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- Que infância é essa? Um estudo das concepções que orientam práticas pedagógico-musicais disseminadas em trabalhos acadêmicos no BrasilPublication . Wille, Regiana Blank; Madalozzo, TiagoEste artigo tem como tema a educação musical na infância no contexto escolar. Partimos do pressuposto de que há um significativo avanço pedagógico e investigativo sobre o ensino de música na infância das últimas décadas, mas que representa um descompasso com as concepções de infância e de criança disseminadas em propostas pedagógicas que fazem parte de trabalhos de formação de professores em nível de mestrado. Nosso ponto de partida é o questionamento de se os princípios de uma educação musical criativa, a partir de uma imagem de criança como ator social e de direitos, imersa em um contexto de educação entendida como bem comum, reverberam nos cursos de formação de professores e em suas propostas pedagógicas decorrentes de pesquisas. Para tanto, discutimos os resultados de um levantamento bibliográfico de propostas pedagógicas difundidas em trabalhos de mestrado nos últimos cinco anos, analisando-as a partir de um enquadramento teórico em que apresentamos uma convergência de conceitos em um diálogo da Educação Musical com os Estudos Sociais da Infância. Ao final, problematizamos o quanto uma significativa parcela de propostas pedagógicas continua a disseminar uma visão conservadora de infância, o que não contribui para o avanço dos estudos na área e para a prática pedagógico-musical na educação na infância.
- The influence of kinematics and neuromuscular activity on stand-up paddling performance using cluster analysisPublication . Freitas, João; Conceição, Ana T.; Štastný, Jan; Morais, J.E.; Louro, Hugo; Marinho, D.A.; Neiva, Henrique P.This study classified stand-up paddle (SUP) practitioners by using cluster analysis of kinematic and neuromuscular activity. 14 male paddleboarders (24.2 ± 7.1 yrs) performed 3 submaximal trials of 65-m. Surface electromyography of upper trapezius (UT), biceps brachii (BB), triceps brachii (TB), tibialis anterior, and gastrocnemius medialis, on both sides of the body. Speed, stroke frequency, distance per stroke, and stroke index (SI) were also assessed. Clusters were discriminated between performances in different groups according to speed (F = 4.24, p = 0.043, η2 = 0.44). The left UT of the left pull (F = 7.20, p = 0.010, η2 = 0.57), the right TB of the left recovery (F = 6.21, p = 0.016, η2 = 0.53), and the right TB of the left pull (F = 5.80, p = 0.019, η2 = 0.51) were the main variables of the clusters. Best performers were characterised by high activations of the left UT during the left pull and the left TB during the right recovery, along with greater SI. Poor performers displayed low activations of right TB during the pull and recovery phases. Better performers showed high activations, in UT and TB during the pull and recovery phases, emphasising their role in SUP performance.
- Associations Between Neurofeedback, Anthropometrics, Technical, Physical, and Tactical Performance in Young Women’s Football PlayersPublication . Carvalho, Sílvio; Bezerra, Pedro; Teixeira, José Eduardo; Forte, Pedro; Silva, Rui M.; Cancela-Carral, José MariaNeurofeedback training has emerged as a promising tool for enhancing performance by targeting specific brain activity patterns linked to motor skills, decision-making, and concentration. This study aimed to explore the associations between neurofeedback outcomes and football-specific performance metrics, including anthropometric, physical, technical, and tactical dimensions. A quasi-experimental design was used to examine the effects of a six-week neurofeedback training program on motor skills, tactical decision-making, and physical performance in young women's football players (n = 8, aged 14-18). Participants underwent 30-min sessions three times a week targeting sensorimotor rhythms (SMRs) in the 12-15 Hz range within virtual football scenarios. Pre- and post-intervention assessments included anthropometric measures, neurophysiological evaluations, Loughborough Soccer Shooting Test (LSST), and Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test Level 1 (YYIR1). Tactical decision-making was evaluated with a FUT-SAT-based instrument, and biological maturity was estimated using the Mirwald equations. Statistical analyses using Pearson's correlations revealed significant associations between neurofeedback outcomes, motor efficiency indices (MEIs), decision-making (DM), and football performance metrics. Correlation coefficients ranged from 0.504 to 0.998, with p-values from 0.010 to <0.001, indicating significant associations across physical, technical, and tactical dimensions. This study highlights the beneficial impact of neurofeedback on football performance in young female athletes.
- Exploratory Analysis of the Correlations Between Physiological and Biomechanical Variables and Performance in the CrossFit® Fran Benchmark WorkoutPublication . Malheiro, Alexandra; Forte, Pedro; Rosell, David Rodríguez; Marques, Diogo L.; Marques, Mário C.The multifactorial nature of CrossFit performance remains incompletely understood, particularly regarding sex- and experience-related physiological and biomechanical factors. Fifteen trained athletes (8 males, 7 females) completed assessments of anthropometry, estimated one-repetition maximums (bench press, back squat, deadlift), squat jump (SJ), maximal oxygen uptake (VO(2)max), ventilatory responses ( V E-center dot), and heart rate (HR). Spearman, Pearson, and partial correlations were calculated with Holm and false discovery rate (FDR) corrections. Males displayed greater body mass, lean and muscle mass, maximal strength, and aerobic capacity than females (all Holm-adjusted p < 0.01). Experienced athletes completed Fran faster than beginners despite broadly similar anthropometric and aerobic profiles. In the pooled sample, WOD time showed moderate negative relationships with estimated 1RM back squat (rho = -0.54), deadlift (rho = -0.56), and bench press (rho = -0.65) before correction; none remained significant after Holm/FDR adjustment, and partial correlations controlling for training years were further attenuated. This exploratory study provides preliminary evidence suggesting that maximal strength may contribute to Fran performance, whereas conventional aerobic measures were less influential. However, given the very small sample (n = 15, 8 males and 7 females) and the fact that no relationships remained statistically significant after correction for multiple testing, the results must be regarded as preliminary, hypothesis-generating evidence only, requiring confirmation in larger and adequately powered studies.
- The Aging Curve: How Age Affects Physical Performance in Elite FootballPublication . Branquinho, Luís; França, Elias de; Titton, Adriano; Barros, Luís Fernando Leite de; Campos, Pedro; Marques, Felipe O.; Glória, Igor Phillip dos Santos; Caperuto, Erico Chagas; Hirota, Vinicius Barroso; Teixeira, José Eduardo; Forte, Pedro; Monteiro, António M.; Ferraz, Ricardo; Thomatieli-Santos, Ronaldo VagnerBackground: In elite football, understanding how age impacts players' physical performance is essential for optimizing training, career longevity, and team management. Objectives: This study aimed to compare variations in physical capabilities of professional football players by chronological age and identify peak performance ages. Methods: Data from 5203 match performances across 351 official games were analyzed, involving 98 male players aged 18-39 years. Physical capacities (speed, explosive actions, and endurance) were assessed using the Catapult VECTOR7 system. Results: showed that players over 32 years experienced declines in high-intensity and explosive actions, while endurance remained relatively stable with age. Peak performance occurred around 25.7 years for speed, 24.8 years for endurance, and 26 years for explosiveness. Conclusions: Overall, players aged 17-26 years demonstrated the highest physical performance, with notable declines observed in older age groups.
- Artificial Intelligence in Sub-Elite Youth Football Players: Predicting Recovery Through Machine Learning Integration of Physical, Technical, Tactical and Maturational DataPublication . Afonso, Pedro Miguel Vaz; Forte, Pedro; Branquinho, Luís; Ferraz, Ricardo; Garrido, Nuno D.; Teixeira, José EduardoMonitoring training load and recovery is essential for performance optimization and injury prevention in youth football. However, predicting subjective recovery in preadolescent athletes remains challenging due to biological variability and the multidimensional nature of training responses. This exploratory study examined whether supervised machine learning (ML) models could predict Total Quality of Recovery (TQR) using integrated external load, internal load, anthropometric and maturational variables collected over one competitive microcycle. Forty male sub-elite U11 and U13 football players (age 10.3 +/- 0.7 years; height 1.43 +/- 0.08 m; body mass 38.6 +/- 6.2 kg; BMI 18.7 +/- 2.1 kg/m2) completed a microcycle comprising four training sessions (MD-4 to MD-1) and one official match (MD). A total of 158 performance-related variables were extracted, including external load (GPS-derived metrics), internal load (RPE and sRPE), heart rate indicators (U13 only), anthropometric and maturational measures, and tactical-cognitive indices (FUT-SAT). After preprocessing and aggregation at the player level, five supervised ML algorithms-K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN), Support Vector Machine (SVM), Decision Tree (DT), Random Forest (RF), and Gradient Boosting (GB)-were trained using a 70/30 train-test split and 5-fold cross-validation to classify TQR into Low, Moderate, and High categories. Tree-based models (DT, GB) demonstrated the highest predictive performance, whereas linear and distance-based approaches (SVM, KNN) showed lower discriminative ability. Anthropometric and maturational factors emerged as the most influential predictors of TQR, with external and internal load contributing modestly. Predictive accuracy was moderate, reflecting the developmental variability characteristics of this age group. Using combined physiological, mechanical, and maturational data, these ML-based monitoring systems can simulate subjective recovery in young football players, offering potential as decision-support tools in youth sub-elite football and encouraging a more holistic and individualized approach to training and recovery management.
- Multicomponent Exercise and Functional Fitness: Strategies for Fall Prevention in Aging WomenPublication . Schneider, André; Luciano Bernardes Leite; Teixeira, José Eduardo; Forte, Pedro; Barbosa, Tiago M.; Monteiro, António M.Aging is associated with physiological changes that increase the risk of falls, impacting functional independence and quality of life. Multicomponent exercise training has emerged as an effective strategy for mitigating these risks by enhancing strength, balance, flexibility, and aerobic capacity. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a 30-week multicomponent training program on functional fitness and fall prevention in older women. A parallel, single-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted with 40 participants (aged ≥ 65 years), divided into an exercise group and a control group. The intervention combined strength, balance, coordination, and aerobic training, following international exercise guidelines for older adults. Functional fitness was assessed using validated tests, including the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, lower limb strength, flexibility, and aerobic endurance measures. Results demonstrated significant improvements in the intervention group, particularly in TUG performance (p < 0.001), lower limb strength (p < 0.001), and flexibility (p < 0.05), indicating enhanced mobility and reduced fall risk. These findings reinforce the importance of structured, multicomponent training programs for aging populations, particularly women, who experience greater musculoskeletal decline due to menopause-related hormonal changes. Future research should explore long-term retention of benefits and optimize intervention strategies. This study highlights the critical role of tailored exercise programs in promoting active aging, improving functional capacity, and reducing healthcare burdens associated with fall-related injuries.
- Field Position-Related Variations in Body Mass, Postural Control, and Isokinetic Strength in Portuguese Professional FootballPublication . Rocha, João; Cruz, Hélder; Teixeira, José Eduardo; Vila-Chã, Carolina; Bartolomeu, Raúl Filipe; Ribeiro, João Nuno; Martins, Faber; Esteves, Pedro TiagoCombining body composition, dynamic postural control, and isokinetic strength allows for a comprehensive physical and functional assessment of football players across specific playing positions. The aim of this study was to analyze the field position-related variations in the physical and functional profiles of male football players. A convenience sample of 23 professional male football players from a Portuguese second league team, aged 18 to 32 years (23.83 +/- 3.77 years), participated in the present study. Players from five field positions (central backs, central midfielders, wide midfielders, and forwards) were assessed for body composition, dynamic postural control, and isokinetic lower limb strength. Body composition was assessed by bioelectrical impedance; composite scores for postural control in the right and left limbs were obtained through the Y-Balance test lower quarter (YBT-LQ). Peak torque (PT) during lower limb flexion and extension was measured using an isokinetic dynamometer chair. Significant differences were found only in peak torque of the right extensors [H (4) = 9.84, p = 0.043, eta 2 = 0.37)], whereas no significant differences emerged in body mass, dynamic balance scores, left-side extension and flexion, or hamstring-to-quadriceps (H:Q) strength ratios. Post hoc analysis using Mann-Whitney U tests with Holm correction did not confirm pairwise differences between positions. The correlation analysis revealed mainly moderate-to-strong associations between symmetrical measures (composite YBT-LQ right and left, PT extension right and left), as well as between anthropometric and strength variables, but without consistent position-specific patterns. Overall, the study provides valuable insights into the physical attributes of professional football players, highlighting the general similarity of profiles across positions and suggesting that individualized training approaches may still be beneficial to optimizing performance and reduce injury risk. Future studies should extend the analysis to larger cohorts across different professional Portuguese football teams and competitions.
- Rethinking School Inclusion: A Comparative Analysis of Decree-Laws No. 3/2008 and No. 54/2018 in Portugal Based on UNESCO ReportsPublication . Morgado, Elsa Maria Gabriel ; Pereira, Antonino; Gouveia, Luís Borges; Rodrigues, João Bartolomeu; Leonido, LeviThis article proposes a comparative analysis of Decree-Laws No. 3/2008 and No. 54/2018, legal instruments that define the models for supporting inclusive education in Portugal. By linking national regulatory developments with data and recommendations from UNESCO's monitoring reports (GEM Reports), this research assesses the structural and conceptual changes underlying Portuguese education policy. The research follows a qualitative approach, of an exploratory and interpretative nature, using comparative document analysis as the central method. The results reveal a transition from a model focused on categorizing students with special educational needs (SEN) to an approach focused on universally meeting the needs of all students. The Discussion and Conclusions and Recommendations highlight the need to strengthen teacher training, pedagogical leadership, and monitoring based on disaggregated data, as recommended by UNESCO.
- Educational Robotics and Computational Thinking: Influence of Sociodemographic Variables on Teachers’ PerceptionsPublication . García-Fuentes, Olalla; Raposo-Rivas, Manuela; Mesquita, Cristina; Gonçalves, VítorThe integration of educational robotics and computational thinking into teaching is a growing trend that presents challenges and opportunities for teacher training. Grounded in theoretical perspectives that position educational robotics as a central element for the development of computational thinking, the STEAM approach, and consequently digital teaching competence, this study aims to analyze the perceptions of teachers who teach children aged 3 to 12 years regarding the use of these pedagogical tools. A quantitative approach with a descriptive-comparative design was used, collecting information through a questionnaire and considering variables such as gender, age, and educational stage. We employed a sample of 216 active teachers. The results indicate that teachers' perceptions are predominantly positive, highlighting the potential of robotics to foster logical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. However, significant barriers were identified, including the lack of specific training and resistance to methodological change. Additionally, no significant differences were observed in perception based on gender or educational stage, but differences were found depending on the frequency of robotics use in the classroom. The study concludes that reinforcing teacher training in this area and promoting its integration is necessary as an effective strategy for developing STEAM competencies in students.