RESUMO: O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar comparativamente a atividade física na Educação Física e no recreio escolar de alunos com deficiência auditiva no Ensino Fundamental. Foram avaliadas 58 aulas de Educação Física e o recreio no Ensino Fundamental, de forma representativa, em instituições de ensino especializadas para pessoas com deficiência auditiva. A atividade física foi determinada usando o sistema de observação do tempo de instrução de fitness (SOFIT). A estatística inferencial, usando o teste t de Student, relatou diferenças significativas com atividades físicas mais moderadas a vigorosas realizadas durante o recreio do que na Educação Física. O mesmo padrão foi identificado em alunos sem deficiência diagnosticada. Recomenda-se aos professores orientar o conteúdo para o desenvolvimento de coordenar capacidades que favoreçam as condições motoras grossas e finas dessa população, implementando estratégias didáticas que aumentem a quantidade de atividade moderada a vigorosa na Educação Física que seja maior do que a realizada no recreio.

ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to determine comparatively the physical activity in Physical Education and school recess of hearing-impaired students in Primary Education. Fifty-eigth Physical Education classes and recess in Primary Education were evaluated in a representative way, in specialized educational institutions for people with hearing disabilities. Physical activity was determined using the system for observing fitness instruction time (SOFIT). Inferential statistics, using the Student’s t-test, reported significant differences with more moderate to vigorous physical activity performed during recess than in Physical Education. The same pattern was identified in schoolchildren without diagnosed disabilities. It is recommended that teachers guide the content for the development of coordinating skills that favor the gross and fine motor conditions of this population, implementing didactic strategies that increase the amount of moderate to vigorous activity in Physical Education that is greater than that performed during recess.

RESUMO: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito de um programa que utilizou estratégias pedagógicas para habilidades motoras grossas e finas de aprendizagem por meio da Educação Física em alunos com deficiência auditiva. Quinze estudantes com diagnóstico de deficiência auditiva, com idade de 7.7 ± .3 anos (homens n = 9 e mulheres n = 6), participaram de um programa de cinco meses de 40 sessões de Educação Física com estratégias pedagógicas para a aprendizagem da motricidade grossa e fina, na qual eles se comunicavam por meio da Língua de Sinais mexicana. O inventário de desenvolvimento de Battelle foi utilizado antes e depois do programa para medir testes de coordenação corporal, locomoção, habilidades motoras finas e habilidade perceptiva, que determinam os escores de habilidades motoras grossas e finas. A análise estatística foi realizada utilizando o teste t de Student para amostras relacionadas, relatando diferenças significativas no escore de habilidades motoras grossas (p = .001) e no escore de habilidades motoras finas (p = .001) antes e após a intervenção. A variação percentual foi de 21.1% e 19.2%, respectivamente. A participação por cinco meses em um programa de Educação Física influencia positivamente a coordenação de habilidades motoras grossas e finas em alunos com deficiência auditiva.

ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of a program that used pedagogical strategies for gross and fine motor skills learning through Physical Education in students with hearing impairment. Fifteen students diagnosed with hearing impairment, with 7.7 ± .3 years old (men n = 9 and women n = 6), took part in a five-month program of 40 Physical Education sessions with pedagogical strategies for gross and fine motor skills learning, in which they communicated through the Mexican Sign Language. The Battelle Developmental Inventory was utilized before and after the program to measure tests of body coordination, locomotion, fine motor skills and perceptual ability, which determine gross and fine motor skills scores. Statistical analysis was performed using the student’s t-test for related samples, reporting significant differences in the gross motor skills score (p = .001) and fine motor skills score (p = .001) before and after the intervention. The percentage change was of 21.1 Δ% and 19.2 Δ% respectively. Participation for five months in a Physical Education program positively influences gross and fine motor skills coordination in students with hearing impairment.

Resumen Objetivo: evaluar el efecto de un programa de educación física adaptado en escolares con discapacidad auditiva sobre el cociente motor. Método: el diseño del estudio fue cuasiexperimental, con muestreo por conveniencia, participando treinta y ocho niños con una edad promedio de 7.4±0.9 años, diagnosticados con debilidad o pérdida auditiva, de dos escuelas de la ciudad de Mexicali, Baja California. México. Los participantes fueron divididos aleatoriamente en un grupo experimental (n=23) y otro control (n=15), a los cuales se les evaluó el cociente motor mediante el test de coordinación corporal para niños KTK (Körperkoordinationstest für Kinder de Kiphard y Schiling), por sus siglas en alemán, mediante las pruebas: desplazamientos en equilibrio de espaldas, saltos monopódales, saltos laterales y transposición sobre plataforma. El programa se realizó durante 4 meses, 5 veces por semana, con una duración de 50 minutos por sesión, comunicándose con los alumnos mediante el lenguaje de señas mexicano y realizando una serie de tareas que enfatizaran la coordinación motora. Resultados: al comparar los resultados entre grupos de la variable cociente motor, con el análisis de varianza (ANOVA) mixtas 2 x 2 se observó una interacción doblemente significativa entre los grupos y las mediciones (p = 0.01), los porcentajes de cambio (Δ %) fueron 26 % del grupo experimental y 6.5 %. del grupo control (Δ %). Conclusión: se establece que la aplicación de un programa de educación física adaptado durante cuatro meses, mejora la coordinación motora en niños con discapacidad auditiva.

Resumo Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito de um programa de educação física adaptado a crianças em idade escolar com deficiência auditiva no quociente motor. Métodos: O desenho do estudo foi quase-experimental, com amostragem por conveniência, envolvendo trinta e oito crianças com idade média de 7,4±0,9 anos, com diagnóstico de fraqueza ou perda auditiva, de duas escolas da cidade de Mexicali, Baja California. México. Os participantes foram divididos aleatoriamente em um grupo experimental (n=23) e um grupo controle (n=15), para os quais o quociente motor foi avaliado pelo teste de coordenação corporal de crianças KTK (Körperkoordinationstest für Kinder de Kiphard y Schiling), pela sigla alemã, por meio de testes, movimentos em contrapeso, saltos monopedais, saltos laterais e transposição em plataforma. O programa foi realizado durante 4 meses, 5 vezes por semana, com duração de 50 minutos por sessão, comunicando-se com os alunos através da linguagem de sinais mexicana e realizando uma série de tarefas que enfatizavam a coordenação motora. Resultados: Ao comparar os resultados entre os grupos da variável quociente motor, com a análise de variância (ANOVA) mista 2 x 2 foi observada uma interação duplamente significativa entre os grupos e as medidas (p = 0,01), os percentuais de variação (Δ%) foram de 26% do grupo experimental e 6,5% do grupo controle (Δ%). Conclusão: Estabelece-se que a aplicação de um programa de educação física adaptado durante quatro meses melhora a coordenação motora de crianças com deficiência auditiva.

Abstract Aim: To evaluate the effect of an adapted physical education program on students with hearing impairment on the motor quotient. Method: The design of the study was quasi-experimental, with convenience sampling, involving thirty-eight children with an average age of 7.4 ± 0.9 years, diagnosed with weakness or hearing loss, from two schools of the city of Mexicali, Baja California. Mexico. The participants were randomly divided into an experimental group (n = 23) and a control group (n = 15). The motor quotient was evaluated using the KTK children's body coordination test (Kiphard Körperkoordinationstest für Kindergarten and Schiling, as per the German acronym), through the tests, balancing movements of backs, jumps on one foot, lateral jumps and transposition on a platform. The program was carried out for four months, five times a week, with a duration of 50 minutes per session. The communication with the students was through the Mexican sign language, and the tasks performed emphasized motor coordination. Results: When comparing the results between groups of the motor quotient variable, with the mixed analysis of variance (ANOVA) 2 x 2, a doubly significant interaction between the groups and the measurements was observed (p = 0.01); the percentages of change (Δ %) were 26% for the experimental group, and 6.5% for the control group (Δ%). Conclusion: It is established that the application of a physical education program adapted for four months improves the motor coordination in children with hearing disabilities.

SUMMARY: The present study evaluated the effect of a 20-week concurrent training program on bone metabolism in elderly women. The sample consisted of 51 elderly women living in the municipality of Muriaé (MG), distributed into two groups: a concurrent training group (CTG = 25), with an average age of 69.44 ± 6.82 years, and a control group (CG = 26), with mean age of 68.30 ± 6.34 years. Biophysical parameters were determined based on weight, height and body mass index. Bone metabolism was assessed by collecting second-morning urine samples before and after intervention to analyze levels of the biochemical marker deoxypyridinoline (DPD), which quantifies bone resorption. Results: The results showed a post-intervention decline in DPD content in the GTC when compared to controls (p = 0.007) and an improvement in the variables weight, BMI and DPD between the GTC and GC (p = 0.000). Conclusion: Concurrent training was efficient in improving bone metabolism in the elderly population studied.

RESUMEN: El presente estudio evaluó los efectos de 20 semanas de entrenamiento concurrente sobre el metabolismo óseo de adultas mayores. La muestra fue compuesta por 51 mujeres adultas mayores, residentes en el municipio de Muriaé (MG), voluntarias, distribuidas en dos grupos, un grupo participó en entrenamiento concurrente (GTC=25), con una edad media de 69,44±6,82 años y un grupo control (GC=26) con una media de 68,30±6,34 años. Los parámetros biofísicos se determinaron por medio del peso corporal, la estatura e índice de masa corporal. Para la evaluación del metabolismo óseo, se realizó la recolección de la orina matinal en el pre y post-test, utilizando como reactivo el marcador bioquímico de deoxipiridinolina (DPD) que cuantifica la reabsorción ósea. Los resultados mostraron una reducción en la concentración de DPD en el GTC cuando se compararon los grupos (p = 0,007) y la mejora de las variables, peso corporal, IMC y DPD entre el GTC y el GC en el post-test (p = 0,000). Se percibe que el entrenamiento concurrente, para las mujeres adultas mayores fue eficiente en la mejoría de las condiciones de salud del metabolismo óseo.

Background: Aim: To compare the concentration of secretory immunoglobulin-A (sIgA) in young adults with average or excellent aerobic capacity before and after a cardiopulmonary graded exercise test. Methods: Participants were nine apparently healthy physically active males (Mean age = 21.3 ± 2.1 yr.), randomly allocated in two groups based on their VO2max: a) average aerobic capacity (AEC, n = 5) or b) excellent aerobic capacity (EAC, n = 4). Participants performed the Bruce protocol to determine their aerobic capacity. The sIgA was measured before the test, immediately after the test and 60-, 120-, 240-, and 1440-min after the test. Results: Mixed factorial 2 x 6 ANOVA indicated no significant interactions between groups and measurements (p = 0.956), and main effect groups on sIgA (AEC = 85.4 ± 19.3 μg/mL vs. EAC = 79.2 ± 21.5 μg/mL, p = 0.836). Tukey's post hoc analysis revealed significant differences measurement obtained immediately after the test and between the initial measurement (p = 0.020), 60-min (p = 0.030), 240-min (p = 0.016), and 1440-min (p = 0.028) following the test. Conclusion: There is no change in sIgA kinetics depending on the aerobic capacity of the participants following an aerobic capacity cardiopulmonary graded exercise test.

Introducción. Objetivo: Comparar la cinética en la concentración de inmunoglobulina A salival (IgAs) en adultos jóvenes con capacidad aeróbica promedio (n: 5) o excelente (n: 4) antes y después de una prueba de esfuerzo. Método: 9 adultos jóvenes (edad 21,3 ± 2,1), divididos de acuerdo su VO2máx, realizaron una prueba de esfuerzo mediante el protocolo de Bruce. La concentración de IgAs fue determinada mediante el Salimetrics IgA Kit®, evaluando inicial, inmediatamente finalizada la prueba, +60, +120, +240, +1.440 min. Resultados: La prueba ANOVA 2x6 mixta indicó que no existieron interacciones significativas entre grupos y mediciones (p = 0,956). Tampoco se encontró una diferencia significativa en la media de IgAs en los grupos (Promedio = 85,4 ± 19.3 μg/mL vs Excelente=79,2 ± 21.5 μg/mL, p = 0,836). Independientemente de las mediciones, el análisis post hoc de Tukey indicó que las diferencias se encontraron en la medición obtenida inmediatamente después de la prueba y entre la medición inicial (p: 0,020), la medición obtenida 60 min (p: 0,030), 240 min (p: 0,016) y 1.440 min (p = 0,028) posteriores a la prueba. Conclusión: Los datos encontrados sugieren que no hay un cambio en la concentración de IgAs a través del tiempo en función de la capacidad aeróbica de los participantes.

ABSTRACT Objective To determine the effect of three months of periodized hydrogymnastics exercise program on urinary concentration of deoxypyridinoline in older women. Subjects and methods Twenty-six subjects were randomly assigned in two, intervention group (n = 16) and control group (n = 10). The intervention group followed 12-week of periodized hydrogymnastics training program five times a week, 50 minutes of water exercise with work heart rate reserve of 40-50% (1-6thweek) increasing the load to 50-60% (7-12th week); the control group was not involved in exercise and remained sedentary. The urinary concentration of deoxypyridinoline was evaluated by high resolution liquid chromatography using the reactive immulite pyrilinks-D siemens medical solutions, pretest at the baseline and at the end post-test of the 12-week of water-exercise. As statistical analyses mixed 2 x 2 ANOVA was used, also percentage changes (Δ %) was calculated. Results The results did not show significant improvement (p < 0.05) comparing the interaction intergroup and the measurements of urinary concentration of deoxypyridinoline (p = 0.504), percentage change (Δ %) showed positive improvements in the experimental group of -13.7 (nM/mMcreatine) in comparison with -7.1 (nM/mMcreatine) from the control group. Conclusion The present study involves periodization increasing the load heart rate reserve of hydrogymnastics exercise in order to produce grater adaptations, but the results showed than is not possible to infer that hydrogymnastics is effective in increase urinary concentration of deoxypyridinoline in older women, will be appropriated in the future more studies to better clarify the possibilities of improvements between hydrogymnastics and urinary concentration of deoxypyridinoline. Arch Endocrinol Metab. 2015;59(6):523-7

Background: The maximal oxygen uptake (VO2máx) assessment by indirect calorimetry is the most reliable method to determine VO2máx, but when repeated tests are conducted, the results have been controversial. Aim: To determine the reliability of the maximal oxygen uptake (VO2máx) in healthy adults following two consecutive trials with 10 min rest between trials using the Bruce protocol. Methods: Participants were 6 males apparently healthy physically active (Mean age=23,4±1,3 years), who performed twice the Bruce protocol and after reaching their VO2máx in the first trial they stepped down the treadmill and rested seated on a chair during 10 min. Results: The data analysis showed high reproducibility values between tests, indicated by the correlation coefficient Pearson product moment and R squared with confidence intervals at 95% (CI95%), the correlation of the maximum oxygen consumption was VO2máx =0.907 with a R²=0.823, the maximum heart rate was HRmáx =0.786, with R²=0.618 and the rate of ventilation and carbon dioxide elimination was VE/VCO2=0.868, with an R²=754. No adverse effects were reported during the 10 min rest between trials. Conclusion: Resting 10 min between consecutive maximal exercise tests using Bruce protocol treadmill tests does not affect VO2máx in healthy young adults. It is feasible and reliable to perform maximal treadmill tests in a single session without adverse effects for the participant.

Introducción: La evaluación del con consumo máximo de oxígeno (VO2máx) por calorimetría indirecta es el método más confiable aun sin embargo los resultados al determinar el VO2máx cuando se realizan pruebas repetidas han resultado controversiales. Objetivo: Determinar la confiabilidad del consumo máximo de oxígeno (VO2máx) obtenido mediante dos pruebas de esfuerzo consecutivas utilizando el protocolo de Bruce en sujetos sanos que descansaron 10 min entre cada prueba. Método: En el estudio participaron 6 adultos jóvenes de género masculino, físicamente activos con una edad promedio de 23,4±1,3 años, los sujetos realizaron dos pruebas de esfuerzo mediante el protocolo de Bruce y al alcanzar el VO2máx, entre la primera y la segunda prueba, se bajaron del ergometro y reposaron sentados en una silla durante 10 minutos. Resultados: Los datos obtenidos mostraron alta reproducibilidad de los valores entre las pruebas, indicado por el coeficiente de correlación producto momento de Pearson y el R cuadrado con intervalos de confianza al 95% (IC95%), la correlación del consumo máximo de oxígeno de fue VO2máx=0.907, con un R²=0.823, la frecuencia cardiaca máxima fue FCmáx=0.786, con un R²=0.618 y la tasa de ventilación y eliminación de dióxido de carbono fue VE/VCO2=0.868, con un R²=754. Conclusión: No se observaron efectos adversos durante el periodo de descanso de 10 minutos entre pruebas. En conclusión, descansar 10 minutos entre pruebas de esfuerzo máximas consecutivas utilizando el protocolo de Bruce no afecta el VO2máx en sujetos jóvenes y aparentemente sanos. Repetir una prueba máxima en una misma sesión es posible, confiable y no se presentan efectos adversos.

This case study attempts to determine the effect of a hydrokinesitherapy program by means of the Halliwick method on physical fitness in a female aged 35 years with poliomyelitis sequelae. The intervention followed sixteen weeks of hydrokinesitherapy during 70 minutes, five times a week, where we carried out exercises from the Halliwick method. There was an assessment both before and after the application. Strength endurance and flexibility were determined according to a senior fitness test protocol. The results showed positive improvements when carrying out the exercises from the Halliwick method and the percentage change (∆%) of strength endurance increase 361.5% in the right arm and 300% in the left arm. Flexibility increased 2 cm in the right shoulder and 10 cm in the left shoulder. In conclusion the subject was able to improve the performance of Halliwick exercises while showing an increase in strength endurance and flexibility.

El estudio de caso, determina el efecto de un programa de hidrocinesiterapia usando el metodo Halliwick sobre la resistencia a la fuerza y la flexibilidad en una mujer de 35 anos con secuelas de poliomielitis. La intervencion consistio en 16 semanas de hidrocinesiterapia de 70 minutos, 5 veces por semana, mediante el metodo Halliwick evaluandolo antes y despues; La resistencia a la fuerza y la flexibilidad se determinaron por el protocolo senior fitness test. Se mejoro el desempeno en los ejercicio del metodo Halliwick y el porcentaje de cambio (∆%) en la resistencia a la fuerza (361.5 % brazo derecho y 300% brazo izquierdo), la flexibilidad se incremento 2 cm en el hombro derecho y 20 cm en el hombro izquierdo. En conclusion la paciente mejoro el desempeno en el metodo Halliwick, mostrando incremento en la resistencia a la fuerza y la flexibilidad.

Background: Scientific evidence have been related negative functional autonomy to sedentary lifestyle in elderly women by other hand physical exercise is highly recommended to prevent deterioration of neuromuscular functions and proposed during the rehabilitation of physical disability and fall accidents. Aim: To determine the effect of periodized water exercise training on functional autonomy in elderly women. Methods: Twenty-six subjects were randomly assigned in two, water exercise intervention group (n=16) and control group (n=10); The intervention group followed 12-week of periodized water exercise training program five times a week, 30 minutes of water exercise with work heart rate reserve of 40-50% (1-6th week) increasing the load to 50-60% (7-12th week); The protocol of the Group of Latin-American Development for Maturity (GDLAM) was used to evaluate functional autonomy; As statistical analyses mixed 2 x 2 ANOVA was used, also percentage changes (Δ %) were calculated. Results: The results showed significant improvement (p<0.05) comparing the interaction intergroup and the measurements in 10 meters walk test (10mw) (p=0.001) and general GDLAM index (GI) (p=0.012), percentage changes (Δ %) showed positive improvements in the five components of (GDLAM) and (GI). Conclusion: Periodized water exercise training program was able to enhance (10 mW) and (GI) however, will be appropriated in the future more studies to better clarify the possibilities of improvements between water exercise and functional autonomy.

Antecedentes: Evidencia científica relaciona autonomía funcional negativa y sedentarismo en adultas mayores, por otra parte el ejercicio físico se ha recomendado para evitar el deterioro de funciones neuromusculares y durante la rehabilitación de la discapacidad física y caídas. Objetivo: Determinar el efecto de un programa de entrenamiento periodizado de ejercicio acuático sobre la autonomía funcional de adultas mayores. Métodos: Veintiséis sujetos fueron asignados al azar en grupo de ejercicio acuático de intervención (n = 16) y un grupo control (n = 10); El grupo de intervención participo en 12 semanas de ejercicio acuático periodizado cinco veces por semana, 30 minutos con una frecuencia cardiaca de reserva de 40 a 50% (1-6 semana) y un aumento de la carga de 50 a 60% (7-12 semana); Se utilizo el protocolo del Grupo de Desarrollo Latinoamericano de Madurez (GDLAM) para evaluar la autonomía funcional; el análisis estadístico fue por ANOVA 2 x 2, también se calcularon los porcentajes de cambio (Δ%). Resultados: Se mostró mejoría significativa (p<0,05) al comparar la interacción intergrupo y las mediciones en el test de caminar 10 metros (10 mW) (p=0,001) y el índice de GDLAM (GI) (p=0,012), los cambios porcentuales (Δ%) mostraron mejoras en los cinco componentes de (GDLAM) y (GI). Conclusión: El entrenamiento periodizado de ejercicio acuático fue capaz de mejorar (10 mW) y (GI) en adultas mayores, aun sin embargo, se requieren futuros estudios para aclarar las posibilidades de mejora en el ejercicio acuático y autonomía funcional.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a hydrogymnastics training program on Body fat and Fat-free mass in elderly women. The subjects were randomly divided in experimental groups that participated in the hydrogymnastics training program and control group that was not involved in the training and remained sedentary. They were assessed with anthropometric variables in accordance with ISAK protocol in order to determine Body fat (Kg), Fat-free mass (Kg), the training protocol consisted of hydrogymnastics sessions 5 times per week during 12 weeks of intervention, executed in a pool of 1.3 meters divided into three phases: a 10 minute warm-up, 30 minutes of aerobic exercise at 5060% of maximum heart rate (monitored by heart rate monitor) and a 10 minute cool down. As a statistical method to compare the results between groups of variables pre and post training, the analysis of variance (ANOVA) mixed 2 X 2 (group X measurement) test was done using SPSS version 17. The findings showed no significant increase in measurements of muscle body composition component; no significant changes in fatty tissue of body composition were observed. These results were similar and congruent with studies carried out previously in elderly adults, where physical exercise programs, during which the subjects are active for less than 30 minutes, three times a week, lead to small or no changes in body mass and body composition.

El objetivo de la presente investigación fue evaluar el efecto de un programa de hidrogimnasia sobre la masa grasa y masa libre de grasa en 26 mujeres adultas mayores divididas en grupo experimental (n=16) y un grupo control (n=10). Las variables antropométricas fueron valoradas utilizando los lineamientos establecidos por ISAK para determinar la masa grasa y masa libre de grasa. Las sesiones de hidrogimnasia fueron 5 veces por semana por un periodo de 12 semanas, con ejercicios aerobicos del 5060% de la FCmáx monitoreada por pulsómetro polar-FT7. Para los cálculos se utilizó la prueba de ANOVA, no encontrando diferencias significativas en la masa grasa y masa libre de grasa del grupo experimental en relación al grupo control. Estos resultados fueron similares y congruentes a estudios realizados en adultos mayores, con actividad física, donde los sujetos participaron al menos 30 minutos tres veces a la semana, no encontrando cambios en la composición corporal.

The purpose of this research was to determine the somatotype profile and body composition of team members of Soles de Mexicali from the Mexican professional basketball league season 2012. A descriptive cross-sectional study in which 10 members of that team are evaluated to determine the somatotype and body composition, they were assessed with anthropometric variables in accordance with ISAK (International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry was performed) the equipment used was the Tom Kit Rosscraft Inc. The somatotype and body composition were determined through measurements of body weight (cm), height (cm), eight skinfolds (mm) triceps, sub scapular, biceps, iliac crest, supra spinal, abdominal, front thigh, medial calf, eleven circumferences (cm) arm relaxed, flexed arm, forearm, wrist, chest, low waist, high hip, thigh, buttock 1 cm, mid-thigh, calf and ankle, and two bone diameters (cm) humeral and femur. The data were processed or through Life Size Software Sports Scientific Reynolds. The following data are reported in the first reference of the Mexican league players assessed a somatotype 2.946.352.06 average and the percentage of body fat of the subjects tested was 14.46%. The values found in this study indicate a significant an optimal state of body fat percentage and somatotype similar when is compared with existing studies on national teams and international basketball.

El propósito fue determinar el somatotipo y composición corporal de los integrantes del equipo de basketball Soles de Mexicali temporada 2012. Se realizó un estudio transversal descriptivo en el que se evaluó a los 10 integrantes, para determinar el porcentaje de grasa corporal se utilizó el método antropométrico de acuerdo con las técnicas establecidas por la ISAK (Sociedad Internacional para el Avance de la Kineantropometría). El equipo utilizado fue el Tom Kit de Rosscraft Inc. Recomendado por la ISAK para la aplicación de mediciones y que consta de calibrador de pliegues cutáneos Slim Guide, vernier de diámetros óseos, cinta métrica metálica tipo Lufkin, además de estadímetro y bascula. Se tomaron las siguientes mediciones masa corporal: estatura, 8 panículos adiposos (tríceps, subescapular, bíceps, iliocrestal, supraespinal, abdominal, muslo frontal, pierna medial), 11 circunferencias (brazo relajado, brazo flexionado, antebrazo, muñeca, tórax, cintura mínima, cadera máxima, muslo a 1 cm del glúteo, muslo medio, pantorrilla y tobillo) y 2 diámetros óseos (húmero y fémur). Los datos o fueron procesados por medio del software LifeSize de Nolds Sports Scientific determinando el porcentaje de grasa corporal. Los datos obtenidos son la primer referencia reportada en basquetbolistas de la liga mexicana determinados un somatotipo promedio de 2,946,352,06 y el porcentaje de grasa corporal promedio fue de 14.46%. Los valores encontrados en el presente estudio indican un considerable estado óptimo de porcentaje de grasa y similitud al compararlos con estudios existentes a equipos de basketball nacional e internacional.

The aim of this work was to estimate the prevalence of body fat, abdominal obesity and nutritional state in the students of the elementary school Salvador Jimenez Gomez in Mexicali Baja California. Mexico. Six hundred twenty-one children of 6 to 13 years old were studied, to determine the body fat, abdominal obesity and nutritional state, anthropometric measurements were taken and medial calf skinfolds, waist circumference, weight and height, body fat was determined according to the slaughter equation, abdominal obesity was determined 90 percentile according whit gender and age and Epi Info version 3.3.2 software was used to classify the overweight ( 85th percentile and < 95th percentile BMI for age and gender) and obesity ( 95th percentile BMI for age and gender) and through the body mass index (BMI). In our results, 19.1% of the students had overweight and 25.1% obesity. Combined overweight and obesity prevalence in boys was 51.3% while in girls was 37.4%. These results clearly show high prevalence of overweight and obesity in these children, in addition the children of this study were more overweight and obese than Mexican children average. It concludes that efforts should be made in this school to develop physical activity and nutrition programs to help stem rates of overweight and obesity.

El objetivo de este estudio fue estimar la prevalencia del porcentaje de grasa corporal, obesidad abdominal y estado nutricional en los estudiantes de la Escuela Primaria Profesor Salvador Jiménez Gómez de Mexicali Baja California, México. Fueron evaluados 621 estudiantes, con un rango de edad de 6 a 13 años. A cada niño se le tomaron, medidas antropométricas de peso, talla, circunferencia de cintura, pliegue de tríceps y de pantorrilla; se utilizó el programa Epi Info Versión 3.3.2 para calcular el índice de masa corporal (IMC), estableciendo como obesidad un valor mayor o igual al percentil 95 y el sobrepeso un valor mayor o igual al percentil 85 y menor al 95 de acuerdo con la edad y sexo, tomando en cuenta la medición de circunferencia de cintura se determinó obesidad abdominal mayor o igual al percentil 90 de acuerdo con la edad y sexo; el porcentaje de grasa corporal de determino por la ecuación de slaughter. Las variables con prevalencias más altas resultaron las del estado nutricional, con donde el 19,1% de la población estudiada presentó sobrepeso y 25,1% obesidad. La prevalencia combinada de sobrepeso y obesidad en niños fue de 51,3% mientras que en niñas 37,4%. Los resultados encontrados en estos niños muestran claramente altas prevalencias de sobrepeso y obesidad. Inclusive más altas al promedio de los niños mexicanos. Concluyendo que en esta escuela es necesario tomar medidas, como poner en marcha programas de actividad física y nutrición orientados a frenar el problema del sobrepeso y obesidad.

Physical function declines in efficiency with advancing age, contributing to disability. Furthermore, metabolic syndrome is a common illness in elderly populations, somatotayping is a technique for description of the physique and can establish a relation with performance and pathology. The aim of this work was to compare the agility, dynamic balance in elderly women with endomorphic mesomorph somatotype with presence or absence of metabolic syndrome. A sample of 18 volunteers was obtained (age 66.5±4.7 years old), all were elderly sedentary women. They were assessed whit anthropometric variables in accordance with ISAK protocol in order to determine Heath & Carter somatotype; presence of metabolic syndrome they were evaluated according with the NCEP ATP-III, the agility and dynamic balance was assessed with the functional test Time Up and Go (TUGT). Mean of somatotype in subjects with absence or presence of metabolic syndrome was 6.2-7.9-0.2 and 6.5-8.7-0.1 respectively; ShapiroWilk test checked the normality of the distribution in the functional test Time Up and Go, in the group with absence or presence of metabolic syndrome, based on its normality distribution for the intergroup comparison, the Student t test was applied, the significance level, utilized was 95% (P , 0.05) for the sample assessed without metabolic syndrome, the execution time of the functional test TUGT was better in spite of the same somatotype intergroup. The pathological components of metabolic syndrome can be related whit dysfunctional mobility in elderly women.

Conforme la edad progresa, se presenta una pérdida en la funcionalidad física del ser humano, contribuyendo al deterioro de su autonomía funcional, además el síndrome metabólico (SM) es un padecimiento común en poblaciones de adultos mayores. El somatotipo es una técnica utilizada para describir la forma del físico en diferentes tipos de poblaciones que puede establecer una relación con su rendimiento físico y patologías. El objetivo de este trabajo fue comparar la agilidad y equilibrio dinámico en adultas mayores con un somatotipo mesomorfo-endomorfico con presencia o ausencia de SM. Fue reclutada una muestra de 18 mujeres adultas mayores sedentarias (edad promedio de 66.5±4.7 años). Las variables antropométricas fueron valoradas utilizando los lineamientos establecidos por ISAK y se determinó el índice morfológico del somatotipo por el procedimiento de Heath & Carter. La presencia de SM fue evaluada de acuerdo al NCEP ATP-III, la agilidad y equilibrio dinámico fue medido mediante el test funcional de Timed up and go (TUGT). La media del somatotipo en las sujetos con ausencia y presencia de SM fue de 6.2-7.9-0.2 y 6.5-8.7-0.1 respectivamente; el test de ShapiroWilk fue utilizado para observar la normalidad de la distribución de los datos en el test de funcionalidad (TUGT)de ambos grupos, ya comprobada la normalidad de los datos, se aplicó la prueba t de Student con el nivel de significancia 95% (P , 0.05), comprobando que el grupo con ausencia de SM presentó una mejor agilidad y equilibrio dinámico. Es posible que los componentes patológicos del SM puedan estar relacionados con una pérdida de autonomía funcional en mujeres adultas mayores.