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View article: O impacto do teste cardiopulmonar de exercício na avaliação e desempenho de atletas: uma revisão integrativa
O impacto do teste cardiopulmonar de exercício na avaliação e desempenho de atletas: uma revisão integrativa Open
O Teste Cardiopulmonar de Exercício (TCPE) avalia a resposta integrada dos sistemas cardiovascular, respiratório e metabólico ao esforço físico progressivo. Ele mede variáveis como ventilação, consumo de oxigênio (VO₂) e produção de dióxid…
View article: External and internal intensity profiles of older male and female participants during a walking football game
External and internal intensity profiles of older male and female participants during a walking football game Open
Background Walking football (WF) can be used as an impactful activity for healthy aging and decrease the high levels of sedentary behavior among older adults. This study examines the external and internal intensity profiles of male and fem…
View article: Correlates of Moderate‐to‐Vigorous Physical Activity Among Prepubertal Girls: A Bioecological Approach
Correlates of Moderate‐to‐Vigorous Physical Activity Among Prepubertal Girls: A Bioecological Approach Open
Objective This study aimed to analyze the correlates of moderate‐to‐vigorous physical activity (MVPA) among prepubertal girls using a broad spectrum of variables, including biological factors, behavioral attributes, and maternal and built …
View article: The impact of a school-based physical activity program on children's movement behaviors, aerobic fitness and motor competence: a follow up study
The impact of a school-based physical activity program on children's movement behaviors, aerobic fitness and motor competence: a follow up study Open
Objective This study evaluated the one-year impact of a 12-week school-based physical activity (PA) intervention, which added one extra hour of structured PA per week, on children's movement behaviors, aerobic fitness, and motor competence…
View article: External and Internal Load Profiles of Male and Female Participants during a Walking Football Practice
External and Internal Load Profiles of Male and Female Participants during a Walking Football Practice Open
BACKGROUND: High levels of sedentary behavior among older adults highlight the importance of walking football (WF) in promoting physical activity for healthy aging. This study examines the external and internal load profiles of male and fe…
View article: The Influence of Including Goalkeepers on the Intensity Demands of Walking Football Practice
The Influence of Including Goalkeepers on the Intensity Demands of Walking Football Practice Open
This preliminary study examined the effects of playing walking football with and without a goalkeeper (GK) on physiological, physical, technical, and perceptual variables in older men. Twenty participants (67 ± 4.7 years) engaged in two fi…
View article: The Influence of Including Goalkeepers On The Intensity Demands Of Walking Football Practice
The Influence of Including Goalkeepers On The Intensity Demands Of Walking Football Practice Open
This study examined the effects of playing walking football with and without a goalkeeper (GK) on physiological, physical, technical, and perceptual variables in older men. Twenty participants (67 ± 4.7 years) engaged in two 5 vs. 5 walkin…
View article: Estimated annual increments in stature and weight among soccer players 11–18 years
Estimated annual increments in stature and weight among soccer players 11–18 years Open
Annual increments in height and weight were estimated in a mixed-longitudinal sample of Portuguese male soccer players 11-14 years at baseline. This study aims to compare estimated increments with reference values for the general populatio…
View article: 104 Impact of a School-Based Physical Activity Intervention program on Physical Activity Levels, Sleep Patterns, Aerobic Fitness, and Motor Competence
104 Impact of a School-Based Physical Activity Intervention program on Physical Activity Levels, Sleep Patterns, Aerobic Fitness, and Motor Competence Open
Introduction The “Super Quinas” project evaluated the effectiveness of an intervention program to improve PA, aerobic fitness, sleep, and motor competence on children in primary school. Methods This pilot project was conducted in 44 school…
View article: A school-based physical activity intervention in primary school: effects on physical activity, sleep, aerobic fitness, and motor competence
A school-based physical activity intervention in primary school: effects on physical activity, sleep, aerobic fitness, and motor competence Open
Objective The “Super Quinas” project evaluated the effectiveness of an intervention program to improve physical activity, aerobic fitness, sleep, and motor competence on children in primary school. Methods The experimental group ( n = 19) …
View article: Science and Practice of Youth Soccer
Science and Practice of Youth Soccer Open
This chapter provides an overview of working inclusively in soccer coaching through three distinct but connected case studies. Case studies focus on the landscape of disability football coaching, coaching players with autism, blindness, an…
View article: Effects of “Football and Nutrition for Health” program on body composition, physical fitness, eating behaviours, nutritional knowledge, and psychological status among 7 to 10 years school children
Effects of “Football and Nutrition for Health” program on body composition, physical fitness, eating behaviours, nutritional knowledge, and psychological status among 7 to 10 years school children Open
Introduction Noncommunicable diseases and obesity are between the major health threat due to consumption of unhealthy foods and limited time spent on physical activities, a situation of particular concern among children. Since children spe…
View article: Exploring Gut Microbiota and the Influence of Physical Activity Interventions on Overweight and Obese Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review
Exploring Gut Microbiota and the Influence of Physical Activity Interventions on Overweight and Obese Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review Open
The recognition that the gut microbiota of obese children differs from lean children has grown, and some studies suggest that physical activity positively influences the gut microbiota. This systematic review explores the changes in the gu…
View article: Effects of Physical Activity and Nutrition Education on the Gut Microbiota in Overweight and Obese Children
Effects of Physical Activity and Nutrition Education on the Gut Microbiota in Overweight and Obese Children Open
Childhood obesity continues to represent a growing challenge, and it has been associated with gut microbiota dysbiosis. This study examines the gut microbiota composition in overweight and obese school children and assesses whether a 12-we…
View article: Gut microbiota and physical activity impact in overweight and obese children and adolescents: a systematic review
Gut microbiota and physical activity impact in overweight and obese children and adolescents: a systematic review Open
View article: How much does it cost to implement a community-based walking football programme for patients with type 2 diabetes?
How much does it cost to implement a community-based walking football programme for patients with type 2 diabetes? Open
Objectives The current study analysed the implementation costs of a community-based walking football exercise programme for patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods The direct costs of a community-based walking football programme for middle-…
View article: Comparison of Daily Life Physical Activity Between Trained and Non-Trained Individuals with Down Syndrome
Comparison of Daily Life Physical Activity Between Trained and Non-Trained Individuals with Down Syndrome Open
Physical activity and sports practice plays an important role in maintaining health, well-being, and quality of life. As related concepts, those are not well studied in persons with disabilities, particularly with intellectual disability o…
View article: P02-12 The implementation cost of a walking football exercise program for patients with type 2 diabetes: a case study of SWEET-Football (Portugal)
P02-12 The implementation cost of a walking football exercise program for patients with type 2 diabetes: a case study of SWEET-Football (Portugal) Open
Background Economic analysis of health interventions is essential to the development and implementation of sustainable health policies, especially in noncommunicable diseases area. Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is one of the most relevant noncommu…
View article: Skeletal age assessed by TW2 using 20-bone, carpal and RUS score systems: Intra-observer and inter-observer agreement among male pubertal soccer players
Skeletal age assessed by TW2 using 20-bone, carpal and RUS score systems: Intra-observer and inter-observer agreement among male pubertal soccer players Open
The purpose of this study was to determine intra- and inter-observer agreement for the three skeletal ages derived from the TW2 method among male pubertal soccer players. The sample included 142 participants aged 11.0–15.3 years. Films of …
View article: Morphological and maturational predictors of technical performance in young soccer players
Morphological and maturational predictors of technical performance in young soccer players Open
The purpose of the present study is to describe the association between chronological age, morphology, biological maturation and sport experience in relation to technical performance in young Brazilian soccer players. Technical, maturation…
View article: Morphological, maturational, functional and technical profile of young Brazilian soccer players
Morphological, maturational, functional and technical profile of young Brazilian soccer players Open
The objectives of this study were to describe and compare the anthropometric profile, physical fitness and soccer-specific skills between under-15 and under-17 Brazilian soccer players, as well as to evaluate possible differences in these …
View article: Effectiveness of a Walking Football Program for Middle-Aged and Older Men With Type 2 Diabetes: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Effectiveness of a Walking Football Program for Middle-Aged and Older Men With Type 2 Diabetes: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Studies on walking football have found positive effects on health; however, there are still several research gaps when applying walking football programs for patients with type 2 diabetes. Objective This study aims to test the e…
View article: Are Soccer and Futsal Affected by the Relative Age Effect? The Portuguese Football Association Case
Are Soccer and Futsal Affected by the Relative Age Effect? The Portuguese Football Association Case Open
A better understanding of the relative age effect (RAE) in youth will increase the awareness of the need for reducing the bias of (de)selection. Thus, we investigated the RAE in youth female and male soccer and futsal players in Portugal, …
View article: Physical Activity Levels of Adult Virtual Football Players
Physical Activity Levels of Adult Virtual Football Players Open
Esports, including virtual football, are a worldwide phenomenon. Yet, little is known about the physical activity levels of individuals engaged in virtual football game play. Therefore, we aimed to perform a preliminary evaluation of the l…
View article: Effectiveness of a Walking Football Program for Middle-Aged and Older Men With Type 2 Diabetes: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Effectiveness of a Walking Football Program for Middle-Aged and Older Men With Type 2 Diabetes: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Studies on walking football have found positive effects on health; however, there are still several research gaps when applying walking football programs for patients with type 2 diabetes. OBJECTIVE This study aims to test th…
View article: Waist circumference as a mediator of biological maturation effect on the motor coordination in children
Waist circumference as a mediator of biological maturation effect on the motor coordination in children Open
Objective: The present study aimed to: 1) examine the association of biological maturation effect on performance at a motor coordination battery and 2) to assess whether the association between biological maturation and scores obtained in …
View article: Parental education and perception of outdoor playing time for preschoolers
Parental education and perception of outdoor playing time for preschoolers Open
Aim: The objective of this study was to analyze whether or not socioeconomic positions influence outdoor playtime during the week (WK) and on the weekends (WEND). Methods: The sample consisted of 485 (girls; n=223) healthy preschoolers, ag…
View article: Relative age effect on anthropometry, biological maturation and performance of young soccer players
Relative age effect on anthropometry, biological maturation and performance of young soccer players Open
The study examined the presence of the relative age effect (RAE) and association between birth quartile and anthropometry, biological maturation and physical and technical performance of young Brazilian soccer players. The sample included …
View article: Physical Exercise for Seniors with Dementia: Potential Benefits Perceived by Formal Caregivers
Physical Exercise for Seniors with Dementia: Potential Benefits Perceived by Formal Caregivers Open
Background: The social and economic impact of dementia urge for calls to develop accessible and sustainable care for seniors with dementia (SwD). Physical exercise has been seen as a beneficial non- pharmacological therapy in the preventio…
View article: Repeated Sprint Ability in Youth Soccer Players: Independent and Combined Effects of Relative Age and Biological Maturity
Repeated Sprint Ability in Youth Soccer Players: Independent and Combined Effects of Relative Age and Biological Maturity Open
The objective of the study was to examine the effects of the relative age effect (RAE) and predicted maturity status on body size and repeated sprint ability (RSA: 7 x 34.2 m / 25 s interval) in youth soccer. The sample was composed of 197…