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Move4Future: implementation and effects of a pilot physical exercise programme ...

Introduction and Objective: Multi-problem families include several risk factors (e.g., mental health and weight issues). Physical exercise could be a strategy to prevent, treat and overcome numerous disorders. Thus, this study aimed to analyze the effects of implementing the Move4Future pilot program, in children and adolescents, on the following variables: i) anxiety levels, ii) body composition, iii) physical...

Improving Motor Competence of Children: The Super Quinas Intervention Program i...

The objective of this study was to describe the effects of an extra hour of a structured motor program on the motor competence (MC) of children 6–10 years old. The need for movement interventions to enhance MC among school-aged children has gained vital importance in the last years, given the negative secular trends reported. Hence, the Portuguese Football Federation organized an intervention program on MC to b...

Learning to cycle: body composition and balance challenges in balance bikes ver...

Abstract: Background/Objectives: Empowering our children and youth to cycle empowers them to pursue a healthier, fuller, and more responsible life. The present study implemented the Learning to Cycle program with the following aims: (i) to promote learning to cycle; (ii) to investigate and compare the use of different learning bicycles, i.e., balance bicycle (BB) and bicycle with training wheels (BTW); (iii) to...

Analysis of health and wellness programs and their relationship to injuries in ...

Introduction: Football and futsal are associated with a high risk of injuries and consequently, the development of mental health problems. Health and wellness programs aimed at reducing the incidence of injuries, but these areas remain insufficiently explored in the literature, there fore, their effectiveness is still uncertain. Objective: This study aimed to present a systematic review that analyzes the effect...

How learning to cycle influences lifestyle: an eight country pooled analysis an...

Cycling 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 thi...

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Improving Motor Competence of Children: The “Super Quinas” Intervention Program...

Objectives: The objective of this study was to describe the effects of an extra hour of a structured motor program on the motor competence (MC) of children 6–10 years old.. Design: The need for movement interventions to enhance MC among school-aged children has gained vital importance in the last years, given the negative secular trends reported. Hence, the Portuguese Football Federation organized an interventi...

Improving Motor Competence of Children: The “Super Quinas” Intervention Program...

Objectives: The objective of this study was to describe the effects of an extra hour of a structured motor program on the motor competence (MC) of children 6-10 years old.. Design: The need for movement interventions to enhance MC among school-aged children has gained vital importance in the last years, given the negative secular trends reported. Hence, the Portuguese Football Federation organized an interventi...

Variability of gross and fine motor control in different tasks in fibromyalgia ...

Fibromyalgia (FM) is normally defined as a widespread pain syndrome or disease that presents disturbances in gross and fine motor control. As a gross motor control skill, gait requires coordination, balance, and muscle strength, and it could be an essential factor for FM patients to perform daily activities. Measuring the spatial and temporal gait parameters or gait variability has been used to assess motor pat...

A incidência de lesões desportivas nas atletas de futsal feminino em Portugal. ...

O futsal tem crescido exponencialmente ao longo dos tempos, consistindo atualmente numa das modalidades mais praticadas em todo o mundo. Caracteriza-se por ser um jogo rápido e intenso, com mudanças de velocidade e direção abruptas e com elevado nível de contacto físico entre adversários. Por consequência, o futsal é um dos desportos com maior incidência de lesões, o que pode ter um impacto significativo na vid...