The Journal of Physical Activity and Human Development aims to contribute to the dissemination of knowledge in disciplines related to this field. It serves as a privileged meeting point for academics and professionals, both from the faculty and other universities with academic agreements with the Master’s program in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences. The journal accepts papers and advancements for dissemination to the general community. Indexations: Publindex, Latindex, Google Schoolar, Dialnet. Frequency: Annual Submission of Articles: Ongoing Peer Review: Double-blind License: Creative Commons CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Contact: actividadfisica@unipamplona.edu.co Printed ISSN: 2711-3034, Online ISSN: 1692-7427
Competitive experience and talent in elite American taekwondo athletes
Introduction: Prolonged participation in sports competitions is significantly associated with improvements in athletic performance and skills. Objective: To determine the relationship between competitive experience and athletic talent in elite taekwondo athletes. Methodology: A quantitative, observational study with a quasi-experimental design and a descriptive-correlational scope was conducted. The sample included elite taekwondo athletes who participated in training camps organized by the national federation USA Taekwondo (USAT) during the year 2023. Competitive experience was defined as the total number of competitions in which an athlete had participated throughout their sports career. Athletic talent, on the other hand, was assessed based on each athlete’s position in the USAT national ranking. Results: Pearson's correlation analysis revealed a statistically significant and inversely proportional relationship between competitive experience and athletic talent (p < 0.000), suggesting that a higher number of competitions is associated with a better ranking (closer to the 1st position) in the USAT system. Conclusion: A statistically significant relationship was found between competitive experience and athletic talent. The evidence suggests that greater experience in competitions enhances competitive success and technical skill development in this discipline. Participation in competitions provides taekwondo athletes with opportunities to receive direct feedback on their performance, allowing them to adjust and refine their skills over time.
Copyright (c) 2025 Guillermo Andrés Sáez Abello, Andrés Mauricio Ariza Viviescas, Paul Sebastián Once Saca, Felipe Andrés Rosas Treuque https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Body composition and socioeconomic level of students at the Universidad Industrial de Santander
Body composition (BC) is influenced by endogenous and exogenous factors. The importance of an adequate BC for physical and mental health care has been reported in previous studies. In Colombia, socioeconomic level is associated with the characteristics of residential properties that receive public services; however, socioeconomic level conditions several aspects of life, including BC. Objective: To determine the relationship between BC and the socioeconomic level of students of the Universidad Industrial de Santander. Methodology: A quantitative, cross-sectional and correlational study was carried out. The participants were students over 18 years of age who answered the study questionnaire and were measured to determine height, body weight, BC, waist and hip circumference. Descriptive statistical analysis and correlations of the data were performed in SPSS software. Results: 209 students were analyzed (age 20.1 ± 2.6 years; weight 64.3 ± 11.1 kg; height 168.7 ± 8.7 cm; BMI 22.6 ± 3.4 kg/m²); 18 variables describing body components (muscle mass, fat percentage, bone mass, water percentage, among others) were analyzed. Conclusion: The socioeconomic level of the UIS students evaluated was not correlated with any of the BC variables. This study provides valuable information about the BC of UIS students, which contributes to the design of strategies to promote the health care of university students.
Copyright (c) 2025 Jorge Enrique Buitrago Espitia, Lianell Jova Elejalde, Fabio Andelfo Villafrades González https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Lifestyles of adults in the city of Montería, Colombia
Introduction: Lifestyles can lead individuals to a healthy life, but if healthy habits are not adopted it also leads to functional deterioration of people. Therefore, lifestyles constitute a challenge and priority in public health. Objective: To evaluate the lifestyles of the inhabitants of the city of Monteria. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out with a consolidated sample of 685 inhabitants of the city of Monteria, of whom 415 were female and 270 males. The average age was 26.1 ± 11.2 years. Lifestyles were evaluated with the short version of the IPAQ and FANTASTICO questionnaires. Results: 71.2% of the women did not comply with the levels of physical activity per week and 58.8% of the men did not comply with the international recommendations. However, an association was found between the sex of the participants and physical activity levels, (p=0.001). Regarding lifestyles, an association was observed with the sex of the subjects showing significant differences (P=0.039). Sex was not significantly related to sedentary behavior (P=0.296). Conclusion: Most of the lifestyle domains showed a need for change in both men and women. The results where there is greater alertness to generate behavioral changes are health control and sexual behavior, physical activity, nutrition and introspection. Key words: Lifestyles, quality of life, habits, health.
Copyright (c) 2025 Miguel Teran Martínez, Kathelyn Gaviria Bustamante, Fermina Vasquez Osorio https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Introduction: Currently, physical preparation in football must be developed based on factors that contribute to improving sports performance. This requires the application of specific methods to enhance the physical capacities essential for team performance. Objective: Conduct a bibliographic review to provide a foundation on the effects of plyometric training on the development of lower limb power in football players. Justification: This review highlights research on the effects of plyometric training on lower limb power, offering effective tools for football coaches to optimize training methods. Methodology: A bibliographic review was conducted, considering recent studies aimed at determining the relevance of plyometric training in enhancing lower limb power in football players. Additionally, the most effective methods for assessing lower limb power were identified. The findings of each study were analyzed to extract key information for this article. Results: Findings were obtained through statistical analyses from each study, identifying the effects of the independent variable on the dependent variable, as well as the factors influencing these effects. Conclusions: There is substantial evidence regarding the effects of plyometric training on lower limb power in football players, emphasizing the importance of proper planning to foster athlete development.
Copyright (c) 2025 Cristian Leonardo Cepeda Barajas, Laura Vanessa Aguilar Suarez, Luis Ernesto Dallos Alvarado, Mauro Alejandro Cepeda Barreto, Juan Sebastián Duran Cárdenas, Erik Alejandro Robles Ríos, Leidy Jimena Hernández Pirazan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Physical activity in breast cancer survivors: a key factor for a positive prognosis
Introduction: Breast cancer is a neoplasm with a high burden of disease in women, but physical activity can prevent recurrence and improve quality of life. Objective: To document the benefits of physical activity. Methodology: Documentary research in databases, retrieving articles in English from the last 10 years, excluding reports, case series, and editorials. Results: Physical exercise in breast cancer patients has been shown to be safe during and after treatment, offering a number of benefits such as reduced all-cause and cancer-specific mortality, as well as improvements in quality of life and functionality. However, despite these benefits, only a small percentage of patients participate in adequate levels of physical activity according to medical recommendations, which correspond to those provided internationally for the general population aged 18–65 years. Conclusion: The practice of physical activity in this population is safe and is associated with a protective factor for various health outcomes. However, it is necessary to individualize it so that it becomes a complementary strategy in treatment, improving the prognosis.
Copyright (c) 2025 Camilo Ernesto Corso Amado, Ivonne Natalia Torres Jaimes https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Impact of cognitive decline, inadequate diet and physical inactivity in old age
The main objective of this paper is to reveal the factors that trigger non-communicable diseases in older people, since the mortality rate is increasing due to these types of pathologies that are not prevented in time. One of them is poor diet, which causes different negative effects in adults, such as obesity, high cholesterol, low protein levels, and cognitive impairment, among others. These are acquired in old age by not leading a healthy lifestyle and habit. Likewise, cognitive deterioration and loneliness in older adults will be made known, based on various research related to it, as well as possible interventions to improve their cognitive and emotional health, promote physical activity, mindfulness, a healthy diet, and the importance of addressing loneliness, even more so if social interaction acts as a mechanism to solve low mood states; Since, according to studies carried out, loneliness is classified as a very common state in older people residing in low- to middle-income countries, physical activity is presented as another potential strategy to reduce loneliness in this age group, although the relationship varies between countries. Finally, the consequences that physical inactivity brings due to a sedentary lifestyle, physiological and functional changes present in the elderly person, and even the close relationship that exists with age are highlighted.
Copyright (c) 2024 Daniela Marroquín Carrillo, Paula Daniela Acosta Barajas, Ginna Paola Pachón Hernández https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
From the podium to bankruptcy. Are high-performance athletes preparing financially for their sports retirement?
Within professional sport people or also called high-performance athletes, there is a common factor, which is being bankrupt shortly after the end of their sports career. Looking into different case studies in the history of world-class athletes, both Colombian and foreign, we found that the reasons for their financial failure are similar, which can be summarized as lack of knowledge and understanding of the management of their finances the mismanagement and squandering of their income, doing unlucrative businesses causing them financial losses, also tax problems, among other situations that lead them to end up in ruin, and equally; the reasons why only few athletes are successful are also similar, their success is due to the good management of their finances, creation of alternative sources of income in addition to their sports career, good management of their money, avoiding unnecessary expenses and making lucrative investments, all of this has resulted in economic success after they have retired from sports competitions.
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Effect on agility of modeling that accentuates coordination stimuli in soccer players
Methodology:As part of the professional practices of Sports Training students of the UdeA, they carried out an investigation with the objective of measuring the effect on the agility of U-20 soccer players of the Ciclos F.C. within the framework of a planification by Modelamiento to emphasize coordination tasks during the initial activations of the sessions. A six-week training plan was designed and executed, with two weekly stimuli.The team was randomly divided evenly, but given the loss of subjects during the process of the 23 players 19 remained, a GE, (experimental group n=12) and a GC, (control group n=7).To measure agility, which in this study was understood as a result of coordination emphasis, the Illinois test and a variant driving a ball for specific purposes were used Results: It was determined by Shapiro-Wilk, T-Student tests and Wilcoxon ranks that both groups improved significantly, intra-group in classic Illinois (p= 0.007) GC and (p=0.012 GE) and not in the specific test (p=0.636 and p=0.291); however, the only significant change in the inter-group was the mean of the modified (balloon) GE test (p= 0.032). Conclusions: To perform a sports preparation by Modelamiento, with coordinative accentuation has an effect on the improvement of agility with the ball, in the general test, despite the high result previous improved in both groups, attributable to the general training and the competition they were developing.
Copyright (c) 2024 Jeremy Rúa Posada, Iván Steven Henao Oquendo, Johann David Osorio Ocampo, Santiago Jiménez Vélez, Thomas León Arango https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Analysis of body composition and somatotype in university students
This study examined the body composition and somatotype of students enrolled in the Bachelor's program in Physical Education, Recreation, and Sports at the University of Atlántico using standardized anthropometric methods. Key variables such as body fat percentage, muscle mass, and bone density were evaluated through precise measurements of weight, height, body circumferences, and skinfolds, allowing for the calculation of indicators like the Body Mass Index (BMI). Additionally, a somatotype classification (endomorphy, mesomorphy, ectomorphy) was conducted using the Heath-Carter method. The results revealed significant differences in body composition between genders, highlighting a concerning trend towards weight-related issues in this student population. These findings provide a solid empirical basis for designing interventions aimed at promoting healthy lifestyle habits among university students.
Copyright (c) 2024 Fabian Andrés Contreras Jauregui, Yamile Aslhoy Ramírez Serna, Dimitri José Martínez Movilla https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Explosive strength vs plyometry on the estimation of lower train power in basketball players
Currently, the most recurrent training methods for increasing power in the lower extremities of basketball players are plyometric training and explosive strength training, but it has not been determined which demonstrates greater efficiency and effectiveness in improving performance. said capacity Objective: to compare two training plans, one based on plyometrics and the other on explosive strength with basketball players aged 12 to 14 years. Methodology: quantitative project, with comparative depth line and pre-experimental design. The total population was 50 individuals and the sample was carried out at convenience, selecting 40 basketball players, who were distributed into two groups, 20 for the explosive strength program (G1) and 20 for the plyometric program (G2). The instrument used for data collection was the My Jump 2 application. Results: the plyometric training program shows better results with an SD in SJ of 5.2 and in CMJ with 5.7 compared to the explosive strength program, where it presents an SD in SJ of 6.1 and in CMJ with 6.3 Discussion: the improvement in the two groups presented a significance of (p<0.05) in comparison with other working models such as that of (Agudo and Castañeda, 2017) where they present the same level of significance and they affirm that plyometric training demonstrates efficient results in basketball players aged 13 to 14 years. Conclusions: the plyometric training program demonstrates better results than the explosive strength program.
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Effects of HIIT training on employees of the company Almidones of Sucre
Objective: To evaluate the effects of high intensity interval training (HIIT) on body composition in employees of the company Almidones de Sucre during the pandemic of 2021. Methodology: A quantitative correlational and cross-sectional study; a 12-week HIIT programme was implemented with 30 participants, evaluating changes in body composition by measuring % body fat, bone weight, muscle weight and residual weight with ISAK I restricted profile. A pretest and posttest of the intervention was applied, and descriptive and inferential analyses, including ANOVA and Pearson's correlation tests, were applied. Results: The results showed a significant reduction in body fat percentage from 24.2% to 21.4% (p < 0.05) and an increase in muscle percentage from 40.8% to 43.0% (p < 0.05). No significant changes in bone weight or residual weight were observed. High correlations between Pretest and Posttest (r > 0.85) indicated consistency in the data. Discussion: The findings are consistent with previous studies highlighting the efficacy of HIIT in improving body composition and metabolic health. The reduction in % body fat and increase in muscle weight suggest that HIIT is an effective strategy for improving physical fitness in a relatively short period of time, even in the context of pandemic restrictions. Conclusion: HIIT training is presented as an effective intervention for improving physical fitness in a relatively short period of time, even in the context of pandemic restrictions.
Copyright (c) 2024 Leonardo Fabio Castilla Martínez, Julio Cesar Uparela Olivera, José Luis Ruíz Sánchez, Carlos Armando Hoyos Espitia, Alfredo Enrique Paternina Oviedo, Víctor Javier Espitia Hoyos https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Hand grip strength in non-institutionalized older adults
Objective: The objective of this study was to determine hand grip strength in non-institutionalized older adults. Method: A quantitative, descriptive, and non-experimental study was conducted with 43 non-institutionalized older adults who were participants in the Centro Día program in the city of Neiva, Colombia. A hydraulic dynamometer was used to measure hand grip strength in both hands, following the guidelines of the American Society of Hand Therapists. Results: The results indicated that the average grip strength in the right hand was 22.00 kg/f, and in the left hand, it was 19.38 kg/f. Significant differences were observed between sexes, with men showing greater grip strength than women. Additionally, widows and widowers presented greater variability in grip strength, especially in the left hand. It was found that hand grip strength decreases with age, with this decline being more pronounced in certain age groups, particularly those over 75 years. Conclusions: Hand grip strength significantly decreases with age and is greater in the dominant hand than in the non-dominant hand. Men have significantly greater hand grip strength than women. Variability in hand strength is also influenced by marital status, with widows and widowers showing greater fluctuations. These findings underscore the importance of monitoring hand grip strength in older adults to design interventions that can improve their quality of life and reduce the risk of falls and other complications related to the loss of muscle strength.
Copyright (c) 2024 Sergio Alejandro Quijano Duarte, Diana Lucia Sinza Leyton, Abigail Suárez https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Didactic sequences for the comprehension of narrative texts in students of 4° of the educational institution, José Antonio Galán
The objective was to design a pedagogical proposal of didactic sequences to improve the comprehension of narrative texts in fourth-grade students at José Antonio Galán School, located in Cereté, Córdoba, Colombia. The study, pre-experimental in nature with a quantitative approach, utilized a pre-test and post-test design with a single group. A diagnostic test was administered to 18 students to assess their comprehension of narrative texts, focusing on the skills of identifying main ideas, making inferences, and contextualization, using the Gaytán et al. (2021) Questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using Microsoft Excel 2013. The results showed that students achieved 50% accuracy in identifying main ideas, 56% in making inferences, and 57% in contextualization, with an overall average of 53% across the three skills, highlighting significant difficulties. To address these shortcomings, a proposal with 10 didactic sequences was presented, and it is suggested that the effects be evaluated using a rubric designed by the research unit. It is concluded that the design of these sequences significantly contributes to the development of narrative text comprehension, offering a tool that is accessible, understandable, and easy to evaluate.
Copyright (c) 2024 Alix Corrales Castrillo, Ledis Villalba Vitola, Sandra Patricia Durango Coneo, Leonardo Fabio Castilla Martínez, José Luis Ruíz Sánchez https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Measurement of flexibility in children between 10 and 12 years of age in the rural and urban areas of the Bucaramanga metropolitan are
At school age there are changes in physical abilities that can affect the quality of life in childhood and adulthood; the objective of the study is to compare flexibility in children between 10-12 years old living in rural and urban areas of the metropolitan area of Bucaramanga;, a non-experimental-transversal and descriptive methodology was chosen, with the aim of comparing the flexibility of two groups of children; 13 students from the school in the rural area and 13 students from school in the urban area , giving a total of 26 students, it was obtained in the Paley test in the rural area with 100% with a score of 3 on both sides, in the urban zone with 92% in score of 3 on right side and 100% with a score of 3 on left side; the Sit and Reach test in the rural area a score of 62% in average score is observed, as for the school in urban area we found a percentage of 54% in deficient score. It is concluded that, when evaluating the flexibility in the population from 10 to 12 years of age of the rural and urban schools, a better performance in flexibility will be obtained in the population of the rural area compared to the urban area. This is attributed to the environment and physical activities that children perform in the rural area, in contrast to urban area.
Copyright (c) 2024 Kelly Paola Ortiz Vera, Valentina Santa Gutiérrez, Lucy Sierra Sierra Estévez https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Effects of creatine monohydrate on explosive strength in sub-15 category football players from the patriotas Boyaca club
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of creatine monohydrate on lower-limb explosive strength in under-15 soccer players from the Patriotas Boyacá club. The study included 17 players aged between 14 and 15 years. The research approach was quantitative, using a pre-experimental design with a single intervention group, applying pre- and post-tests. To evaluate explosive strength at the beginning and end of creatine monohydrate intake, the SJ, CMJ, and ABK jump tests were performed on a contact platform using the vertical jump protocol by Bosco (1983). The collected data were processed using IBM SPSS 22 software for statistical analysis, applying a Student’s t-test between pre- and post-test to determine the effects of creatine monohydrate on explosive strength. The results showed that creatine monohydrate intake for 20 weeks, combined with the training sessions planned by the Patriotas club coaches, had favorable effects on the players’ lower-limb explosive strength, improving from a Low level at the beginning of the study to a Regular level after the intervention. A statistical value of P < 0.028134795 was also obtained, confirming significant differences in explosive strength between the pre- and post-test.
Copyright (c) 2024 Jairo Flórez Flórez, Rony David Merchán Osorio, William Fernando Caro Cely, Carlos Andrés Martínez Galán, Jorge Andrey Barbosa Reyes https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
The barriers associated with a sedentary lifestyle in the working population
Sedentary behavior and physical inactivity constitute a global health concern associated with a higher incidence of chronic diseases and premature deaths. the rise in obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases is linked to sedentary behavior, highlighting the urgent need to address this public health issue. despite historical awareness of the detrimental effects of inactivity, approximately one-third of the world's population is inactive today, posing a significant public health problem. over the past 50 years, occupational physical activity has decreased, and sedentary behavior has emerged as an additional risk factor alongside physical inactivity. public health measures have been ineffective in curbing the obesity epidemic over the last three decades, emphasizing the need for a paradigm shift to effectively prevent its escalation. physical inactivity and sedentary behavior each present unique health risks, necessitating separate consideration to explore their distinct harmful mechanisms.
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Risk factors predicting mmii asymmetry in ultimate frisbee players
Introduction: The different studies focus the research on neuromuscular asymmetries determining extrinsic and intrinsic factors, compared to previous studies and documentary evidence of neuromuscular asymmetries in the lower limbs (MMII) in team sports, no previous studies on asymmetries neuromuscular disorders in Ultimate Frisbee players have been found. Objetive: to determine predicting risk factors of MMII asymmetry in Ultimate Frisbee players Methods:. correlational descriptive study, with a multivariate phase; performed on 133 athletes aged 15 to 20 belonging to Ultimate Frisbee clubs and leagues; The techniques were the observation based on the assessment of asymmetry using the Hop Test, and the observation of established physical capacities, formats/documents of: consent and informed assent, registration survey for sociodemographic data, sports practice, and functional evaluation. Results: It is evident that extrinsic factors such as (field, footwear, and preventive work) are essential for the symmetrical development of the athlete. Therefore, there is a significant association between the symmetry of MMII and post-training recovery variables (p=0,009) and the execution of preventive programs (p=0.02), which reflects the importance of implementing post-workout or post-competition recovery programs in order to reduce the risk of injury. Conclusions: The instrument applied (hop test) made it possible to establish a monitoring and control protocol in sports processes to determine risk factors in Ultimate Frisbee.
Survey on physical exercise habits in the city of Bucaramanga
There are many validated questionnaires in the world to measure the physical fitness of people such as the IPAQ, GPAQ, FITNESSGRAM, PACE or the YPAS. However, it is necessary to construct questionnaires that, in addition to characterizing the physical activity of populations in terms of exercise dosage, also inquire about the physical capacities worked, the place of exercise, and the appearance of injuries, the direction and progression of exercise and its prevalence over time. In this study, the physical exercise characterization instrument (ICEF) is applied to the population of Bucaramanga. In 1923 persons of all ages, sexes, housing strata, levels of education, occupations and marital status, the results of the ICEF show the following trends in the city of Bucaramanga: The population that does not exercise affirms in 41% that it is for work reasons, in 27% for demotivation and in 20% for household occupations. Although 73% of the population does physical exercise, about half of these people do it less often than three days a week. 65% of the population has no knowledge of the volume, intensity, rest and adequate frequency of weekly physical exercise, because they report exercising with outdated physical loads. Only 30% of people who exercise are directed by a reliable source of knowledge. The population has no prevalence of physical exercise over time; because half of the people claim to have exercised all their lives, however, 60% drop out continuously, this being a contradiction.
Physical exercise characterization instrument ICEF
Assessment of functional capacity in non-institutionalized older adults
Background: The assessment of the functional capacity of the older adult is paramount for the comprehensive evaluation in geriatrics, as it is essential to guide the work of health personnel related to the care of the elderly. General objective: Assess functional capacity in non-institutionalized older adults Method: Descriptive study. A total of 84 non-institutionalized older adults from the city of Pamplona participated, with an average age of 74,93 years. Functional capacity was evaluated by means of the 4-meter gait speed test. Results: There was a predominance of women 60.7%, the majority are single with 46,4%, according to the socioeconomic stratum a greater number of subjects are of stratum one 94,0%, the average gait speed was 0,95 m/s, a result similar to other studies in Colombia. It was found in the 4-meter gait test that 28,6% were classified as frail. The condition of frailty prevails in the female sex 15,48%, in single people with 14,29% and low socioeconomic stratum 14,29%. Conclusions: This study provides a description of the functional status of the older adult, which creates an opportunity to implement actions by the health professional to improve their independence.
Homophobia, prejudice and links with sport and education: a documentary review
The purpose of this review was to identify and synthesize the most important literature on the relationship between homophobia and sport, education, discrimination and/or exclusion and mental and/or physical health. For this purpose, the PRISMA methodology was used to identify, select, evaluate and synthesize the documents found in the following databases for English: Science Direct, Taylor & Francis Online, Web of Science and PubMed, and in Spanish, Scielo and Dialnet. The Unesco Thesaurus for Spanish and MesH for English were used to search for documents. Thus, the final review was based on 73 documents that met the criteria of inclusion due to temporality, elimination due to duplication and close relation with the subject matter under study. From this, it is reaffirmed how homophobia and sport are closely related in most of the studies analyzed, and from this identification conceptual approaches are derived through the study categories related to education. This documentary review leaves open the invitation to carry out many more investigations related to this problem in a closer way to the LGBTIQ+ community, given that it is necessary to emphasize processes of sensitization of the entire sports macro-structure, on issues related to sexual orientation, thus seeking to sow inclusive attitudes from sport, sports education and the social relationship that is established in it.
Coordinative capacity (rhythm) through colombian folk dance in people with down syndrome
Introduction: Colombian folk dance contributes to the development of harmonic movement patterns and potentiates the rhythm in those who practice it, but the real problem of the practice without knowledge of the dance base, which leads to hinder the ideal development of the capacities coordination, specifically of the rhythm and if you work in a population with Down Syndrome, it increases the problem, because it can generate a decrease in the quality of life of this population. Objective: The present study aimed to determine the effect of a Colombian folk dance program on the coordination capacity, specifically the rhythm of people with Down syndrome from the Champions of Love Foundation in the city of Tunja during the year 2022. Methodology: A quantitative approach is applied through a Quasi-experimental Design, in addition to a program of 16 sessions of Colombian folk dance on the coordinative capacity of rhythm to 12 people with Down syndrome from the Champions of Love Foundation of the city of Tunja, evaluated through the test by Mira Stamback. Results: As shown in the table in the pre and posttest that was applied and after the application of the Colombian folk dance program of 16 sessions, the population had an improvement of 44% in the coordinative capacity of the rhythm. Conclusion: the above shows that the program had a positive effect on the 12 people with Down syndrome from the Champions of Love Foundation in the city of Tunja.
Gamification in the maturation processes of gross motor skills in children of the second grade of the estrella del sur school ied
The general objective of this research is to enhance the maturation processes of gross motor skills in boys and girls of the second grade of Colegio Estrella del Sur IED, using gamification as a didactic strategy. The study involved students from the 201st grade, 6 boys and 4 girls, their ages range between 7 and 8 years old. The research uses a mixed methodology, the instruments used in this study were the observation card, a structure that allows observing and analyzing the reactions of the participating students to the dynamics established during the implementation of the didactic sequence. Another instrument used was the motor skills test for elementary school, applied at the beginning and at the end of the implementation of the didactic sequence to analyze the motor development of the children in an appropriate classroom environment. Finally, an evaluation matrix called LORI was also used, which contains clarity in nine items that are welcomed in the present research because it will facilitate the evaluation of the didactic strategy. The findings of this research were: the participants demonstrate skills for the use of technologies and the exploration of gestures necessary for the use of video games. Additionally, it was possible to perceive the level of interest presented by the group, the ability to listen improved, the gamification in the learning process improved, and the use of video games in the learning process improved.
Predictive indicators of metabolic risk of students of the degree in physical education, recreation and sports at universidad del atlántico
Contreras, F., Ramírez, Y. and Padilla, J. (2023). Predictive indicators of metabolic risk in students of the degree in physical education, recreation and sports at the University of Atlántico. The objective of this study was to determine the predictive indicators of metabolic risk factors in university students. For the development of the research, 40 subjects between the ages of 18 and 23, male and female, fourth semester students enrolled in the subject of Sports Biomechanics of the Degree in Physical Education, Recreation and Sports intervened. Data were collected from the anthropometric evaluation (weight, height, diameters, perimeters, and skin folds) as established by the ISAK protocol. It was observed that the age of the sample evaluated has a mean for men of 22.67 ± 4.02 years, for women of 21.30 ± 3.05 years, in relation to the height men present an average of 167.37 ± 36.63 centimeters, women an average of 167.66 ± 6.86; body weight in men an average of 71.99 ± 11.16 kg, in women an average of 65.75 ± 8.0 kg; Regarding the Body Mass Index - BMI, men presented an average of 23.59 ± 3.29 kg/m2, in women an average of 23.32 ± 1.63 kg/m2.
Correlation between motor coordination, body mass index (bmi) and physical activity in children 10 to 12 years old
Physical activity in humanity is fundamental; to achieve a good development of abilities, skills and competences to successfully face the thousands of movements that a person must develop daily; For this reason, it is pertinent to determine the correlation between motor coordination and body mass index (BMI), and physical activity in schoolchildren 10 to 12 years of age in the official urban schools of the city of San José de Cúcuta. Undoubtedly, the aforementioned correlation will allow an approach to the various aspects, effects and consequences that emerge from an analysis of the physical mobility of children between 10 and 12 years of age and this allows a projection to know how the teacher should act and / or failing that, parents regarding the physical mobility of their students and / or children. For the development of this research work, it should be indicated that a quantitative methodology is used, under the approach of inferential statistics, using the KTK tests of motor coordination, the questionnaire (PAC-C) and taking anthropometric weight measurements as instruments. and size of the students to intervene, who are student children between 10 and 12 years old, and enrolled in official urban establishments in the municipality of San José de Cúcuta.
Muscle Quality Index in Older Adults with Hip Osteoarthritis
Introduction: The progressive loss of neuromuscular function leads to varying degrees of disability and decreased independence in performing activities of daily living and muscle strength. The purpose of this study was to determine the behavior of the Muscle Quality Index (MQI) in subjects with hip osteoarthritis (OA group) and to compare strength manifestations and anthropometric variables with healthy older adults (HA group). Method: Thirty-two participants (4 men and 28 women, 66.2 ± 5.2 years, 159.2 ± 7.5 cm, 71.5 ± 11.7 kg) took part in the study. Fourteen obese subjects with unilateral hip OA comprised the OA group (BMI 31.71 ± 4.33), and eighteen adults formed the HA group (BMI 25.69 ± 0.86), matched by age and gender. Measurements included body composition, the sit-to-stand test, Muscle Quality Index, and maximal voluntary isometric contraction in hip flexion and extension. Results: The OA group presented obesity (p = 0.037). In the OA group, MQI correlated with body weight (p = 0.776**), peak flexion strength (p = 0.552*), and mean maximal strength (p = 0.574*). In the HA group, MQI correlated with body weight (p = 0.689**), muscle circumference (p = 0.571*), peak extension strength (p = 0.534*), mean peak extension strength (p = 0.523*), mean maximal extension strength (p = 0.509*), and peak extension impulse (p = 0.508*). Conclusions: Subjects with hip OA present lower Muscle Quality Index and isometric strength levels compared to healthy older adults.
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Physical Activity Levels and Body Mass Index in Teachers During COVID-19
Introduction: Physical inactivity is a predisposing factor for developing non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs). With the emergence of COVID-19, overweight and obesity have increased alarmingly. Objective: To determine physical activity levels and body mass index (BMI) during COVID-19 in secondary school teachers in the municipality of Sabanalarga, Atlántico, Colombia. Materials and Methods: This was a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study. Six public secondary schools were selected by convenience, with a total population of 261 teachers, of which a sample of 109 participated in the survey (73 women and 36 men). Physical activity data were collected using the GPAQ questionnaire, and weight and height data were added to calculate BMI. The survey was distributed online via WhatsApp. Data were grouped and cleaned using Excel 2016, and statistical analysis was conducted with PSPP version 1.2. Results: A very high prevalence of physical inactivity was observed in women (54.8%), much lower in men (22.2%). Regarding overweight or obesity, 69.4% of men and 56.2% of women had this condition during COVID-19. No significant association was found between physical activity and BMI (p > 0.05). According to the results, teachers did not engage in physical activity during COVID-19 in any domain. Conclusion: Women were more physically inactive than men, while men had a higher prevalence of overweight or obesity than women during COVID-19. No statistical association was found between physical activity and BMI, although the findings highlight the importance of implementing physical activity programs in this population.
Somatotype of Male Rugby Sevens Players from the Juan de Castellanos University Foundation
Introduction: Rugby is a team sport in which the physical and physiological characteristics of athletes must be considered according to their playing positions. Forwards experience more physical collisions than backs and, therefore, should have higher muscle mass and a somatotype in which mesomorphy and endomorphy prevail over ectomorphy—that is, they should have robustness, large joints, and predominant muscle mass. Objective: This research aimed to identify the somatotype of male athletes from the Rugby Sevens team at the Juan de Castellanos University Foundation. Methodology: This is a descriptive, non-experimental, cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach. Fourteen athletes were evaluated, with an average age of 22.22 ± 1.67 years, an average weight of 71.36 ± 10.12 kg, and an average height of 1.72 ± 0.04 m. Results: The results show the prevalence of a mesomorphic-ectomorphic somatotype in both backs and forwards, characterized by linear body shape and low muscle volume relative to height. Conclusion: For improved performance, it is necessary to aim for a meso-endomorphic somatotype through proper nutrition and a training plan focused on muscle hypertrophy, addressing the morphofunctional demands of rugby.
Methodology and reliability of thigh circumference measurement
Hypothesis: To describe the intra- and inter-examiner reliability of thigh circumference measurement, depending on the examiner's previous experience and thigh muscle mass. To describe the most reliable distance to the patella for measurement, as well as whether it is necessary to take these measurements during active muscle contraction and during relaxation. To establish the distance (in mm) from which we can be sure that the differences obtained are due to changes in the actual thigh circumferences and not to measurement error. Hypothesis: To describe the intra- and inter-examiner reliability of thigh circumference measurement, depending on the examiner's previous experience and thigh muscle mass. To describe the most reliable distance to the patella for measurement, as well as whether it is necessary to take these measurements during active muscle contraction and during relaxation. To establish the distance (in mm) from which we can be sure that the differences obtained are due to changes in the actual thigh circumferences and not to measurement error. Material and method: The thigh circumference was measured at 5, 10, and 15 cm from the patella in 16 volunteers (9 athletes and 7 sedentary individuals) by 7 examiners with varying degrees of experience. Results: Ninety-three percent of the measurements had an intraobserver reliability > 0.90. Measuring reliability using the correlation coefficient is not an adequate index, as high coefficients present an excessive range of variation. Conclusion: The most reliable measurements are obtained 10 cm from the pole of the patella. Measurements are more reliable in sedentary individuals than in athletes and are subject to the examiner's level of experience.
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Effects of two forms of periodization of load—linear and double undulating—in strength training in physically active women
The purpose of this study was to compare linear periodization (LP) and double-wave periodization (DWP) for gains in strength, power, and speed. Fourteen women aged between 30 and 45 years were randomly assigned to the linear periodization (LP) group (n=7) and undulating periodization (UP) group (n=7). A maximum repetition (1RM) and power for bench press and leg squat exercises and 20-meter sprint speed were recorded as initial (test 1), intermediate (test 2), and final (test 3) of the training program. The Shapiro-Wilk test and Bartlett's test were applied to verify normality and homogeneity of variances. The results obtained confirm that these assumptions were not violated. Descriptive values were calculated for the samples, and the Student's t-test for related samples was applied to each pair of samples. The statistical package used was SPSS version 15.0 and STATISTX 8.0, and in all cases a significance level of 5% was used. The analyses revealed that linear periodization of the load causes greater gains in percentage terms in the established speed variable, both in seconds and in meters/sec, and in the strength variable evaluated by means of the bench press test and the squat test. For the power variable evaluated in the same tests, it was found that in the bench press exercise, wave periodization was more effective in the short term. Linear periodization had greater increases in the long term. In terms of the squat exercise, the best results were achieved with linear periodization.
Reflections and methodological games for training multidirectional tactics in soccer
In tactical training, we find a wide variety of definitions of the concept, and one of many that we would like to mention is that of Dr. Riviera (1995), who defines tactics as “the creative and timely selection and application of means, modes, and forms for the most efficient fight with the opponent in the conditions for competition.” For this article, we will draw on our theoretical knowledge of the subject to offer some methodological reflections on how a single training system can integrate decisive and conditional physical abilities, basic and specific technical fundamentals, and tactical teamwork with a view to improving decision-making. Empirical and scientific methods were taken into account in the development of this article, which is based on its academic organization. The contribution of this paper is based on the load system applied to the games used for tactical training in soccer.