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Physical Education and Gymnastics
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What is Physical Education and Gymnastics?
Physical Education and Gymnastics is a field of study examining the intersection of physical education, gymnastics, circus activities, dance, and their effects on youth fitness, elderly health, mental well-being, quality of life, and public health through pedagogical approaches.
This field encompasses 37,123 works focused on physical education, circus activities, gymnastics, dance, pedagogy, mental well-being, quality of life, youth fitness, and public health. Research addresses impacts across demographic groups including youth and elderly. Growth rate over the last 5 years is not available in the provided data.
Topic Hierarchy
Research Sub-Topics
Gymnastics Pedagogy and Skill Development
Researchers investigate teaching methodologies, feedback techniques, and motor learning progressions for gymnastics skill acquisition in youth. Studies evaluate curriculum designs and coach education programs.
Circus Arts in Physical Education
This area examines integrating circus skills like juggling, trapeze, and aerials into school PE curricula for motor coordination and confidence building. Research assesses program efficacy across age groups.
Dance Interventions for Elderly Health
Scientists study dance-based programs improving balance, mobility, and fall prevention in older adults. Randomized trials measure physical function and adherence in community settings.
Physical Activity and Mental Well-being in Youth
Researchers explore how gymnastics, dance, and circus activities reduce anxiety and boost self-esteem in children and adolescents. Longitudinal studies link fitness to psychological resilience.
Balance Training and Posturography in Elderly
This sub-topic uses force platforms and virtual reality for assessing and training postural stability in seniors. Interventions target proprioception and vestibular function.
Why It Matters
Physical Education and Gymnastics contributes to public health by validating tools for assessing physical activity levels in populations, as shown in "QUESTIONÁRIO INTERNACIONAL DE ATIVIDADE FÍSICA (IPAQ): ESTUPO DE VALIDADE E REPRODUTIBILIDADE NO BRASIL" (2001) by Matsudo et al., which validated the IPAQ questionnaire proposed by the World Health Organization for global use with 883 citations. It supports elderly health management through works like "Tratado de geriatria e gerontologia" (2006) by Freitas et al. (1853 citations) and "Sarcopenia in the elderly: Diagnosis, physiopathology and treatment" (2011) by Malafarina et al. (293 citations). Postural balance evaluation via "Revisão sobre posturografia baseada em plataforma de força para avaliação do equilíbrio" (2010) by Duarte and Freitas (537 citations) aids applications in physical education and physiotherapy. Anthropometric measurement reliability in "Cálculo do erro técnico de medição em antropometria" (2005) by Perini et al. (315 citations) enables tracking child development and athlete selection.
Reading Guide
Where to Start
"QUESTIONÁRIO INTERNACIONAL DE ATIVIDADE FÍSICA (IPAQ): ESTUPO DE VALIDADE E REPRODUTIBILIDADE NO BRASIL" (2001) by Matsudo et al., as it provides a foundational, widely cited (883 citations) tool for measuring physical activity central to physical education and gymnastics research.
Key Papers Explained
"Revisão integrativa: método de pesquisa para a incorporação de evidências na saúde e na enfermagem" (2008) by Mendes et al. (4092 citations) establishes evidence integration methods, which "Estudos de revisão sistemática: um guia para síntese criteriosa da evidência científica" (2007) by Sampaio and Mancini (878 citations) builds on for systematic synthesis applicable to physical education; "QUESTIONÁRIO INTERNACIONAL DE ATIVIDADE FÍSICA (IPAQ): ESTUPO DE VALIDADE E REPRODUTIBILIDADE NO BRASIL" (2001) by Matsudo et al. (883 citations) applies these to activity measurement, while "Revisão sobre posturografia baseada em plataforma de força para avaliação do equilíbrio" (2010) by Duarte and Freitas (537 citations) extends to balance evaluation in gymnastics.
Paper Timeline
Most-cited paper highlighted in red. Papers ordered chronologically.
Advanced Directions
Recent emphasis includes national physical activity management in "Coordenação-Geral de Promoção da Atividade Física e Ações Intersetoriais: gestão da atividade física no Ministério da Saúde do Brasil" (2022), suggesting frontiers in policy integration for elderly health and youth programs; no preprints or news from the last 12 months available.
Papers at a Glance
| # | Paper | Year | Venue | Citations | Open Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Revisão integrativa: método de pesquisa para a incorporação de... | 2008 | Texto & Contexto - Enf... | 4.1K | ✓ |
| 2 | Tratado de geriatria e gerontologia | 2006 | — | 1.9K | ✕ |
| 3 | QUESTIONÁRIO INTERNACIONAL DE ATIVIDADE FÍSICA (IPAQ): ESTUPO ... | 2001 | — | 883 | ✕ |
| 4 | Estudos de revisão sistemática: um guia para síntese criterios... | 2007 | Brazilian Journal of P... | 878 | ✓ |
| 5 | Revisão sobre posturografia baseada em plataforma de força par... | 2010 | Brazilian Journal of P... | 537 | ✓ |
| 6 | Cálculo do erro técnico de medição em antropometria | 2005 | Revista Brasileira de ... | 315 | ✓ |
| 7 | Sarcopenia in the elderly: Diagnosis, physiopathology and trea... | 2011 | Maturitas | 293 | ✕ |
| 8 | Corpo humano: fundamentos de anatomia e fisiologia | 2010 | Artmed eBooks | 236 | ✓ |
| 9 | Coordenação-Geral de Promoção da Atividade Física e Ações Inte... | 2022 | Revista Brasileira de ... | 226 | ✓ |
| 10 | Umami: A basic taste | 1987 | Appetite | 224 | ✕ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IPAQ questionnaire used for in physical education research?
The IPAQ is an International Physical Activity Questionnaire proposed by the World Health Organization in 1998 to determine population-level physical activity. "QUESTIONÁRIO INTERNACIONAL DE ATIVIDADE FÍSICA (IPAQ): ESTUPO DE VALIDADE E REPRODUTIBILIDADE NO BRASIL" (2001) by Matsudo et al. validated its reliability and reproducibility in Brazil, supporting its use in physical education and public health studies.
How is postural balance assessed in gymnastics and physical education?
Posturografia based on force platforms evaluates postural control relevant to physical education, physiotherapy, and gymnastics. "Revisão sobre posturografia baseada em plataforma de força para avaliação do equilíbrio" (2010) by Duarte and Freitas reviews its application for balance assessment across these fields.
What methods ensure accuracy in anthropometric measurements for youth fitness?
The technical error of measurement calculates reliability in anthropometry for child development, training adaptations, and athlete selection. "Cálculo do erro técnico de medição em antropometria" (2005) by Perini et al. provides the method for quality control in physical education applications.
Why are systematic reviews important in physical education evidence synthesis?
Systematic reviews aggregate scientific evidence to guide clinical and educational practices methodically. "Estudos de revisão sistemática: um guia para síntese criteriosa da evidência científica" (2007) by Sampaio and Mancini outlines their design for reproducible synthesis in physical therapy and education.
What role does physical activity promotion play in Brazilian public health?
"Coordenação-Geral de Promoção da Atividade Física e Ações Intersetoriais: gestão da atividade física no Ministério da Saúde do Brasil" (2022) by Secretaria de Atenção Primária à Saúde details management of physical activity initiatives at the national level, linking to physical education goals.
Open Research Questions
- ? How can IPAQ data be integrated with gymnastics training to improve youth fitness outcomes?
- ? What postural interventions from force platform assessments optimize elderly participation in physical education programs?
- ? How do anthropometric technical errors influence longitudinal studies of circus activities on mental well-being?
- ? In what ways can systematic review methods refine pedagogical approaches in dance and gymnastics for public health?
Recent Trends
The field maintains 37,123 works with a 2022 publication "Coordenação-Geral de Promoção da Atividade Física e Ações Intersetoriais: gestão da atividade física no Ministério da Saúde do Brasil" (226 citations) highlighting governmental management of physical activity, aligning with high-citation works like Matsudo et al. (2001, 883 citations) on IPAQ; growth rate over 5 years not available.
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