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The Annals of Dunarea de Jos University of Galati Fascicle XV Physical Education and Sport Management, Nov 8, 2023
The segmentation and specialization, which characterize the current state of knowledge, the &... more The segmentation and specialization, which characterize the current state of knowledge, the "struggle" and sometimes the declared "incommunicability" between the sciences, today need a modification of the curricula and a consequent and necessary reorganization of educational planning and programming oriented to overcome the unidisciplinary approach. The present contribution, starting from an analysis of the 2004-2007-2012 national curriculum Indications (MIUR) and focusing on corporeality as a medium of cross-curricular learning, aims to initiate insights about the revision of programmatic guidance documents in the Italian context. The study in analysing objectives and developmental goals of the different disciplines within the national guidelines highlights the evolution of the value of corporeality by critically revisiting the usual educational scenarios where the body is often absent or little valorise. According to international educational perspectives increasingly directed toward the development of transversal skills and attitudes and recent research in the field of cognitive neuroscience, some epistemological nodes will be outlined on which to leverage so that corporeality can become a "tool" for the integration of knowledge and experience, traditionally separated from each other: those of speech (verbal dimension) with the less recognized ones of movement, gesture, gaze and the senses (non-verbal dimension). Physical education can enable the implementation of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary paths, foster the implementation of learning environments effective to the promotion of cognitive, social, cultural and affective experiences.
Children, Mar 1, 2024
This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative... more This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY
Revista românească pentru educaţie multidimensională, Mar 1, 2024
Journal of sports science, Feb 28, 2020
Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 2023
In light of the new scientific awareness of motor learning and the new regulatory scenarios regar... more In light of the new scientific awareness of motor learning and the new regulatory scenarios regarding inclusion, this contribution aims to highlight the potential of framing the teaching of motor activities according to a biopsychosocial approach. To this end, the study focuses on several key points, common to the non-linear pedagogy approach and inclusive didactics, that are considered capable of fostering the active and personalized participation of all (in quantitative and qualitative terms). This fostering helps to pursue a broadening of experience and an improvement in motor skills starting from personal and social autonomies, that are transferable and generalizable to different life contexts. In order to offer a theoretical framework capable of providing food for thought, interpretation, and analysis of the problem-situations emerging in the complexity of teaching practices, this study uses a theoretical-argumentative approach to promote the framing of motor activity within a holistic perspective, in which in the recognition of the dynamics of interdependence individual/environment, central both in terms of inclusion and learning processes, suggests the need to overcome the reductionism inherent in a traditional approach and to recognize the potential of an integrated approach that takes into account the complexity underlying motor learning processes, in particular. Such an approach helps to draw attention to the need to use the complementarity of the dynamic-ecological approach and the biopsychosocial perspective of the ICF to analyze and subsequently remodel inclusive teaching. The principles of the non-linear approach, placed in relation to the biopsychosocial approach, open new perspectives for teacher training by fostering the development of specific skills that can promote motor learning, life skills and inclusion.
ANNALS OF “DUNAREA DE JOS” UNIVERSITY OF GALATI, 2023
The segmentation and specialization, which characterize the current state of knowledge, the "stru... more The segmentation and specialization, which characterize the current state of knowledge, the "struggle" and sometimes the declared "incommunicability" between the sciences, today need a modification of the curricula and a consequent and necessary reorganization of educational planning and programming oriented to overcome the unidisciplinary approach. The present contribution, starting from an analysis of the 2004-2007-2012 national curriculum Indications (MIUR) and focusing on corporeality as a medium of cross-curricular learning, aims to initiate insights about the revision of programmatic guidance documents in the Italian context. The study in analysing objectives and developmental goals of the different disciplines within the national guidelines highlights the evolution of the value of corporeality by critically revisiting the usual educational scenarios where the body is often absent or little valorise. According to international educational perspectives increasingly directed toward the development of transversal skills and attitudes and recent research in the field of cognitive neuroscience, some epistemological nodes will be outlined on which to leverage so that corporeality can become a "tool" for the integration of knowledge and experience, traditionally separated from each other: those of speech (verbal dimension) with the less recognized ones of movement, gesture, gaze and the senses (non-verbal dimension). Physical education can enable the implementation of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary paths, foster the implementation of learning environments effective to the promotion of cognitive, social, cultural and affective experiences.
Revista Românească pentru Educaţie Multidimensională, 2024
International bodies recommend the daily practice of physical activity from developmental age, em... more International bodies recommend the daily practice of physical activity from developmental age, emphasizing the priority of enhancing levels of motor-sport activity (Who, 2015; 2020). In this sense, physical and sports education in the school setting represents an educational opportunity to increase awareness of the importance of Health Enhancing Physical Activity. The aim of this contribution is to present the national project "Gymnastics Game" promoted by the Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR) and The Italian Gymnastics Federation with the purposes of: facilitating a lifestyle-oriented healthy, cognitive and relational approach from kindergarten onward; preventing deviant behaviour; and developing both useful problem-solving skills facing with a creative approach and adaptable and transferable skills to everyday life. The pilot project, implemented in all regions of Italy's national territory, involved No. 40 schools, a total of 222 classes, 4500 pupils attending sections 3-4-5 years of kindergarten and the first and second classes of primary school (6-7 years old), with an additional 285 classes that only received the educational kit without being able to participate in the pilot project. The initiative involved the active participation of curricular and support teachers of the affected classes, 40 FGI specialists and families. The pathways guidelines have started a nationwide comparison aimed at developing research and educational-methodological innovation in physical and sport science, improving over the years, participation in motor and sports activities and opposing the early abandonment.
Children , 2024
This paper aims to analyse studies and research conducted in EU and non-EU member states to ident... more This paper aims to analyse studies and research conducted in EU and non-EU member states to identify and compare trends in physical activity and motor skills. Thus, a comparative overview of the state of the art in the two pre-pandemic decades that can facilitate an understanding of the different territorial realities and training needs to be conducted, considering the different cultural situations. A scoping review was conducted by analysing a series of studies published between 1990 and 2022, including only those studies that collected data in the pre-pandemic period. The search was carried out on databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect. The following keywords were used for the acquisition of relevant studies: children, decline, motor skills, physical activity, and young people. From the literature review emerged clearly in all the longitudinal surveys a negative trend of body mass index (BMI), which was increasing in all the countries analysed, and cardiorespiratory fitness, which, in close relation to the increase in overweight levels, was in decline. If an unambiguous trend could be declared for the variables just mentioned, it was not possible to declare the same trend for the other variables analysed, which showed discordant results between the different countries.
Background: The low back is the most common site of pain in the population, especially in the ado... more Background: The low back is the most common site of pain in the population, especially in the adolescent population. Several scientific studies in the literature focused on swimming, its effects and the relationship with injuries and deformities of the spine. Purpose: this brief review, in an attempt to answer this question, aims to compare several studies that have focused attention on the relationship between the possible appearance of postural problems and swimming activity practiced at a competitive level. Methods: a literature search was conducted for articles published between 2000 and 2020 with the exception of two pilot studies from the 1990s.The review was carried out in the following databases: Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct and Google Scholar. In addition, further studies were consulted by accessing specific journals. The search terms used were: swimming, electromyography, back-pain, muscles activity, scoliosis, and crawl. To select the studies, the following criteria were identified: use of electromyography as an investigation tool; sample of competitive swimmers aged between 12 and 17 years. Results: the results were summarized in a table indicating authors, year of publication, objective, sample, swimming style analysed, research methodology and specific results. The analysis of the literature generally shows the existence of a relationship between intensity of training and the occurrence and aggravation of dysmorphisms or paramorphisms. In addition, the selected studies show the importance assigned to core training in the prevention of postural imbalances.
ABSTRACT Numerous researches about children show that physical and cognitive development are link... more ABSTRACT Numerous researches about children show that physical and cognitive development are linked. During their growth many changes in the children’s body and brain occur, chan¬ges that are very important for their psycho/social evolution. Some studies have been conducted about the role of dif¬ferent types of activities and motor skill training, showing that physical activities conducted as routine movements can be linked with better cognitive performance and academic achievement. The aim of this study is to provide a descriptive analysis to investigate the possible relation between some dimensions of physical fitness and problem solving skills in children. The study has considered 56 children aged between 6-11 years, divided into two samples: the first composed by some gymnasts; the second by pupils of the primary school, both randomly chosen. To assess the physical fitness of young girls and the cogni¬tive development has been selected many tools: motor tests to evaluate the conditional/coordinative capacities and ar¬ticular mobility (Buonaccorsi, 2003), test of Gross Motor Development (Ulrich, 1985), Bioelectrical impedance analysis BIA and Test of Potential Intelligence to assess the problem solving skills TEP (R. A Fabio, 2007). Our investigation obviously showed a significant differen¬ce between the two groups in physical tests and body compo¬sition but it is important highlight some correlations betwe¬en the problem-solving test and the different motor abilities analyzed observing the whole sample. All the correlations between potential intelligence and the others variables appear significant. The values more correla¬ted with TIP are the variables of coordinative dimension. The gross motor development quotient correlated with tip is r= 0. 74. This is a high value, but not enough to argue that there is a connection of cause and effect, because other varia-bles could influence the results. The motor activities, and especially the coordination skill training, could be one of the factors that help the cognitive development of children.
A survey led by ISTAT about the aspects of the daily life of disabled in Italy, shows up how the ... more A survey led by ISTAT about the aspects of the daily life of disabled in Italy, shows up how the inclusion of them, in the social relationships, is one of the most relevant issues. It results that, the more high the limitation degree is, the more the personal autonomy is affected and then the ability to relate with the other. A possible solution could be found in the associations as a potential inclusion mean and an opposition to the isolation. In this context, took form the project “Ti propongo un cambio”. This is about the change of perspective which tried to make an able-bodied society go towards disabled subjects to understand their situation in trying the disability on themselves. This project wants to encourage the meeting and the dialogue between these two realities and to promote a better inclusion by able-bodied, along one of the few possible ways: the sport. 17 able-bodied young, from 13 to 17, volunteers of a local Oratory, participated to many sports and psychomotor recovery activities, with other disabled young of a sports association. The activities were held every week, three days a week, in January 2013. The able-bodied simulated the disability to realize the real conditions of the disabled of the Association. During the simulations, there were obvious difficulties in the execution of the motor task required by the trainer; these inconveniences were reported in observation cards properly compiled by the ablebodied subjects. Apart from the simulation test, the most important for this project, two other tests were held. At the beginning and at the end of January, it was compiled the “TGMD” Test for the valuation of the gross motor development. In the first test, not all the subjects were able to execute the exercise in a proper way, but there was a huge improvement in the second test, thanks to the good conduct of the sports activities in the project’s program. Before the project activities the subjects answered some questions about the disability and about their behavior in approaching the disabled subjects; also this test was repeated at the end of the activities. It showed up a change of perspective, thanks to the overcoming of the stereotypes and of their fears. From the results detected by the simulation cards and the answers about the disability, it is clear how the two observed realities were able to find and maintain a strong contact point, which led to the incrementation of the awareness that we’re all part of a unique world
Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, Dec 1, 2013
The Annals of Dunarea de Jos University of Galati Fascicle XV Physical Education and Sport Management, Nov 8, 2023
The segmentation and specialization, which characterize the current state of knowledge, the &... more The segmentation and specialization, which characterize the current state of knowledge, the "struggle" and sometimes the declared "incommunicability" between the sciences, today need a modification of the curricula and a consequent and necessary reorganization of educational planning and programming oriented to overcome the unidisciplinary approach. The present contribution, starting from an analysis of the 2004-2007-2012 national curriculum Indications (MIUR) and focusing on corporeality as a medium of cross-curricular learning, aims to initiate insights about the revision of programmatic guidance documents in the Italian context. The study in analysing objectives and developmental goals of the different disciplines within the national guidelines highlights the evolution of the value of corporeality by critically revisiting the usual educational scenarios where the body is often absent or little valorise. According to international educational perspectives increasingly directed toward the development of transversal skills and attitudes and recent research in the field of cognitive neuroscience, some epistemological nodes will be outlined on which to leverage so that corporeality can become a "tool" for the integration of knowledge and experience, traditionally separated from each other: those of speech (verbal dimension) with the less recognized ones of movement, gesture, gaze and the senses (non-verbal dimension). Physical education can enable the implementation of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary paths, foster the implementation of learning environments effective to the promotion of cognitive, social, cultural and affective experiences.
Children, Mar 1, 2024
This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative... more This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY
Revista românească pentru educaţie multidimensională, Mar 1, 2024
Journal of sports science, Feb 28, 2020
Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 2023
In light of the new scientific awareness of motor learning and the new regulatory scenarios regar... more In light of the new scientific awareness of motor learning and the new regulatory scenarios regarding inclusion, this contribution aims to highlight the potential of framing the teaching of motor activities according to a biopsychosocial approach. To this end, the study focuses on several key points, common to the non-linear pedagogy approach and inclusive didactics, that are considered capable of fostering the active and personalized participation of all (in quantitative and qualitative terms). This fostering helps to pursue a broadening of experience and an improvement in motor skills starting from personal and social autonomies, that are transferable and generalizable to different life contexts. In order to offer a theoretical framework capable of providing food for thought, interpretation, and analysis of the problem-situations emerging in the complexity of teaching practices, this study uses a theoretical-argumentative approach to promote the framing of motor activity within a holistic perspective, in which in the recognition of the dynamics of interdependence individual/environment, central both in terms of inclusion and learning processes, suggests the need to overcome the reductionism inherent in a traditional approach and to recognize the potential of an integrated approach that takes into account the complexity underlying motor learning processes, in particular. Such an approach helps to draw attention to the need to use the complementarity of the dynamic-ecological approach and the biopsychosocial perspective of the ICF to analyze and subsequently remodel inclusive teaching. The principles of the non-linear approach, placed in relation to the biopsychosocial approach, open new perspectives for teacher training by fostering the development of specific skills that can promote motor learning, life skills and inclusion.
ANNALS OF “DUNAREA DE JOS” UNIVERSITY OF GALATI, 2023
The segmentation and specialization, which characterize the current state of knowledge, the "stru... more The segmentation and specialization, which characterize the current state of knowledge, the "struggle" and sometimes the declared "incommunicability" between the sciences, today need a modification of the curricula and a consequent and necessary reorganization of educational planning and programming oriented to overcome the unidisciplinary approach. The present contribution, starting from an analysis of the 2004-2007-2012 national curriculum Indications (MIUR) and focusing on corporeality as a medium of cross-curricular learning, aims to initiate insights about the revision of programmatic guidance documents in the Italian context. The study in analysing objectives and developmental goals of the different disciplines within the national guidelines highlights the evolution of the value of corporeality by critically revisiting the usual educational scenarios where the body is often absent or little valorise. According to international educational perspectives increasingly directed toward the development of transversal skills and attitudes and recent research in the field of cognitive neuroscience, some epistemological nodes will be outlined on which to leverage so that corporeality can become a "tool" for the integration of knowledge and experience, traditionally separated from each other: those of speech (verbal dimension) with the less recognized ones of movement, gesture, gaze and the senses (non-verbal dimension). Physical education can enable the implementation of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary paths, foster the implementation of learning environments effective to the promotion of cognitive, social, cultural and affective experiences.
Revista Românească pentru Educaţie Multidimensională, 2024
International bodies recommend the daily practice of physical activity from developmental age, em... more International bodies recommend the daily practice of physical activity from developmental age, emphasizing the priority of enhancing levels of motor-sport activity (Who, 2015; 2020). In this sense, physical and sports education in the school setting represents an educational opportunity to increase awareness of the importance of Health Enhancing Physical Activity. The aim of this contribution is to present the national project "Gymnastics Game" promoted by the Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR) and The Italian Gymnastics Federation with the purposes of: facilitating a lifestyle-oriented healthy, cognitive and relational approach from kindergarten onward; preventing deviant behaviour; and developing both useful problem-solving skills facing with a creative approach and adaptable and transferable skills to everyday life. The pilot project, implemented in all regions of Italy's national territory, involved No. 40 schools, a total of 222 classes, 4500 pupils attending sections 3-4-5 years of kindergarten and the first and second classes of primary school (6-7 years old), with an additional 285 classes that only received the educational kit without being able to participate in the pilot project. The initiative involved the active participation of curricular and support teachers of the affected classes, 40 FGI specialists and families. The pathways guidelines have started a nationwide comparison aimed at developing research and educational-methodological innovation in physical and sport science, improving over the years, participation in motor and sports activities and opposing the early abandonment.
Children , 2024
This paper aims to analyse studies and research conducted in EU and non-EU member states to ident... more This paper aims to analyse studies and research conducted in EU and non-EU member states to identify and compare trends in physical activity and motor skills. Thus, a comparative overview of the state of the art in the two pre-pandemic decades that can facilitate an understanding of the different territorial realities and training needs to be conducted, considering the different cultural situations. A scoping review was conducted by analysing a series of studies published between 1990 and 2022, including only those studies that collected data in the pre-pandemic period. The search was carried out on databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect. The following keywords were used for the acquisition of relevant studies: children, decline, motor skills, physical activity, and young people. From the literature review emerged clearly in all the longitudinal surveys a negative trend of body mass index (BMI), which was increasing in all the countries analysed, and cardiorespiratory fitness, which, in close relation to the increase in overweight levels, was in decline. If an unambiguous trend could be declared for the variables just mentioned, it was not possible to declare the same trend for the other variables analysed, which showed discordant results between the different countries.
Background: The low back is the most common site of pain in the population, especially in the ado... more Background: The low back is the most common site of pain in the population, especially in the adolescent population. Several scientific studies in the literature focused on swimming, its effects and the relationship with injuries and deformities of the spine. Purpose: this brief review, in an attempt to answer this question, aims to compare several studies that have focused attention on the relationship between the possible appearance of postural problems and swimming activity practiced at a competitive level. Methods: a literature search was conducted for articles published between 2000 and 2020 with the exception of two pilot studies from the 1990s.The review was carried out in the following databases: Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct and Google Scholar. In addition, further studies were consulted by accessing specific journals. The search terms used were: swimming, electromyography, back-pain, muscles activity, scoliosis, and crawl. To select the studies, the following criteria were identified: use of electromyography as an investigation tool; sample of competitive swimmers aged between 12 and 17 years. Results: the results were summarized in a table indicating authors, year of publication, objective, sample, swimming style analysed, research methodology and specific results. The analysis of the literature generally shows the existence of a relationship between intensity of training and the occurrence and aggravation of dysmorphisms or paramorphisms. In addition, the selected studies show the importance assigned to core training in the prevention of postural imbalances.
ABSTRACT Numerous researches about children show that physical and cognitive development are link... more ABSTRACT Numerous researches about children show that physical and cognitive development are linked. During their growth many changes in the children’s body and brain occur, chan¬ges that are very important for their psycho/social evolution. Some studies have been conducted about the role of dif¬ferent types of activities and motor skill training, showing that physical activities conducted as routine movements can be linked with better cognitive performance and academic achievement. The aim of this study is to provide a descriptive analysis to investigate the possible relation between some dimensions of physical fitness and problem solving skills in children. The study has considered 56 children aged between 6-11 years, divided into two samples: the first composed by some gymnasts; the second by pupils of the primary school, both randomly chosen. To assess the physical fitness of young girls and the cogni¬tive development has been selected many tools: motor tests to evaluate the conditional/coordinative capacities and ar¬ticular mobility (Buonaccorsi, 2003), test of Gross Motor Development (Ulrich, 1985), Bioelectrical impedance analysis BIA and Test of Potential Intelligence to assess the problem solving skills TEP (R. A Fabio, 2007). Our investigation obviously showed a significant differen¬ce between the two groups in physical tests and body compo¬sition but it is important highlight some correlations betwe¬en the problem-solving test and the different motor abilities analyzed observing the whole sample. All the correlations between potential intelligence and the others variables appear significant. The values more correla¬ted with TIP are the variables of coordinative dimension. The gross motor development quotient correlated with tip is r= 0. 74. This is a high value, but not enough to argue that there is a connection of cause and effect, because other varia-bles could influence the results. The motor activities, and especially the coordination skill training, could be one of the factors that help the cognitive development of children.
A survey led by ISTAT about the aspects of the daily life of disabled in Italy, shows up how the ... more A survey led by ISTAT about the aspects of the daily life of disabled in Italy, shows up how the inclusion of them, in the social relationships, is one of the most relevant issues. It results that, the more high the limitation degree is, the more the personal autonomy is affected and then the ability to relate with the other. A possible solution could be found in the associations as a potential inclusion mean and an opposition to the isolation. In this context, took form the project “Ti propongo un cambio”. This is about the change of perspective which tried to make an able-bodied society go towards disabled subjects to understand their situation in trying the disability on themselves. This project wants to encourage the meeting and the dialogue between these two realities and to promote a better inclusion by able-bodied, along one of the few possible ways: the sport. 17 able-bodied young, from 13 to 17, volunteers of a local Oratory, participated to many sports and psychomotor recovery activities, with other disabled young of a sports association. The activities were held every week, three days a week, in January 2013. The able-bodied simulated the disability to realize the real conditions of the disabled of the Association. During the simulations, there were obvious difficulties in the execution of the motor task required by the trainer; these inconveniences were reported in observation cards properly compiled by the ablebodied subjects. Apart from the simulation test, the most important for this project, two other tests were held. At the beginning and at the end of January, it was compiled the “TGMD” Test for the valuation of the gross motor development. In the first test, not all the subjects were able to execute the exercise in a proper way, but there was a huge improvement in the second test, thanks to the good conduct of the sports activities in the project’s program. Before the project activities the subjects answered some questions about the disability and about their behavior in approaching the disabled subjects; also this test was repeated at the end of the activities. It showed up a change of perspective, thanks to the overcoming of the stereotypes and of their fears. From the results detected by the simulation cards and the answers about the disability, it is clear how the two observed realities were able to find and maintain a strong contact point, which led to the incrementation of the awareness that we’re all part of a unique world
Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, Dec 1, 2013
Erickson- Test e strumenti di valutazione scuola, 2023
Il volume, che propone la standardizzazione italiana del TGMD-3 effettuata su 8500 soggetti, si r... more Il volume, che propone la standardizzazione italiana del TGMD-3 effettuata su 8500 soggetti, si rivolge a insegnanti, educatori e a tutti i professionisti coinvolti in programmi di attività motorie di base. Il test consente di valutare il livello di sviluppo grosso-motorio in bambini/e dai 3 agli 11 anni, attraverso l’osservazione delle abilità di locomozione e di controllo della palla. Al manuale teorico sono allegati il protocollo di somministrazione — corredato di illustrazioni a colori — e il protocollo di notazione — per la registrazione dei dati e il calcolo e l’interpretazione dei punteggi — che guidano alla comprensione dei punti di forza e di debolezza dell’allievo/a. La misurazione dei livelli di padronanza delle abilità grosso-motorie ottenuta con il TGMD-3 aiuta nella progettazione di percorsi didattici personalizzati.
