self-Esteem, and Emotional Processing

Masoumeh Mehri Karam; Reza Hashemi Mad; Abdolvahid Davoodi; Mahdi Fahimi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 10 May 2026

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2026.403677.1864

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Objective: This study aimed to develop a structural model of dysmorphophobia in adolescents based on sports desire, self-esteem, and emotional processing. Methods: This descriptive-correlational study was conducted on all high school students in Qom city during the 2024-2025 academic year. A sample of ... Read More

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The relationship between motor performance ability and physical activity with executive function in nine to eleven year old children.

parvaneh Shamsipour; Masumeh Mollamohammadi; Amir Shams; Alireza zare

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 23 May 2026

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2026.406662.1873

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The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between motor performance ability and physical activity with executive function in 9- to 11-year-old children. Methods: This descriptive-correlational study was conducted in the field. The statistical population included all primary school ... Read More

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Factor Validity of the Persian Version of the Learning Orientation in Sport Education Questionnaire

Mehrdad Beigi; Behrouz Golmohammadi; Vahid Kashani

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 14 June 2026

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2026.400537.1855

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Introduction: In today's world, the tendency to learn as a psychological and behavioral characteristic plays an important role in the educational process. In the field of physical education, strengthening this tendency, especially through the sports education model, can lead to the improvement of ... Read More

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Self-Compassion and Burnout in Athletes: The Mediating Role of Gratitude

Sahar Zarei; Ebrahim Moteshareie

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 16 June 2026

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsmdl.2026.412173.1886

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Introduction: Growing concerns over the rising prevalence of burnout among competitive athletes have underscored the need to examine its antecedents, protective factors, and underlying mechanisms. The present study, therefore, aimed to investigate the relationship between self-compassion and athlete ... Read More

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