{"title":"Shrinking Snow Cover and Its Implications for Ski in Gulmarg: A Case Study of International Athletes","authors":"Shalu Sinha, Alok Dubey, Sahil Raj, Samapika Mohapatra","doi":"10.13189/saj.2025.130214","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.13189/saj.2025.130214","url":null,"abstract":"Snow cover is a critical resource for ski athletes, particularly in Gulmarg, India, where climate change has resulted in significant reductions in snow cover extent. This study investigates the socio-economic and psychological impacts of snow cover depletion on international-level ski athletes from 2004-2024. This study employs the Sport Ecology Framework and the Geospatial and Socio-Environmental Systems Framework to explore the interplay between environmental changes, sports performance, and mental well-being. Using Landsat data the Normalized Difference Snow Index (NDSI) has been calculated in ArcMap 10.1 and correlated with the socio-psychological and economic challenges athletes face through thematically analysed qualitative interviews. Key findings of the study reveal a measurable 14.82% reduction in snow-covered areas, leading to a shortened ski season. Psychological challenges such as demotivation and frustration were observed, alongside heightened financial strain as athletes often resorted to crowdfunding or personal savings to cover training costs due to travel for training to European countries. The findings emphasize the need for targeted policy interventions, including enhanced snow sports infrastructure, improved government support for winter sports, and the use of artificial snowmaking technology. The study underscores the urgency for adaptive strategies, such as indoor ski training facilities and diversified funding models, to ensure the sustainability of competitive skiing in Gulmarg. The research significantly contributes to understanding snow cover depletion in Gulmarg due to climate change impacts on winter sports in general and Ski Athletes in particular, offering practical implications for policymakers, sports authorities, and stakeholders in the skiing industry. It highlights the necessity for comprehensive strategies to support athletes while addressing climate-induced challenges in snow-dependent sports. The study is limited to a specific geographic region and a small sample size, which may affect the generalizability of the findings. Further research is recommended to assess long-term impacts and explore cross-regional comparisons to strengthen policy frameworks for winter sports sustainability.","PeriodicalId":36733,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences","volume":"13 2","pages":"366-380"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"http://www.hrpub.org/download/20250430/SAJ14-19940653.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147919071","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring the Impacts of Student-Athletes Achievement Goal and Motivation for Sports Participation towards Successful Performance in Sports Competition","authors":"R. Pestano, Narciso L. Salazar","doi":"10.13189/saj.2024.120408","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.13189/saj.2024.120408","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36733,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences","volume":"686 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141707634","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sayumi Iwamoto, Kaori Eda, Andrew Abraham, Jun Mizushima
{"title":"A Case Study on Professional Judgement and Decision Making Process in Athletic Training","authors":"Sayumi Iwamoto, Kaori Eda, Andrew Abraham, Jun Mizushima","doi":"10.13189/saj.2024.120405","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.13189/saj.2024.120405","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36733,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences","volume":"1 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141716580","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Christina Koutra, Maria Liga, K. Daskalaki, Manos Stefanakis, Georgios Godolias, Paraskevi Malliou, Thomas Kourtesis
{"title":"The Effect of Hippotherapy on Fatigue, Dynamic Balance, Walking Capacity and Energy Expenditure in Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Study","authors":"Christina Koutra, Maria Liga, K. Daskalaki, Manos Stefanakis, Georgios Godolias, Paraskevi Malliou, Thomas Kourtesis","doi":"10.13189/saj.2024.120406","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.13189/saj.2024.120406","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36733,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences","volume":"13 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141704466","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhiwen Sun, S. Rustam, N. M. Sukri, Jorrye Jakiwa, Hong Gu
{"title":"Tracing Lian Padukan to Wing Chun: A Qualitative Study of Historical Influence on Malaysia Kuntau","authors":"Zhiwen Sun, S. Rustam, N. M. Sukri, Jorrye Jakiwa, Hong Gu","doi":"10.13189/saj.2024.120401","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.13189/saj.2024.120401","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36733,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences","volume":"64 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141693465","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nugroho Susanto, J. V. García-Jiménez, Agnieszka Magdalena Nowak, Hendra Setyawan, Ratko Pavlovic, Afif Rusdiawan, Agam Akhmad Syaukani
{"title":"Development Assessment Model for Talent Identification of Young Indonesian Basketball Players: Anthropometrics, Biomotor, Technical, and Tactical Skills","authors":"Nugroho Susanto, J. V. García-Jiménez, Agnieszka Magdalena Nowak, Hendra Setyawan, Ratko Pavlovic, Afif Rusdiawan, Agam Akhmad Syaukani","doi":"10.13189/saj.2024.120403","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.13189/saj.2024.120403","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36733,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences","volume":"19 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141710868","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sports Participation, Family Communication and Positive Youth Development","authors":"Eko Purnomo, Nina Jermaina, B. Hambali, Akhmad Amirudin, Firunika Intan Cahyani, Andri Dermawan, Desy Tya Maya Ningrum","doi":"10.13189/saj.2024.120407","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.13189/saj.2024.120407","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36733,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences","volume":"355 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141708143","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ahmed Abatal, Hasnaa Rezki, Ahmed Elhamal, Adil Korchi
{"title":"Analysis of Human Movement Learning Using Machine Learning Techniques","authors":"Ahmed Abatal, Hasnaa Rezki, Ahmed Elhamal, Adil Korchi","doi":"10.13189/saj.2024.120404","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.13189/saj.2024.120404","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36733,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences","volume":"21 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141699889","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Effects of Prevention Exercise Programmes for the Prevention of Shoulder Injuries in Overhead Athletes","authors":"Paraskevopoulos Eleftherios, Zacharis Alexandros","doi":"10.13189/saj.2024.120402","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.13189/saj.2024.120402","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36733,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141710303","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. R. A. Wijaya, Setya Rahayu, M. Azam, Sri Sumartiningsih
{"title":"The Leg Length Contributed to the Speed of Sabit Kick in Athletes Pencak Silat","authors":"M. R. A. Wijaya, Setya Rahayu, M. Azam, Sri Sumartiningsih","doi":"10.13189/saj.2024.120308","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.13189/saj.2024.120308","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36733,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences","volume":"135 38","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141034528","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}