Acta Gymnica, 2026 (vol. 56)
Unveiling meaning in movement: A phenomenological study on students' physical activity preferences
Rolan L. Mancha
Acta Gymnica e2026.002 | DOI: 10.5507/ag.2026.002 
Background: Physical inactivity has become a pressing global concern, posing significant risks to public health. University students, in particular, experience a marked decline in physical activity (PA) levels as they transition to independent living, often due to motivational, social, and environmental barriers. In the Philippines, the Commission on Higher Education has introduced the Physical Activity Towards Health and Fitness (PATHFit) program to address this concern by offering diverse activity options based on student preferences. Objective: This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of PATHFit students, focusing on how they derive meaning...
The effect of calf muscle fatigue on cutting maneuver kinematics in female athletes with and without dynamic knee valgus
Mahla Dashkhaneh, Rahman Sheikhhoseini, Hashem Piri, Mohammadreza Seyedi, Elahe Shadi, Ebrahim Ebrahimi
Acta Gymnica e2026.001 | DOI: 10.5507/ag.2026.001
Background: Calf muscle fatigue has been shown to affect movement patterns and may contribute to increased injury risk, particularly in the knee joint. Objective: This study aims to investigate the effect of calf muscle fatigue on lower limb kinematics during cutting maneuvers in female athletes with and without dynamic knee valgus (DKV). Methods: This case-control study included female athletes with (n = 12) and without dynamic knee valgus (n = 12). The cutting maneuver kinematics were measured with 10 cameras motion analysis before and after calf muscle fatigue, which was induced using an isokinetic dynamometer through repeated maximal...