The profile of the active tourism and adventure sports entrepreneur in Extremadura

El turismo activo y su relación con el turismo y actividades de aventura, se ha convertido en uno de los sectores que mayor auge está experimentado en la actualidad, desarrollándose en Extremadura una importante red empresarial en relación a ello. Por este motivo, surge la necesidad de conocer el perfil del empresario/a de turismo activo en Extremadura, tratando su formación, profesionalización y dedicación a través de este estudio. La investigación se ha desarrollado seleccionando las empresas de Turismo Activo con sede en la Comunidad Autónoma de Extremadura que se encuentran inscritas en el registro de empresas de actividades turísticas alternativas de la Consejería de Cultura, Turismo y Deportes de la Junta de Extremadura. Los resultados obtenidos muestran que el perfil del empresario de turismo activo en Extremadura es mayoritariamente masculino, soltero, siendo un Técnico Deportivo de Grado Medio, en la provincia de Cáceres, con vocación y practicante de deportes de aventura, autónomo con una experiencia de 10 años o más y que compatibiliza su actividad con otra profesión. De esta forma, se extrae que es necesario seguir aumentando la profesionalización del sector y un mayor respaldo por parte de la administración para lograr un correcto desarrollo y mejora del sector del Turismo Activo y Deportivo en la regiónActive tourism and its relationship with tourism and adventure activities, has become one of the sectors that is currently experiencing the greatest boom, developing in Extremadura an important business network in relation to it. For this reason, the need arises to know the profile of active tourism entrepreneurs in Extremadura, dealing with their training, professionalization and dedication through this study. The research was carried out by selecting the active tourism companies based in the Autonomous Community of Extremadura that are registered in the register of alternative tourism activity companies of the Department of Culture, Tourism and Sports of the Regional Government of Extremadura. The results obtained show that the profile of the active tourism entrepreneur in Extremadura is mainly male, single, being an intermediate level sports technician in the province of Cáceres, with specific training through courses, practising adventure sports, self-employed, with 10 years or more experience and who combines his activity with another profession. In this way, it can be concluded that it is necessary to continue increasing the professionalization of the sector and greater support from the administration in order to achieve a correct development and improvement of the Active and Sports Tourism sector in the regio

Translation and cross-cultural adaptation to Spanish of the Self-Evaluation of Teacher Effectiveness Questionnaire in Physical Education

La labor del docente es un elemento fundamental en el proceso enseñanza-aprendizaje, influyendo incuestionablemente en la consecución de los objetivos del alumnado. Por tanto, su eficacia a la hora de llevar a cabo su trabajo es una cuestión de prioridad para evaluar su labor en las aulas. El objetivo de este trabajo es realizar una traducción y adaptación transcultural del cuestionario Self-Evaluation of Teacher Effectiveness Questionnaire in Physical Education (SETEQ-PE), cuya función es la autoevaluación por parte del profesor de su eficacia docente. Para ello, se desarrolló un proceso de traducción y retrotraducción de la escala por parte de profesionales con una amplia experiencia en el campo, de forma que se adaptó el cuestionario sin reportar ningún ítem conflictivo. Este procedimiento ha dado lugar a una versión española del SETEQ-PE muy similar en comparación a la herramienta original, lo que permitirá a los docentes hispanohablantes una autoevaluación precisa de su trabajo.The teacher’s work is a fundamental element in the teaching-learning process, unquestionably influencing the achievement of the students’ objectives. Therefore, their effectiveness in carrying out their work is a matter of priority for evaluating their work in the classroom. The aim of this work is to carry out a translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Self-Evaluation of Teacher Effectiveness Questionnaire in Physical Education (SETEQ-PE), whose function is the self-evaluation by the teacher of his or her teaching effectiveness. For this purpose, a process of translation and back-translation of the scale was carried out by professionals with extensive experience in the fi eld, so that the questionnaire was adapted without reporting any confl icting items. This procedure has resulted in a Spanish version of the SETEQ-PE that is very similar to the original tool, which will allow Spanish-speaking teachers to accurately self-evaluate their work

Differences in Self-Concept and Its Dimensions in Students of the Third Cycle of Primary School, Obligatory Secondary Education, and Baccalaureate

Self-concept can be defined as a structured, multidimensional, and evolving construct that constitutes all the beliefs that an individual has about him/herself. Among its dimensions is the physical dimension that encompasses perceptions of physical attractiveness, self-esteem, and physical condition. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to look for differences between the educational stages from the third cycle of primary school and high school, as well as to study the possible correlations between the age groups and the dimensions of the scale. The AF-5 scale was used to measure self-concept, the Kolmogoronov–Smirnov test was applied to determine the normality of the data, Kruskall-Wallis to identify the differences between the dimensions of the scale and the educational stages, and Spearman’s Rho for correlations between dimensions and age groups. Significant differences were found in the academic, emotional, family, and physical dimensions between educational stages and between the scale as a single construct. Significant inverse correlations were also found between age groups and dimensions. Overall self-concept decreases with age and varies according to the educational stage

Revista electrónica interuniversitaria de formación del profesorado

Resumen basado en el de la publicaciónTítulo, resumen y palabras clave en español y en inglésMonográfico con el título: “Competencia digital en la formación del profesorado”Durante la adolescencia se producen los mayores riesgos de un mal uso de las nuevas tecnologías, y con ello, la proliferación del ciberacoso. Se realiza un análisis descriptivo de cibervictimización en función del género y curso en una muestra de estudiantes de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria de un colegio concertado en la ciudad de Cáceres. La metodología empleada en la investigación es básica, no experimental, descriptiva-correlacional. Participaron un total de 141 alumnos pertenecientes a cursos de toda la etapa de la ESO. Los resultados evidencian una elevada digitalización de los hogares (99,3%). También se desprende que la cibervictimización verbal-escrita es la más común en los adolescentes para llevar a cabo el ciberacoso.ES

Descriptive study of Cybervictimization in a sample of Compulsory Secondary Education students

Durante la adolescencia se producen los mayores riesgos de un mal uso de las nuevas tecnologías, y con ello, la proliferación del ciberacoso. El objetivo del presente trabajo es realizar un análisis descriptivo de cibervictimización en función del género y curso en una muestra de estudiantes de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria de un colegio concertado en la ciudad de Cáceres. La metodología empleada en la investigación es básica, no experimental, descriptiva-correlacional. Participaron un total de 141 alumnos pertenecientes a cursos de toda la etapa de la ESO. Los resultados evidencian una elevada digitalización de los hogares (99,3%). También se desprende que la cibervictimización verbal-escrita es la más común en los adolescentes para llevar a cabo el ciberacoso.During adolescence, the greatest risks of misuse of new technologies occur, and with it, the proliferation of cyberbullying. The objective of this work is to carry out a descriptive analysis of cybervictimization according to gender and grade in a sample of Compulsory Secondary Education students from a private school in the city of Cáceres. The methodology used in the research is basic, non-experimental, descriptive-correlational. A total of 141 students from courses throughout the ESO stage participated. The results show a high digitization of households (99.3%). It also appears that verbal-written cybervictimization is the most common in adolescents to carry out cyberbullying

Spanish Teachers’ Perceptions of Their Preparation for Inclusive Education: The Relationship between Age and Years of Teaching Experience

Inclusive education (IE) refers to the education of all learners, with or without disabilities, irrespective of their status or origin, who share the same learning spaces. IE is a multidimensional approach based on rights and quality of life paradigms. As teachers are agents of change, they must have the knowledge and competencies to meet this challenge. This study aimed to find potential associations between teachers’ preparation and their age and years of teaching experience. A cross-sectional study with a sample of 1275 teachers working in early childhood, primary and secondary education was performed. They answered three dichotomic questions about their initial and ongoing preparation and The Evaluation of Teacher Preparation for Inclusion (CEFI-R) Questionnaire. The dichotomic questions showed that 26.4% of respondents felt qualified to face the challenges of their students’ diversity. There were significant inverse associations between the CEFI-R Dimension 1 (diversity conception), Dimension 3 (supports), and Dimension 4 (community participation) and the teachers’ age and years of teaching experience. This means that the higher the age or the years of experience, the teachers’ perceived preparation for inclusion is worse, which should encourage us to take measures to improve teachers’ competencies and preparedness

Associations between Body Image and Self-Perceived Physical Fitness in Future Spanish Teachers

Body image is a complex construct related to how each person perceives their own body and how they value it. Physical fitness and physical activity are factors that can influence the perception of a better or worse body image. This study aimed to identify the potential associations between body image and physical fitness self-perception in future Spanish teachers, analysing possible sex-related differences. A total of 278 Spanish university students answered the Multidimensional Body Self Relations Questionnaire and the International Fitness Scale, having an average age of 22 years, of which 40% were men and 60% were women. Nonparametric techniques (Spearman’s Rho test) were used as the data did not fit normality. The findings showed associations between body image and perceived physical fitness, confirming differences between the sexes. Correlations were found between the first three dimensions of the Multidimensional Body Self Relations and the International Fitness Scale, with sex-related differences being more significant in women than in men, and between the physical abilities self-assessed by the International Fitness Scale (except flexibility) and the dimensions of the Multidimensional Body Self Relations (except Dimension 4). Since body image influences well-being and conditions the time spent exercising, public health organisations and universities should design supports to improve master students’ body image through physical activity programmes, education and sex-specific individualised attention

Attitudes of Non-Disabled Pupils towards Disabled Pupils to Promote Inclusion in the Physical Education Classroom

Inclusive education for disabled people is becoming increasingly important globally. Improving the factors that support the inclusion of people with disabilities in education is one of the main objectives. In addition to teachers, another major factor is how the attitudes of students without disabilities affect those with disabilities, which should be considered in maintaining an inclusive classroom climate. The aim of the study was to analyse the attitudes of non-disabled students towards the inclusion disabled students in Physical Education (PE) and to investigate differences according to gender and school location. A total of 805 girls and boys participating in PE in public secondary schools (12–18 years old) in Extremadura were analysed through the AISDPE (Attitudes towards the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in PE) questionnaire. The results show students without disabilities have positive attitudes towards the inclusion of students with disabilities. The majority were female. No significant differences were found regarding the location of the school. There are positive attitudes towards the inclusion of students with disabilities in the PE classroom, but these could be improved, especially in aspects more related to cognitive factors. For this, it is necessary for teachers to provide their students with the necessary tools and knowledge to better understand the possibilities and difficulties presented to students with disabilities, thus promoting a more inclusive classroom