Dušan Đorđević

• Master of Sport and Physical Education
• PhD Student at University of Nis

(1) Background: This study aimed to examine the differences in the kinetic energy of the body’s center of mass between successful and unsuccessful attempts at transitioning from a basket to a handstand on the parallel bars. Special attention was given to the analysis of kinetic energy as a key factor in the efficient execution of this complex eleme...

Sports gymnastics requires strong muscles, endurance, flexibility and coordination. By practicing sports gymnastics, children can develop a better ability to control their movements, which can improve their balance and coordination, encourage the development of flexibility, which can be useful for all aspects of everyday life. The following methods...

The aim of this study was to determine the effects 12 weeks Step aerobics program on anthropometric characteristics and body composition in young females. A total of 94 female participants were randomly divided in two groups. The E group subsample consisted of 44 participants (20±0.4 years), who had three Step aerobics program trainings per week an...

The aim of the research was to determine the association between weight status with residential status, geographic region, and sex in younger adolescent age group in Montenegro. The sample was stratified based on gender, settlement type, and geographic region in Montenegro. Anthropometric characteristics were assessed using a battery of three varia...

The aim of this study was to determine the effects 12 weeks Step aerobics program on anthropometric characteristics and body composition in young females. A total of 94 female participants were randomly divided in two groups. The E group subsample consisted of 44 participants (20±0.4 years), who had three Step aerobics program trainings per week an...

1) Background: This pilot study's aim was to examine the relationship between impact force, arm position and run-up speed, as well as to test new methods of measuring direct impact force on the vault while performing a forward handspring. (2) Methods: Data were collected from three elite, male artistic gymnasts (age 28.7±3.6 years, body weight 66.7...

Background Many questions arise regarding this topic: When is the best period for identification? What are the indicators? How much influence does genetics have? Does talent always become a top player? How much does the work of experts affect the development of talented children? This paper aims to describe the practical and theoretical views of ta...

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of linear and change of direction high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on physical performance in elite female soccer players. Thirty elite female soccer players (age: 19.6 ± 4.6 years; height: 166.5 ± 4.8 cm; body weight: 60.5 ± 8.3 kg; BMI: 21.9 ± 2.9 kg/m2) were randomly allocated to HIIT lin...

INTRODUCTION: As soccer is a sport with numerous changes in intensity that requires different physiological components, modern styles of play require extremely high endurance, especially in female soccer players. Hence, we have aimed to summarize the effects of different types of endurance training in female soccer players. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: Li...

The research was conducted on a sample of 53 subjects in total based on 28 basketball players and 25 athletes aged(17 ± 0.3) years, with the aim of determining the differences in motor skills and body composition between basketball players and athletes. The following variables were used to assess motor skills: (S10 m, VS, AG), while the following v...

The subject of the work is the previous research on the uneven bars. The goal is to systematize the collected research in this discipline, with an analysis of what has been achieved in the scientific and professional part. 30 papers from electronic databases or unpublished publications were collected. Of these, 24 papers were commented with the aim...

The aim of this research was to determine the differences in motor abilities of gymnasts in relation to chronological maturity. The sample of participants were consisted of 15 gymnasts, aged 7 to 13 years, active members of the Gymnastics club "Niš". The participants were divided into groups based on their age, where the 1st group was consisted of...

A higher frequency of sports injuries occurs due to the intense and physically challenging training, especially in artistic gymnasts. Hence, the aim of our study was to summarize the relevant literature on the incidence of injuries in artistic gymnasts. The following index databases were used to collect adequate literature: Google Scholar, PubMed,...

Although rings can move freely in all possible directions, by which they differ from all other apparatuses, physical performance at highest level is essetial in men's artistic gymnastics to fulfill the exercise's technical requirements in the interest of effective and accurate performance. We have aimed to compile the scientific evidence regarding...

The performance in artistic gymnastics can be determined by the optimal trade-off between physical fitness and extensive technical abilities. Also, a greater fitness level is required, in order to meet the sports standards. Based on the necessity to monitor children’s motor development and morphology, we have aimed to examine the influence of motor...

Female soccer players performs between 1350-1650 activity changes, along with jumping, accelerating and decelerating. The ability to repeat these actions identically in competition are essential for success in female soccer. Hence, the study aim was to summarize relevant literature on the effects of speed and agility training in female soccer playe...

High handgrip strength in men's artistic gymnastics is crucial, mainly for improving performance and to potentially prevent injuries, as well as for the fact that gymnasts body movements are around immovable apparatuses (pommel horse, rings, parallel bars and high bar) for the extended period of time. Since there are not so many studies that have d...

Background There is limited information regarding adaptation of HIIT in female athletes which is important since the adaptation to HIIT may be different compared to male athletes. Therefore, the aim of this systematic review was to summarize the effects of HIIT on physical performance in female team sports athletes. Methods The following databases...

Leadership in sports is a collaborative, cooperative, and interactive process between coaches and athletes. A coach's most important abilities include athlete motivation, creating a productive environment in the group, and pursuing success. The aim of this research was to determine the influence of the coach's leadership style on basketball players...

The aim of this research was to determine the influence of a 12-week program of aerobics mix on the parameters of body composition in healthy adult women. The research has been performed in a sample of 64 women participants, and it is divided into two groups, an experimental group (E), made of 34 women participants (age 32 ± 1.8 years), and a contr...

Providing intensive informal caregiving can cause caregivers’ overburden, possibly impact- ing successful ageing factors such as physical and mental health and social life. This article aimed to investigate how informal caregivers experience the impact of providing care for chronic respiratory patients on the process of caregiver ageing. A qualitat...

Citation: Stanković, M.;Čaprić, I.; Ðordević, D.; Ðordević, S.; Preljević, A.; Koničanin, A.; Maljanović, D.; Nailović, H.; Muković, I.; Jelaska, I.; et al. Relationship between Body Abstract: Contemporary top-division soccer is characterized by high-intensity activity throughout the entire match, which also requires high levels of a wide range of...

The aim of the study was to determine the effects of the developmental gymnastics program on the motor skills development of boys of a younger school age. The total sample consisted of 107 boys (E-54; 10.07±0.91 years old; C-53; 10.36±0.68 years old), from the "Dušan Radović" Elementary school from Niš. The experimental program lasted 16 weeks (3x...

Enhancing motor skills has a significant impact on athletes’ field performance. Both sports depend on a combination of highlevels of physical, technical, and tactical ability. Тhe aim of this study was to examine the differences in the motor abilities and anthropometric characteristics of the football and basketball players aged 13-15 years. Thirty...

Introduction: Gymnastics is a sport that requires a great sense of body awareness, per- ception and high level of postural stability (PS). Although the training regimens of the gymnastic disciplines are similar, there are some differences between genders in term of balance, stability and postural control. Therefore, the aim of our study is to det...

Background: Plyometric training is used to improve human neuro-muscular function and performance in sports. Agility as a necessary motor ability, which is one of the physical components of success in many sports, is especially important for the optimal performance of soccer players. Due to changes in direction and movement during the game, soccer p...

The aim of the study was to determine the influence of absolute and relative strength of the muscles of the legs, upper arms and shoulder girdle on the success of performing vault with gymnasts aged 13 to 16 who have been training gymnastics from five to 12 years. The Japanese digital dynamometer IMADAZ2H-1100 with WinWedge 3.4 software was used to...

Background: After the in-season period where trainings and games are consistant, players have the rest period, during which the volume and stress are reduced, which allows physical and mental recovery. Instead of having too much free time in transition period, the players should work on their fitness, in order to reduce the side effects of inactivi...

Background and Study Aim: Success in wrestling depends on many different factors, but strength could be considered as the most important one. Different strength indicators are closely related to high-level wrestling performance. The aim of this review is to generalize the recommendations of the authors of works dedicated to the analysis of muscle s...

This study aimed to investigate the effects of ten weeks of mixed resistance training on isometric force parameters and anthropological characteristics in young female adults. Fifty-two participants (22.61 ± 1.86 years) were randomized into either the mixed resistance training (MRT; n = 25) or control group (CON; n = 27). Anthropological parameters...

It is well documented that whole body-vibration training has effects on muscle strength and flexibility, blood circulation, decreases pain perception and strengthens bone and tendon. Although whole body-vibration has benefits in athletes’ flexibility, we are not sure what its actual effects are in artistic gymnastics (since they already have stunni...

The purpose of this study was to present the physical performance of elite female soccer players and to analyze the relationship between jump performance, speed and COD ability. Sixteen elite female soccer players (age: 20.05±2.85; height: 166.47±4.83cm; body weight: 60.52±8.30kg, BMI 21.88±2.86) from a women's club who played the highest rank of t...

The process of healthy aging might be reconsidered, based on the nonfatal outcomes of falls in older adults. Flywheel training is a relatively new training method used by different age groups, which enables the muscles to contract at maximum force in minimum time. The study aim was to summarize the relevant literature about the effects of flywheel...

The aim of this study was to summarize relevant literature about analysis of judging in men’s and women’s artistic gymnastics. The study identification was conducted in relevant databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed and Science Direct. In order for the study to be included in the systematic review, they had to meet the inclusion criteria, such a...

ABSTRACT Based on previous research, the aim of this systematic review research was to determine which barriers to physical activity occur in the elderly. For collecting literature, the following data bases were searched: Google Scholar, PubMed, Web of Science and Research Gate, using all available papers in the period from 2002 to 2017. A descript...

Motor abilities in preschool age are one of the most important factors for the development of children and their health. Consequently, the aim of the systematic review was to determine the similarities and differences between children at that age, based on the collected research on motor abilities of preschool children, and to draw final conclusion...

Do sada je poznato da efekat pliometrijskog treninga utiče na razvijanje i poboljšanje eksplozivne snage košarkaša. Cilj istraživanja je bio da se kritičkom analizom dosadašnjih istraživanja i generalizacijom rezultata svih analiziranih istraživanja koja su proučavala eksplozivnu snagu košarkaša, prikažu efekti pliometrijskog treninga. Literatura j...

The aim of this systematic review was to examine the scientific evidence regarding physical activity and physical fitness among university students. The search and analysis of the studies were done in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. An electronic databases search (Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct, and Scopus) yielded 11,839 studies. Su...

Abstract: The aim of this study was to describe specific measuring instruments for assessing flexibility in gymnasts. In artistic gymnastics, flexibility is an important motor ability, both for the identification of young talents and for the sport itself, given that it is one of the most prominent character traits of this sport. Although it has not...

This study aimed to collect relevant data from current studies on the effects of aerobic exercise on Children and Young Peoples’ body composition. The following databases were reviewed: Google Scholar, Mendeley, SCIndeks, and KOBSON. The criteria for the analysis of the papers were as follows: the period of publication of papers from 2008 to 202...

The recovery of athletes following training is a constant concern for coaching staff since inadequate recovery can lead to chronic fatigue, decreased performance and increased potential for injury. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a treatment where 100% oxygen is administered under pressure, where the primary function is to accelerate the recovery of s...

The aim of this paper is to point out the importance and degree of occurrence of postural problems in children of younger school age, with special emphasis on preventive action, in order to detect postural deformities in time and repair or remove them. The research was conducted on a sample of 362 children, of which 300 with some deformity (from 7...

Motor skill competence of children is one of the important predictors of health because if a child is physically active during early childhood, the possibility of occurrence of many chronic diseases in adulthood will be reduced. The aim of this study was to systematically review the studies conducted in healthy children using the shorter form of th...

This study summarized the relevant literature and aimed to determine the effect of exercise-based interventions after myocardial infarction in middle-aged and older adults. Studies were identified and analyzed according to the PRISMA guidelines. The following electronic databases were used: Google Scholar, PubMed, Mendeley, Science Direct, and Scop...

The aim of this research is a systematic review of the available literature with the effects of physical activity (aerobic training, strength endurance training, etc.) on the obesity of the population of different ages. For collection of previous research on the impact of physical activity on motor fitness, the following electronic databases were s...

Purpose: Physical growth of children is measured by changes in body size and/or body composition, as well as by changes in motor skills. Motor skills can be affected by many factors, such as genetic predisposition, body composition, socio-economic conditions, and the like. Accordingly, the aim of the research is to determine the correlation between...

The aim of this study was to describe specific measuring instruments for assessing flexibility in gymnasts. In artistic gymnastics, flexibility is an important motor ability, both for the identification of young talents and for the sport itself, given that it is one of the most prominent character traits of this sport. Although it has not received...

The aim of this study was to identify and summarize the relevant literature on flat feet and to determine its prevalence. Proper posture is a basic prerequisite for normal growth and development. Foot deformities have a decisive influence on the functional state of the locomotor system, and the foot bears the greatest load during the static and dyn...

The aim of this research was to summarize the relevant literature on wrist injuries in gymnasts and to determine the prevalence of injuries based on a systematic review of previous research. In sports gymnastics, the upper extremities are the bearers of the whole body, which leads to consequences such as wrist injuries. The types of injuries are di...

Physical activity is an effective means of improving the physical composition of women and men. Adherence to a diet, reducing daily caloric intake and increasing physical activity play an important role in this process. The method of introspection was applied in the paper, works were performed whose research was closely related to the issue of work...

Visokointenzivni intervalni trening se koristi za poboljšanje maksimalnog unosa kiseonika i aerobno funkcionalnog kapaciteta školske dece. Do sada je otkriveno da visokointenzivni intervalni trening (HIIT) efikasno utiče na poboljšanje anaerobnih sposobnosti. Cilj istraživanja bio je da se na osnovu sistematskog pregleda velikog broja studija koji...

High-intensity interval training is used to improve maximum oxygen intake and aerobic functional capacity of school children. So far, it has been discovered that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is effective in improving anaerobic capacity. Aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness and impact of HIIT training on the improvement of...

Сажетак: Плиометрија је савремен метод рада који дозвољава појединцу већи развој силе него што је могуће, користећи једноставни тренинг снаге. Експлозивна снага изражена кроз експлозивне скокове је способност неуромускуларног система испитаника да испољи напрезање мишића у најмањем временском интервалу.Циљ истраживања је утврђивање разлика између г...

The aim of this systematic review was to determine, based on the summary of relevant literature, whether physical activity affects the obesity of the elderly. The sample of respondents were males and females, a total of 1110, older than 65 years. The criteria for the analysis of the papers were as follows: the papers included from 2005 to 2020, tha...