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- Elite coaches views on factors contributing to excellence in orienteeringPublication . Celestino, Tadeu; Leitão, José; Sarmento, Hugo; Routen, Ash; Pereira, AntoninoIn the sport of orienteering, the studies in the context of sporting excellence are still scarce. Investigations carried out to date have been focused on the isolated analysis of specific factors contributing to excellence. The aim of this study therefore was to identify factors that coaches consider most prevalent in the development and maintenance of excellence in this sport. Ten elite level Portuguese and Spanish orienteering coaches completed semi-structured interviews and data were analysed using content analysis. Results showed coaches placed great emphasis on a set of personal factors, designated as primary influencing factors, including psychological attributes, sports preparation and genetic factors. Coaches also identified environmental factors that exert a secondary influence, with particular emphasis on the family, the sociocultural aspects and peer and friendship groups. Finally, elite coaches recognized the need of interaction and interconnection between these primary and secondary influencing factors for the development and maintenance of excellence in orienteering.
- Patrones de juego en el ataque rápido de F. C. Barcelona, Manchester United y F.C. Internazionale Milano - Un enfoque de Mixed Methods.Publication . Sarmento, Hugo; Anguera, Maria; Pereira, Antonino; Sarmento, HugoThis study aimed to detect and analyse regular patterns of play in fast attack of football teams, through the combination of the sequential analysis technique and semi-structured interviews to experienced first League Portuguese coaches. The sample included 36 games (12 games of the respective national leagues per team) of the F.C. Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Manchester United teams that were coded with the observational instrument tool developed by Sarmento et al. (2010) and the data analysed through sequential analysis with the software SDIS-GSEQ 5.0. Based on the detected patterns, semistructured interviews were carried out to 8 expert high-performance football coaches and data were analysed through the content analysis technique using the software NVivo 10. The detected patterns of play revealed specific characteristics of the teams under study. The combination of the results of sequential analysis with the qualitative interviews to the professional coaches proved to be very fruitful in this game the analysis of scope, allowing reconcile scientific knowledge with practical interpretation of coaches who develop their tasks in the field
- Prevalence of physical activity in European adults — Compliance with the World Health Organization's physical activity guidelinesPublication . Marques, Adilson; Sarmento, Hugo; Martins, João; Saboga Nunes, LuísBackground. Adults are recommended to engage in at least 150 min/week of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (PA). Purpose. This study aimed to examine the level of compliance with PA recommendations among European adults. Methods. Using data from European Social Survey round 6, PA self-report data was collected from 52,936 European adults from 29 countries in 2012. Meeting PA guidelines was assessed usingWorld Health Organization criteria. Results. 61.47% (60.77% male, 62.05% female) of European adults reported to be engaged in moderate to vigorous PA at least 30 min on 5 or more days per week. The likelihood of achieving the PA recommended levels was higher among respondents older than 18–24. For those aged 45–64 years the likelihood increased 65% (OR = 1.65, 95% CI: 1.51–1.82, p b 0.001) and 112% (OR = 2.12, 95% CI: 1.94–2.32, p b 0.001) for males and females, respectively. Those who were high school graduates were more likely to report achieving the recommended PA levels than those with less than high school education (males: OR = 1.19, 95% CI: 1.12–1.27, p b 0.001; females: OR = 1.13, 95% CI: 1.06–1.20, p b 0.001). Conclusion. Although about 60% of European adults reported achieving the recommended levels of PA, there is much room for improvement among European adults, particularly among relatively inactive subgroups.
- Quantifying the offensive sequences that result in goals in elite futsal matchesPublication . Sarmento, Hugo; Bradley, Paul; Anguera, M. Teresa; Polido, Tiago; Resende, Rui; Campaniço, JorgeThe aim of this study was to quantify the type of offensive sequences that result in goals in elite futsal. Thirty competitive games in the Spanish Primera Division de Sala were analysed using computerised notation analysis for patterns of play that resulted in goals. More goals were scored in positional attack (42%) and from set pieces (27%) compared to other activities. The number of defence to offense "transitions" (n = 45) and the start of offensive plays due to the rules of the game (n = 45) were the most common type of sequences that resulted in goals compared to other patterns of play. The central offensive zonal areas were the most common for shots on goal, with 73% of all goals scored from these areas of the pitch compared to defensive and wide zones. The foot was the main part of the body involved in scoring (n = 114). T-pattern analysis of offensive sequences revealed regular patterns of play, which are common in goal scoring opportunities in futsal and are typical movement patterns in this sport. The data demonstrate common offensive sequences and movement patterns related to goals in elite futsal and this could provide important information for the development of physical and technical training drills that replicate important game situations.
- Representações, estímulos e constrangimentos do árbitro de futebol de 11Publication . Sarmento, Hugo; Marques, Adilson; Pereira, AntoninoO objetivo do estudo foi conhecer as representações, estímulos e constrangimentos de árbitros portugueses de futebol de 11. Através da realização de entrevistas semiestruturadas foram inquiridos 19 árbitros. Os dados foram analisados através da técnica de análise de conteúdo com o software Nvivo 10. A análise dos resultados permitiu concluir que a representação do que é ser árbitro se consubstancia, sobretudo, pelo paixão e prazer pela atividade, sendo também atribuída significativa importância aos valores como a idoneidade, a isenção, responsabilidade, respeito e dignidade. Referiram que um bom árbitro apresenta não só uma boa condição física, mas também uma estrutura psicológica e um “saber estar” que potenciam o seu desempenho. A generalidade dos entrevistados sentia-se estimulada para o exercício desta atividade, referindo o prazer e a possibilidade de progressão na carreira como os principais estímulos. Aqueles que não se sentiam estimulados consideraram que eram mal remunerados e pouco acompanhados e acarinhados pelos responsáveis da arbitragem. Os principais constrangimentos apontados foram os comportamentos agressivos de adeptos, dirigentes e público, as dificuldades de conciliação com a vida familiar e profissional, as dificuldades de progressão na carreira e a injustiça na avaliação do desempenho
- Talent Identification and Development in Male Football: A Systematic ReviewPublication . Sarmento, Hugo; Anguera, M. Teresa; Pereira, Antonino; Araújo, DuarteExpertise has been extensively studied in several sports over recent years. The specificities of how excellence is achieved in Association Football, a sport practiced worldwide, are being repeatedly investigated by many researchers through a variety of approaches and scientific disciplines.