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Physical inactivity is a worldwide public challenge and a leading risk factor for overweight and obesity. Despite the well-recognized benefits of physical activity (PA), only 29% of European youth meet recommended guidelines of at least 60 minutes of daily moderate-to-vigorous PA. The school setting provides an ideal environment to promote healthy lifestyles among young people as initiatives can target all students and the whole school community. The main goal of the EUMOVE project is to design and implement a comprehensive set of strategies and resources to enable the educational community to promote healthy lifestyles in order to reduce risk factors for non-communicable diseases. EUMOVE project (https://eumoveproject.eu/) is a 3-year project delivered by a collaboration between academic and non-governmental institutions from Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom. The direct beneficiaries of the project will include school leaders, teachers, and parents, and indirect beneficiaries will be primary and secondary students. EUMOVE project will develop a set of strategies and resources such as Physically Active Lessons Toolkit, Real Time Active Breaks Platform, Active School Commuting Toolkit, Learning Units about healthy lifestyles promotion, School Leaders toolkit, Parents Toolkit about promoting healthy lifestyles, and Mobile phone APP. Project dissemination will be implemented across each partner region and includes: Online dissemination through a learning platform, scientific events aimed at teachers and researchers, workshops with teachers including training on how to use the teaching resources, and Workshops with parents providing recommendations for promoting healthy lifestyle in their children. Thus, the EUMOVE project offers evidence-based and innovative resources to be applied by the educational community in the real-world setting to promote PA levels, appropriate diet and sleep habits, and reduce sedentary time amongst children and adolescents across a number of European countries.

Background: This systematic review determines the levels of physical activity (PA) during school hours in children and adolescents. Methods: Studies carried out from January 1987 to December 2019 were retrieved from four databases (Web of Science, Pubmed, Scopus and SportDiscus). Results: Twenty-nine studies were included in this systematic review. Most of them used accelerometers and showed that male and female children accumulated a mean of between 14 and 68 min of moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) during school hours (3–22% of this daily segment), and male and female adolescents of accumulated a mean of between 13 and 28 min of MVPA during this daily segment (3–8% of the school hours). Less than a quarter of children and adolescents reached the recommended 30 min of MVPA during school hours, with notable differences between sexes. Conclusions: These results suggest that the levels of PA during school hours are not enough, and consequently, schools should develop strategies for helping children and adolescents reach the school PA recommendation. Yes

Objetivo: el presente estudio tuvo como objetivo diseñar y validar una escala para evaluar en profesores de Educación Física el uso responsable de las pruebas de condición física relacionadas con la salud. Método: participaron un total de 374 docentes de secundaria (266 hombres y 108 mujeres) de centros educativos pertenecientes a las ocho provincias andaluzas, con edades comprendidas entre 24 y 67 años (41.92 ± 9.24 años). Resultados: en primer lugar, se diseñó un instrumento de 26 ítems, que obtuvo valores de correlación ítemtotal ≥ .35, exceptuando 5 ítems. Posteriormente, se evaluó la estructura interna de la escala, resultando esta pertinente. El análisis estadístico de los ítems y el posterior análisis factorial exploratorio dio como resultado cinco factores (orientación del resultado, uso de estilos participativos, el enfoque educativo, rigor metodoló- gico y refuerzo positivo), con correlaciones positivas y significativas, constatadas mediante análisis factorial confirmatorio, pruebas de invarianza factorial, así como de fiabilidad y validez convergente y discriminante. Los resultados del análisis de propiedades psicométricas de la escala fueron adecuados y permitieron ofrecer un instrumento ad hoc de 15 ítems, con moderados valores de validez y fiabilidad, acreditando su utilidad para valorar en profesores de Educación Física el uso responsable de las pruebas de condición física en sus clases., Objective: The aim of this study was to design and validate a scale that would allow the evaluation in Physical Education teachers the responsible use of physical fitness tests related to health. Method: The sample was composed of 374 secondary school teachers (266 men and 108 women), from educational centers belonging to the eight Andalusian provinces, aged between 24 and 67 years (41.92 ± 9.24). Results: Firstly, a 26-item instrument was designed, which obtained item-total correlation values of ≥ .35, except for 5 items. Then, the internal structure of the scale was evaluated and proved to be relevant. The statistical analysis of the items and the subsequent exploratory factor analysis resulted in five factors (orientation of the result, use of participatory styles, the educational approach, methodological rigor, and positive reinforcement), with positive and significant correlations, confirmed by confirmatory factor analysis, factor invariance tests, as well as reliability and convergent and discriminant validity and reliability. The results of the analysis of psychometric properties of the scale were moderate and allowed us to offer a valid and reliable 15-item an ad hoc instrument, with adequate values of validity and reliability, proving its usefulness the evaluation in Physical Education teachers the responsible use of physical fitness tests in their classes.

Objetivo: el presente estudio tuvo como objetivo diseñar y validar una escala para evaluar en profesores de Educación Física el uso responsable de las pruebas de condición física relacionadas con la salud. Método: participaron un total de 374 docentes de secundaria (266 hombres y 108 mujeres) de centros educativos pertenecientes a las ocho provincias andaluzas, con edades comprendidas entre 24 y 67 años (41.92 ± 9.24 años). Resultados: en primer lugar, se diseñó un instrumento de 26 ítems, que obtuvo valores de correlación ítemtotal ≥ .35, exceptuando 5 ítems. Posteriormente, se evaluó la estructura interna de la escala, resultando esta pertinente. El análisis estadístico de los ítems y el posterior análisis factorial exploratorio dio como resultado cinco factores (orientación del resultado, uso de estilos participativos, el enfoque educativo, rigor metodoló- gico y refuerzo positivo), con correlaciones positivas y significativas, constatadas mediante análisis factorial confirmatorio, pruebas de invarianza factorial, así como de fiabilidad y validez convergente y discriminante. Los resultados del análisis de propiedades psicométricas de la escala fueron adecuados y permitieron ofrecer un instrumento ad hoc de 15 ítems, con moderados valores de validez y fiabilidad, acreditando su utilidad para valorar en profesores de Educación Física el uso responsable de las pruebas de condición física en sus clases. Objective: The aim of this study was to design and validate a scale that would allow the evaluation in Physical Education teachers the responsible use of physical fitness tests related to health. Method: The sample was composed of 374 secondary school teachers (266 men and 108 women), from educational centers belonging to the eight Andalusian provinces, aged between 24 and 67 years (41.92 ± 9.24). Results: Firstly, a 26-item instrument was designed, which obtained item-total correlation values of ≥ .35, except for 5 items. Then, the internal structure of the scale was evaluated and proved to be relevant. The statistical analysis of the items and the subsequent exploratory factor analysis resulted in five factors (orientation of the result, use of participatory styles, the educational approach, methodological rigor, and positive reinforcement), with positive and significant correlations, confirmed by confirmatory factor analysis, factor invariance tests, as well as reliability and convergent and discriminant validity and reliability. The results of the analysis of psychometric properties of the scale were moderate and allowed us to offer a valid and reliable 15-item an ad hoc instrument, with adequate values of validity and reliability, proving its usefulness the evaluation in Physical Education teachers the responsible use of physical fitness tests in their classes.

El elevado abandono deportivo extraescolar preocupa a las organizaciones deportivas. La satisfacción y valor percibido de los usuarios de actividades deportivas extraescolares influye en la continuidad de práctica. Existen relaciones significativas entre las dimensiones de calidad del servicio y cultura organizativa de la organización con la satisfacción y valor percibido del usuario, siendo el factor humano la principal dimensión predictora de calidad percibida. Objetivos del estudio: i) conocer la cultura organizativa que manifiestan los Técnicos deportivos, ii) averiguar la satisfacción, el valor percibido del usuario/a y la cultura organizativa en las diferentes organizaciones y iii) relacionar satisfacción y valor percibido de los usuarios con la cultura organizativa de los Técnicos del deporte extraescolar. Métodos: La población de estudio estuvo formada por 1.080 alumnos/as y 95 Técnicos de actividades deportivas extraescolares de 22 centros de Secundaria. Resultados: La valoración de la satisfacción por los deportistas fue de 4.33±0.78 y del valor percibido fue de 3.72±1.06. La cultura organizativa mostró unos valores medios de 3.63±0.41, siendo la variable Implicación la mejor valorada. Al relacionar cultura organizativa con satisfacción y valor percibido, dio como resultado modelos de regresión lineal conformados por dos variables: Misión con un valor Beta de (coeficientes).173 y de .262 e Implicación con valor Beta (coeficientes).140 y de .198. Conclusión: Una buena cultura organizativa conlleva un aumento de la fidelización, lo que la convierte en un factor más a tener en cuenta en la reducción del abandono deportivo extraescolar y la mejora del beneficio empresarial., The high withdrawal rate in extracurricular sports represents a concern for sports organizations. Satisfaction and perceived value of users of extracurricular sports activities is a reason for continuity in them. There are significant relationships between the dimensions of service quality and organizational culture of the organization with satisfaction and perceived value of users, human factor being the main predictive dimension of perceived quality. Objectives of the study: i) to know the organizational culture expressed by sports technicians, ii) to find out satisfaction and perceived value of users, and the organizational culture in the different organizations and iii) to relate satisfaction and perceived value of users with organizational culture of extracurricular sports technicians. Methods: The study population was composed by 1,080 students and 95 extracurricular sports activities technicians from 22 secondary schools. Results: Satisfaction assessment for athletes was 4.33 ± 0.78 and perceived value was 3.72 ± 1.06. The organizational culture showed average values of 3.63 ± 0.41, the «Implication» variable being the best valued. By relating organizational culture with satisfaction and perceived value, it led to linear regression models consisting of two variables: Mission with a Beta coefficient values of .173 and .262, and Implication with Beta coefficient values of .140 and .198. Conclusion: A good organizational culture leads to increase in loyalty, which points this out as another factor to be taken into account for the reduction of extracurricular drop-out and the improvement of business profit.

Conocer los motivos de práctica deportiva extraescolar de la población escolar permite conocer por qué se elige una actividad y los factores determinantes de permanencia o abandono de esta elección. Objetivos: Conocer los motivos de práctica deportiva de escolares de 12 a 16 años que realizan actividades deportivas extraescolares en Zaragoza. Métodos: La población de estudio estuvo formada por 1080 alumnos de Educación Secundaria en Zaragoza ciudad, durante el curso 2012-2013. El cuestionario utilizado incluyó variables sociodemográficas y la escala MPAM-R. Resultados: Los motivos Disfrute y Social obtuvieron las valoraciones más altas, seguidos de Fitness, siendo los motivos Apariencia y Competencia los menos valorados. Conclusión: la oferta de actividad deportiva extraescolar para deportistas de secundaria de Zaragoza, tendría que satisfacer los gustos de los adolescentes, garantizarsu disfrute, facilitar sus relaciones sociales, y mejorar su salud y apariencia física. Knowing the reasons for out-of-school sports in the population, school allows us to know why an activity is chosen and the determinants of Permanence or abandonment of this election. Objectives: To know the reasons for practicing sports of schoolchildren aged 12 to 16 engaged in sports activities extracurricular activities in Zaragoza. Methods: The study population consisted of 1080 students of Secondary Education in Zaragoza city, during the course 2012-2013. The questionnaire used included socio-demographic variables and the MPAM-R scale. Results: The pleasure and social motives obtained the highest ratings, followed by fitness, the appearance and competition motives being the least valued Conclusion: the offer of out-of-school sports for Secondary school of Zaragoza, would have to satisfy the tastes of the adolescents, guarantee their enjoyment, facilitate their social relationships, and improve their health and physical appearance.

El técnico es una figura clave en la iniciación deportiva, por su influencia y por ser uno de los principales motivos por los que los niños abandonan o continúan con el deporte. Objetivos: conocer el perfil de los técnicos deportivos que conducen las prácticas deportivas extraescolares en Zaragoza. La muestra de estudio estuvo formada por 95 Técnicos de actividades deportivas extraescolares durante el curso 2012-2013. El cuestionario utilizado incluyó variables socio-demográficas y la escala DOCS. El 88.3% fueron varones, con una edad media de 27.87 ± 9.05 años, un 64.4% tenían alguna titulación deportiva, el 70% de técnicos femeninos poseían titulación deportiva y predominaba un nivel de estudios de Bachiller y COU. Conclusión: los Técnicos encargados de conducir las actividades deportivas extraescolares indicaron un predominio del sexo masculino, una media de edad de 28.45 años y un porcentaje medio de titulados deportivos.