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2024-03-28T18:23:51ZThe COVID-19 pandemic impact on the Portuguese Physical Education classes
https://hdl.handle.net/10316/114487
Title: The COVID-19 pandemic impact on the Portuguese Physical Education classes
Authors: Mendes, Pedro; Fachada, Miguel; Melo, Ricardo; Campos, Francisco; Nobre, Paulo; Machado-Rodrigues, Aristides M.
Abstract: The restrictions “imposed” to avoid the spread of Covid-19 disease have strongly conditioned the school life of millions of
children and youth. However, little is known about the impact of the pandemic on PE classes in Portugal. The purpose of the present
study is to describe the perception of secondary and high school students about the impact of the pandemic on PE classes, after the
first wave of the COVID-19 outbreak. The sample comprised 1419 students aged from 12 to 16 years from the Portuguese Midlands
(53% females, mean age 14,4 years-old); participants responded in person to an anonymous and self-report questionnaire. The results
revealed that restrictive measures imposed on PE classes at the end of 2020 had a strong influence on selection of PE curricular
contents. Physical condition of students has assumed a major role in PE enrolment. It should be also highlighted that participants
revealed the school as a safe space to avoid the risks of SARS-CoV2 contagion. The surveyed students expressed greater satisfaction
with the face-to-face than virtual PE classes. It should be noted that the pandemic context did not change the appreciation attributed
to this subject by students.; Las restricciones inducidas por la Covid-19 condicionaron, de manera muy significativa, la vida escolar de millones de
niños y jóvenes. Sin embargo, se sabe poco sobre el impacto de la pandemia en las clases de Educación Física (EF) en Portugal. El
objetivo del presente estudio es describir la percepción de alumnos de Primaria Superior y Secundaria Obligatoria sobre el impacto
de la pandemia en las clases de EF en Portugal. Participaron un total de 1419 alumnos de la región Centro (53,3/46,7% chicas/os,
edad media 14,4 años), que respondieron presencialmente a un cuestionario anónimo. Los resultados indican que las medidas restrictivas
impuestas a las clases de EF en el primer trimestre de 2020/21 acabaron teniendo un fuerte impacto en la programación de
contenidos curriculares. La condición física asumió un papel importante en las clases de EF. Los participantes consideraron la escuela
un espacio seguro que les protegió de posibles riesgos de contagio; expresaron una mayor satisfacción con las clases presenciales. Los
niveles de satisfacción con la EF se mantuvieron el línea con los de estudios anteriores.2023-01-01T00:00:00ZContemporary practices of physical trainers in professional soccer: A qualitative study
https://hdl.handle.net/10316/114158
Title: Contemporary practices of physical trainers in professional soccer: A qualitative study
Authors: Barrera-Díaz, Joel; Figueiredo, António; Field, Adam; Ferreira, Bruno; Querido, Sérgio M; Silva, João Renato; Ribeiro, João; Pinto, Ismael; Cornejo, Patricio; Torres, Hernan; Saffa, Alvaro; Sarmento, Hugo
Abstract: Introduction: Physical trainers (PTs) are integral for managing load, reducing injury
and optimizing performance in professional soccer. However, little is known about
how this practitioners operate in the applied setting and how some of the nuances
experienced influence practice.
Methods: This study explored the contemporary practices of PTs in professional
soccer. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with eight PTs from dierent
professional teams in European and South American leagues. Interview questions
were designed to extract information on the evaluation of physical abilities,
monitoring and control of training and injury prevention. Subsequently, the interviews
were video-recorded, transcribed, translated and analyzed using a content analysis
approach.
Results: The results suggest that the evaluation of physical capacities is carried
out by PTs at the beginning of the preseason. It also appears that it is attempted
that this process of regular testing is applied during the competitive period, with
most participants conducting partial physiological and physical evaluations at dierent
stages throughout the competitive season. In relation to themonitoring and control of
training, subjective feedback scales are used to estimate the internal load, and the use
of GPS devices is common to quantify external loads. Injury prevention programmes
were implemented by all participants and were generally in amulti-component format
focused on preventing or optimizing physical capabilities.
Discussion: These insights can be used as a scientific reference point to
inform applied practice in professional soccer, especially for practitioners that
are inexperienced and aspiring to enhance how they operate in the field. Future
investigations should explore the practices of PTs in detail and across a wider
network in order to gain deeper and comprehensive insights into the applied soccer
environment.2023-01-01T00:00:00ZBilateral Asymmetry and the Relationship Between Unilateral Isokinetic Strength and Balance Performance in Male Adolescent Football Players
https://hdl.handle.net/10316/114151
Title: Bilateral Asymmetry and the Relationship Between Unilateral Isokinetic Strength and Balance Performance in Male Adolescent Football Players
Authors: França, Cíntia; Martins, Francisco; Martinho, Diogo V.; Ihle, Andreas; Marques, Adilson; Sarmento, Hugo; Clemente, Filipe Manuel; Przednowek, Krzysztof; Caballero Campo, Pedro; Gouveia, Elvio Rúbio2023-01-01T00:00:00ZCause-Effect: The Relationship between Role and Experience with Psychological and Physical Responses in the Competition Context in Soccer Referees
https://hdl.handle.net/10316/114139
Title: Cause-Effect: The Relationship between Role and Experience with Psychological and Physical Responses in the Competition Context in Soccer Referees
Authors: Castillo-Rodríguez, Alfonso; Caparrós, Jesús Lorenzo Rodríguez; Figueiredo, António; González-Fernández, Francisco Tomás; Onetti-Onetti, Wanesa
Abstract: This study analyzed the effects of psychological responses (impulsivity, self-esteem, self-confidence, and anxiety) in baseline and pre-competitive contexts of national soccer referees (SRs), their control of the game (yellow and red cards), and physical performance (PP) according to the role (assistant or main referee), and experience in the category. Twenty-seven national SRs from Spain participated in this study. Baseline and pre-competitive psychological data were collected through the Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2 (CSAI-2 test), Urgency, Premeditation (lack of), Perseverance (lack of), Sensation Seeking, Positive Urgency, Impulsive Behavior Scale (UPPS-P test), and Rosenberg tests. Furthermore, WIMU PRO™ inertial devices were used to monitor PP. The results indicated that a lack of perseverance and self-esteem were higher in the main SRs and somatic anxiety in assistant SRs. Experience of SRs was related to anxiety, self-confidence, self-esteem, impulsivity dimensions, and PP metrics (p < 0.05). Finally, red cards were related to positive and negative urgency (r = 0.38 and r = 0.35, p < 0.05, respectively). In conclusion, the main SRs and SRs with more experience had better psychological characteristics and PP in a competitive context. However, yellow and red cards were not associated with these factors, although red cards were related with urgency. Based on these data, specific training programs could be incorporated to enhance emotional control in SRs with less experience to achieve greater performance and professional development.2023-10-01T00:00:00Z