Rafael Lima Kons

Sport-Specific Assessment for Change of Direction Ability in Taekwondo: A Brief Review with Guidelines for Testing

In taekwondo combat, agility is essential for rapid movement and maintaining match pace, as well as for executing unilateral technical actions swiftly in multidirectional planes. Furthermore, it is also required to dodge and block opponents’ repeated attacks and to handle clinch...

Terminology in para sport research: is there a “correct” way to speak about disability?

Language used in disability sport reflects societal values and shapes how athletes are perceived. In adapted, Para, and Paralympic contexts, terms are not merely descriptive – they influence identity, inclusion, and respect. Two main approaches are discussed: person-first languag...