Víctor Arufe-Giraldez
Biographic Data
| ID | 2773628 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Víctor Arufe-Giraldez |
| GIVEN NAMES | Víctor |
| FAMILY NAME | Arufe-Giraldez |
| SIGNATURE | ARUFE-GIRALDEZ V |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universidade da Coruña |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6440-048X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 19 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 19 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Thoughts and Concerns of Spanish Teachers on Returning to School After the Covid-19 Pandemic
Introduction. At the beginning of the 2020-2021 academic year, the government, health organizations, and educational institutions had to face the implementation of protocols and action plans within the classrooms to prevent COVID-19. Aim. This study aimed to analyze the thoughts and concerns of Spanish teachers during the academic year 2020-2021. Method. The study involved the participation of 965 teachers (74.3% Women; Mage = 43.5 9.9). An ad ho…
Gamification in Physical Education
Background: In the last 10 years, gamification has entered the educational field incrementally. The subject of Physical Education has been one of the scenarios where multiple gamified learning environments were carried out. The objective of this work was to evaluate and analyze the scientific evidence of the pedagogical proposals and didactic experiences that have used gamification in the Physical Education classroom in Kindergarten, Elementary S…
On What Tasks Did Children between the Ages of 3 and 12 Years Spend Their Time during the Covid-19 Pandemic? An International Comparative Study between Ibero-America and Europe
The pandemic caused by COVID-19 meant, in many countries, the establishment of a period of confinement in which families were forced to restrict movement and social contacts with the consequent risk of inactivity. Our objective as to analyze the degree of psychosocial well-being, sociodemographic aspects and use of technological means depending on the educational level of the parents. The sample consisted of 2316 children aged between 3 and 12 ye…
Variations in Manual Dexterity in 11- and 12-Year-Old Children in the North of Spain in the Sars-CoV-2 Lockdown
Between March and June 2019, the SARS-CoV-2 virus broke out in Spain. The lockdown in response entailed the modification of certain habits in the infant−juvenile population, such as those related to the practice of physical activity and the implications derived from it. The aim of this study was to learn the impacts that lockdown had on manual dexterity in children aged 11−12 years. Methods: A total of 50 Spanish children aged 11−12 years (M = 11…
Disruptive Behaviors in Physical Education
Disruptive behaviors in physical education cause conflicts among students and, consequently, an abnormal development of classes. Therefore, finding the variables that can solve them is an urgent aspect to achieve an adequate learning environment in the 21st century school. The aim of this study was to analyze what happens to disruptive behaviors in relation to systematic and regulated sports and social practice in a sample of Spanish primary scho…
Fútbol sala y alto rendimiento
Futsal is a sport with a significant number of practitioners. Its small playing field and the rapidity of the players’ actions encourage research on its configuration parameters to learn strategies that improve sports performance. The objective of this paper is to review the articles published between 2015 and 2020 that deal with elite futsal. A bibliographic search was carried out in the Scopus and Dialnet databases using different combinations …
Differences on Motor Competence in 4-Year-Old Boys and Girls Regarding the Quarter of Birth
The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences on motor competence between boys and girls aged 4 years old and investigate the existence of Relative Age Effect on their motor competence. In total, 132 preschool children were evaluated, of whom 60 (45.50%) were girls and 72 (54.5%) were boys. The distribution of the participants was from quarter 1 [ n = 28 (21.2%)], quarter 2 [ n = 52 (39.4%)], quarter 3 [ n = 24 (18.2%)], and quarter 4 [( …
Impact of a Series of Educational Talks Taught by Health Professionals to Promote Healthy Snack Choices among Children
The giving of educational talks to promote healthy habits may have a positive impact on the nutritional quality of school snacks in the days immediately following the talks. However, some forgetfulness was detected over time, which reduced the nutritional quality of the snacks once more. For future work, it is recommended that researchers measure the impact produced by giving regular talks
Study of Motor Competence in 4–5-Year-Old Preschool Children
The objectives of this study were (1) to investigate the presence of preschool children with severe motor difficulties (SMDs) and (2) to evaluate the existence of differences in the motor competence (MC) of preschool children from public and private schools based on gender. A total of 581 preschool children (4.66 ± 0.52 years) from Galicia (Spain) were assessed. The Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (MABC-2) was used to collect the data.…
Is It Possible to Reduce the Relative Age Effect through an Intervention on Motor Competence in Preschool Children
The purpose of the study was to find out whether a short 6-week intervention on motor competence can reduce the Relative Age Effect (RAE) of preschool children born in the first quarter, compared to those born in the fourth quarter of the same year. Seventy-six preschool children (5.20 ± 0.54 years) from Lugo (Spain) participated. A quasi-experimental pre-post-test design was used with an intervention group ( n = 32) and a control group ( n = 44)…
Relative Age Effect on Motor Competence in Children Aged 4–5 Years
The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether a Relative Age Effect (RAE) exists in motor competence of preschool children. The hypothesis was that motor competence, assessed by the Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (MABC-2), would be higher in preschool children born in the first quarter of the year compared to those who were born in the last quarter of the same year. A total of 360 preschool children were evaluated of whom 208 (57.…
Physical Activity and Daily Routine among Children Aged 0–12 during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Spain
The use of digital screens is an important part of children's daily routine. Their daily activities were practiced for more than three-six years, with more by girls. The time children devoted to sleep was directly proportional to the time they devoted to physical activity and indirectly proportional to the time they spent watching screens. The children who slept the most were those aged zero-three years, especially girls, who belonged to large fa…
Gender Differences on Motor Competence in 5-Year-Old Preschool Children Regarding Relative Age
The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences on motor competence between 5-year-old boys and girls and to investigate the existence of Relative Age Effect (RAE) on their motor competence. A total of 232 preschool children were evaluated of whom 134 (57.8%) were boys and 98 (42.2%) were girls. The Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (MABC-2) was used to collect data. The data show a main effect on gender factor; there was a main ef…
Changes in Physical Fitness, Dietary Habits and Family Habits for Spanish Children during Sars-CoV-2 Lockdown
there is evidence of a significant impact of SARS-CoV-2 lockdown on physical fitness values in boys and girls aged 11-12
Association between Tobacco Consumption and Problematic Internet Use and the Practice of Physical Activity in Spanish Adolescents
The practice of physical activity (PA) is a healthy habit that offers health benefits. In contrast, the lack thereof may be associated with an increase in diseases, even at an early age. The objective of this study was to analyze the association between unhealthy behaviors, such as tobacco consumption and problematic internet use, and the practice of PA in adolescents. Protective factors (physical activity and sport) and risk factors (leading a s…
Equipamiento y uso de Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación (TIC) en los hogares españoles durante el periodo de confinamiento. Asociación con los hábitos sociales, estilo de vida y actividad f…
Introducción: Las TIC están presentes en muchos hogares estableciendo cambios en la comunicación social y estilo de vida. En el año 2020 se ha declarado en España el estado de alarma con un importante periodo de confinamiento debido a la aparición de una nueva pandemia mundial COVID-19. A través de este trabajo se realiza una radiografía del equipamiento y uso de las TIC en los hogares españoles con niños menores de 12 años durante el periodo de …
Evolution of the Habits of Physical Activity and Television Viewing in Spanish Children and Pre-Adolescents between 1997 and 2017
The habits of physical activity practice and television viewing have changed towards sedentary lifestyle. Particularly, the girls and the children between 12 and 14 years showed the most sedentary behavior. Public health policies must consider the differences between sexes in order for such interventions to be effective in the population of pre-adolescents, in general, and girls, in particular
Association between Level of Empathy, Attitude towards Physical Education and Victimization in Adolescents
Currently, there is a problem related to violence and tolerance towards violence, and the levels of empathy of the subjects can affect this, in addition to the practice of physical activity. The present study sought to define and contrast an explanatory model of victimization, empathy and attitude towards physical education, and to analyze the existing relationships between these variables as a function of engagement with physical activity. A tot…
Influencia del tipo de centro en la práctica deportiva y las actividades de tiempo libre de escolares
Background: Recent researches have shown the importance of extracurricular activities and leisure time in children of school age, especially within today's society where the increasing labour activity of families makes difficult to spend time with children. In this sense, sport practice has a central role, as it will help to combat sedentary lifestyle produced by digital leisure. Aims: This study aims to determine the extracurricular sports and l…
Thoughts and Concerns of Spanish Teachers on Returning to School After the Covid-19 Pandemic
Introduction. At the beginning of the 2020-2021 academic year, the government, health organizations, and educational institutions had to face the implementation of protocols and action plans within the classrooms to prevent COVID-19. Aim. This study aimed to analyze the thoughts and concerns of Spanish teachers during the academic year 2020-2021. Method. The study involved the participation of 965 teachers (74.3% Women; Mage = 43.5 9.9). An ad ho…
Influencia del tipo de centro en la práctica deportiva y las actividades de tiempo libre de escolares
Background: Recent researches have shown the importance of extracurricular activities and leisure time in children of school age, especially within today's society where the increasing labour activity of families makes difficult to spend time with children. In this sense, sport practice has a central role, as it will help to combat sedentary lifestyle produced by digital leisure. Aims: This study aims to determine the extracurricular sports and l…
Influencia del tipo de centro en la práctica deportiva y las actividades de tiempo libre de escolares
Background: Recent researches have shown the importance of extracurricular activities and leisure time in children of school age, especially within today's society where the increasing labour activity of families makes difficult to spend time with children. In this sense, sport practice has a central role, as it will help to combat sedentary lifestyle produced by digital leisure. Aims: This study aims to determine the extracurricular sports and l…
Association between Level of Empathy, Attitude towards Physical Education and Victimization in Adolescents
Currently, there is a problem related to violence and tolerance towards violence, and the levels of empathy of the subjects can affect this, in addition to the practice of physical activity. The present study sought to define and contrast an explanatory model of victimization, empathy and attitude towards physical education, and to analyze the existing relationships between these variables as a function of engagement with physical activity. A tot…
Equipamiento y uso de Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación (TIC) en los hogares españoles durante el periodo de confinamiento. Asociación con los hábitos sociales, estilo de vida y actividad f…
Introducción: Las TIC están presentes en muchos hogares estableciendo cambios en la comunicación social y estilo de vida. En el año 2020 se ha declarado en España el estado de alarma con un importante periodo de confinamiento debido a la aparición de una nueva pandemia mundial COVID-19. A través de este trabajo se realiza una radiografía del equipamiento y uso de las TIC en los hogares españoles con niños menores de 12 años durante el periodo de …
Evolution of the Habits of Physical Activity and Television Viewing in Spanish Children and Pre-Adolescents between 1997 and 2017
The habits of physical activity practice and television viewing have changed towards sedentary lifestyle. Particularly, the girls and the children between 12 and 14 years showed the most sedentary behavior. Public health policies must consider the differences between sexes in order for such interventions to be effective in the population of pre-adolescents, in general, and girls, in particular
Fútbol sala y alto rendimiento
Futsal is a sport with a significant number of practitioners. Its small playing field and the rapidity of the players’ actions encourage research on its configuration parameters to learn strategies that improve sports performance. The objective of this paper is to review the articles published between 2015 and 2020 that deal with elite futsal. A bibliographic search was carried out in the Scopus and Dialnet databases using different combinations …
Differences on Motor Competence in 4-Year-Old Boys and Girls Regarding the Quarter of Birth
The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences on motor competence between boys and girls aged 4 years old and investigate the existence of Relative Age Effect on their motor competence. In total, 132 preschool children were evaluated, of whom 60 (45.50%) were girls and 72 (54.5%) were boys. The distribution of the participants was from quarter 1 [ n = 28 (21.2%)], quarter 2 [ n = 52 (39.4%)], quarter 3 [ n = 24 (18.2%)], and quarter 4 [( …
Impact of a Series of Educational Talks Taught by Health Professionals to Promote Healthy Snack Choices among Children
The giving of educational talks to promote healthy habits may have a positive impact on the nutritional quality of school snacks in the days immediately following the talks. However, some forgetfulness was detected over time, which reduced the nutritional quality of the snacks once more. For future work, it is recommended that researchers measure the impact produced by giving regular talks
Study of Motor Competence in 4–5-Year-Old Preschool Children
The objectives of this study were (1) to investigate the presence of preschool children with severe motor difficulties (SMDs) and (2) to evaluate the existence of differences in the motor competence (MC) of preschool children from public and private schools based on gender. A total of 581 preschool children (4.66 ± 0.52 years) from Galicia (Spain) were assessed. The Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (MABC-2) was used to collect the data.…
Is It Possible to Reduce the Relative Age Effect through an Intervention on Motor Competence in Preschool Children
The purpose of the study was to find out whether a short 6-week intervention on motor competence can reduce the Relative Age Effect (RAE) of preschool children born in the first quarter, compared to those born in the fourth quarter of the same year. Seventy-six preschool children (5.20 ± 0.54 years) from Lugo (Spain) participated. A quasi-experimental pre-post-test design was used with an intervention group ( n = 32) and a control group ( n = 44)…
Relative Age Effect on Motor Competence in Children Aged 4–5 Years
The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether a Relative Age Effect (RAE) exists in motor competence of preschool children. The hypothesis was that motor competence, assessed by the Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (MABC-2), would be higher in preschool children born in the first quarter of the year compared to those who were born in the last quarter of the same year. A total of 360 preschool children were evaluated of whom 208 (57.…
Physical Activity and Daily Routine among Children Aged 0–12 during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Spain
The use of digital screens is an important part of children's daily routine. Their daily activities were practiced for more than three-six years, with more by girls. The time children devoted to sleep was directly proportional to the time they devoted to physical activity and indirectly proportional to the time they spent watching screens. The children who slept the most were those aged zero-three years, especially girls, who belonged to large fa…
Gender Differences on Motor Competence in 5-Year-Old Preschool Children Regarding Relative Age
The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences on motor competence between 5-year-old boys and girls and to investigate the existence of Relative Age Effect (RAE) on their motor competence. A total of 232 preschool children were evaluated of whom 134 (57.8%) were boys and 98 (42.2%) were girls. The Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (MABC-2) was used to collect data. The data show a main effect on gender factor; there was a main ef…
Changes in Physical Fitness, Dietary Habits and Family Habits for Spanish Children during Sars-CoV-2 Lockdown
there is evidence of a significant impact of SARS-CoV-2 lockdown on physical fitness values in boys and girls aged 11-12
Association between Tobacco Consumption and Problematic Internet Use and the Practice of Physical Activity in Spanish Adolescents
The practice of physical activity (PA) is a healthy habit that offers health benefits. In contrast, the lack thereof may be associated with an increase in diseases, even at an early age. The objective of this study was to analyze the association between unhealthy behaviors, such as tobacco consumption and problematic internet use, and the practice of PA in adolescents. Protective factors (physical activity and sport) and risk factors (leading a s…
Gamification in Physical Education
Background: In the last 10 years, gamification has entered the educational field incrementally. The subject of Physical Education has been one of the scenarios where multiple gamified learning environments were carried out. The objective of this work was to evaluate and analyze the scientific evidence of the pedagogical proposals and didactic experiences that have used gamification in the Physical Education classroom in Kindergarten, Elementary S…
On What Tasks Did Children between the Ages of 3 and 12 Years Spend Their Time during the Covid-19 Pandemic? An International Comparative Study between Ibero-America and Europe
The pandemic caused by COVID-19 meant, in many countries, the establishment of a period of confinement in which families were forced to restrict movement and social contacts with the consequent risk of inactivity. Our objective as to analyze the degree of psychosocial well-being, sociodemographic aspects and use of technological means depending on the educational level of the parents. The sample consisted of 2316 children aged between 3 and 12 ye…
Variations in Manual Dexterity in 11- and 12-Year-Old Children in the North of Spain in the Sars-CoV-2 Lockdown
Between March and June 2019, the SARS-CoV-2 virus broke out in Spain. The lockdown in response entailed the modification of certain habits in the infant−juvenile population, such as those related to the practice of physical activity and the implications derived from it. The aim of this study was to learn the impacts that lockdown had on manual dexterity in children aged 11−12 years. Methods: A total of 50 Spanish children aged 11−12 years (M = 11…
Disruptive Behaviors in Physical Education
Disruptive behaviors in physical education cause conflicts among students and, consequently, an abnormal development of classes. Therefore, finding the variables that can solve them is an urgent aspect to achieve an adequate learning environment in the 21st century school. The aim of this study was to analyze what happens to disruptive behaviors in relation to systematic and regulated sports and social practice in a sample of Spanish primary scho…
Thoughts and Concerns of Spanish Teachers on Returning to School After the Covid-19 Pandemic
Introduction. At the beginning of the 2020-2021 academic year, the government, health organizations, and educational institutions had to face the implementation of protocols and action plans within the classrooms to prevent COVID-19. Aim. This study aimed to analyze the thoughts and concerns of Spanish teachers during the academic year 2020-2021. Method. The study involved the participation of 965 teachers (74.3% Women; Mage = 43.5 9.9). An ad ho…
Psychology (16 works) · Medicine (15 works) · Demography (11 works) · Demography (11 works) · Physical therapy (8 works) · Developmental psychology (7 works) · Health and Lifestyle Studies (7 works) · Children's Physical and Motor Development (6 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (6 works) · Competence (human resources (5 works)