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- Abordagem das atividades rítmicas expressivas na EFPublication . Correia, Ana Luisa; Carvalho, Maria Luísa; Pita, Diogo; Castro, Michael; Rodrigues, Ana
- O apoio tecnológico à adoção de um estilo de vida ativo e sustentávelPublication . Lopes, Helder; Gouveia, Élvio; Correia, Ana; Alves, Ricardo; Fernando, Catarina; Prudente, João; Antunes, Hélio; Rodrigues, AnaA adoção de um estilo de vida ativo e sustentável pode ser potenciada se existir a consciência daquilo que efetivamente se faz ou deveria fazer. A utilização de meios tecnológicos que permitem uma monitorização dos pro cessos pode assumir um papel importante nessa consciencialização. Com o Projeto “Educação Física nas Escolas da RAM – Compreender, Intervir, Transformar” criamos condições para uma abordagem transdisciplinar potencian do intervenções pedagógicas que promovem, de forma lúdica, a adoção de estilos de vida ativos e sustentáveis. Através da utilização de smartphones, smartwatchs, pedómetros, etc. que permi tem registar de forma integrada, por exemplo, a atividade física, os hábitos alimen tares e a respetiva pegada ecológica, tem sido possível desenvolver um processo pe dagógico que potencia o espírito crítico e a tomada de decisão consciente perante os desafios a que se tem de dar resposta.
- A associação entre o estilo de vida e a atitude de alunos do ensino básico e secundário em relação à disciplina de educação físicaPublication . Gouveia, Élvio Rúbio; Ihle, Andreas; Rodrigues, Ana; Correia, Ana Luisa; Alves, Ricardo; Simões, Joana; Gouveia, Bruna; Kliegel, Matthias; Freitas, Duarte; Lopes, HelderEste estudo teve por objetivo o seguinte: investigar a associação entre o estilo de vida e a atitude positiva (EñgEFD) ou negativa (EgEFD) dos alunos sobre a Educação Física (EF). Um estudo de natureza transversal foi conduzido em 243 estudantes (15.6 ±2.5 anos). A informação demográfica, a opinião sobre a EF, e a auto perceção foram avaliados através de questionários. A aptidão física foi determinada a partir da FITNESSGRAM e da EUROFIT. A percentagem de gordura foi estimada a partir das equações de Slaughter et al., (1988). Análises descritivas e o t-test de medidas independentes foram conduzidas nas análises. Nesta amostra, 74.5% dos estudantes afirmam gostar de EDF. Os EgEFD apresentam scores significativamente mais elevados comparativamente aos EñgEFD na força, velocidade/agilidade, força resistência do tronco e resistência aeróbia (p<.007). Os EgEFD têm uma melhor percepção das suas capacidades físicas, assim como referem ter uma boa saúde e adotarem estilos de vida mais saudáveis (p<.001). Os EgEFD apresentam um perfil funcional e psicológico mais saudável, auto percecionam um melhor estado de saúde e preferem envolver-se em atividades físicas em detrimento das atividades sedentárias no seu dia-a-dia.
- Association between Body Composition, Physical Activity Profile, and Occurrence of Knee and Foot Postural Alterations among Young Healthy AdultsPublication . Ashraf, Sadaf; Viveiros, Roberto; França, Cíntia; Ornelas, Rui Trindade; Rodrigues, AnaKnee and foot deformities refer to structural abnormalities in the knee and foot bones, joints, ligaments, or muscles. Various factors, including genetics, injury, disease, or excessive use, can cause these deformities. These musculoskeletal conditions can significantly impact individuals’ quality of life. This study examined foot and knee deformities in 231 young healthy adults (165 men, 66 women) aged 22.6 ± 4.9 years and their association with physical activity and body composition. The postural assessment was performed by two Physiotherapists, with the subject standing in three views: side, anterior, and posterior. Physical activity (Baecke’s Habitual Physical Activity Questionnaire) and body composition (InBody 770) were assessed. Results showed that the most common foot deformity was pes planus, while the genu recurvatum was the most common knee deformity among the individuals. Physical activity level was negatively associated with knee and foot deformities. Conversely, body composition differed with the presence of genu recurvatum. These findings present a starting point to understand the occurrence of knee and foot postural alterations according to the individuals’ body composition and physical activity profiles, which could support the deployment of tailored interventions among healthy adults. In addition, early detection of postural changes is crucial in mitigating their negative long-term impact on physical well-being.
- A avaliação inicial da aptidão física em contexto escolarPublication . Mendonça, Luísa; Mendes, Silvino; Carvalho, João; Rodrigues, Ana
- Body Composition and Physical Fitness in Madeira YouthPublication . Martinho, Diogo V.; Gouveia, Élvio Rúbio; França, Cíntia; Lopes, Helder; Ihle, Andreas; Marques, Adilson; Rodrigues, Ana; Alves, Ricardo; Sarmento, HugoResearch on composition and physical fitness is lacking in school-aged children from Madeira. This study aimed to examine the frequencies of overweight and obese participants and, in addition, to compare the fitness levels of Madeira youth with reference data. Methods: The sample comprised 521 participants (n = 258 boys; n = 263 girls) aged 10.0–18.9 years old. Methods: Height and weight were measured. Body mass index (BMI) was calculated, and percent fat was derived from skinfolds. Tests detailed on FITESCOLA battery were performed. BMI was plotted against U.S. reference data and physical assessment contrasted with the cut-off points of FITESCOLA protocol and corresponding data developed in Portuguese youth. Results: The percentages of overweight and obesity were 15% (overweight) and 14% (obesity) for boys and 16% (overweight) and 6% (obesity) for girls. The median values of fat mass percentage were closely related to the cut-off standards; however, substantial variation was noted. Boys and girls tended to be below the recommendations of cardiorespiratory fitness. Conclusions: Sport participation should be promoted in Madeira to attain acceptable values of body composition and physical fitness levels.
- Changes in Estimated Body Composition and Physical Fitness of Adolescent Boys after One Year of Soccer TrainingPublication . França, Cíntia; Martinho, Diogo V.; Gouveia, Élvio Rúbio; Martins, Francisco; Marques, Adilson; Ribeiro, Tiago; Nascimento, Marcelo de Maio; Lopes, Helder; Rodrigues, Ana; Ihle, AndreasSports participation is one of the most popular forms of physical activity among youngsters. This study aimed to examine the changes in the estimated body composition, strength, and flexibility of adolescent boys after 12 months of soccer training compared with those of age-matched controls with non-sports participation. We assessed 137 boys (62 soccer players and 75 controls) at baseline (TM1) and 12 months later (TM2). The differences in estimated body composition, strength, and flexibility were investigated using a repeated measure analysis of variance. The analysis revealed a significant main effect of soccer training on fat mass (F = 73.503, p ≤ 0.01, η2 = 0.59) and fat-free mass (F = 39.123, p ≤ 0.01, η2 = 0.48). Over time, the soccer group decreased their fat mass and increased their fat-free mass, while the opposite results were observed for the controls. Among physical fitness tests, a substantial effect of soccer training was evidenced for the sit-up performance (F = 16.224, p ≤ 0.01, η2 = 0.32). Regarding the time factor, significant effects were noted for height and handgrip strength. No significant differences were detected for flexibility. Overall, the benefits of soccer training were exhibited by the larger improvements in fat mass, fat-free mass, sit-ups, and handgrip strength performance, underlining the important role of soccer participation during adolescence.
- Characterization of laurel fruit oil from Madeira Island, PortugalPublication . Castilho, Paula C.; Costa, Maria do Céu; Rodrigues, Ana; Partidário, AnaThe fixed oil extracted from Laurus spp. fruit from Madeira Island, Portugal, is used in local traditional medicine for a wide variety of health complaints. Physical properties, density and refractive index, as well as the TAG FA composition, sterols, and waxes were determined. The oil was found to have an un usually high content of volatiles (ca. 10%), with trans-ocimene and germacrene D predominating. Oleic (30%) and linoleic (20%) acids were the main unsaturated FA, whereas lauric (18%) and palmitic (up to 22.5%) acids were the main saturated FA in the neutral lipid fraction. The oil had a sterol content on the same order as olive oil, with β-sitosterol (84%) predominating. Two sesquiterpene lactones, dehydrocostuslactone and costunolide, accounted for 5% of the overall composition. Madeira laurel oil is not currently used as an edible oil because of its very strong flavor. Its claimed medicinal properties have not yet been vali dated, and this is the first report on the characterization of the commercial product.
- Characterization of triacylglycerols in Madeira laurel oil by HPLC-atmospheric pressure chemical ionization-MSPublication . Castilho, Paula C.; Costa, Maria do Céu; Rodrigues, Ana; Branco, Pedro Costa; Costa, MafalaaMadeira laurel oil was fractionated by liquid ex traction combined with TLC, and TAGs were analyzed by HPLC coupled with atmospheric pressure chemical ionization-MS (APCI-MS). Eluted molecular species compositions of the eluted TAG in the complex natural mixture were determined by GC identification of FAME and by LC-atmospheric pressure chemi cal ionization (APCI)-MS analysis of the lipid. The APCI-MS spectra of most TAG exhibited [M + H]+ and [M − RCOO]+ ions, which defined the M.W. and the molecular association of fatty acyl residues, respectively. Despite the relatively high de gree of saturation, with a saturated/unsaturated ratio of 0.70, no totally saturated TAG nor mixed asymmetric TAG with two sat urated FA (SSM or SSU, where S is saturated, M is monounsatu rated, and U is unsaturated) were found. This type of molecular structure provides a possible explanation for the relatively low m.p. (12–15°C) and also the high oxidative resistance observed.
- Contributo das tecnologias na promoção de uma literacia para a saúdePublication . Rodrigues, Ana; Gouveia, Elvio; Correia, Ana; Antunes, Hélio; Alves, Ricardo; Lopes, HelderO desenvolvimento tecnológico e o acesso as novas tecnologias tem crescido de forma exponencial nas últimas décadas, sendo inegável a sua presença no quotidiano das crianças e jovens. Contudo, a utilização das tecnologias como meio de aquisição e desenvolvimento do conhecimento científico, de competências e de aptidões no contexto escolar é ainda limitado. Com este trabalho pretende-se explorar e refletir sobre as potencialidades das tecnologias, como ferramentas de apoio no desenvolvimento do conhecimento científico, apresentando propostas de trabalho transdisciplinar, com o contributo da Educação Física e a promoção de uma literacia para a saúde. Pretende-se neste contexto, o desenvolvimento dos alunos de forma integrada, portadores de conhecimento científico que permita tomar decisões conscientes numa sociedade em constante muta