Petar Veličković

• PhD Student at University of Nis

(1) Background: This study aimed to examine whether an experimental acrobatics curriculum, conducted three times a week, could lead to greater improvements in specific components of motor fitness—coordination, balance, agility, and speed—compared to the standard physical education program; (2) Methods: The research was conducted over a 16-week peri...

(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...

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...

This systematic review explores the incidence of Osgood-Schlatter Disease (OSD) in young athletes and non-athletes, focusing on its epidemiology and characteristics. OSD marked by patellar tendon irritation, local pain, and swelling, primarily arises from repetitive quadriceps strain during adolescence and sports activities. The study conducted a s...

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...

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...

Basketball is a popular team sport with a combination of alternating and high-intensity activities. Physical characteristics related to age and maturity can be quite important for developing the career of a young athlete. The aim of this study was to determine the differences in motor skills among basketball players with regard to their biological...

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...

The aim of this study was to compare differences of explosive strength in younger categories of football, basketball and volleyball players. Participants were 36 young male athletes divided into three groups: football group (FG), N = 11; basketball group (BG), N = 13; volleyball group (VG), N = 12 in junior category. The research design involved cr...

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...