Inserção de profissionais de educação física no Sistema Único de Saúde: análise temporal (2007-2021) / Insertion of physical education professionals in the Unified Health System: temporal analysis (2007-2021)

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi descrever e analisar a série temporal da inserção de profissionais de educação física (PEF) no Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) no período de 2007 a 2021, bem como apresentar a distribuição por regiões e estados de profissionais no território brasileiro. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo e de série temporal que utilizou dados secundários oriundos do sistema de consultas do Cadastro Nacional dos Estabelecimentos de Saúde (CNES). Analisou-se o quantitativo de PEF no SUS nas cinco regiões e nos vinte e seis estados e no Distrito Federal entre 2007 e 2021 e reali-zou-se a análise temporal para verificar a distribuição dos PEF nas regiões brasileiras. Os resultados apontam para um crescimento no número de PEF entre 2007 (n = 22) e 2020 (n = 7.560) em todo o país. Em 2021 observa-se uma redução de 2,8% no quantitativo de PEF. Entre as regiões, os maio-res quantitativos foram observados nas regiões Nordeste e Sudeste, enquanto nos estados a maior concentração foi em Minas Gerais, seguido de São Paulo, Pernambuco, Bahia e Rio Grande do Sul. Observou-se uma tendência crescente de PEF nas regiões Norte e Sul. Conclui-se que o quantitativo de PEF atuantes no SUS teve um crescimento expressivo durante o período analisado, sendo fruto das políticas públicas e programas voltados à promoção da atividade física constituídos ao longo do tempo. Apesar disso, há importantes disparidades geográficas que não devem ser desconsideradas, reforçando a necessidade de estratégias coletivas e investimentos em políticas públicas que fomentem a inserção dos PEF na rede assistencial e de fortalecimento do SUS

The aim of this study was to describe and analyze the time series of physical education professionals (PEF in Portuguese) in the Unified Health System (SUS in Portuguese) from 2007 to 2021, as well as to present their distribution by Brazilian regions and states. This is a time series study which used secondary data from the Consultation System of the National Registry of Health Establishments (CNES in Portuguese). We analyzed the number of PEF in the country, in the five Regions and in the twenty-six States and the Fed-eral District between 2007 and 2021 and the temporal analysis was carried out to verify the distribution of PEF in the Brazilian regions. The results point to an increase in the number of PEF between 2007 (n = 22) and 2020 (n = 7560). In 2021, there is a 2.8% reduction in the amount of PEF. Among the regions, the highest numbers were observed in the Northeast and Southeast regions, while in the states the highest con-centration was in Minas Gerais, followed by São Paulo, Pernambuco, Bahia and Rio Grande do Sul. There was an increasing trend in the distribution of PEF in the North and South regions. The number of PEF working in the SUS had an expressive growth during the analyzed period, being the result of public policies and programs aimed at promoting physical activity constituted over time. Despite this, there are important geographic disparities that should not be disregarded, reinforcing the need for collective strategies and financ-ing in public policies that encourage the insertion of PEFs in the care network and the strengthening of SUS

Test de condición física: Modelo tradicional versus modelo de educación deportiva / Fitness Testing: Traditional Model Versus Sport Education Model

El objetivo fue comparar el uso de dos planteamientos metodológicos, el modelo tradicional (MT) y el Modelo de Educación Deportiva (MED), en la valoración de las capacidades físicas básicas con 118 estudiantes de 13 años (M = 12,81, DE = 0,74). Los resultados indicaron que el uso del MED produjo mayores puntuaciones en las variables autonomía, competencia, relación, y motivación intrínseca. Los varones se aburrieron más y las mujeres sintieron menor presión-tensión con el MED. Los resultados registrados por el profesor en todos los test mediante el MT se correspondían con los resultados registrados por los alumnos con el MED con una fiabilidad que oscilaba entre buena y excelente. Con base en la teoría de la autodeterminación, se sugiere que el uso del MED en la enseñanza y aplicación de los test de condición física puede producir beneficios sin perder fiabilidad en la valoración de la condición física. (AU)

The aim was to compare the use of two methodological approaches, the traditional model (TM) and the Sport Education Model (SEM) on the assessment of physical fitness with 118 students of 13 years old (M = 12.81, SD = 0.74). The results indicated that the use of the MED in physical fitness test administration produced higher scores on the variables autonomy, competence, relationship, and intrinsic motivation. Males became more bored and females felt less pressure-tension with the SEM. Fitness assessment from both methodological approaches were similar, indicating good reliability in data collection. Based on the self-determination theory, the results of this study suggest that the use of the SEM in fitness testing can produce benefits in the students without losing reliability in fitness testing. (AU)

Formação em educação física no contexto de saúde pública nos melhores cursos do Brasil / The formation of physical education in public health in the best courses in Brazil

RESUMO O objetivo do estudo foi revisar projetos pedagógicos (PP) para identificar a formação do profissional de Educação Física (PEF) (Bacharelado) no contexto de Saúde Pública nos melhores cursos do Brasil. Foram selecionados os 10 melhores cursos de graduação em EF ranqueados em dois sistemas de avaliações nacionais (Exame Nacional de Desempenho na Educação e Ranking Universitário Folha) e as 10 melhores Universidades num ranking internacional (QS World University Rankings). Mediante revisão rápida foram extraídas informações dos PPs de 18 cursos que atenderam aos critérios de inclusão. Trinta e seis disciplinas no contexto de Saúde Pública foram localizadas nas grades curriculares. Em relação a carga horária média menos de 1% da grade eletiva dos cursos era dedicada a disciplinas sobre Saúde Pública. O estudo revelou um cenário de formação de Bacharéis em EF distante do crescimento que a área demonstrou no campo da Saúde Pública nos últimos anos. É importante que os cursos de graduação em EF considerem uma formação específica no contexto da Saúde Pública, de modo a favorecer a consolidação da atuação do PEF e a qualidade do seu serviço na Atenção Primária à Saúde.

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to review pedagogical projects (PP) to identify the formation of the Physical Education professionals (PEF) in the context of Public Health in the best courses in Brazil. Methods: The 10 best PE undergraduate courses ranked in two national assessment systems were selected (National Education Performance Examination and Folha University Ranking) and the 10 best Universities in an international ranking (QS World University Rankings). Through a quick review, information was extracted from the PPs of 18 courses that met the inclusion criteria. Thirty-six subjects in the context of public health were located in the curricula. Regarding the average workload, less than 1% of the elective course schedule was dedicated to subjects on Public Health. The study revealed a scenario for the formation of Bachelors in PE far from the growth that the area has shown in the field of Public Health in recent years. It is important that PE undergraduate courses consider specific training in the context of Public Health, in order to favor the consolidation of the PEF's performance and the quality of its service in Primary Health Care.

Investigation of Variables that Determine Levels of Self-Esteem in Central American Schoolchildren: A Binary Logistic Regression Model / Investigación de las variables que determinan los niveles de autoestima en los escolares centroamericanos: Un modelo de regresión logística binaria

Resumen El propósito de esta investigación fue examinar el enlace entre los hábitos de actividad física de los niños centroamericanos, su nivel de autoestima, edad y país de origen. Este fue un estudio correlacional de muestras probabilísticas aleatorias por conglomerados, que evaluó 5291 estudiantes matriculados en cuarto, quinto y sexto grado, de los cuales el 52.3 % corresponde a niñas y el 47.7 % a niños, pertenecientes a 74 escuelas en Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua y Panamá, con una edad media de 10.90 ± 1.13. En todas las naciones, se utilizó el cuestionario LAWSEQ para medir el nivel de autoestima y se aplicó el de actividad física para la niñez (PAQ-C). Un análisis de regresión logística binaria fue ejecutado para estimar si las variables independientes podrían predecir el nivel de autoestima de los infantes. Los resultados mostraron que el 47 % de los estudiantes se percibió con un bajo nivel de actividad física y, con respecto a la autoestima, quienes poseen de 9 a 10 años tuvieron porcentajes más bajos, con 51.6 % y 47.7 %, respectivamente. En cuanto al país de origen, los niños de Costa Rica y Guatemala tienen un mejor nivel de autoestima que aquellos habitantes de El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras y Panamá. Además, se determinó que la edad, el nivel de actividad física y el país de origen predecían el 58 % del nivel de autoestima infantil centroamericana. Esto demuestra la importancia de promover la actividad física en dicho sector poblacional, para contribuir al desarrollo de su autoestima.

Abstract This research aimed to examine the relationships between the levels of self-esteem of Central American schoolchildren and their physical activity habits, ages, and countries of origin. This was a correlational study of random cluster probabilistic samples, which evaluated 5,291 students enrolled in fourth, fifth, and sixth grades, 52.3% of whom were girls and 47.7% boys, from 74 schools in Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama, with an average age of 10.90 ± 1.13 years. Lawrence's Self-Esteem Questionnaire (LAWSEQ) was used to measure levels of self-esteem, and the physical activity questionnaire for boys and girls (PAQ-C) was applied in all the countries. A binary logistic regression analysis was conducted to estimate the statistical probability that the independent variables (age, level of activity, and country of origin) could predict the level of self-esteem. The results of this investigation showed that 47% of the children under study perceive themselves to have a low level of physical activity and that children from 9 to 10 years had lower percentages of self-esteem with 51.6% and 47.7%, respectively. In terms of country of origin, children from Costa Rica and Guatemala have a better level of self-esteem than those living in El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Panama. In addition, it was determined that age, level of physical activity, and country of origin predicted 58% of the level of self-esteem of Central American children. This situation shows the importance of promoting physical activity in childhood to contribute to the development of self-esteem.

Resumo O objetivo desta pesquisa foi examinar a ligação entre os hábitos de atividade física de crianças da América Central, seu nível de autoestima, idade e país de origem. Este foi um estudo correlacional de amostras probabilísticas aleatórias por conglomerados, que avaliou 5.291 estudantes matriculados na quarta, quinta e sexta séries do ensino fundamental, dos quais 52,3% correspondem a meninas e 47,7% a meninos, pertencentes a 74 escolas na Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicarágua e Panamá, com média de idade de 10,90 ± 1,13. Nesses países, o questionário LAWSEQ foi utilizado para medir o nível de autoestima e o questionário de atividade física para a infância (PAQ-C) foi aplicado. Uma análise de regressão logística binária foi realizada para estimar se as variáveis independentes poderiam predizer o nível de autoestima das crianças. Os resultados mostraram que 47% dos estudantes se perceberam com baixo nível de atividade física e, no que se refere à autoestima, aqueles com 9 a 10 anos apresentaram percentuais menores, com 51,6% e 47,7%, respectivamente. Quanto ao país de origem, as crianças da Costa Rica e da Guatemala apresentam um nível de autoestima superior as de El Salvador, Nicarágua, Honduras e Panamá. Além disso, determinou-se que a idade, o nível de atividade física e o país de origem previam os 58% do nível de autoestima da criança centro-americana. Isso mostra a importância da promoção da atividade física nesse setor populacional, de forma a contribuir para o desenvolvimento de sua autoestima.

Physical activity spectrum discriminant analysis-A method to compare detailed patterns between groups.

Investigating physical activity (PA) patterns as a detailed intensity spectrum instead of crude intensity categories have improved the ability to analyze the relationship between measured PA and health variables. The aim of this methodological study was to introduce and investigate the utility of using detailed PA intensity spectrum compared to crude PA intensity categories for comparison of PA between groups and between repeated measures. The study sample consisted of two groups of children, where one group was scheduled for extended physical education (PE) by daily classes while the other group followed usual PE schedule. Accelerometer data was processed into traditional crude PA intensity categories and into detailed PA intensity spectrum. Multivariate partial least squares regression for discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) was applied for PA intensity spectrum group comparison and compared to traditional univariate statistical analysis. Repeated measures were investigated using independent PLS-DA as well as multilevel PLS-DA for paired analysis. While traditional analysis of crude PA intensity categories was unable to find any group differences, multivariate analysis of the PA intensity spectrum identified statistically significant differences. By the extension of multilevel PLS-DA for paired comparison, a clear difference in the PA intensity spectrum was demonstrated between repeated measures. In conclusion, analysis of detailed PA intensity spectrum demonstrates utility for comparing detailed PA data between groups and between repeated measures in interventional and observational research.

Effects of a period without mandatory physical training on maximum oxygen uptake and anthropometric parameters in naval cadets.

The effects of a period without physical training on the civilian population are well established. However, no studies show the effects of a period without mandatory physical training on maximum oxygen uptake (VO2 max) and anthropometric parameters in naval cadets. This study aimed to investigate changes in VO2 max and anthropometric parameters after 12 weeks without mandatory physical training in naval cadets. The sample was 38 healthy and physically active naval cadets. The measured variables, including VO2 max and anthropometric parameters, were evaluated through the 12-minute race test (12MRT) and the somatotype. Both variables had a separation of 12 weeks without mandatory physical training. A t-test for related samples was used to evidence changes between the test and post-test; effect size was calculated through Cohen's d-test. Distance in 12MRT and VO2 max showed significant decreases at the end of 12 weeks without mandatory physical training (p < 0.001). Likewise, the tricipital skinfold thickness and the endomorphic component showed significant increases (p < 0.05). 12 weeks without mandatory physical training significantly reduces the VO2 max in naval cadets. Simultaneously, the same period without physical training increases both the tricipital skinfold thickness and the endomorphic component in this population.

The potential of school-based physical education to increase physical activity in Aotearoa New Zealand children and young people: a modelling study.

AIMS: Regular physical activity (PA) is critical for children and young people's health and wellbeing. Schools are an important setting for promoting PA. This study aimed to examine prevalence of PA through physical education in New Zealand schools and the potential impact of increasing physical education on young people's PA levels. METHODS: We used data from the Active NZ Young People Survey of over 8,000 young people and modelled the impact of a hypothetical intervention that increased school-based physical education time to 2.5 hours (consistent with international best practice) on the distribution of PA. RESULTS: At baseline, 61.3% (95%UI 60.2-62.5) of young people were classified as being sufficiently active (7+ hours/week), 19.8% (95%UI 18.9-20.8) were moderately active, and 18.8% (95%CI 17.9-19.7) were minimally active. The intervention scenario would more than halve the prevalence of minimal activity to 8.1% (95%UI 7.5-8.8) and increase the proportion of sufficiently active young people to 68.4% (95%UI 67.3-69.5). CONCLUSION: Increasing time being active through physical education has the potential to reduce the prevalence of minimally active young people in New Zealand. Policies to support increased physical education time, such as time-based requirements, would increase PA levels.

Physical Education and the Adoption of Habits Related to the Mediterranean Diet.

Childhood obesity and sedentary lifestyles are now gaining a foothold in the Western world. The aim of this research was to analyse the influence of physical education classes on a healthy diet (i.e., Mediterranean diet). To this end, psychological constructs derived from the theory of self-determination and the theory of planned behaviour were taken into account, such as the satisfaction and frustration of basic psychological needs, motivation in physical education classes, and social cognition and intention. A total of 3415 secondary school students (13-19 years) participated in this study. A structural equation model was proposed that would explain the relationships between the variables mentioned above and the adherence to a Mediterranean diet. The results provide adequate fit indexes for the proposed model. Based on the results of the study, it was concluded that a high satisfaction perceived in the physical education classes would help to reinforce the intention of having a healthy diet and therefore help to generate a perdurable commitment to this habit.

Análisis de la calidad del dato de un instrumento de observación del clima motivacional: conductas verbales y proxémicas de monitores de mantenimiento físico / Data quality analysis of a motivational climate observation instrument: verbal and proxemic behaviours of physical maintenance monitors / Análise da qualidade dos dados de um instrumento de observação do clima motivacional: comportamentos verbais e proxémicos dos monitores de manutenção física

En este estudio se ha diseñado un instrumento para la observación del clima motivacional a través del análisis de la conducta verbal y proxémica en monitores que imparten la actividad de mantenimiento físico. Se trata de un instrumento que permite diferenciar el clima motivacional favorecido por el entrenador, así como la distribución de los participantes y la proxémica. El instrumento combina formato de campo, sistemas de categorías exhaustivos y mutuamente excluyentes (E/ME), y rating scales. El sistema está formado por 10 criterios y 44 categorías en total, y de cada una de ellas se elaboró una rating scale (a excepción de tres criterios en que no era posible). El nombre del instrumento es IAFD (Interacción en Actividad Física y Deporte). Se realizó la grabación, visualización y análisis de siete sesiones de mantenimiento físico en el Polideportivo Municipal de la ciudad de Ronda, analizando las conductas verbales y proxémicas de dos monitores. Se ha realizado un análisis de la calidad del dato y un análisis de generalizabilidad, obteniéndose resultados satisfactorios en cuanto a la fiabilidad, validez y precisión del instrumento, invarianza entre los dos monitores, así como de la capacidad de generalización

In this study, an instrument has been designed for the motivational climate observation through the verbal and proxemic behaviour analysis in monitors who impart physical maintenance activity. It is an instrument that allows to differentiate the motivational climate favoured by the trainer, as well as the distribution of the participants and the proxemic. The instrument combines field format, comprehensive and mutually exclusive category systems (E/ME), and rating scales. It consists of 10 criteria and 44 categories in total, each of which (except for those criteria that were not possible) has rating scales. The name of the instrument is IAFD (Interaction in Physical Activity and Sport). The recording, visualization, and analysis of seven physical maintenance sessions in the Municipal Sports Centre of the city of Ronda was carried out, analysing the verbal and proxemic behaviours of two monitors. An analysis of data quality and an analysis of generalizability was carried out, obtaining satisfactory results in terms of the reliability, validity and precision of the instrument, invariance between the two monitors, as well as the capacity of generalization

Neste estudo, foi concebido um instrumento para a observação do clima motivacional através da análise do comportamentos verbais e proxémicos em monitores que realizam atividade de manutenção física. É um instrumento que permite diferenciar o clima motivacional favorecido pelo formador, assim como a distribuição dos participantes e a proxemia. O instrumento combina formato de campo, sistemas de categoria abrangentes e mutuamente exclusivos (E/ME), e escalas de classificação. O sistema consiste em 10 critérios e 44 categorias no total, cada uma das quais (com excepção dos critérios que eram sistemas de categorias) tem escalas de classificação. O nome do instrumento é IAFD (Interação em Atividade Física e Esporte). Foi feita a gravação, visualização e análise de sete sessões de manutenção física Polideportivo Municipal da cidade de Ronda, analisando os comportamentos verbais e proxêmicos de dois monitores. Foi realizada uma análise da qualidade dos dados e uma análise de generalização, obtendo resultados satisfatórios em termos de confiabilidade, validade e precisão do instrumento, invariância entre os dois monitores, assim como a capacidade de generalização

State laws governing school physical education in relation to attendance and physical activity among students in the USA: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND: This study systematically synthesized and quantified the relationship linking state laws governing school physical education (PE) to PE attendance and physical activity (PA) in class and throughout the day and week among students in the USA. METHODS: A keyword search was performed in PubMed, Web of Science, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Academic Search Complete, and EconLit. Meta-analyses were performed to estimate the effects of state PE laws. RESULTS: A total of 17 studies were included in the review, and five contributed to the meta-analyses. A total of 8 studies used nationally representative school- or student-level data, three focused on multiple states, and the remaining six examined the PE laws of a single state. The presence and strength of state PE laws were positively associated with PE attendance and the frequency and duration of PA during PE classes and throughout the school day. Compared to those residing in states with weak or no PE laws, students in states with strong PE laws had an additional 0.2 days (95% confidence interval (95%CI): 0.1-0.4) of PE attendance per week and spent an additional 33.9 min (95%CI: 22.7-45.0) participating PE classes per week. State PE laws affected girls' PA more than boys'. Different aspects of state PE laws tended to affect students' PE attendance differently. Disparities in the implementation of state PE laws existed across schools. CONCLUSION: Future studies should adopt objective measures on PE and PA participation and examine the roles schools and districts play in mediating the effect of state PE laws on students' PE attendance and PA.

Physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic: a population-based cross-sectional study in a city of South Brazil. / Prática de atividade física em meio à pandemia da COVID-19: estudo de base populacional em cidade do sul do Brasil.

This study aimed to describe leisure-time physical activity (LPA) during the COVID-19 pandemic in a municipality of Rio Grande do Sul state, southern Brazil, according to gender, level of education, and adherence to social distancing. A population-based and cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out in Bagé (RS), Brazil. LPA during the pandemic, place of activity, and Physical Education professional's supervision, were described. The sample included 377 adults, and 24.4% reported LPA during the pandemic. Marked inequalities were observed. LPA prevalence among men was 20 percentage points (pp) higher than women and 40 pp higher among those with higher schooling than those with lower schooling. Among those reporting LPA, 53.5% practiced at home, and 64.8% did not report Physical Education professional supervision. No differences were observed between LPA and level of social distancing. Besides the recurrent discourse that people should include physical activity in the pandemic context, in the light of the marked inequalities observed, this study addressed sociocultural aspects and emphasized that LPA promotion initiatives require humanized approaches that consider the unequal living conditions of Brazilians.

O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever a prática de atividade física de lazer (AFL) em meio a pandemia do COVID-19 em cidade do Rio Grande do Sul, avaliando desigualdades entre os sexos e grupos de escolaridade e diferenças de acordo com o nível de distanciamento social. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo de corte transversal e base populacional com adultos no município de Bagé. Foram descritas a prática de AFL durante a pandemia, local de prática e orientação profissional. Na amostra de 377 adultos, 24,4% relataram prática de AFL durante a pandemia. Foram observadas marcantes desigualdades; a prevalência de AFL entre homens foi 20 pontos percentuais (pp) maior do que entre as mulheres, e 40 pp maior no grupo de maior escolaridade comparado ao grupo de menor escolaridade. Entre os que praticaram AFL durante a pandemia, 53,5% relataram a prática em casa e 64,8% não teve auxílio de um profissional de Educação Física. Não houve diferença na AFL de acordo com níveis de distanciamento social. Para além da reprodução do discurso de que as pessoas devam praticar atividade física no contexto da pandemia, este estudo buscou discutir aspectos socioculturais, enfatizando, à luz das desigualdades observadas, que a promoção de AFL necessita de olhar humanizado e atento à vida desigual das pessoas no Brasil.

Teachers' Psychological Needs Satisfaction and Thwarting: Can They Explain Students' Behavioural Engagement in Physical Education? A Multi-Level Analysis.

Students' engagement in Physical Education has been linked to several adaptive consequences. Even though the existing literature suggests that perceived autonomy support can predict engagement, research is scarce on how teachers' antecedents might influence this behavioural outcome. This study sought to compare the influence of teachers' basic psychological needs' satisfaction and basic psychological needs' thwarting on students' behavioural engagement and on the relationship between perceived autonomy-support and the students' behavioural engagement. The sample included 29 Physical Education teachers and 644 students who were taught by the participants teachers. Data were collected using both paper and online surveys and they were analysed using multilevel modelling techniques. The results revealed that, while teachers' autonomy satisfaction might be significant in the explanation of students' engagement (ß = 0.33, p < 0.01), it seems that needs thwarting could be a better predictor of this outcome (ß autonomy thwarting = -0.17, p < 0.01; ß competence thwarting = -0.06, p < 0.05). These findings suggest the impact of certain external pressures on teachers' practices which, in turn, might affect students' behavioural outcomes.

Prática de atividade física em meio à pandemia da COVID-19: estudo de base populacional em cidade do sul do Brasil / Physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic: a population-based cross-sectional study in a city of South Brazil

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever a prática de atividade física de lazer (AFL) em meio a pandemia do COVID-19 em cidade do Rio Grande do Sul, avaliando desigualdades entre os sexos e grupos de escolaridade e diferenças de acordo com o nível de distanciamento social. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo de corte transversal e base populacional com adultos no município de Bagé. Foram descritas a prática de AFL durante a pandemia, local de prática e orientação profissional. Na amostra de 377 adultos, 24,4% relataram prática de AFL durante a pandemia. Foram observadas marcantes desigualdades; a prevalência de AFL entre homens foi 20 pontos percentuais (pp) maior do que entre as mulheres, e 40 pp maior no grupo de maior escolaridade comparado ao grupo de menor escolaridade. Entre os que praticaram AFL durante a pandemia, 53,5% relataram a prática em casa e 64,8% não teve auxílio de um profissional de Educação Física. Não houve diferença na AFL de acordo com níveis de distanciamento social. Para além da reprodução do discurso de que as pessoas devam praticar atividade física no contexto da pandemia, este estudo buscou discutir aspectos socioculturais, enfatizando, à luz das desigualdades observadas, que a promoção de AFL necessita de olhar humanizado e atento à vida desigual das pessoas no Brasil.

Abstract This study aimed to describe leisure-time physical activity (LPA) during the COVID-19 pandemic in a municipality of Rio Grande do Sul state, southern Brazil, according to gender, level of education, and adherence to social distancing. A population-based and cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out in Bagé (RS), Brazil. LPA during the pandemic, place of activity, and Physical Education professional's supervision, were described. The sample included 377 adults, and 24.4% reported LPA during the pandemic. Marked inequalities were observed. LPA prevalence among men was 20 percentage points (pp) higher than women and 40 pp higher among those with higher schooling than those with lower schooling. Among those reporting LPA, 53.5% practiced at home, and 64.8% did not report Physical Education professional supervision. No differences were observed between LPA and level of social distancing. Besides the recurrent discourse that people should include physical activity in the pandemic context, in the light of the marked inequalities observed, this study addressed sociocultural aspects and emphasized that LPA promotion initiatives require humanized approaches that consider the unequal living conditions of Brazilians.

Assessment of Validity of Children's Movement Skill Quotient (CMSQ) Based on the Physical Education Classroom Environment.

The development of movement skills in children is a critical element in promoting physical activity and other positive health trajectories over their lifetime. A reliable and valid assessment tool is essential for evaluating children's movement skills in daily physical education environments. The purpose of this study was to examine the validity of Children's Motor Skills Quotient (CMSQ) used in the classroom setting. Six raters conducted evaluation to participants, and a total of 734 children completed all the test items and were included in the study. Descriptive statistics and Rasch analysis were used in this study. The descriptive statistics were mainly used for calculating the mean, standard deviation, percentage, and internal consistency coefficient. Rasch analysis was used to verify the fitting statistics, project difficulty, and functional differences of the items of the CMSQ. The findings showed that the CMSQ met the assumption of the Rasch model, including the unidimensionality, local independence, person measure, and item difficulty hierarchy. The CMSQ also demonstrated adequate interrater reliability and internal consistency. The differential item functioning (DIF) demonstrated a few items showing different probabilities across sex and age. To maintain the item difficulty hierarchy of the CMSQ, no items were deleted. Overall, the CMSQ seems to have appropriate test items with an appropriate rating scale structure for measuring 6-9-year-old children's movement skills in the physical education classroom environment.

Profile of Self-Reported Physical Tasks and Physical Training in Brazilian Special Operations Units: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

There is limited research examining the physical tasks that Brazilian special policemen groups can perform in the line of duty. The aims of this study were to (a) identify the occupational tasks of specialist police personnel serving in the Rapid Response Group (GRR) and Tactical Operations Command (COT), and to profile the frequency, difficulty, and importance of these tasks, and (b) to explore the current physical training these special operations police units (SOPUs) officers undertake to maintain their operational fitness. Univariate analysis for numerical variables (mean and standard deviation (SD)), as well as the absolute and relative frequencies for categorical variables were performed. Two Brazilian SOPUs performed a questionnaire with demographic, performance, and physical training sections. A total of 78 respondents (24 of the GRR and 54 of the COT) completed the survey. "Standing and/or sitting with complete equipment for long periods in different climatic conditions", and "lifting/pushing/pulling heavier objects" were the most frequent and difficult occupational tasks of both SOPUs, respectively. "Shooting a long weapon" and "breaking a door" were the most important for GRR and COT, respectively. All officers undertook regular physical training (~9 h/week), in an unstructured manner, without supervision, and planning of physical training is carried out autonomously (COT) or a mixture of autonomously and directed (GRR), with the main objectives of developing aerobic endurance and muscle strength. It is important that SOPUs teams train their members' physical capabilities to perform the tasks identified in this study, as well as follow a structured, supervised, and planned physical training program.

Patient Care Documentation in the Secondary School Setting: Unique Challenges and Needs.

CONTEXT: Athletic trainers (ATs) recognize patient care documentation as an important part of clinical practice. However, ATs using 1 electronic medical record (EMR) platform reported low accountability and lack of time as barriers to documentation. Whether ATs using paper, other EMRs, or a combined paper-electronic system exhibit similar behaviors or experience similar challenges is unclear. OBJECTIVE: To explore ATs' documentation behaviors and perceived challenges while using various systems to document patient care in the secondary school setting. DESIGN: Qualitative study. SETTING: Individual telephone interviews. PATIENTS OR OTHER PARTICIPANTS: Twenty ATs (12 women, 8 men; age = 38 ± 14 years; clinical experience = 15 ± 13 years; from National Athletic Trainers' Association Districts 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10) were recruited via purposeful and snowball-sampling techniques. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Two investigators conducted semistructured interviews, which were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Following the consensual qualitative research tradition, 3 researchers independently coded transcripts in 4 rounds using a codebook to confirm codes, themes, and data saturation. Multiple researchers, member checking, and peer reviewing were the methods used to triangulate data and enhance trustworthiness. RESULTS: The secondary school setting was central to 3 themes. The ATs identified challenges to documentation, including lack of time due to high patient volume and multiple providers or locations where care was provided. Oftentimes, these challenges affected their documentation behaviors, including the process of and criteria for whether to document or not, content documented, and location and timing of documentation. To enhance patient care documentation, ATs described the need for more professional development, including resources or specific guidelines and viewing how documentation has been used to improve clinical practice. CONCLUSIONS: Challenges particular to the secondary school setting affected ATs' documentation behaviors, regardless of the system used to document care. Targeted professional development is needed to promote best practices in patient care documentation.

Producción científica y características de docentes universitarios de educación física del Perú / Scientific production and characteristics of university physical education teachers in Peru

Frente a la problemática producción científica en la docencia universitaria en el Perú, y el insuficiente aporte de publicaciones por parte de los docentes, se tuvo como objetivo determinar la frecuencia de publicación científica de doctores, magísteres y licenciados e identificar los factores asociados. Para esto se realizó un estudió observacional, descriptivo y transversal en una población conformada por 165 docentes (135 varones con 57.49 ± 3.73 y 30 mujeres 55.75 ± 0.80), la investigación utilizó el método científico, el enfoque de investigación cuantitativo, la búsqueda de artículos se realizó en la base de datos de Google Académico y Scopus publicados en el periodo del (2006 a mayo del 2020), que consignaron al menos un autor con la filiación y base de datos indexada. Resultados el 45.19% (61) tienen el grado de maestría, 34.07% (46) grado de doctor, y un 20.74% (28) con título profesional, en comparación con el sexo femenino 36.67% (11) con grado de maestría, 33.33% (10) con título profesional, y un 30% (9) con el grado de doctor. El mayor porcentaje de publicaciones lo realizaron los doctores 5 en Scopus, 10 en Web of sience, 1 en Pub med, 2 en Scielo y 2 en Latindex, en comparación a los magísteres, 1 en Web of science y en Latindex, y 3 docentes cuentan con la certificación de docente investigador reconocidos por el (RENACYT). Se concluye que son muy bajas las frecuencias de publicaciones de los docentes universitarios de educación física con título profesional, maestrías y doctorados

Faced with the uncertain scientific production in university teaching in Peru, and the insufficient contribution of publications by teachers, the objective was to determine the frequency of scientific publication of doctors, masters and graduates and to identify the associated factors. For this, an observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out in a population made up of 165 teachers (135 men with 57.49 ± 3.73 and 30 women 55.75 ± 0.80), the research used the scientific method, the research approach is quantitative, the search for Articles were made in the Google Scholar and Scopus database published in the period from (2006 to May 2020), which recorded at least one author with the affiliation and indexed database. Results 45.19% (61) have a master's degree, 34.07% (46) a doctor's degree, and 20.74% (28) have a professional degree, compared to the female gender 36.67% (11) with a master's degree, 33.33 % (10) with a professional title, and 30% (9) with a doctor's degree. The highest percentage of publications was carried out by doctors 5 at Scopus, 10 at Web of sience, 1 at Pub med, 2 at Scielo and 2 at Latindex, compared to the masters, 1 at Web of science and Latindex, and 3 teachers they have the certification of research professor recognized by the (CONCYTEC). It is concluded that the frequencies of publications of the university professors of physical education with a professional title, masters and doctorates are very low

How has COVID-19 modified training and mood in professional and non-professional football players?

BACKGROUND: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has restricted freedom of movement with several countries 'locked down' worldwide. During this isolation period or quarantine, habits have been modified. This might have had negative effects on physiological variables but also influenced numerous emotional aspects, especially in elite athletes, which can have a negative impact on training and sleep quality, affecting their performance. METHODS: 175 Spanish professional and non-professional association football players answered an online survey about demographic and training habits, as well as two validated questionnaires to assess psychological variables (POMS and WLEIS-S). RESULTS: The results showed that the confinement period reduced the load of training (p < 0.01), and modified the sleeping behaviour (both, sleep time (p < 0.05) and quality (p < 0.001)) across soccer players. Higher emotional intelligence (EI) values were positively related to training variables and strongly correlated with the mood. Interestingly, athletes' mood was affected differently depending on gender. CONCLUSION: We found that confinement period affects both, training load and recovery process and that mood states and EI could predict the training variables and performance of top-level football players.

Adolescent Physical Activity at Public Schools, Private Schools, and Homeschools, United States, 2014.

INTRODUCTION: Physical activity overall and during school-related opportunities among homeschool adolescents are poorly documented. METHODS: We used data from the National Cancer Institute's Family Life, Activity, Sun, Health, and Eating (FLASHE) study, a national sample of parent-child dyads. We examined reported frequency of physical activity in middle-school and high-school respondents (N = 1,333). We compared the overall physical activity by school type (ie, public school, private school, and homeschool), compared school-related contexts (eg, recess, physical education [PE] class), and tested for level of physical activity by school for those reporting PE. RESULTS: Middle-school homeschool adolescents reported less physical activity during school hours compared with public school, but not private school, adolescents. Physical activity was not different by school type for out of school or weekends. Physical activity of high-school homeschool adolescents was not different from that of high-school adolescents at traditional schools; homeschool adolescents in both middle and high school reported less physical activity in PE compared with public and private school adolescents. Other school-related contexts of physical activity were not different by school type. More homeschool students reported not having PE (middle school, 54.8%; high school, 57.5%) compared with public (middle school, 18.7%; high school, 38.0%) or private schools (middle school, 13.5%; high school, 41.5%). CONCLUSION: Homeschool adolescents in middle school reported less physical activity compared with middle-school adolescents in traditional schools during school hours, likely because of having fewer PE classes and less physical activity during PE.

Prevalência e conhecimento do uso de protetores bucais personalizados em praticantes de esportes / Prevalence and knowledge of the use of personalized mouth protectors in sports practitioners

Objetivo: descrever a prevalência e os conhecimentos sobre o uso de protetores bucais personalizados (PBP) por atletas e professores. Métodos: estudo transversal descritivo realizado em 2016 no município de Piratini, RS. Os participantes eram atletas e professores de escolas e centros de treinamento. Foram coletados dados socioeconômicos, sobre conhecimentos, práticas, experiências e uso de PBP. Os dados foram analisados de forma descritiva com o programa EpiData Analysis, V2.2.3.187. Resultados: a amostra foi composta por 40 atletas e 7 professores, com idades entre 17 e 45 anos. A prevalência do uso de PBP entre os atletas foi de 32,5% (13) e 55% (22) não tinham conhecimento sobre PBP. Além disso, 77,5% (31) dos atletas e 100% (7) dos professores não saberiam indicar um profissional para confeccioná-los. Conclusão: o conhecimento sobre o uso de PBP é escasso, mas, contudo, há uma parcela de atletas que faz uso para a prática de esportes. Destaca-se a importância da necessidade de se investir em políticas de educação em saúde sobre protetores bucais em escolas, academias e centros de treinamento esportivo.(AU)

Objective: to describe the prevalence and knowledge about the use of personalized mouth protectors (PMP) by athletes and teachers. Methods: cross-sectional descriptive study carried out in 2016 in the Piratini/RS city. Participants were athletes and teachers from school and training centers. Socioeconomic data, knowledge, practices, experiences and use of PMP were collected. Data were analyzed in a descriptive with the EpiData Analysis program V2.2.3.187. Results: the sample consisted of 40 athletes and 7 teachers, aged between 17 and 45 years. The prevalence of PMP use among athletes was 32.5% (13) and 55% (22) were not knowledge of PMP. In addition, 77.5% (31) of the athletes and 100% (7) of the teachers did not know to indicate a professional to make them. Conclusion: the knowledge about the use of PMP is scarce and on the other hand, there is a portion of athletes that makes use for the practice of sports. It is important to emphasize the need to invest in health education policies on mouth protectors in schools, gyms and sports training centers.(AU)