Category Archives: Research Articles

Tzekis, A.^1*, Spiliopoulos, P.²

¹Department of Communication, Media and Culture, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Syngrou Avenue 136, 17671, Athens, Greece.
²School of Journalism and Mass Media Communication, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 46 Egnatia, Thessaloniki, 54625, Greece.… Read the rest “The emergence of the Sports Press in the midst of economic crisis. LIVE SPORT: a case study”

Bourouzikas, I.*, Filippou, F., Derri, V., Vernadakis, N.

Department of Physical Education & Sport Science, School of Physical Education & Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, 69100 Komotini, Hellas.

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The purpose of this study was to examine whether students’ participation in dance and sports activities – individual or team sports – differentiates perceptions of life quality in relation to those who lead a sedentary lifestyle.… Read the rest “Perceptions about the quality of life of students who participate in dance and sports activities in relation those who live a sedentary lifestyle”

Xanthopoulos, Ch.*, Bebetsos, E., Mavridis, G., Antoniou, P.

Department of Physical Education & Sport Science, School of Physical Education & Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, 69100 Komotini, Hellas.

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The purpose of this study was to investigate certain psychological skills of Greek table tennis athletes.… Read the rest “Psychological skills of Greek table tennis players”

Gianzina, E.*

Department of Physical Education & Sport Science, School of Physical Education & Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, 69100, Greece.

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The main aim of this study was to record and analyze the pacing strategies of fitness men during the 2015 National CrossFit Championship that took place in Thessaloniki, Greece.… Read the rest “Analysis of pacing strategies of fitness men in CrossFit games”

Goudas, K., Kasabalis, A.*, Douda, H., Tokmakidis, S.

School of Physical Education & Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece.

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Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of different strength training protocols on the jumping ability of amateur female volleyball players.… Read the rest “The effect of different strength training protocols on the jumping ability of amateur female volleyball players”

Brisimis, E.¹, Bebetsos, E.², Krommidas, Ch.¹

¹Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Thessaly, Trikala.
²School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini.

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The necessity and purpose of this research was to investigate the potential influence of the age group on: (1) cohesion, (2) aggression, and (3) athletic satisfaction.… Read the rest “Influence of age on levels: team cohesion, aggression & sport satisfaction”

Garopoulou, V.^1,5*, Meke, M.², Latsiou, E.³, Papakonstantinou, G.⁴, Mouzakidis, C.⁵, Notas, K.⁶, Orologas, A.⁶, Tsolaki M.^1,5

¹Scientific Collaborator at 1st Neurology DEPT – AHEPA University General Hospital, Greece
^2,4European College of Sports and Exercise Physicians (E.C.O.S.E.P.)
³Department of Psychology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
⁵Hellenic Association of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (Alzheimer Hellas), Thessaloniki, Hellas
⁶Department of Neurology, St.… Read the rest “The efficacy of different Aerobic, Pilates and combined therapeutic exercise protocols to functional capacity, fatigue and quality of life in adults with Multiple Sclerosis: controlled experimental intervention”

Masadis, G.¹, Koultzi, A.², Kouli, O.¹, Bebetsos, E.¹, Rokka, St.¹, Samara, E.³, Filippou, F.^1*

¹Department of Physical Education & Sport Science, School of Physical Education & Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, 69100, Greece
²Rhodes Music School
³5th High School of Katerini

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The aim of this study was to investigate: a.… Read the rest “Elementary School Pupils’ Participation in Physical Education class: Gender and class attendance as Satisfaction’s differentiator factor”

Graikinis-Evaggelinos, P.^1*, Tsitskari, Ε.¹, Kourtesis, T.¹ Alexandris, Ε.²

¹Department of Physical Education & Sport Science, School of Physical Education & Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, 69100, Greece
²Department of Physical Education & Sport Science, School of Physical Education & Sport Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 57001, Greece

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The meaning of accessibility is reflected in the first chapter of the UN (United Nation) on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the elimination of inequalities and the improvement of living conditions.… Read the rest “Recording the accessibility of the infrastructure for sports clubs of individuals with movement impairments in Greece”

Sigala, Μ.^1*, Kosmidou, Ε.², Giannitsopoulou, Ε.³

¹School of Physical Education and Sport Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
²School of Physical Education and Sport Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, Laboratory of Human Studies Sport Psychology
³School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, Laboratory of Evaluation of Human Biological Performance

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For the athletes their body image and the satisfaction they receive from it, are influenced by the general social conditions, but also by the particular circumstances that exist in sports.… Read the rest “Examination of the relations between social physique anxiety, body esteem and body image satisfaction in female athletes (current and former)”