"You Measure Us and You Depress Us": Healthism and the Subjective Impact of Body Measurements on Secondary School Students.

This study explores adolescents' subjective experiences when facing body measurements at school, performed to evaluate the effects of a school-based intervention to promote physical activity. Three semi-structured interviews (n = 3) and two focus groups (n = 7 and 3) were conducted with adolescents after measuring some variables related to their weight and adiposity. Observational data (n = 88) collected by the two researchers in charge of the measurements were also obtained. Findings derived from our thematic analysis question the suitability of body measurements as social contexts where the core ideas of healthism emerge. Some adolescents lived body measurements as negative social experiences, promoting body dissatisfaction, social comparison, embarrassment, and simplistic associations between health and body shape, which could hinder their adherence to healthy habits. We emphasize the role of qualitative research when evaluating pre/posttests of school-based intervention studies, not just the interventions themselves, to generate knowledge to improve research protocols and prevent unwanted psychological outcomes in participants.

How Does the Family Influence the Physical Condition and Health of Children in a Rural Environment?

The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess physical conditions related to health status and establish relationships with influencing factors such as family structure, educational level, and parental professional occupation in the infant stage of three to five years in a rural setting. The sample included 205 children between 3 and 5 years of age from rural areas (<10,000 inhabitants) from the region of Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). Fitness level was measured using the PREFIT battery; influencing factors were assessed with a family information questionnaire. The results showed significant differences in all the analyzed variables of physical condition and between genders at each of the educational levels except for body mass index. Boys performed better than girls on cardio-respiratory fitness tests, muscle strength in both hands, speed-agility, and longitudinal jump tests for boys aged three, while girls performed the test better at four years. The type of family structure was not correlated with any of the variables of physical condition; a lower level of education of the father and mother and the professional occupation of the mother were correlated with a higher body mass index. As a main conclusion, physical condition related to health seems to be affected by influencing factors such as educational level and family professional occupation, especially of the mother, but the type of family structure does not have as much influence. There are few studies in children from three to five years of age in exclusively rural areas, so the data in this study provides relevant and innovative information, while opening research to cater to this population group.

Revistas iberoamericanas de Educación Física/Ciencias del Deporte presentes en Web of Science: evaluación y desafíos / Ibero-American journals of Physical Education/Sport Sciences included in Web of Science: Evaluation and challenges / Revistas ibero-americanas de Educação Física/Ciência do Esporte presentes em Web of Science: avaliação e desafios

Resumen En este artículo se evalúan varias dimensiones estratégicas de ocho revistas iberoamericanas de Educación Física/Ciencias del Deporte (cinco brasileñas, dos españolas y una portuguesa) presentes en la nueva plataforma Web of Science. Con ello se pretende reflexionar sobre los desafíos próximos a los que deben enfrentarse y también ser útil en la mejora de la calidad de estas publicaciones. El análisis se realizó sobre los fascículos editados en 2012 y a partir de la información disponible en sus versiones electrónicas. Los resultados muestran que, en general, la transparencia y la gestión del proceso editorial son mejorables y que la internacionalización y la visibilidad de las revistas son todavía débiles.

Abstract In this article, several strategic dimensions from eight Ibero-American journals of Physical Education/Sports Sciences (five Brazilian, two Spanish and one Portuguese) included in the new Web of Science platform are evaluated. It is aimed to both refl ect on the coming challenges they will face and be useful in improving the quality of these publications. The analysis was performed from the 2012 published issues and from the information available in their websites. The results show that, overall, transparency and management of the editorial process are improvable and that their internationalization and visibility are still weak.

Resumo Este artigo avalia várias dimensões estratégicas de oito revistas de Educação Física/ Ciências do Esporte da Ibero América (cinco brasileiras, duas espanholas e uma portuguesa) presente na nova plataforma Web of Science. Este é refletir sobre os próximos desafios que eles enfrentam e também ser útil para melhorar a qualidade dessas publicações. A análise foi realizada sobre os números publicados em 2012 e com base nas informações disponíveis em versões eletrônicas. Os resultados mostram que, em geral, a transparência e a gestão do processo editorial podem ser melhoradas e que a internacionalização e a visibilidade das revistas ainda são fracas.

Variabilidad de la actividad física en adolescentes españoles de 17-18 años en función del tipo de jornada y época del año / Vabiability of physical activity in 17-18 year-old spanish adolescents by type of day and season

The aim of this study was to analyze the variability of physical activity levels, according to the season (winter, autumn) and type of day (weekend, school day), in a sample of 395 Spanish adolescents aged 17-18 years old. Physical activity was measured with the Four by one-day physical activity questionnaire. Adolescents showed more energy expenditure in winter (M = 39.97 Kcal/kg/day) than in autumn (M = 37.31 Kcal/kg/day), and during the weekend (M = 39.29 Kcal/kg/day) than the school day (M = 37.99 Kcal/kg/day). Chi-square tests showed that more teens were 'active' and 'moderately active' in these periods in which there were also more energy expenditure. Nevertheless, in autumn adolescents showed more energy expenditure during the school day (M = 38.56 Kcal/kg/day) than the weekend (M = 36.06 Kcal/kg/day), while the opposite happened in winter (M = 42.52 Kcal/kg/day during weekend and M = 37.41 Kcal/kg/day during school day). Results from this study indicate season and type of day may influence adolescents’ physical activity levels, but differently compared to other countries or geographical areas. According to this specific variability, several strategies for the promotion of physical activity in the most inactive periods of the week and the year are suggested (AU)

El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la variabilidad de los niveles de actividad física de una muestra de 395 adolescentes españoles de 17-18 años, según la estación del año (otoño, invierno) y el tipo de jornada (entre semana, fin de semana). La medida de la actividad física se llevó a cabo a través del cuestionario de recuerdo Four by one-day physical activity questionnaire. Los adolescentes presentaron mayor gasto energético en invierno (M = 39.97 Kcal/kg/día) que en otoño (M = 37.31 Kcal/kg/día), y en fin de semana (M = 39.29 Kcal/kg/día) que en jornada escolar (M = 37.99 Kcal/kg/día). Las pruebas Chi-cuadrado muestran que hay más adolescentes ‘activos’ y ‘moderadamente activos’ en estos periodos en los que también hay mayor gasto energético. No obstante, en otoño los jóvenes presentaron mayor gasto energético durante la jornada escolar (M = 38.56 Kcal/kg/día) que en fin de semana (M = 36.06 Kcal/kg/día), mientras que en invierno ocurrió lo contrario (M = 42.52 Kcal/kg/día en fin de semana y M = 37.41 Kcal/kg/día durante la jornada escolar). Los resultados de este estudio indican que la estación del año y el tipo de jornada pueden afectar a los niveles de actividad física de los adolescentes, pero de modo distinto en comparación con otros países o zonas geográficas. En función de esta variabilidad particular, se plantean diversas estrategias para la promoción de la actividad física en los periodos más inactivos de la semana y el año (AU)

Estudio comparativo de cinco revistas de Ciencias del Deporte indizadas en WoS / Comparative study on five sport science journals indexed in Wos

La inclusión de las revistas en la Web of Science constituye un importante reconocimiento para sus comunidades científicas, pero los editores deben seguir mejorando su calidad. Por ello se realiza este trabajo de evaluación consistente en la comparación de cinco revistas españolas y brasileñas de ciencias del deporte a partir de 15 indicadores de transparencia, gestión editorial, visibilidad e internacionalización. Los resultados muestran la necesidad de ampliar la información que ofrecen, agilizar los procesos para reducir el tiempo entre recepción y publicación de los artículos y mejorar el factor de impacto. Como estrategias editoriales para incrementar los niveles de excelencia se proponen: enfatizar la internacionalización de las autorías, moderar la tasa de autocitas, aumentar la circulación por redes sociales e incorporar servicios de valor añadido (AU)

The inclusion of journals in the Web of Science is an important recognition for their scientific communities, but editors have to continue to improve their quality. this is the reason why this study evaluates five Brazilian and Spanish journals of Sport Sciences through a comparison of 15 indicators of transparency, editorial management, visibility and internationalization. The results show the need to broaden their information, the agility of their editorial processes to reduce the time between submission and publication of articles, and improve their impact factor. Among the editorial strategies to increase their excellence, we propose the following: emphasize the internationalization of authorship, moderating the amount of selfcitations, increase circulation via social networks and incorporate other value added services (AU)

Creencias y actitudes hacia un profeesor de educación física en silla de ruedas: un estudio de caso / Beliefs and attitudes toward a physical education teacher in a wheelchair: a case study

En este trabajo se analizan las creencias y actitudes hacia un profesor de Educación Física en prácticas condiscapacidad motora. Se trata de un estudio de casos cualitativo donde se utiliza la entrevista, para conocer las opinionesdel profesor en prácticas y del tutor, y el cuestionario, para indagar las creencias y actitudes del alumnado. Los resultadosrevelan una actitud positiva del alumnado hacia la labor docente del profesor. No obstante, la mitad de ellos cree que sudiscapacidad es una dificultad limitante para enseñar actividades prácticas, especialmente para realizar demostraciones. Trasel practicum, solamente dos estudiantes reconocieron que sus actitudes y creencias respecto a la labor docente de unprofesor con discapacidad motora habían variado en un sentido positivo (AU)

This paper analyses the beliefs and attitudes towards a trainee PE teacher with a motor disability a.Interviews and a questionnaire were used in a qualitative case study. The results show a positive attitude by the studentstowards the disabled trainee’s teaching. However, half of the students believed that his disability is a handicap in teachingphysical activities, especially when presenting exercises. Only two students admitted that their beliefs and attitudes towardshis teaching had changed in a positive way after the practicum (AU)

Las revistas españolas de ciencias del deporte incluidas en el Catálogo Latindex / As revistas espanholas em Ciências do esporte incluidas no Catálogo Latindex / Spanish journals in sport sciences indexed in Latindex Catalogue

Este artículo analiza las revistas españolas de Ciencias del Deporte que recoge el Catálogo Latindex. Se examinan las principales características editoriales de dichas publicaciones, el contenido que ofrecen en Internet y la evolución de la presencia de las revistas españolas en el Catálogo desde 2004. También se analiza el cumplimiento de siete indicadores básicos para valorar la calidad editorial de las publicaciones, seleccionados de entre los criterios del Sistema Latindex. Los datos obtenidos permiten trazar un panorama de la situación de estas revistas en España, destacando la mejora producida durante los últimos años en su normalización, indización en bases de datos y adaptación a la edición electrónica.

This article analyses Spanish journals in sport sciences included in Latindex Catalogue. Specifically, editorial features of these publications, on-line content and evolution of Spanish journals since 2004 are examined. In order to asses the editorial quality of those journals, it is also considered the fulfilment of seven basic indicators within the criteria provided by Latindex. Data provide a scenario of Spanish journals, emphasizing an improvement in their normalization, indexation and adaptability to electronic edition in last years.

Este artigo analisa as revistas espanholas em ciências do esporte incluídas no Catálogo Latindex. Examinam-se as principais características editoriais das publicações, o conteúdo que oferecem na Internet e a evolução da presença das revistas espanholas no Catálogo desde 2004. Também são analisados sete indicadores básicos para avaliar a qualidade editorial das publicações, selecionados dentre os Critérios Latindex. Os dados obtidos permitem traçar um panorama da situação destas revistas na Espanha, destacando a melhora produzida durante os últimos anos em sua normalização, indexação em bases de dados e adaptação à editoração eletrônica.