Agenda

Programi i Konferencës së 5-të Shkencore — Countdown
Program of the 5th International Scientific Conference in Physical Education, Sport and Health
Sport and Physical Education in the Era of Global Changes: Challenges and Perspectives
Date: November 21–22, 2025
Venue: Faculty of Education – University Campus, Prishtina
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Amphitheater – Faculty of Education
Daily Program
Time Activity / Topic Speaker / Participant
08:30 - 09:00 Participant Registration Organizing Staff
09:00 - 09:30 Opening Speeches (Rector, Dean, Vice Dean for Science) Welcome Remarks
09:30 - 10:30 Panel I - Success in Olympic Sport (Judo) Driton Kuka, Majlinda Kelmendi
10:30 - 11:30 Panel II - Leadership and Strategy in Modern Football Franco Foda, Malsor Gjonbalaj
11:30 - 12:30 Lunch Break Buffet
12:30 - 13:00 International Guest Speaker: Sport, Conflict and Resilience — An Interdisciplinary Perspective Dr. Megan Chawansky, Rona Gashi
13:00 - 15:00 Workshop I - How to Write a Scientific Research Project Prof. Antonio Tessitore
15:00 - 15:30 Workshop II - Use of Technology in Monitoring Performance and Preventing Injuries Prof. Bahri Gjinovci
15:30 - 16:00 Short Lecture: Physical Activity as “Medicine” Dr. Lucio Serreqi — Chair: Faton Tishukaj
16:00 - 16:20 Coffee Break  
Amphitheater – Faculty of Education
Presentation Time: 10 minutes — Moderators: Hasim Rushiti, Musa Selimi
Time Name and Surname Paper Title / Topic
16:20 - 16:40 Ilir Gllareva, Besim Halilaj, Hasim Rushiti The Status of Physical Growth and Motor Development of Primary School Students in the Seven Regions of Kosovo
16:40 - 16:50 Fadil Rexhepi, Gazmend Heta Biomechanical Aspects of Spike Jumps in Attack Zone Positions in Volleyball
16:50 - 17:00 Nazim Myrtaj, Diellza Kelmendi, Zenel Metaj, Tringa Dedi The Effects of a Two-Month Strength Training Program on the Body Composition of Sedentary Recreational Women Aged 18–35
17:00 - 17:10 Vjosa Zhubi, Edita Haxhijaha The Relationship Between Academic Achievement, Physical Activity, and Depression Levels Among High School Girls
17:10 - 17:20 Arben Boshnjaku, Barbara Wessner, Antigona Ukëhaxhaj, Ermira Krasniqi Low-Grade Inflammation, Adiposity, and Physical Fitness Among Community-Dwelling Adults: A Secondary Analysis of Cross-Sectional Data from Kosovo
17:20 - 17:30 Hekuran Gashi, Besnik Morina, Artan Kryeziu Differences in the Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity According to Socio-Demographic Characteristics Among Adults in Urban and Rural Areas in Kaçanik Municipality
17:30 - 17:40 Liridon Bekolli, Naser Rashiti Comparative Analysis of Anthropometric and Body Composition Indicators Between Athletes and Football Players
Class A
Presentation time: 10 minutes — Moderator: Bujar Turjaka, Ilir Gllareva
Time Name and Surname Paper Title / Topic
16:20 - 16:30 Drin Ferataj, Matthias Guett, Dirk Steinbach Balanced healthy living: A multidimensional concept for health promotion and lifestyle research
16:30 - 16:40 Valentina Ternava, Besnik Morina, Arta Osmani Overweight And Obesity In The Municipality Of Prishtina: A Comparative Analysis According To Socio-Demographic Factors In Urban And Rural Areas
16:40 - 16:50 Eron Hoxha, Malsor Gjonbalaj Comparing Competitive Anxiety Between Football Club Athletes And Non-Club Students Aged 11-12 In Kosovo
16:50 - 17:00 Gresa Nikqi Differences In The Level Of Psychological Readiness After Returning From Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury Among Athletes Of Different Categories And Sports
17:00 - 17:10 Redon Berisha Effects Of Plyometric Training On Power Development In Youth Male Football Players
17:10 - 17:20 Aneta Beqiri, Viola Peja, Ermal Mehmetaj, Orges Mehana Comparative Analysis Of Lower Limb Strength And Bilateral Symmetry Between Football And Basketball Players-A Pilot Study
17:20 - 17:30 Arbnor Azemi, Besnik Morina, Artan Kryeziu Overweight and Obesity in the Municipality of Mitrovica: A Comparative Analysis According to Socio-Demographic Factors in Urban and Rural Areas
17:30 - 17:40 Ardonit Xhemajli, Kushtrim Berisha, Shqiprim Imeri The Impact Of Cyclic Aerobic Activity On Metabolic Syndrome
Class B
Presentation time: 10 minutes — Moderator: Malsor Gjonbalaj, Gentiana Beqa Ahmeti
Time Name and Surname Paper Title / Topic
16:20 - 16:30 Era Shatri Assessment Of Motor Skills In The Selection Process Of Young Basketball Players
16:30 - 16:40 Jetlir Berisha, Malsor Gjonbalaj Comparative Analysis Of The Anthropometric, Physical, And Technical Characteristics of U15 And U17 Football Players According To Their Positions On The Field
16:40 - 16:50 Viola Peja, Aneta Beqiri, Ermal Mehmetaj, Orges Mehana Anthropometric And Metabolic Differences Between Football And Basketball Players-A Pilot Study
16:50 - 17:00 Sumeja Osmani Self-Reported Sleep Behaviors Among Athletes In Different Sports
17:00 - 17:10 Gjevdet Ademi, Besnik Morina, Arta Osmani Analysis Of Overweight And Obesity Prevalence In Relation To Socio-Demographic Factors In Urban And Rural Areas Of The Municipality Of Vushtrri
17:10 - 17:20 Orges Dërmaku, Artan Kryeziu Mobility Exercises in Adults Aged ≥ 60 Years: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
17:20 - 17:30 Diellza Rushiti, Besim Halilaj, Hasim Rushiti Relationships of Body Parameters in the Performance of Motor Tasks (KTK - test) Among Primary School Children in The City of Pristina
17:30 - 17:40 Uran Bala Comparative Analysis of Relative Age in Male and Female National Football Teams from Senior Level to U15 in Kosovo, Albania, North Macedonia and Montenegro