Psychometric properties of the Satisfaction with Life Scale in Brazilian Para athletes / Propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Satisfacción con la Vida en Para atletas Brasileños / Propriedades psicométricas da Escala de Satisfação com a Vida em Para atletas Brasileiros

El objetivo del presente estudio fue evaluar las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Satisfacción con la Vida (ESV) para atletas brasileños, así como su estructura factorial, confiabilidad e invariancia. 309 paratletas, reclutados por conveniencia, de ambos sexos, fueron evaluados online mediante un cuestionario sociodemográfico y la versión ESV de Gouveia et al. (2009). Se utilizó el análisis factorial confirmatorio para evaluar la estructura unidimensional de la escala utilizando el método de extracción Robust Diagonally Weighted Least Squares(RDWLS). El modelo unidimensional ESV mostró un buen ajuste a los datos (χ2 = 1.906 / df = 5; p = 0.86; CFI = 1.000; SRMR = 0.019; RMSEA = 0.000 [IC 90%: 0.000 –0.042] y adecuada consistencia interna McDonald's Omega (0,88) y buena confiabilidad compuesta (0,88). Además, se confirmó la invariancia factorial entre género, discapacidad, deporte y nivel de competencia. La versión brasileña del ESV en atletas paralímpicos mostró propiedades psicométricas satisfactorias y puede usarse para medir satisfacción con la vida en el contexto paralímpico. (AU)

The Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) is an instrument that assesses subjective well-being in relation to life that was originally proposed in the English language. To analyze the psychometric properties do the SWLS for use with Para athletes. A convenience sample of 309 Brazilian Paralympic athletes (age: 33.08 ± 9.85 years) of both sexes was chosen. We conducted an online survey, and participants completed an anamnesis and SWLS questionnaires using the Qualtrics® software. To analyze confirmatory, the comparison fit index (CFI), the Tucker-Lewis index (TLI) and the standardized root mean square residual (SRMR) were used. Reliability was estimated by the ordinal alpha and omega coefficients. A multigroup analysis estimates a factor invariance. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis supported a single factor structure for the SWLS, with an acceptable fit. Cronbach’s α (0.88) and McDonald’s Omega (0.88) were indicative of internal consistency. Factorial invariance across gender, impairment, sports, and competition level was confirmed. The Brazilian version of the SWLS for Para athletes showed satisfactory psychometric properties and can be used to measure life satisfaction in the Paralympic context. (AU)

O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliaras propriedades psicométricas da Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) em paratletas brasileiros, bem como sua estrutura fatorial, confiabilidade e invariância. 309 paratletas recrutados por conveniência, de ambos os sexos, foram avaliados, de forma online, por meio de um questionário sociodemográfico e da versão SWLS de Gouveia et al. (2009). Foi utilizada a análise fatorial confirmatória para avaliar a estrutura unidimensional da escala usando o método de extração Robust Diagonally Weighted Least Squares (RDWLS). O modelo unidimensional SWLS apresentou um bom ajuste dos dados (χ2 = 1.906 / df = 5; p = 0.86; CFI = 1.000; SRMR = 0.019; RMSEA = 0.000 [90% IC : 0.000 –0.042] e consistência interna adequada Ômega do McDonald's (0,88) e boa confiabilidade composta (0,88). Além disso, a invariância fatorial entre gênero, deficiência, esportes e nível de competição foi confirmada. A versão brasileira da SWLS em atletas paralímpicos apresentou propriedades psicométricas satisfatórias e pode ser utilizada para mensurar a satisfação com a vida no contexto paralímpico. (AU)

Resistance training and Down Syndrome: A narrative review on considerations for exercise prescription and safety.

The current manuscript reviews the literature on the health effects of resistance training (RT) for individuals with Down syndrome (DS), focusing on this training modality's methodology, application, and safety. The literature has mentioned that early aging in this population is associated with loss of muscle strength, lower lean and bone mass, and increased obesity. It is necessary to propose non-pharmacological measures for prevention and health promotion. Thus, this review suggests a current research-based RT guide for individuals with DS. This review is divided into three sections: Section 2 briefly reviews DS and the effects on structural and functional decline and how exercise and physical activity can influence health aspects in this population; Section 3 summarizes the evidence for RT prescription; Section 4 briefly reviews the health and potential benefits of RT in individuals with DS. The findings from this review suggest that most individuals with DS should engage in moderate-intensity RT at least 2 days a week and perform RT on the major muscle groups and include balance training. The RT program should be modified and adapted according to individuals' characteristics and limitations. RT promotes positive, health-related benefits such as increasing strength, improving body composition, improving functional capacity and balance, reducing inflammatory status and oxidative stress, and improving the immune system. The RT protocols summarized in this current review provide guidance, critical conclusions, and novel research settings, which could be useful to coaches, clinicians, and researchers to effectively design RT program for individuals with DS.

The physical education and the Infantile Systemic Hyalinosis: A case report.

The purpose of this case report is to present the case study of a child with Systemic Infantile Hyalinosis in the educational attendance specialized in Physical Education and Art (dance). The collection took place through the Teachers' Field Diary and the interview with the child's mother. The pedagogical intervention lasted 15 months and took place at the swimming and dance workshops at the Catholic University of Brasilia, with two weekly classes in each workshop lasting 30 min each. The intervention was based on Henri Wallon's theory of emotions and sought freedom of expression, body experience, and the discovery of a body marked by disease and, in many moments, disrespected in its possibilities. At the end of the intervention, mobility, and range of motion gains were observed in motor terms, which were compromised due to the instability caused by the progressive disease. However, there were significant gains regarding self-esteem, which were relevant and significantly contributed to a better quality of life of the child.