La ansiedad en deportistas universitarios durante la cuarentena por COVID-19 / Ansiedade nos atletas universitários durante a quarentena pela COVID-19 / Anxiety andcollege athletesduring the quarentine for COVID-19

Un nuevo virus denominado COVID-19, comenzó a esparcirse en Wuhan (China) desde finales del 2019, y ahora se encuentra por todo el mundo. Este virus, además de aumentar el riesgo de muerte por infección, también aumenta la presión psicológica en la humanidad. Se tomaron muestras de estudiantes universitarios de las diferentes facultades de la UANL, mediante el uso de muestreo conglomerados, los cuales respondieron a una batería de cuestionarios que incluía la Escala de Trastorno de Ansiedad Generalizada conformada de 7 ítems (GAD-7). Se recibieron 1,658 respuestas. Los resultados indicaron que el 0,6% de los encuestados experimentaron ansiedad severa, el 1.8% ansiedad moderada y 12,1% ansiedad ligera. Asimismo, los factores Viviendo en Áreas Urbanas (RM = 0.818, IC 95% = 0.702 –0.914), Estabilidad de Ingresos Familiares (RM = 0.723, IC 95% = 0.633 –0.807) y Viviendo con Padres (RM = 0.752, IC 95% = 0.585 –0.952) fueron protectores contra la ansiedad. Practicar un deporte colectivo fue un factor de riesgo para la ansiedad. Según el estudio se sugiere que la salud mental de los deportistas sea controlada durante la contingencia provocada por la epidemia del COVID-19. (AU)

Um novo vírus denominado COVID-19, começou a se espalhar em Wuhan (China) desde o final de 2019, e agora é encontrado em todo o mundo. Esse vírus, além de aumentar o risco de morte por infecção, também aumenta a pressão psicológica sobre a humanidade. Amostras de atletas das diferentes faculdades da UANL foram obtidas por meio de amostragem por conglomerado, que respondeu a uma bateria de questionários que incluiu a Escala de Transtorno de Ansiedade Generalizada composta por 7 itens (GAD-7). 1,658 respostas foram recebidas. Os resultados indicaram que 0,6% dos entrevistados experimentaram ansiedade severa, 1.8% ansiedade moderada e 12.1% ansiedade leve. Da mesma forma, os fatores Morar em Áreas Urbanas (OR = 0.818, IC 95% = 0.702 –0.914), Estabilidade da Renda Familiar (OR = 0.723, IC 95% = 0.633 –0.807) e Morar com os Pais (OR = 0.752, IC 95 % = 0.585 –0.952) eram protetores contra a ansiedade. Praticar um esporte coletivo era um fator de risco para ansiedade. De acordo com o estudo, sugere-se que a saúde mental dos alunos seja acompanhada durante ocontingente causado pela epidemia de COVID-19. (AU)

A new virus called COVID-19, began to spread in Wuhan (China) since the end of 2019, and is now found all over the world. This virus, in addition to increasing the risk of death from infection, also increases psychological pressure on humanity. Samples were taken from college students from the different UANL faculties, using cluster sampling, which responded to a battery of questionnaires that included the 7-ítem Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7) and those asking about the basic information of participants. We received 1,658 responses. 1,658 responses were received. The results indicated that 0.6% of the respondents experienced severe anxiety, 1.8% moderate anxiety, and 12.1% mild anxiety. Likewise, the factors Living in Urban Areas (OR = 0.818, 95% CI = 0.702 -0.914), Stability of Family Income (OR = 0.723, 95% CI = 0.633 -0.807) and Living with Parents (OR = 0.752, 95 CI % = 0.585 -0.952) were protective against anxiety. Practicing a team sport was a risk factor for anxiety. According to the study, it is suggested that sports students' mental health be monitored during the contingency caused by the COVID-19 epidemic (AU)

Esportes de aventura versus exercícios e esportes: considerações sobre as regulações motivacionais de adolescentes / The role of self-determination theory on adolescent choices: adventure sports versus others physical activities / Deportes de aventura versus ejercicios y deportes: consideraciones sobre las regulaciones motivacionales de adolescentes

Objetivou-se neste estudo comparar as motivações de praticantes de esporte de aventura a outras modalidades e verificar se as motivações predizem as escolhas de atividade física. Trata-se de um estudo transversal com 2.757 adolescentes. A regulação externa é menor nos esportes de aventura (0,52±0,75), comparada a outras modalidades (0,71±0,86). A regulação identificada (aventura 2,44±1,09 ­ outras modalidades 2,21±1,08; p=0,035) e a regulação intrínseca (aventura 2,95±0,99 ­ outras modalidades 2,56±1,16; p=0,01) são maiores para os esportes de aventura. A regulação intrínseca está associada à escolha por esportes de aventura (OR = 0,71; IC 95% = 0,54 ­ 0,93). Adolescentes que escolhem esportes de aventura são mais autodeterminados, favorecendo a manutenção da atividade física no lazer.

This study aimed to verify motivational differences and associations between adventure sport, and other physical activities choices. A cross-sectional population-based study of 2,757 adolescent students from south of Brazil. External regulation was lower in adventure sports (0,52±0,75) compared to others (0,71±0,86). However, identified regulation (adventure 2,44±1,09 ­ others 2,21±1,08; p=0,035), and intrinsic regulation (adventure 2,95±0,99 ­ others 2,56±1,16; p=0,01) was higher in adventure sports. Intrinsic regulation was associated to adventure sport in leisure-time (OR = 0,71; IC 95% = 0,54 ­ 0,93). We confirm the important link between autonomous motivation and adventure sports. Adventure sports may be important for physical activity maintenance in young people.

Este estudio objetivó comparar y asociar las motivaciones de practicantes de deporte de aventura a otros deportes. Estudio transversal de base poblacional con 2.757 adolescentes de la gran Florianópolis. La regulación externa es menor (0,52 ± 0,75) para los deportes de aventura comparado a otras modalidades (0,71 ± 0,86). La regulación identificada (aventura 2,44 ± 1,09 - otras modalidades 2,21 ± 1,08; p = 0,035) y regulación intrínseca (aventura 2,95 ± 0,99 - otras modalidades 2,56 ± 1,16; p = 0,01) es mayor para el deporte de aventura. La regulación intrínseca está asociada a la elección por deportes de aventura en el ocio (OR = 0,71, IC 95% = 0,54 - 0,93). Los deportistas de deportes de aventura son más autodeterminados y los deportes de aventura pueden favorecer la iniciación y el mantenimiento de la actividad física.

Motivation and factors affecting sports participation: a cross-sectional study on female medical students in Pakistan.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the factors associated with participation of Pakistani female students in organised sports at a university in a rural setting in Pakistan. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted during March and April 2017 at the Peoples University of Medical & Health Sciences for Women, Nawabshah in the Sindh province of Pakistan, and comprised undergraduate female students who got injured during the "Sports Week" organized at the university and visited the on-site physiotherapy camp. Data collection tools included physical activity and leisure motivation scale, sport motivation scale, and athlete fear avoidance questionnaire. SPSS v20 was used for data analysis. RESULTS: Of the 403 students participating in the Sports Week, sports injuries were reported by 127(31.51%) students. Regular physical activity was reported by only 28(22%) participants. Overuse was the most common cause of sports injuries 67(52.8%). Ankle was the main affected site 31(24.4%). The most common injury types were cramps 59(46.5%) and sprains 58(45.7%). Use of improper technique was observed in 61(48%) students. The most common intrinsic motives were 'enjoyment', with a mean value of 21.3±2.71, and 'to know' 21.71±5.2. The most common extrinsic motives were 'physical condition', with a mean value of 21.51±2.81, and 'identified regulation' 21.74±5.6. CONCLUSIONS: Prevalence of sports injuries in female university students was high. The students should be trained about the proper way of sports participation.

Predictors of Academic Achievement among Physical Education and Sports Undergraduate Students.

Although a number of studies have attempted to determine the antecedents, correlates, and consequences of students' academic performance, there are few studies in the literature that examine the correlates of academic achievement for physical education and sports undergraduate students. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the academic achievement of first-year physical education and sports students and their sociodemographics, attitudes towards the teaching profession, personality traits, and achievement goal orientations. The participants of the study consisted of 127 (67% male) physical education and sports students, ranging in age from 16 to 30 years old when they began their studies. Participants responded to a questionnaire to determine their sociodemographic characteristics, their attitudes towards the teaching profession in their high school years, their core self-evaluations, and their achievement goal orientations. Pearson correlation analysis results showed that students' first year grade-point average (GPA) was associated with gender, high school GPA, core-self evaluations, and mastery-approach achievement goal orientation. Results of the regression analysis suggested that the three variables that predicted the students' first year GPA were their mastery-approach scores, attitudes towards the teaching profession in high school years, and high school GPA. In order to prevent academic failure in physical education and sports students, those who do not have a mastery-approach goal orientation and who had a low high school GPA should be identified at the beginning of the academic year, so that educational interventions can be directed at these students.

Prevalence and risk factors of low back pain among undergraduate students of a sports and physical education institute in Tunisia.

Introduction : For obvious reasons, athletes are at greater risk of sustaining a lumber (lower) spine injury due to physical activity. To our knowledge, no previous studies have examined the prevalence of low back pain (LBP) in a Tunisian sports and physical education institute. Aim : To assess the prevalence of LBP in different sports among students studying in a sports and physical education institute in Tunisia, to determine the causes of the injuries, and to propose solutions. Methods : A total of 3,379 boys and 2,579 girls were studied. A retrospective cross-sectional survey was conducted on a group of students aged 18.5-24.5 years at the Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax to estimate the prevalence of LBP and its relation to the type of sports. Data on age, weight, height, smoking, and the sport in which the student was injured in the low back were collected from the institute health service records from 2005 until 2013. Results : LBP was reported by 879 of the 5,958 study participants (14.8%). The prevalence of LBP was significantly higher (p<0.001) in females (17.6%) than in males (12.5%). LBP prevalence did not differ by body mass index or smoking habit (p>0.05). The sports associated with the higher rates of LBP were gymnastics, judo, handball, and volleyball, followed by basketball and athletics. Conclusion : LBP is frequent among undergraduate students of a sports and physical education institute in Tunisia. It is strongly associated with fatigue after the long periods of training in different sports. Gymnastics, judo, handball, and volleyball were identified as high-risk sports for causing LBP.

Oxford Grading Scale vs manometer for assessment of pelvic floor strength in nulliparous sports students.

OBJECTIVES: To compare pelvic floor muscle strength in nulliparous sports students measured using the modified Oxford Grading Scale and a Peritron manometer; and to compare the manometric measurements between continent and incontinent subjects. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. All subjects were evaluated twice on the same day; first by vaginal digital examination and subsequently by vaginal pressure using a Peritron manometer. PARTICIPANTS: Forty-three nulliparous female sports students [mean age 21 (standard deviation 4) years] from the Sports Faculty of the University of Porto. RESULTS: This study found a significant moderate correlation between the Oxford Grading Scale score and peak pressure on manometry (r=0.646, P=0.002). Mean maximal strength for the entire group was 70.4cmH2O (range 21 to 115cmH2O). Out of 43 subjects, 37% (n=16) demonstrated signs of incontinence. On manometry, no significant differences were found in vaginal resting pressure or peak pressure between the continent and incontinent groups. CONCLUSIONS: There was moderate correlation between peak pressure on manometry and the Oxford Grading Scale score. Peritron manometer measurements of pelvic floor muscle contractions showed no significant differences in vaginal resting pressure and peak pressure in continent and incontinent subjects.