Validity and Reliability of the Portuguese Version of the Healthy Lifestyle Questionnaire—EVS III

The main objective of this study was to validate the Healthy Lifestyle Questionnaire—EVS III, using confirmatory factor analysis of the measurement model. A total of 822 Portuguese individuals of both genders, aged between 18 and 66 years old (M = 28.43 SD = 12.07), participated in this study, of which 382 were male (46.5%) and 440 were female (53.5%). The main results obtained revealed that the psychometric qualities prove the adequacy of the factor structure of the Healthy Lifestyles Questionnaire—EVS III (7 factors/32 items) and that it has acceptable validity indices: χ2 = 644.6828, p = 0.000, df = 168, χ2 = 3.84, NFI = 0.901, TLI = 0.902, CFI = 0.921, IFI = 0.922, MFI = 0.900, GFI = 0.909, AGFI = 0.901, RMR = 0.073, SRMR = 0.059 and RMSEA = 0.059, enabling the assessment of factors related to a balanced diet, respect for mealtimes, tobacco consumption, alcohol consumption, consumption of other drugs, resting habits and physical activity habits. The Portuguese version of the Healthy Lifestyles Questionnaire—EVS III can be used with reasonable confidence for the assessment of healthy lifestyles.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Alternative sports and students with intellectual functional diversity, didactic experience of four sessions

Es evidente lo beneficioso que resulta la práctica deportiva en alumnos con diversidad funcional intelectual. La propuesta se desarrolló a través de cuatro sesiones de deportes alternativos de una hora de duración con cada grupo, en las que ha destacado el grado de participación de estos, la motivación hacia estos deportes a priori desconocidos para ellos y su capacidad de reflexión en las paradas de reflexión-acción y las asambleas. El objetivo fue determinar si dicha experiencia ofreció aspectos positivos en nuestro alumnado, para ello se utilizó la Escala de Disfrute con la Actividad Física o «Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale» (PACES), aplicada a las sesiones de deportes alternativos. Podemos concluir que las cuatro sesiones de deportes alternativos han sido una experiencia positiva para los alumnos, donde la mayoría ha disfrutado de la práctica además de aprender nuevos conceptos. Parece necesario la puesta en práctica de este tipo de actividades dentro del contexto escolar, ya que favorece el desarrollo integral del alumnado, especialmente las capacidades relacionales (dialogar, discutir y ponerse de acuerdo a través de las paradas de reflexión y las asambleas) y emocionales (autonomía y autoestimaIt is evident how beneficial the practice of sports in students with intellectual functional diversity. The proposal was developed through four sessions of alternative sports of an hour of duration with each group, in which it has emphasized the degree of participation of these, the motivation towards these sports a priori unknown to them and their capacity for reflection in the actionstops and the assemblies. The objective was to determine if this experience offered positive aspects in our students, this was done using the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES), applied to alternative sports sessions. We can conclude that the four sessions of alternative sports have been a positive experience for the students, where the majority have enjoyed the practice in addition to learning new concepts. It seems necessary to implement this type of activities within the school context, since it favors the integral development of students, especially relational skills (dialogue, discussion and agreement through reflection stops and assemblies) and emotional (autonomy and self-esteem

Relationship between elements and score in floor exercise, in Artistic Gymnastic, in the Beijing 2008 Olympics Games

En la Gimnasia Artística, el rendimiento viene determinado por la ejecución de una serie de movimientos con base en un modelo establecido y recogido en el Código de Puntuación. Con base en esto, el objetivo de nuestro trabajo es determinar si el número y nivel de dificultades que componen el total de diagonales realizadas en un ejercicio de suelo predice e influye de manera positiva en la puntuación final del gimnasta. Para ello se realiza un estudio descriptivo con una metodología observacional, en el cual se analizan 16 ejercicios de suelo de los 16 gimnastas clasificados para la final individual de suelo de Gimnasia Artística Femenina y Masculina en los Juegos Olímpicos de Pekín 2008. Los resultados concluyen que el número de dificultades que componen el total de diagonales realizadas en un ejercicio de suelo no predice ni influye de manera positiva en la puntuación final del gimnasta. Los resultados muestran también que el nivel de dificultad tampoco predice ni influye de manera positiva en la puntuación final del gimnasta, excepto en el caso del Nivel E.In Artistic Gymnastics, the performance is determined by the execution of a series of movements based on a model established and gathered in the Code of Punctuation Therefore, the aim of this research is to study if the number and level of difficulty composing all diagonals executed in floor exercise predicts and influences in a positive way the final punctuation of the gymnast. For this, a descriptive study was conducted with an observation method, in which 16 floor exercises of 16 gymnasts qualified for the individual final of floor were analyzed in Artistic Gymnastics in the Olympic Games of Peking 2008. The study conclude that the number of difficulties composing all diagonals executed in a floor exercise neither predicts nor influences in a positive way the final score of the gymnast. The results shows that the difficulty level does not predict either nor influences in a positive way the final score of the gymnast, except in case of the Level E.peerReviewe

Anthropometric and physical differences of the gymnasts from the talent identification program of the artistic and rhythmic specialties

The aim of our research was to describe the physical and anthropometric characteristics of 25 gymnasts from the talent identification program of the Extremeña Gymnastics Federation. Subjects were classified according to their specialty: women‘s artistic gymnastic (WAG) and rhythmic gymnastics (RG). The dependent variables include body fat percentage through an electronic scale column with stadiometer (SECA 220cm); body circumferences through a plicometer (Holtain); body diameters and specific tests of flexibility through a tape (CM 3m); a heart rate through Ruffier test and a heart rate monitor (Polar F6); isometric strength of lower extremities through a load cell (SSMAJ 5000N); and jumping ability through a contact mat (Lafayette CVP A73). The results concluded that the WAG group got the best results in flexibility tests (p<.05). Also, the RG group had lower body fat percentage and greater SJ jump ability (r=-.774; p<.01) and CMJ (r=-.600; p<.05). However, the WAG group showed a negative relation between body mass index and flexibility (p<.01). We conclude that there are differences in body composition and physical tests between the specialties/styles of women’s artistic gymnastics and female rhythmic gymnastics; we also found relationships between the performance of such tests and anthropometric variables

Assessment of the level of muscular strength and volume in physically active English adults

The aim of this study is to describe the muscular volume and strength of different body segments from a sample of 19 English male participants, with a mean age of 43.84 (±11.62). An isometric dynamometer (Standard type S) has been used for the strength measurements, as well as an isokinetic device (Cibex Norm, Ronkonkama, New York, U.S.A.) and a M.R.I scanner (Esaote G-Scan biomedical, Milan, Italy) for measuring the muscular volume. The Baecke Questionnaire (1982) helped to determine the participants habitual level of physical activity. The results reveal an inverse relationship between age and isometric strength of the biceps muscle (r=-0.518; p<0.05). In addition, there exists a correlation between the handgrip of the right hand and the left hand (r=0.788; p<0.001); torque of the knee extensor muscles and the ankle extensor muscles (r=0.712; p<0.01); time of torque of the knee flexor and extensor muscles (r=0.773; p<0.001) volume of the biceps and triceps muscles (r=0.849; p<0.001), as well as several correlations between the different volumes of the quadriceps muscles. As a conclusion, age has a negative influence on the production of isometric strength of the biceps muscle, but not of the knee extensor muscles. As expected, the antagonistic muscle groups actuating around the knee, i.e. the extensor and flexor groups seem to be adapted to each other in terms of volume, strength and rate of force development

Acquisition of skills in the work of multi-professional teams through the practice of physical activity

A través del trabajo colaborativo entre el Programa Promentor y el Departamento de Educación Física, Deporte y Motricidad Humana (EFDyM), en la Facultad de Formación del Profesorado de la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) tuvo origen la materia “desarrollo de conductas motrices y su relación con el ámbito deportivo” dentro de su plan de estudios. Ésta, tuvo como propósito trabajar en la inclusión de alumnado con diversidad funcional en la comunidad universitaria y, a través de la actividad física y el deporte, fomentar ciertas competencias que, en su desarrollo, ayudaran al alumnado con discapacidad intelectual a trabajar satisfactoriamente en equipos multiprofesionales al finalizar el programa. Las evidencias recogidas en el transcurso del primer semestre han demostrado que la experiencia es satisfactoria no sólo para el alumnado de Promentor, sino también para el profesorado participante y para el alumnado de grado en Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte (CAFyD) de la UAM que ha participado colaborativamente en algunas sesiones. Así mismo, la propuesta ha fomentado la visibilidad del Programa en el entorno universitario y el profesorado participante se ha visto enriquecido en su formación a través de su participaciónThrough the collaborative work between the Promentor Program and the Department of Physical Education, Sport and Human motor skills (EFDyM), in the Faculty of Teacher Training of the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), originated the subject "development of motor behavior and the relationship with the sports field" within their curriculum. The purpose of this study was to work in the inclusion of students with intellectual disability in the university community and, through physical activity and sport, to promote skills that, in their development, help students with intellectual disabilities to work satisfactorily in multi-professionals teams at the end of the program. The evidence gathered during the course of the first semester has shown that the experience is satisfactory not only for the students of Promentor, but also for the teachers and for the students of science degree of physical activity and sport of the UAM, who have participated collaboratively in some sessions. Likewise, the proposal has promoted the visibility of the Program in the environment of the university and, the participating teaching staff has been enriched in their training through their participatio

Psychometric properties of the healthy lifestyle questionnaire for ecuadorian university students (EVS-EUE)

University students are considered a key population in promoting and establishing healthy lifestyles that will ensure a full life for the next generations. The purpose of this study was to do a cultural and linguistic adaptation of the healthy lifestyle questionnaire for Ecuadorian university students (EVS-EUE). Two thousand, one hundred and eight (2108) students from 17 to 19 years old (27%), 20 to 24 years old (57%), and over 24 years old (16%) participated (M = 21.81 years; SD = 3.04). A confirmatory factor analysis, internal consistency analysis, and concurrent validity were conducted. The results of the EVS-EUE Questionnaire presented adequate values (x2/d.f = 9.02, Comparative Fit Index (CFI) = 0.96, Incremental Fit Index (IFI) = 0.96, McDonald Fit Index (MFI) = 0.91, Adjusted Goodness of Fit Index (AGFI) = 0.94, Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) = 0.06, Standardized Root Mean Square Residual (SRMR) = 0.03). The internal consistency showed values above 0.70, and analyzed its concurrent validity, reaching adequate values. This study has provided a valid and reliable questionnaire to evaluate healthy lifestyles in the Ecuadorian population.This study was carried out thanks to the contribution of the Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of the Council of Extremadura, through the European Regional Development Fund—A way to make Europe. (GR18129)

Análisis diferencial de variables psicológicas relacionadas con el compromiso para la práctica deportiva en universitarios durante el confinamiento por la COVID-19

Nowadays, psychological components have attained a very notable importance in the acquisition of healthy behaviours.&nbsp; Therefore, this study analyses the differences between psychological variables that are related to sports practice in university students during the confinement caused by COVID-19. The study had a sample of 1239 participants (765 males and 474 females), aged 16-45 years (M = 21.44, SD = 3.94). &nbsp;&nbsp;A questionnaire, which included the Behavioural Regulation in Sport Questionnaire (BRSQ), the Basic Psychological Needs in Exercise Scale; the Physical Activity Self-Efficacy Scale; and the Degree of Sport Commitment Scale, was used.&nbsp;&nbsp; The most relevant results show significant differences (p&lt;0.01) in favour of the male gender in almost all psychological variables except demotivation. Likewise, with regard to controlled motivation and demotivation, significant differences were found between small and large localities, with higher values in the former (p&lt;0.05 and &lt;0.01).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The results are discussed in order to determine the differences in terms of which psychological components would allow for interventions that might be more effective in achieving regular sport practice, commitment, and adherence through the use of strategies aimed at fostering autonomous motivation in university students and counteracting the effects of controlled motivation and demotivation.En la actualidad los componentes psicológicos han alcanzado una importancia muy notable en la adquisición de comportamientos saludables.&nbsp; Por lo tanto, este estudio analiza las diferencias entre variables psicológicas que se relacionan con la práctica deportiva en estudiantes universitarios durante el confinamiento causado por la COVID-19. El estudio tuvo una muestra de 1239 participantes (765 varones y 474 mujeres), de edades comprendidas entre los 16 y 45 años (M = 21,44; DT = 3,94). Se utilizó un cuestionario que incluyó la Behavioral Regulation in Sport Questionnaire (BRSQ), la Escala de las Necesidades Psicológicas Básicas en el Ejercicio; la Escala de Autoeficacia para la Actividad Física; y la Escala de Grado de Compromiso Deportivo.&nbsp; Los resultados más relevantes muestran diferencias significativas (p&lt;0,01) en favor del género masculino en casi todas las variables psicológicas excepto en la desmotivación, así mismo en lo que respecta a la motivación controlada y desmotivación, se encontraron diferencias significativas entre las localidades pequeñas y grandes, siendo los valores más altos en las primeras (p&lt;0,05 y &lt;0,01).&nbsp;&nbsp; Se discuten los resultados con objeto de determinar las diferencias en cuanto a qué componentes psicológicos permitirían plantear intervenciones que sean más efectivas para lograr la práctica regular de actividades deportivas así como su compromiso y adherencia, mediante el uso de estrategias que vayan encaminadas a fomentar la motivación autónoma de los universitarios y contrarrestar los efectos de la motivación controlada y la desmotivación

Impact of the Promoting Physical Activity in Regional and Remote Cancer Survivors intervention on health-related quality of life in breast and colorectal cancer survivors

Background: The PPARCS trial examined the efficacy of a distance-based wearable and health coaching intervention to increase physical activity (PA) in breast and colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors living in non-metropolitan areas. This paper examines the effects of the intervention on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) at 12 weeks (T2; end of intervention) and 24 weeks (T3; follow-up). Methods: Participants that were insufficiently physically active and had successfully completed cancer treatment were randomised to an intervention or control group. PA was assessed using an ActiGraph (GT9X) at baseline, T2, and T3. Intervention effects on HRQoL were analysed using quantile regression comparing treatment groups across time. Results: A total of 87 were randomised to intervention and control groups. There were generally no statistically significant differences between the groups on any HRQoL item except for pain. There was an arm (F(1, 219) = 5.0. p = 0.027) and time (F(2,221) = 4.8, p = 0.009) effect, reflecting the higher pain scores in the control group when collapsed across time points (median difference 16.7, CI 1.9 to 31.4, p = 0.027). For global HRQoL, the intervention group increased by 8.3 points between T1 and T2. The overall group median when collapsed across time was 16.7 points CI 8.2 to 25.2, p Conclusions: While the PPARCS intervention resulted in significant increases in PA, participants indicated a high HRQoL at baseline, leaving little room for improvement. Findings suggest that PA may improve global HRQoL and pain in breast and CRC survivors.</p

Soccer kick analysis and psychological readiness to return to sport after a hamstring injury

Las lesiones de la musculatura isquiosural son las más comunes en fútbol, y pueden presentar efectos residuales que cambien el patrón de un gesto técnico. El presente estudio analizó las diferencias en la técnica de golpeo entre jugadores anteriormente lesionados y jugadores no lesionados, así como las correlaciones entre la capacidad psicológica para retornar a la práctica y las características del gesto. Tres futbolistas que habían padecido una lesión de isquiosurales conformaron el grupo de jugadores anteriormente lesionados, y tres futbolistas que no habían padecido ninguna lesión en el miembro inferior en los últimos dos años, formaron el grupo de jugadores no lesionados. Se analizaron los gestos de golpeo a balón parado y de golpeo en carrera a través del programa Kinovea. Asimismo, se evaluó la capacidad psicológica para retornar a la práctica mediante el Injury Psychological Readiness to Return to Sport (I-PRRS). Únicamente la velocidad del balón en el golpeo en carrera presentó diferencias significativas entre grupos (p<0,05). Además, se obtuvieron correlaciones positivas entre la preparación psicológica para retornar y la flexión de rodilla en el golpeo en carrera, y entre la flexión de rodilla en el golpeo a balón parado y los ítems 3 y 4 del I-PRRS. Asimismo, se hallaron correlaciones negativas entre la extensión de cadera en el golpeo a balón parado y el ítem 6 del I-PRRS. Los resultados permiten concluir que variables cinemáticas y variables psicológicas se encuentran interrelacionadas tras una lesión en la musculatura isquiosural.The most common injuries in football are those related to the hamstring muscle complex, and they can affect a motor pattern. The present study analyzed the differences in kicking technique between players that had sustained a hamstring injury and players that didn’t have any injury, and the relationship between psychological preparedness to return to competition and the cinematic variables of the kick. Three footballers who had suffered a hamstring injury formed the group of previously injured players, and three players who had not suffered any lower limb injury during the two years prior to the study formed the group of not injured players. In-step kicking technique and running kicking technique were analyzed through Kinovea program. In addition, psychological preparedness to return to competition was assessed through the Injury Psychological Readiness to Return to Sport (I-PRRS). Only differences in running kicking ball speed was found significantly different between groups (p<0,05). Positive correlation was found between psychological preparedness and knee flexion while performing a running kick, and between knee flexion during the in-step kick and the 3rd and 4th items of the I-PRRS. Likewise, negative correlations were found between hip extension during the in-step kick and the 6th item of the I-PRRS. Results let us conclude that both cinematic and psychological variables are correlated after a hamstring injury, affecting a specific motor pattern