Prevalence studies of dark chocolate may produce results similar to those observed after resistance exercise. The results examining the effects of dark chocolate ingestion on aerobic exercise performance are controversial. In addition, there is a choice in experiments with chronically consumed chocolate components (40 to 80 g) and large amounts of dark chocolate in studies to improve athletic performance. Therefore, the purpose of this study to verify the effect of acute supplementation of 80 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa) on performance on cycle ergometer test. Eleven healthy, physically active, but untrained men participated in the study. Two incremental cycle ergometer tests were performed to determine the peak power output (Ppeak) without chocolate supplementation (control condition, C) and with supplementation of 80 g of dark chocolate 70% cocoa (C70%) ingested orally two hours before the test. Variables such as heart rate (HR), blood glucose concentration [GLI], blood pressure (SBP/DBP), and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) were monitored. Data normality was verified by the Shapiro-Wilk test, and the results are presented as mean ± standard deviation (SD). The performance data of the tests and physiological variables were compared using Student's t-test for paired samples, adopting a significance level of P < 0.05. No statistical differences were found for Ppeak (238.0 ± 35.1 vs 250.9 ± 42.7 W) between conditions (C and C70%, respectively), as well as in the other variables. Therefore, we concluded that although the ingestion of 80 g of dark chocolate (70% cocoa) 2 hours prior the cycle ergometer test did not modify the peak power output, physiological and psychophysiological variables analyzed when presenting the average results, individual analysis demonstrated that this supplementation could be used to enhance peak power, which support individual as opposed to group analysis to evaluate performance responses to supplementation protocols.

The aim of the study is to verify the short-term effects of Kinesio Tape on the skin temperature of the upper trapezius muscle in asymptomatic subjects. Twenty-five university students were submitted to application of Y shaped Kinesio Tape over the upper trapezius muscle. Thermographic data was captured with and without KT and exported to FLIR Tools software, where the minimum, maximum and average of the skin temperature of the region between the strips was obtained. Paired t test were used to compare the outcomes of baseline with KT condition. There was no difference on the minimum (p = 0,283), maximum (p = 0,783) and average (p = 0,377) of the skin temperature of the upper trapezius muscle between the strips of KT. Therefore, there was no effect of Kinesio Tape over the skin temperature of the upper trapezius muscles in asymptomatic subjects. Future studies should try to evaluated areas below the strips or around involved areas and with different methodologies to evaluated KT effects on skin temperature.

Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT) is a therapeutic and educational method that uses the horse within an interdisciplinary approach. The objective of this study was to analyze the publications on Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT) as a tool in the global development of children with Down Syndrome (DS). Methods: The criteria were: randomized clinical trials; population diagnosed with DS and age ≥13 years old; published from 2015 to 2021; indexed by Qualis between A1 and B3, in the following electronic databases: National Library of Medicine (PUBMED), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciElO) and Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS).Results: 18 articles were found, of which 8 met the objective and criteria proposed in the study. Conclusion: It can be seen that EAT proves tobe an effective and important tool; therefore, it contributes to the progress in the global development and improvement of the motor functions of children with DS.

Anaerobic power tests are more common to be applied in intermittent sports, such as soccer. In general, these tests can give usefulinformation about training status, rehabilitation process and maturation in base-categories. The present study aimed to organize and evaluatethe findings about anaerobic power tests in base-category soccer players in different training seasons, through the validity and quality of thestudies. The review study organized selected studies through the research in three data bases and qualified each study using validated methods.After a screening a total of six studies were included for the evaluation. All the studies reveled acceptable qualification. Three of the six studiesdemonstrated improvement of anaerobic power in middle or ending of the season. Three studies showed no changes or decrease of anaerobicpower in the beginning of the season (pre-season). The conclusion was that base-categories (sub-15 and sub-17) appear to decrease the resultsin anaerobic power tests in the beginning of the pre-season.

Objective: to analyze the contribution of a physical conditioning program with exergames on postural control and to compare cardiovascular autonomic function among female adolescents.
 Methods: longitudinal study with overweight and non-overweight female adolescents, aged between 10 and 16 years, submitted to two assessments, when heart rate variability (HRV) and postural control were investigated during participation in the conditioning program with exergames
 Results: HRV indices for the time domain (RMSS and SDNN), showed significant differences between the pre and post moments of the program with exergames (14.67 [5.86; 22.72]; 12.38 [4, 82; 20.88]), respectively. In postural conditions BPA/AO open base with parallel feet and open eyes (0.19 [0.05; 0.32]), BTD/AO (semi-tandem base with straight forward foot and open eyes) (-0.17 [-0.32; -0.01]), BTD/OF (semi-tandem base with straight forward feet and eyes closed) (-0.21 [-0.38; -0.04]) and BTE/OF (semi-tandem base with left foot forward and eyes closed) (-0.2 [-0.38; -0.02]) differences were found between the pre and post moments of the muscle activation values of the flexor and extensor muscles of the ankle. The same adjustments were not identified for the overweight group. The total displacement of the pressure center in the BTD/AO postures (0.19 [0.02; 0.36]) in the eutrophic group (with adequate weight), and in the BTE/OF (0.77 [0.18; 1.41]) in the overweight group, in pre and post comparisons, statistically significant differences were found.
 Conclusion: exergames can contribute to physiological adaptations to cardiovascular and motor levels in adolescents.

Abstract: This research aimed to analyze blood glucose in running (treadmill) and active video game (AVG) in DM1. A case study was carried out with a male DM1 patient performing AVG and preparation (30 minutes). Capillary blood glucose was analyzed at the beginning of the study, immediately and 30 minutes later, and every 6 hours up to 48 hours. Cardiovascular and motivation responses were verified. Descriptive analysis performed. As a result, rates increased cardiovascular parameters and running reached 12 points of perceived exertion at 72% of heart rate. AVG, 11 points and 62%. Both immediately after the session take blood glucose compared to rest and maintain values below the estimated blood glucose. He highlighted that running promotes nocturnal hypoglycemia. In an AVG session we present motivation values (99 vs 79 points). Through this research, it is concluded that AVG was glycemically interesting for male DM1.

There is an assumption that fostering PL in young students can enhance performance and achievement in other areas of the curriculum. However, evidence supporting this relationship is missing. The purposes of this study were to verify whether physical literacy (PL) is correlated with academic achievement (AA) in adolescent students and whether PL predicts AA across time. A cohort study was conducted with 122 adolescents. Participants were assessed at baseline and 5 months later. PL was determined in terms of psychomotor domain (motor competence, physical activity level, musculoskeletal fitness and body composition). AA was measured at both time points and determined using writing, reading and math scores in standardized tests. Pearson correlations and regression analysis between PL and AA were performed. No significant correlations were found between PL and AA. Regression analysis revealed that PL did not predict AA across time. This study indicates that PL does not predict AA in adolescent students across time. Regardless, we encourage the promotion of PL in physical education classes and educational settings due its importance for general development of children and adolescents, including aspects of health and behaviour.

The aim of this study was to comprehend the perception of users and professionals of a Basic Health Unit in the city of Santos-SPon the body practices program. For that, a qualitative research was designed. Twenty-five individuals of both sexes, aged between 18 and 79years, participated in the study, of whom 13 participated in a program of body practices program held in a Basic Health Unit of Santos-SP,Brazil; one Physical Education Professional charged for developing the activities; 10 members of the multidisciplinary team; and the managerof the unit. Data were collected through semi-structured interview. The data analysis was performed by a non-a priori categories. The resultsshowed that there is a need for structural adaptation of the Basic Health Unit in PE professional’s perspective; in the multiprofessional team’sperspective, besides structural improvements, the program needs more dissemination and greater offer, precisely for positively evaluating thework of the instructor, and; in the user’s perspective, there is an appreciation for the instructor’s work and the activities developed, andimprovement of sociabilitiy as well. In this sense, we concluded that the body practices program have limits, mainly regarding structure andoffers. However, the body practices program is valued and appreciated by the users and professional of the Basic Health Unith.

The present study aimed to analyze the influence of the level of physical activity on the sleep quality in brazilian women. Twenty-nine adult women participated in this study, with a mean age of 33 (IIQ= 13.5) years. The level of physical activity was assessed by Baecke questionnaire on habitual physical activity and to measure the sleep quality, the Pittsburgh sleep quality index was used. Participants were divided into groups with higher and lower level of physical activity, according to the score obtained in the Baecke questionnaire on habitual physical activity. Then, the sleep quality was compared between groups by classification, components, and score obtained in the Pittsburgh sleep quality index. Groups were compared using Student's t-test and U-Mann Whitney, according to the data distribution. The chi-square test was used to compare the categorical variables. For all analyzes, p

Objective. was to assess flexibility in women with breast cancer who underwent combined training (CT) (static stretching, more aerobic+resistance). 
 Methods. This was a controlled pilot study, with 31 women (age 30 to 59) under breast cancer treatment, 14 women were allocated to a training group (TG) who underwent CT, concomitant to hospital treatment and 17 women for the control group (CG) who only underwent hospital treatment. The CT was performed in 12 weeks with 5 sessions per week, three sessions (aerobic+resistance) and two sessions (stretching exercises) on alternate days. The flexibility of the shoulder was measured by means of the 360º Sanny pendulum goniometer. 
 Results. The TG presented increased flexibility in the horizontal abduction of the right shoulder (p=0.001) and in the lower limbs (p