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The aim of this study was to explore the perceived psychosocial benefits of a three-month exercise program for 10 older adults with amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment, a condition in which memory loss is the main symptom. Qualitative data were collected by observation (research diary) and 20 semi-structured interviews with the participants (10) and...
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Regular physical activity is a promising strategy to treat and prevent cognitive decline. The mechanisms that mediate these benefits are not fully clear but physical activity is thought to attenuate the harmful effects of chronic psychological stress and hypercortisolism on cognition. However, the circadian pattern of cortisol secretion...
Regular physical activity is protective against and beneficial for Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), dementia, and Alzheimer´s disease. The mechanisms underlying these benefits remain unknown although it has been suggested that exercise-induced changes in the circadian pattern of cortisol secretion may be implicated. Fitness, salivary cortisol level...
This paper is based on a previous initial analysis of a cooperation project with a
social entity in the Canton of Otavalo (Ecuador), aimed to include physical activity and
games in the integral service for the elderly living in indigence. In order to gather information
about the context of the target population, their previous experiences and expec...
This paper is based on a previous initial analysis of a cooperation project with a social entity in the Canton of Otavalo (Ecuador), aimed to include physical activity and games in the integral service for the elderly living in indigence. In order to gather information about the context of the target population, their previous experiences and expec...
The number of neurodegenerative diseases associated to aging, such as Alzheimeŕs disease (AD), is rapidly increasing. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is diagnosed when a person presents cognitive deficits, usually memory related, but still does not meet criteria for a diagnosis of dementia. It is usually considered a transitional phase between norm...
The aim of this study was to establish the action procedure for teachers when faced with a specific educational need in the area of physical education. We designed an investigation based on the Delphi method of three rounds. The first group of participants included five university professors with a high degree of theoretical knowledge about the inc...
Hospitalization processes are known to increase depressive symptoms arising among elderly population. Meanwhile, dysregulation of cardiac autonomic function has been suggested to link depression and cardiovascular mortality. In this context, analysis of heart rate variability (HRV) is emerging as a powerful mortality risk stratifier clinical tool....
Resumen Tradicionalmente, la actividad física adaptada ha sido utilizada para conseguir efectos terapéuticos y rehabilitadores en las personas con discapacidad. Actualmente, los educadores relacionados con la actividad física y deporte adaptado pretenden hacer ver a la sociedad en general que las personas con discapacidad pueden practicar actividad...
Tradicionalmente, la actividad física adaptada ha sido utilizada para conseguir efectos terapéuticos y rehabilitadores en las personas con discapacidad. Actualmente, los educadores relacionados con la actividad física y deporte adaptado pretenden hacer ver a la sociedad en general que las personas con discapacidad pueden practicar actividades físic...
This study examined the relationships among social factors, individual differences and intrinsic motivation in the sports context, using Achievement Goal Theory as a framework. Participants were 173 amateur athletes (80 with disabilities and 93 without disabilities) who completed measures of goal orientations, intrinsic motivation, and perception o...
A partir de los resultados de una investigación anterior realizada sobre estilos de aprendizaje de los estudiantes de magisterio de Educación Física en el que se aplicó el cuestionario Honey & Alonso de Estilos de Aprendizaje (CHAEA) propuesto por Alonso (1992) se observó que no se encontraban plenamente identificados con ninguno de los estilos de...
Tradicionalmente, la actividad física adaptada ha sido utilizada para conseguir efectos terapéuticos y rehabilitadores en las personas con discapacidad. Actualmente, los educadores relacionados con la actividad física y deporte adaptado pretenden hacer ver a la sociedad en general que las personas con discapacidad pueden practicar actividades físic...
