Este estudio analiza la percepción de los profesores respecto al desarrollo de competencias a partir de proyectos de el aprendizaje de servicio (ApS). ApS es una metodología activa en la que se combina aprendizaje académico y formación para la ciudadanía y la responsabilidad social. A pesar de que el enfoque de los proyectos suele estar en el aprendizaje de los alumnos, las experiencias en ApS permiten una construcción global y holística del conocimiento. Esta investigación, fundamentada en un paradigma mixto, ha aplicado un cuestionario semi-estructurado a 34 profesores de España, Portugal y diferentes países de América Latina que han participado en proyectos de ApS. Los resultados evidencian una percepción positiva de los docentes respecto a la adquisición de competencias relacionadas con el ApS. Sin embargo, el estudio advierte de la necesidad de formación específica para esta metodología en concreto.

The purpose of this study was to examine the training habits of eumenorrheic active women during their menstrual cycle (MC), and its perceived influence on physical performance regarding their athletic level. A group of 1250 sportswomen filled in a questionnaire referring to demographic information, athletic performance and MC-related training habits. Of the participants, 81% reported having a stable duration of MC, with most of them (57%) lasting 26–30 days. Concerning MC-related training habits, 79% indicated that their MC affects athletic performance, although 71% did not consider their MC in their training program, with no differences or modifications in training volume or in training intensity for low-level athletes (LLA) and high-level athletes (HLA) with hormonal contraceptive (HC) use. However, LLA with a normal MC adapted their training habits more, compared with HLA, also stopping their training (47.1% vs. 16.1%, respectively). Thus, different training strategies should be designed for HLA and LLA with a normal MC, but this is not so necessary for HLA and LLA who use HC. To sum up, training adaptations should be individually designed according to the training level and use or non-use of HC, always taking into account the pain suffered during the menstrual phase in most of the athletes.