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Objectives: The aim was to assess the content validity of a new field test on general and soccer-specific motor skills before return to play. Methods: The RONDO-TEST was assessed by a Delphi panel for its content validity. It included a survey to evaluate 16 items related to the test consisting of four 10 m lines which cross over at their mid-point, resulting in eight 5 m sectors that include locomotor skills (speeding, moving sideways, side cutting, and jumping) and soccer-specific technical skills (dribbling, slalom course, and kicking/passing). The content validity was calculated with the Aiken’s V coefficient of acceptance at 0.69 and 95% of confidence interval. Results: Eight experts participated in the Delphi and agreed on the administration procedures after three rounds of suggestions. Major changes included the order of execution and the descriptions of the sectors. The results showed consensus (V = 1, maximum acceptance) for the clarity of instructions, the relevance of the skills to be evaluated, the order of execution, the materials and the relevance of measuring total and partial sector times. Conclusions: The RONDO-TEST may be feasible and simple to administer and evaluate technical functional skills (actions) and condition-related abilities (e.g., the ability to repeat the test, fatigue curve, etc.), which are relevant aspects for return to play under optimum conditions.

Introducción y objetivo: El fútbol es un deporte colectivo en constante evolución que en los últimos años ha incrementado el interés por las capacidades condicionales de los jugadores debido a su posible relación con el rendimiento deportivo. Conocer las demandas exigidas por la competición permite mejorar el diseño y periodización de los entrenamientos. El objetivo principal de este trabajo fue explorar y analizar las demandas físicas soportadas por los jugadores profesionales de fútbol en competición en los últimos años, centrándose en variables de distancia recorrida en campo. Metodología: Siguiendo las pautas de la declaración PRIMSA se realizó una revisión sistemática con las bases de datos de Sportdiscuss, PubMed y Scopus. Se incluyeron aquellos estudios relacionados con las demandas de distancias absolutas recorridas por los jugadores en partidos de fútbol FIFA masculino profesional y en los que se expresaran los resultados en colectivos y por posiciones. Se seleccionaron 17 estudios y se evaluó su calidad metodológica con la herramienta ROB 2.0. Resultados y conclusiones: Los resultados muestran que los jugadores recorren una media de 10289,20m de distancia total por partido siendo los mediocentros los jugadores que mayor distancia recorren. Al mismo tiempo se encontró que los jugadores recorren una mediana de 501m de distancia a alta velocidad, siendo los jugadores exteriores y/o los delanteros los que obtuvieron mayores velocidades.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a high-intensity semi-supervised exercise programme alongside lifestyle counselling on cardiorespiratory adaptation to exertion in sedentary adults with cardiometabolic risk factors. Forty-week three-arm randomized controlled clinical trial (16-week intervention and 24-week follow-up). Sedentary adults (23 men, 38 women) aged 34-to-52 years (M = 44.6, SD = 4.6), with at least one cardiometabolic risk factor were randomized into one of the following arms: (1) aerobic interval training plus lifestyle counselling (AIT); (2) low-to-moderateintensity continuous training plus lifestyle counselling (TCT); or (3) lifestyle counselling alone (COU). Cardiorespiratory fitness, in terms of peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) and oxygen uptake at the respiratory compensation point (VO2RCP), ventilatory efficiency index (VE-VCO2 slope), oxygen uptake efficiency slope (CUES), were assessed at baseline, after the intervention and at follow-up. All intervention programmes induced comparable significant changes in cardiorespiratory fitness, but changes in VO2peak differed according to whether participants could reach maximal criteria at baseline or not. Intervention was more effective for participants that were unable to reach maximal criteria at baseline than for those that reached maximal criteria. In participants that did not reach maximal criteria at baseline, VO2peak increased significantly. All intervention programmes induced comparable significant but non-persistent increases in VO2VT, no changes in VE-VCO2 slope and persistent improvements of ODES. Semi-supervised AIT intervention had positive effects on physiological adaptation to exertion and cardiorespiratory fitness but did not differ substantially from TCT or COU.

Abstract Background and Objectives In the current landscape of workplace well-being policies, the promotion of adequate physical activity (PA) has gained prominence. Extensive peer-reviewed literature outlines essential components for effective PA initiatives. Building upon Väänänen et al.’s (2022) scoping review of grey literature, this study aims to assess which of the identified initiatives are most feasible for inclusion in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the European Region of the World Health Organization. Methods A questionnaire to evaluate the feasibility was administrated to 82 experts from 26 countries, including the Worksite HEPA promotion working group and experts contacted by the WHO Regional Office for Europe (HEPA focal points). These experts rated the initiatives on positive attributes for practice transfer (effectiveness, practicality, adaptability, generalizability, and cost-benefit) using a 5-point Likert scale. Ratings were categorized by company size, and experts provided recommendations for their countries or regions on a scale of 1-10. Subsequently, an online Delphi panel of experts gathered qualitative feedback on the initiatives with the highest scores, facilitating consensus for their inclusion in a European PA Toolkit tailored for SMEs. Results Through three waves, 28 experts assessed a total of 390 initiatives. Forty-three initiatives were considered most feasible for SMEs because they reached a minimum score of 20/25 on positive attributes for practice transfer plus any attributed scored below 4. These initiatives were appraised feasible for SMEs, obtaining a recommendation score of at least 7. After two rounds of Delphi panels involving six experts, no consensus was reached on which of the 43 initiatives were most feasible for SMEs. Conclusions The 43 initiatives that were considered feasible through the questionnaire-based assessment, covered all Workplace PA initiative categories identified by Väänänen et al. 2022 (Active work and living; Exercise and fitness programs; Management and leadership; Communication and dissemination; and Facilities). The experts found the underlying concept of these initiatives inspiring for European SMEs. However, they are not transferable to every context. Further research is needed to determine the conditions that must be met to make these concepts feasible across various contexts. Funding Source World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe

Background There is a need to scale-up effective physical activity (PA) programmes for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), where the uptake of PA interventions is low. Identifying real-life workplace practices in PA could contribute to a better understanding of what PA programmes might be most grounded in the ‘real world’. However, there is a scarcity of evidence showing what gets done. This study aimed to identify, describe and comprehensively summarize the real-life implementations of workplace PA initiatives, particularly in Europe, as a prior step to disseminating future feasible PA practices for SMEs. Methods A scoping review of grey literature included a systematic search in the Google advanced search platform that permuted a combination of key concepts (PA, workplace, interventions/programmes), internet domains, and search operators in six different languages (Catalan, Finnish, French, Dutch, English and Spanish) between 2015 and November 2020. The analysis process was iterative, and multiple methods were used to sort, group and categorize the initiatives. Results There were a total of 713 real-life workplace PA initiatives from different-sized organizations identified. These were categorized into five themes: active work and living, exercise and fitness programs, management and leadership, communication and dissemination, and facilities. Finally, feature trees showing a menu for real-life workplace PA practices were implemented. Conclusions Identifying real-life practice providing a state-of-the-art snapshot of current PA practices in workplaces, which is a starting point to better understand feasible practices in the context of small- and medium-sized workplaces.

Handball is a sport which involves the repetition of high-intensity movements and actions, such as single-leg landing and one-on-one actions, which are conducive to anterior cruciate ligament injury mechanism. Preventive training can modify the neuromuscular risk factors associated with the danger of this injury in women athletes. Determining their characteristics (duration, frequency, type of exercise, etc.) and components (strength, plyometrics, balance, etc.) is critical when designing specific and individualised training for players. The objectives of this study were to identify and categorise the common components of preventive training programmes for anterior cruciate ligament injury in women handball players and to describe and classify the exercises involved in each category. A systematic review was conducted following the guidelines of the PRISMA Statement in the Web of Science, Sport Discus, PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane and ScienceDirect databases. The inclusion criteria were: (a) participants were female handball players of any age, (b) there was a preventive training intervention, and (c) injury incidence was reported with the number of ACL injuries. Six studies were included and their methodological quality was assessed using the ROB 2.0 tool. The results show that most interventions included more than one training component with a median duration of 15 minutes and that the exercises which varied most across the programmes were plyometrics.

Osgood-Schlatter disease is the most common osteochondritis of the lower limb in sport-practicing children and adolescents. Its manifestation usually coincides with the appearance of the secondary ossification center of the tibia and is linked to the practice of sports with an explosive component. In the present study, a review of the factors related to its appearance, diagnosis and treatment was carried out. Its appearance seems to be multifactorial and related to multiple morphological, functional, mechanical and environmental factors. Given all the above, risk factor reduction and prevention seem the most logical strategies to effectively prevent the appearance of the condition. In addition, it is essential to create prevention programs that can be objectively assessed and would allow to stop the progress of the pathology, particularly in those sports where high forces are generated on the insertion zone of the patellar tendon at sensitive ages. More studies are needed to clarify which type of treatment is the most appropriate—specific exercises or the usual care treatment.

Introduction and objectives: Soccer is a team sport undergoing constant evolution. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the study of physical capabilities of players due to their potential impact on sports performance. Understanding the nature of physical demands during competition enables better training design and periodization. This study aimed to explore and analyze the physical demands experienced in competition by professional soccer players in recent years, focusing on variables related to on field distance based demands. Methodology: A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines, utilizing the Sportdiscus, PubMed, and Scopus databases. Studies examining the total distance covered by players in professional men's FIFA soccer matches, both collectively and by position, were included. Seventeen studies were selected and their methodological quality was assessed using the ROB 2.0 tool. Results and Conclusions: The results indicate that players cover a median average total distance of 10,289.20 meters per match, with midfielders covering the greatest distance. Furthermore, players cover a median average of 501 meters at high speed, being with wide players and forwards the ones achieving the highest speeds.

Abstract Purpose The Swedish Physical Activity on Prescription (PAP-S) method was to be transferred to other European regions through the EUPAP Project, innovative for implementing a reliable method to other nine countries. Implementation practices are strongly context-dependent; therefore, the practice transfer requires a flexible approach. PAP-S results over 20 years have reported success to a variety of populations. It addresses physically inactive individuals and/or with chronic conditions to improve their health by increasing their physical activity (PA) levels. The PAP-S five core components are: individualised patient-centred counselling, evidence-based PA recommendation, written prescription, community support, and follow-up. The goal was to know the context regarding PA prescription and ease the transfer from the Swedish context, specifically to: a) setting relevant PAP-S indicators for planning and monitoring, b) creating guidelines for data collection, c) providing an overview of the situation in each region, and d) assessing for readiness to implement the model. Project description Modified Hybrid e-Delphi process by representative from 10 countries. First, commitment from organisations to assume costs for the implementation. Second, description of variables and procedures for data collection. Data comprised two dimensions (ie, macro level (early diagnosis) and micro level (preparedness for implementation)). Third, data collection. Fourth, data analysis and discussion. Thirty-five experts participated in the EUPAP Feasibility Study. Guidelines for data collection includes indicators on macro level: a) EUPAP-relevant policy documents, b) profiles of prescribers and allied professionals, c) programmes, materials and training on HEPA, d) regulations, e) budget; and micro level: a) stakeholders, b) settings, c) agents, d) end-users. Country-specific results were collected, compared and discussed in relation to the core components of PAP-S (findings are accessible on www.eupap.org). Project partners disseminated the results among region-specific stakeholders. Conclusions Data showed regions with solid background to launch the EUPAP implementation (Flanders, Catalonia, Portugal) and others with less existing materials or weak network (Malta, Romania, Germany). Policy-makers, local health services and communities may better set short- mid- and long-term goals for the PAP-S transfer. Further design on practices and policies may use the Feasibility Study Guidelines for setting specific procedures. Funding Co-funded by the European Union’s Health Programme (2014-2020).

El objetivo de este trabajo fue valorar la relación existente entre el resultado obtenido en diferentes test de salto vertical y la mejor marca registrada durante una prueba de BMX (Bicycle Moto-Cross), y el rendimiento del corredor. Para ello, participaron en este estudio 10 corredores: 5 considerados grupo élite (GE) (edad: 18.8± 3.7 años, peso: 68.4±8.5 kg, talla: 174±9 cm y experiencia previa en la práctica de BMX: 8±3.8 años), y 5 considerados como grupo recreativo (GR) (edad: 19,8±4.8 años, peso: 69.2 ± 11.7 kg, talla: 170 ± 9 cm, experiencia previa en BMX: 4.2 ± 1.3 años). La capacidad de salto vertical fue obtenida mediante el protocolo de Bosco, o sea salto vertical sin contramovimiento (JS), salto vertical con contramovimiento (CMJ), salto con caída (DJ) y saltos repetidos (RJ) y se determinó el tiempo en carrera dentro de un circuito de BMX. Los resultados indican la existencia de una relación directa entre el tiempo empleado en completar el circuito y la altura de salto alcanzada en SJ (r: -.801; p: .017), CMJ (r: -.798; p: .018) y DJ (r: -.782; p: .022), lo que sugiere que la valoración de la capacidad de salto mediante el test de Bosco puede resultar una herramienta interesante para la valoración del rendimiento en BMX.