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Perfil dos participantes em eventos de turismo de gastronomia & vinhos : o caso do município de Ponte de Lima
Get PDFMestrado em Turismo e Inovação na Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão do Instituto Politécnico de Viana do CasteloAtualmente, o turismo gastronómico e o enoturismo, comumente designados como turismo enogastronómico, são produtos em fase de crescimento ao nível mundial. Para que o turismo enogastronómico seja apreciado por muitas pessoas, são criados eventos desta tipologia, dando a conhecer o destino turístico e as suas iguarias. O objetivo principal deste trabalho de investigação é identificar o perfil do público que participa nos eventos enogastronómicos no município de Ponte de Lima. A escolha deste município deve-se às seguintes razões: a) a existência de diversos
eventos enogastronómicos em Ponte de Lima; b) o turismo enogastronómico é considerado muito importante neste município, estimado com elevado valor. O trabalho adota uma abordagem quantitativa através da aplicação de um inquérito por questionário para a recolha de dados primários, permitindo
compreender e identificar as principais motivações e comportamentos de consumo dos participantes dos eventos enogastronómicos do concelho. Conclui-se que há muitos visitantes motivados por razões enogastronómicas e que valorizam estes eventos, mesmo em períodos de época baixa, considerandoos muito interessantes. A gastronomia tradicional de Ponte de Lima é um importante atrativo turístico do concelho, não sendo a primeira vez que os inquiridos participam num evento desta natureza. Os participantes inquiridos obtiveram conhecimento dos eventos através da recomendação de familiares e
amigos, o que permite perceber a importância de recomendações para a participação nos eventos.
Para trabalhos futuros, seria interessante estudar o que os visitantes de Ponte de Lima pretendem degustar, como prato e bebida preferida, fazendo com que o concelho ofereça como “prato de entrada” para uma primeira impressão do turista, assim como seria relevante estudar os eventos futuros que Ponte de Lima poderia apresentar, para difundir a enogastronomia.Currently, gastronomic tourism, wine tourism, or, as it is commonly called, enogastronomic tourism, are products in a growth phase worldwide. In order for enogastronomic tourism to be appreciated by many people, events of this kind are created, publicising the tourist destination and its delicacies. The main aim of this research project is to identify the profile of the public that attends enogastronomic events in the municipality of Ponte de Lima. This municipality was chosen for the following reasons: a) there are several wine and gastronomy events in Ponte de Lima; b) enogastronomic tourism is considered
very important in this municipality, estimated to have a high value. A quantitative approach was developed through the elaboration of a questionnaire survey to collect primary data, being a privileged data collection instrument for the problem in question, allowing us to understand and identify the main motivations and consumption behaviors of enogastronomic visitors. Participants in the gastronomic events of the municipality were surveyed to obtain answers for this work. With the conclusions, it was possible to understand that there are many visitors motivated by enogastronomic reasons and who value these events, even in low seasons, considering them very interesting. The traditional gastronomy of Ponte de Lima is an important tourist attraction, and this is not the first time that the respondents have participated in an event of this nature and obtained knowledge of this event through the recommendation of family and friends (thus, it is understood that they opinions are very important, therefore the event must pay attention to all details to delight many people). For future research, it would be interesting to study what visitors to Ponte de Lima want to taste, allowing the municipality to offer a “appetizer” for a first impression of the visitor and it would also be important to study future events that Ponte de Lima could organise in order to promote enogastronomy
Laboratorio de educación matemática: u espacio de aprendizaje activo y innovación pedagógica
Get PDFA matemática escolar requer um ensino eficaz que envolva os alunos em experiências de
aprendizagem significativas, individuais e colaborativas, dando-lhes oportunidades para comunicar,
raciocinar, ser criativos, pensar criticamente, resolver problemas e tomar decisões. Neste contexto, os alunos
são indivíduos ativos, envolvidos na sua aprendizagem, resultante da interação entre as dimensões intelectual,
social e física. Assim, os futuros professores devem implementar práticas que levem os alunos a desenvolver
essas capacidades, sendo importante ter programas de formação projetados para enfrentar esses desafios. Apresentamos um estudo qualitativo exploratório que teve como objetivo caraterizar o Laboratório de
Educação Matemática da nossa instituição, o LEM, com foco no seu papel na formação de professores
perspetivando a melhoria das práticas pedagógicas e o desenvolvimento do conhecimento matemático desses
futuros professores. Em particular, pretendemos: caraterizar a evolução do LEM desde a sua criação;
descrever atividades experienciadas pelos futuros professores no LEM; e identificar as suas perceções destes
futuros professores sobre o papel do LEM no seu desenvolvimento profissional. Os dados foram recolhidos
através de uma abordagem narrativa, baseada em documentos, num questionário e nas experiências pessoais
de duas formadoras ligadas ao LEM desde a sua criação. Resultados preliminares mostram que o LEM
evoluiu de um repositório de materiais manipuláveis, para um espaço dinâmico onde se trabalha uma
matemática ativa e se realiza investigação. Estes estudantes expressam a importância do LEM como um
espaço privilegiado para trabalhar a matemática de diferentes formas, de acordo com as tendências atuais,
sendo útil para a sua aprendizagem e atualização, como para a sua atuação como futuros professores.
Abstract: School mathematics requires effective teaching that engages students in meaningful learning
experiences, both individually and collaboratively, providing them with opportunities to communicate,
reason, be creative, think critically, solve problems, and make decisions. In this approach, students are active
individuals involved in their learning process, shaped by intellectual, social and physical interactions. So,
future teachers should implement practices that lead their own students to develop these skills, which
underscores the importance of teacher training programs designed to meet these challenges. This paper
presents an exploratory qualitative study aimed at characterizing the Math Education Lab at our institution,
the LEM, focusing on its role in teacher training programs to enhance pedagogical practices and improve
students’ mathematical knowledge. In particular, we are interested in: characterizing the evolution of the
LEM since its creation to the present day; describing activities experienced by preservice teachers in the
LEM; and identifying future teachers’ perceptions about the LEM’s role in their professional development.
Data were collected through a narrative design, based on documents, a questionnaire, and the personal
experiences of two trainers/researchers who have engaged with the LEM over its existence. Preliminary
results show that the LEM has evolved from a mere repository of manipulative materials, into a dynamic
space where active learning of mathematics is worked on and research is carried out. Future teachers express
the LEM’s importance as a privileged space to work on mathematics in different ways, in accordance with
current trends, useful for their personal learning and actualization, but also as future teachers.
Resumen: La matemática escolar requiere una enseñanza efectiva que involucre a los alumnos en
experiencias de aprendizaje significativas, individuales e colaborativas, proporcionándoles oportunidades
para comunicarse, razonar, ser creativos, pensar críticamente, resolver problemas y tomar decisiones.
Ádemas, los alumnos son individuos activos implicados en su aprendizaje, aprendizaje, moldeada por
interacciones intelectuales, sociales y físicas. Así, los futuros profesores deben aplicar prácticas que lleven a
sus propios alumnos a desarrollar estas habilidades esenciales, siendo los programas de formación diseñados
para afrontar estos desafíos. Presentamos un estudio cualitativo exploratorio com objetivo caracterizar el
Laboratorio de Educación Matemática de nuestra institución, LEM, en los programas de formación para
mejorar las prácticas pedagógicas y mejorar el conocimiento matemático de los estudiantes. En concreto
deseamos: caracterizar la evolución del LEM desde su creación; describir actividades experimentales por los
profesores en el LEM; e identificar sus percepciones sobre el papel del LEM en su desarrollo profesional.
Los datos se recogieron mediante un diseño narrativo, basado en documentos, un cuestionario y las
experiencias personales dos formadores que han participado en el LEM. Los resultados preliminares
muestran que el LEM ha pasado de un depósito de materiales manipulativos a un espacio dinámico donde se
trabaja el aprendizaje activo de las matemáticas y se investiga. Los futuros profesores manifiestan la
importancia del LEM como espacio privilegiado para trabajar las matemáticas de diferentes maneras, de
acuerdo con las tendencias actuales, útiles para su aprendizaje y actualización personal, pero también como
futuros profesores de matemáticas.0D1E-4824-1244 | Ana Cristina Coelho Barbosainfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
A formação como vantagem competitiva nas organizações : um estudo de caso com empresas do concelho de Ponte de Lima
No full textMestrado em Gestão das Organizações : Ramo de Gestão de Empresas (parceria com a APNOR) na Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão do Instituto Politécnico de Viana do CasteloCom a crescente globalização e o rápido avanço tecnológico, as organizações foram confrontadas com a necessidade de acompanhar estas mudanças, a fim de continuar a obter sucesso. Para isso é importante que estas sejam competitivas, através da preparação do seu capital humano, para que se mantenham detentores de uma produtividade qualificada e com diferencial competitivo, sendo essencial a exploração ao máximo do seu potencial, investindo em formação profissional, de forma a prover funcionários com habilidades e conhecimentos.
Investir na formação e desempenho dos colaboradores, torna-se um dos aspetos chave para o desenvolvimento de competências, fazendo com que o colaborador se torne mais ativo no desempenho das suas funções contribuindo, desta forma, para que os objetivos organizacionais sejam atingidos.
O objetivo principal deste estudo de caso é perceber se a formação profissional será vista pelas empresas inquiridas como um custo ou um investimento. Como objetivo geral pretende-se uma avaliação sobre a Vantagem Competitiva da Formação para o Progresso e Aumento da Produtividade nas Organizações, e por sua vez, perceber de que forma essa avaliação influencia o nível da produtividade dos colaboradores. Para tal foi realizado um estudo através de inquérito por questionário, num universo de 36 empresas onde a sua atividade se desenvolve no concelho de Ponte de Lima.
Tendo por base a análise dos resultados obtidos pelo inquérito, conclui-se que as empresas reconhecem a necessidade de terem um departamento de formação para levantar as necessidades de formação profissional dos seus colaboradores, que a formação facilita o desempenho das funções exercidas pelos colaboradores, contribui para resultados favoráveis e acima de tudo as práticas adotadas pelas empresas relativamente à formação profissional, na sua maioria, considera ser um investimento.With increasing globalization and the evolution of technology, organisations have been faced with the need to keep up with these changes in order to remain successful. To this end, it is important for organisations to be competitive by preparing their human capital so that they can maintain a high level of productivity and a competitive edge. It is essential to make the most of their potential by investing in professional training in order to provide employees with skills and knowledge.
Investing in employee training and performance is one of the key aspects of developing competences, making employees more active in carrying out their duties and thus helping to achieve organisational objectives.
The main aim of this case study is to understand whether the companies surveyed see professional training as a cost or an investment. The general objective is to assess the Competitive Advantage of Training for Progress and Increased Productivity in Organisations, and in turn to understand how this assessment influences the level of employee productivity. To this end, a questionnaire survey was carried out among 36 companies operating in the municipality of Ponte de Lima.
Based on the analysis of the results obtained from the survey, it can be concluded that companies recognize the need to have a training department to identify the professional training needs of their employees, that training improves the performance of the functions carried out by employees, contributes to positive outcomes, and, most importantly, that the practices adopted by companies with regard to professional training are mostly considered to be an investment
Espiritualidade e resiliência em pessoas mais velhas a residir em Estruturas Residenciais para Pessoas Idosas
Get PDFDissertação de Mestrado em Gerontologia Social apresentada na Escola Superior de Educação do Instituto Politécnico de Viana do CasteloContexto e objetivos: Sendo o envelhecimento da população, um dos maiores triunfos da
nossa civilização, este emerge, também, como um desafio fundamental para a sociedade no
século XXI, exigindo soluções inovadoras e solidariedade intergeracional. A perspectiva do
envelhecimento bem-sucedido dentro do contexto institucional exige reflexões profundas sobre
o bem-estar e a qualidade de vida dos idosos. Este estudo analisa a relação entre
espiritualidade e resiliência, investigando como essas variáveis influenciam as estratégias de
coping dos idosos residentes em Estruturas Residenciais para Pessoas Idosas (ERPI) no norte
de Portugal. A espiritualidade é abordada como uma dimensão subjetiva, relacionada à busca
por significado e propósito de vida, sendo reconhecida por seu impacto positivo no
enfrentamento da finitude e na promoção do bem-estar emocional. Já a resiliência é explorada
como um processo múltiplo adaptativo que integra fatores pessoais, sociais e contextuais, de
forma a ser classificado no meio acadêmico como um processo, assim como um resultado do
acúmulo de vivências de eventos normativos e não-normativos, permitindo aos idosos superar
desafios inerentes ao envelhecimento e à institucionalização.
Neste estudo, os fatores analisados foram a resiliência e a espiritualidade, com o objetivo de
analisar a relação entre espiritualidade e resiliência e determinantes psicossociais, em pessoas
idosas que residem em Estrutura Residencial para Pessoas Idosas (ERPI), numa região norte
do país.
Método: Trata-se de um estudo quantitativo, descritivo-correlacional e transversal que versou
sobre 68 pessoas com idade média de 82,2 anos (dp=8,14), residentes de ERPI nas regiões
de Viana do Castelo, Esposende e Ponte de Lima. O protocolo de recolha de dados incluiu um
questionário sociodemográfico, e de variáveis relacionadas com a situação de
institucionalização, , estado de saúde e prática religiosa, construído para o efeito; Escala de
Avaliação da Espiritualidade, desenvolvida por Pinto e Pais-Ribeiro (2007); Escala de
Resiliência - ER (Resilience Scale) de Wagnild e Young de 1993, validada para a população
portuguesa por Coelhoso et al. (2014).
Resultados: A amostra foi constituída maioritariamente por mulheres (64,7%), sendo a maior
parte viúvas (54,4%), com frequência escolar até o ensino básico (64,7%), com ocupação
antes da reforma na área da indústria (32,4%) e na área do comércio (33,8%). Em relação à
prática religiosa, a amostra denominase predominantemente católica (80,9%). Os participantes
encontram-se, maioritariamente, há menos de 5 anos a residir em ERPI (77,9%) e
maioritariamente recebem visitas diárias ou semanais (45,5%), além de saírem com frequência
(44,1%) da ERPI com a família (47,1%) para passeios e convívio familiar. O estudo apresentou
uma correlação entre os fatores de resiliência e espiritualidade, o fator de Esperança tem uma
correlação positiva, moderada e estatisticamente significativa Perseverança e o Sentido de
vida. Os resultados apontam para uma relação positiva entre crenças religiosas e sentido de
vida, especialmente entre mulheres, refletindo o contexto sociocultural. A esperança também
se mostrou relacionada à resiliência e à saídas da ERPI, o que sugere que o convívio promove
mais qualidade de vida.
Conclusão: O estudo buscou compreender a relação entre espiritualidade e resiliência em
idosos residentes em ERPI, em três regiões do Norte de Portugal, destacando fatores que
promovem o bem-estar diante do envelhecimento populacional. Os resultados mostram que mulheres apresentaram maior correlação positiva com o fator Crença, refletindo a
predominância feminina na amostra. Além disso, idosos que praticam religião também
apresentaram correlação positiva com Crenças. O fator Esperança teve correlação moderada
e positiva com a frequência de saídas da ERPI e com o fator de resiliência Sentido de Vida.
Apesar das limitações amostrais, o estudo reforça a relevância da espiritualidade em práticas
como religião, meditação e conexão com a natureza, indicando a necessidade de mais estudos
sobre gerotranscendência para um entendimento integral do envelhecimento.Abstract Context and Objectives: Population aging is one of the greatest achievements of our
civilization but also presents a fundamental challenge for 21st-century society, requiring
innovative solutions and intergenerational solidarity. Successful aging within institutional
settings demands deep reflections on the well-being and quality of life of older adults. This
study examines the relationship between spirituality and resilience, investigating how these
variables influence coping strategies among elderly residents in Residential Care Facilities for
the Elderly (RCFE) in northern Portugal. Spirituality is addressed as a subjective dimension
tied to the search for meaning and purpose in life, recognized for its positive impact on coping
with mortality and promoting emotional well-being. Resilience is explored as a multifaceted
adaptive process, integrating personal, social, and contextual factors. It is regarded in
academic discourse both as a process and as an outcome of accumulated experiences with
normative and non-normative events, enabling older adults to overcome challenges
associated with aging and institutionalization.
The study analyzed resilience and spirituality to explore their psychosocial determinants
among elderly residents in RCFE facilities in the northern region of Portugal.
Methods: This is a quantitative, descriptive-correlational, and cross-sectional study involving
68 participants with an average age of 82.2 years (SD = 8.14), residing in RCFEs across Viana
do Castelo, Esposende, and Ponte de Lima. Data collection included a sociodemographic
questionnaire, variables related to institutionalization, health status, and religious practices.
Instruments included the Spirituality Evaluation Scale by Pinto and Pais-Ribeiro (2007) and
the Resilience Scale (RS) by Wagnild and Young (1993), validated for the Portuguese
population by Coelhoso et al. (2014).
Results: The sample consisted predominantly of women (64.7%), most of whom were
widowed (54.4%) with education up to primary school (64.7%) and previous occupations in
industry (32.4%) or commerce (33.8%). Regarding religious practices, the sample was
predominantly Catholic (80.9%). Most participants had been living in RCFE for less than five
years (77.9%), received daily or weekly visits (45.5%), and frequently left the facility (44.1%)
to engage in family outings (47.1%). The study revealed correlations between resilience and
spirituality factors. The Hope factor showed a positive, moderate, and statistically significant
correlation with Perseverance and Meaning in Life. Results indicated a positive relationship
between religious beliefs and life meaning, particularly among women, reflecting the
sociocultural context. Hope was also linked to resilience and family outings, suggesting that
social interaction enhances quality of life.
Conclusion: This study aimed to understand the relationship between spirituality and
resilience in elderly residents of RCFE in three regions of northern Portugal, highlighting
factors that promote well-being in the face of population aging. Results showed that women
exhibited stronger positive correlations with the Belief factor, reflecting their predominance in
the sample. Additionally, elderly individuals practicing religion displayed a positive correlation
with Beliefs. The Hope factor was moderately and positively correlated with the frequency of
outings and the Meaning in Life resilience factor. Despite sample limitations, the study
underscores the importance of spirituality through practices like religion, meditation, and
connection with nature. These findings highlight the need for further studies on
gerotranscendence to achieve a comprehensive understanding of aging
The impact of daylight saving time on the energy efficiency of buildings: a bibliometric and general review
Get PDFThe absence of standardized time zones has profound implications, influencing social, economic, and energy dynamics. It also disrupts personal aspects, such as sleep patterns and family routines. One specific dimension of this issue is the transition to daylight saving time (DST), which entails shifting between standard time (winter) and daylight saving time (summer). This practice has sparked global debates due to its varying impacts across regions and sectors. Although DST primarily aims to optimize energy consumption by leveraging natural daylight, much attention has focused on its broader societal effects. However, the energy performance of commercial buildings under DST remains an underexplored yet equally significant area. This article presents a literature review to critically evaluate the effects of the winter-to-summer time shift on commercial buildings, concentrating on three key factors: energy consumption, where seasonal variations in lighting, heating, and cooling demands may alter anticipated energy savings; occupant thermal comfort, as time changes can disrupt the circadian rhythms of building occupants, impacting productivity and well-being; and operational considerations, as building systems like HVAC andautomated controls must adjust to shifting daylight schedules. Accordingly, this review seeks to offer a comprehensive understanding of how the winter–summer time transition affects commercial buildings by analyzing energy consumption patterns, occupant comfort levels, and operational challenges. In doing so, it contributes to optimizing building management practices under varying daylight conditions to enhance energy efficiency and occupant satisfaction.7211-5AB5-5A23 | Ivo AraujoN/
Training and assessing motor skills from a non-periodized perspective
No full textTraining periodization has reached an almost mythical status in sport: little is questioned whether the definition of a temporal organization and sequence of contents rigidly followed leads to superior sports performance
than that resulting from non-periodized strategies, especially in team sports. This is a paradigm that urgently should be changed. The ability to change direction is an example of a complex motor skill, with multi pie determining factors ( e.g., technique, linear sprint speed, anthropometry, reactive strength, concentric strength and power, and muscle imbalances), which is associated with the injury risk during its execution (e.g., knee), and can be analyzed in detail in mechanical terms ( e.g., braking and propulsion forces in contacts with the ground). Each individual presents different combinations of strengths and weaknesses during qualitative (technical) and quantitative assessments in change of direction tests. Thus, it makes little sense that everyone should practice in the sarne way and follow the sarne temporal sequence of contents (i.e., periodization). ln opposition, the proposal is that the assessments provide information for training programs about this and other capacities, and that training shows which are the most important assessments to be carried out at that moment There should not exist rigid tralning periodization structures, but instead flexibility depending on individual and collective needs.9E1A-F9DD-3EB8 | Filipe Manuel Clementeinfo:eu-repo/semantics/acceptedVersio
Tecendo narrativas cruzadas : a Literatura e a História na construção de conhecimento substantivo no 1.º ciclo do ensino básico
No full textRelatório Final de Prática de Ensino Supervisionada do Mestrado em Educação Pré-escolar e Ensino do 1.º Ciclo do Ensino Básico apresentado na Escola Superior de Educação do Instituto Politécnico de Viana do CasteloO presente relatório foi desenvolvido no âmbito da Unidade Curricular de Prática
de Ensino Supervisionada (PES), inserida no Mestrado em Educação Pré-Escolar e
Ensino do 1.º Ciclo do Ensino Básico, da Escola Superior de Educação do Instituto
Politécnico de Viana do Castelo (ESE-IPVC).
Embora a Literatura esteja, naturalmente, aberta à interdisciplinaridade entre as
áreas de Português e de Estudo do Meio, que fazem parte do primeiro ciclo do ensino
básico, a arquitetura curricular acaba por separá-las e, atualmente, verifica-se um
crescente desinteresse dos estudantes por estas duas disciplinas. Desta forma,
desenvolveu-se uma investigação com um grupo composto por vinte e quatro crianças
com idades compreendidas entre os oito e os nove anos de idade que frequentavam o
terceiro ano de escolaridade do ensino básico. Para a elaboração desta investigação, foram
enunciadas duas questões investigativas centrais: i) de que forma é que os alunos têm
vindo a construir os seus conhecimentos nos domínios da Literatura e da História?; ii)
Que impacto pode ter uma abordagem interdisciplinar no desenvolvimento de
competências de aprendizagem histórico-literária?
A metodologia utilizada foi de carácter qualitativo, com design de estudo de caso.
Os métodos utilizados para a recolha de dados foram a observação, diálogos informais e
inquérito por questionário.
Os resultados demonstraram que a utilização de fontes documentais, como a
Literatura, contribuem para o desenvolvimento do conhecimento histórico dos alunos
bem como para o desenvolvimento do gosto pela leitura.Abstract
This report was developed as part of the Supervised Teaching Practice (PES)
curricular unit, which is included in the Master's Degree in Pre-School Education and
Primary Education at the School of Education of the Polytechnic Institute of Viana do
Castelo (ESE-IPVC).
Although Literature is naturally open to interdisciplinary connections between the
subjects of Portuguese and Environmental Studies—both of which are part of the primary
school curriculum—the curricular structure ultimately separates them. Currently, there is
a growing lack of interest among students in these two subjects. In response to this, a
research study was conducted with a group of twenty-four children aged between eight
and nine years old, who were in their third year of primary education.
To carry out this study, two central research questions were formulated:
i) How have students been constructing their knowledge in the fields of Literature and
History?
ii) What impact can an interdisciplinary approach have on the development of historicalliterary
learning skills?
A qualitative methodology was adopted, using a case study design. The methods
used for data collection included observation, informal conversations, and questionnaire
surveys.
The results demonstrated that the use of documentary sources, such as Literature,
contributes both to the development of students' historical knowledge and to fostering a
love of reading
Sequencing of game complexes in women’s volleyball: are there differences according to the set played?
Get PDFPurpose. the objective of the present manuscript was to analyse the flow of play in high-level women’s volleyball by sequencing game complexes per set.
Methods. the sample analysed 135 matches played in the 2021/2022 Brazilian Women’s Superliga, with the number of matches analysed ranging from 14 and 25 matches for all teams participating in the championship. Eigenvector Centrality and Social Network Analysis conducted the connectivity and specificity of relationships as, and inferential analysis was performed using the chi-square test with a Monte Carlo correction.
Results. the results showed that the highest eigenvalues were for the continuity effect, except for complex 0. Regarding the continuity effect, the eigenvalues in the first four sets were higher for complexes III, IV, and V. In the fifth set, the highest eigenvalues were close between complexes II, III, IV, and V for the continuity effect. Furthermore, the results indicated that there was no association between the sequencing of game complexes and the set played ( ² = 2470.01 and between the number of complexes and the set played ( ² = 17.63 and
= 0.34, p = 0.272), nor = 0.03, p = 0.346).
Conclusions. In conclusion, women’s volleyball presents gameplay strategies to sustain play, promoting game continuity, regardless of the set played. the number of game complexes required to secure a point varies between two and three game complexes. Coaches should consider the dynamics in women’s volleyball matches, preparing teams for less risky and more continuous play.9E1A-F9DD-3EB8 | Filipe Manuel ClementeN/
Impact of lower-volume training on physical fitness adaptations in team sports players: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Get PDFBackground A small number of reviews have explored lower‑ versus higher‑volume training in non‑athletes,
but the growing challenge of congested schedules in team sports highlights the need to synthesize evidence specific to team sport athletes. Thus, the objectives of this systematic review with meta‑analysis are twofold: (i) to summarize the primary physiological and physical fitness outcomes of lower‑volume versus higher‑volume training interventions in team sports players; and (ii) to compare the effects of lower‑volume training with higher, considering the training modalities used.
Methods We conducted searches across key databases, including PubMed, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science. We included team sports players with at least a trained or developmental level, focusing on studies comparing different training volumes (lower vs higher) within the same research. Lower volume training was defined in comparison to another load, emphasizing smaller training volume in terms of repetitions, duration, or frequency. The studies had to examine key physical performance adaptations and use two‑arm or multi‑arm designs. Methodological assessments of the included studies were performed using the Rob2 and ROBINS‑I instruments, with evidence certainty evaluated through GRADE.
Results The initial search yielded 5,188 records, with 17 articles deemed eligible for the review. There was a non significant trend favoring the higher‑volume training group over the lower‑volume group in resistance‑based training when considering all pooled physical fitness outcomes (effect size − 0.05, 95% CI − 0.19 to 0.09, p = 0.506, I2 = 0.0%).
A meta‑analysis was not conducted for aerobic‑based training due to only two studies being available, with one
showing that lower volume training improved maximal oxygen uptake by 3.8% compared to 1.3% for higher volume, while the other indicated that lower training volumes enhanced performance by 1.6% versus 0.8%. The evidence certainty for physical performance outcomes was very low.
Conclusions In newly introduced resistance training, lower volumes—regardless of repetitions or frequency—can achieve similar fitness gains to higher volumes. More pronounced tapering also appears more effective for super compensation. However, the variability in study designs and training methods makes it difficult to establish a clear minimal dose. The main contribution of this review is mapping current research, providing a foundation for future studies and training optimization.
Key Points
• Lower‑volume resistance training—whether by halving the number of repetitions in sessions held at least twice a week or by reducing the training frequency by half—produces similar positive adaptations in the physical performance of team sport athletes compared to higher‑volume training.
• In running‑based and mixed‑based training interventions, specifically in tapering strategies, reducing volume
while maintaining intensity seems to yield a more favorable response than employing a higher volume.
• In tapering strategies, particularly concerning training load in field settings, more pronounced reductions
in volume seem to enhance supercompensation. However, caution is warranted in interpreting this evidence,
as the observed tendency could not be confirmed through meta‑analytical approaches.9E1A-F9DD-3EB8 | Filipe Manuel ClementeN/
Web-based psychoterapy and exercise interventions for depressive and anxiety disorders
No full textThe last decade has seen a renewed recognition of the interconnection of the mental and physical well
being of people living with anxiety and depression disorders. Research has assessed the impact of exercise
and psychological interventions as monotherapy and complementary treatments to usual care and found
considerable benefits to reduce psychiatric symptoms and improve better quality of life. There is growing
interest in online interventions, and online counseling can be an alternative to traditional face-to-face
therapies. Questions remain on the effectiveness and best practices to deliver such interventions. The
authors identify and summarize research evaluating online psychotherapy and exercise interventions
in individuals with anxiety and depression disorders. They address web-based psychotherapy interven
tions and web-based exercise interventions for anxiety and depression disorders, followed by combined
web-based intervention with psychotherapy and exercise, and discuss strategies to improve adherence
to treatments.9E1A-F9DD-3EB8 | Filipe Manuel Clementeinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio