Editorial: Towards a psychophysiological approach in physical activity, exercise, and sports, volume IV

Forte, Pedro; Teixeira, José Eduardo; Portella, Daniel Leite; Monteiro, Diogo

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Forte, Pedro

Teixeira, José Eduardo

Portella, Daniel Leite

Monteiro, Diogo

Abstract(s)

The Research Topic “Toward a psychophysiological approach in physical activity, exercise, and sports, volume IV” represents a significant stride forward in the integration of psychological and physiological paradigms in sport and exercise science. This editorial aims to synthesize insights from 23 contributions that deepen our understanding of the complex bidirectional interactions between mind and body in the context of physical activity, sports performance, exercise-based health, and wellbeing promotion. A recurring focus across the Research Topic is the impact of physical activity on emotional regulation and wellbeing. Wang S. et al. demonstrated that Tai Chi significantly improved emotional regulation efficacy and subjective wellbeing in older adults, with emotion regulation acting as a partial mediator. Similarly, Jiang et al. identified that academic self-efficacy was enhanced through physical activity, mediated by future orientation and mental toughness. Among youth populations, Zhang et al. found that parenting styles influenced sport adherence via goal orientation and self-regulation. Complementing this, Li and Zhou examined junior high school students, finding that self-esteem and interpersonal relationships jointly mediated the association between physical exercise and school adaptation. This research emphasizes the need for the multifaceted benefits of physical activity in developmental contexts. From a high-performance perspective, Liu et al. showed that elite karate athletes had superior cognitive inhibition skills compared to sub-elite peers, supporting the neural efficiency hypothesis. Ilbak et al. further validated the relevance of psychophysiological monitoring by showing that perceived exertion aligned well with internal training load in combat sports.

Keywords

Exercise Sports Psychophysiological Physical activity

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http://hdl.handle.net/10198/34802

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Forte, Pedro; Teixeira, José Eduardo; Portella, Daniel Leite; Monteiro, Diogo (2025). Editorial: Towards a psychophysiological approach in physical activity, exercise, and sports, volume IV. Frontiers in Psychology. ISSN 1664-1078. 16, p. 1-2