Thai Journal of Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Effects of Eye-Foot Coordination Activities on Football Shooting of Lower Secondary School Football Players

Thirakhun Boonserm — 2026-04-23

The objectives of this study were: 1) to compare the mean football shooting performance of lower secondary school students before and after the experiment within the experimental and control groups, and 2) to compare the post-experimental mean football shooting performance between the experimental and control groups. The sample consisted of 40 lower secondary school football players aged 12–14 years, selected using purposive sampling. The participants were divided into two groups using a matched-pair technique: 20 students in the experimental group and 20 in the control group. Pre-tests of eye-foot coordination and football shooting performance were administered prior to the experiment. The experimental group participated in eye-foot coordination activities over a period of 8 weeks. The research instruments included: 1) 29 eye-foot coordination training activities, 2) an eye-foot coordination test, and 3) a football shooting test. After the experiment, mean scores and standard deviations were analyzed using t-tests to compare the mean scores of eye-foot coordination and football shooting performance. The results revealed that: 1) the mean football shooting performance of the experimental group after the experiment was significantly higher than before the experiment at the .01 level, and 2) the post-experimental mean football shooting performance of the experimental group was significantly higher than that of the control group at the .01 level.

Effect of a High-Intensity Power Circuit Training Program on Neuromuscular in Jiu-Jitsu Athletes

Eurangkul Juthapakti — 2026-04-25

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a high-intensity circuit training program on the neuromuscular system in jiu-jitsu athletes. This study employed a quasi-experimental research design. The participants consisted of 11 professional jiu-jitsu athletes aged between 18 and 30 years, including 7 males and 4 females, selected using purposive sampling. The participants underwent a high-intensity circuit training program three days per week for a total of 6 weeks. Muscular endurance was assessed using a 30-second repeated jump test measured by OptoJump Next. Anaerobic performance was evaluated using the Wingate Anaerobic Test. Descriptive statistics, including mean and standard deviation, were calculated. Differences between pre-test and post-test within the group were analyzed using non-parametric statistics, specifically the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test, with the level of statistical significance set at .05.

The results indicated that after the 6-week intervention, the mean muscular endurance of the jiu-jitsu athletes significantly increased compared to the pre-test at the .05 level. However, anaerobic performance showed an increase without statistical significance. It can be concluded that the high-intensity circuit training program can effectively improve muscular endurance in jiu-jitsu athletes.

The Growth of Sports Marketing and The Importance of Technology in Sports Management

Kritchapaol Arsapakdee — 2026-04-25

At present, people's views on sports in society have clearly changed. Initially, sports were primarily about exercise, physical fitness enhancement, and maintaining health. Today, the use of technology, the popularity of professional sports and esports, the promotion of community sports, and access to sports media have a significant effect on the way of life and connections in today's society. Changes in human behavior, economic progress, social and cultural shifts, lifestyle changes, living conditions, and advancements in technology have transformed the perspective of sports into a business capable of generating income for sports business operators at all levels. This shift contributes to adding value to the national economy.

As a result, people in society are becoming more aware of the importance of maintaining health and exercising. This is due to increased awareness of the benefits gained from exercise, such as reducing the risk of chronic diseases, boosting energy, and strengthening immunity. The use of technology in personal sports, such as smart wearable devices (Wearable Technology), including smartwatches, fitness trackers, and fitness-related apps, helps people track and analyze detailed health and exercise data. The rise of eSports, or video game competitions as professional sports, is increasing in popularity and acceptance. There are global competitions with millions of viewers, making esports a significant part of the rapidly growing sports industry.

The growth of the sports market today is driven by many important factors, including the increase in interest in sports, the expansion of sports events, and the development of technology, which plays an important role in sports management. The development and adoption of technology in sports management are also crucially supported. Technology doesn't just help improve the performance of athletes and teams; it also enhances the viewing experience and the audience's access to information, leading to the sustainable and continuous growth of the sports industry in the future.

Street Sport to International Sport in Olympic Games: Analysis of 3X3 Basketball According to the study Process Physical Education

Hanafee Yeesunsong — 2026-04-25

3X3 basketball is an international sport that was officially established recently but has gained immense popularity in every country. The evidence clearly shows that the number of 3x3 basketball tournaments has increased significantly. Young people are increasingly interested in this sport compared to the past 4-5 years abroad and in Thailand. This may be because young people can apply for the competition without representing an educational institution. Therefore, physical education teachers teach about sports, Exercises, games, and physical activities where students can experience the first place in their lives. Therefore, it is important to promote physical education learning management using 3X3 basketball is essential until students can use what they have learned to play recreational sports or participate in the 3X3 basketball competition. This academic article has two objectives: 1) to analyze 3x3 basketball according to the physical education process. to make it easier to design learning management in physical education, and 2) to provide a guideline for teaching 3x3 basketball in physical education and to provide a practical guideline for promoting 3X3 basketball sports immediately for stationed physical education teachers.