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O presente trabalho aborda as atividades que integraram o estágio realizado para
obtenção do Grau de Mestre em Mestrado em Ciências do Desporto – Exercício e Saúde,
ao longo do ano letivo, como técnico de exercício físico, na Santa Casa da Misericórdia
da Covilhã e a iniciação à investigação. A realização do estágio teve como intuito adquirir
experiência profissional na área de técnico de exercício físico, além disso desenvolver
competências como a capacidade de comunicação e a habilidade de motivar as pessoas
para a prática de exercício. Para isso, procedeu-se ao acompanhamento, lecionação e
supervisão tanto das aulas como do bom funcionamento da entidade acolhedora.
Decorrente do processo de estágio, procurou-se desenvolver um estudo com o objetivo
de analisar os efeitos do exercício realizado ao domicílio na aptidão funcional, equilíbrio
e independência de idosos residentes no concelho da Covilhã. Para isso, aplicou-se um
programa de treino, com uma sessão semanal, durante um período de 12 semanas com
duas avaliações, uma antes e outra após o treino. As avaliações foram compostas por três
testes, o Sénior Fitness Test, a escala de equilíbrio de Berg e o índice de Barthel. O grupo
foi composto por 10 indivíduos de ambos os sexos (média ± desvio padrão: 83,40 ± 5,95
anos de idade, 1.54 ± 0.07 de altura; 29.57 ± 7.88 de índice de massa corporal), que
voluntariamente participaram no estudo. Os resultados demonstraram que apesar de
não existirem diferenças significativas, alguns elementos tiveram uma resposta positiva,
com diminuição da massa gorda e aumento da massa muscular. Já na resposta individual
no equilíbrio e na independência funcional sofreu alterações dispersas, com cerca de
metade dos participantes a responderem positivamente, com 5 a melhorarem na escala
de equilíbrio, e a maior parte mantendo-se inalterados relativamente à independência
funcional. Este trabalho de iniciação à investigação revelou-se fundamental para
sustentar a prática, contribuindo para complementar a formação e atividades
desenvolvidas, de encontro ao cumprimento do objetivo geral.
The present work addresses the activities that were part of the internship carried out to obtain a master’s degree in Sports Sciences - Exercise and Health, throughout the academic year, as a physical exercise technician at the Santa Casa da Misericórdia da Covilhã, as well as the initiation into research. The purpose of the internship was to acquire professional experience in the field of physical exercise technician and develop skills such as communication and the ability to motivate people to engage in exercise. To achieve this, the internship involved the monitoring, teaching, and supervision of classes, as well as ensuring the smooth functioning of the hosting institution. As part of the internship process, a study was conducted to analyse the effects of home-based exercise on functional fitness, balance, and independence in elderly residents in the municipality of Covilhã. A training program was implemented, consisting of one weekly session over 12 weeks, with two assessments conducted before and after the training. The assessments included the Senior Fitness Test, the Berg Balance Scale, and the Barthel Index. The study group consisted of 10 individuals of both sexes (mean ± standard deviation: 83.40 ± 5.95 years of age, 1.54 ± 0.07 meters in height, 29.57 ± 7.88 body mass index), who voluntarily participated in the study. The results showed that although there were no significant differences, some elements demonstrated a positive response, with a decrease in body fat and an increase in muscle mass. In terms of individual response to balance and functional independence, there were scattered changes, with approximately half of the participants responding positively, with 5 individuals improving on the balance scale, while the majority remained unchanged in terms of functional independence. This research initiation work proved to be essential in supporting practice, contributing to complementing the training and activities carried out, in line with the overall objective.
The present work addresses the activities that were part of the internship carried out to obtain a master’s degree in Sports Sciences - Exercise and Health, throughout the academic year, as a physical exercise technician at the Santa Casa da Misericórdia da Covilhã, as well as the initiation into research. The purpose of the internship was to acquire professional experience in the field of physical exercise technician and develop skills such as communication and the ability to motivate people to engage in exercise. To achieve this, the internship involved the monitoring, teaching, and supervision of classes, as well as ensuring the smooth functioning of the hosting institution. As part of the internship process, a study was conducted to analyse the effects of home-based exercise on functional fitness, balance, and independence in elderly residents in the municipality of Covilhã. A training program was implemented, consisting of one weekly session over 12 weeks, with two assessments conducted before and after the training. The assessments included the Senior Fitness Test, the Berg Balance Scale, and the Barthel Index. The study group consisted of 10 individuals of both sexes (mean ± standard deviation: 83.40 ± 5.95 years of age, 1.54 ± 0.07 meters in height, 29.57 ± 7.88 body mass index), who voluntarily participated in the study. The results showed that although there were no significant differences, some elements demonstrated a positive response, with a decrease in body fat and an increase in muscle mass. In terms of individual response to balance and functional independence, there were scattered changes, with approximately half of the participants responding positively, with 5 individuals improving on the balance scale, while the majority remained unchanged in terms of functional independence. This research initiation work proved to be essential in supporting practice, contributing to complementing the training and activities carried out, in line with the overall objective.
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Atividade Física Envelhecimento Ativo Exercício ao Domicílio Exercício Físico