Background: This research has started from the empirical observation that preschoolers who practice systematic and continuous physical activities can solve the tasks they receive more accurately and in less time than those who do not do sports in an organized setting. Methods: The research was carried out in 2015 in the Laboratory of Physical Therapy and Special Motricity of the Faculty of Physical Education and Mountain Sports, Transilvania University of Brasov. The survey sample included 51 preschoolers (26 boys and 25 girls), and the study implemented “real experiment” type research with a post-test phase to find out to what extent cortical stability is dependent on practicing a form of systematic movement at the ages of 4–6 years by analyzing proprioceptive sense and neuromuscular control. Thus, we could see how a 4-to-6-year-old child’s brain responds to a given stimulus by using the ERGOSIM condition simulator, which provides real-time feedback. Results: The results of the study show significant values for the visual control of the subjects by adjusting movement. Conclusions: The practice of physical activities benefits from learning through the visual scheme, having real-time feedback, and subjects being able to maintain indices closer to the required model, on the one hand, and on the other, to return with spherical correction stimuli during a wrong move much better than those in the control group. The results suggest that systematic practice of psychomotricity can improve general development and cognition in children, and that implementing this methodology could thus be useful in educative intervention.

Background: The present paper initiates the introduction of physical education activities within the Transylvania University of Brașov, aiming at a new strategy. The purpose is identifying the level of knowledge and the level of perception regarding the extent to which outdoor activities are viewed and implemented, and the effects that the latter has on them by tracking certain variables of a sensory nature, comprised of visual, auditory, kinesthetic and digital areas. Methods: This research aims to analyze if the type of sensory channel is influenced by the type of sport and the environment (urban/rural) of that practiced sport. We also analyzed the benefits offered by different sports and if these benefits influence the type of activity. Data were collected using an online survey, a questionnaire, using a Likert scale, with subjects having to choose between multiple answers. In addition, data were allocated and reviewed based on a sample of 100 students who have the habit of practicing outdoor activities. Results: The results of the study significantly show that the objectives were met and as such it can be concluded that outdoor activities, from the point of view of perception systems, can be classified according to the method of ordering the rank of activities by the dominant kinesthetic sensory channel.

This study presents the implementation and results of the Annual Physical Training Program for Masters +45 Half Marathoners (PASm-12), focused on optimizing athletic performance through rigorous planning of training volume and intensity. PASm-12, structured over 12 mesocycles and 52 microcycles, was applied to 6 female runners with over 10 years of experience. The results indicate that the total running volume achieved (2347 km) was 90.2% of the volume proposed by PASm-12 (2603.2 km), with statistically significant differences in most mesocycles (Cohen’s f² = 6.24, t = −5.997, p = 0.002, indicating a large effect size). The training intensity was achieved at an average of 94.8% of what was proposed by PASm-12, with significant differences in several mesocycles (Cohen’s f² = 0.45, t = −1.972 to −3.984, p < 0.05, indicating a moderate to large effect size). The female runners’ performances in field tests generally showed faster times than the maximum and average values proposed in PASm-12, with the exception of the final competition, where performance was slightly lower due to external competitive factors (Cohen’s d = −0.53, t = −1.192, p = 0.3). This plan, demonstrating good practice, could serve as a guideline model for amateur runners who do not have specialist counseling. PASm-12 can reduce the risk of injury, prevent excessive fatigue, and support ongoing participation in sports activities. Additionally, the implementation of this plan could provide amateur runners with a safe and effective training structure, contributing to improved health and athletic performance.

Bilateral morphological asymmetry of the upper limbs may influence grip strength even in semi-active young adults. Understanding this relationship is important for identifying early neuromuscular imbalances with implications for ergonomics and rehabilitation. This study aimed to examine associations between upper limb anthropometric characteristics and grip strength in non-athlete students, considering gender and manual dominance. The sample included 192 healthy university students (110 females, 82 males; mean age 19.92 ± 1.4 years) without prior sports training. Thirteen bilateral anthropometric parameters of the upper limbs were assessed, including hand and palm dimensions, segmental lengths, and arm and forearm circumferences, along with grip strength measured by dynamometry in two positions: arm extended and arm flexed at 90°. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences in forearm length, arm and forearm circumferences, and grip strength (p < 0.001). The dominant limb consistently demonstrated higher grip strength, with mean differences of approximately 2 kg. Male participants showed higher absolute values for all morphological and functional variables, whereas stronger correlations between distal upper-limb morphology and grip strength were observed in females. These findings indicate that, despite largely symmetric skeletal dimensions, moderate functional asymmetries exist and grip strength is influenced primarily by local muscular development rather than overall limb size.

The main purpose was to identify the formative perception of disciplines studied within the bachelor programs in Physical Education and Sports (PES) on the professional competence provided in the qualification sheets of the National Register of Qualifications in Higher Education (NRQHE) for the occupational qualification of Physical Education Teacher in primary and secondary education levels. Ranking the disciplines outlined in the Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education standards for the program in PES based on their impact on professional competencies (PC). 412 teachers: 284 junior teachers group (JTG) and 128 permanent teachers group (PTG). Online was filled out the Questionnaire (QAFISPES) for assessing the ranking of the disciplines provided in the Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education standards on PC in PES, structured on 3 subscales corresponding to the typology of the disciplines: fundamental, PE field, and specialized. For the Fundamental Disciplines subscale, the highest score per rank was recorded by PES Theory and Methodology at 6.66 points; Basic Gymnastics had 5.75 points. For the subscale PE field disciplines, the greatest impact for PC in PES: the Theory and Practice of Athletics 11.25 points, the Theory and Practice of Gymnastics 11.08 points. For the subscale Specialized Disciplines, the most relevant contributions were made by the Methodology of Teaching Athletics in Schools 12.16 points, and the Methodology of Teaching Gymnastics in Schools 11.83 points. Establishing a hierarchy of disciplines based on their formative significance facilitates the optimal allocation of instructional hours within the bachelor's program's Physical Education and Sports (PES) curriculum.