Evaluating sport projects which promote social inclusion for young people: a case study

[EN] This work presents the findings of a participatory research program evaluating the outcomes of an Italian sports program for minors at risk. Using a participatory evaluation approach enabled an evaluation-research close to the real objectives and useful for monitoring and e-planning actions, starting from an initial exploration of the different stakeholders’ views of the project itself. The research design is presented in the form of a case study, emphasizing the continuous involvement of the project’s stakeholders in the evaluation process. The outcomes here presented make evident how the participatory evaluation project allowed a targeted and ongoing monitoring at group level as well as at individual level with the minors involved in the project.

Sistema de observação proxémica do instrutor de fitness (soprox-fitness): desenvolvimento, validação e estudio piloto

[ES] The purpose of this study was to develop and validate the Observational System for the Proxemic Communication of the Fitness Instructor, as well as conduct a pilot application of the same. During the development and validation process of the new observation system it was employed five sequential phases. At the end of this process, it was established the validity and reliability of 5 coding dimensions and 23 categories of instructor proxemics behavior to create the final version of the observational system. This version of the observational system was applied in a pilot study conducted in a sample of 12 fitness instructors from four different group-exercise classes. The results indicated that instructor proxemics behaviour could be feasibly coded with the Observational System for the Proxemic Communication of the Fitness Instructor, having been held a comparative analysis about its intervention in the various activities, albeit with a small sample size.

Need certificaction in the field of sport

[EN] The need for stronger credentialing in the field of sports is recommended because of the complex issues modern sports face. A brief overview of the development of professional credentials/licensure is provided to set the rationale for the need for accreditation in the field of sports. The research reviewed supports the need for accreditation of both the individual professionals that serve sports and athletes and the schools and institutions as well. This research points to the similar developmental path that other licensed/credentialed professions have followed leading up to their regulation. Accreditation by the International association is offered as an answer to this need for certification.

Estudio de los resultados de la linfadenectomía en pacientes con melanoma cutáneo maligno y ganglio centinela positivo: valoración predictiva del estado de los ganglios no centinelas positivos en nuestro medio

Programa de doctorado: Avances en Traumatología. Medicina del Deporte. Cuidado de heridas.

Atención plena, inteligencia emocional, género, área de estudio y reporte de ejercicio en estudiantes universitarios costarricenses

[ES] El propósito del estudio fue conocer la relación entre atención plena (mindfulness), inteligencia emocional, género, área de estudio y reporte de ejercicio en estudiantes universitarios costarricenses.

Construção e validação de um sistema para observação do 2 vs 2 no andebol

[ES] El objetivo de este trabajo es presentar una herramienta desarrollada para observar, codificar y analizar el ataque en el balonmano 2 vs 2, analizando la fiabilidad. La herramienta está constituida por un sistema mixto de formato de campo y sistemas de categorías. Se ha utilizado el programa informático Hoisan para observar los partidos con el fin de comprobar la fiabilidad del sistema.

Avaliações congnitivas, emoções e coping: um estudo com futebolistas portugueses

[ES] Este estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar los patrones y las asociaciones de las estrategias de coping, evaluación cognitiva, ansiedad y otras emociones de jugadores de fútbol.