RESUMO Pessoas com Síndrome de Down (SD) apresentam diferenças metabólicas quando comparadas à população em geral, o que resulta em maior prevalência de sobrepeso e menores índices de aptidão aeróbia. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a associação da aptidão aeróbia com a composição corporal em indivíduos com SD. Foram avaliados 30 indivíduos com SD da cidade de Londrina / Brasil com média de idade 18,00±3,66 anos. Foram investigadas as variáveis índice de massa corporal, gordura corporal, e aptidão aeróbia (VO²pico). Os homens foram mais altos que as mulheres, apresentaram maior percentual de massa magra e maior VO²pico, enquanto as mulheres apresentaram maiores médias para gordura andróide, ginóide e total. A aptidão aeróbia associou-se inversamente ao índice de massa corporal, massa magra e gordura corporal.

ABSTRACT People with Down Syndrome (DS) present metabolic differences when compared to the general population, which ends up at a higher prevalence of overweight and lower rates of aerobic fitness. The aim of this study was analysing the association of aerobic fitness and body composition in individuals with DS. Thirty individuals with DS from the city of Londrina / Brazil with a mean age of 18.00±3.66 years were evaluated. The variables body mass index, body fat, and aerobic fitness (VO²peak) were investigated. Men were taller than women, presented a higher percentage of lean body mass and higher VO²peak, while women showed higher means for android, gynoid and total fat. Aerobic fitness was positively associated with bone mineral density and inversely associated with nutritional status, lean body mass and body fat.

Abstract Aims: One of the common sequelae of chronic abuse of alcohol and/or illicit drugs is the impairment of body balance control, caused by long-term neurological damage. This study aimed to investigate the postural control of individuals hospitalized for the treatment of substance use disorder (initial phase) and to compare the results obtained by a control group. Method: For this, One-hundred fourteen individuals hospitalized for the treatment of substance use disorder and eighty-eight healthy controls, all males, were analyzed. Body mass, height, and waist circumference were measured. Were performed a balance test in a static upright position with feet side by side using a plantar pressure platform. Results: Individuals with substance use disorder have shown significantly lower results on body balance compared with controls. Individuals with chemical dependence showed balance results open-eyes, similar/lower than control subjects with close-eyes. Still, those who used only alcohol or alcohol combined with other illicit drugs presented worse results. Finally, impairments in body balance variables showed a significant correlation with age and substance time of use. Conclusion: Even in the early stage of treatment, substance use disorder considerably impairs the balance of the investigated men. The worst results were found in alcohol-dependents (alcohol alone or alcohol combined with other drugs).

RESUMO a inclusão de alunos com deficiência nas escolas regulares ainda é um desafio para professores, especialmente pela insegurança gerada pela precária formação profissional e falta de estrutura de apoio. O objetivo desta investigação foi analisar as atitudes dos professores de Educação Física em relação à inclusão de alunos com deficiência no ensino regular, bem como a influência do sexo, tempo de experiência profissional e tipo de deficiência dos alunos. Para tanto, 35 professores de Educação Física de 15 escolas públicas de Londrina responderam individualmente ao Teacher Inclusion Attitudes Questionnaire (TIAQ) - Questionário de Atitudes dos Professores com relação à Inclusão. Os resultados mostraram que, de um modo geral, os professores são otimistas com relação à inclusão de alunos com deficiência em suas aulas, embora seja destacada a falta de apoio recebido pela escola como uma barreira importante no processo. O tempo de experiência e sexo do professor, bem como o tipo de deficiência do aluno, foram fatores de influência nas atitudes, reforçando que mulheres com menor tempo de experiência, especialmente com alunos com deficiência intelectual em suas turmas, apresentam atitudes mais negativas no sentido da inclusão.

ABSTRACT: The inclusion of students with disabilities in regular schools is still a challenge for teachers, especially because of the insecurity generated by undependable professional education and lack of support structure. The objective of this investigation was to analyze the attitudes of Physical Education teachers towards the inclusion of students with disabilities in regular classes, as well as the influence of gender, amount of professional experience and type of students' disability. To that end, 35 Physical Education teachers from 15 public schools in Londrina, state of Paraná, Brazil, individually answered the Teacher Inclusion Attitudes Questionnaire (TIAQ). The results showed that teachers are generally optimistic about the inclusion of students with disabilities in their classrooms, although the lack of support received by the school is highlighted as an important barrier in the process. The amount of teacher's experience and gender, as well as the type of student's disability, were influential factors in their attitudes, reinforcing that women with less experience, especially with intellectually deficient students in their classes, present more negative attitudes towards inclusion.

O propósito deste estudo foi analisar a prevalência de barreiras pessoais para a prática de atividade física percebidas em portadores de AIDS. Trinta e cinco sujeitos de ambos os gêneros participaram voluntariamente deste estudo. Três questionários foram aplicados na seguinte sequência: a) barreiras pessoais percebidas para prática de atividade física; b) nível de atividade física habitual e c) socioeconômico. A prevalência de prática de atividade física adequada nas horas de lazer (≥ 150 min/sem) foi de 23,5%. As principais barreiras pessoais percebidas para prática de atividade física identificadas foram: (1) preguiça ou cansaço (48,6%); (2) falta de companhia (45,7%); (3) possuir lesão ou doença (37,2%) e (4) falta de dinheiro e medo de se machucar (34,3%, para ambas). Os resultados sugerem que a principal barreira pessoal percebida para prática de atividade física relatada pelos participantes guarda relação com os efeitos colaterais da medicação antirretroviral utilizada para o controle da AIDS.

The purpose of this study was to analyze the prevalence of personal barriers to physical activity perceived by patients with AIDS. Thirty-five subjects, both genders, voluntarily participated in this study. Three questionnaires were applied in the following sequence: a) perceived personal barriers to physical activity, b) the level of habitual physical activity, and c) Socioeconomic. The prevalence of adequate physical activity during leisure time (≥ 150 min / week) was 23.5%. The main personal barriers perceived to physical activity were: (1) laziness or fatigue (48.6%), (2) lack of company (45.7%), (3) injury or illness (37.2 %), (4) lack of money and fear of injury (34.3% for both). The results suggest that the main barrier perceived by participants to personal physical activity is related to the side effects of antiretroviral drugs used to control AIDS.