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Human Movement Sciences

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Human Movement Sciences is an interdisciplinary field that studies the mechanics, physiology, and psychology of human movement. It encompasses the analysis of motor skills, physical activity, and the impact of movement on health and performance, integrating knowledge from biomechanics, kinesiology, and exercise science.
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Human Movement Sciences is an interdisciplinary field that studies the mechanics, physiology, and psychology of human movement. It encompasses the analysis of motor skills, physical activity, and the impact of movement on health and performance, integrating knowledge from biomechanics, kinesiology, and exercise science.

Key research themes

1. How can sensor technologies be utilized to measure and analyze human movement accurately in clinical and real-world settings?

This research area focuses on developing and validating sensor-based methods, including accelerometry, inertial measurement units (IMUs), markerless motion capture, and wearable devices, to directly measure human movement. Such technologies aim to provide accurate, reliable, and accessible tools for quantifying human motion beyond traditional laboratory constraints, enabling continuous monitoring, clinical assessment, and rehabilitation outside specialized gait labs.

Key finding: This paper presents the evolution and refinement of accelerometry since the 1970s, highlighting the implementation of low power, low cost electronic sensors capable of providing both qualitative and quantitative data on human... Read more
Key finding: The study developed a markerless 3D motion capture system (MOVA3D) using a single RGB camera and compared it with the gold-standard marker-based Qualisys system. The MOVA3D system demonstrated significant correlation with QTM... Read more
Key finding: This validation study demonstrated that the RunScribe Sacral Gait Lab™ system, comprising three IMUs including one placed on the sacrum, shows acceptable agreement with an eight-camera motion capture system (Qualisys) for... Read more
Key finding: This paper provides a comprehensive dataset combining instrumented treadmill gait capture with virtual reality environments, yielding multi-speed 3D gait data on children. The extensive single-step and multi-speed data... Read more
Key finding: The paper emphasizes the importance of measuring movement variability using complementary linear and nonlinear methods, and discusses optimal movement variability theory. It underscores how modern sensor analyses can capture... Read more

2. What theoretical and analytical frameworks best characterize human movement variability and its implications for motor control and development?

This research theme addresses the conceptualization and quantitative assessment of intra-individual variability in human motor behavior. Movement variability is recognized as an inherent and functional aspect of motor control, offering insights into system adaptability, development, and pathology. This theme explores theoretical perspectives such as Dynamical Systems Theory and Generalized Motor Program, as well as methodologies for capturing variability through nonlinear dynamical systems tools and principal component analysis (PCA).

Key finding: This review integrates theoretical perspectives that frame movement variability as essential to healthy motor development and control. It introduces the optimal movement variability model, positing that both insufficient and... Read more
Key finding: The paper systematically outlines various nonlinear analytical tools (e.g., Lyapunov exponent, entropy measures) for quantifying movement variability, emphasizing that variability is multidimensional encompassing both... Read more
Key finding: This systematic review demonstrates that PCA effectively reduces dimensionality while capturing complex biomechanical waveform data to detect subtle age-related changes in neuromuscular control and gait kinematics not... Read more
Key finding: Applying nonlinear dynamics (Lyapunov exponent) to cycling kinematics via IMUs and optical systems, this study found variable repeatability across body segments and joints, revealing changes in movement variability associated... Read more
Key finding: This work innovatively applies diffusion in phase space formalism, modeled by a Fokker-Planck equation, to analyze variability in human walking. It reveals that the time evolution of the distribution of adiabatic invariants... Read more

3. How do biomechanical factors and movement analysis methodologies inform understanding of gait patterns, stability, and rehabilitation potential across populations?

This theme encompasses experimental and data-driven studies focused on gait biomechanics, stability metrics, and methodological challenges, including soft tissue artifacts in motion capture and observational gait analysis. It also includes development of normative datasets and the application of gait analysis to clinical and athletic populations. The goal is to link biomechanical insights with practical applications in rehabilitation, injury prevention, and movement optimization.

Key finding: The paper critically reviews the challenge posed by soft tissue artifact (STA) in skin marker-based motion capture, documenting that marker movement relative to underlying bones introduces errors of similar magnitude to joint... Read more
Key finding: This review highlights advances in mobile videography and validated scoring systems (e.g., Edinburgh Visual Gait Score), demonstrating that high-quality slow-motion video on affordable devices can improve gait observation... Read more
Key finding: The study demonstrates that trunk velocity adjustments following mediolateral perturbations during walking correlate with mechanical stability measures (margin of stability), and these responses vary with perturbation... Read more
Key finding: This study provides comprehensive kinematic and spatiotemporal reference data for young, active women walking at varied speeds, revealing significant gait pattern changes with speed and emphasizing the necessity of... Read more
Key finding: Through detailed kinematic and kinetic analyses, this study found that backward walking differs from forward walking by reduced hip and knee ranges of motion and mirrored joint moment patterns, underscoring the potential of... Read more

All papers in Human Movement Sciences

Problem Statements: The kick in Pencak Silat has a magnitude called momentum, which requires a tool capable of measuring several variables based on the International System of Units (SI) in real-time. Nowadays, there are affordable and... more
Cricket is one of the most popular sports among every class of people. The contribution of individual team members to the overall team performance is more easily quantifiable in cricket and the performance evaluation of a player is a very... more
The article examines the level of professional skills and competencies of the future police officers during training according to experimental methodology. The methodology implies using specially developed situational tasks aimed at the... more
This research explores the general preparatory physical exercise program using Android for Volta Club tennis players and students of sport science faculty, Universitas Negeri Medan. This research adopts the method of the research and... more
A detailed analysis of the complete IPL dataset and visualization of various features necessary for IPL evaluation is performed. Many machine learning algorithms have been used to compare and predict the winner between any two teams. Few... more
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Classroom was the keystone of the formal education system and the success of the learning-teaching activity relied on efficient classroom management. As COVID-19 affects the educational system in the Philippines, a paradigmshifting... more
Athlete engagement is one of the key indicators of athletes' positive psychology. It plays a crucial role in coping with burnout and disengagement, creating a flow experience, and improving their competitive ability and performance. In... more
Study Purpose: The study aims to investigate the relationship between leg length and the speed of the Sabit kick. The information is essential to develop a target and training program to improve performance during competition in the... more
This research aims to find the characteristics of motor control at the level of body stability in skateboarding athletes from the city of Bogotá through a Romberg test with eyes open and eyes closed. The present study is of a descriptive... more
In gymnastics, injury is one of the causes of not achieving training goals. This is likely to happen to athletes, instructors, and participants in general. The severity type of the injury is determined by the type of gymnastic activity... more
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of 4-weeks high-intensity interval training with short interval 15s/15s in three modes-linear (straight-line runs), shuttle and combined. Each group performed 2 x 4 minutes runs at... more
This research aims to find the characteristics of motor control at the level of body stability in skateboarding athletes from the city of Bogotá through a Romberg test with eyes open and eyes closed. The present study is of a descriptive... more
One of the variables that influence motor learning is the learner’s previous experience, which may provide perceptual and motor elements to be transferred to a novel motor skill. For swimming skills, several motor experiences may prove... more
This study aims to determine the effect of BOTELI interval training on the groundstroke forehand rally skills of tennis. This research was conducted on the tennis court of the Faculty of Sports Science, Sebelas Maret University,... more
Introduction: In human health and performance development, an interdisciplinary team intends to induce an ergogenic performance effect via the manipulation of intrinsic performance determinants (e.g., biomotoric qualities) while... more
This research is based on the importance of student discipline in learning at school. In this study, the authors conducted a quantitative research using the pre-experimental design type one group pretest-posttest method. One group... more
The objectives of the study are to find out (1) the difference of the effects between block practice method and series practice method on football skill; (2) the difference between high coordination and low coordination in football skill;... more
The development of physical qualities in the classroom and extracurricular forms of instruction in general education schools to date is one of the least studied areas of exercise load regulation. Effective development of physical... more
Background and Study Aim. In the context of youth sports development, it is imperative to emphasize the critical importance of a comprehensive understanding of coordinating orientation training in young female volleyball players. Given... more
cadets. A high level of the morphofunctional state of future officers of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces in the educational process will increase the efficiency of the future combat activity.
The aim: To investigate the e!ect of physical training sessions on health and psycho-emotional state of managers of law enforcement agencies. Materials and methods: The research was conducted in 2019-2021. The research involved 155... more
Though most of the cricketing fraternity opines that Twenty20 cricket is a game of young cricketers, yet the performance of senior cricketers in the different seasons of IPL seems to be comparable to that of the youngsters. Thus, this... more
Several authors of late have contributed significantly towards developing mathematical models for selecting the best possible team from a host of players in different team sports, including cricket. The performance of cricketers on the... more
This study aims to examine the effect of the integration of the project-based learning (P-BL) model and the inclusive teaching style on freestyle swimming skills. This research is an experiment with a nonequivalent control group design. A... more
Considering "posture" as a representation of an individual's well-being, activity, and personality demonstrates how critical its improvement is for the next generation, which appears to be more delicate and quickly influenced by postural... more
Wydanie czasopisma Acta Balneologica w formie papierowej jest wersją pierwotną (referencyjną). Redakcja wdraża procedurę zabezpieczającą oryginalność publikacji naukowych oraz przestrzega zasad recenzowania prac zgodnie z wytycznymi... more
Introduction. This was a cross-sectional study aiming to test the reliability of a new reactive agility test designed for youth volleyball players to improve both reaction time and hand-eye coordination. Material and methods. Twenty-four... more
Increased lactic acid levels in the blood and muscles during high-intensity training and sports competitions cause muscles to get fatigued, which affects physical performance and is made worse by a greater risk of injury. Therefore, a... more
This study was designed to develop and validate a module in Physical Education 4: Team Sports. Eighteen subject matter experts from the selected state universities and local colleges in Pampanga participated in this descriptive... more
In developing the game of pétanque, it is necessary to master good basic techniques because this is the initial capital of an athlete to develop his game. Good mastery of basic techniques can also improve performance optimally. The... more
Ergogenic aids are the administration of certain substances, blood doping, genetic engineering, modification of exercise equipment, and the provision of natural materials such as plants to increase performance. This study aimed to... more
Study Purpose. This study background is that the performance of the sickle kick in Pencak Silat learning is very important to improve the athlete’s performance during the match, both when attacking and defending. The objective is to... more
This study aims to develop a power sensor-based leg muscle test instrument where the instrument changes the concept from manual to digital and develops a manual for using the test tool. The products produced are the Power Limb Muscle Test... more
This study was aimed to determine the effect of weight training using rubber Resistance Bands to increase the front kick speed of young women pencak silat athletes. This type of research was a quasi experiment. The population of this... more
This study was aimed to determine the effect of weight training using rubber Resistance Bands to increase the front kick speed of young women pencak silat athletes. This type of research was a quasi experiment. The population of this... more
Social interaction in elementary school students is one thing that must be considered. This is important considering that in learning in elementary schools there are still many learning systems that use a play approach. This study aims to... more
This study aimed to investigate the effect of a bridge exercise with added motion on muscle activity and pelvic angle in young male adults with uncontrolled lumbopelvic rotation. Twenty young male adults with uncontrolled lumbopelvic... more
This study aimed to investigate the variation in the H:Q ratio by comparing two trunk angles during the Bulgarian Split Squat (BSS) exercise. It has been shown that the ratio of quadriceps muscle activity to hamstring muscle activity is... more
The study aimed at identifying Effect of Incentives on Motivation Achievement of Jordanian University Football Players in the Jordanian universities. The study adopted the descriptive approach, and the study population consisted of (72)... more
Women of this era juggle with infinite responsibilities attempting to attain perfection in almost all roles they play. These engagements exhaust them leaving a shortfall for health care. Menstruation was the taboo behind womanhood... more
This study was designed to develop and validate a module in Physical Education 4: Team Sports. Eighteen subject matter experts from the selected state universities and local colleges in Pampanga participated in this descriptive... more
It is well-known that lower back pain (LBP) is a fairly common complaint in professional sports. Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is a common cause of LBP in athletes. Currently, more robust studies on treatment and rehabilitation modalities... more
This study aims to determine the effect of BOTELI interval training on the groundstroke forehand rally skills of tennis. This research was conducted on the tennis court of the Faculty of Sports Science, Sebelas Maret University,... more
The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of box height on muscle activity of the ipsilateral erector spinae and gluteus maximus of the dominant leg during the Bulgarian split squat (BSS) exercise. A total of 21 healthy male... more
This research explores the general preparatory physical exercise program using Android for Volta Club tennis players and students of sport science faculty, Universitas Negeri Medan. This research adopts the method of the research and... more
Athlete engagement is one of the key indicators of athletes' positive psychology. It plays a crucial role in coping with burnout and disengagement, creating a flow experience, and improving their competitive ability and performance. In... more
This study aimed to identify the necessary controls to activate the role of sports academies in the selection of players of team sports (volleyball, basketball, handball, and football) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The researchers used... more
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The purpose of this study was to reveal the physical fitness of futsal athletes in the match preparation stage. This study was a descriptive research with 22 futsal athletes from Cimahi, West Java, Indonesia. As the research sample, we... more
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