Rafael Ballester
Biographic Data
| ID | 3746780 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Rafael Ballester |
| GIVEN NAMES | Rafael |
| FAMILY NAME | Ballester |
| SIGNATURE | BALLESTER R |
| AFFILIATIONS | Valencia Catholic University Saint Vincent Martyr |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1602-6809 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Training exercises, match demands, and variability in elite futsal
Findings highlight the importance of understanding the physical demands of each training exercise to balance intensity, variability, and contextual relevance to tailor training programs that ultimately optimizing athlete preparation for the multifaceted demands of competitive play
Contrasting state land and fire use policies condition fire regime seasonality and size in two Central Spain forest landscapes
Age and Maturation Matter in Youth Elite Soccer, but Depending on Competitive Level and Gender
This study aimed to explore the relevance of the relative age effect (RAE), maturity status and anthropometry, and their influence on coaches' assessment of players' performance, analyzing both genders and different types of academies (elite vs. non-elite). The sample included 603 soccer players (385 male), from the under 12 (U12), under 14 (U14) and under 16 (U16) categories, belonging to elite and nonelite teams. Coaches' assessment of players'…
Relative Age Effect in the Sport Environment. Role of Physical Fitness and Cognitive Function in Youth Soccer Players
The need to achieve short-term competitive outcomes in sports may influence the emergence of talent selection strategies, which could bias individuals' opportunities. The present study aimed to further explore the relative age effect (RAE), a phenomenon that strongly influences youth sport development. The RAE refers to a disproportionately high percentage in sport teams of athletes born early in the selection year. Our primary focus was to explo…
Predicting condom use in adolescents
From a statistical perspective, the TPB seems to be the most suitable model for predicting the FCU among young people compared to the other models. Overall, key direct predictors of the FCU in adolescents included condom use intention, behavioral skills and cognitive factors, such as STIs knowledge and condom use self-efficacy. The next step should be to test integrative models that include personal, contextual, environmental, and social factors
Sexual behaviors in male sex workers in Spain
This study analyzed how the culture of origin, educational level, sexual orientation, and experience of male sex workers may mediate their commercial sexual behaviors. A total of 100 Spanish agency male sex workers were interviewed. Most of them were young men, Latin American, homosexual, and had middle-level education. Our results showed that cultural differences and sexual orientation could influence male sex workers when engaging in sexual beh…
Sexual behaviors in male sex workers in Spain
This study analyzed how the culture of origin, educational level, sexual orientation, and experience of male sex workers may mediate their commercial sexual behaviors. A total of 100 Spanish agency male sex workers were interviewed. Most of them were young men, Latin American, homosexual, and had middle-level education. Our results showed that cultural differences and sexual orientation could influence male sex workers when engaging in sexual beh…
Sexual behaviors in male sex workers in Spain
This study analyzed how the culture of origin, educational level, sexual orientation, and experience of male sex workers may mediate their commercial sexual behaviors. A total of 100 Spanish agency male sex workers were interviewed. Most of them were young men, Latin American, homosexual, and had middle-level education. Our results showed that cultural differences and sexual orientation could influence male sex workers when engaging in sexual beh…
Predicting condom use in adolescents
From a statistical perspective, the TPB seems to be the most suitable model for predicting the FCU among young people compared to the other models. Overall, key direct predictors of the FCU in adolescents included condom use intention, behavioral skills and cognitive factors, such as STIs knowledge and condom use self-efficacy. The next step should be to test integrative models that include personal, contextual, environmental, and social factors
Relative Age Effect in the Sport Environment. Role of Physical Fitness and Cognitive Function in Youth Soccer Players
The need to achieve short-term competitive outcomes in sports may influence the emergence of talent selection strategies, which could bias individuals' opportunities. The present study aimed to further explore the relative age effect (RAE), a phenomenon that strongly influences youth sport development. The RAE refers to a disproportionately high percentage in sport teams of athletes born early in the selection year. Our primary focus was to explo…
Age and Maturation Matter in Youth Elite Soccer, but Depending on Competitive Level and Gender
This study aimed to explore the relevance of the relative age effect (RAE), maturity status and anthropometry, and their influence on coaches' assessment of players' performance, analyzing both genders and different types of academies (elite vs. non-elite). The sample included 603 soccer players (385 male), from the under 12 (U12), under 14 (U14) and under 16 (U16) categories, belonging to elite and nonelite teams. Coaches' assessment of players'…
Contrasting state land and fire use policies condition fire regime seasonality and size in two Central Spain forest landscapes
Training exercises, match demands, and variability in elite futsal
Findings highlight the importance of understanding the physical demands of each training exercise to balance intensity, variability, and contextual relevance to tailor training programs that ultimately optimizing athlete preparation for the multifaceted demands of competitive play
Psychology (5 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Demography (3 works) · Developmental psychology (3 works) · Sport Psychology and Performance (3 works) · Sports injuries and prevention (3 works) · Sports Performance and Training (3 works) · Athletes (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Demography (2 works)