No abstract

This study had two main objectives: (1) to determine if differences in Functional Movement Screen (FMS) scores exist between two levels of competition; and (2) to analyze the association between FMS individual and overall scores and physical performance variables of lower-limb power (jumps), repeated sprint ability and shot speed. Twenty-two Under 16 (U16) and twenty-six Under 19 (U19) national competitive soccer players participated in this study. All participants were evaluated according to anthropometrics, FMS, jump performance, instep kick speed and anaerobic performance. There were no significant differences in the individual FMS scores between competitive levels. There were significant negative correlations between hurdle step (right) and Running-based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST) power average (ρ = −0.293; p = 0.043) and RAST fatigue index (RAST FatIndex) (ρ = −0.340; p = 0.018). The hurdle step (left) had a significant negative correlation to squat jump (SJ) (ρ = −0.369; p = 0.012). Rotary stability had a significant negative correlation to RAST fatigue index (Right: ρ = −0.311; p = 0.032. Left: ρ = −0.400; p = 0.005). The results suggest that individual FMS scores may be better discriminants of performance than FMS total score and established minimal association between FMS scores and physical variables. Based on that, FMS may be suitable for the purposes of determining physical function but not for discriminating physical performance.

Purpose. The aim of the study was to examine the influence of small-sided and conditioned games (SSG) on the internal load (heart rate [Hr] and perceived exertion), external load (Global Positioning System variables), and lower limb power (squat jump [SJ] and countermovement jump [CMJ]). Methods. Six collegiate male soccer players (age 20.3 ± 4.8 years; maximal oxygen uptake 42.9 ± 2.7 ml/kg/min; maximal Hr 184.7 bpm) performed three 2-min bouts of 1 vs. 1 and two 3-min bouts of 3 vs. 3 format with a work-to-rest ratio of 1:1.5. Two-way ANOVA with repeated measures tested the effects of bouts and SSG formats on the internal and external load and on the lower limb power. Citation: Clemente FM, Nikolaidis PT, van der Linden CMI, Silva b. Effects of small-sided soccer games on internal and external load and lower limb power: a pilot study in collegiate players.

Background Motor competence (MC) is generally used to describe a person’s proficiency in a variety of motor skills and is the basis for one’s performance in sports and recreational activities. Functional Movement Screen (FMSTM) is one of the most used screening systems to provide interpretable measure of movement quality. Both FMSTM and MC constructs share three components: locomotor, manipulative and stabilizing movements. In the present study, it was hypothesized that MC scores can explain FMSTM variables. It was also predicted that better MC leads to better functional movement patterns in young adults. Methods A sample of 92 young adults (73.9% men) with a mean age of 21.2 years participated in this study. All participants were evaluated on anthropometric measurements, dual x-ray absorptiometry; FMSTM and MC. Results Men showed better MC scores and fat mass composition than women. Regarding specific tests, women scored higher in the FMSTMactive straight leg raise test, whereas men performed better in the FMSTM trunk stability push-up (TSP) test. Manipulative tasks and construct presents’ significant and positive associations with FMSTM composite score (r ≥ 0.303). The significant negative correlation were more related to FMSTM TSP and MC shuttle run and FMSTM in-line lunge and MC manipulative. The FMSTM TSP presents significant associations with all MC constructs and tasks. Meanwhile, the FMSTM composite score is associated with all components of MC Stability (p < 0.05). In young adults, and independent of gender, the FMSTMexplains fundamental movements based on motor control according to the stability construct. Moreover, the FMSTM TSP is associated with better performance in the all MC constructs and MC tasks. The FMSTM, on its own, is linked to objective MC stability measures.

ARTIGO ORIGINAL | ORIGINAL ARTICLE RESUMO O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever a perceção da qualidade de vida em indivíduos acima dos 70 anos, tendo em conta a participação em programas de exercício físico em contexto comunitário e idosos institucionalizados. Para o efeito foi realizado um estudo transversal onde foram avaliados 250 idosos (74.8% do sexo feminino) segundo 4 contextos distintos. Grupo 1 (n=148) corresponde aos idosos comunitários a praticar exercício (frequência: 2 sessões/semana; duração: 45 minutos); No grupo 2 (n=41), incluem-se os idosos que pertencem à comunidade e não fazem exercício; No grupo 3 (centro de dia; n=37) e grupo 4 (institucionalizados; n= 24), correspondem aos idosos institucionalizados que não praticam exercício. Para avaliar a perceção da qualidade de vida utilizou-se o questionário SF36. Utilizou-se a regressão linear múltipla para estimar a tendência dos scores por grupo de avaliação. Nos domínios da Função Física, Saúde Mental e Vitalidade, após ajuste para a idade, observou-se uma tendência significativa (p para a tendência <0.05) por contexto sócio comportamental, com os valores medianos de qualidade de vida a pertencerem aos idosos envolvidos em programas de exercício. Programas de intervenção com base na prática de exercício físico, mesmo com pouca frequência e duração, relacionaram-se com melhor qualidade de vida em idosos comunitários.