Influência de diferentes contextos visuais nas respostas afetivas, emocionais e sensoriais durante exercício de alta intensidade em remo ergómetro

Introduction: Physical exercise performed in natural environments has been associated with additional benefits for psychological well-being compared with exercise undertaken in settings without contact with nature. However, evidence remains limited regarding the effects of mere visual exposure to natural environments during high-intensity indoor exercise, particularly in sports such as rowing. Objective: This study aimed to compare the effects of two distinct visual contexts during a high-int...

POSTURAL SWAY IN OFFICE WORKERS: A REAL-TIME INERTIAL SENSOR-BASED ANALYSIS OF MOVEMENT VARIABILITY IN CHRONIC SPINAL PAIN AND PAIN-FREE ADULTS

Sitting is a dominant postural behavior in modern office work, with a substantial proportion of the working day spent seated. Although functionally necessary, prolonged sitting has been associated with an increased risk of chronic musculoskeletal disorders, particularly chronic spinal pain. Characterizing seated postural control may help physiotherapists better understand chronic spinal pain and support the development of preventive and therapeutic interventions. This thesis investigated trun...

Motivar para Aprender em Educação Física: Perceções dos Alunos e Implicações Pedagógicas

This school placement report reflects my overall experience during the Professional Internship undertaken as part of the Master's Degree in Teaching Physical Education in Basic and Secondary Education at the Faculty of Sport, University of Porto. The report describes and reflects upon the experiences, learning and professional competences developed throughout the internship, which took place in a basic and secondary school setting. The Professional Internship comprised two complementary compo...

O Desporto como fundamento da minha identidade profissional

This Professional School Placement Report, entitled "Sport as the Foundation of My Professional Identity", was developed within the Master's Degree in Teaching Physical Education in Basic and Secondary Education at the Faculty of Sport of the University of Porto. It reflects the process of personal and professional development undertaken throughout the Supervised Teaching Practice and analyses the experiences that contributed to the construction of my professional identity. The report include...