Antonino Bianco
Biographic Data
| ID | 6621158 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Antonino Bianco |
| GIVEN NAMES | Antonino |
| FAMILY NAME | Bianco |
| SIGNATURE | BIANCO A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Palermo |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8334-6581 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 40 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 40 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The role of maturity offset in predicting aerobic and anaerobic performance outcomes in young off-road cyclists
Introduction Biological maturation is a crucial aspect when assessing performance in young athletes. The maturity offset, indicating the time relative to Peak High Velocity (PHV), can impact aerobic and anaerobic capacity, as well as absolute and relative power outputs. This study investigated how maturity offset affects Peak Power Output (PPO) during the power-cadence test and Maximum Power Achieved (MPA) during an incremental ramp test in young…
Athletic performance levels across biological maturity status in youth soccer players
Introduction Biological maturation can produce substantial inter-individual variability in physical performance among youth soccer players. However, whether its influence differs in magnitude across physical domains has been little examined within a testing battery. Methods Forty-four youth male soccer players (13.12 ± 1.75 years; U13-U16) were assessed for countermovement jump (CMJ) height, lower limb peak power, sprint speed over 10 and 30 m (r…
Virtual Reality Game Effect on Healthy Young Adults′ Executive Functions
Background The current pilot study is aimed at exploring the effect of a new virtual reality cognitive training with different environments (natural blue, natural green, and neutral) on young adults′ executive functions. Methods A sample of 38 participants (58% M, mean age = 23.7 years, SD = ±2.75) were randomly assigned to one of the three VR experimental conditions (natural blue, natural green, and neutral) or the control group (no training and…
Students' feelings in higher education
Promoting students' sense of belonging is becoming a priority in higher education environments owing to its multiple benefits for academic life. Using the University Students Belonging Scale (USBS), this research aims to explore how this feeling is rated by students who attend two groups of programs inside the Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement from the University of Palermo, one of the biggest universities in Southe…
The use of social networks in institutional communication at university
Considering that universities follow trends closely in worldwide digital innovation, this community case presents how organizational communication examined and implemented new ways of connecting people in digital environments. A new official Meta profile at the university that was created as part of an innovative communication plan at the department level was utilized for this purpose. The results of a 12-month trial revealed that social connecti…
University, social media, and student engagement
encourage general audience's empowerment with greater interaction in virtual scenarios and digital spaces (Guillory & Sundar, 2014) (Taylor & Kent, 2014) (Gopika, 2023;Young et al., 2020) (Capriotti et al., 2024).The COVID-19 Pandemic has disrupted traditional methodologies and digital communication has become strategic not only to keep alive a worth public image, but especially to hold people involved in a community, seeking to provide feelings …
The multiple uses of artificial intelligence in exercise programs
Cardiovascular adaptations in judo
Judo is a high-intensity combat sport requiring substantial aerobic and anaerobic capacity. Although research has explored the physiological demands of different sports over the years, few studies have investigated the specific cardiovascular adaptations that occur in judoka. This narrative review examines these adaptations by focusing on cardiac function, heart rate variability (HRV), and hemodynamic responses, with the aim of summarizing the ef…
The talent project and the validation of standards for the identification of student-athlete talent
Introduction The aim of the TALENT project is to promote equality in education, prevent exclusion, support dual careers (sport and school), create new role models for the benefit of young talents and prepare them for lifelong learning and professional sport from an early age. It is promoted by a European consortium of 7 partner institutions and runs from December 2022 to May 2025. It consists of five work packages. In the first work phase, develo…
Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its association with rapid weight loss among former elite combat sports athletes in Serbia
This study suggests that former elite CSA who used RWL during their sports career are susceptible to negative metabolic alterations at the end of their competitive period
Hamstring and lower back muscles flexibility as predictor of saddle pressures in young off-road cyclists
Introduction While pedaling, cyclists rest their pelvis on the saddle, generating pressures on it. The pressures generated on the saddle are influenced by several factors. This study aimed to evaluate whether the flexibility of hamstring and lower back muscles could be considered a predictor of pressures in the anterior region (PAR) on the saddle. Methods For this study, 15 young off-road Italian cyclists (11m, 4f) aged 13–16 (Italian Federation …
Kinematic analysis of the back squat at different load intensities in powerlifters and weightlifters
Introduction This study aimed to evaluate the angular kinematics of the hip, knee, ankle, and the linear kinematics of the barbell during the back squat (BS) at different load intensities in powerlifters and weightlifters. Methods Seventeen athletes were recruited ( n = 14 powerlifters; n = 3 weightlifters). The 1-RM of the BS of each participant was calculated and, 1-week after, each participant was asked to perform 5 trials of the BS at differe…
Developmental outcomes in Italian young cancer survivors
Life expectancy among young cancer survivors has increased in the last decades. Unfortunately, young cancer survivors might still experience mental and physical issues due to cancer treatment. Moreover, although physical activity is a valid tool for increasing social support and reducing the risk of obesity, sedentary behaviour is very common among young cancer survivors. Therefore, the current pilot study aims to estimate lack of social support …
Loneliness in sports active and non-active school-age children
This research results could represent the right direction for educators and/or parents in their endeavor to preserve and develop school-age children's mental health
The role of school physical education on adolescents' fitness levels during the pandemic period from Covid-19
Objectives In Italy, in 2013, a new school curriculum with a sport character was established in high schools, called Sports High School (SHS). The aims of this study were: (1) to assess the fitness levels of SHS students who, respecting all the safety rules to limit the spread of COVID-19, practiced physical education (PE) at school with continuity for almost all of 2021, and to compare them with Traditional High School (THS) students; (2) to eva…
Epidemiology of children's swimming competence and water safety
Introduction The main purpose of this study was to investigate children's swimming competence in primary schools of districts in Vojvodina, Serbia. Methods Included subjects were primary school students from first to eighth grade ( N = 2,778; male = 1,454, female = 1,324; age = 10.73 ± 2.1 years). We used Swimming Competence Questionnaire to acquire and analyze their swimming experience, non-fatal aquatic events, and demographics. For the statist…
Preliminary evaluation of a short version questionnaire for Executive Functioning Self-Report (EF-SR)
Mental Fatigue Effects on the Produced Perception of Effort and Its Impact on Subsequent Physical Performances
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between mental fatigue induced by a demanding cognitive task and impaired physical performance in endurance due to a higher perception of effort. A total of 12 healthy adults and volunteers, who had previously practiced endurance activities for 4 to 8 h per week, performed a one-hour cognitive task involving either the process of response inhibition (Stroop task) or not (visualization …
Perfectionism, Resilience and Different Ways of Experiencing Sport during Covid-19 Confinement
The relationship between sports practice and physical and mental health became an important issue during the COVID-19 pandemic, where keeping fit and exercising was one of the best and most popular ways to cope with the confinement situation. The aim of this study was to determine the relationships between perfectionism and resilient resources with psychological well-being, differentiating sports category, gender and experience in a sample of ath…
Biological, Psychological, and Physical Performance Variations in Football Players during the Covid-19 Lockdown
This prospective cohort study aimed to evaluate whether COVID-19 lockdown caused biological, psychological, and/or physical performance variations in footballers. We compared the 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 seasons evaluating the plasma volume, hematological parameters, iron/ferritin, creatine kinase, vitamin D, cortisol, testosterone, and physiological state of players of the Italian football major league (Serie A). Measurements were performed befor…
Effects of a Postural Exercise Program on Vertical Jump Height in Young Female Volleyball Players with Knee Valgus
An integrated postural exercise program might lead to a more balanced muscle efficiency inducing athletes to obtain a higher VJ performance
Kinematics of Cervical Spine during Rowing Ergometer at Different Stroke Rates in Young Rowers
Young rowers showed changes in cervical ROM according to stroke rate. The lower control of the head during the rowing stroke cycle can lead to a higher compensation resulting in an augmented effort, influencing sports performance, and increasing the risk of injury
The differences of Slovenian and Italian daily practices experienced in the first wave of covid-19 pandemic
The study shows that the negative impact of COVID -19 measures is greater in Italy where the pandemic COVID -19 was more prevalent than in Slovenia with low prevalence. Additional consideration should be given to the negative impact of COVID-19 measures on some health-related lifestyle variables when implementing further measures to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic
Happiness in Physical Activity
Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Volleyball Athletes Following a Covid-19 Infection
Athletes' lifestyles have been dramatically affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Since COVID-19 primarily affects the respiratory system and to a lesser degree the cardiovascular system, the goal of this study was to examine the effects of COVID-19-caused detraining on cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) of recently recovered volleyball athletes. Sixteen experienced volleyball athletes (age 24 ± 4.5 years) who were recently d…
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Validation and reproducibility of dietary assessment methods in adolescents
Objective The aim of the present work was to determine what dietary assessment method can provide a valid and accurate estimate of nutrient intake by comparison with the gold standard. Design A MEDLINE, EMBASE, ISI Web of Science, Cochrane and related references literature review was conducted on dietary assessment methods for adolescents reporting the validity and/or reproducibility values. A study quality assessment on the retrieved FFQ was car…
Using concept mapping in the development of the EU-PAD framework (EUropean-Physical Activity Determinants across the life course)
The current framework provides a preliminary overview of factors which may account for PA behaviour across the life course and are most relevant to the European community. These insights could potentially be a foundation for future Pan-European research on how these factors might interact with each other, and assist policy makers to identify appropriate interventions to maximize PA behaviours and thus the health of European citizens
A meta-analysis of the validity of FFQ targeted to adolescents
Objective The present work is aimed at meta-analysing validity studies of FFQ for adolescents, to investigate their overall accuracy and variables that can affect it negatively. Design A meta-analysis of sixteen original articles was performed within the ASSO Project (Adolescents and Surveillance System in the Obesity prevention). Setting The articles assessed the validity of FFQ for adolescents, compared with food records or 24 h recalls, with r…
Prospective Analysis of the Influence of Sport and Educational Factors on the Prevalence and Initiation of Smoking in Older Adolescents from Croatia
The prevalence of smoking among Croatian adolescents is alarmingly high, but no previous study has prospectively examined the sport- and academic-factors associated with smoking and smoking initiation. This study aimed to prospectively examine the associations between scholastic (educational) achievement and sport factors and smoking in 16- to 18-year-old adolescents. This two-year prospective cohort study included 644 adolescents who were 16 yea…
Identification of Factors Associated with Potential Doping Behavior in Sports
Background : Doping behavior, including the misuse of performance-enhancing drugs, is currently a serious problem in sports, and the efficacy of preventive efforts directly depends on information regarding the associations among different precipitating factors (PF) and doping behavior. This study aimed to establish the PF of potential doping behavior (PDB) in competitive swimmers. Methods : The study included 301 swimmers from Slovenia (153 femal…
Profiles of Physical Fitness Risk Behaviours in School Adolescents from the Asso Project
The aim of the present investigation was to describe profiles of adolescents' fitness level, identify latent classes of fitness-related risk behaviours, and describe their sociodemographic and environmental predictors. In total, 883 adolescents (16.4 ± 1.4 years; 167.3 ± 10.4 cm; 62.8 ± 13.5 kg; 62.2% males) were assessed for personal and lifestyle information and for physical fitness components. Eleven possible fitness determinants and seven pre…
Effects of a Nine-Month Physical Activity Intervention on Morphological Characteristics and Motor and Cognitive Skills of Preschool Children
(1) Background: Regular physical activity (PA) plays an important role during early childhood physical and psychological development. This study investigates the effects of a 9-month PA intervention on physiological characteristics and motor and cognitive skills in preschool children. (2) Methods: Preschool children ( n = 132; age 4 to 7 years) attending regular preschool programs were nonrandomly assigned to PA intervention ( n = 66; 60 min sess…
Effects of Aerobic and Anaerobic Fatigue Exercises on Postural Control and Recovery Time in Female Soccer Players
Sixteen female soccer players (age = 20.19 ± 1.52 years; body mass = 56.52 ± 4.95 kg; body height = 164.81 ± 4.21 cm) with no history of lower extremity injury participated in the study. The Biodex SD Balance system was used to determine the non-dominant single-leg stability. In anaerobic exercise, each subject performed four maximal cycling efforts against a resistance equivalent to 0.075 kg/body mass for 30 s with three-minute rest intervals. I…
Effects of a Physical Activity Intervention on Physical Fitness of schoolchildren
Background: Physical fitness in youth is a predictor of health in adulthood. The main objective of the present study was to understand if an enriched sport activity program could increase physical fitness in a population of schoolchildren. Methods: In a sample of 672 children aged 10.0 ± 1.90 years, different motor skills were tested by the 1 kg and 3 kg ball throw (BT), the standing broad jump (SBJ), the 30 m sprint (30mS), the leger shuttle run…
Effects of 6 Weeks of Traditional Resistance Training or High Intensity Interval Resistance Training on Body Composition, Aerobic Power and Strength in Healthy Young Subjects
Consistent practice of physical activity has well known positive effects on general health; however, time for exercise remains one major barrier for many. An acute bout of high intensity interval resistance training (HIIRT) increases acute resting energy expenditure (REE) and decreases respiratory ratio (RR), suggesting its potential role on weight loss and increased fatty acid oxidation. The aim of this study was to test the long-term effect of …
Happiness in Physical Activity
Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Volleyball Athletes Following a Covid-19 Infection
Athletes' lifestyles have been dramatically affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Since COVID-19 primarily affects the respiratory system and to a lesser degree the cardiovascular system, the goal of this study was to examine the effects of COVID-19-caused detraining on cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) of recently recovered volleyball athletes. Sixteen experienced volleyball athletes (age 24 ± 4.5 years) who were recently d…
Isokinetic Profile of Elite Serbian Female Judoists
Elite judo athletes undergo vigorous training to achieve outstanding results. In pursuit of achieving competitive success, the occurrence of injuries amongst judo athletes is not rare. The study aimed to perform a knee flexors and extensors isokinetic torque analysis in elite female judo athletes. Fifty-eight elite female judo athletes of the Serbian national team (21.02 ± 3.11 years; 62.36 ± 11.91 kg, 165.04 ± 10.24 cm, training experience 12.72…
Effect of an Endurance and Strength Mixed Circuit Training on Regional Fat Thickness
circuit-training SR may be an efficient strategy to reduce in a localized manner abdominal subcutaneous fat tissue depot
One Year of Covid-19 Pandemic in Italy
The COVID-19 outbreak forced Italian students to reduce their daily activities, inducing a seden-tary attitude that was worsened by distanced learning. This study aimed to survey the physical activity levels that were maintained before and during the social restrictions following the pan-demic, their correlation to musculoskeletal pain, as well as analyzing the impact of these COVID-19 restrictions on pain and fatigue that affects daily life acti…
Anthropometric Characteristics and Vertical Jump Abilities by Player Position and Performance Level of Junior Female Volleyball Players
Although absolute jump heights should be considered an important factor in judging the performance requirements of volleyball players, limited data is available on age-appropriate categories. The purpose of this study is to determine the differences in specific anthropometric characteristics and jumping performance variables in under-19 female volleyball players in relation to playing position and performance level. The sample of subjects consist…
A Cross-Country Examination on the Fear of Covid-19 and the Sense of Loneliness during the First Wave of Covid-19 Outbreak
The aim of the current study is to examine gender, age. and cross-country differences in fear of COVID-19 and sense of loneliness during the lockdown, by comparing people from those countries with a high rate of infections and deaths (e.g., Spain and Italy) and from countries with a mild spread of infection (e.g., Croatia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina). A total of 3876 participants (63% female) completed an online survey…
The role of school physical education on adolescents' fitness levels during the pandemic period from Covid-19
Objectives In Italy, in 2013, a new school curriculum with a sport character was established in high schools, called Sports High School (SHS). The aims of this study were: (1) to assess the fitness levels of SHS students who, respecting all the safety rules to limit the spread of COVID-19, practiced physical education (PE) at school with continuity for almost all of 2021, and to compare them with Traditional High School (THS) students; (2) to eva…
Epidemiology of children's swimming competence and water safety
Introduction The main purpose of this study was to investigate children's swimming competence in primary schools of districts in Vojvodina, Serbia. Methods Included subjects were primary school students from first to eighth grade ( N = 2,778; male = 1,454, female = 1,324; age = 10.73 ± 2.1 years). We used Swimming Competence Questionnaire to acquire and analyze their swimming experience, non-fatal aquatic events, and demographics. For the statist…
Preliminary evaluation of a short version questionnaire for Executive Functioning Self-Report (EF-SR)
Mental Fatigue Effects on the Produced Perception of Effort and Its Impact on Subsequent Physical Performances
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between mental fatigue induced by a demanding cognitive task and impaired physical performance in endurance due to a higher perception of effort. A total of 12 healthy adults and volunteers, who had previously practiced endurance activities for 4 to 8 h per week, performed a one-hour cognitive task involving either the process of response inhibition (Stroop task) or not (visualization …
Perfectionism, Resilience and Different Ways of Experiencing Sport during Covid-19 Confinement
The relationship between sports practice and physical and mental health became an important issue during the COVID-19 pandemic, where keeping fit and exercising was one of the best and most popular ways to cope with the confinement situation. The aim of this study was to determine the relationships between perfectionism and resilient resources with psychological well-being, differentiating sports category, gender and experience in a sample of ath…
Biological, Psychological, and Physical Performance Variations in Football Players during the Covid-19 Lockdown
This prospective cohort study aimed to evaluate whether COVID-19 lockdown caused biological, psychological, and/or physical performance variations in footballers. We compared the 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 seasons evaluating the plasma volume, hematological parameters, iron/ferritin, creatine kinase, vitamin D, cortisol, testosterone, and physiological state of players of the Italian football major league (Serie A). Measurements were performed befor…
Effects of a Postural Exercise Program on Vertical Jump Height in Young Female Volleyball Players with Knee Valgus
An integrated postural exercise program might lead to a more balanced muscle efficiency inducing athletes to obtain a higher VJ performance
Kinematics of Cervical Spine during Rowing Ergometer at Different Stroke Rates in Young Rowers
Young rowers showed changes in cervical ROM according to stroke rate. The lower control of the head during the rowing stroke cycle can lead to a higher compensation resulting in an augmented effort, influencing sports performance, and increasing the risk of injury
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