In the dynamic web of our digital age, virtual reality (VR) is crystallizing as a promising medium for promoting physical activity in older adults, overcoming age-old barriers. This perspective article explores intricate synergy between VR and adults highlights many challenges aging within environment. While heralds potential multisensory interaction cognitive enhancement, thorough assessment its impact paramount. The reach goes beyond immediate applications permeates emotional psychological...

Ageing is a life-long process characterized by progressive loss of physical fitness compromising strength, flexibility, and agility. The purpose this study was to use accelerometry examine the relationship between sedentary time, light activity (LPA), moderate vigorous (MVPA) with elderly's fitness. Additionally, we aimed association aforementioned variables on older adults who fulfilled global recommendations for health those did not fulfil these recommendations.Eighty-three elderly (mean ±...

Objective: The aim was to verify the differences in physical condition (body composition, power and muscle strength) futsal players from three competitive levels. Methodology: Sixty-eight (24.26 ± 4.63 years old) Portuguese participated study, divided into: elite, sub-elite amateur. We used bioimpedance, countermovement jump isokinetic dynamometer assess condition, Kruskal-Wallis test compare variables between groups. Results: There were no body composition Elite had higher heights than...

This study aimed to verify whether there are differences in the body composition, functionality, lower-limb power, agility, and cardiorespiratory capacity futsal players, comparing athletes by competitive level. The (N = 84) were divided into three groups: group Elite 29), Sub-Elite Non-Elite 26). Anthropometric variables analyzed through a bioimpedance scale (Inbody 270), functionality was functional movement screen battery. power of lower limbs tested with Abalakov jump, agility zigzag...

Urban areas are characterised by land use change processes. and peri-urban soils degradation increase at the different uses, characteristic of each affecting soil carbon stock and, consequently, role as a CO2 sink. The aim this work was to assess effect management practices in urban Vilnius (Lithuania). Studied properties were: Sand, Clay, Silt, Stoniness, bulk density (BD), pH, electrical conductivity (EC) organic stocks (SOCS). Ten samples were collected depths 0-10 cm 8 uses Vilnius....

This study aimed to verify whether the presence of siblings and type delivery had an influence on motor skills development children in first 48 months life. We developed a quantitative with sample 405 both genders, divided according studied variables: siblings, without born via eutocic delivery, dystocic delivery. The instrument used was Peabody Developmental Motor Scales-2. Overall, results indicated that who had, average, better outcomes regarding all (global fine). Furthermore, those...

. (1) Background: The aim of this study was to verify the differences in body composition, power and lower limb muscle strength futsal players from three competitive levels. (2) Methods: involved 68 (24.26 ± 4.63 years), divided into levels: elite, sub-elite amateur. To assess physical condition, we used Inbody270, ChronoJump Isokinetic Dynamometer non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis test compare independent variables. (3) Results: There were no composition between at With regard strength, elite...

(1) The objective of this study is to describe and compare the levels physical activity, preferences for leisure-time activity frequency non-sedentary behaviors Portuguese, Italian Spanish students attending, respectively, higher education in Portugal, Italy Spain; (2) Methods: 1354 (21.2 ± 2.9 years) participated study. An online questionnaire was used collect data a priori power analysis statistical procedures were using G∗Power (3.1.9.7) one-way Anova; (3) Results: highest sedentary...

There are few studies that approach the subject of breastfeeding related to development motor skills. The study aimed verify if there differences in global and fine skills, considering variables gender type breastfeeding, children from 18 44 months.

As evidências científicas sugerem que o excesso de comportamento sedentário é um fator risco para a saúde física dos idosos, independentemente seus níveis atividade física. No entanto, conhecimento acerca das consequências do em diversos indicadores psicossociais na população idosa, está, ainda, pouco explorado. O objetivo estudo foi identificar e compreender as no bem-estar psicossocial idosos residentes Portugal. Participaram 14 com idades compreendidas entre os 65 73 anos. Com finalidade...

The purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric properties Peabody Developmental Motor Scales II (PDMS-2-Folio and Fewell, 2000) using a Portuguese sample. validation version PDMS-2 applied according manual, for 392 children, from two institutions, 12 48 months, with an analysis internal consistency (α Cronbach), test-retest reliability (ICC) construct validity (confirmatory factor analysis). results confirmatory factorial (χ2 = 55.614; df 4; p 0.06; χ2/df =13.904; SRMR...

During a soccer game, the most diversified stimuli occur all time, physical condition level plays determinant role, and there may be variations according to competitive level. In this sense, present study aimed verify differences in body composition, lower limbs power, anaerobic comparing senior players of different levels.Participants were 81 belonging six teams, aged between 18 35 years, with mean age 23.14 ± 4.23 who divided into three distinct levels: Elite, Sub-Elite Non-Elite. The...

Ponte Academic JournalAug 2016, Volume 72, Issue 8 AQUATIC INFLUENCE ON MOBILITY OF A CHILD WITH DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY: CASE STUDYAuthor(s): Samuel Honorio ,Marco Batista, Rui Paulo, Pedro Mendes, Jorge Santos, Joao Serrano, Petrica, Antonio Faustino, Helena Mesquita, Julio MartinsJ. - Aug 2016 72 doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.8.25 Abstract:The study was initiated because one of the authors had a child in family with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The author concerned about what could...

This study aimed to analyze the effects of a combined training (CT) program performed during first national lockdown due COVID-19 pandemic on body composition, metabolic profile, quality life and stress in sedentary workers, examines whether changes profile are associated with health-related outcomes which modifiable by exercise. We evaluated 31 workers (48.26 ± 7.89 years old). Participants were randomly assigned CT group (i.e., 16 weeks exercise) or non-exercise control group. The...

The present investigation intends to study if the importance and difficulty of game, pre-competitive anxiety (somatic cognitive) levels self-confidence in football were influenced by competitive level (Under 12 Seniors) also where game took place (home / outside) verify correlations between these variables. sample was intentional consisted 85 male athletes, participants regional championship “Under 12” Seniors. athletes (35) aged 11 years (M = 11.02 ± 0.37) Senior (50) 18 35 26.66 4.41)....

Abstract Background The importance of physical activity in the first months age is well known, however, with evolution urban environment, excessive workload parents and time growing up kindergartens has limited this same free practice little been studied about issue. In Portugal, there are institutions that provide oriented for their children, optional, which may create disadvantages children’s motor skills these ages. Objective objective study isto verify if differences development (global...

The aging process results in a general decline the individual's abilities. Associated with sedentary behavior, which has numerous health consequences, it is important to understand and create strategies modify this behavior order promote better quality of life. Thus, aim study was identify determinants among elderly living Portugal. Twelve aged between 71 86 years (M = 78.92 years; SD 6.52) participated answered semi-structured interview. data collected were analyzed based on an interpretive...

This paper presents a new data logger system to monitor the parameters of processes industrial cooling systems. It results from straight cooperation between academia and industry in applied research development. The prototype built tested fulfills all requisites functionalities expected for system, allows local remote access. Among others, it monitors keeps on quality electrical energy, oil gas pressure, temperature, outside other concerning correct operation efficiency system. Further work...

The ability to generate and control mental images is present in all of us, but it differs from person person. Therefore, important understand that imagery can be changed through training experimentation, not a fixed (Cumming & Williams, 2012). aim this study compare elite, sub-elite non-elite athletes sport which involves closed continuous motor skills, such as swimming. 79 swimmers (male N = 37; female 42) at an average age 17 took part study. In order assess ability, the Movement...

Objetivou-se analisar a influência e relação da atividade física (AF) na composição corporal nos valores espirométricos, relacionando esses indicadores com função respiratória. Amostra 179 indivíduos (85 Italianos; 94 Portugueses) alunos do ensino superior, dividida em três grupos: GESC+EXERC - 64 AF supervisionada, curricular extracurricular, mínimo 4 sessões/semana; GESCOLA 66 curricular, 2 GSEDENTÁRIOS 49 sedentários. Aplicou-se uma adaptação questionário de Telama et al. (1997),...

<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background</bold>: The aim was to verify the differences in physical condition (body composition, power and muscle strength) futsal players from three competitive levels. <bold>Methods</bold>: Sixty-eight (24.26 ± 4.63 years) Portuguese participated study, divided into: elite, sub-elite amateur. We used Inbody270, counter movement jump isokinetic dynamometer assess condition, Kruskal-Wallis test compare variables between groups. <bold>Results</bold>: There were...

La problemática del análisis y las posibles causas de lesiones en el fútbol continúa siendo un tema extrema relevancia. En este sentido, objetivo estudio fue analizar jugadores sub-16 sub-18, según la categoría posición juego. ex post facto (metodología Cuasi-experimental) participaron 111 pertenecientes a los equipos Sub-16A (n=25), Sub-16B (n=24), Sub-18A (n=20), Sub-18B (n=22), Sub-18C juveniles equipo profesional Primera División Liga Española Fútbol. Se consideraron como variables...

This brief narrative review assesses how digital technologies—such as wearables, mobile health apps, and various tools such computers, game consoles, tablets, smartphones, extended reality systems—can influence sedentary physical activity behaviors among community-dwelling older adults. Each section highlights the central role of these technologies in promoting active aging through increased motivation, engagement customized experiences. It underlines critical importance functionality,...

Abstract Although there are some studies that have linked fitness parameters and sports injuries, the literature remains controversial. The aim of study was to prospectively analyze influence initial physical condition on development injury in first three months season futsal players. A total 68 players (24.26±4.63 years old) were assessed before start relation certain parameters, such as body composition (bioimpedance), lower limb power (countermovement jump, CMJ) muscle strength...