The primary purpose of this study is to determine to what extent pupils who are found to be in the lowest third of their class on sociometric questions, a self-esteem inventory, and an attitude toward school scale can be helped in improving their status by calculated efforts to do so.

Few studies in the sporting realm have been conducted to verify the findings from industrial or organizational settings regarding the strong positive motivational effects of goal setting (Locke et al., 1981). Therefore, the purpose of the present investigation was to determine the effects of three levels of goal difficulty and two levels of feedback on the performance of males undertaking an endurance task. Performance results were analyzed using a 2 x 3 x 2 (feedback x goal difficulty x trials) ANOVA with repeated measures on the last factor. Results indicated a significant goal by trials interaction with both specific difficult goal groups improving from trial one to trial two. The "do best" group showed no significant improvements. It was also found that only the difficult, but not the extremely difficult goal group performed significantly better than the "do best" goal group. No significant differences were found between the two feedback groups. The results are discussed in terms of Locke's (1968) original theory of goal setting.

The present investigation was to determine if combining two mental preparation strategies would be more effective than a single strategy. In Experiment 1, subjects (n=40) performed basketball free-throws (20 shots) using one of these mental strategies: 1) imagery, 2) relaxation, 3)relaxation plus imagery, 4) placebo control. Results indicated a significant main effect with the imagery group performing significantly better than the placebo control group. In Experiment 2, subjects (n=40) performed five trials on an isokinetic leg-strength task using one of the following mental strategies: 1) preparatory arousal, 2) imagery, 3) preparatory arousal plus imagery, 4) placebo control. Results indicated a significant trials main effect with all subjects improving over time. State anxiety results indicated that the combination group exhibited higher levels of anxiety than all other conditions.

Call number: LD2668 .R4 1967 W32

Orientador: Alessandro Moura Zagatto / Banca: Wladimir Rafael Beck / Banca: Rômulo Cássio de Moraes Bertuzzi / Resumo: O presente estudo se propôs a investigar questões relacionadas a validade, reprodutibilidade e sensibilidade de um protocolo alternativo para estimativa do máximo déficit acumulado de oxigênio em apenas uma sessão de esforço supramáximo (MAODALT) em cicloergômetro. Para responder essas questões foram realizados quatro experimentos, que tiveram como objetivos: verificar a validade do MAODALT e a influência da utilização de diferentes intensidades de exercício supramáximo (Experimento 1); verificar possíveis associações entre o MAODALT e as variáveis de desempenho provenientes do teste de Wingate (WAnT) (Experimento 2); verificar a sensibilidade do MAODALT em discriminar indivíduos com diferentes níveis de treinamento (Experimento 3); verificar o efeito da ingestão aguda de cafeína sobre o MAODALT (Experimento 4). No experimento 1, catorze indivíduos moderadamente ativos (26±6 anos) foram submetidos a um teste incremental máximo para determinação do consumo máximo de oxigênio ("V"O2MAX) e da intensidade associada ao "V"O2MAX (i"V"O2MAX), dez exercícios em intensidades submáximas (30-90% da i"V"O2MAX) e oito exercícios em intensidades supramáximas (100-150% da i"V"O2MAX). Ainda, onze ciclistas (28±4 anos) foram submetidos a um teste incremental e a dois esforços supramáximos (teste e reteste) na intensidade que apresentou o melhor nível de concordância com o máximo déficit acumulado de oxigênio determinado de modo convencional (MAODC). No experimento 2, quinze cic... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: The present study was proposed to verify issues related to the validity, reliability and sensibility of an alternative protocol to estimate the maximal accumulated oxygen deficit using only supramaximal effort (MAODALT) in cycling. In order to answer these questions, four experiments were carried out with the following objectives: to verify the validity of MAODALT and the effect of the use of different supramaximal intensities (Experiment 1); to verify possible associations between the MAODALT and performance in the Wingate test (WAnT) (Experiment 2); to verify the sensibility of MAODALT in to discriminate individuals with different training status (Experiment 3); to verify the effect of caffeine acute ingestion on MAODALT (Experiment 4). In the Experiment 1, fourteen active men (26±6 years) performed a maximal incremental test to determine the maximal oxygen uptake ("V"O2MAX) and the intensity associated to "V"O2MAX (i"V"O2MAX), ten submaximal efforts (30-90% da i"V"O2MAX) and eight supramaximal efforts (100-150% da i"V"O2MAX). In addition, eleven cyclists (28±4 years) were submitted to a maximal incremental test and two supramaximal efforts at intensity that presented the best level of agreement with the maximal accumulated oxygen deficit determined by conventional method (MAODC). In Experiment 2, fifteen mountain biking men cyclists (31±5 years) performed a maximal incremental test, a supramaximal effort at 115% of the i"V"O2MAX and a WAnT. In Experiment ... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Mestre

Orientador: Dagmar Aparecida Cynthia França Hunger / Banca: Macioniro Celeste Filho / Banca: Amauri Aparecido Bássoli de Oliveira / Dissertação defendida em Rio Claro / Resumo: Na presente investigação, de natureza qualitativa, objetivou-se reinterpretar e, assim, preservar a memória do processo de reestruturação curricular do curso de graduação em Educação Física, do Departamento de Educação Física, da Faculdade de Ciências, da Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" (UNESP), do campus universitário de Bauru, ocorrido em 1990. Para tanto, realizou-se revisão da literatura e documental, abordando-se o contexto histórico da universidade na Europa e no Brasil, a trajetória da formação profissional em Educação Física e o Currículo na era moderna. Fundamentando-se no método da história oral e conforme a técnica de entrevista semiestruturada, os relatos de um grupo de docentes foram discutidos à luz da literatura, apresentados nos seguintes pontos de análises: a) Constituição da comissão de reestruturação curricular; b) Envolvimento discente na reestruturação do currículo; c) Determinantes na elaboração do currículo; d) O processo da mudança curricular e seus objetivos; e) Mudanças e reflexos da nova estrutura curricular; f) Adversidades, carreira e titulação dos docentes do curso de Educação Física. Evidenciou-se efetiva participação e responsabilidade do coordenador de curso; discreta participação dos estudantes; as principais determinantes se caracterizaram pela urgência na concretização do novo currículo, devido ao prazo estipulado pela Resolução nº 03 de 1987; atualização acadêmica e científica do corpo docente; diminuição da carga horária das disciplinas prático-esportivas; atualização do currículo, frutos de debates acadêmicos ocorridos a partir da década de 80; dificuldade para obtenção da titulação acadêmica como exigência da UNESP após a encampação, especialmente, pelo limitado apoio institucional no que tange ao afastam ... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: In the present research, of a qualitative nature, the objective was to reinterpret and thus preserve the memory of the curricular restructuring process of the undergraduate course in Physical Education, Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Sciences, State University Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho "(UNESP), located in the university campus of Bauru, in 1990. For this purpose, a literature and documentary review was carried out, addressing the historical context of the university in Europe and Brazil, Physical Education and the Curriculum in the modern era. Based on the oral history method and the technique of semi-structured interview, the reports of a group of teachers were discussed by the literature, presented in the following topics: a) Constitution of the curricular restructuring committee; B) Student involvement in curriculum restructuring; C) Determinants in curriculum development; D) The process of curricular change and its objectives; E) Changes and reflections of the new curricular structure; F) Adversities, career and degree of the teachers of the Physical Education course. Effective participation and responsibility of the course coordinator was evidenced; Discreet student participation. The main determinants were characterized by the urgency in the implementation of the new curriculum, due to the deadline stipulated by Resolution nº 03 of 1987; Academic and scientific updating of faculty; Decrease of the hours of practical-sports disciplines; Curriculum update, consequences of academic debates that had occurred since the 1980s; Difficulty to obtain academic qualification as a requirement of UNESP after the expropriation, especially, due to the limited institutional support regarding the withdrawal of teaching activities, the time determined to obtain the degree and entry into Graduate Programs in the area of Physical Education. It was ... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Mestre

Orientador: Suraya Cristina Darido / Resumo: Estudos que se dirigem ao planejamento de ensino, à sistematização e à diversificação dos conteúdos de ensino no âmbito da Educação Física escolar são de fundamental importância em tempos de reestruturações curriculares da educação básica. As propostas curriculares, pelo caráter propositivo que possuem, podem auxiliar na organização do processo de ensinar e aprender, pois apresentam fundamentos didático-metodológicos que podem contribuir com o avanço da aprendizagem dos estudantes e a legitimidade pedagógica da Educação Física. Diante da atual conjuntura, objetivou-se analisar como a construção colaborativa virtual de uma proposta curricular pode contribuir com a Educação Física em um instituto federal localizado no estado de Santa Catarina. Esta pesquisa se caracterizou como um trabalho de cunho qualitativo, de caráter essencialmente colaborativo. A amostra foi composta por seis professores de Educação Física que atuam em um instituto federal. O trabalho de campo constituiu-se, inicialmente, em diagnosticar como os professores desenvolviam as suas práticas de ensino para, então, construir coletivamente uma proposta curricular para o ensino médio integrado. Por fim, realizou-se uma avaliação junto aos colaboradores sobre a referida proposta. Todas as etapas da pesquisa foram desenvolvidas com o auxílio de plataformas virtuais como e-mails, Skype e o Google Docs, os quais possibilitaram a interação com os participantes e a realização da pesquisa. Os dados ob... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Studies aimed at teaching planning, systematization and diversification of teaching contents within the scope of Physical Education at school are of fundamental importance in times of curricular restructuring of basic education. The curricular proposals for the propositional character they have, can help in the organization of the process of teaching and learning, because they present didactic-methodological foundations that can contribute to the advancement of student learning and the pedagogical legitimacy of Physical Education. The objective was to analyze how the virtual collaborative construction of a Curricular Proposal can contribute to Physical Education in a Federal Institute located in the state of Santa Catarina. This research was characterized as a qualitative, essentially collaborative work. The sample consisted of six Physical Education teachers who work in a Federal Institute. The fieldwork initially consisted of diagnosing how teachers developed their teaching practices and then collectively constructing a Curriculum Proposal for Integrated High School. Finally, an evaluation was carried out with the employees on this proposal. All stages of the research were developed with the help of virtual platforms such as e-mails, Skype and Google Docs, which enabled interaction with the participants and the conduct of the research. The data obtained in the initial diagnosis made it possible to verify the main elements that constituted a Curricular Proposal for Physical ... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Doutor

The purpose of this investigation was to determine the effects of a pedometer-based intervention on physical activity and self-efficacy among community college students in wellness classes (N = 154). The intervention included a pretest/posttest physical activity questionnaire, pedometer use, weekly goal setting and self-report of step data via the web. The experimental group wore pedometers daily for ten weeks; the control group wore pedometers for one week at baseline and week ten. Average weekday physical activity increased 29% for the experimental group and decreased 16% for the control group. Data analysis demonstrated a statistically significant difference due to the treatment regarding step count, differences in mean scores for self-efficacy, and a main effect for treatment for BMI. These results support the effectiveness of pedometer use to increase physical activity and self-efficacy in conjunction with a community college health curriculum. / by Henry J. Allen. / Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2009. / Includes bibliography. / Electronic reproduction. Boca Raton, Fla., 2009 Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Periodized training programs seem to augment muscle performance (i.e., hypertrophy, strength and muscle endurance), however, optimal repetition ranges to achieve these adaptations are unclear. Thus, the purpose was to compare high and low repetition daily undulating periodization (DUP) models, with equal volume on performance. Eleven trained, college-aged males were counterbalanced into high (DUPHR) or low (DUP-LR) repetition groups. Subjects performed the squat and bench press 3X/wk. for 8wks. Outcome measures included one-repetition maximum (1RM) bench press, squat, and total strength (TS=squat+bench press), and muscle thickness (MT). 1RM strength increased with no difference between groups. Both groups increased total chest and total body MT (p<0.05); but only DUP-HR increased thigh MT (p<0.05). Effect sizes showed meaningful differences in strength favoring DUP-LR for bench press-1.48 and TS-0.89. Our findings indicate with equal volume, there may be meaningful differences in strength that are repetition-dependent, and varying responses to MT across different muscle groups. / Includes bibliography. / Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2014. / FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection

Orientador: Henrique Luiz Monteiro / Banca: José Luiz Riani Costa / Banca: Tales de Carvalho / Resumo: Diversos estudos têm demonstrado elevada taxa de sedentarismo na população adulta, no Brasil e no mundo. Estudos que buscam verificar a relação dos gastos em tratamentos hospitalares e sua relação com nível de atividade física dos pacientes vinculados a uma cooperativa de saúde através do inquérito telefônico são escassos no Brasil. Objetivo: Explorar possíveis associações entre a prática de atividades físicas habituais, indicadores de morbidade e gastos parauma cooperativa de saúde. Metodologia: Foram avaliados 1.021 usuários com idade 50 anos vinculados a uma cooperativa médica de saúde. As variáveis analisadas foram: i) gastos com o tratamento através de registros dos prontuários de cada paciente no decorrer de um ano com consultas, exames, honorários médicos, taxa hospitalar, materiais e medicamentos, ii) prática de atividade física nos domínios lazer, trabalho, deslocamento, doméstico;iii) estado nutricional. Nos procedimentos estatísticos utilizou-se análise não paramétrica para o tratamento dos dados numéricos, sendo comparadas de acordo com a prática ou não de atividade física por meio do teste de Mann-Whitney.O coeficiente de correlação de Spearman avaliou o relacionamento entre as variáveis. Os resultados considerados significativos para valores de p< 0,05 e o software estatístico Stata (versão 8.0) foi utilizado.Resultados:Das entrevistas consolidadas, 746 eram mulheres (73,1%) e 275 homens (26,9%). A média da idade dos pacientes avaliados de 63,5± 9 anos. Em relação ao estado nutricional observou-se IMC de 23,3 ± 10,1 Kg/m² para as mulheres e de 26,3 ± 5,9 Kg/m² para os homens, sendo 365 com sobrepeso (35,7%) e 213 obesos (20,8%). Observou-se elevada ocorrência de procedimentos para o grupo de doenças osteomusculares e do tecido conjuntivo, fato este que também... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Several studies have shown high rates of physical inactivity among adults in Brazil and worldwide. A sedentary lifestyle is not only personal risk of disease, has a cost to family, society and the individual. Studies that seek to investigate the relationship between costs in hospital and their relationship with physical activity level of patients linked to a cooperative health through the telephone survey are scarce in Brazil. Objective: To explore possible associations between habitual physical activity, morbidity and costs for a health cooperative. Methodology: 1,021 users aged 50 years linked to a cooperative medical health. The variables analyzed were: i) cost of treatment through records in spreadsheet cooperative each patient during a year with appointments, tests, doctors' fees, hospital fees, materials and medicines, ii) physical activity in leisure areas, work, displacement, domestic iii) nutritional status. In statistical procedures we used non-parametric analysis for the treatment of figures, Were compared according to whether or not the practice of physical activity by means of the Mann-Whitney test. The Spearman correlation coefficient assessed the relationship between variables. The results were considered significant for p values <0.05 and Stata statistical software (version 8.0) was used. Results: Of the consolidated interviews, 746 were women (73.1%) and 275 men (26.9%). The average age of patients 63.5 ± 9 years. In relation to nutritional status was observed BMI of 23.3 ± 10.1 kg / m² for women and 26.3 ± 5.9 kg / m² for men, 365 being overweight (35.7%) and 213 obese (20.8%). There was a high occurrence of musculoskeletal diseases and connective tissue as well as the association between the occurrence of diseases of ICD-10 and higher expenses. Found a higher proportion of inactive in transportation... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Mestre