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Journal of Sports and Physical Activity
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ISSN : -     EISSN : 31095119     DOI : https://doi.org/10.64268
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Journal of Sports and Physical Activity (e-ISSN: 3109-5119) welcomes article submissions from researchers, academics, and practitioners around the world, focusing on innovative approaches to coaching and teaching physical activity and sport across educational and performance settings, including student development in schools and athlete development in competitive sport, as well as advances in sports coaching methods, technology, and data analysis. The journal publishes original research articles and comprehensive review papers that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in sports coaching, physical education, and physical activity sciences. Priority is given to manuscripts that demonstrate strong scientific rigor, methodological clarity, and innovation, and that offer meaningful contributions to the global communities of sports educators, coaches, athletes, and policymakers. Journal of Sports and Physical Activity was first published in 2025 and is published twice in year. All published articles are written in standard English to ensure accessibility and broad dissemination among international readers.
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Fitness trends in Puerto Vallarta and Bahia of Banderas, Mexico: A prospective study toward 2026 Almanzar, Paola Cortes; Sandoval, Araceli Anayanzi Valencia; López-Haro, Jorge; Zavalza, Adrian Ricardo Pelayo; Chávez, Lino Francisco Jacobo Gómez
Journal of Sports and Physical Activity Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Sports and Physical Activity
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64268/jospa.v2i1.20

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Background: Research on fitness sector trends represents a strategic resource for understanding changes in physical conditioning practices and emerging social demands related to health and well-being. This study extends the American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends by integrating a regional longitudinal framework within a tourism-based metropolitan economy, an approach that remains underexplored in Latin American contexts. Aims: To identify and compare the main fitness trends projected for 2026 in the Puerto Vallarta–Bahía de Banderas region, examining their evolution over time and their alignment with national fitness trends in Mexico. Methods: A descriptive, comparative, and longitudinal design was employed using an adapted version of the ACSM Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends. Data were collected through a digital questionnaire administered to fitness and health professionals via a non-probabilistic snowball sampling strategy between April and May 2025. The final sample consisted of 218 professionals working in the study region. Results: Exercise for body weight control, traditional strength training, and commercial or multi-purpose gyms emerged as the leading trends for 2026. Additionally, priorities related to mental health, youth sports development, and service digitalization gained prominence. Approximately 60% of the locally projected fitness trends coincide with national trends in Mexico, although differences in hierarchical positioning reflect the region's contextual specificities. Conclusion: These findings demonstrate a diversification of the regional fitness sector that combines consolidated practices with emerging social and technological demands. Academically, the study contributes a localized longitudinal perspective to the global fitness trends literature, while practically informing professional training, business strategies, and public health–oriented decision-making in tourism-driven urban regions.
Effects of concurrent training on heart rate variability in sedentary and trained healthy young adults Cobos-Valiente, David; Sánchez-Bernal, Gemma María
Journal of Sports and Physical Activity Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Sports and Physical Activity
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64268/jospa.v2i1.23

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Background: Heart Rate Variability (HRV) has been established as a reliable and useful indicator of autonomic regulation and the specific physiological responses of the body to physical exercise. Aims The objective of this pilot study was to describe the specific differences in HRV responses between trained and sedentary healthy young adults before and after a concurrent training session. Methods The researchers employed a quasi-experimental design with descriptive analysis involving four participants categorized by their training status. HRV data was recorded at rest through photoplethysmography, while the concurrent training protocol integrated both resistance and endurance exercises with intensity monitored via the rating of perceived exertion scale. Results The findings indicated that trained participants possessed higher baseline HRV values and experienced a smaller decrease in HRV following exercise compared to the sedentary group. Furthermore, the trained individuals demonstrated an apparently faster recovery rate after the training session was completed. Conclusion The study suggests that prior training status may significantly influence the acute autonomic response to concurrent training. However, due to the small sample size and descriptive nature of the study, these results are considered preliminary and should be interpreted with caution, highlighting the need for future research with larger samples to confirm these patterns.
A cross-sectional analysis of women’s sports perceptions and athletic engagement Bagayas, Jay Carlo; Carrillo, Leonard John
Journal of Sports and Physical Activity Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Sports and Physical Activity
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64268/jospa.v2i1.21

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Background: Perceptions of women’s participation in sport may shape how strongly students engage in athletic activities, yet evidence from Philippine higher education settings remains limited. Aims: To examine the association between female students’ perceptions of women’s sports participation (PWSPI) and overall athletic engagement (AE) and its dimensions in confidence (AEC), dedication (AED), enthusiasm (AEE), and vigor (AEV). Methods: A quantitative, cross‑sectional correlational survey was administered to N = 293 female students enrolled in PATHFIT service Physical Education courses across multiple Higher Education Institutions in Mindanao, Philippines. Perceptions were assessed using the Perception of Women’s Sports Participation Inventory (PWSPI) and engagement with the Athlete Engagement Questionnaire (AEQ). Given Likert‑type responses and non‑normal distributions, Spearman rank‑order correlations (two‑tailed α = .05) with 95% bootstrap confidence intervals were used to quantify associations. Result: PWSPI was positively and significantly associated with overall athletic engagement (ρ = .169, p = .004, 95% CI [.055, .278]). At the subscale level, dedication (AED), enthusiasm (AEE), and vigor (AEV) each showed small, significant positive associations with PWSPI, whereas confidence (AEC) did not reach statistical significance. Conclusion: Perceptions of women’s sports participation are associated with modestly higher athletic engagement, particularly in motivational and energetic facets (dedication, enthusiasm, vigor). Cultivating gender‑affirming climates while embedding targeted efficacy‑building strategies (e.g., mastery experiences and feedback) may help translate supportive perceptions into stronger confidence and sustained participation.

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