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- Development and validation of a physical exercise training program for women diagnosed with Fibromyalgia “Pessoas com Fibra” (People with Fiber). A pilot studyPublication . Sousa, Mónica; MOUTÃO, JOÃO; Oliveira, Rafael; Alves, SusanaFibromyalgia is a chronic disease that affects patients’ quality of life, leading to reduced physical activity levels. This problem can therefore be attenuated by promoting physical exercise training programs (PETP). The aim of this pilot study was to develop and validate a PETP, “Pessoas com Fibra”, designed to increase physical activity and improve the quality of life of women diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, aged between 30 and 60. The PETP was designed and validated by physical fitness specialists in accordance with Revised Guidelines for Reporting Criteria on the Development and Evaluation of Complex Health Interventions and the Consensus Guidelines on Physical Exercise Programme Reporting Model. It went through three phases: development, piloting and evaluation. This study presents an intervention proposal based on improving the participants' Fibromyalgia symptoms. “Pessoas com Fibra” program proposal presents suggestions for adaptation to the target population and exercises that can be replicated by professionals in the field of physical exercise and health.
- Physical match performance of elite soccer players from the English Championship League and the English Premier League:The effects of opponent ranking and positional differencesPublication . Morgans, Ryland; Michele, Rocco Di; Ceylan, Ibrahim H.; Ryan, Ben; Haslam, Chris; King, Matthew; Zmijewski, Piotr; Oliveira, RafaelThis study aimed to examine physical match performance and the effects of opponent ranking and positional differences in both the English Championship League (ECL) and the English Premier League (EPL) over five consecutive seasons. Fifty-four professional outfield soccer players (average age 24.6±5.4 years, weight 76.6±6.9 kg, height 1.79±0.09 m) from an English club were involved. Physical data obtained with the 18 Hz GPS technology tracking system from 213 regular-season matchesspanning the complete 2018/19 to 2022/23 seasons were examined. The results showed that, considering the level of the opponent, total distance (TD), high-intensity distance (HSR), and the number of decelerations (DEC) significantly varied in both EPL and ECL(p < 0.05, p < 0.05, p < 0.05 respectively). Additionally, opponent level influenced sprint distances (Spr) and accelerations (ACC) in the EPL (p < 0.05, p < 0.05) but not in the ECL. The highest running metrics were noted when the team played against a high-ranked opponent. Concerning positional roles, more physical metrics were influenced by opponent level in the ECL (centre-backs (TD, ACC), full-backs (TD, DEC), centre midfielders (TD, HSR, Spr, DEC), attacking midfielders (TD, Spr, DEC), centre forwards (TD)) than in the EPL (centre midfielders (TD, HSR, DEC), attacking midfielders (TD, DEC), centre forwards (TD)). These findings contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of how players from different positions perform in elite soccer match-play against varying opposition rankings. Coaches may then tailor tactical approaches, positional, and individualized training regimens to address the specific physical demands associated with matches against different-ranked opponents.
- Concurrent validity and reliability of global positioning systems for measuring intense running and peak speed performance: a systematic reviewPublication . Hadi Nobari; Alexandre Duarte Martins; João Paulo Brito; Elena Mainer-Pardos; Pablo Valdés-Badilla; Rafael Oliveira; RafaelThe current systematic review aimed to analyse studies on the concurrent validity and reliability of microelectromechanical devices for measuring intense running and peak speed performance. A systematic review was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, using EBSCO, PubMed, Scielo, Scopus, SPORTDiscus and Web of Science. Keywords and synonyms were entered in various combinations in the title, abstract, or keywords: (“Global positioning system” OR “Global Navigation Satellite System” OR “GPS”) AND (Validity OR Accuracy OR Reliability OR Precision OR Repeatability OR Reproducibility OR Consistency) AND (“sprint” OR “peak speed” “top seed” OR “maximal speed”). The risk of bias was assessed using the Appraisal tool for Cross-Sectional Studies. From 839 studies, 20 were systematically analysed. It was found that 16 global positioning system (GPS) models were considered valid and 12 were considered reliable for measuring intense running and/or peak speed performance. Intense running performance in GPS with lower sampling rate (e.g. ≤ 5 Hz) acquisition demonstrated reduced validity and reliability in nonlinear movement patterns as well as movement intensity increases. Some limitations of the evidence, including the conditions associated with exercise testing and the benchmark and device used, varied between studies. In addition, the data of the algorithms used by GPS can affect the interpretation of the results. Thus it would be advisable to use higher sampling rates.
- The Impact of STEM Activities on the Interest and Aspirations in STEM Careers of 12th-grade portuguese students in science and technology curriculumPublication . Ribeirinha, Teresa; Baptista, Mónica; Correia, MarisaSocial cognitive career theory posits that career interests and decisions are influenced by individual, contextual, and behavioural factors. This research aims to assess the impact of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) activities on students’ interest and aspirations in STEM careers. Additionally, the study aims to explore the critical factors that might shape students’ STEM career aspirations. The research used a quantitative approach, with pre- and post-test measures for a cohort of 191 Portuguese secondary school students, using the Career Interest Questionnaire (CIQ). The results showed that STEM activities increased the intentions of non-STEM students to pursue educational opportunities that could potentially lead to a scientific career. Males, in contrast to females, showed a significant increase in their intentions to pursue educational opportunities that could eventually lead to a scientific career. Furthermore, gender along with the personal goals and positive perceptions of STEM careers were identified as significant predictors of the students’ STEM career aspirations. These results highlight the critical role of STEM education in developing and sustaining students’ interest in STEM careers. Integrated STEM activities should be developed in the early stages of education to enhance students’ confidence in STEM and mitigate the gender gap.
- Comparisons of running and accelerometry based measures between playing positions in touch rugby. A case study of an amateur male teamPublication . Oliveira, Rafael; Nalha, MatildeBackground: The main objective of the present study was to quantify the external load of the games that belong to a national tournament by comparing playing positions. A secondary objective consisted in comparing the match-to-match variations. Methods: Fourteen players (four links, four middles and six wings) were included (age: 39.36 ±5.83 years; body mass index: 26.65 ± 4.13). Participants were monitored during a tournament. ThroughGpexepro2, thefollowingmeasureswerecollectedandrelativized per minute: total distance, forward distance, backward distance, zone 1 (0–1.50 m/s), zone 2 (1.50–3.00 m/s), zone 3 (3.00–4.00 m/s), zone 4 (4.00–5.50 m/s), zone 5 (5.50 7.00 m/s)andzone6(>7.00m/s),thenumberofaccelerationsanddecelerations, impacts and jumps. The absolute values of maximal speed, maximal acceleration speed and maximal deceleration speed were also used for analysis. Results: The main findings showed meaningful higher values of zone 4 (16.18 ± 1.89 vs. 5.56 ± 3.53), zone 5 (2.91 ± 0.81 vs. 0.38 ± 0.38), zone 6 (0.35 ± 0.24 vs. 0.00 ± 0.00), deceleration (0.56 ± 0.21 vs. 0.19 ± 0.12), maximal speed (23.56 ± 1.90 vs. 18.84 ± 1.24) and forward distance (102.20 ± 13.45 vs. 67.42 ± 17.40) for middles than wings (p < 0.05), with large to very large effect sizes. In addition, no differences were found when comparing external load data from all matches. Conclusions: The findings of this study showed a clear tendency of higher values for middles than links and wings which provides a deeper understanding of the positional activity profile of an Amateur Portuguese team allowing practitioners to adjust training with the common external load experienced in a tournament. Moreover, the analysis of match-to-match comparison revealed no differences through the competition day, which means a proper fatigue management.
- How learning to cycle influences lifestyle: an eight country pooled analysis and person-centered approachPublication . Estevan, Isaac; Meester, An De; Veldman, Sanne L.C.; Lopes, Frederico; Hasanen, Elina; Laukkanen, Arto; Tortella, Patrizia; Sá, Cristina; Jidovtseff, Boris; Fujikawa, Ricardo; García-Massó, Xavier; Cordovil, Rita; Branco, Marco; Mercê, Cristiana; Catela, DavidCycling plays a key role in the promotion of individual, community, and planetary health. However, no previous study has explored the interplay between the process of learning to cycle and cycling habits, adopting a person-centered approach. To understand which variables promote the learning process (i.e., acquisition) and lifelong bicycle use on a daily and recreational basis (i.e., engagement), the aim of this study was to identify different clusters of individuals with similar characteristics related to their cycling acquisition and engagement. Methods: A cross-country pooled sample of 8542 individuals aged 28.9 ± 14.4 years (58.5 % female) was assessed via online questionnaire. A Self-Organizing Map (SOM) was used to classify and visualize the values of individuals in the variables tested. Results: A K-means cluster analysis resulted in seven profiles. Participants in profiles characterized by a relatively old age to learn to cycle (i.e., 7-8 years-old; n > 1500 mainly from Mexico and the United Kingdom) typically learned to cycle on a conventional bicycle, were taught by their father, mother, or both, and mainly cycle for leisure. Participants in profiles characterized by a relatively young age to learn to cycle (i.e., 5 years old; n > 1500 mainly from Belgium and Finland)
- Editorial: Load and wellness monitoring in sports: the relationship between different metricsPublication . Oliveira, Rafael; Brito, João Paulo; González-Fernández, Francisco Tomás; Morgans, RylandEditorial on the Research Topic Load and wellness monitoring in sports: the relationship between different metrics
- Quando o desperdício ganha valor: uma nova vida para a casca de laranjaPublication . Gusmão, Sara; Ferreira, Joana
- Escala de Depressão Geriátrica (GDS-15):uma ferramenta de rastreio da depressão em idososPublication . São João, Ricardo; Galinha, Sónia; Carvalho, OliviaO projeto The Day Life Span Nowadays (2022–2030) tem como foco a análise de questões relacionadas com a proteção e promoção de um ciclo de vida saudável em grupos vulneráveis. Neste contexto, foi aplicada a Escala de Depressão Geriátrica [EDG-15] para avaliar a Sintomatologia Depressiva (SD) num grupo de utentes ERPIs.
- Escala de Depressão Geriátrica (GDS-15):uma ferramenta de rastreio da depressão em idososPublication . São João, Ricardo; Galinha, Sónia; Carvalho, OliviaObjetivo da Escala : Avaliar sintomas depressivos em pessoas idosas de forma rápida e simples ; Foco em rastreio, não diagnóstico ; Útil em contextos clínicos, comunitários e institucionais