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Education/Academic qualification
3.3 Health sciences, Expert, Latvian Council of Science
3 Oct 2024 → 2 Oct 2027
Award Date: 3 Oct 2024
3.3 Health sciences, Expert, Latvian Council of Science
2 Sept 2021 → 1 Sept 2024
3.3 Health sciences, Expert, Latvian Council of Science
22 May 2019 → 21 May 2020
3.3 Health sciences, Expert, Latvian Council of Science
19 Sept 2015 → 17 Sept 2018
Field of Science
- 3.3 Health sciences
Keywords
- Sport science
- Exercise Science · Recreation Sports
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 3 Finished
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Recovery strategies to improve the performance of martial arts athletes
Boobani, B. (Project leader) & Grants, J. (Supervisor)
Recovery and Resilience Facility
5/07/24 → 31/03/26
Project: Consolidation grants
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The impact of innovative integrated recreational physical activity intervention on the cognitive abilities, sleep quality and self-efficacy of sport educators
Grants, J. (Project leader), Fernāte, A. (Expert), Veliks, V. (Expert), Vazne, Ž. (Expert), Antapsone, E. (Assistant (student)), Talents, D. (Assistant (student)), Šteinmane, V. (Expert) & Volgemute, K. (Expert)
1/04/24 → 31/03/26
Project: Consolidation grants
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Emotion regulation during physical recreational activities among adult women
Ulme, G. (Project leader) & Grants, J. (Supervisor)
1/12/13 → 1/05/24
Project: PhD projects
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Two-Week Recovery Strategies to Enhance Performance Readiness in Martial Arts Athletes: A Pilot Study
Boobani, B. (Corresponding Author), Grants, J., Saulīte, S., Jakubovskis, G., Zuša, A., Bernāns, E., Vazne, Ž., Volgemute, K., Stromberga, M. & Litwiniuk, A., 2 Feb 2026, In: Sports. 14, 2, 12 p., 46.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Preliminary Latvian RESTQ-76 for Athletes: A Tool for Recovery–Stress Monitoring and Health Promotion
Boobani, B. (Corresponding Author), Grants, J., Vazne, Ž., Volgemute, K., Astafičevs, A., Leja, R., Brūvere, D. D., Līcis, R., Saulīte, S. & Litwiniuk, A., 4 Jan 2026, In: Sci. 8, 1, p. 1-13 13 p., 6.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Personality traits in male judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu athletes with the use of different questionnaires
Litwiniuk, A. (Corresponding Author), Grants, J., Boobani, B., Supinski, J. & Obminski, Z., 27 Dec 2025, In: Archives of Budo. 21, p. 236-247 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Self-rated health habits, mental health, emotional intelligence, and impulsivity across the Baltic States
Skurvydas , A., Valanciene, D., Lisinskiene, A., Dadeliene, R., Sarkauskiene, A., Fernāte, A., Vazne, Ž., Grants, J., Koka, A. & Majauskiene, D. (Corresponding Author), 13 May 2025, In: Frontiers in Public Health. 13, p. 1-12 12 p., 1522918.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Competencies and Qualifications of Boxing Coach
Litwiniuk, A., Grants, J., Boobani, B., Blach, W. & Kurowska , K., Apr 2025, Expanding Horizons in Sport Science and Innovations: The 18th Conference of Baltic Society of Sport Science: Abstract book. Paulauskas, R. & Kamarauskas, P. (eds.). Vytauto Didžiojo universitetas, p. 99-99 1 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Research › peer-review
Datasets
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The impact of innovative integrated recreational physical activity intervention on the cognitive abilities, sleep quality and self-efficacy of sport educators
Fernāte, A. (Creator), Veliks, V. (Creator), Volgemute, K. (Creator), Grants, J. (Creator), Vazne, Ž. (Creator), Antapsone, E. (Creator), Talents, D. (Creator) & Šteinmane, V. (Creator), Rīga Stradiņš University Institutional Repository Dataverse, 14 Apr 2026
DOI: 10.48510/fk2/pfr4cw, https://doi.org/10.48510/FK2/PFR4CW
Dataset
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Post-Exercise Recovery Strategies to Increase the Performance of Polish Martial Arts Athletes
Boobani, B. (Creator), Grants, J. (Creator), Litwiniuk, A. (Creator), Gierczuk, D. (Creator), Starzak, M. (Creator), Makaruk, H. (Creator), Sacewicz, T. (Creator), Vazne, Ž. (Creator) & Volgemute, K. (Creator), Riga Stradins University, 30 Dec 2025
DOI: 10.48510/fk2/fgfe5g, https://doi.org/10.48510/FK2/FGFE5G
Dataset
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Recovery Strategies to Enhance the Performance of Latvian Martial Arts Athletes
Boobani, B. (Creator), Grants, J. (Creator), Saulīte, S. (Creator), Jakubovskis, G. (Creator), Zuša, A. (Creator), Bernāns, E. (Creator), Vazne, Ž. (Creator), Volgemute, K. (Creator), Stromberga, M. (Creator) & Litwiniuk, A. (Creator), Riga Stradins University, 11 Dec 2025
DOI: 10.48510/fk2/nyfuzo, https://doi.org/10.48510/FK2/NYFUZO
Dataset
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Recovery-Stress Questionnaire-76 (RESTQ-76) for Latvian Athletes
Boobani, B. (Creator), Grants, J. (Creator), Vazne, Ž. (Creator), Volgemute, K. (Creator), Astafičevs, A. (Creator), Leja, R. (Creator), Brūvere, D. D. (Creator), Līcis, R. (Creator), Saulīte, S. (Creator) & Litwiniuk, A. (Creator), Rīga Stradiņš University, 13 Nov 2025
DOI: 10.48510/fk2/baygk4, https://doi.org/10.48510/FK2/BAYGK4
Dataset
Activities
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Sleep Quality as Determinant of Overall Well-being Among Educators: Response to the Increasing Mental and Physical Demands of Their Profession
Fernāte, A. (Speaker), Grants, J. (Co-author), Vazne, Ž. (Co-author), Volgemute, K. (Co-author), Veliks, V. (Co-author), Šteinmane, V. (Co-author), Antapsone, E. (Co-author) & Talents, D. (Co-author)
3 Mar 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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A Multidimensional Intervention Content: Integrated Recreational Physical Activity for Enhancing Cognitive, Sleep, and Self-Efficacy Outcomes in Sport Educators
Fernāte, A. (Speaker), Grants, J. (Co-author), Vazne, Ž. (Co-author), Volgemute, K. (Co-author), Veliks, V. (Co-author), Šteinmane, V. (Co-author), Talents, D. (Co-author) & Antapsone, E. (Co-author)
17 Sept 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Impact of Various Physical Activities on the Sleep Quality of Sports Educators: Vision for the Future Professional Well-being
Fernāte, A. (Speaker), Vazne, Ž. (Co-author), Volgemute, K. (Co-author), Grants, J. (Co-author), Veliks, V. (Co-author) & Antapsone, E. (Co-author)
12 Sept 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Innovative Integrated Recreational Physical Activity Intervention Activities and its Results Analysis
Fernāte, A. (Speaker), Grants, J. (Speaker), Vazne, Ž. (Co-author), Volgemute, K. (Co-author), Veliks, V. (Co-author), Šteinmane, V. (Co-author), Talents, D. (Co-author) & Antapsone, E. (Co-author)
25 Aug 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Differences in the Engagement of Coaches and Physical Education Teachers in Various Physical Activities, Sleep Quality, and Self-efficacy
Fernāte, A. (Speaker), Volgemute, K. (Co-author), Vazne, Ž. (Co-author), Grants, J. (Co-author), Veliks, V. (Co-author), Talents, D. (Co-author), Antapsone, E. (Co-author) & Šteinmane, V. (Co-author)
2 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Poster presentation