Resumo Neste artigo apresenta-se um estudo sobre construção de escalas, com base na Teoria da Resposta ao Item (TRI), para medir proficiência em conteúdos matemáticos básicos, necessários ao acompanhamento das disciplinas de Cálculo e similares, de ingressantes em cursos da área de Ciências Exatas. Adotou-se o modelo logístico unidimensional de três parâmetros, que estabelece média zero e desvio padrão 1, para as proficiências dos indivíduos. As proficiências estimadas foram transformadas em outra escala, optando-se por valores adotados por sistemas de avaliação brasileiros, a saber, 250 e 50. O instrumento de medida consistiu em uma prova com 36 itens, de cinco alternativas, somente uma correta, elaborados com base em uma matriz de referência, dividida em três temas, “Espaço e Forma”, “Grandezas e Medidas” e “Números e Operações, Álgebra e Funções”. Cada tema é composto por competências, que descrevem as habilidades que se deseja medir. Para a construção da escala foram especificados níveis de proficiência, representando pontos selecionados pelos pesquisadores para serem interpretados pedagogicamente. Estabelecidos os níveis âncora, foram definidos os itens âncora, a partir de critérios, como, por exemplo, o número de acertos, os percentuais de acertos e a diferença entre seus valores, para níveis consecutivos. Com base nestes critérios, comparou-se três métodos de posicionamento dos itens, mostrando as dificuldades de interpretação em pontos da escala. Tais dificuldades oportunizaram a propositura de outro método, segmentando a escala em faixas de proficiência, com base em agrupamentos hierárquicos dos níveis, o que permitiu a interpretação da escala em toda a sua amplitude.

Abstract This article presents a study on scale construction, based on the Item Response Theory (IRT), to measure the proficiency in basic mathematical contents, which are key to the follow-up of Calculus and similar subjects, for those entering courses in the Exact Sciences area. The one-dimensional logistic model with three parameters was adopted, which establishes zero as the mean and a standard deviation of 1, for individuals’ proficiencies. The estimated proficiencies were transformed in another scale, opting for values adopted by Brazilian evaluation systems: 250 and 50. The measurement instrument consisted of a test with 36 items, with five alternatives each, only one of them correct, that were elaborated based on a reference matrix, divided into three themes, “Space and Form”, “Quantities and Measures”, and “Numbers and Operations, Algebra and Functions”. Each subject is composed of competencies, which describe the skills to be measured. To build the scale, proficiency levels were specified, representing points selected by the researchers to be pedagogically interpreted. Once the anchor levels are established, anchor items were defined based on some criteria, such as the number of correct answers, the percentage of correct answers and the difference between their values, for consecutive levels. Based on these criteria, three methods of items’ positioning were compared, showing the difficulties of interpretation in points of the scale. Such difficulties made it possible to propose another method, segmenting the scale into ranges of proficiency, based on hierarchical groupings of levels, which allowed the scale to be interpreted in all its breadth.

RESUMO Objetivo: Determinar a prevalência de tabagismo e sua associação com fatores sociodemográficos, consumo de bebidas alcoólicas e nível de estresse em trabalhadores industriários no Brasil. Métodos: Inquérito nacional realizado em 24 capitais brasileiras através da aplicação de um questionário previamente testado. A variável de desfecho foi obtida através da pergunta: “Com relação ao fumo, qual a sua situação?”. Para determinar as associações, foram realizadas análises de regressão de Poisson com entrada de variáveis em blocos: nível 1 (idade e estado civil); nível 2 (escolaridade e renda familiar bruta); nível 3 (região geográfica) e nível 4 (consumo de bebidas alcoólicas e nível de estresse). Todas as análises foram estratificadas por sexo. Resultados: A amostra foi composta por 47.328 trabalhadores com 18 anos ou mais de idade, sendo 14.577 mulheres (30,8%). A prevalência de tabagismo foi de 13,0% (15,2% em homens e 7,9% em mulheres). Aumento da faixa etária, consumo de bebidas alcoólicas e nível de estresse elevado associaram-se positivamente ao tabagismo. Estar casado, ter maior nível de escolaridade e residir na região nordeste do país (quando comparada com a região sul) estiveram associados com menores probabilidades de tabagismo. Conclusões: A prevalência de tabagismo variou entre os sexos, sendo maior entre os homens. O consumo de bebidas alcoólicas e o nível de estresse elevado favoreceram o uso do tabaco.

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the prevalence of smoking, as well as its association with sociodemographic factors, alcohol consumption, and stress levels, among industrial workers in Brazil. Methods: This was a nationwide survey, conducted in 24 capitals in Brazil through the application of a pre-tested questionnaire. The response to the question “What is your smoking status?” was the outcome variable. To determine the associations, we performed Poisson regression analyses in which the inputs were blocks of variables: block 1 (age and marital status); block 2 (level of education and gross family income); block 3 (geographic region); and block 4 (alcohol consumption and stress level). All analyses were stratified by gender. Results: The sample consisted of 47,328 workers ≥ 18 years of age, of whom 14,577 (30.8%) were women. The prevalence of smoking was 13.0% (15.2% in men and 7.9% in women). Advancing age, alcohol consumption, and a high stress level were positively associated with smoking. A lower risk of smoking was associated with being married, having a higher level of education, and living in the northeastern region of the country (versus the southern region). Conclusions: The prevalence of smoking was greater in men than in women. Alcohol consumption and high stress levels appear to promote smoking.

Abstract Aims: Ballroom dance consists of a modality characterized by fast and dynamic movements performed in pairs, aiming at technical and artistic excellence. Objective: To analyze the prevalence, characteristics, and factors associated with injuries in professional ballroom dancers, considering possible differences between sexes. Method: 320 professional dancers of both sexes with a mean age of 31.48±8.63 years, who were in professional companies and/or dance schools from five regions of Brazil. The measurement was performed through an online self-administered questionnaire about general information and injuries. Results: A high frequency of musculoskeletal injuries (80.0%) was observed, especially osteoarticular ones (52.4%). In women, the lower limbs were the anatomical location most reported (31.1%) and the knee in male dancers (28.7%). Overweight men, with more than 11 years of dance practice, who danced in companies and also performed other physical activities, were more likely to have injuries. However, women were less likely to have injuries when they were overweight and more likely when they practiced other dance modalities besides ballroom dancing. Conclusions: Approximately 64.1% of ballroom dancers suffered an injury throughout their professional careers. For men, being overweight as well as the search for complementary activities to the physical training routine for both sexes, seem to influence the occurrence of injuries. Identification of the factors associated with injuries in ballroom dancers contributes both to preventive actions and to rehabilitation processes, favoring a healthy and safe career for professionals involved in this practice.

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To analyze the factors associated with the presence of depression symptoms in women after breast cancer. METHODS: Cross-sectional study with 181 women with breast cancer, aged 57.0 years (SD = 9.5), who were undergoing treatment or after treatment in the Oncology Research Center in Florianópolis, state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The questionnaire comprised items addressing general and health information, economic level, anthropometric measures, depression symptoms (Beck Depression Inventory), self-esteem (Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale), and body image (Body Image After Breast Cancer Questionnaire). Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis were performed by chi-square and Fisher's exact tests to verify association, Mann-Whitney U test to compare the groups and Poisson regression to identify the prevalence ratio of the factors associated with presence of depression symptoms (p < 0.05). RESULTS: We found an association between the presence of depression symptoms and the group of younger women (aged 40–60 years), those who had another disease besides cancer, those who had mastectomy surgery, those who suffered from lymphedema, and those who presented low–medium self-esteem. Less educated women presented more depressive symptoms, as did women with worse body image on the subscales of limitations, transparency, and arm concerns. CONCLUSIONS: Age, educational attainment, diagnosis of other diseases, type of surgery, lymphedema, self-esteem, and body image were factors associated with the presence of depression symptoms in Brazilian women after breast cancer. Health professionals should be aware of these relationships and try to detect depression symptoms earlier and improve the care they provide to these women.

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To analyze the factors associated with the presence of depression symptoms in women after breast cancer. METHODS: Cross-sectional study with 181 women with breast cancer, aged 57.0 years (SD = 9.5), who were undergoing treatment or after treatment in the Oncology Research Center in Florianópolis, state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The questionnaire comprised items addressing general and health information, economic level, anthropometric measures, depression symptoms (Beck Depression Inventory), self-esteem (Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale), and body image (Body Image After Breast Cancer Questionnaire). Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis were performed by chi-square and Fisher's exact tests to verify association, Mann-Whitney U test to compare the groups and Poisson regression to identify the prevalence ratio of the factors associated with presence of depression symptoms (p < 0.05). RESULTS: We found an association between the presence of depression symptoms and the group of younger women (aged 40–60 years), those who had another disease besides cancer, those who had mastectomy surgery, those who suffered from lymphedema, and those who presented low–medium self-esteem. Less educated women presented more depressive symptoms, as did women with worse body image on the subscales of limitations, transparency, and arm concerns. CONCLUSIONS: Age, educational attainment, diagnosis of other diseases, type of surgery, lymphedema, self-esteem, and body image were factors associated with the presence of depression symptoms in Brazilian women after breast cancer. Health professionals should be aware of these relationships and try to detect depression symptoms earlier and improve the care they provide to these women.

O processo de autoavaliação de cursos de educação superior, quando garante clareza dos aspectos avaliados e contínua reflexão, propicia o reconhecimento das especificidades e necessidades desses cursos, e a indicação de possíveis aprimoramentos. O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar um sistema de autoavaliação de cursos de licenciaturas ofertados na modalidade de educação a distância, construído a partir de uma experiência desenvolvida no Núcleo de Avaliação do Laboratório de Novas Tecnologias - UFSC. O sistema de autoavaliação é composto por um conjunto de categorias de análises agrupadas pelos critérios de particularidade e especificidade crescentes, com o objetivo de facilitar a coleta de dados sobre a realidade com lentes cada vez mais próximas da ação educativa. As categorias de análise são dimensões, subdimensões, elementos de análise e indicadores. As dimensões do sistema, que orientam as demais categorias, são: Corpo Social, Infraestrutura, Pedagógica e Resultados. O sistema proposto é flexível, no sentido de que seus componentes podem ser adaptados de acordo com a configuração do curso de licenciatura EaD a ser avaliado e com as especificidades da realidade educacional implicada neste processo.

When self-evaluation of higher education courses guarantees clarity to the issues evaluated and continuing reflection, it helps recognize the specificities and needs of these courses, and indicate possible improvements. The purpose of this article is to present a self-evaluation system for accreditation courses in the distance education modality. It is based on an experience at the Nucleus for Evaluation in the New Technologies Laboratory at the Federal University at Santa Catarina. The self-evaluation system is composed of a set of analytical categories grouped by criteria of increasing particularity and specificity, to facilitate collecting data about reality with lenses that have an increasingly closer focus on educational action. The categories of analysis are dimensions, subdimensions, elements of analysis and indicators. The dimensions of the system, which guide the other categories, are: social body, infrastructure, pedagogy and results. The system proposed is flexible because its components can be adapted according to the configurations of the distance education accreditation course to be evaluated and to the specificities of the educational reality implied by this process.

Abstract The aim is to verify the determining factors for the practice of regular physical activity in leisure in adults with visual impairment in Greater Florianópolis. A pre-structured and validated interview was applied in 168 visually impaired adults, members of one Association for Integration of the Blind. The results show that 44% are in the range recommended for BMI and 30% considered active, unlike these individuals in childhood, when 63% of them were considered active. In the analysis of odds ratios, it was found that adults with active behavior in childhood have a lower chance of being active in adult life, and those who have completed full or post-graduate education and were moderately active in childhood are more likely to be active than other adults with visual impairment. These results show a significant increase in sedentary lifestyle, overweight and obesity in this population segment, increasing the chances of developing chronic noncommunicable diseases.

Resumo Objetivo: Verificar os fatores determinantes para a prática de atividade física regular no lazer em adultos com deficiência visual da Grande Florianópolis. Método: Foi realizada uma entrevista pré-estruturada e validada com 168 adultos com deficiência visual, membros da Associação Catarinense para Integração dos Cegos. Resultados: 44% estão na faixa recomendável para o IMC e 30% são considerados ativos atualmente, diferentemente destes indivíduos na infância, quando 63% eram considerados ativos. Nas análises de razão de chances, encontrou-se que aqueles que apresentavam comportamento ativo na infância possuem menores chances de serem ativos na vida adulta e aqueles que possuem ensino superior completo ou pós-graduação e foram moderadamente ativos na infância possuem mais chances de serem ativos do que os demais adultos com deficiência visual. Conclusão: Estes resultados mostram o aumento significativo de sedentarismo, sobrepeso e obesidade neste segmento populacional, aumentando ainda mais as chances de desenvolverem doenças crônicas não transmissíveis.

RESUMO Introdução: O tratamento do câncer de mama pode causar diferentes efeitos colaterais na qualidade de vida das mulheres. A atividade física, por sua vez, pode diminuir esses efeitos colaterais. Objetivo: Investigar a atividade física e a qualidade de vida de mulheres durante e após o tratamento para câncer de mama. Métodos: Amostra de 174 mulheres (57,0 ± 9,5 anos) durante e depois do tratamento de câncer de mama. Questionário de entrevista composto de informações gerais, atividade física (versão curta do IPAQ) e qualidade de vida (EORTC QLQ-C30 e BR23). Para a análise estatística foram usados Qui-quadrado ou Exato de Fisher, teste T de Student para amostras independentes, teste U de Mann-Whitney e análises de regressão logística múltipla (p < 0,05). Resultados: A maioria das mulheres não atingiu as recomendações de atividade física, com destaque para as mulheres que estavam em tratamento clínico. Os resultados mostraram mais tempo de caminhada, atividade física moderada, atividade física vigorosa, atividade física moderada + vigorosa e atividade física total em mulheres após o término do tratamento. Os escores de qualidade de vida também foram mais altos entre as mulheres após o término do tratamento. A regressão logística indicou que cada acréscimo de 10 minutos no tempo de caminhada resulta em diminuição de 19% da probabilidade de capacidade funcional mais baixa e de 26% de desenvolver mais sintomas mais graves associados aos efeitos colaterais do tratamento. Conclusão: Durante o tratamento, as mulheres com câncer de mama praticam menos AF e têm pior qualidade de vida. A prática de caminhada parece ser um tipo efetivo de atividade física para essas mulheres, melhorando a qualidade de vida durante e depois do tratamento de câncer de mama. Nível de evidência II; Estudos prognósticos - Investigação do efeito das características do paciente sobre o desfecho da doença.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Breast cancer treatment can cause different side effects on the quality of life of women. Physical activity, in turn, can reduce these side effects. Objective: To investigate the physical activity and quality of life of women during and after breast cancer treatment. Methods: Sample of 174 women (57.0±9.5 years) during or after clinical treatment for breast cancer. Interview questionnaire composed of general information, physical activity (IPAQ short version) and quality of life (EORTC QLQ-C30 and BR23). For statistical analysis chi-squared test or Fisher's exact test, student's t-test for independent samples, Mann-Whitney U test and multiple logistic regression analyses (p <0.05). Results: Most women did not achieve the physical activity guidelines, particularly those undergoing clinical treatment. Results showed longer walking time, moderate physical activity, vigorous physical activity, moderate + vigorous physical activity, and total physical activity among the women following completion of treatment. The quality of life scores were also higher among women after clinical treatment. Logistic regression indicated that every 10-minute increment to walking time results in a 19% decrease in the probability of worse functional capacity and a 26% decrease in the probability of worse symptoms associated with treatment side effects. Conclusion: During treatment, women with breast cancer undertake less physical activity and have worse quality of life. Walking appears to be an effective type of physical activity for these women, improving quality of life during and after breast cancer treatment. Level of evidence II; Prognostic studies - Investigation of the effect of patient characteristics on the disease outcome.

RESUMEN Introducción: El tratamiento del cáncer de mama puede promover diferentes efectos secundarios en la calidad de vida de las mujeres. A su vez, la actividad física puede disminuir estos efectos colaterales. Objetivo: Investigar la actividad física y la calidad de vida de las mujeres durante y después del tratamiento contra el cáncer de mama. Métodos: Muestra de 174 mujeres (57,0 ± 9,5 años) que se encontraban en tratamiento y post tratamiento para el cáncer de mama. Cuestionario de entrevista compuesto de información general, actividad física (versión corta IPAQ) y calidad de vida (EORTC QLQ-C30 y BR23). Para análisis estadístico Chi-cuadrado o Exacto de Fisher, Test T Student para muestras independientes, U de Mann-Whitney y análisis de regresión logística múltiple (p < 0,05). Resultados: La mayoría de las mujeres no alcanzaron las recomendaciones de actividad física, destacando para las mujeres que se encontraban en tratamiento. Los resultados mostraron más tiempo de caminata, actividad física moderada, actividad física vigorosa, actividad física moderada + intensidad vigorosa y actividad física total en mujeres post tratamiento. La calidad de vida también se mostró mejor entre las mujeres después de finalizar el tratamiento. La regresión logística apuntó que cada agregado de 10 minutos en el tiempo de caminata resulta en una disminución del 19% en la probabilidad de una peor capacidad funcional de la calidad de vida, y en un 26% de desarrollo de una peor sintomatología en relación a los efectos colaterales del tratamiento. Conclusión: Durante el tratamiento, las mujeres con cáncer de mama practican menos actividad física y presentan peor calidad de vida. La práctica de caminar parece un tipo efectivo de actividad física para mujeres con cáncer de mama, mejorando la calidad de vida durante y después del período de tratamiento. Nivel de evidencia II; Estudios pronósticos - Investigación del efecto de característica de un paciente sobre el desenlace de la enfermedad.

Resumo O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar o nível de associação do bem-estar do trabalhador docente de educação física a partir dos parâmetros socioambiental (satisfação no trabalho) e individual (estilo de vida) considerando o vínculo no magistério público dos estados da Região Sul do Brasil. Participaram da pesquisa 1.645 docentes, os quais responderam os instrumentos QVT-PEF e PEVI. Os resultados revelaram elevado índice de professores com alto nível de bem- estar. O constructo do estilo de vida apresentou maior número de associações significativas com o vínculo estadual dos docentes, o que demonstra que os fatores ligados aos aspectos ambientais e as políticas que regem a profissão docente de cada estado interferem com maior propriedade nos componentes do parâmetro individual.

Abstract The aim of the study was to evaluate the level of association of Wellness of the Physical Education Teacher Worker from the Parameters: Socio-Environmental (Work) and Individual (Lifestyle) considering employment relationship in the public teaching of southern states of Brazil. The 1645 teachers, who participated of the research, answered the instruments QVT-PEF and PEVI. The results revealed that a high number of teachers had a high level of wellness. The Lifestyle construct presented a higher number of significant associations with the teacher's employment relationship, which demonstrates that the factors related to the environmental aspects and the policies that govern the teaching profession in each state interfere with more property in the aspects related to the Individual Parameter.

Resumen El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar el nivel de asociación de bienestar del trabajador docente de educación física a partir de los parámetros socioambiental (trabajo) e individual (estilo de vida) al considerar el vínculo con la docencia pública de los estados de la región sur de Brasil. Participaron en la investigación 1.645 profesores, los cuales respondieron a los instrumentos QVT-PEF y PEVI. Los resultados revelaron un elevado índice de profesores con alto nivel de bienestar. El constructo estilo de vida presentó un número mayor de asociaciones significativas en la relación con el empleo de los docentes, lo que demuestra que los factores ligados a los aspectos ambientales y las políticas que rigen la profesión docente de cada estado interfieren con mayor propiedad en los componentes del parámetro individual.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the relation between gender and physical education teachers’ wellbeing in southern Brazil, considering the socio-environmental (job satisfaction) and individual (lifestyle) parameters. A total of 1653 teachers (741 men and 912 women) in the states of Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul were surveyed. The instruments used for data collection were QVT-PEF and PEVI, as well as a socio-demographic and professional questionnaire. The results confirm findings concerning dissatisfaction of physical education teachers regarding remuneration, work conditions, job autonomy, work and total life space as well as an overload in women’s daily lives. In relation to lifestyle, women showed better eating habits; however, they also showed lower levels of positive behaviour in the components of relationships, and stress control. Therefore, the authors point out to implementation of public policies to ensure more equitable treatment regarding gender issues in the work environment, as well as regarding physical education teachers’ personal aspects.

RESUMO Introdução: A cirurgia é uma das modalidades de tratamento do câncer de mama e pode ser conservadora ou radical. Esse tipo de tratamento pode trazer alterações físicas e psicológicas para a vida das pacientes. Objetivo: Analisar a influência da cirurgia radical e conservadora sobre o tempo sentado, a imagem corporal e a qualidade de vida de mulheres após diagnóstico do câncer de mama. Métodos: Participaram 172 mulheres que foram submetidas à cirurgia radical ou conservadora do câncer de mama. Aplicou-se um questionário contemplando características pessoais, medidas antropométricas, nível econômico (IBGE), características da doença, tempo sentado (IPAQ - versão curta), imagem corporal (BIBCQ) e qualidade de vida (EORTC QLQ-C30 + QLQ BR - 23). Para a análise estatística, utilizou-se o teste do Qui-quadrado ou o teste exato de Fisher e o teste t de Student para amostras independentes e o teste U de Mann-Whitney. Resultados: As mulheres que foram submetidas à cirurgia radical apresentaram maior tempo sentado nos finais de semana, mais relatos de linfedema, piores escores de qualidade de vida (função física, dor, escala funcional, imagem corporal e sintomas no braço) e pior imagem corporal (vulnerabilidade, estigma, limitações, transparência e preocupações com o braço). Conclusão: O tipo de cirurgia pode influenciar o tempo sentado e aspectos da imagem corporal e da qualidade de vida, com piores escores para as mulheres submetidas à cirurgia radical.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Surgery is one of the modalities of treatment for breast cancer and can be conservative or radical. This type of treatment can bring physical and psychological changes to the life of the patients. Objective: To analyze the influence of the radical surgery and conservative surgery on the sitting time, body image and quality of life in women diagnosed with breast cancer. Methods: Participated in the study 172 women who underwent radical or conservative breast cancer surgery. A questionnaire was applied including data that involved personal characteristics, anthropometric measures, economic status (IBGE), characteristics of the disease, sitting time (IPAQ - short version), body image (BIBCQ) and quality of life (EORTC QLQ-C30 + QLQ BR - 23). For statistical analysis the Chi-square test or Fisher’s exact test, Student T test for independent samples, and Mann-Whitney U test were used. Results: Patients who underwent radical surgery had longer sitting times at weekends, more reports of lymphedema, worse quality of life scores (physical function, pain, functional scale, body image and arm symptoms), and worse body image (vulnerability, stigma, limitations, transparency, and concerns about the arm). Conclusion: The type of surgery can influence sitting time and aspects of body image and quality of life, with worse scores for women undergoing radical surgery.

RESUMEN Introducción: La cirugía es una de las modalidades de tratamiento del cáncer de mama y puede ser conservadora o radical. Este tipo de tratamiento puede traer alteraciones físicas y psicológicas para la vida de las pacientes. Objetivo: Analizar la influencia de la cirugía radical y conservadora sobre el tiempo sentado, la imagen corporal y la calidad de vida de las mujeres después del diagnóstico de cáncer de mama. Métodos: Participaron 172 mujeres que fueron sometidas a cirugía radical o conservadora del cáncer de mama. Se aplicó un cuestionario que contenía características personales, medidas antropométricas, nivel económico (IBGE), características de la enfermedad, tiempo sentado (IPAQ - versión corta), imagen corporal (BIBCQ) y calidad de vida (EORTC QLQ-C30 + QLQ BR - 23). Para el análisis estadístico, se utilizó la prueba del Chi-cuadrado o la prueba exacta de Fisher y la prueba t de Student para muestras independientes y la prueba U de Mann-Whitney. Resultados: Las mujeres sometidas a cirugía radical tenían más tiempo sentado en los fines de semana, más informes de linfedema, peores puntuaciones de calidad de vida (función física, dolor, escala funcional, imagen corporal y síntomas en el brazo) y peor imagen corporal (vulnerabilidad, estigma, limitaciones, transparencia y preocupaciones con el brazo). Conclusión: El tipo de cirugía puede influenciar en el tiempo sentado y los aspectos de la imagen corporal y calidad de vida, con puntuaciones más bajas para las mujeres sometidas a la cirugía radical.

Abstract AIMS The main objective of this study was to analyze the factors that preceded field goals made in the 2014 NBA finals considering the number of passes per offense, shooting conditions, and offense type variables. METHODS We assessed field goals attempted by 27 professional players that participated in the 2014 NBA finals. Data were collected by three researchers through an adapted version of the Technical-Tactical Performance Evaluation Tool in Basketball to systematically analyze all five games of those finals. Descriptive analysis consisted in absolute and relative frequency and inferential statistics were applied through Chi-Square test, Cohen’s D for effect size, and binary logistic regression test. Significance levels were set at 5% and all statistics were applied through SPSS 23.0. RESULTS Shooting efficacy was not associated with the number of passes made per offense. Regression statistics showed that shooting efficacy was highly associated with shooting condition rather than the offense type performed. However, fast breaks seem to lead to better shooting conditions (passively guarded and wide open) when compared to set and regained offenses. CONCLUSION Evidence pointed to the importance of shooting condition as a determining factor in increasing the probability of field goals made throughout the games analyzed.

RESUMO O acelerômetro mede a intensidade de maneira indireta, tornando fundamental a escolha do ponto de corte (PC). O PC para intensidade moderada e vigorosa de ≥ 1952 counts está disseminado em estudos com idosos, apesar dos critérios para definição das intensidades terem sido realizados com indivíduos jovens. Por outro lado, o PC de ≥ 1041 counts, que foi desenvolvido com idosos, apresenta limitações pela ausência de esforço máximo durante o teste. O objetivo deste estudo foi comparar a atividade física (AF) semanal de idosas utilizando os PC de ≥ 1952 counts e de ≥ 1041 counts. A amostra foi composta por 108 idosas que participavam do grupo baile (n=69) ou do grupo bingo (n=39). A prevalência de idosas ativas variou conforme PC, passando de 56,9% com ≥1952 counts para 94,5% com ≥1041 counts no grupo baile (p<0,05); enquanto no grupo bingo passou de 35,9% para 74,4% respectivamente (p<0,05). Diferenças foram encontradas entre os grupos em passos por semana em counts (baile: 65.386 vs bingo: 46.527; p=0,05; TE: 0.91) e AF total em counts (baile: 3.199.913,2 vs bingo: 2.425.109,7; p=0,03; ES: 0.91). Faz-se necessária a padronização do PC em acelerômetro para futuras pesquisas com idosos devido às diferenças encontradas neste estudo para um mesmo grupo.

ABSTRACT Accelerometers measure intensity in an indirect manner, a fact rendering the choice of cut-points (CP) fundamental. The CP for moderate and vigorous intensity of ≥ 1,952 counts is commonly used in studies on older adults, although the criteria for defining the intensities have been established for young subjects. On the other hand, the CP ≥ 1,041 counts, which was developed for older adults, is limited by the lack of maximum stress during the test. The aim of this study was to compare the weekly physical activity of older women using CP ≥ 1,952 counts and ≥ 1,041 counts. The sample consisted of 108 older women who participated in a dance group (n = 69) or in a bingo group (n = 39). The prevalence of active older women varied according to CP, increasing from 56.9% for CP ≥ 1,952 counts to 94.5% for CP ≥ 1,041 counts in the dance group (p<0.05) and from 35.9% to 74.4%, respectively, in the bingo group (p<0.05). Differences were found between groups for weekly step count (dance: 65,386 vs bingo: 46,527, p=0.05; ES: 0.91) and for total physical activity expressed as total count (dance: 3,199,913.2 vs bingo: 2,425,109.7; p=0.03; ES: 0.91). Standardization of accelerometer CP is necessary for future research involving older adults because of the differences found here for the same group.

O objetivo do estudo foi criar uma escala para avaliar o perfildo estilo de vida, por meio da Teoria da Resposta ao Item, a partir do questionário "Perfil do Estilo de Vida". Para a criação da escala foi utilizado o modelo de resposta gradual proposto por Samejima. Participaram do estudo 580 docentes efetivos de Educação Física no magistério público estadual de Santa Catarina. O modelo mostrou-se adequado para avaliar o estilo de vida das pessoas e a interpretação da escala ficou robusta, principalmente para pessoas com estilo de vida quase positivo.

The objective of the study was to createa scale to measure the profile lifestyle through Item Response Theory in the questionnaire "Profile Lifestyle". For the creation of the scale we used the model graded response proposed by Samejima. The study included 580 effective teachers of physical education in state public teaching of Santa Catarina. The model was adequate for evaluating the lifestyle of the people and the interpretation of the scale was robust, especially for people with almost positive life style.

Resumo O estudo buscou identificar características do ambiente urbano que podem estar associadas ao nível de atividade física (AF) de mulheres de cidades catarinenses. A amostra foi composta por 2047 mulheres de 20 a 59 anos de seis cidades catarinenses: Blumenau, Chapecó, Criciúma, Florianópolis, Itajaí e São José. A AF foi avaliada por meio do International Physical Activity Questionnaire (versão curta) e o Neighborhood Environmental Walkability Scale para variáveis ambientais. Utilizou-se estatística descritiva e inferencial: Teste do Qui quadrado, ANOVA acompanhada de post hoc e análise de regressão multinomial bruta e ajustada (p < 0,05). As mulheres da cidade de São José apresentaram maiores chances para prática de AF quando residem próximas a locais apropriados, calçadas, academias, ruas iluminadas e quando recebem convites de parentes para prática. A existência de Programa de AF para comunidade possibilitou maiores chances de prática para mulheres de Florianópolis, São José, Criciúma e Blumenau. Nas cidades de Florianópolis e Chapecó, os fatores influenciáveis foram respectivamente, beira mar∕orla marítima e o convite de parentes para a caminhada. Alguns fatores do ambiente pareceram influenciar positivamente a prática de AF das mulheres catarinenses. Além disso, o fato de pertencerem ao estrato econômico alto pode aumentar a prática, uma vez que as mesmas parecem ter maior acesso as academias e profissionais particulares.

Abstract The study aimed to identify urban environmental characteristics, which may be associated with the physical activity (PA) level of women from Brazilian cities of Santa Catarina. The sample was composed of 2047 women aged 20 to 59 from six Santa Catarina cities: Blumenau, Chapecó, Criciúma, Florianópolis, Itajaí, and São José. The PA was evaluated through the IPAQ (short version), and the NEWS to environmental variables. An inferential and descriptive statistic was used: Chi-squared test, ANOVA with post hoc, and raw and adjusted multinomial regression analysis (p < .05). The participants from São José presented greater chances to PA practice when they reside close to appropriated areas, sidewalks, fitness centers, well-lit streets, and when invited by relatives to the practice. The PA Program for the community enables greater chances of practice for women in Florianópolis, São José, Criciúma and Blumenau. As a conclusion, some environmental factors appeared to influence PA practice positively in Catarinense women. Besides that, the fact of belonging to the high economic status could increasingly enable practice, since they seem broader access to gyms and PA private professionals.

Resumen El estudio trató de identificar las características del entorno urbano que puede estar asociado con el nivel de actividad física (AF) de las mujeres catarinenses. Muestra de 2.047 mujeres de 20-59 años de seis ciudades Catarinenses: Blumenau, Chapecó, Criciúma, Florianópolis, Itajaí y São José. AF se evaluó con IPAQ (versión corta) y NEWS a las variables ambientales. Se utilizó estadística descriptiva e inferencial: pruebas Chi cuadrado, ANOVA y análisis post hoc de crudo y ajustado (p <0,05) de regresión multinomial. Las mujeres de São José eran más propensos a practicar cuando AF residen cerca de los lugares, aceras, gimnasios, calles iluminadas apropiadas y por recibir invitaciones de los familiares. La existencia del programa de AF de la comunidad condujo a mayores posibilidades de práctica para las mujeres de Florianópolis, São José, Criciúma y Blumenau. Algunos factores ambientales parecen influir positivamente en la práctica de las mujeres de la AF de Santa Catarina. Además, el facto de pertenecer a los estratos económicos altos puede aumentar la práctica, ya que las mismas parecen tener un mayor acceso a los gimnasios y los profesionales privados de AF.