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Improving Motor Competence of Children: The Super Quinas Intervention Program i...
Rodrigues, Luis P.; Cordovil, Rita; Costa, Júlio A.; Seabra, André; Guilherme, José; Vale, Susana; Luz, Carlos; Flôres, Fábio; Lagoa, Maria JoãoThe 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...
Impact of Eccentric Exercises on Soccer Players’ External Load, Muscle Soreness...
Abade, Eduardo; Gonçalves, Bruno; Figueira, Bruno; Santos, Sara; Coutinho, DiogoThis study examined the impact of integrating eccentric bodyweight exercises (Nordic Hamstring and Single Leg Deadlift) into soccer training, before and after training sessions, on players’ well-being, external load and physical performance over two successive training sessions. Twenty-one male trained players (23.6 ± 3.7 years, playing experience of 13.3 ± 4.01 years) participated in the study. The study spann...
Assessment of spatiotemporal ® characteristics of gait, trough the Phyphox app:...
Cabo, Carolina A.; Fernandes, Orlando; Santos, Sara; Parraca, Jose A.Background Spatiotemporal characteristics from human locomotion can provide effective clinical metrics to assess motor control and brain function. This case report aims to assess the temporal structure of variability in stride-to- stride time and calculated the intrinsic fractal frame that is hidden below the repetitive structure of physiologi- cal gait through the “Phyphox” app. This is an innovative study fro...
The effects of a 12-week yoga program on the CoP of military pilots before and ...
Santos, Sara; Parraca, José Alberto; Alegrete, Joana; Cabo, Carolina Alexandra; Melo, Filipe; Fernandes, OrlandoThis study examined the effects of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Supta on Center of Pressure (CoP) displacement in healthy student pilots, using the Biosignals Plux force platform, under the premise that yoga would lead to improvements in pos- tural control responses. CoP response was analyzed by the Plux (Portugal) one-dimensional force platform. A total of 18 military pilots participated in this study. The pilots wer...
The effect of Ashtanga-Vinyasa Yoga method on air force pilots’ operational per...
Santos, Sara; Melo, Filipe; Fernandes, Orlando; Alberto Parraca, JoséIntroduction: In today’s military landscape, optimizing performance and bolstering physical health and mental resilience are critical objectives. Introducing a 12-week Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Supta Method (AVYSM) to the training protocol of military trained Airforce pilots, we aim to assesses the feasibility and impact of the method. Materials and equipment: Borg Scale assesses the intensity level of physical act...
Effectiveness of permanent drift fences in reducing roadkill risk of amphibians
Pinto, Tiago; Sillero, Neftali; Mira, António; Sousa, Luis; Oliveira, André; Santos, SaraRoads are an important source of human economic progress, but also a threat to wildlife populations and natural habitats. Roads are responsible for the direct mortality of hundreds of millions of animals worldwide, with special negative effects for amphibians. Since the middle of the twentieth century, various types of mitigation measures have been constructed to reduce the negative effects of roads. However, d...
Wildlife-vehicle collision liability in Europe: a review of existing approaches...
Bíl, Michal; Balciauskas; Bilova; Cellina; Santos, SaraWe present an overview of wildlife-vehicle collision (WVC) liability covering 36 European countries. We reviewed approaches to WVC liability which are currently in effect across Europe and their potential consequences for WVC reporting. To obtain relevant information, we conducted a survey, including a web-based questionnaire. We retrieved answers to questions related to human fatalities from WVC, the existence...
Understanding Roadkill Hotspots: Insights from Comprehensive Wildlife Roadkill ...
Mira, António; Garcia, Graça; Pedroso, Nuno; Manghi, Giovanni; Salgueiro, Pedro; Santos, SaraWildlife roadkill databases often compile valuable information regarding species, timing, and locations of roadkill incidents, with some databases also including details such as gender and age classes. As part of the “LIFE LINES - Linear Infrastructure Networks with Ecological Solutions” project, we aggregated roadkill data from various sources, including road operators, traffic police, and academic institution...
Center of Portugal Tourism: Effects of Video Advertisements on Positive Emotion...
Santos, Sara; Vasconcelos, Maria; Ferreira, Sónia; Augusto, Luísa; Espírito Santo, PedroNowadays, it is possible to acknowledge the appeal of online platforms for advertising or the growing popularity of videos as a form of viewer engagement and entertainment. In video advertising, the narrative framework significantly impacts how the message is interpreted, particularly when storytelling techniques are applied. Moreover, the advertising's message quality and format directly impact consumers' inte...
Improving Motor Competence of Children: The “Super Quinas” Intervention Program...
Rodrigues, Luis P.; Cordovil, Rita; Costa, Júlio A.; Seabra, André; Guilherme, José; Vale, Susana; Luz, Carlos; Flôres, Fábio; Lagoa, Maria JoãoObjectives: 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...