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- What is a football champion made of? Scoring and preventing opponent teams from scoring in the 21st century in the top six European leaguesPublication . Matos, Rui; Rodrigues, Filipe; Amaro, Nuno; Jacinto, Miguel; Mendes, Diogo; Monteiro, DiogoThe present study aimed to compare the scored and conceded goals of the top six European football leagues (Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, England, and Germany) between 2001 and 2020. The champions have a mean combo (indicator that combines attack and defence ranking) result between 1 and 1.40. The French and Italian leagues were the only ones where variation coefficients of this combo result overpassed 50% (71 and 59%, respectively) compared to the remaining football leagues. Further subsequent analysis showed that the Portuguese and French leagues differ significantly from Italy in terms of the best attack position of the champions (Z= 3.196; p= 0.01; η2= 0.123). Regarding position in the defensive ranking, Portugal and Italy showed significantly different results compared to France (Z= 3.763; p= 0.003; η2= 1.42). Besides, the only two countries with significant differences in scored and conceded goals positioning were France (attack better than defence; t= -3; p< 0.01; d= 2.236) and Italy (defence better than attack; t= 2.881 p< 0.01; d= 1.164). Hence, in the French football league, a higher attack performance than a defence seems to indicate the champion. Oppositely, in the Italian football league, champions traditionally occupy top positioning on defence, even if they do not present the same performance on scored goals.
- Wall Drop Punt Kick & Catch: Contributions towards the creation of a new gross manipulative coordination testPublication . Mendes, Diogo; Monteiro, Diogo; Antunes, Raul; Rebelo-Goncalves, Ricardo; Coelho, Luís; Salvador, Rogério; Amaro, Nuno; Matos, Rui
- XXII Jornadas da Sociedade Portuguesa de Psicologia do DesportoPublication . Monteiro, Diogo; Antunes, Raul; Mendes, Diogo; Jacinto, Miguel; Matos, Rui; Amaro, Nuno; Salvador, Rogério; Rebelo-Goncalves, Ricardo; Morouço, Pedro; Coelho, Luís; Rodrigues, FilipeInserido nas XXII jornadas da Sociedade Portuguesa de Psicologia do Desporto, subordinadas ao tema “Investigação e Prática: de Todos e para Todos”, o propósito deste workshop é promover uma partilha de experiências e contextos de intervenção na área do desporto e atividade física adaptados. Assim, após um enquadramento conceptual teórico, os participantes vão conhecer o trabalho desenvolvido no CRID (Centro de Recursos para a Inclusão Digital) da ESECS – Politécnico de Leiria. Posteriormente, e numa parte prática, vão ser proporcionadas experiências em diferentes modalidades adaptadas, bem como as possibilidades de intervenção em contexto escolar/desportivo, nomeadamente tendo por base critérios como a utilização dos recursos espaciais e materiais e sua adaptação a diferentes tipologias de deficiência. No fundo o principal objetivo do workshop é criar um momento de partilha e reflexão, promovendo condições para, nos diferentes contextos, podermos ter um desporto mais inclusivo.
- Parents’ and Children’s (6–12 Years Old) Physical Activity Association: A Systematic Review from 2001 to 2020Publication . Matos, Rui; Monteiro, Diogo; Amaro, Nuno; Antunes, Raul; Coelho, Luís Pedro Inácio; Mendes, Diogo; Arufe-Giráldez, VíctorWorldwide, studies reveal that a significant proportion of adults and children do not meet the recommended guidelines for physical activity (PA). Therefore, it is crucial that proxy determinants for child physical activity enhancement could be identified. Parents have been considered to have a key role in child adherence to physical activity. Thus, this systematic review aimed to identify association between parents’ and children’s PA. The search of scientific papers was conducted from 31 October 2020 until 31 January 2021, on the Web of Science, Scopus, Psycinfo, SportDiscus, and Pubmed databases. The PRISMA protocol was used. Findings indicate a consistent association between parents’ and children’s (6–12 years old) PA. Despite the imbalance of the number of assessed fathers and mothers with the latter clearly overrepresented, a trend towards the same gender dyads on PA significant and positive association (father/son, mother/daughter) was evidenced. Results support the relevant importance of parents’ PA as role modeling (either explicitly or implicitly) for children’s PA. Besides, results revealed the importance of promoting PA in family for the enhancement of children’s PA. Moreover, and given the positive impact of exerting PA with the children on children’s PA, parents should spend more time practicing PA with their children, especially on MVPA and meeting the recommended guidelines for PA. Future studies should highlight the role of mediator variables on this interaction process, extending the knowledge on the contribution of other factors to the requested enhancement of children adherence to PA practice.
- Can group exercise programs improve health outcomes in pregnant women? An updated systematic reviewPublication . Castro, Rebeca de; Antunes, Raul; Mendes, Diogo; Szumilewicz, Anna; Santos-Rocha, RitaCurrent scientific evidence supports the recommendation to initiate or continue physical exercise in healthy pregnant women. Group exercise programs have positive effects on improving health, well-being, and social support. In 2015, a systematic review was provided to evaluate the evidence on the effectiveness of group exercise programs in improving pregnant women’s and newborns’ health outcomes and to assess the content of the programs. This review aims to update this knowledge between 2015 and 2020. The exercise program designs were analyzed with the Consensus of Exercise Reporting Template (CERT) model, the compliance with the current guidelines, and effectiveness in the maternal health and fitness parameters. Three databases were used to conduct literature searches. Thirty-one randomized control trials were selected for analysis. All studies followed a supervised group exercise program including aerobic, resistance, pelvic floor training, stretching, and relaxation sections. Group interventions during pregnancy improved health and fitness outcomes for the women and newborns, although some gaps were identified in the interventions. Multidisciplinary teams of exercise and health professionals should advise pregnant women that group exercise improves a wide range of health outcomes for them and their newborns.
- Home-Advantage during COVID-19: An Analysis in Portuguese Football LeaguePublication . Matos, Rui; Monteiro, Diogo; Antunes, Raul; Mendes, Diogo; Botas, João; Clemente, João; Amaro, NunoCovid-19 pandemic forced, at the final rounds of 2019–2020 season, in many different sports leagues worldwide, teams to play without an audience. Therefore, the present paper aims to compare the home advantage score in the last ten rounds in the 2019–2020 season with the first 24 rounds in the same season using Pollard’s (1986) and Matos et al.’s (2020) methods. In addition, comparisons across different seasons (2016–2017; 2017–2018; 2018–2019 and 2019–2020) using the same methods were also analyzed. Results showed no differences (p > 0.05) between first 24 rounds and the last 10 in 2019–2020 season as well as in the 3 previous seasons. With Pollard’s method, no differences (p > 0.05) were also found among those four seasons on global (all 34 rounds) home advantage. However, a significance difference between 2017–2018 and 2019–2020 (p < 0.05) was founded using Matos et al.’s (2020) method, which is an indicator of the importance of using complementary methods when analyzing the same realities. Overall, despite what might be expectable from recent findings, the lack of an audience in the last 10 rounds of Portuguese Football League 2019–2020 season, due to COVID-19 pandemic, did not affect home advantage. Therefore, future studies could try to analyze other different variables in Portuguese Football League, such as referees’ behaviors, rules changing (e.g., the possibility of making five substitutions, instead of three), crowd dimension and density as well as include variables about odds as forecasts in football being played without crowds.
- The impact of an exercise intervention using low-cost equipment on functional fitness in the community-dwelling older adults: A pilot studyPublication . Rodrigues, Filipe; Amaro, Nuno; Matos, Rui; Mendes, Diogo; Monteiro, Diogo; Morouço, PedroExercise interventions have shown significant improvements in the older adult population regarding functional and cognitive capacity. However, much research has applied exercise protocols that are expensive both for research and participation. Thus, high investments that are made are currently not ecologically efficient. The aim of the study was to determine whether the impact of a 20-week multicomponent exercise intervention using low-cost material could improve physical fitness in community-dwelling older adults. We tested the feasibility of this three times per week exercise protocol using an inclusive approach. Eligibility criteria included age ≥65 years, the ability to stand and walk with or without assistive devices, being physically inactive; medical clearance, and living in the community. Outcomes were muscle resistance measured using the chair-stand test for lower limbs, cardiorespiratory capacity measured using the 6-min walk test, and agility and balance using the Timed-up and Go test. Flexibility was measured using the chair sit and reach for lower limbs and the back scratch for upper limbs using the dominant leg and arm, respectively. Hand grip strength was measured using a dynamometer. Thirty participants (n = 30) were recruited and included in the intention-to-treat analysis. The mean age of participants was 70 years (±3.62 years), 100% were Caucasians, and 50% were female. There was a significant trend toward a clinically important improvement in the chair-stand (t = −5.23; p < 0.001; d = 0.36), arm curl (t = −5.21; p < 0.001; d = 0.74), 6-min walk test (t = −4.69; p = <0.001; d = 0.77), timed-up and go test (t = 8.788; p < 0.001; d = 1.18), and hand grip strength (t = 2.846; p = 0.009; d = 0.23). There were also differences in the back scratch (t = 2.243; p = 0.035; d = 0.29) and chair sit and reach test (t = −3.380; p < 0.001; d = 0.15). This pilot study has provided preliminary evidence that a 20-week community-based low-cost exercise program may be effective in improving overall functional fitness in older people. The pilot trial has provided the necessary data to design future randomized-controlled trials that can be implemented in the community in an ecological feasible manner.
- Comparing the Effects of Multicomponent and Concurrent Exercise Protocols on Muscle Strength in Older AdultsPublication . Rodrigues, Filipe; Jacinto, Miguel; Antunes, Raul; Monteiro, Diogo; Mendes, Diogo; Matos, Rui; Amaro, NunoThis study aimed to compare the effects of a multicomponent exercise program and a concurrent exercise program on muscle strength in community-dwelling elderly subjects. Participants (n = 35; male = 17; female = 18; Mage = 69.17, SD = 5.01 years) were screened and included in the study. Among them, 19 individuals were assigned to the multicomponent group, while 16 were assigned to the concurrent group. The results of the repeated-measures ANOVA revealed significant main effects for the group factor (F(1,15) = 66.59, p < 0.001, η2 = 0.81) and the group*time factor (F(1,15) = 16.95, p < 0.001, η2 = 0.53) for the 30-second chair test. Furthermore, significant main effects were observed only for the group factor (F(1,15) = 19.28, p < 0.001, η2 = 0.56) for the 30-second arm curl. Regarding the Timed Up and Go test, significant main effects were found for the group factor (F(1,15) = 35.56, p < 0.001, η2 = 0.70) and the group*time factor (F(1,15) = 11.68, p < 0.001, η2 = 0.43). Lastly, significant main effects were observed for the group*time factor (F(1,15) = 5.19, p = 0.038, η2 = 0.25) for handgrip strength. The multicomponent exercise group displayed a greater mean increase compared to the concurrent exercise group. While both the multicomponent and the concurrent exercise programs were effective in improving muscle strength in community-dwelling older adults, the multicomponent exercise group exhibited superior outcomes compared to the concurrent exercise group across the physical fitness measures. These findings suggest that a multicomponent exercise program may be more beneficial for enhancing muscle strength in this population.
- Tripela to the wall: the beginning of a new coordination test and its relationship with anthropometric and sociodemographic variablesPublication . Matos, Rui; Antunes, Raul; Rebelo-Goncalves, Ricardo; Coelho, Luís; Monteiro, Diogo; Salvador, Rogério; Mendes, Diogo; Amaro, Nuno
- Wall Drop Punt Kick & Catch: Contributions towards the creation of a new gross manipulative coordination testPublication . Matos, Rui; Monteiro, Diogo; Rebelo-Goncalves, Ricardo; Coelho, Luís; Salvador, Rogério; Antunes, Raul; Mendes, Diogo; Amaro, NunoThis study aimed to search for age and sex differences on a manipulative eye-segmental (hand and foot) coordination task. It represents the first step towards a possible creation of a manipulative eye-hand and eye-foot coordination test that may be used in motor competence test batteries. One hundred and sixty-eight children (85 boys and 83 girls), with a mean age of 12.79 years old (+-1.56) were assessed. Subjects had 30 seconds to achieve as many ball impacts as possible on a front wall (two meters apart), following a drop punt kick, rebound on the wall and catch sequence. Compared to girls’, boys’ performance was significantly better (p <.001) on each studied age (10, 11, 13 and 14), with large effect sizes (all four Cohen’s d values over 1.30). Besides, 10 and 11 years-old subjects’ performance, both in boys and in girls, was significantly lower than their 13 and 14 years-old subjects’ counterparts (p <.001, except for the comparison between 13 and 14 years-old subjects, on girls, where p <.01). All related effect sizes were large (all Cohen’s d values over 1.03). Results confirm literature, as boys’ performance on this manipulative task was significantly better than girls’ one. The results seem to be promising about the possible use of the task in question as an eye-hand and eye-foot coordination test in future. Further research needs to be performed, namely aiming its validation (testing its reliability and concurrent validity).