Comparative research on the development of college students' physical fitness based on online physical education during the COVID-19 pandemic.

BACKGROUND: There are few studies that focus on the impact of online physical education teaching on college students during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This research focuses on the impact of online physical education among medical school students in China by comparing physical fitness test results for three consecutive years from 2019 to 2021. METHOD: This study is a longitudinal survey. The subjects of the experiments were students enrolled in a medical school who completed a physical fitness test for three consecutive years from 2019 to 2021. The student subjects were divided into two groups, namely, male and female. The test indices included body mass index (BMI), vital capacity (VC), 50-metre run, sit-and-reach, standing long jump, pull-up (male), 1000-metre run (male), sit-ups (female) and 800-metre run (female). Repeated measures ANOVA method was used in physical fitness test indices at three consecutive time points ranging from 2019 to 2021. The Greenhouse-Geisser correction was applied when Mauchly's hypothesis test did not meet the assumption of sphericity, and the Bonferroni method was used for pairwise comparisons. RESULTS: A total of 3360 students (1490 males and 1870 females) completed physical fitness tests in three consecutive years from 2019 to 2021. The proportion of overweight and obesity in male students was significantly higher than that in female students (28.0% vs. 12.7%). For all subjects, in 2020, the BMI and VC indexes improved, while the 800-/1000-metre running indexes declined. In 2021, all indexes except sit-and-reach increased. CONCLUSION: The pairwise comparisons of physical fitness test results from 2019 to 2021 show that online physical education is effective in improving all items except long-distance running. Future research needs to involve a larger and geographically more dispersed sample to further analyse the effectiveness of online physical education.

The cultural curriculum of Physical Education in emergency remote education / O currículo cultural da Educação Física no ensino remoto emergencial / El currículo cultural de Educación Física en educación remota de emergencia

O ensino remoto emergencial foi adotado por algumas redes de ensino brasileiras durante a pandemia de COVID-19. Diante disso, a presente investigação de caráter qualitativo se propôs a analisar dois relatos de experiências escritos por docentes que afirmam colocar em ação o currículo cultural da Educação Física, objetivando identificar os limites e possibilidades da proposta diante das dificuldades impostas pelo contexto pandêmico. A pesquisa evidenciou que essa vertente proporciona a flexibilidade necessária ao ensino remoto emergencial, contribuindo, portanto, para a permanência de um trabalho pedagógico de qualidade e possibilitando a continuidade do distanciamento social, até que seja seguro o retorno às aulas presenciais (AU).

Emergency remote learning was adopted by some Brazilian education networks during the COVID-19 pandemic. In view of this, this qualitative investigation aimed to analyze two experience reports prepared by teachers who claim to put into action the cultural curriculum of Physical Education, aiming to identify the limits and possibilities of the proposal in view of the difficulties imposed by the pandemic context. The research showed that this aspect provides the necessary flexibility for emergency remote teaching, thus contributing to the permanence of quality pedagogical work and enabling the continuation of social distancing, until it is safe to return to in-person classes (AU).

El aprendizaje remoto de emergencia fue adoptado por algunas redes educativas brasileñas durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Ante esto, esta investigación cualitativa tuvo como objetivo analizar dos relatos de experiencia escritos por docentes que pretenden poner en marcha el currículo cultural de Educación Física, con el objetivo de identificar los límites y posibilidades de la propuesta ante las dificultades que impone el contexto pandémico. La investigación mostró que este aspecto brinda la flexibilidad necesaria para la enseñanza remota de emergencia, contribuyendo así a la permanencia de un trabajo pedagógico de calidad y permitiendo la continuación del aislamiento social, hasta que sea seguro regresar a las clases presenciales (AU).

Possibilities of distance education for physical education: analysis of video classes projected for the 4th year of primary education / Possibilidades de ensino remoto para a educação física: análise de videoaulas planejadas para o 4° ano do ensino fundamental / Posibilidades de educación a distancia para la educación física: análisis de las vídeo clases planificadas para el 4º curso de educación primaria

Investigamos os conteúdos de ensino do componente curricular de Educação Física planejados para estudantes do 4° Ano do Ensino Fundamental, por meio da análise de 66 videoaulas veiculadas no Canal YouTube TV Escola Curitiba. Na análise adotamos as técnicas da Análise de Conteúdo (BARDIN, 2011). Evidenciamos, que as propostas contemplaram as unidades Esportes, Jogos/brincadeiras, Lutas, Danças e Ginásticas, oportunizando tanto a construção de saberes conceituais relativos à história, categorização, características e regras, quanto saberes corporais, experienciados na prática dessas manifestações culturais. Consideramos que outros professores possam se beneficiar dos materiais produzidos nas videoaulas, assim como se inspirarem para criar seus próprios canais (AU).

We investigated the teaching contents of the Physical Education curricular component planned for students in the 4th year of elementary school, through the analysis of 66 video classes broadcast on YouTube TV Escola Curitiba. In the analysis adopted the techniques of Content Analysis (BARDIN, 2011). We evidence that the proposals contemplated the Sports, Games/Plays, Fights, Dances and Gymnastics units, providing opportunities for construction of conceptual knowledge related to history, categorization, characteristics and rules, as well as bodily knowledge, experienced the practice of these cultural manifestations. We believe that other teachers can benefit from the materials produced in the video classes, as well as be inspired to create their own channels (AU).

Investigamos los contenidos didácticos del componen-te curricular de Educación Física planificados para alumnos de 4º año de primaria, mediante el análisis de 66 videoclases retransmitidas en el Canal YouTube TV Escola Curitiba. En el análisis adoptamos las técnicas de Análisis de Contenido (BARDIN, 2011). Evidenciamos que las propuestas contemplaron las unidades Deportes, Juegos/Jugadas, Peleas, Bailes y Gimnasia, brindando oportunidades para la construcción de conoci-mientos conceptuales relacionados con la historia, categorización, ca-racterísticas y reglas, y conocimientos corporales, vividos en la práctica de estas manifestaciones. Creemos que otros profesores pueden bene-ficiarse de los materiales de las videoclases, así como inspirarse para crear sus propios canales (AU).

Social distancing and physical education teaching: strategies, technologies, and new learning / Distanciamento social e o ensino de educação física: estratégias, tecnologias e novos aprendizados / Distanciamiento social y enseñanza de educación física: estrategias, tecnologías y nuevos aprendizajes

Resumo Este dossiê temático reúne uma coletânea de artigos acerca das implicações pedagógicas do ensino de Educação Física (EF) durante a pandemia de COVID-19. A pandemia desafiou professores em todo o mundo a se adaptarem ao distanciamento social e às exigências do ensino remoto. Nosso objetivo nesta edição especial é compartilhar e refletir sobre esses desafios e ver que a questão não se trata apenas do uso de tecnologia, mas também de como professores lidam com as implicações para o ensino de uma disciplina como a EF. As histórias compartilhadas fornecem valiosos insights sobre como os professores se adaptam e aprendem novas estratégias e tecnologias para ensinar EF em tempos de distanciamento social.

Resumen Este dossier temático reúne una colección de artículos sobre las implicaciones pedagógicas de la enseñanza de la Educación Física (EF) durante la pandemia de COVID-19. La pandemia ha desafiado a los profesores de todo el mundo a adaptarse al distanciamiento social y a los requisitos de enseñanza en línea. Nuestro objetivo en esta edición especial es compartir y reflexionar sobre estos desafíos y ver que el problema no se trata solo del uso de la tecnología, sino también de cómo los profesores enfrentan con las implicaciones para enseñar una materia como la EF. Las historias compartidas brindan insights valiosos sobre como los profesores se adaptan y aprenden nuevas estrategias y tecnologías para enseñar EF en tiempos de distanciamiento social.

Abstract This "Focus Section" brings together a collection of papers that consider the pedagogical implications of teaching Physical Education (PE) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has challenged teachers around the globe to adapt to social distancing and teaching online requirements. Our goal in this special edition is to share and reflect together on these challenges and see that the issue is not just about the use of technology, but also about how teachers navigate the implications for teaching a subject like PE. The shared stories provide valuable insights into how teachers adapt and learn new strategies and technologies for teaching PE in times of social distancing.

Faculty Perspective Regarding Practical Experience of Adapted Physical Education for Undergraduate Students.

Preparing future physical education professionals to teach adapted physical education (APE) is a responsibility of physical education teacher education (PETE) programs. Furthermore, there is limited literature on practicum and/or field experiences as a part of APE courses from the perspective of faculty members. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore faculty views in relation to the practical experiences in undergraduate APE courses. Structured interviews were conducted with faculty members of higher education institutions in the U.S. There were five study participants in this study. Thematic analysis was employed for data analysis. The findings included three subthemes: (a) quality of quantity, (b) need for diversity in practical experiences, and (c) practical experience pertaining to APE courses. Practical experience in APE courses is an integral part of professional preparation for undergraduate students in kinesiology programs. There are no exact criteria for requirements across the states; however, students could maximize their learning by engaging in diverse APE practicum settings. The instructor of APE courses should provide clear guidelines and feedback for students. Instructors of APE courses must also consider the institutional and environmental context prior to planning and implementing practical experiences to provide successful learning experiences for students.

Evaluate teaching quality of physical education using a hybrid multi-criteria decision-making framework.

The teaching quality evaluation of physical education is an important measure to promote the professional development of physical teachers, improve the quality of school teaching and personnel training. It is helpful for students to achieve all-round development and better meet the needs of modern talents in the new era. This study aims to establish a novel MCDM (multi-criteria decision-making) framework for evaluating teaching quality of physical education. First, PFNs (picture fuzzy numbers) are suggested to reflect dissimilar attitudes or preferences of decision makers. Then, the typical SWARA (Step-wise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis) model is modified with PFNs to calculate the weights of evaluation criteria. Considering that some criteria are non-compensatory during the evaluation process, the idea of ELECTRE (elimination and choice translating reality) is introduced to obtain the ranking results of alternatives. Specially, the MAIRCA (Multi-Attribute Ideal-Real Comparative Analysis) method is extended to construct the difference matrix in a picture fuzzy environment. Last, the hybrid MCDM model is utilized to assess the teaching quality of physical education. Its superiority is justified through comparison analyses. Results show that our approach is practicable and can provide instructions for the teaching quality evaluation of physical education.

[Temporal analysis of the inclusion of Physical Education Professionals and Residents in the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) from 2009 to 2021]. / Análise temporal da inserção de Profissionais e Residentes de Educação Física no Sistema Único de Saúde de 2009 a 2021.

Physical Education is one of the categories featured in the SUS workforce. An ecological time series study, based on the National Registry of Health Establishments, was conducted to analyze the inclusion of Physical Education Professionals (PEFs) and residents in the SUS between 2009 and 2021. The scope of the article was to establish a panorama of the inclusion of Physical Education and analyze the distribution of PEFs and residents in the different regions. An increase of 476.01% in the number of PEFs and 10,366.67% among residents was revealed. The PEF rate per 100,000 inhabitants increased by 13.7% per year from 2009 to 2021, with an increase of 28.1% between 2009 and 2014 and 7.8% between 2014 and 2019, and a decrease of 3.4% between 2019 and 2021. The resident rate increased by 36.2% per year between 2009 and 2021, with a 45.9% increase between 2009 and 2017 and 18.7% between 2017 and 2021. Regional inequalities in the distribution of PEFs and residents were revealed, with the highest concentration, in 2021, in the Northeast and South regions, respectively. The increase in PEFs and residents in the SUS can be linked to policies and programs of physical exercise and activities, while the decrease is possibly related to the Previne Brasil Program and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dentre as categorias que fazem parte da força de trabalho do SUS está a Educação Física. Por meio de estudo ecológico de séries temporais, com base no Cadastro Nacional de Estabelecimentos de Saúde, os objetivos do artigo foram analisar a inserção de Profissionais de Educação Física (PEF) e residentes no SUS entre 2009 e 2021 com vistas a traçar um panorama da inserção da Educação Física e analisar a distribuição de PEF e residentes entre as diferentes regiões. Foi revelado um aumento de 476,01% no número de PEF e de 10.366,67% entre os residentes. A taxa de PEF por 100.000 habitantes aumentou 13,7% ao ano entre 2009 e 2021, com aumento de 28,1% entre 2009 e 2014 e de 7,8% entre 2014 e 2019, e redução de 3,4% entre 2019 e 2021. A taxa de residentes aumentou 36,2% ao ano entre 2009 a 2021, com aumento de 45,9% entre 2009 e 2017 e de 18,7% entre 2017 e 2021. Foram reveladas desigualdades regionais na distribuição de PEF e residentes, com maior concentração, em 2021, respectivamente nas regiões Nordeste e Sul. O aumento de PEF e residentes no SUS pode ser relacionado com políticas e programas de práticas corporais e atividades físicas, enquanto o decréscimo, possivelmente, se relaciona com o Programa Previne Brasil e à pandemia de COVID-19.

Physical Activity Time and Intensity in Physical Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

With the COVID-19 outbreak, schools have experienced difficulty providing moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) to their students, which should normally account for at least 50% of children's physical education (PE) class time. We aimed to determine the intensity of physical activity (PA) within PE classes at various grade levels to compare children's in-class PA with the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommended guidelines. Thus, 301 students (1st to 12th grade) participated in the investigation. Children were evaluated during the PE classes with different typologies and durations. We assessed PA intensity using accelerometry and grouped data into either sedentary-to-light PA (SEDLI) or MVPA. Each child was assessed using both the time spent in PA (hours:minutes:seconds) and the percentage of time spent in PA versus other class activities. We found that, in the second-grade level group (fifth and sixth grades), girls spent more time in MVPA intensity than boys. Additionally, two-hour PE classes doubled the SEDLI for students in the third-grade group, and polythematic classes (those with more than one sport) promoted more MVPA level time than monothematic classes (only one sport). Concerning PA intensity during PE classes, 31-43% of the PE class total time was spent in MVPA but presented short duration and did not usually persist for 10 consecutive minutes (59% of the time). Children spent a large amount of time at the SEDLI intensity, considered insufficient for PA health benefits. Finally, to meet WHO guidelines for PA intensity, PE classes will need to increase MVPA time and reduce non-active periods between activities.

The impact of Blackboard Collaborate breakout groups on the cognitive achievement of physical education teaching styles during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The rapid spread of COVID-19 has forced schools and universities to close. Globally, education systems face unprecedented challenges, and learning management systems (LMS) are the only solution. The current study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a Blackboard collaborative breakout group on the cognitive achievement of physical education teaching styles. The quasi-experimental method involved creating two groups: one experimental and one control, with the experimental group using Blackboard collaborative breakout groups and the control group relying exclusively on online lectures and continuing with the same method without breakout groups. The study sample consisted of 40 students who were randomly assigned and divided equally into the two groups. Based on the research sample, homogeneity within the group and equivalence between groups in terms of age, Grade Point Average (GPA), and high intelligence test (IQ) were evaluated. The results showed that the experimental group's cognitive achievement was superior to that of the control group. Therefore, the design of the learning process enhances student collaboration, participation, and reinforcement. Additionally, the experimental group retained the learning outcomes for a month after the cessation of all teaching and learning processes. To conclude, giving a lecture using webinar tools such as Blackboard Collaborate Ultra does not necessarily mean achieving the intended educational goals. As a result, it is necessary to look for ways to integrate active learning strategies, such as collaborative learning, to enhance student involvement in distance learning.

Students' Perceptions in Online Physical Education Learning: Comparison Study of Autonomy, Competence, and Relatedness in Saudi Students during the COVID-19 Lockdown.

The interest in the efficiency of online learning was and remains a major concern to researchers especially during the worldwide pandemic crisis (COVID-19). Nonetheless, there is a lack of studies focusing on students' perceptions in online physical education (PE) learning sessions. Based on the self-determination theory (SDT), the present investigation aimed to explore psychological need satisfaction (PNS) to understand the autonomy, competence, and relatedness of Saudi PE students during the online sessions undertaken during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. PE students (N = 321, 161 females and 160 males) completed an online questionnaire composed of demographic characteristics, grade point average (GPA), sleep and physical activity (PA) habits, and the physical education autonomy relatedness competence scales (PE-ARCS). A t-test and one-way ANOVA were conducted and revealed that female students presented higher PNS compared with males. Students practicing PA had higher autonomy values than those not practicing PA (p = 0.001). However, no differences were recorded concerning competence and relatedness perceptions. The groups practicing walking, aerobic exercise, muscular training, and specialty training had higher values in autonomy and relatedness. The groups that slept for more than six hours a night, had previous experience with online learning, and had a GPA of more than three recorded higher PNS values. Correlation analysis showed high interdependence of the three PNS variables as well as with the variables of gender, experience with online learning, sleep hours, and type of PA practiced, but not with GPA or frequency of PA practice. The PNS values regarding online PE sessions were (i) higher in female students compared with males and (ii) related to previous experience in online learning, GPA, sleep habits, and type of PA. Walking, aerobic exercise, muscular training, and training in a specialty affected both autonomy and competence perception; however, relatedness was mainly affected by walking activity. Therefore, it is necessary to support ICT knowledge of students with low GPAs and to encourage them to adopt balanced sleep and physical activity habits to increase their perceptions of autonomy, competence, and relatedness in online PE lessons.

COVID-19 pandemic and changes in children's physical activity in a rural US community: a mixed methods study.

OBJECTIVES: To examine differences in rural community children's moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and participation in out-of-school activities from fall 2019 to fall 2020 and explore enacted PA opportunity modifications post initial COVID-19 disruption. DESIGN: Mixed methods study using the validated Youth Activity Profile (YAP), administrator reports and stakeholder surveys and semistructured interviews. SETTING: Children and community stakeholders from one rural US Great Plains community in the state of Nebraska were recruited. PARTICIPANTS: Third through fifth graders in fall 2019 (n=144) and fall 2020 (n=174) reported MVPA and participation in out-of-school activities using the YAP. School administrators reported weekly physical education (PE) and recess minutes. Community stakeholders reported pandemic-related changes in community social structures in semistructured interviews (n=4) and surveys (n=19). RESULTS: Average daily MVPA minutes increased from 2019 to 2020 (75.0 vs 81.3, SE=1.6, p<0.05). Minutes of MVPA increased during: school hours (MD=2.7, SE=0.5, p<0.5); out-of-school time on weekdays (MD=3.9, SE=1.3, p<0.5); and on weekends (MD=5.5, SE=2.4, p<0.5). On average, fewer children participated in youth sport (42.5% vs 47.2%), youth clubs (10.3% vs 16.0%) and other out-of-school activities (24.1% vs 38.2%) in 2020, compared with 2019. Weekly PE/recess minutes increased from 208.3 to 241.7 from 2019 to 2020. Stakeholder surveys revealed community-driven modifications to PA opportunities, and interviews suggested children played outside more frequently, especially when school was closed and out-of-school activities were shut down. CONCLUSIONS: Increased minutes of PE and recess, and decreased out-of-school activity participation may have increased children's overall free play and MVPA during the pandemic. Free play was an important contributor to children's PA during the pandemic and should be prioritised by educators, coaches and other leaders of child PA opportunities. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT03380143.

Rapid cycle adaptation of a classroom-based intervention to promote equity in access to youth physical activity.

Our objective was to systematically adapt Interrupting Prolonged sitting with ACTivity (InPACT), a classroom-based physical activity intervention, for home delivery to equitably increase access to structured youth physical activity opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key steps in the rapid-cycle research adaptation process included: (Step 1) identifying partner organizations; (Steps 2 and 3) engaging in problem and knowledge exploration to examine the problem from different perspectives; (Steps 4 and 5) initiating solution development and testing by selecting an intervention and adapting the format and content for home delivery. Using Rapid RE-AIM to guide online assessment and refinement of InPACT at Home; and (Step 6) utilizing dissemination strategies to extend the reach of the program. Core elements of the InPACT program that were retained included: the use of exercise videos, maintenance of the intervention dose, and teacher-led physical activities. Key adaptations included: utilization of physical education specialists to develop the exercise videos, incorporation of health messaging in videos, and utilization of dissemination strategies (intervention website) to reach K-12 students across the state. Intervention website reach included all 83 counties in Michigan, but goals were not met for website pageviews (5,147; 85% of goal) and video view duration (7 min 19 sec; 37% of goal). Accordingly, dissemination was expanded to include public television broadcasting (monthly viewers: 500,000) and videos were shortened to 8 minutes. Dissemination and implementation science frameworks guided the rapid adaptation of an existing intervention, InPACT, to equitably increase access to structured youth physical activity opportunities at home during the pandemic.

The role of school physical education on adolescents' fitness levels during the pandemic period from COVID-19: An observational study of the Italian scientific high school-section sport and physical activity.

Objectives: In Italy, in 2013, a new school curriculum with a sport character was established in high schools, called Sports High School (SHS). The aims of this study were: (1) to assess the fitness levels of SHS students who, respecting all the safety rules to limit the spread of COVID-19, practiced physical education (PE) at school with continuity for almost all of 2021, and to compare them with Traditional High School (THS) students; (2) to evaluate as the SHS may have influenced the fitness levels in adolescents. Methods: This is a case-control study in which thirty participants were enrolled (SHS: n = 15; THS: n = 15). To assess the fitness levels, the following tests were administered: the Static Baropodometric and Stabilometric Analyses, the Counter Movement Jump (CMJ), and the Handgrip test. All these tests were administered when the non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) for COVID-19 allowed the resumption of PE lessons (T0) and 2 months after their resumption (T1). Results: Unpaired t-test between SHS (T0) vs. THS (T0) showed significant differences between: Handgrip test Dx and Handgrip test Sx (both p < 0.001), Surface Sx foot and Surface Dx foot (both p < 0.05), and CMJ (p < 0.001). These results were also confirmed in T1. The performance analysis between T0 and T1 of both SHS and THS showed improvements in SHS: Handgrip test Dx (p < 0.05; d = 0.57), Handgrip test Sx (p < 0.01; d = 0.87), and CMJ (p < 0.05; d = 0.59). Pearson's analysis of the results of the tests showed significant strong correlations between: Handgrip test Dx and Handgrip test Sx (R = 0.959; p < 0.001), Handgrip test Dx and CMJ (R = 0.881; p < 0.001), Handgrip test Sx and CMJ (R = 0.893; p < 0.001). The same analysis showed significant but moderate correlations between: Surface foot Sx and CMJ (R = 0.489; p < 0.01), Surface foot Sx and y-mean (R = 0.485; p < 0.01), Surface foot Dx and CMJ (R = 0.444; p < 0.05). Conclusions: This study is in agreement with the literature showing that the quarantine period and the NPIs for COVID-19 caused a decrease in fitness levels in adolescents. Our results showed that students of SHS recorded higher strength performance both in the Handgrip test and in the CMJ.

Psychometric properties of the cultural mix coping inventory for stressful situations using physical education teachers: a multidimensional item response theory analysis.

The incidence of the COVID-19 pandemic heightened the levels of stress of not only students but for teachers, particularly physical education (PE) teachers. The reference to PE teachers is due to their role in engaging students in practical in-person lessons after the resumption of school. Previous literature has revealed that PE teachers exhibit significantly increased levels of anxiety, fear, tension and uncertainty that they could contract the virus during these lessons. Given this scenario, there is a growing need for identifying a suitable coping scale which can accurately measure coping strategies employed these teachers. This research assessed the psychometric properties of the 16-item coping inventory using a multidimensional item response theory approach. The study surveyed 484 PE teachers through the convenience sampling technique, after which the cultural mix coping instrument was administered to them. The findings of this study confirmed the 4-factor structure of the coping measure which is consistent with the original measure. Results further revealed that a modified 14-item compared to the original 16-item coping inventory was optimal in measuring coping strategies among PE teachers. The study concluded that the 14-item cultural mix coping inventory was appropriate, applicable and reproducible to the PE teachers' population.

Ringing the bell for quality P.E.: What are the realities of remote physical education?

BACKGROUND: To date, few data on the quality and quantity of online physical education (P.E.) during the COVID-19 pandemic have been published. We assessed activity in online classes and reported allocated curriculum time for P.E. in a multi-national sample of European children (6-18 years). METHODS: Data from two online surveys were analysed. A total of 8395 children were included in the first round (May-June 2020) and 24 302 in the second round (January-February 2021). RESULTS: Activity levels during P.E. classes were low in spring 2020, particularly among the youngest children and in certain countries. 27.9% of students did not do any online P.E. and 15.7% were hardly ever very active. Only 18.4% were always very active and 14.9% reported being very active quite often. In winter 2020, we observed a large variability in the allocated curriculum time for P.E. In many countries, this was lower than the compulsory requirements. Only 65.7% of respondents had the same number of P.E. lessons than before pandemic, while 23.8% had less P.E., and 6.8% claimed to have no P.E. lessons. Rates for no P.E. were especially high among secondary school students, and in large cities and megapolises. CONCLUSIONS: During the COVID-19 pandemic, European children were provided much less P.E. in quantity and quality than before the pandemic. Countermeasures are needed to ensure that these changes do not become permanent. Particular attention is needed in large cities and megapolises. The critical role of P.E. for students' health and development must be strengthened in the school system.

Teaching physical education: the narrative of a future teacher / La enseñanza de la educación física: la narrativa de una futura docente / Ensinando educação física: a narrativa de uma futura professora

Resumen El covid ha modificado la cotidianeidad de una estudiante de magisterio (en la mención de educación física), su forma de aprender y relación con las tecnologías. La metodologia será la cualitativa-narrativa, con el propósito de conocer y compreender el parecer de Pao. Mientras que los resultados evidencian su pasión por el fútbol sala feminino, además de mantener una alta estima a la educación como factor de transformación social y ve en las tecnologías un acicate para el cambio y mejora docente, para su autoformación y la necesidad de atender al currículo de manera más abierta y flexible. Ella presenta a la familia, como un valor para la educación de los menores, o la educación física, como una posibilidad para dar respuesta al sedentarismo o la obesidad.

Resumo Covid mudou a vida diária de uma professora estudante (na menção da educação física), sua maneira de aprender e sua relação com as tecnologias. A metodologia será qualitativa-narrativa, com o objetivo de conhecer e compreender a opinião de Pao. Os resultados mostram sua paixão pelo futsal feminino, bem como sua alta estima pela educação como fator de transformação social, e ela vê a tecnologia como um incentivo para a mudança e o aperfeiçoamento dos professores, para sua auto-formação e para a necessidade de lidar com o currículo de uma forma mais aberta e flexível. Ela apresenta a família como um valor para a educação das crianças, ou a educação física como uma possibilidade de responder a estilos de vida sedentários ou à obesidade..

Abstract Covid has changed the daily life of a student teacher (in the mention of physical education), her way of learning and her relationship with technologies. The methodology will be qualitative-narrative, with the purpose of knowing and understanding Pao's opinion. The results show her passion for women's indoor football, as well as her high esteem for education as a factor of social transformation, and she sees technology as an incentive for change and teacher improvement, for her self-training and the need to deal with the curriculum in a more open and flexible way. She presents the family as a value for the education of children, or physical education as a possibility to respond to sedentary lifestyles or obesity.

Physical activity for health, covid-19 and social media: what, where and why? / Atividade física para saúde, covid-19 e mídias sociais: o quê, onde e por quê? / Actividad física para la salud, covid-19 y medios sociales: ¿qué, dónde y por qué?

Resumo Este estudo concentra-se no uso de mídias sociais por professores de Educação Física (EF) para o ensino de atividade física para saúde durante a pandemia de covid-19. Com base na pesquisa apreciativa e utilizando uma metodologia de teoria fundamentada em dados (Grounded Theory), a análise de duas entrevistas e uma tarefa digital permitem apresentar três principais temas: (1) Mídias Sociais como Ferramenta de Ensino; (2) Um Legado Digital Duradouro?, e; (3) Desigualdade do Aprendizado Remoto. Esses temas destacam a urgência em utilizar mídias sociais quando os espaços físicos da EF foram removidos, o reconhecimento de que o ensino poderia ser diferente no futuro e os desafios inerentes aos espaços digitais. Em conclusão: (1) defendemos a efetiva formação inicial e continuada de professores e no uso positivo de tecnologias digitais; (2) sugerimos que atividades on-line futuras incorporadas ao aprendizado, e; (3) exigir aos governos ações para nivelar as desigualdades tecnológicas.

Resumen Este estudio se centra en el uso de los medios sociales por parte de los profesores de Educación Física (EF) para enseñar actividad física para la salud durante la pandemia de covid-19. Con base en la investigación apreciativa y utilizando una metodología teórica fundamentada en datos (Grounded Theory), el análisis de dos entrevistas y una tarea digital permiten presentar tres temas principales: (1) Medios Sociales como Herramienta de Enseñanza, (2) ¿Un Legado Digital Duradero?, y (3) Desigualdad del Aprendizaje Remoto. Estos temas destacan la urgencia de utilizar medios sociales cuando los espacios físicos de la EF fueron suspendidos, el reconocimiento de que la enseñanza podría ser diferente en el futuro y los desafíos inherentes a los espacios digitales. En conclusión, (1) abogamos por la efectiva formación inicial y continua de profesores en el uso positivo de las tecnologías digitales, (2) sugerimos que actividades online futuras sean incorporadas al aprendizaje, y (3) demandar a los gobiernos acciones para nivelar las desigualdades tecnológicas.

Abstract This study focuses on Physical Education (PE) teachers' use of social media to teach physical activity for health during the covid-19 pandemic. Drawing on appreciative inquiry and utilising a grounded theory methodology, analysis of two interviews and a digital task allow us to present three main themes: (1) Social Media as a Teaching Tool, (2) A Lasting Digital Legacy?, and (3) Inequity of Remote Learning. These themes highlight the rush to utilise social media when the physical spaces of PE were removed, the recognition that teaching could be different in the future, and challenges inherent to digital spaces. In concluding we: (1) advocate for effective initial teacher education and ongoing professional development in the positive use of digital technologies, (2) suggest that future online activities incorporate learning, and (3) urge governments to do more in terms of levelling out technological inequalities.

Physical education remote teaching in narrative: on the ruptures and learning in experiences with technology / O ensino remoto de educação física em narrativa: entre rupturas e aprendizados na experiência com a tecnologia / Enseñanza online de la educación física en narrativa: sobre las rupturas y aprendizajes en experiencias con tecnología

Resumo A literatura tem apostado na compreensão coevolutiva entre tecnologia e educação destacando o professor como peça-chave neste processo. O objetivo do texto é problematizar a vivência pedagógica de uma professora de Educação Física da rede estadual de ensino durante a pandemia de covid-19, sob as lentes do neotecnicismo e das literacias emergentes. Adotou-se a metodologia qualitativa a partir dos estudos narrativos, dos casos pedagógicos e suas contribuições para formação docente. Como resultados percebeu-se o sentimento de incompetência para lidar com plataformas digitais, o apoio de uma rede de colaboração por pares, a urgência do "como utilizar ferramentas tecnológicas" e, em segundo plano, "o que ensinar". Considera-se, por fim, que pensar o ensino remoto de Educação Física na pandemia é mais do que pensar em tecnologia, mas antes é refletir sobre como o professor se forma pela experiência e as possibilidades de modificação na percepção de aula de Educação Física neste contexto.

Resumen La literatura se ha centrado en la comprensión coevolutiva entre tecnología y educación, destacando al docente como elemento clave en este proceso. Este texto tiene como objetivo problematizar la experiencia pedagógica de una profesora de Educación Física de la red estatal de educación durante la pandemia de Covid-19, bajo el lente del neotecnicismo y de las literacias emergentes. Se adoptó una metodología cualitativa basada en estudios narrativos, casos pedagógicos y sus aportes a la formación docente. Como resultado, se percibió el sentimiento de incompetencia para trabajar con plataformas digitales, el apoyo a una red de colaboración entre pares, la urgencia de saber "cómo usar las herramientas tecnológicas" y, en segundo plano, "qué enseñar". Finalmente, se considera que pensar en la enseñanza a distancia de la Educación Física en la pandemia es más que pensar en tecnología, más bien es reflexionar sobre cómo el profesor se forma a partir de la experiencia y las posibilidades de modificar la percepción de las clases de Educación Física en este contexto.

Abstract Literature has focused on the co-evolutionary understanding between technology and education, highlighting the teacher as a key player in this process. The objective of the text is to problematize the pedagogical experience of a Physical Education teacher from the state education network during the Covid-19 pandemic, under the lens of neotechnicism and emerging literacies. A qualitative methodology was adopted based on narrative studies, pedagogical cases and their contributions to teacher training. As a result, it was noticed the feeling of incompetence to deal with digital platforms, the support of a peer collaboration network, the urgency of "how to use technological tools" and, in the background, "what to teach". Finally, it is considered that thinking about remote Physical Education teaching in the pandemic is more than thinking about technology, but rather it is reflecting on how the teacher is formed by experience and the possibilities of modifying the perception of Physical Education classes in this context.

Influence of Hybrid Pedagogical Models on Learning Outcomes in Physical Education: A Systematic Literature Review.

Hybrid implementation of pedagogical models (PMs) helps to overcome the limitations of a single pedagogical model (PM) when it comes to improving student learning outcomes in physical education (PE). Empirical research on hybridizations has grown substantially in recent years, so the purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review on the effects and mechanisms of different hybridizations on students' learning outcomes (i.e., motor, cognitive, affective, and social) in PE. Electronic databases, including ERIC, SCOPUS, EBSCO host, and Web of Science, were used to select intervention studies. After inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied, 17 high-quality studies, published in English peer-reviewed journals, were assessed. Results show that there were seven different hybrid models having impacts on students' learning outcomes, which could be divided into four categories: (1) game performance and technical skills; (2) understanding of tactics and decision-making abilities; (3) motivation, autonomy, and confidence; (4) interpersonal skills, cooperative learning ability, and responsibility. Length of implementation and teachers' familiarity were the main factors that limit the implementation on hybridizations. Future research should consider quasi-experiments with control groups of hybrids versus single models to figure out the advantages of the hybrid model over the single model; including more evidence from different schools, regions, and countries is necessary.

Pedagogical Concerns in Sports and Physical Education for Child Growth and Health Promotion.

Participation in physical activities plays an important role in and positively influences health and well-being [...].