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- Preliminary Effects of a Multicomponent Exercise Program Delivered in Conventional and Snoezelen Rooms Among Older Women Attending Social Centers: A Non-Randomized Pilot StudyPublication . Beijinha, Maria; Jacinto, Miguel; Matos, Rui; Amaro, Nuno; Monteiro, Diogo; Couto, Nuno; Antunes, RaulBackground: The aging population in Portugal requires interventions such as multicomponent exercise to maintain the functionality of older adults. The aim of this exploratory pilot study was to investigate preliminary changes in body composition, physical fitness, quality of life and satisfaction with life following a low-frequency multicomponent exercise program delivered in two different community-based contexts (conventional exercise room and Snoezelen room). Methods: This study followed a non-randomized quasi-experimental methodology based on participant preference and logistical availability. Following the baseline assessment, participants self-selected their participation context. Participants who chose to participate in the exercise intervention were assigned to either the Snoezelen Room Group or the Exercise Room Group according to their preference, whereas participants who did not participate in either intervention because of personal preference or logistical constraints formed a non-participating comparison Control Group. The final sample comprised 27 older women: Snoezelen Room Group (n = 14), Exercise Room Group (n = 7), and Control Group (n = 6). The intervention consisted of a 12-week multicomponent program (1 session/week, 45–60 min) carried out in different environments. Body composition, functional physical fitness, quality of life and satisfaction with life were assessed before and after the intervention. Results: The primary between-group analysis of change scores (Δ = post−pre) identified significant differences for body mass (H(2) = 9.516, p = 0.009), with a significant Bonferroni contrast between the Snoezelen and Exercise Room Groups (1 vs. 2; adjusted p = 0.008). For Back Scratch, the Δ-based omnibus test was also significant (H(2) = 7.398, p = 0.025), with Snoezelen differing from the Exercise Room Group (1 vs. 2; adjusted p = 0.020). For quality of life, the Δ-based omnibus test was significant (H(2) = 11.356, p = 0.003), with significant contrasts between Exercise Room and Control Groups (2 vs. 3; adjusted p = 0.003). Secondary between-group analyses at specific time points also identified differences in post-intervention bone mass (H(2) = 8.460, p = 0.015; 1 vs. 2, adjusted p = 0.026; 2 vs. 3, adjusted p = 0.038), muscle mass (H(2) = 7.748, p = 0.021; 1 vs. 2, adjusted p = 0.034), Back Scratch (H(2) = 7.947, p = 0.031; 1 vs. 2, adjusted p = 0.031; 2 vs. 3, adjusted p = 0.050), and 6-Minute Walk (H(2) = 9.015, p = 0.011; 1 vs. 2, adjusted p = 0.012). Conclusions: The findings suggest that a low-frequency multicomponent exercise program may be feasible in community social centers; however, the observed within-group changes and exploratory between-group differences should be interpreted cautiously given the non-randomized design, small sample size, and baseline differences. Larger controlled studies are needed to determine whether the exercise environment contributes to differential outcomes.
- TDIC e novos letramentos na era digital novos olhares para formação de professores de línguasPublication . Araújo, Francisco; Nascimento. Juscelino; Sousa, Célia MariaA cultura digital demanda novas competências no ensino de línguas, justificando a análise das relações entre tecnologias, novos letramentos e formação docente. Este artigo busca responder como essa articulação subsidia a prática pedagógica contemporânea. O objetivo é analisar tais relações a partir de uma pesquisa bibliográfica, baseada em autores como Rojo e Moura (2019), Xavier (2007), Araújo (2023), Lankshear e Knobel (2007), dentre outros. Os resultados indicam que a tecnologia não inova por si só, exigindo pedagogias ativas e críticas. Conclui-se que a transformação educacional depende da formação de professores capazes de mediar os desafios da contemporaneidade.
- Docência, linguagem e inclusão: análise de narrativas de professores/as surdos/as e professores/as ouvintes sobre o ensino de estudantes surdos/as em publicações científicas da região nordestePublication . Cabral, Alcione Costa de Aquino Pinto; Sousa, Célia Maria; Viana, Flávia RoldanEste artigo tem como objetivo analisar narrativas sobre memórias e experiências de professores/as surdos/as e ouvintes acerca do ensino de estudantes surdos/as, a partir de publicações científicas de programas de pós-graduação da Região Nordeste, relacionando-as aos conceitos de docência, linguagem e inclusão. Trata-se de pesquisa narrativa, de caráter teórico-bibliográfico, voltado à identificação de memórias e experiências de professores/as surdos/as e ouvintes a respeito do ensino de estudantes surdos/as em escolas inclusivas. Os resultados revelam que, por parte dos professores/as surdos/as, predominam sentimentos de insegurança, dificuldades, barreiras comunicacionais e sofrimento decorrentes de atitudes capacitistas em escolas que se apresentam como inclusivas. Já por parte dos professores/as ouvintes, os resultados revelam sensibilidade ao modelo inclusivo, embora apontem dificuldade para a sua implementação na educação regular e resistência à educação bilíngue (Libras-português).
- Literatura em Multiformato e DUA na Formação InicialPublication . Viana, Flávia Roldan; Sousa, Célia Maria; Cabral, Alcione Costa de Aquino Pinto; Silva, Miriam CarineO presente artigo se debruça sobre a articulação estratégica entre dois dispositivos cruciais para a efetivação da escola inclusiva: a Literatura em Multiformato Acessível e o Desenho Universal para a Aprendizagem (DUA). A convergência entre a flexibilidade do material (Literatura Multiformato) e a flexibilidade do planejamento (DUA) se apresenta, portanto, como uma via promissora para qualificar a acessibilidade literária e do currículo no cotidiano da escola básica. A concretização desses ideais depende intrinsecamente da formação inicial de professores. É nesse contexto que o presente estudo traz uma pesquisa empírica realizada com alunos da disciplina “Pesquisa e processos de inclusão escolar na educação básica”, do curso de Pedagogia de uma Universidade pública. De natureza empírica, buscou analisar as percepções e o conhecimento de futuros docentes acerca da articulação entre a Literatura em Multiformato Acessível e o Desenho Universal para a Aprendizagem (DUA). Para tal, a investigação enquadrou-se na modalidade de Estudo de Caso, permitindo uma análise aprofundada de um fenômeno específico — a formação para a inclusão na disciplina curricular — em um contexto delimitado. É crucial que o conceito de DUA como planejamento universal e preventivo seja consolidado, superando a lógica da adaptação tardia e da visão restritiva de público-alvo.
- Capacitar professores para a diversidade linguística - necessidades formativas e estratégias no ensino a alunos de PLNMPublication . Caels, Fausto; Mangas, Catarina; Alexandre, Marta; Malheiro, S. F. Q.O sistema educativo português enfrenta desafios significativos devido à crescente diversidade linguística e cultural, tendo aumentado em 160% o número de alunos estrangeiros matriculados no Ensino Básico e Secundário nos últimos cinco anos. Parte expressiva destes alunos faz uso do Português como Língua Não Materna (PLNM) e o seu sucesso educativo depende tanto da sua familiaridade com os usos escolares da língua portuguesa, como da capacidade dos professores para atuar eficazmente em contextos multilingues. Neste estudo, analisam-se as necessidades formativas docentes, a partir de um inquérito realizado em dois agrupamentos escolares cujos resultados evidenciam uma lacuna formativa crítica, com apenas 2% dos inquiridos a possuírem formação prévia em PLNM, aliada à escassez de recursos pedagógicos e à necessidade de maior apoio institucional. Como possível resposta, descreve-se um programa de capacitação implementado nos referidos agrupamentos, centrado em estratégias integradas de ensino de conteúdo e de língua, discutindo-se a sua estrutura, os seus pressupostos teórico-metodológicos e o trabalho realizado pelos formandos.
- Comparison of Frailty and Autonomy Levels in Older Adults According to Place of ResidencePublication . Machado, Andrea; Forte, Pedro; Rodrigues, FilipeBackground/Objectives: The present study aimed to compare levels of frailty and functional independence in older adults according to their place of residence and to analyze the associations between age, frailty, and autonomy, considering sex. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted with a sample of 77 older adults (80.16 ± 8.68 years), divided into community-dwelling (n = 38) and institutionalized (n = 39) participants. Data collection included sociodemographic characterization and the assessment of frailty and autonomy. Results: Older adults in the community showed significantly higher levels of autonomy (94.21 ± 10.81) compared to those who were institutionalized (75.53 ± 23.21; p < 0.001). No significant differences were found in frailty levels between the groups (p = 0.674). Correlation analysis revealed a strong negative association between frailty and autonomy, which was more pronounced in institutionalized older adults (r = −0.64) and in males (r = −0.72). Age was only correlated with the loss of autonomy in men (r = −0.43). Conclusions: Place of residence is a critical determinant of functional autonomy but not of perceived frailty. The results highlight a health-survival paradox, where men exhibit a more abrupt functional decline associated with frailty. The implementation of gerontomotricity programs in residential care facilities is suggested to mitigate learned dependency.
- A hedonic perspective on exercise intentions: cross-sectional associations with intensity preference, tolerance, and passionPublication . Rodrigues, Filipe; Duarte-Mendes, Pedro; Soares, Rita; Teixeira, Diogo. S.Introduction: This cross-sectional study examined the associations of exercise intensity preference and tolerance with passion and the intention to continue exercising. Materials and methods: A total of 284 fitness center members (140 females, 144 males; Mage = 29.84, SD = 9.27) were recruited. Participants were independently stratified into light-to-moderate and moderate-to-vigorous profiles based on intensity traits. Results: Descriptive results showed that harmonious passion (HP) was consistently higher than obsessive passion (OP) across all profiles, peaking in the moderate-to-vigorous preference group (M D 5:47). Linear regression models, explaining 8%–26% of the variance (R2 D 0.08–0.26), indicated that HP was significantly associated with stronger exercise intentions across all groups ( D 0.53 in the moderate-to-vigorous tolerance stratum). Conversely, OP displayed negative associations with intention, particularly in the moderate-to-vigorous tolerance group ( D –0.18). Furthermore, intensity preference was positively associated with intentions. Discussion: These findings suggest that individuals who self-select their training intensity may report higher persistence intentions due to positive hedonic responses. We conclude that exercise prescription may benefit from accounting for individual intensity preferences and fostering harmonious passion to support positive exercise intentions.
- Feasibility and Preliminary Outcomes of a Machine-Based Pilates Program on Quality of Life and Low Back Pain in Aged Adults: A Mixed-Methods ApproachPublication . Azul, Joana; Silva, Carolina; Salvador, Rogério Paulo; Antunes, Raul; Duarte-Mendes, Pedro; Rodrigues, FilipeBackground and Objectives: The aging process impacts physical function and quality of life, often exacerbated by chronic conditions such as low back pain. This pilot study explored the feasibility and preliminary outcomes of a 12-week machine-based Classical Pilates program on quality of life and low back pain in older adults. Materials and Methods: An exploratory mixed-methods approach was used. The quantitative phase included 13 participants (Mage = 64.76 ± 4.71) to evaluate quality of life. All 13 participants were assessed for low back pain and quality of life, and 4 females participated in a focus group for a qualitative analysis of perceived benefits. The intervention consisted of two individual sessions per week. Results: Preliminary quantitative analysis revealed an increase in the physical domain of quality of life (p < 0.05). There was a reduction in pain intensity and global pain values (p < 0.05). Qualitative data provided context for these preliminary findings, with participants reporting perceived improvements in mobility, body awareness, pain management, and sleep quality, alongside notable psychosocial benefits. Conclusions: Preliminary findings suggest that a 12-week individual machine-based Pilates program is feasible and may be associated with improvements in the physical domain of quality of life and perceived low back pain in active older adults. Due to the complete absence of a control group and the very small sample size, it is impossible to isolate the intervention’s efficacy from natural progression or placebo effects. Consequently, these results are strictly exploratory and hypothesis-generating. The mixed-methods approach highlights that individualized machine-based Pilates may provide self-reported psychosocial and daily living benefits, supporting the need for future well-powered randomized controlled trials.
- Fear of Falling and Eye–Segmental Coordination in Portuguese Elderly Participants Enrolled in a Community Physical Exercise ProgrammePublication . Inácio Coelho, Luís Pedro; Dias, Diogo; Canhoto, Ricardo; Cruz, João; Monteiro, Diogo; Jacinto, Miguel; Antunes, RaulThe performance of 94 elderly subjects (73 women) (71.72 ± 5.64) in an eye–hand and eye–foot coordination test (TST) was correlated with fear of falling, based on the results obtained on the International Fall Efficacy Scale (FES-I), translated into Portuguese. The results revealed that, for the whole sample, there was a weak inverse association between the two (ρ = −0.54, p < 0.05). However, when analyzing the results by gender, this inverse association only remained significant for females (ρ = −0.305, p < 0.01), with no statistical significance for males. Thus, higher levels of fear of falling in the elderly female population were associated with lower levels of eye–segmental coordination. Additionally, men achieved significantly better results in TST than women (9.38 ± 4.70 vs. 4.67 ± 3.13, p < 0.001). Regarding fear of falling, women had significantly higher scores (23.51 ± 7.17 vs. 21.38 ± 7.59, p < 0.05). At the same time, elderly men had higher values of eye–segmental coordination, which may have reduced their fear of falling. Results highlight the importance of the maintenance of a healthy and active lifestyle through the lifespan and place TST as a potential proxy for detecting fear of falling in elderly populations, especially in women. Future studies would benefit from employing balanced, representative samples to validate and extend these results, particularly regarding possible sex-related patterns, as the study relied on a convenience sample that was markedly unbalanced in terms of sex.