Latest issue of LASE Journal of Sport Science published

Writer: Ilze Āķe-Vīksne, RSU Public Relations Unit

The Rīga Stradiņš University Latvian Academy of Sport Education (RSU LASE) has published a new issue of the international, peer-reviewed scientific journal LASE Journal of Sport Science in English. The publication strengthens the University’s academic prestige and recognition in the field of sports science.

Members of the editorial board of the magazine from the left: Jānis Žīdens, Una Ērkšķe, Juris Grants, Inta Bula-Biteniece, Kalvis Ciekurs, Andra Fernāte, Inese Pontaga, and Agita Ābele

Interdisciplinary journal for researchers and practitioners in sports science 

The journal brings together research topics in sports science, sports education, health, and sports psychology, which are relevant to both researchers and practitioners. It promotes the involvement of early career researchers in the international scientific community and provides a platform for ideas and insights strengthened on evidence-based research, contributing to the development of sport, health, and education.

The LASE Journal of Sport Science was established in 2010 and, following the consolidation of LASE with RSU on 1 July 2024, continues to be published under its original name and academic tradition, now with enhanced technical and intellectual support. The journal is issued twice a year and periodically publishes thematic special editions dedicated to specific fields of sports science.

The development of the journal can be highlighted as a positive example of the successful integration and collaboration between RSU and RSU LASE. We sincerely thank our RSU colleagues from the University’s Publishing and Printing Unit and IT Department for their support, creative ideas, and contributions that helped publish the journal in a new and high-quality format.

RSU LASE Prof. Dr. paed. Juris Grants, Editor-in-Chief

Most significant studies in the latest issue

• “Physiological Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Roller Skier Performance: A Systematic Review”
  Authors: Mārcis Jakovičs (RSU LASE) and Inese Pontaga (RSU LASE) analyse the effect of HIIT on roller skiers’ performance.
• “Teaching and Assessment of Digital Literacy in School Education: A Qualitative Systematic Review”
  Author: Roberts Radičuks (RSU LASE) reviews digital literacy in teaching and assessment at schools.
• “Does Resilience Protect Against Burnout? Psychometric Validation of Burnout and Resilience Measures and Their Interplay in Elite Athletes”
  Authors: Katrīna Volgemute (RSU) and Žermēna Vazne (RSU) analyse the interplay of burnout and resilience among elite athletes. 

All articles

Next issue and submission of publications 

The next issue of the journal is planned for publication in December 2025. Submission of articles is free of charge, and authors are invited to submit their research in the fields of sport science, health, and education.

If you have any questions regarding the preparation or submission of publications, please contact Una Ērkšķe by e-mail at una[pnkts]erkskersu[pnkts]lv or by phone at +371 26455655.