Efeitos do exercício físico lúdico no desempenho motor e variabilidade da frequência cardíaca em crianças com Transtorno do Espectro Autista

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Título: Efeitos do exercício físico lúdico no desempenho motor e variabilidade da frequência cardíaca em crianças com Transtorno do Espectro Autista Abstact: This study aimed to investigate the effects of an intervention involving playful physical exercises on motor performance and heart rate variability (HRV) in children with Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), aged 6 to 10 years, participants in an Inclusive Physical Education extension project. This is a field research with a cross-sectional design and a quantitative approach. The sample consisted of seven children, divided into an experimental group (EG), n=5, who participated in the intervention for one year with a frequency of twice a week, and a control group (CG), n=2, who did not participate in the activities. The study followed ethical principles and was approved under opinion no. 6.991.137 (CEP/UEMA). Motor performance was assessed using the Test of Gross Motor Development 3 Second Edition (TGMD-2), while HRV was analyzed using linear methods in the time and frequency domains, with a Polar V800 device. Inclusion criteria included an ASD diagnosis, school enrollment, and participation in the project; children who did not complete the tests were excluded. Data were analyzed using Jamovi software, applying Student’s t-test and Fisher’s Exact Test, with a significance level of 5%. Results showed that although the EG demonstrated better motor performance and greater parasympathetic autonomic modulation compared to the CG, these differences were not statistically significant. Percentage analysis showed that 100% of the control group was classified as

O ensino da educação física nas salas de aula de Atendimento Educacional Especializado (AEE)

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Título: O ensino da educação física nas salas de aula de Atendimento Educacional Especializado (AEE) Abstact: This article aimed to investigate the teaching of Physical Education in the Special Education Program in the city of Buriti Bravo, Maranhão, seeking to understand how this discipline is being developed with students who have special educational needs. This descriptive research, with a qualitative and quantitative approach, was conducted with a teacher from the municipal public school system working in the Special Education Program in the city of Buriti Bravo, Maranhão. The results indicated that the teacher has a degree in Pedagogy and a specialization in Special/Inclusive Education. The content analysis (Bardin, 2016) allowed us to stratify the following main axes highlighted: the school's deficient infrastructure; the reduced quantity and absence of adequate materials for carrying out activities; the main content applied is focused on the development of motor coordination and social skills, and the engagement strategies are cooperative games and playful activities. However, it is believed that it is essential to specifically hire Physical Education teachers for the AEE, as well as to improve school infrastructure, increase the availability of teaching resources and expand pedagogical strategies, in addition to investments in the ongoing training of teachers, in order to guarantee a truly inclusive and effective education for the target audience

O impacto da prática de atividade física na qualidade de vida dos acadêmicos de educação física da Universidade Estadual do Maranhão - São João Dos Patos

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Título: O impacto da prática de atividade física na qualidade de vida dos acadêmicos de educação física da Universidade Estadual do Maranhão - São João Dos Patos Abstact: Physical activity is vital at any age, as it is a means of improving health and providing quality of life for everyone, and it is also a great way of preventing non-communicable diseases. In addition, it improves the cognitive aspect, which allows students to have more agile reflexes and greater concentration in school or academic activities. This study sought to verify the influence of regular physical exercise on the quality of life of students in the Physical Education Bachelor's degree course at the State University of Maranhão. A field study was developed with students of both sexes enrolled in all periods of the Physical Education Bachelor's degree course at UEMA, São João dos Patos campus. The International Physical Activity Level Assessment Questionnaire (IPAQ) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Assessment Scale (PSQI) were used. In addition to regular physical activity, it is essential to highlight the role of sleep in the quality of life of students. Adequate sleep is essential for physical and mental recovery, good academic performance and maintenance of general health. The study revealed that the majority of students are "active" or "very active", as expected for the course. However, there was also a focus on "insufficiently active" and "inactive" students, indicating the need for more incentives to practice regular exercise. An increase in physical activity was observed in the final periods, possibly due to greater professional maturity. In the first semester, four students (12.5%) reported poor sleep quality. In the third semester, this number increased to six students, representing 28.57% of the class. In the fifth semester, four students (26.67%) reported poor sleep, while in the sixth semester, three students (20%) were identified with this condition. Finally, in the eighth semester, two students (18.18%) reported unsatisfactory sleep quality. These results demonstrate that, despite variations between semesters, a portion of students face difficulties related to sleep quality, which can directly impact their academic performance, as well as their physical and mental health. The study reinforces the importance of institutional strategies for health promotion and suggests that future research should expand the sample and include variables such as diet, mental health and academic workload

Relação entre nível de atividade física, aptidão física e índice acadêmico de universitários em São João dos Patos - MA.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Título: Relação entre nível de atividade física, aptidão física e índice acadêmico de universitários em São João dos Patos - MA. Abstact: This study aims to investigate the relationship between physical activity level, physical fitness, and academic performance among university students in São João dos Patos, Maranhão. The research was conducted with 52 Physical Education students at the Maranhão State University (UEMA) - São João dos Patos Campus. A cross-sectional study design was adopted, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches, and followed by five stages. The first was sociodemographic characterization, followed by verification of anthropometric and body composition measurements. The fourth stage consisted of analysis of variance (ANOVA) (Welch and Fisher) and Pearson's correlation coefficient, and finally, the administration of the short version of the IPAQ questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using Pearson's correlation coefficients, which were used to assess the linear correlation between the physical activity level and academic performance measurements. The results indicated no significant correlation between physical activity level and academic performance. However, a positive association was identified between physical activity and push-up performance, as well as a strong correlation between muscle strength tests. The conclusion is that, although it does not influence academic performance, physical activity is related to better physical fitness levels. We suggest expanding future research with larger samples and more analytical variables

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Efeitos do exercício físico lúdico no desempenho motor e variabilidade da frequência cardíaca em crianças com Transtorno do Espectro Autista

O ensino da educação física nas salas de aula de Atendimento Educacional Especializado (AEE)

O impacto da prática de atividade física na qualidade de vida dos acadêmicos de educação física da Universidade Estadual do Maranhão - São João Dos Patos

Relação entre nível de atividade física, aptidão física e índice acadêmico de universitários em São João dos Patos - MA.