http://hdl.handle.net/10174/29577 2026-04-05T07:48:55Z http://hdl.handle.net/10174/40179 Title: Análisis de la efectividad del último y penúltimo golpeo de la pareja en pádel profesional masculino y femenino Authors: Martín Miguel, Iván; Parraca, Jose A.; Escudero Tena, Adrián; Batalha, Nuno; Muñoz, Diego Abstract: El objetivo del estudio fue analizar las diferencias entre las últimas acciones en pádel (penúltimo y último golpeo de la misma pareja), en función de su efectividad winners y errores), atendiendo a las posibles diferencias entre sexos. Se analizaron mediante observación sistemática un total de 878 puntos correspondientes a 10 torneos del circuito World Padel Tour 2023. Los resultados indican diferencias entre géneros en el último golpeo para finalizar el punto (p<0.001), así como en el último golpeo que acaba en winner (p<0.001), predominando el remate y contra-remate en chicos y bajada de pared y derecha/revés en chicas. En chicos (p<0.001), el remate y contraremate tienden a acabar en winner y volea, derecha/revés, globo y contra-pared en error. En chicas (p<0.001), el remate tiende a acabar en winner y la derecha/revés, globo y contra-pared en error. Respecto al penúltimo golpeo comparando géneros, la volea tiende a ser usado más en chicos la derecha/revés y globo en chicas (p<0.001). En relación a los winners comparando géneros (p<0.001), chicos tienden a usar más la volea y las chicas la bandeja, derecha/revés y contra-remate. Respecto a los errores (p<0.001), la volea tiende a ser el penúltimo golpeo en chicos y el globo en chicas. En conclusión, los datos sobre último y penúltimo golpeo en pádel profesional permitirán conocer con más profundidad el componente táctico de los golpeos para ser utilizado en entrenamiento y competición para optimizar el rendimiento de los jugadores 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10174/40044 Title: Effects of sleep restriction on physical performance test among formative youth-high level padel players Authors: Díaz-García, Jesús; Parraca, Jose A.; Batalha, Nuno; Llanos Muñoz, Rubén; Ramírez, Iván; López-Gajardo, Miguel Angel Abstract: It has been shown that playing padel tournaments impairs the quantity and quality of players' sleep during competition weeks. This study checks the effects of sleep restriction on the physical performance of youth padel players. Voluntarily, 18 youthelite padel players (17.34 ± 1.36) participated in this randomized experimental trial. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index was previously recorded to establish experimental conditions, which were a normal sleep protocol versus a sleep restriction protocol (i.e., 50% of normal sleep time). Following both conditions, reaction time using a psychomotor performance test, upper body power using overhead and lateral medicine ball throws, and specific agility and speed using a previously validated padel-specific test were recorded. Results indicated that sleep restriction significantly impaired visuomotor reaction time (p < .001) and padel-specific agility and speed (p < .001) but did not cause significant changes in strength compared to normal sleep (p = 0.34). Induced sleep restriction impairs two complex tasks such as padel-specific speed and agility as well as visuomotor reaction time. In contrast, the simple strength task was not impaired by this condition. An important practical application derived from the study is that coaches should implement sleep facilitation strategies among players during tournaments. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10174/40042 Title: Het belang van vrij spelen; Hoe nodig je kinderen met autisme uit. Authors: Rieffe, Carolien; Veiga, Guida; de Vos, M.; Mohammadi, M.; Mostafa, M. Abstract: As stated by the United Nations (2013), children have the right to play, defined as playing without adult or external rules, or predefined aims. Its mere purpose is to enjoy oneself, alone or with others. Yet the benefits of play on children’s physical and mental health development are significant. Playing in outdoor areas, like at schoolyards, has an added value, as outdoor play gives children the opportunity to meet one another, but also fresh air, sunlight, and increased physical activity. Question is to what extent playgrounds are based on principles of equity: is a playground accessible for all children, taking into account different needs, preferences and capacities, as is the case for autistic children. In this paper we discuss what basic principles can be used in designing “fair” playgrounds, where all children (with and without autism) can feel safe, welcome, and flourish, eager to explore and experience a sense of freedom and autonomy. 2025-03-31T23:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10174/40022 Title: Effects of a psychomotor intervention on psychomotor profile in institutionalized elderly with mild dependency Authors: Morais, Ana; Pereira, Filipa; Almeida, Gabriela Abstract: Institutionalized elders tend to have a higher dependency on the performance of basic and instrumental activities of daily living, as well as a higher percentage of cognitive defcit and poorer psychomotor performance. This short paper intends to analyze the impact of a psychomotor intervention in psychomotor profle and three specifc components - motor prevalence, cognitive prevalence, and physical constraints, assessed by the Examen Géronto-Psychomoteur (EGP) adapted for Portuguese population. The sample consisted of nine elders (M=77.44yrs; SD=8.99) institutionalized in a nursing home residence, all with mild dependency and cognitive defcit. The intervention was conducted for 30 group sessions. Each session was structured in fve moments: reality orientation activity, warm-up, core activity, cool-down and fnishing ritual. Data analysis was performed with descriptive analysis and Wilcoxon statistical test. The results from data comparison in pre and post-intervention showed signifcant improvements in the psychomotor profle and in the cognitive prevalence component. It was also checked the differences in each elder person for the studied variables. This study aimed to enhance the understanding of the importance of psychomotor intervention in geriatric care, particularly when integrated within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team. 2023-09-30T23:00:00Z