Commentary - (2025) Volume 15, Issue 4
Received: 01-Jul-2025, Manuscript No. jsmds-25-174510;
Editor assigned: 03-Jul-2025, Pre QC No. P-174510;
Reviewed: 17-Jul-2025, QC No. Q-174510;
Revised: 22-Jul-2025, Manuscript No. R-174510;
Published:
29-Jul-2025
, DOI: 10.37421/2161-0673.2025.15.438
Citation: Wu, Mei-Ling. ”Sport Science & Management: Performance, Well-being, Ethics.” J Sports Med Doping Stud 15 (2025):438.
Copyright: © 2025 Wu M. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution
and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
This comprehensive body of literature delves into diverse aspects of sports science and management, offering insights into athlete well-being, performance optimization, and the broader societal implications of sport. For instance, a systematic review and meta-analysis highlights the critical role of monitoring athletes' training loads, particularly the acute-to-chronic workload ratios, in significantly reducing the risk of injuries and illnesses. This emphasizes the necessity of individualized and meticulously planned training programs [1].
Further exploration into athlete development uncovers the efficacy of psychological skills training (PST) interventions. A systematic review reveals PST as a valuable approach that boosts confidence, refines anxiety management, and improves coping skills, ultimately contributing positively to both athletic performance and the overall mental health of young sports participants [2].
Preventing specific injuries, such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, is also a key focus. One systematic review and meta-analysis confirms that neuromuscular training (NMT) programs, which integrate balance, plyometrics, and strength training, are highly effective in mitigating ACL injury risk, especially for female athletes, thereby underscoring their importance in at-risk populations' sports regimens [3].
The scope extends to public health, with a narrative review synthesizing effective strategies for promoting physical activity among children and adolescents. It champions multi-component approaches that span school, family, and community environments, stressing the need for interventions tailored to developmental stages and environmental factors to cultivate lifelong active habits [4].
Optimizing performance in elite athletes often involves precise nutritional planning. A review outlines crucial nutritional strategies, covering carbohydrate availability, protein intake for muscle repair, hydration, and the strategic use of supplements. It highlights the importance of individualized nutritional plans to meet the specific demands of various sports and training phases [5].
Technological advancements are also shaping athlete monitoring. An article discusses current trends and future directions in wearable technology, detailing how these devices track physiological data, external load, and biomechanics to inform training prescription, injury prevention, and performance enhancement. It also touches upon challenges related to data interpretation, validity, and ethical considerations [6].
Beyond physical and technical skills, coaching plays a pivotal role in youth development. A review examines effective coaching strategies that foster positive youth development (PYD) in sport, identifying behaviors like creating supportive environments, promoting life skills, and encouraging autonomy. It underscores coaches' influence on young athletes' character, competence, and connection, extending beyond mere skill development [7].
Addressing broader societal issues in sport, a scoping review synthesizes interventions and policies aimed at promoting gender equality. It highlights diverse approaches, including leadership programs for women, media representation initiatives, and policies combating harassment and discrimination, asserting that multifaceted strategies are essential to dismantle systemic barriers and create more equitable sports environments [8].
Integrity and governance are also paramount. A scoping review explores ethical leadership in sport, identifying integrity, fairness, and accountability as central themes. It posits that ethical leaders cultivate positive organizational cultures, build trust, and influence the ethical conduct of athletes and staff, which is vital for maintaining the sport's integrity [9].
Finally, the economic dimensions of sport are considered. A systematic review synthesizes the economic impact of major sport events, revealing that while these events often generate positive activity, claimed benefits are frequently overestimated, and costs can be substantial. This calls for more rigorous and transparent economic impact assessments to guide policy decisions regarding event hosting [10].
This collection of research paints a detailed picture of contemporary issues in sport science, athlete welfare, and organizational management, drawing from diverse methodologies including systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and scoping reviews. The findings consistently underscore the value of data-driven, individualized, and holistic approaches to sport.
A significant focus is placed on athlete physical health and performance. Effective training load management, particularly through acute-to-chronic workload ratios, is presented as a crucial factor in reducing injury and illness rates, highlighting the need for tailored training programs [1]. This is complemented by the demonstrated effectiveness of neuromuscular training (NMT) programs, integrating balance, plyometrics, and strength, in preventing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, especially in female athletes, emphasizing its importance for at-risk groups [3]. In support of advanced athlete monitoring, wearable technology trends are explored, detailing how these devices track physiological data, external load, and biomechanics to inform training and injury prevention, while also acknowledging challenges in data interpretation and ethical use [6]. These interconnected areas reveal a commitment to optimizing physical capabilities and minimizing risks.
Beyond physical mechanics, psychological and developmental aspects of sport receive considerable attention. Psychological skills training (PST) interventions are recognized for their positive impact on young athletes, enhancing confidence, anxiety management, and coping skills, thereby contributing to both performance and overall mental well-being [2]. This emphasis on holistic development extends to coaching, where effective strategies are identified to promote positive youth development (PYD). Coaches who cultivate supportive environments, foster life skills, and encourage autonomy are crucial in shaping young athletes' character, competence, and connection, transcending mere skill acquisition [7]. These studies collectively argue for a comprehensive approach that nurtures both the physical and mental resilience of athletes.
Broader societal and organizational dimensions of sport are also thoroughly examined. Interventions and policies aimed at promoting physical activity in children and adolescents emphasize multi-component approaches involving schools, families, and communities, underscoring the need for tailored strategies based on developmental stages and environmental factors to instill active habits for life [4]. Concurrently, the imperative for gender equality in sport is addressed through a scoping review of interventions and policies. This review highlights the necessity of multifaceted strategies, including leadership programs for women, media representation, and policies against harassment, to dismantle systemic barriers and foster more equitable sports environments [8]. These areas show a commitment to making sport accessible, inclusive, and beneficial for a wider demographic.
Ethical leadership and economic realities further shape the sport landscape. A scoping review on ethical leadership in sport identifies integrity, fairness, and accountability as core tenets for effective leaders. Such leaders are vital in fostering positive organizational cultures, building trust, and influencing the ethical conduct of all stakeholders, which is paramount for maintaining the integrity of sport itself [9]. In terms of financial impact, a systematic review on major sport events reveals that while these events can stimulate economic activity, their benefits are often overestimated, and costs are substantial. This finding advocates for more rigorous and transparent economic impact assessments to ensure informed policy decisions [10]. Lastly, optimizing performance in elite athletes also relies heavily on precise nutritional strategies. A dedicated review outlines critical aspects such as carbohydrate availability, protein intake, hydration, and strategic supplementation, stressing the need for individualized nutritional plans to meet the unique demands of various sports and training phases [5]. These diverse studies offer a comprehensive perspective on the multifaceted world of sport, from individual athlete welfare to broad societal and economic considerations.
This collection of research explores critical aspects of sports science and management, highlighting strategies for athlete well-being, performance enhancement, and organizational integrity. Key findings include the importance of training load monitoring and neuromuscular training in preventing injuries, especially for female athletes, alongside the benefits of psychological skills training for young athletes' performance and mental health. Nutritional strategies are crucial for elite athlete recovery, while wearable technology offers advanced monitoring solutions, though ethical considerations persist. The literature also emphasizes effective coaching strategies for positive youth development and multi-component interventions for promoting physical activity in children. Broader societal issues like gender equality in sport and the role of ethical leadership are discussed, advocating for multifaceted policies and transparent governance. Lastly, the economic impact of major sport events is critically assessed, often revealing overestimated benefits and significant costs. Together, these studies stress individualized, evidence-based, and holistic approaches to foster healthier, more equitable, and high-performing sporting environments.
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