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207 gap statements mined from Physical Education and Training Studies papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 2,167 papers on the topic — drawn mostly from each paper's own stated research gap, future-work, challenge and limitation notes, and its abstract. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one.

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  • Building on the conceptual framework developed in this paper, future studies may investigate whether collegiate student-athletes who receive wrestling-inspired Java instruction demonstrate stronger conceptual understanding of program state, control flow, loop execution, method invocation, and program termination than students who receive conventional instruction.

    Using Sport-Specific State-Based Mental Models to Scaffold Introductory Java Learning for Student-Athletes: A Wrestling-Inspired Conceptual and Pedagogical Framework · 2026 · DOI

  • This study addresses a previously underexplored gap by applying the EFB to a university student population and examining its outcomes in relation to demographic and anthropometric factors.

    Health-Related Physical Fitness of Romanian University Students: The European Fitness Badge Approach · 2025 · DOI

  • Recent evidence also suggests a complex, sometimes paradoxical, relationship between ABSI and cardiometabolic health, warranting further investigation in diverse cohorts.

    Health-Related Physical Fitness of Romanian University Students: The European Fitness Badge Approach · 2025 · DOI

  • Traditional physical training programs do not fully prepare cadets for rapid movement under aerial threat. There is a need to develop special physical training to improve endurance, mobility, and evasion skills under UAV threat conditions.

    Special Physical Training of Internal Affairs University Cadets for Actions Under UAV Threat Conditions: Development of Endurance, Mobility and Evasion Skills · 2026 · DOI

  • The need to bridge this gap in the context of security challenges in Ukraine and global digitalisation.

    The role of information and communication technologies in the teaching of specialist subjects · 2026 · DOI

  • The individual approach in assessing the quality of psychological, genetic, and physical preparedness of young swimmers is necessary.

    A systematic review of individualized approaches in assessing the training quality of 12–14-year-old freestyle sprinters · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper mentions the challenges of improving physical fitness in higher education institutions, including the lack of time and resources for physical education.

    ORGANIZATION OF WEIGHT LIFTING CLUBS IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND MONITORING OF STUDENTS' PHYSICAL FITNESS · 2026 · DOI

  • The study aims to address this gap by investigating the use of the TGfU concept in combination with digital media.

    Digital-gestützte Sportspielvermittlung im Sportunterricht der Grundschule aus der Perspektive der Lehrkräfte · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the impact of extended physical education on classroom climate. The study aims to address the gap in research on the relationship between physical education and music education.

    Hodnocení klimatu tříd s rozšířenou výukou tělesné výchovy prostřednictvím psychodiagnostických nástrojů a jejich implikace pro hudební výchovu · 2026 · DOI

  • The study has several limitations that should be taken into account when interpreting the findings. The first limitation concerns the research sample, which was restricted to a single primary school with four classes specialising in volleyball. The results may therefore not be generalisable to other types of sport specialisation or to schools in different socio-cultural contexts.

    Hodnocení klimatu tříd s rozšířenou výukou tělesné výchovy prostřednictvím psychodiagnostických nástrojů a jejich implikace pro hudební výchovu · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of empirical data on medical and social effects of Kyrgyz national sports in children. The risk of biased interpretation and underestimation of possible risks due to the cultural significance of the topic.

    The value potential of Kyrgyz national physical culture and sports: medical and psychosocial analysis · 2026 · DOI

  • The long-term effects of national sports on cardiometabolic health of children and their effect on prevention of overweight should be investigated. Data on influence of these forms of physical activity on cognitive and psychological development including formation of decision-making skills, self-regulation, selfevaluation and resistance to stress should be collected.

    The value potential of Kyrgyz national physical culture and sports: medical and psychosocial analysis · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the impact of structured school-based physical activity programs on pre-adolescents' physical fitness and psychosocial well-being. Prior research has focused on older children and adolescents, leaving a gap in knowledge about the effects of physical activity on younger children.

    The Effects of Structured School-Based Physical Activity on Fitness and Psychosocial Well-Being in Pre-Adolescents · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on research trends in gymnastics. Future research should explore the application of digital learning tools in gymnastics education. Future research should examine the effectiveness of innovative teaching practices in promoting holistic development in students.

    Global Research Trends on Gymnastics in Physical Education: A Scopus-Based Bibliometric Analysis · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for a comprehensive overview of the research landscape. The study aims to address the gap by conducting a bibliometric analysis.

    Global Research Trends on Gymnastics in Physical Education: A Scopus-Based Bibliometric Analysis · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should investigate the long-term effects of physical activity on blood lipids. Future research should examine the effects of different types of physical activity on blood lipids.

    Effect of Sports Activity on the Health of Female Student according to Blood Lipids · 2026 · DOI

  • For future research, scholars should employ larger and more diverse samples, incorporate direct measures of shooting technique and attentional control, and consider longitudinal or experimental designs to test whether targeted interventions improve free-throw accuracy.

    Influencing Factors of Free-Throw Shooting Accuracy Among Grade 10 Students · 2026 · DOI

  • The existing literature shows a lack of systematic integration of prevention and recovery. The split state of prevention and recovery in the existing literature.

    Cooperation between Injury Prevention and Physical Recovery of College Students in Middle and Long Distance Running · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to investigate the role of swimming in developing morphofunctional capacity in young adults. The current context is characterized by increasing sedentary behavior and associated health problems.

    Swimming in Morphofunctional Development from the Perspective of Specialists: An Investigative Approach · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to examine the relationship between physical activity level, postural disorders, and cardiopulmonary functions in university students.

    Investigation of the Relationship Between Physical Activity Level, Posture Disorder and Cardiopulmonary System in University Students · 2026 · DOI

  • ConclusionsSports app interventions can improve multiple dimensions of students physical fitness, although current evidence is insufficient to establish an optimal intervention dose.

    Effects of Sports App-Based Interventions on Physical Fitness Outcomes among Adolescents and University Students: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis · 2026 · DOI

  • Children First School, Inc. should implement Project MOVE as a coordinated school-based program that promotes consistent participation, safe progression, recovery, and academic balance.

    Level of Sports Participation and Academic Performance among Student-Athletes of Children First School, Inc. · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the existing literature on methodological approaches to identifying motivational stimuli for senior school students' participation in combat sports.

    Methodological approaches to determining motivational incentives for high school students to engage in martial arts · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the existing literature on the role of kettlebell lifting sports clubs in improving physical fitness of student youth in higher education institutions.

    ORGANIZATION OF WEIGHT LIFTING CLUBS IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND MONITORING OF STUDENTS' PHYSICAL FITNESS · 2026 · DOI

  • The study only included university students, - The study was conducted at a single university, - The sample size was limited to 164…

    Investigation of the Relationship Between Physical Activity Level, Posture Disorder and Cardiopulmonary System in University Students · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) There is a need to develop special physical training to improve endurance, mobility, and evasion skills under UAV threat conditions (“Special Physical Training of Internal Affairs University Cadets for Actions…”, 2026); (2) The paper mentions the challenges of improving physical fitness in higher education institutions, including the lack of time and resources for physical education (“ORGANIZATION OF WEIGHT LIFTING CLUBS IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND…”, 2026); (3) There is a lack of research on the impact of extended physical education on classroom climate (“Hodnocení klimatu tříd s rozšířenou výukou tělesné výchovy prostřednictvím…”, 2026); (4) The lack of empirical data on medical and social effects of Kyrgyz national sports in children (“The value potential of Kyrgyz national physical culture and sports: medical and…”, 2026); (5) There is a lack of research on the impact of structured school-based physical activity programs on pre-adolescents' physical fitness and psychosocial well-being (“The Effects of Structured School-Based Physical Activity on Fitness and…”, 2026). 207 gap statements have been mined from Physical Education and Training Studies papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 2,167 papers on the topic; the gaps come from whichever of those papers state one. They are mostly the research gaps the authors state and the papers' abstracts, plus future-work, limitations and challenges passages. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one, so you can read the original claim in context.

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