“El guardián de la salud”: Un juego de rol para promover hábitos saludables de vida y actividad física desde la Educación Física

La nueva realidad que caracteriza a los adolescentes en la sociedad actual requiere que en el ámbito educativo se produzca una renovación de ideas en sus planteamientos, que logre construir nexos de unión entre sus objetivos fundamentales y las nuevas necesidades y valores del alumnado. Al mismo tiempo, a esto habría que añadir otro problema de gran repercusión social, que demanda actuaciones significativas desde el área de EF, como es el relacionado con la salud. Por ello, a continuación, se presenta un enfoque diferente a la hora de abordar los contenidos del bloque de salud, a partir de un recurso de gran atractivo entre los adolescentes: los Juegos de Rol, junto al apoyo de las Nuevas Tecnologías

“El trébol de la salud”: una evaluación diferente, motivante y divertida en Educación física

Una vez que en la actualidad está ya más que justificado el desarrollo de la salud desde la EF escolar, muchos profesionales del área llaman la atención sobre la importancia de la evaluación. Y es que, en muchas ocasiones, incomprensiblemente, ésta no se lleva a cabo o, en otras, poseen escasa coherencia con los objetivos planteados y/o las actividades realizadas durante la fase de intervención. A consecuencia de ello, en este trabajo se presenta una alternativa de evaluación a través de un juego grupal denominado “El Trébol de la Salud”, así como la valoración del mismo por parte del alumnado de segundo ciclo de ESO, donde destaca el alto grado de satisfacción alcanzado, así como la capacidad para estimular el aprendizaje

“El trèvol de la salut”: una avaluació diferent, motivant i divertida en Educació física.

Atès que a hores d’ara està ja més que justificat el desenvolupament de la salut des de l’EF escolar, molts professionals de l’àrea criden l’atenció sobre la importància de l’avaluació. I és que, en moltes ocasions, incomprensiblement, aquesta no es porta a terme o, en d’altres, té escassa coherència amb els objectius plantejats i/o amb les activitats realitzades durant la fase d’intervenció. A conseqüència d’aquest fet, en aquest treball es presenta una alternativa d’avaluació a través d’un joc de grup anomenat “El Trèvol de la Salut”, i també la valoració que en fa l’alumnat de segon cicle d’ESO, on destaca l’alt grau de satisfacció assolit, igual com la capacitat per estimular l’aprenentatge

“El guardià de la salut”: un joc de rol per promoure hàbits saludables de vida i activitat física des de l’educació física

La nova realitat que caracteritza els adolescents en la societat actual requereix que en l’àmbit educatiu es produeixi una renovació d’idees en els plantejaments, que aconsegueixi construir nexes d’unió entre els seus objectius fonamentals i les noves necessitats i valors de l’alumnat. Alhora, caldria afegir-hi un altre problema de gran repercussió social, que demana actuacions significatives des de l’àrea d’EF, com ara el relacionat amb la salut. Per això, a continuació, presentem un enfocament diferent a l’hora d’abordar els continguts del bloc de salut, a partir d’un recurs de gran atractiu entre els adolescents: els Jocs de Rol, al costat del suport de les Noves Tecnologies

Una app móvil potencia la motivación del alumnado en una experiencia de gamificación universitaria

Los niveles de desinterés y desmotivación de gran parte del alumnado universitario representan uno de los retos más urgentes que debe afrontar el profesorado en la actualidad. En este sentido, cada vez son más los trabajos que evidencian el potencial de la “gamificación” a la hora de incrementar la motivación e implicación de los estudiantes en su proceso formativo. En estrecha relación con esto, las tecnologías digitales y, concretamente, el uso de dispositivos móviles supone un recurso de enorme significatividad para jóvenes y adolescentes. Por tanto, en este trabajo se describe la aplicación “$in TIME”, diseñada “ad hoc” con la intención de gestionar los diferentes elementos que conformaron un proyecto de “gamificación” basado en la película “In Time”. Este se implementó en la asignatura Fundamentos de la Educación Física (del segundo curso del grado en Ciencias de la Actividad Física y el Deporte, de la Universidad de Granada-España-). De igual modo, también se muestra la repercusión que tuvo en el alumnado participante, así como la valoración que hicieron de la misma. Todo ello permitirá a los docentes conocer un ejemplo real, que puede servir de ayuda e inspiración a la hora de diseñar sus futuros proyectos y, al mismo tiempo, contar con un nuevo aval del potencial de la “gamificación” en el ámbito educativo.//The level of disinterest and lack of motivation in great part of the university student body represent one of the most urgent challenges that the faculty must face nowadays. In this way, there are more and more projects that show the potential of gamification when it comes to increasing motivation and implication of students in their learning process. In close relationship, digital technologies and, specifically, the use of mobile phone devices entail a resource of enormous meaning for young adults and teenagers. Therefore, in the present project we describe the application “$in TIME”, designed ad hoc with the intention to manage the different elements that defined a gamification project based on the movie “In Time”. This was implemented in the course Basis of Physical Education (a second-year course in the BSc in Science of the Physical Activity and Sports in Granada -Spain-). In the same way, it also shows the repercussion that the participating students had, as well the evaluation they did of it. All of this will allow teaching staff to know a real example, which could help them and inspire them when it comes to designing their future projects and, at the same time, they will count with new evidence of the potential of gamification in education

A New Type of Reciprocal Structures: Deployable Yurts for Emergency Situations

[Abstract] Deployable structures are a good solution for emergency buildings due to their lightweight and compact characteristics that allow them to be transported to wherever they are needed, especially in emergency situations. Generally, folding structures have been designed with modules comprised of straight bars, forming a scissor joint. They are efficient systems, although they have the disadvantage of being excessively deformable, requiring the use of large and consequently heavier sections. Recently, interesting proposals have been made based on deployable systems with parallel arches and also with arches or frames with multiple intersections. Dome solutions have been proposed with vertical and horizontal axis joints with reciprocal support in the linkages that increase their efficiency. In this document, a new system is proposed for deployable structures based on a similar system of multiple intersections, but composed of straight bars. This allows them to be applied to a traditional and highly effective design, the yurt. The deployable yurts developed have multiple applications for common types of structures used in emergency situations.This study is part of the research project "Deployable and modular constructions for situations of humanitarian catastrophe", funded by the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness of the Kingdom of Spain with reference BIA2016-79459-R

Deployable Bundle Modulus Structures With Reciprocal Linkages for Emergency Buildings

Financiado para publicación en acceso aberto: Universidade da Coruña/CISUG[Abstract] Deployable structures are an ideal solution for emergency buildings because of their lightness and compactness, allowing them to be transported to wherever they are needed. Generally the most frequent solutions use Scissor-like-Elements (SLE), but in this case the use of bundle modules is proposed. These systems were developed by Pérez Piñero, but have hardly been used since then. The article analyses the problems they present, as well as their advantages in reducing the number of bars and linkages required, which allows for the design of simpler and more economical structures. The geometrical and mechanical conditions of the linkages for triangular and square modules are analysed, as well as the typologies that may arise. A calculation method is also developed to analyse this type of structure. Finally, the performance of a flat grid is analysed in an analytical and experimental way using reciprocal links at its ends. Both theoretical calculations and experimental tests allow us to demonstrate the viability and efficiency of this new type of structure.This study is part of the research project “Deployable and modular constructions for situations of humanitarian catastrophe”, funded by the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness of the Kingdom of Spain with reference BIA2016-79459-

A new reciprocal linkage for expandable emergency structures

Expandable structures have certain qualities in terms of lightness and transportability which make them very useful as emergency buildings, a research line that is being developed by the authors. However, these structures have some disadvantages due to their reduced rigidity and great deformability, issues that could limit their use. This paper analyzes a reciprocal linkage that considerably improves one of the main problems of expandable structures, which is their lack of rigidity. The extremely strict geometrical conditions for this proposed linkage and the mechanical behaviour are examined. Two series of tests were carried out, with specimens formed by four bars supported reciprocally around the proposed linkage. In the first case, the bars had their ends simply resting on the base and in the second one displacement was restricted at their ends. Theoretical analysis and the experimental tests results are also included. The tests make it possible to define the failure patterns of the different elements of the linkages, bars or bolts. The theoretical models and the experimental results show that the proposed reciprocal linkages are highly effective. Tests of plane scissor meshes were also carried out using reciprocal linkages, showing a very significant reduction in their displacements.MINECO: BIA2016-79459-

Deployable Cylindrical Vaults With Reciprocal Linkages for Emergency Buildings

Financiado para publicación en acceso aberto: Universidade da Coruña/CISUG[Abstract] Deployable bar structures are especially useful for emergency buildings. These structures require simplicity and ease of assembly and their performance can be improve by using reciprocal linkage at their bars ends. This reciprocal configuration determines singular constructive conditions that allow all types of cylindrical vaults. This article develops this new system, from a previously theoretical analysis to a test campaign that allows verifying the validity of the proposal. Comparing these results with those resulting from construction systems with straight scissor-like elements or imposed curvature, shows the adequacy of this new proposal, verifying the advantages of the reciprocal joints in cylindrical vaults configurations.This study is part of the research project “Deployable and modular constructions for situations of humanitarian catastrophe”, funded by the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness of the Kingdom of Spain with reference BIA2016-79459-R. Funding for open access charge: Universidade da Coruña/CISU

Expandable covers of skew modules for emergency buildings

Deployable structures can be a good response to disaster situations, where it is necessary to provide services to a displaced population. They can be compacted into a lightweight and easily transportable package and deployed where needed providing an enclosure for use, quickly and efficiently. In this article, the possibilities of deployable structures of oblique modules are investigated, a subject little studied, but of great interest due to its many possibilities. The geometric conditions of the different modules and the typologies that can be considered are analyzed. The possibility of using the reciprocal links system developed by the authors is also studied in these meshes. Finally, the performance of a pyramidal dome that uses reciprocal linkages at the ends of its bar, is analyzed in an analytical and experimental way. Both the theoretical calculations and the experimental tests allow demonstrating the viability and effectiveness of this structural type.MINECO: BIA2016-79459-