Francisco Carreiro Da Costa
Biographic Data
| ID | 234892 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Francisco Carreiro Da Costa |
| GIVEN NAMES | Francisco Carreiro |
| FAMILY NAME | Da Costa |
| SIGNATURE | DA COSTA F C |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universidade Lusófona |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4874-2957 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2001 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Non-PE teachers’ perceptions of Physical Education status
This study explores the prior experiences and perceptions of non-Physical Education (PE) teachers regarding the role and value of PE within the school curriculum. Specifically, it aims to identify the key factors that shape these teachers' attitudes toward PE and to examine how their perspectives may be associated with students’ access to and participation in physical activity (PA) and sport in the school context. To address these objectives, a s…
The impact Covid-19 pandemic on coverage and inequalities in childhood immunization in Peru
The COVID-19 pandemic temporarily disrupted Peru's childhood immunization efforts, particularly affecting poorer populations, but coverage rebounded to pre-pandemic levels by 2022. These findings contribute to the scant literature on the pandemic's impact on vaccine equity
The Impact of Non-Physical Education Teachers’ Perceptions on the Promotion of Active and Healthy Lifestyles
(1) Background: In accordance with the socio-ecological model of physical education (PE), school-based interventions to promote physical activity (PA) will only be successful if a change occurs in the perceptions and attitudes of all. This study sought to analyze non-PE teachers experiences in PE and how these experiences relate to the value they attribute to PE, sports and PA, and the impact of teachers' perceptions on promoting active lifestyle…
Exploring the perspectives of physically active and inactive adolescents
Based on a socio-ecological framework for physical education (PE), this study explored and analysed the perspectives of physically active and inactive adolescent boys and girls with different socioeconomic status (SES), regarding the meanings that PE had on their physical activity (PA) lifestyles throughout childhood and adolescence. An interpretative and qualitative design was adopted and operationalised through an individual two-hours in-depth …
Adolescents’ perspectives on the barriers and facilitators of physical activity
Socio-demographic correlates of leisure time physical activity among Portuguese adults
This study aimed to identify socio-demographic correlates of leisure time physical activity among Portuguese adults. Subjects aged 31-60 years (1,076 males, 1,383 females) were categorized into two groups according to recommended physical activities ranging from ≥ 10 or < 10 MET.hours.week-1. Leisure time physical activity data was self-reported, including activities, duration of each session and frequency. Chi-square and logistic regression anal…
Correlates of urban children's leisure‐time physical activity and sedentary behaviors during school days
OBJECTIVES: Understanding correlates of physical activity and sedentary behaviors may contribute to fostering active lifestyles. This study aimed to identify correlates of physical activity and sedentary behaviors in leisure-time among Portuguese urban children, during school days. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 802 students (416 boys), aged 10-12 years. A questionnaire was used to collect data of physical activity, sedentar…
Mídia e educação
Exploring the perspectives of physically active and inactive adolescents
Based on a socio-ecological framework for physical education (PE), this study explored and analysed the perspectives of physically active and inactive adolescent boys and girls with different socioeconomic status (SES), regarding the meanings that PE had on their physical activity (PA) lifestyles throughout childhood and adolescence. An interpretative and qualitative design was adopted and operationalised through an individual two-hours in-depth …
Mídia e educação
Correlates of urban children's leisure‐time physical activity and sedentary behaviors during school days
OBJECTIVES: Understanding correlates of physical activity and sedentary behaviors may contribute to fostering active lifestyles. This study aimed to identify correlates of physical activity and sedentary behaviors in leisure-time among Portuguese urban children, during school days. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 802 students (416 boys), aged 10-12 years. A questionnaire was used to collect data of physical activity, sedentar…
Adolescents’ perspectives on the barriers and facilitators of physical activity
Socio-demographic correlates of leisure time physical activity among Portuguese adults
This study aimed to identify socio-demographic correlates of leisure time physical activity among Portuguese adults. Subjects aged 31-60 years (1,076 males, 1,383 females) were categorized into two groups according to recommended physical activities ranging from ≥ 10 or < 10 MET.hours.week-1. Leisure time physical activity data was self-reported, including activities, duration of each session and frequency. Chi-square and logistic regression anal…
Exploring the perspectives of physically active and inactive adolescents
Based on a socio-ecological framework for physical education (PE), this study explored and analysed the perspectives of physically active and inactive adolescent boys and girls with different socioeconomic status (SES), regarding the meanings that PE had on their physical activity (PA) lifestyles throughout childhood and adolescence. An interpretative and qualitative design was adopted and operationalised through an individual two-hours in-depth …
The Impact of Non-Physical Education Teachers’ Perceptions on the Promotion of Active and Healthy Lifestyles
(1) Background: In accordance with the socio-ecological model of physical education (PE), school-based interventions to promote physical activity (PA) will only be successful if a change occurs in the perceptions and attitudes of all. This study sought to analyze non-PE teachers experiences in PE and how these experiences relate to the value they attribute to PE, sports and PA, and the impact of teachers' perceptions on promoting active lifestyle…
The impact Covid-19 pandemic on coverage and inequalities in childhood immunization in Peru
The COVID-19 pandemic temporarily disrupted Peru's childhood immunization efforts, particularly affecting poorer populations, but coverage rebounded to pre-pandemic levels by 2022. These findings contribute to the scant literature on the pandemic's impact on vaccine equity
Non-PE teachers’ perceptions of Physical Education status
This study explores the prior experiences and perceptions of non-Physical Education (PE) teachers regarding the role and value of PE within the school curriculum. Specifically, it aims to identify the key factors that shape these teachers' attitudes toward PE and to examine how their perspectives may be associated with students’ access to and participation in physical activity (PA) and sport in the school context. To address these objectives, a s…
Medicine (5 works) · Children's Physical and Motor Development (4 works) · Physical activity (4 works) · Physical therapy (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (3 works) · Perception (3 works) · Physical education (3 works) · Physical Education and Pedagogy (3 works) · Context (archaeology (2 works)