Submitted by Nadir Basilio (nadirsb@uninove.br) on 2015-07-15T18:12:49Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Clarice Morales.pdf: 2316090 bytes, checksum: a0c2331b9f3a67e12c59f0393173b20f (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2015-07-15T18:12:49Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Clarice Morales.pdf: 2316090 bytes, checksum: a0c2331b9f3a67e12c59f0393173b20f (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-03-25 / This study investigates the influence of Brazilian National Sports Laws in the governance of Olympic Sports Confederations and Federations, between 1941 and 2013. These organizations have demonstrated management difficulties according to governance principles, such as transparency, social responsibility, ethics and accountability, receiving criticism from diverse sport’s stakeholders. The Brazilian national sport system was implemented by the Decree-Law n. 3199 of 14/08/1941, which created and regulated national and state sports organizations until the 80’s. With the new Constitution of 1988, sports became law definitive and, according to the Law no. 9.615 of 1998, high performance sports continued to be monitored and regulated by the government. The central question of this study was: how the Brazilian national sports laws have influenced in the governance of Confederations and Federations of Olympic Sports between 1941 and 2013? The methodology employed is qualitative, exploratory, descriptive, documental and bibliographic; two confederations and two federations were taken as case studies. The triangulation of documentary evidence, semi-structured interviews and theories corporate governance and management in the Third Sector brought important results and expanded the discussion towards a more complex view. As contributions this study chronologically presents the concepts, functions and the legal and management control of the state over the governance of sports organizations, from 1941 until 2013. It also studies the characteristics of sports organizations, as the Third Sector and the applicability of the concepts and governance principles for understanding of management needs, proposing some practices. Based on documentary studies, the theoretical framework and interviews concluded that the laws influenced and influence the governance of sports organizations. / O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar as influências das Leis esportivas nacionais na governança corporativa das Confederações e Federações de esportes olímpicos durante o período de 1941 a 2013. Estas organizações têm demonstrado dificuldades na gestão: princípios da governança como a falta da transparência dos atos de gestores, a falta de responsabilidade social e ética e problemas com a prestação de contas tem provocado críticas de diversos stakeholders do esporte. O Decreto-Lei nº 3199 de 14/08/1941 implantou o sistema nacional de esportes no Brasil e criou as organizações esportivas nacionais e estaduais, regulamentando-as, disciplinando-as e tendo autoridade sobre todos os seus atos até a década de 1980. Em 1988, com a promulgação da Constituição o esporte passou a ser lei neste país e com a Lei 9.615 de 1998 o esporte de alto rendimento continuou sendo monitorado e regulado pelo Estado. Assim, a questão central deste estudo foi: como as leis nacionais criadas para o esporte influenciaram na governança corporativa das confederações e federações dos esportes olímpicos durante o período de 1941 a 2013? A abordagem metodológica definida é qualitativa, exploratória, descritiva, documental e bibliográfica; duas confederações e duas federações esportivas foram tomadas como estudos de caso. A triangulação das informações documentais, das entrevistas semiestruturadas e das teorias sobre gestão e governança corporativa e no Terceiro Setor trouxe importantes resultados e ampliou a discussão na direção de uma visão mais complexa. Como contribuições este estudo apresenta cronologicamente os conceitos, as atribuições e o controle legal e administrativo do Estado sobre a governança das organizações esportivas, de 1941 até 2013. Também estuda as características destas organizações esportivas, como sendo do Terceiro Setor e a aplicabilidade dos conceitos e princípios de governança para entendimento das necessidades da gestão, propondo algumas práticas. Com base nos estudos documentais, no referencial teórico e nas entrevistas concluiu-se que as leis influenciaram e influenciam na governança das organizações esportivas.

Submitted by Nadir Basilio (nadirsb@uninove.br) on 2016-05-17T16:00:45Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Erivaldo da Silva Carneiro Junior.pdf: 2187858 bytes, checksum: 2375d7752e23682b42e4612c32d63b21 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-05-17T16:00:45Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Erivaldo da Silva Carneiro Junior.pdf: 2187858 bytes, checksum: 2375d7752e23682b42e4612c32d63b21 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-01-27 / This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the level of voluntary disclosure and the cost of debt of soccer clubs in Brazil. As theoretical basis, we used the Theory of Disclosure studied by Verrechia (2001), in the case of the present study Efficiency-based research, as well as being shown the calculations of capital costs, such as presentation of national and international research the subject. Regarding the methodology, the sample was formed by convenience, totaling 20 clubs studied during 2008-2012, to the level of disclosure and the control variables, and from 2009 to 2013, for the cost of debt. The analysis of disclosure and the calculations of the cost of debt, liquidity, obtaining gross revenue and auditing information were obtained from the DFP (Financial Statements) and when possible extrapolated to other statements published by the clubs. Was made an adaptation to the metric of voluntary disclosure of Murcia (2009), which originally had 93 items and in the end, for adaptation to the reality of sport were 73, divided into three groups: economic (33), social (14) and environmental (34). Analysis was made of the disclosure by the club, which gave the overall ranking and group. Calculating the cost of capital was carried out by club and then was made a general ranking of clubs with this variable. The statistical tool used was the panel data analysis, which according tests indicated the regression in fixed effects in cross-section, with an explanatory power of the variables of 16.62%. The research hypothesis can not be proven because of the statistical insignificance of the variables, while indicating that there is an inverse relationship to the cost of capital. As study limitation, the lack of standardization was checked in DFP by the clubs, often making it difficult to obtain the data for analysis and panel data technique is indicated for longer time series and is indicated to be made new studies with larger series. / Este trabalho teve como objetivo investigar a relação entre o nível de disclosure voluntário e o custo de capital de terceiros dos clubes de futebol no Brasil. Como fundamentação teórica, foi utilizada a Teoria da Divulgação estudada por Verrechia (2001), tratando-se o presente estudo de uma pesquisa baseada em Eficiência, além de serem demonstrados os cálculos dos custos de capital, como a apresentação de pesquisas nacionais e internacionais sobre o assunto. Com relação à metodologia, a amostra foi formada por conveniência, totalizando 20 clubes estudados no decorrer de 2008 a 2012, para o nível de disclosure e as variáveis de controle, e de 2009 a 2013, para o custo de capital de terceiros. A análise do disclosure bem como os cálculos do custo de capital de terceiros, liquidez, obtenção da receita bruta e informações sobre auditoria foram obtidas a partir das DFPs (Demonstrações Financeiras Padronizadas) e quando possível extrapolada para outras demonstrações publicadas pelos clubes. Foi feita uma adaptação à métrica de disclosure voluntário de Murcia (2009), que originalmente possuía 93 itens e no final, para adequação à realidade do esporte ficaram 73, divididos em três grupos: econômico (33), social (14) e ambiental (34). Foi realizada análise do disclosure por clube, que originou o ranking geral e por grupo. O cálculo do custo de capital foi realizada por clube e em seguida foi feito um ranking geral dos clubes com esta variável. A ferramenta estatística utilizada foi a análise de dados em painel, que de acordo testes realizados, indicou a regressão nos efeitos fixos na cross-section, com um poder de explicação das variáveis de 16,62%. A hipótese de pesquisa não pode ser comprovada por conta da insignificância estatística das variáveis, embora indicando que existe uma relação inversa com o custo de capital. Como limitação do estudo, foi verificada a falta de padronização nas DFPs por parte dos clubes, dificultando muitas vezes a obtenção dos dados para análise e a técnica de dados em painel é indicada para séries de tempo mais longas, sendo indicado que sejam feitos novos estudos com séries maiores.

A fitness center service quality measure was tested with 151 respondents to confirm a 19-item, five-factor model. The results substantiated the SQAS-19 as an adequate measure of fitness center service quality in that it continued to demonstrate that service quality is a multidimensional construct. Alpha and construct reliability coefficients found within the current study were relatively consistent with prior findings that support the use of this more parsimonious and less invasive version of a fitness center service quality assessment.Subscribe to JPRA

Objective: Our objective was to measure fourth grade elementary students' levels of physical activity (PA) during school hours in multiple settings/activities. Methods: Fourth grade students' PA levels were measured in physical education (PE) classes, playground free play, and playground-based cross-curricular instruction using accelerometers, pedometers, and SOFIT observation methods. Results: PE provided the highest levels of moderate-to-vigorous PA (accelerometers [F(2, 32) = 7.84, p < .01], pedometers [F(2, 198) = 49.6, p < .01], and the SOFIT observational method [F(2, 121) = 22.37, p < .01]). Conclusions: Whereas PE yielded the highest levels of PA, it fell short of the recommended daily guidelines. Free play and cross-curricular activity may supplement PE to reach the overall daily PA guideline levels.

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Objectives: This study investigated chronic changes in cell free DNA (cf-DNA) throughout a collegiate soccer season. The relationship between cf-DNA, C-reactive protein (CRP), creatine kinase (CK), testosterone (T), cortisol (C), testosterone-cortisol ratio (T:C), body mass and body composition were also examined. Design: Longitudinal study design with repeated measures and group comparisons.Methods: Twenty three NCAA Division I male soccer players were divided into two groups. Starters were placed in Group 1 (G1) and non-starters were placed in Group 2 (G2). cf-DNA, CRP, CK, T, C, T:C, body mass and body composition were taken three times, corresponding to pre-season, approximately mid-season and immediately after the concluding the season.Results: In G1, cf-DNA, CRP, CK, cf-DNA %∆, CRP %∆ and, CK %∆ were all statistically higher at T2 and T3 than T1. In G2, CRP %∆ was statistically higher at T2 than T1. In G2, cf-DNA %∆, CRP %∆ and CK %∆ were higher at T2 and T3 than T1.Conclusions: This suggests that cf-DNA may be a useful marker that can reflect accumulated soccer training and competitive stressors.

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This descriptive study examines whether high school counselors are equipped to advise potential recruits on new NCAA academic eligibility regulations. It highlights the NCAA’s new Division I academic eligibility regulations in effect for current seniors in high school (entering collegiate class of 2016) and gives an overview of academic rule changes within the national governing body. The enhanced academic eligibility rules increase minimum GPA and test score as well as mandates strict core course requirements, prioritizing the role of a high school counselor in the entire process. The study will seek to examine the knowledge of high school counselors on new NCAA academic eligibility rules, the resources available to them and those needed to better assist potential recruits from underserved backgrounds. This study will focus on high school counselors employed in California at underserved schools characterized by those receiving Title I wide funding from the federal government. The majority of students at Title I wide institutions are minorities and first generation students and these populations rely heavily on their high school counselors for college knowledge. In many cases, athletic scholarships are these student’s only means of obtaining a collegiate degree; highlighting the need to examine the knowledge and resources high school counselors have and need to properly advise potential NCAA student-athletes. High school counselors need information and resources specific to NCAA academic eligibility regulations to help student-athletes from underserved backgrounds keep their collegiate dreams alive.

Small-scale sport events have been argued to be sustainable form of tourism development for communities (Gibson, 1999). The purpose of this study was to analyze four small-scale sport events all operated by NIGSA (Nómadas International Group SA) in the Magallanes region of Chile. The four events at the core of this study were: Patagonian Expedition Race, Patagonian International Marathon, Ultra Trail Torres del Paine, and the Ultra Fiord which operate partially or completely inside the Torres del Paine National Park. As a biosphere reserve established by the United Nations, Torres del Paine National Park requires a sustainable perspective of event sport tourism. A 2011 alteration of biosphere reserve qualification criteria from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has heightened the need for protection, preservation, and responsible management of Torres del Paine National Park and the small-scale sport events being studied. This document includes sustainability and event sport tourism literature, a detailed methodology, findings and discussion from the data collected, and a few suggestions for the industry and event organizers. This study aimed to reveal development potential or lack thereof as a result of small-scale event sport tourism in the Torres del Paine National Park. Thus, this report addressed the main question: are the annual small-scale sport events hosted by the NIGSA a sustainable form of sport event tourism in a biosphere reserve and its extended host community?