’We too will have to wait a year’: The impacts of COVID-19 and the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games from Brazilian athletes and coaches’ perspectives

Patatas, Jacqueline Martins; Winckler, Ciro

doi:10.1080/17430437.2021.1997987

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“…Even without robust evidence, this reinforces that physical exercise or sports activity can preserve against negative feelings in people with CP (Barak et al 2016) and motor deficit (Vancini et al 2019). It is also speculated that resilience as an individual psychological factor must have motivated this result through the easy ability to adapt to adverse situations, this was found in people with spinal cord injury (Mikolajczyk et al 2021;Patatas & Winckler, 2022).…”

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Can home-based training influence mood states and quality of life in Paralympic boccia athletes?

Arruda,

Vasconcelos de Oliveira,

Winckler

et al. 2023

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To verify the influence of home-based exercise and the type of physical limitation on the mood and quality of life were analyzed 34 Brazilian paralympic boccia athletes (with functional classes BC1 = 8, BC2 = 8, BC3 = 9, and BC4 = 9) of both genders, with different disabilities (e.g., cerebral palsy, quadriplegia, polio, congenital malformation, and muscular dystrophy). Profile of the Mood States and Quality of Life questionnaires were sent via apps through social media in electronic forms, and distributed throughout the country, in the shape of a snowball. To compare the typical characteristics of exercise at home in social isolation in the domains of mood state and quality of life, the independent t-test and Mann-Whitney were used. Then, to verify the influence of home training characteristics in isolation in specific groups of athletes (with and without cerebral palsy/with and without assistance) on the domains of mood state and quality of life, an analysis of covariance. No relevant differences exist between mood states and quality of life among the different demographic information analyzed. However, when controlling for comparisons through training covariates and the frequency used, it was found that the perception of quality of life under the "physical" domain presents significant differences among the analysis groups. The frequency of training in question may be enhanced by support covariates and the type of disability, significantly influencing their perceptions of quality of life. Keywords: Paralympic Sport; People with Disabilities; Cerebral Palsy; Sports Psychology; COVID-19.

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confidence: 81%

Can home-based training influence mood states and quality of life in Paralympic boccia athletes?

Arruda,

Vasconcelos de Oliveira,

Winckler

et al. 2023

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“…Regarding the social-economics impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil, 15 most of the Brazilian Paralympic Powerlifters investigated, 83.7%, continue engaged in training, especially those who compete at the international 18 and potential scenarios in the global crisis-transition. 17 Government restrictions draw attention to the strength sports community at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic due to limited access to equipments. 19 Steele et al 4 showed that recreational lifters reduced the machine exercises and increased free weight and bodyweight exercises.…”

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Brazilian Para-Powerlifting Training Profile During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Peixoto de Lucena,

Lopes da Silva,

Lima dos Santos

et al. 2023

Rev Bras Med Esporte

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Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a closure of training facilities due to government restrictions and social distancing, impacting amateurs and professional athletes. Objective: The purpose of this study was to describe the profile training of Brazilian Paralympic Powerlifters before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and verify the differences between international and national level athletes. Methods: Brazilian Paralympic Powerlifters (n=49) completed a self-reported online survey about training practices before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, motivation, satisfaction, and self-performance perception. Results: Paralympic Powerlifters have 34±10.6 years old, 156.5±20.8 cm, and 81.9±86.2 kg. Mann-Whitney test shows that international level athletes (i.e. Paralympic Games, Parapan American Games, and World Championship) had significantly more sport experience (years) compared to national level athletes (U=153.500; p=0.009). 83.7% of athletes reported being engaged in training during the COVID-19 Pandemic with changes in training location, training equipment, and coaching. Of the athletes who continue training, 65.9% reported feeling motivated to training, 34.1% reported not feeling motivated (=12.071; p<0.001). A significant association between training motivation (=13.359; p=0.001) and satisfaction (=13.435; p=0.001) with their self-performance perception were found. Conclusion: Most athletes reported being engaged in training during the COVID-19 Pandemic with significant changes in training location, equipment, and coaching. Understanding the changes in training practices during restriction periods, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, supports strategies to maintain the athlete’s engagement in Paralympic Powerlifting.

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“…Atletas de halterofilismo paralímpico em níveis internacional e nacional, com doenças neurológicas e neurodegenerativas, lesões na medula espinhal, usuários de imunossupressores e outras comorbidades associadas à sua deficiência, podem ter sido afetados durante a pandemia de COVID-19 em relação à acessibilidade e manutenção do treinamento 16 . Patatas and Winckler 17 investigaram os impactos da COVID-19 e do adiamento dos Jogos Paralímpicos de Tóquio 2020, a partir da perspectiva de atletas e treinadores brasileiros. Houve uma divergência entre as perspectivas dos atletas e treinadores.…”

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“…Os atletas pareciam confiantes ou indiferentes, enquanto os treinadores acreditavam em uma queda de desempenho. No geral, isso apresenta desafios para o esporte paralímpico decorrentes da pandemia de COVID-19 em relação ao desenvolvimento da carreira do atleta, à Trilha Paralímpica, Paralympic Pathway 18 , e aos possíveis cenários na transição da crise global 17 .…”

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Perfil De Treinamento Do Para-Powerlifting Brasileiro Na Pandemia De Covid-19

Peixoto de Lucena,

Lopes da Silva,

Lima dos Santos

et al. 2023

Rev Bras Med Esporte

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Introdução: A pandemia do COVID-19 causou o fechamento de instalações de treinamento devido a restrições governamentais, distanciamento social, impactando amadores e atletas profissionais. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever o perfil de treinamento dos Powerlifters Paralímpicos Brasileiros antes e durante a pandemia de COVID-19 e verificar as diferenças entre atletas de nível internacional e nacional. Desenho do estudo: O desenho utilizou um estudo transversal. Métodos: Os levantadores de peso paraolímpicos brasileiros (n=49) responderam a uma pesquisa online autorreferida relacionada às práticas de treinamento, antes e durante a pandemia de COVID-19, motivação, satisfação com o treinamento e percepção de autodesempenho. Resultados: Os Powerlifters paralímpicos têm 34±10,6 anos, 156,5±20,8 cm e 81,9±86,2 kg. O teste de Mann- -Whitney mostra que atletas de nível internacional (ou seja, Jogos Paralímpicos, Jogos Parapan-Americanos e Campeonato Mundial) tiveram significativamente mais experiência esportiva (anos) em comparação com atletas de nível nacional (U = 153,500; p = 0,009). 83,7% dos atletas relataram estar engajados em treinamento durante a pandemia de COVID-19 com mudanças no local de treinamento, equipamentos de treinamento e treinamento. Dos atletas que continuam treinando, 65,9% relataram sentir-se motivados para treinar, 34,1% relataram não se sentir motivados (=12.071; p<0,001). Encontrou-se uma associação significativa entre motivação para o treinamento (=13.359; p=0,001), satisfação com o treinamento (=13.435; p=0,001) com sua percepção de autodesempenho. Conclusão: A maioria dos atletas relatou estar engajado em treinamento durante a Pandemia do COVID-19 com mudanças significativas no local de treinamento, equipamentos de treinamento e treinamento. Compreender as mudanças nas práticas de treinamento durante os períodos de restrição, como a pandemia do COVID-19, subsidia estratégias para manter o engajamento do atleta no Powerlifting Paralímpico.

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’We too will have to wait a year’: The impacts of COVID-19 and the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games from Brazilian athletes and coaches’ perspectives

Cited by 6 publications

References 35 publications

Can home-based training influence mood states and quality of life in Paralympic boccia athletes?

Can home-based training influence mood states and quality of life in Paralympic boccia athletes?

Brazilian Para-Powerlifting Training Profile During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Perfil De Treinamento Do Para-Powerlifting Brasileiro Na Pandemia De Covid-19

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