cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20032684
title: Exploring the attitudes of students undertaking sports degrees towards online international learning

description: Abstract Aims: There is an increased focus on the internationalisation of the learning experiences of university students1. One way this can be achieved is through ‘virtual internationalisation’2, which can be promoted through the use of Online International Learning (OIL) programmes. This article on sport pedagogy investigates the attitudes of sport students to such a programme. Methods: This article uses quantitative and qualitative methods. 63 students completed a survey and wrote reflective reports. Data was collected from a survey of 16 targeted questions addressing the attitudes of students towards the programme. Students also wrote reflective reports on their experiences, allowing for qualitative responses to be analysed. Results: 62% of students surveyed found the internationalised module to have been a worthwhile experience in terms of learning new skills and working with a partner from an institution based in another continent. 65% suggested that they learned skills on the internationalised module they would use again in education and in future employment. Students from European Union countries gave high rates of positive feedback. 100% reported that the module was a worthwhile experience, compared to 60% of UK students and 38% of international students from outside the European Union. Conclusion: 62% of students surveyed stated that they learned new skills, and there was a perceived value to the programme in terms of enhancing employment prospects. Virtual mobilities projects offer a possible method for tutors to give students international experiences, which is important as sport is now a globalised industry.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20032684.v1
title: Exploring the attitudes of students undertaking sports degrees towards online international learning

description: Abstract Aims: There is an increased focus on the internationalisation of the learning experiences of university students1. One way this can be achieved is through ‘virtual internationalisation’2, which can be promoted through the use of Online International Learning (OIL) programmes. This article on sport pedagogy investigates the attitudes of sport students to such a programme. Methods: This article uses quantitative and qualitative methods. 63 students completed a survey and wrote reflective reports. Data was collected from a survey of 16 targeted questions addressing the attitudes of students towards the programme. Students also wrote reflective reports on their experiences, allowing for qualitative responses to be analysed. Results: 62% of students surveyed found the internationalised module to have been a worthwhile experience in terms of learning new skills and working with a partner from an institution based in another continent. 65% suggested that they learned skills on the internationalised module they would use again in education and in future employment. Students from European Union countries gave high rates of positive feedback. 100% reported that the module was a worthwhile experience, compared to 60% of UK students and 38% of international students from outside the European Union. Conclusion: 62% of students surveyed stated that they learned new skills, and there was a perceived value to the programme in terms of enhancing employment prospects. Virtual mobilities projects offer a possible method for tutors to give students international experiences, which is important as sport is now a globalised industry.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7185794.v1
title: Isokinetic performance of ankle evertor and invertor muscles in adolescent female volleyball athletes

description: Abstract Aims: This study aimed to analyze the muscular performance of evertor and invertor ankle muscles of adolescent volleyball athletes. Methods: The information provided by database concerning the isokinetic evaluation of ankle muscles from 20 female volleyball players between the ages of 14-17 years old were analyzed. The isokinetic dynamometer was used in a concentric-concentric mode for the ankle evertor and invertor muscles at angular velocities of 60°/s, and 180°/s. Results: Seven athletes had suffered ankle sprains (6 affected the non-dominant limb and all were lateral ankle sprain) in the one year prior to the isokinetic evaluation. The isokinetic results demonstrated that the mean peak torque values for eversion of the non-dominant limb were significantly lower in comparison to the dominant limb at 60°/s. Moreover, although no difference was observed in the average values of the evertor/invertor ratio between the limbs, the ratios were below the values suggested by the literature. Conclusion: We believe that although the athletes reported no ankle injury and no pain in the previous assessment month, the isokinetic results of the non-dominant limb seemed to be directly related to previous ankle sprains injuries in inversion of this limb. The athletes had similar results to those of subjects clinically diagnosed with ankle joint instabilities despite their being active in sports at the moment of the assessment.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7185794
title: Isokinetic performance of ankle evertor and invertor muscles in adolescent female volleyball athletes

description: Abstract Aims: This study aimed to analyze the muscular performance of evertor and invertor ankle muscles of adolescent volleyball athletes. Methods: The information provided by database concerning the isokinetic evaluation of ankle muscles from 20 female volleyball players between the ages of 14-17 years old were analyzed. The isokinetic dynamometer was used in a concentric-concentric mode for the ankle evertor and invertor muscles at angular velocities of 60°/s, and 180°/s. Results: Seven athletes had suffered ankle sprains (6 affected the non-dominant limb and all were lateral ankle sprain) in the one year prior to the isokinetic evaluation. The isokinetic results demonstrated that the mean peak torque values for eversion of the non-dominant limb were significantly lower in comparison to the dominant limb at 60°/s. Moreover, although no difference was observed in the average values of the evertor/invertor ratio between the limbs, the ratios were below the values suggested by the literature. Conclusion: We believe that although the athletes reported no ankle injury and no pain in the previous assessment month, the isokinetic results of the non-dominant limb seemed to be directly related to previous ankle sprains injuries in inversion of this limb. The athletes had similar results to those of subjects clinically diagnosed with ankle joint instabilities despite their being active in sports at the moment of the assessment.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7243658
title: Sedentary behavior is associated with physical activity, functional capacity, and a history of stroke in patients with heart failure. A cross-sectional study

description: Abstract Aims: Sedentary behavior (SB) has emerged as an important risk factor for poor health. Evidence showed that patients with heart failure (HF) exhibit high levels of SB, and that high SB increases mortality among such patients. We aimed to identify factors associated with SB in HF patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out with adults with HF and categorized under New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class I-III. Sociodemographic, clinical, and health information were gathered. Evaluation of SB (by sitting time) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) was performed by self-reported measures. Functional capacity was assessed using the Duke Activity Status Index. Simple and multivariate linear regression analyses were performed to identify the most suitable predictive model. Results: The sample (n = 80) comprised predominantly of patients in functional class I, men, and with an average age of 50.8 years. Time spent on SB totaled to 7.69 ± 2.35 h/day. Weekly volume of MVPA, functional capacity, and previous stroke were predictors of higher SB. Using simple linear regression analysis, the variables body mass index, quality of life, NYHA functional class, total comorbidities, dyslipidemia, MVPA in the leisure domain, and the use of diuretics, statins, and sildenafil were shown to have a statistically significant association with SB. Conclusion: In patients with HF, a longer time spent in SB was associated with low volumes of MVPA, low functional capacity, and history of stroke. More studies are needed to corroborate these findings.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7243658.v1
title: Sedentary behavior is associated with physical activity, functional capacity, and a history of stroke in patients with heart failure. A cross-sectional study

description: Abstract Aims: Sedentary behavior (SB) has emerged as an important risk factor for poor health. Evidence showed that patients with heart failure (HF) exhibit high levels of SB, and that high SB increases mortality among such patients. We aimed to identify factors associated with SB in HF patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out with adults with HF and categorized under New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class I-III. Sociodemographic, clinical, and health information were gathered. Evaluation of SB (by sitting time) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) was performed by self-reported measures. Functional capacity was assessed using the Duke Activity Status Index. Simple and multivariate linear regression analyses were performed to identify the most suitable predictive model. Results: The sample (n = 80) comprised predominantly of patients in functional class I, men, and with an average age of 50.8 years. Time spent on SB totaled to 7.69 ± 2.35 h/day. Weekly volume of MVPA, functional capacity, and previous stroke were predictors of higher SB. Using simple linear regression analysis, the variables body mass index, quality of life, NYHA functional class, total comorbidities, dyslipidemia, MVPA in the leisure domain, and the use of diuretics, statins, and sildenafil were shown to have a statistically significant association with SB. Conclusion: In patients with HF, a longer time spent in SB was associated with low volumes of MVPA, low functional capacity, and history of stroke. More studies are needed to corroborate these findings.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7243643
title: Intradialytic aerobic training improves inflammatory markers in patients with chronic kidney disease: a randomized clinical trial

description: Abstract Aims: To investigate the effect of 12 weeks of intradialytic aerobic training on serum levels of interleukin-1β, interleukin-6, interleukin-8, interleukin-10, tumor necrosis factor alpha and functional capacity. Methods: Thirty sedentary volunteers were randomly assigned to either to exercise or control group. Exercise group were submitted to 12 weeks of aerobic training performed on a cycle ergometer for 30 minutes at intensity rated using the Borg scale (6 to 7) three times a week while control group kept the daily habits. Results: After 12 weeks only exercise group presented a significant reduction of serum levels of interleukin-1β, interleukin-6, interleukin-8, tumor necrosis factor alpha and an increase in serum levels of interleukin-10 and functional capacity. Conclusion: Twelve weeks of intradialytic aerobic training was effective in controlling inflammation and improving the functional ability of patients with chronic kidney disease.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7243643.v1
title: Intradialytic aerobic training improves inflammatory markers in patients with chronic kidney disease: a randomized clinical trial

description: Abstract Aims: To investigate the effect of 12 weeks of intradialytic aerobic training on serum levels of interleukin-1β, interleukin-6, interleukin-8, interleukin-10, tumor necrosis factor alpha and functional capacity. Methods: Thirty sedentary volunteers were randomly assigned to either to exercise or control group. Exercise group were submitted to 12 weeks of aerobic training performed on a cycle ergometer for 30 minutes at intensity rated using the Borg scale (6 to 7) three times a week while control group kept the daily habits. Results: After 12 weeks only exercise group presented a significant reduction of serum levels of interleukin-1β, interleukin-6, interleukin-8, tumor necrosis factor alpha and an increase in serum levels of interleukin-10 and functional capacity. Conclusion: Twelve weeks of intradialytic aerobic training was effective in controlling inflammation and improving the functional ability of patients with chronic kidney disease.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7418966
title: Glycemic behavior in patients with type 2 diabetes during a short period of a combined training program

description: Abstract Aim: The present study investigated the behavior of glycemia in subjects with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) during 36 sessions of a combined training program. Methods: This is a single arm clinical study with 20 patients with T2DM submitted to combined exercise training (strength and aerobic exercise). The sessions occurred on alternate days, 3x/week, lasting ~ 80 minutes, totaling ~ 240 minutes/week, for 12 weeks, over a total of 36 sessions. Capillary glycemia was measured before and 10 to 15 minutes after the end of each combined exercise session. Results: There was a significant reduction (p&lt;0.05) in glycemia after application of the combined training program in 27 (75%) of the 36 sessions. Regarding the maintenance of this reduction after about 48 hours, no significant differences were identified (p&gt;0.05). When investigating the cumulative effect of the 36 sessions of combined training program on capillary glycemia, no significant differences were observed (p&gt;0.05). Conclusion: Glycemia exhibits a behavior of reduction immediately after concurrent strength and aerobic training programs in patients with T2DM. However, the immediate reduction of glycemia is not maintained until 48 hours, nor is there a cumulative effect of the 36 training sessions on baseline glycemia.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7418966.v1
title: Glycemic behavior in patients with type 2 diabetes during a short period of a combined training program

description: Abstract Aim: The present study investigated the behavior of glycemia in subjects with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) during 36 sessions of a combined training program. Methods: This is a single arm clinical study with 20 patients with T2DM submitted to combined exercise training (strength and aerobic exercise). The sessions occurred on alternate days, 3x/week, lasting ~ 80 minutes, totaling ~ 240 minutes/week, for 12 weeks, over a total of 36 sessions. Capillary glycemia was measured before and 10 to 15 minutes after the end of each combined exercise session. Results: There was a significant reduction (p&lt;0.05) in glycemia after application of the combined training program in 27 (75%) of the 36 sessions. Regarding the maintenance of this reduction after about 48 hours, no significant differences were identified (p&gt;0.05). When investigating the cumulative effect of the 36 sessions of combined training program on capillary glycemia, no significant differences were observed (p&gt;0.05). Conclusion: Glycemia exhibits a behavior of reduction immediately after concurrent strength and aerobic training programs in patients with T2DM. However, the immediate reduction of glycemia is not maintained until 48 hours, nor is there a cumulative effect of the 36 training sessions on baseline glycemia.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7390793
title: Do athletes with physical disabilities perceive their quality of life similarly when involved in different Paralympic Sports?

description: Abstract Aim: This study aimed to compare the quality of life perception among Boccia, Para-Athletics, and Wheelchair Tennis athletes. Methods: Eighty-six athletes with physical disabilities participated (Boccia = 41; Para Athletics = 14; Wheelchair Tennis = 31) in the study. The data were collected by applying the Brazilian Portuguese version of the WHOQOL-Bref questionnaire and a short survey for demographics. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the relationship among the variables considering a confidence level of 95%. Results: Wheelchair Tennis athletes were older and Para-Athletics athletes were involved in this sport for a longer period. The majority of participants perceived positively their overall quality of life and health. Wheelchair Tennis athletes presented higher total quality of life perception scores in comparison to Boccia athletes. Regarding the specific domains of quality of life, Para-Athletics athletes presented higher scores in the psychological domain in comparison to Boccia and Wheelchair Tennis. Wheelchair Tennis presented higher social scores in comparison to Boccia and higher environment scores in comparison to Boccia and Para-Athletics. No differences were found in the physical domain in all groups. Conclusion: The evidence points to the influence of athletes’ demographics, the specific nuances of their impairments, and the Paralympic Sports practiced in perceiving the quality of life. Suggestions are made to further explore the factors that may influence the quality of life perception among Paralympic Sports athletes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7390793.v1
title: Do athletes with physical disabilities perceive their quality of life similarly when involved in different Paralympic Sports?

description: Abstract Aim: This study aimed to compare the quality of life perception among Boccia, Para-Athletics, and Wheelchair Tennis athletes. Methods: Eighty-six athletes with physical disabilities participated (Boccia = 41; Para Athletics = 14; Wheelchair Tennis = 31) in the study. The data were collected by applying the Brazilian Portuguese version of the WHOQOL-Bref questionnaire and a short survey for demographics. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the relationship among the variables considering a confidence level of 95%. Results: Wheelchair Tennis athletes were older and Para-Athletics athletes were involved in this sport for a longer period. The majority of participants perceived positively their overall quality of life and health. Wheelchair Tennis athletes presented higher total quality of life perception scores in comparison to Boccia athletes. Regarding the specific domains of quality of life, Para-Athletics athletes presented higher scores in the psychological domain in comparison to Boccia and Wheelchair Tennis. Wheelchair Tennis presented higher social scores in comparison to Boccia and higher environment scores in comparison to Boccia and Para-Athletics. No differences were found in the physical domain in all groups. Conclusion: The evidence points to the influence of athletes’ demographics, the specific nuances of their impairments, and the Paralympic Sports practiced in perceiving the quality of life. Suggestions are made to further explore the factors that may influence the quality of life perception among Paralympic Sports athletes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7420886
title: Relative age effect and dropout causes in a multisport club setting. Is there a special reason to give up?

description: Abstract Aims: The aim of the present study was 1) compare the drop-out rates between athletes born in different trimesters of the competitive year from different sports and 2) identify the causes pointed by the dropped-out athletes born in different selection year trimesters to disengage from the competitive sports environment. Methods: Data from 966 athletes who left the competitive sports context were analyzed under the Relative Age Effect (RAE) theoretical framework during 3 consecutive seasons. The drop-out rate and the reason to quit the competitive environment were analyzed by a routine club questionnaire. Results: An expected reverse RAE on drop-out rates was identified, in which the early born athletes were overrepresented (p&lt;0.001). Regarding the reasons to disengage from competitive sports environment, no reason emerged as the main cause to dropout between athletes born in different selection year trimester. Conclusion: It was concluded that despite the common assumption that personal psychological issues related to RAE in late born athletes are important factors influencing sports disengagement, the relationship between drop-out and RAE is more complex and multifactorial.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7420886.v1
title: Relative age effect and dropout causes in a multisport club setting. Is there a special reason to give up?

description: Abstract Aims: The aim of the present study was 1) compare the drop-out rates between athletes born in different trimesters of the competitive year from different sports and 2) identify the causes pointed by the dropped-out athletes born in different selection year trimesters to disengage from the competitive sports environment. Methods: Data from 966 athletes who left the competitive sports context were analyzed under the Relative Age Effect (RAE) theoretical framework during 3 consecutive seasons. The drop-out rate and the reason to quit the competitive environment were analyzed by a routine club questionnaire. Results: An expected reverse RAE on drop-out rates was identified, in which the early born athletes were overrepresented (p&lt;0.001). Regarding the reasons to disengage from competitive sports environment, no reason emerged as the main cause to dropout between athletes born in different selection year trimester. Conclusion: It was concluded that despite the common assumption that personal psychological issues related to RAE in late born athletes are important factors influencing sports disengagement, the relationship between drop-out and RAE is more complex and multifactorial.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7562765.v1
title: Differences in physical activity levels of school domains between high- and low-active adolescents

description: Abstract Aim: To compare high active (HA) and low active (LA) adolescent’s physical activity (PA) levels in three different domains: commuting to school, physical education (PE) class and recess time at school. Method: This is a cross-sectional study, with a quantitative approach and random sample of 176 (105 girls) adolescents aged 14 - 18 years old from 10 urban public high schools in southern from Brazil. PA levels were measured using a pedometer. The average number of steps was recorded on the way to school, during PE classes and during school recess time. Participants were classified as HA and LA according to Tudor-Locke’s cut-off points. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and One-Way ANOVA stratified by sex. Results: Data showed differences of mean values between school commuting PA for girls (LA: 1057.60; HA: 1624.54; Δ: 566.94; p&lt;0.001), during PE class (LA: 1401.75, HA: 1701.10; Δ: 308.53; p&lt;0.05) and in recess time (LA: 443.09, HA: 611.98; Δ: 168.89; p=0.001), whereas for boys, differences only found between the mean values of PA during PE class (LA: 1787.91, HA: 2511.20; Δ: 723.29; p&lt;0.01). Conclusion: HA girls are consistently more active in each domain analyzed compared to LA counterparts, while for boys PE class was the domain that differentiated the HA vs. LA adolescents. This study highlights some potential settings to be included in the policies focused in enhance PA levels among adolescents namely in the context of school PE.