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- A aplicação do modelo de desenvolvimento da responsabilidade pessoal e social a crianças em risco de exclusão social: Um estudo de investigação-ação.Publication . Santos, Fernando; Corte-Real, Nuno; Regueiras, Leonor; Farias, CláudioO processo de desenvolvimento dos jovens tem recebido particular atenção nas últimas décadas. Neste âmbito, um número crescente de investigadores têm-se interessado pelo estudo e implementação do modelo de desenvolvimento da responsabilidade pessoal e social no contexto específico da educação física. Contudo, a informação acerca do papel de mediação efetuado pelo professor no âmbito de aplicação daquele modelo é muito escassa. Nessa medida, o presente estudo de investigação-ação pretendeu examinar o modo como este modelo foi implementado numa escola inserida num bairro social, especificando as estratégias utilizadas pelo professor ao longo do processo de implementação do modelo, em função das dificuldades e constrangimentos encontrados. no decorrer do processo. Participaram nesta investigação um professor de educação física e 19 crianças em risco de exclusão social com idades compreendidas entre os 7 e os 8 anos de idade de uma escola do norte de Portugal. Os dados foram recolhidos através de reflexões escritas, notas de campo e entrevistas aos alunos. Os dados foram analisados com recurso a análise temática indutiva. Os resultados sugerem que a criação de uma relação de confiança com as crianças é um requisito importante para avançar para os níveis mais básicos do modelo e que a construção de um clima de empowerment é uma estratégia válida para desenvolver a responsabilidade. Para promover a transferência, o último nível do modelo, recomenda- -se o aumento da duração de programas com esta configuração.
- Brazilian coaches' role in facilitating positive development through university sportPublication . Gaion, Patricia; Gobbi, Vinicius; Lima, Rhuan; Trindade, Ana; Rathwell, Scott; Santos, FernandoIn recent years, the role of coaches in fostering Positive Development (PD) has been explored within the context of university sport. However, research in non-English speaking countries such as Brazil, which is highly representative of university sport in Latin America, is still scarce. The purpose of this study was to analyze Brazilian coaches' perceptions of their role in facilitating PD within university sport. In total, 16 university coaches from all regions of Brazil were interviewed (14 male and 2 female). Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Findings showed that coaches perceived university sport as a conducive platform for fostering both performance and PD outcomes. However, the coaches found it difficult to articulate PD strategies and identified challenges such as lack of time and organizational support. The present study suggests that PD is not well integrated within the current model of university sport in Brazil and highlights a potential need for PD-focused coach education programs.
- Coaching effectiveness within competitive youth football: youth football coaches’ and athletes’ perceptions and practicesPublication . Santos, Fernando; Corte-Real, Nuno; Regueiras, Leonor; Dias, Cláudia; Martinek, Thomas J.; Fonseca, AntónioCompetitive youth sport can provide solid grounds for positive youth development (PYD). However, there is need to understand if coaches are facilitating these types of outcomes. The purpose of this study was to analyze how competitive youth sport is used to facilitate PYD. The participants in this study were four youth football coaches and 19 adolescent athletes from competitive leagues at north of Portugal. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, field notes and nonparticipant observations. The majority of the coaches communicated appropriately and facilitated positive interactions with youth athletes. Nevertheless, the participants did not implement an explicit approach towards the development of confidence, character, connection and competence (i.e., 4 C’s) which has been linked to less PYD outcomes. Performance outcomes in certain moments superseded PYD ones. Moving forward, coaches need to comprehend how they can use their interpersonal knowledge to integrate the 4 C’s within competitive youth sport.
- Examining Portuguese High School Students’ Attitudes Toward Physical EducationPublication . Pereira, Paulo; Santos, Fernando; Marinho, Daniel A.Portugal ranks fourth among countries with the highest rate of overweight population, considering that 67.6% of the Portuguese population over the age of 15 is overweight or obese. To our knowledge, limited studies have investigated students' attitudes toward physical education in Portugal. Such research is necessary because it can provide valuable insights for policy and application in the curriculum development for physical education, which may eventually increase participation in physical and sports activities. This study analyzed students' attitudes toward physical education (PE) according to sociodemographic variables, including grade level, socioeconomic status, and gender, and their participation in extracurricular sports activities and respective PE grades. The sample comprised 476 high school students (from the 7th, 8th, and 9th-grade levels) from five public schools located in Portugal. The Students' Attitudes toward Physical Education Questionnaire was adapted and validated for use with Portuguese students as a two-factor model. Findings show that students generally have a moderately positive attitude toward PE. However, students' positive attitudes tend to decrease throughout high school, which is particularly significant in the 9th grade. Furthermore, students' attitudes are influenced by gender, extracurricular sports practice, and grades. These findings may help stakeholders reflect on how to frame PE in a more meaningful way to create a solid foundation for maintaining an active lifestyle throughout life. Implications for further research and practice are discussed.
- Exploring the Impact of a TPSR Program on Transference of Responsibility Goals within a Preschool Setting: An Action Research StudyPublication . Santos, Fernando; Miguel, Jacinta; Wright, Paul M.; Sá, Cesar; Saraiva, LindaThe teaching personal and social responsibility (TPSR) model has been extensively used in a vast array of settings. However, few TPSR studies have focused on preschool settings. The purpose of this action research study was to analyze the experiences of a program leader, her preschool children, and their parents throughout a TPSR program focused on transference of responsibility model goals. The participants were 25 preschool children, six parents, and a program leader involved in a preschool setting located in the north of Portugal. Data were collected through reflexive journaling, participant observations, semi-structured interviews, and focus group interviews. Findings suggest the TPSR model could be a useful instructional model for preschool teachers focused on providing social and emotional learning opportunities to their students. In order to foster transference, parents played a pivotal role in this process and were included in the intervention, which appeared to enhance life skill transfer.
- Facilitating Positive Youth Development through Competitive Youth Sport: Opportunities and StrategiesPublication . Santos, Fernando; Martinek, Thomas J.
- How to promote positive youth development in physical education? The experiences of a 5 physical educator and students through the delivery of Project SCORE!Publication . Santos, FernandoConfidence, character, competence and connection have been acknowledged as desired characteristics of positive youth development (PYD)-based programs titled the C's. Based on the 4 C's framework, an online tool called Project SCORE! has been designed to help coaches and parents, or other stakeholders facilitate PYD through a specific set of strategies, objectives and activities. However, research on PYD-focused teacher education programs, specifically using Project SCORE! is still scarce. The purpose of this case study was to analyze the influence of a PYD-focused intervention based on Project SCORE! on a physical education (PE) teacher's and his students' PYD behaviors. The participants were a PE teacher with extensive teaching and coaching experience and seven students involved in this participants' PE class. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews, nonparticipant observations, reflexive journaling and focus group interviews. Findings showed how the PE teacher was able to transition from an unintentional approach towards PYD to an intentional one which resulted in more PYD outcomes reported by his students after the PYD-focused intervention based on Project SCORE!. In addition, his coaching experience have him an unique outlook on how to develop a PYD mandate in PE. Future research should focus on implementing Project SCORE! in a broad array of contexts and understand how parents may be involved in this online platform.
- I Congresso Infantojuvenil do Município de Gondomar - Livro de ResumosPublication . Pinto, Dimas; Cunha, Telmo; Sofia, Aldina; Gonçalves, Inês; Dias, Luís; Ferreira, Marta; Pinto, Nuno; Santos, Fernando; Pinto, Dimas; Cunha, Telmo; Sofia, Aldina; Gonçalves, Inês; Dias, Luís; Ferreira, Marta; Pinto, Nuno; Santos, FernandoO Observatório do Desporto Infantojuvenil do Município de Gondomar tem como objetivo utilizar a investigação e a proximidade com a comunidade enquanto estratégias basilares para que existam experiências desportivas mais positivas. Não obstante, detetam-se diversos desafios na realidade atual. Presentemente, verifica-se que (a) apenas realizar ações de formação sobre o desenvolvimento de jovens é insuficiente para desencadear mudanças de comportamento nos diversos agentes desportivos e decisores políticos; (b) o treinador é um dos agentes responsáveis pela promoção do desenvolvimento positivo de jovens através do desporto, mas existem outros igualmente importantes como os pais, dirigentes e os próprios atletas; e que (c) é necessário avaliar o impacto das ações de formação no âmbito do desenvolvimento positivo de jovens através do desporto. Neste sentido, o Observatório do Desporto Infantojuvenil do Município de Gondomar pretende analisar a eficácia de ações de formação contínua centradas no desenvolvimento positivo de jovens através do desporto nas práticas dos agentes desportivos, bem como promover mudanças estruturais e estruturantes no sistema desportivo. Para este efeito, estão a ser (1) desenvolvidos indicadores de desporto infantojuvenil de qualidade, contextualizados às especificidades do município de Gondomar; (2) construídos instrumentos de avaliação que permitam compreender o grau de implementação desses indicadores; (3) definidas recomendações para os clubes desportivos que pertencem ao município; e (4) promovidas ações de formação dirigidas a pais, treinadores e dirigentes, e avaliado o seu impacto em termos de mudanças de comportamento destes agentes. Espera-se que esta abordagem do topo (i.e., recomendações de um município) para a base (i.e., práticas de agentes desportivos) possa otimizar a utilidade das ações de formação contínua e tornar o desenvolvimento positivo de jovens através do desporto efetivo. Mediante o exposto, este congresso (https://www.cm-gondomar.pt/eventos/i-congresso-o-desporto-infantojuvenil-em-gondomar-o-desenvolvimento-da-jovem-atleta/) visa apresentar-se como um espaço de debate e discussão, com uma periodicidade anual, que possa instigar mudanças no sistema desportivo, aferir as necessidades formativas dos agentes desportivos e promover uma avaliação concertada da eficácia das medidas adotadas neste contexto.
- Implementing the Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility Model within Preschool Education: Strengths, Challenges and StrategiesPublication . Santos, FernandoThe teaching personal and social responsibility (TPSR) model has been considered a valuable tool for children to reach their full potential in life. However, little research has been conducted with the TPSR model in preschool contexts. The purpose of the present study was to understand the experiences of a program leader while implementing a TPSR-based program within a preschool setting. The participants were 24 children with five years of age attending a school located in the north of Portugal, and the program leader. Data sources included reflexive journaling, field notes and participant observations. Findings suggest the TPSR model could be adapted and implemented with preschool children. However, there is a need to consider specific adaptations to develop TPSR-based interventions and facilitate responsibility outcomes. This study provided a novel understanding of how TPSR may be implemented in a preschool context to foster social and emotional learning and enhance school readiness.
- Implementing the teaching personal and social responsibility model within preschool education: strengths, challenges and strategiesPublication . Pavão, Inês; Santos, Fernando; Wright, Paul M.; Gonçalves, FranciscoThe teaching personal and social responsibility (TPSR) model has been considered a valuable tool for children to reach their full potential in life. However, little research has been conducted with the TPSR model in preschool contexts. The purpose of the present study was to understand the experiences of a program leader while implementing a TPSR-based program within a preschool setting. The participants were 24 children with 5 years of age attending a school located in the north of Portugal, and the program leader. Data sources included reflexive journaling, field notes and participant observations. Findings suggest the TPSR model could be adapted and implemented with preschool children. However, there is a need to consider specific adaptations to develop TPSR-based interventions and facilitate responsibility outcomes. This study provided a novel understanding of how TPSR may be implemented in a preschool context to foster social and emotional learning and enhance school readiness.
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