Learning and evaluation of human anatomy content in Sports Sciences through Surf videos

The current pandemic due to Covid-19 and its consequent social distancing has accelerated the transformation of traditional education towards online education. However, this transformation has been adapted at a technological level, but not pedagogically. This study has aimed to analyze the acquisition of anatomical knowledge of CAFD students using videos and static images of surfing managed through a blog. A total of 106 students from the CAFD degree at the University of Murcia completed this work. In addition, an exam containing five questions on the anatomy applied to surfing was carried out to analyze the effect on learning after viewing the videos/images. After the statistical analysis, a percentage of correct answers of 66.0%, 51.9%, 62.3%, and 63.2% was observed for questions 1, 2, 4 and 5. This methodology, based essentially on an analysis of movement, allows a functional understanding of the anatomy of the locomotor system in the adventure sport of surfing. These results show a practical and novel methodology for the development of online teaching. Furthermore, they reveal the broad scope for improving the teaching of anatomy in CAFD through the combined use of new technologies.

Effectiveness of family connections intervention for family members of persons with personality disorders in two different formats: Online vs face-to-face.

Introduction: Personality disorders (PD) have a serious impact on the lives of individuals who suffer from them and those around them. It is common for family members to experience high levels of burden, anxiety, and depression, and deterioration in their quality of life. It is curious that few interventions have been developed for family members of people with PD. However, Family Connections (FC) (Hoffman and Fruzzetti, 2005) is the most empirically supported intervention for family members of people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Aim: The aim of this study is to explore the effectiveness of online vs face-to-face FC. Given the current social constraints resulting from SARS-CoV-2, interventions have been delivered online and modified. Method: This was a non-randomized pilot study with a pre-post evaluation and two conditions: The sample consisted of 45 family members distributed in two conditions: FC face-to-face (20) performed by groups before the pandemic, and FC online (25), performed by groups during the pandemic. All participants completed the evaluation protocol before and after the intervention. Results: There is a statistically significant improvement in levels of burden (η 2 = 0.471), depression, anxiety, and stress (η 2 = 0.279), family empowerment (η 2 = 0.243), family functioning (η 2 = 0.345), and quality of life (µ2 η 2 = 0.237). There were no differences based on the application format burden (η 2 = 0.134); depression, anxiety, and stress (η 2 = 0.087); family empowerment (η 2 = 0,27), family functioning (η 2 = 0.219); and quality of life (η 2 = 0.006), respectively). Conclusions: This study provides relevant data about the possibility of implementing an intervention in a sample of family members of people with PD in an online format without losing its effectiveness. During the pandemic, and despite the initial reluctance of family members and the therapists to carry out the interventions online, this work shows the effectiveness of the results and the satisfaction of the family members. These results are particularly relevant in a pandemic context, where there was no possibility of providing help in other ways. All of this represents a great step forward in terms of providing psychological treatment.

Adaptability to social distancing due to COVID-19 and its moderating effect on stress by gender

Introduction. The COVID-19 pandemic, originated in China, has affected millions of people worldwide, leading to various situations such as psychological disorders and diseases that affect people's physical and mental health, and disrupt their quality of life. Objective. To analyze stress levels during social distancing due to COVID-19 by gender and to determine the moderating effect of adaptability to the situation. Method. The study is cross-sectional and quantitative, with a descriptive-correlational scope. The sample consisted of 1,173 Mexican subjects (522 males [44.5%] and 651 females [22.5%]) with an average age of 25.99 years (DT = 11.19;range = 12 - 77 years). Adaptability and perceived stress were measured, obtaining reliability from appropriate instruments. Results. The results indicated that the greater the number of weeks of social distancing, the higher the perceived level of stress. Also, the better people adapt to social distancing, the less stress occurs. Women were observed to have higher levels of stress compared to men. Discussion and conclusion. The findings highlight the importance of adaptability to the stressful situation of the pandemic, because the effect of severe stress on women largely disappears when there is a high level of adaptability to the event.