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Open research questions in Sports and Physical Education Research

190 gap statements mined from Sports and Physical Education Research papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 1,659 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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  • The population size is limited to students participating in the basketball extracurricular program at High School 16 Makassar.

    Impact of Half Squat Jumps and Resistance Band Exercises on High School Students' Basketball Shooting Accuracy · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of explosive leg muscle power in student athletes is a significant research gap. There is a need to investigate the effectiveness of different training modalities in improving basketball shooting accuracy.

    Impact of Half Squat Jumps and Resistance Band Exercises on High School Students' Basketball Shooting Accuracy · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could examine the impact of emerging digital communication platforms on team coordination and performance in futsal, particularly in mitigating barriers related to player absences.

    The Role of Group Communication Patterns in Toko Kecil Futsal Teams in Improving Sports Performance · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to develop AI-based learning media that can shape both learners and educators in rhythmic gymnastics activities.

    The Effectiveness of AI-Based Learning Media (AI REG) in Improving Rhythmic Gymnastics Activities among Students · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of studies comparing the effects of resistance band and complex training on soccer players. The study aims to fill this gap by examining the effects of the two training methods on male soccer players aged 17-19 years.

    The effect of resistance band and complex training on strength, power, speed and agility of soccer players · 2026 · DOI

  • Future studies can analyze the jump serve techniques of other volleyball teams. Future studies can use quantitative methods to analyze the jump serve technique. Future studies can develop more effective training programs for volleyball teams based on the analysis of jump serve techniques.

    Analisis Aksi Jump Serve di Club Bola Voli LavAni dalam Kompetisi Proliga Tahun 2025 · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of analysis on the effectiveness and technical errors of jump serve techniques in volleyball. There is a need for more studies on the analysis of volleyball techniques using video observation methods.

    Analisis Aksi Jump Serve di Club Bola Voli LavAni dalam Kompetisi Proliga Tahun 2025 · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the relationship between sleep quality and gait speed among medical students. Prior studies have focused on the relationship between sleep deprivation and motor function in other populations.

    Hubungan Kualitas Tidur dengan Gait Speed pada Mahasiswa Kedokteran · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of effective and structured training models for improving long-pass kicking technique among youth football athletes. Conventional training methods often insufficiently emphasize the long-pass kicking technique.

    Improving Long-Pass Performance in Youth Football Players Through the BLAST Training Model · 2026 · DOI

  • The study aims to address this gap by examining the effect of passing strategy training on improving basic team skills in futsal.

    PENGARUH LATIHAN STRATEGI PASSING DALAM FUTSAL UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN TIM EKSTRAKURIKULER SISWA · 2026 · DOI

  • Legal knowledge has been studied only in relation to offensive skill performance in secondary school players, but no studies examine how legal knowledge (rules understanding) correlates with defensive decision-making, defensive positioning accuracy, or defensive rule violations across different competitive levels.

    Legal Knowledge and its Relation to some Offensive Skills Ending with Shooting from Jumps and Lay-up Performance Among Secondary School Basketball Team Players · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to study the relationship between legal knowledge and offensive skills in basketball. The current study aims to fill this gap by examining the relations between legal knowledge and performance of some offensive skills among secondary school basketball team players.

    Legal Knowledge and its Relation to some Offensive Skills Ending with Shooting from Jumps and Lay-up Performance Among Secondary School Basketball Team Players · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should investigate the long-term effects of the modified invasion game on motor skills and self-satisfaction. Future research should examine the effectiveness of the modified invasion game in different contexts and populations. Future research should explore the use of other instruments and methods to measure motor skills and self-satisfaction.

    Pengaruh Modifikasi Permainan Invasi Terhadap Peningkatan Keterampilan Motorik dan Self-Satisfaction Siswa Sekolah Dasar · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap is the need for a modified invasion game that can improve motor skills and self-satisfaction among elementary school students. The gap is the lack of accommodation of conventional physical education to the diverse abilities and needs of elementary school students.

    Pengaruh Modifikasi Permainan Invasi Terhadap Peningkatan Keterampilan Motorik dan Self-Satisfaction Siswa Sekolah Dasar · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can investigate the long-term skill retention of students taught using various teaching methods. Future research can apply the findings to other sports disciplines.

    The Effect of the Varied Style on Learning Basic Stances and Footwork in Foil Fencing for Students · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for more research on individual differences in motor learning.

    The Effect of the Varied Style on Learning Basic Stances and Footwork in Foil Fencing for Students · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for varied and effective training methods to improve control and speed of extracurricular futsal students. The study identifies a gap in the development of systematic training programs for improving dribbling ability.

    Pull-Back Turns, Outside Stops, and Inside Stops Training on Dribbling Skills: Extracurricular Team of State High School · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to examine the effects of aerobic exercise on physical fitness, body composition, and sleep quality among college students. Prior studies have reported inconsistent findings.

    Pengaruh Senam Aerobik terhadap Kebugaran Jasmani, Komposisi Tubuh, dan Kualitas Tidur Mahasiswa Universitas PGRI Mahadewa Indonesia · 2026 · DOI

  • Further development can be carried out by implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of the PjBL based Student Worksheet product to improve student learning outcomes in the basic manipulative movement pattern material for fourth grade elementary school students. Future research can develop the Student Worksheet with other models, increasing the number of students and classes.

    Development of Worksheet for Students (LKPD) with Project Based Learning (PjBL) in the Material of Manipulative Basic Moves Pattern for Improving the Learning Outcomes of Fourth Grade Students · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies can investigate the relationship between physical factors and smash accuracy in different age groups. Studies can examine the effect of plyometric training on leg power and smash performance. Research can explore the relationship between self-confidence and smash accuracy in badminton athletes.

    The Role of Self-Confidence in Mediating the Relationship Between Leg Muscle Power, Arm Muscle Strength, and Eye-Hand Coordination on The Smash of Badminton Athletes in Sleman Regency · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of understanding of the relationship between physical factors and smash accuracy. The lack of studies examining the influence of self-confidence as a mediating variable.

    The Role of Self-Confidence in Mediating the Relationship Between Leg Muscle Power, Arm Muscle Strength, and Eye-Hand Coordination on The Smash of Badminton Athletes in Sleman Regency · 2026 · DOI

  • The current teaching method for basketball in schools is often ineffective, with students lacking confidence in their skills. There is a need for more effective teaching methods that promote student involvement and engagement.

    Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Lay Up Shoot Permainan Bola Basket Melalui Model Pembelajaran Project Based Learning (PJBL) pada Siswa Kelas X SMK Negeri 5 Ambon · 2026 · DOI

  • The study was limited to a single school and may not be generalizable to other settings.

    Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Lay Up Shoot Permainan Bola Basket Melalui Model Pembelajaran Project Based Learning (PJBL) pada Siswa Kelas X SMK Negeri 5 Ambon · 2026 · DOI

  • Incorporate speed-strength training into the training program for students at Ahlulbayt University. Diversify the use of training exercises that combine strength and speed. Conduct periodic tests to measure the level of speed-strength and observe the principle of progressive training load. Conduct similar research on other samples and age groups.

    THE EFFECT OF SPEED-STRENGTH TRAINING ON DEVELOPING LEG MOVEMENTS FOR VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS AT AHLULBAYT UNIVERSITY. · 2026 · DOI

  • Developing effective training programs for futsal players. Improving the performance of extracurricular futsal teams in schools. Minimizing defensive gaps and improving collective team performance.

    PENGARUH LATIHAN STRATEGI PASSING DALAM FUTSAL UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN TIM EKSTRAKURIKULER SISWA · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) The lack of explosive leg muscle power in student athletes is a significant research gap (“Impact of Half Squat Jumps and Resistance Band Exercises on High School…”, 2026); (2) Future research could examine the impact of emerging digital communication platforms on team coordination and performance in futsal, particularly in mitigating barriers related to player absences (“The Role of Group Communication Patterns in Toko Kecil Futsal Teams in…”, 2026); (3) There is a need to develop AI-based learning media that can shape both learners and educators in rhythmic gymnastics activities (“The Effectiveness of AI-Based Learning Media (AI REG) in Improving Rhythmic…”, 2026); (4) There is a lack of studies comparing the effects of resistance band and complex training on soccer players (“The effect of resistance band and complex training on strength, power, speed…”, 2026); (5) Future studies can analyze the jump serve techniques of other volleyball teams (“Analisis Aksi Jump Serve di Club Bola Voli LavAni dalam Kompetisi Proliga Tahun…”, 2026). 190 gap statements have been mined from Sports and Physical Education Research papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 1,659 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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