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Objective: This study aimed to systematically review previous studies on the effects and mother´s benefits of dancing during pregnancy for their health and fetus health. Methodology: A systematic literature search was conducted (n=13) using the online Web of Science, SportDiscus, Google Scholar and Embase databases up to September 2021, using the keywords: “dance”, “pregnancy”, “perinatal” and “fetus”, also in Spanish. Previously, a coding sheet was used based on the study objective and the PRISMA statement. Results: 1) An aerobic dance program combined with other physical fitness components exercises can prevent excessive weight gain during pregnancy, reduce the risk of hypertension and improve submaximal cardiorespiratory capacity in pregnant women; 2) An aerobic dance-only program should prevent and improve common lower back pain during pregnancy and 3) No evidence of damage is observed on the health of the mother and the fetus on the practice of dance; y 4) There is limited evidence of positive effects on fetal and newborn health. Conclusions: The practice of dance in pregnant women could counteract some of the susceptible disorders typical of the pregnancy stage and does not pose any risk to their health. However, more studies are needed on the effects of its practice on fetal health. As well as interventions considering other possible dance styles., Objetivo: Realizar una revisión sistemática con el objetivo de determinar los efectos y los posibles beneficios de la práctica de la danza durante el embarazo, sobre la salud de la madre y del feto. Metodología: Se llevó a cabo una revisión sistemática (n=13) en las bases de datos de Web of Science, SportDiscus, Google Académico y Embase utilizando las palabras claves: “dance” (danza), “pregnancy”(embarazo), “perinatal” (perinatal) y “fetus”(feto), en inglés y en español, hasta septiembre de 2021. Previamente se elaboró una hoja de codificación basada en el objetivo del estudio y en la declaración PRISMA. Resultados: 1) La danza aeróbica combinada con el trabajo de otros componentes de la condición física puede prevenir el aumento excesivo de peso durante la gestación, reducir el riesgo de hipertensión, reducir el riesgo de padecer diabetes gestacional y mejorar la capacidad cardiorrespiratoria submáxima en mujeres gestantes; 2) Un programa únicamente de danza aeróbica podría prevenir y mejorar el dolor lumbopélvico común durante el embarazo; 3) No se observa evidencia de daño sobre la salud de la madre o del feto como consecuencia de la práctica de la danza; y 4) Se observa una evidencia limitada de los efectos positivos en la salud del feto y del neonato. Conclusiones: La práctica de la danza en mujeres gestantes podría contrarrestar algunos de los trastornos susceptibles propios de la etapa de gestación y no supone ningún riesgo para su salud. Sin embargo, son necesarios más estudios sobre los efectos de su práctica sobre la salud fetal. Así como intervenciones considerando otros estilos de danza posibles.

The objective of the following study was to contrast the effect of an intervention in a didactic unit (DU) applying active methodologies such as gamification, in comparison with another in which traditional teaching styles were used, on situational motivation regarding the corporal expression contents, in Secondary Education students. For this, we used African Dance as a reference in Physical Education (PE) classes, and were comparatively analysed different motivational variables taking into account the Self-Determination Theory (TAD) in 98 students (M age = 15.5; SD =. 537) divided into a control group (n = 49) and an experimental group (n = 49). Measurements were carried out before and after the intervention period throughout the DU through questionnaires that measured support for basic psychological needs (CANPB), satisfaction of NPBs (BPNES), motivation (CMEF) and motivational climate (PEPS; SSI-EF) to check the effectiveness of the intervention. Our results suggest that using innovative active methodologies seems to be an effective tool on different motivational variables of the students, such as: support for autonomy, support for social relationships, autonomy, intrinsic motivation, identified motivation and external motivation. Despite this, more studies are needed to determine significantly the influence of gamification on motivation in PE classes., O objetivo do estudo a seguir foi contrastar o efeito de uma intervenção em uma unidade didática (UD) aplicando metodologias ativas como a gamificação, em comparação com outra em que foram utilizados estilos de ensino tradicionais, sobre a motivação situacional quanto ao conteúdo de expressão corporal, em alunos do 3º e 4º do Ensino Secundário Obrigatório (ESO). Para tanto, utilizamos a Dança Africana como a espinha dorsal das aulas de Educação Física (EF), e diferentes variáveis ​​motivacionais foram analisadas comparativamente levando em consideração a Teoria da Autodeterminação (TAD) em 98 alunos (M idade = 15,5; DP =. 537) dividido em grupo controle (n = 49) e grupo experimental (n = 49). As medições foram realizadas antes e após o período de intervenção ao longo do DU por meio de questionários que mediram o suporte às necessidades psicológicas básicas (CANPB), a satisfação do NPB (BPNES), a motivação (CMEF) e o clima motivacional (FIFO; SSI-EF) para verificar a eficácia da intervenção. Os resultados sugerem que o uso de metodologias ativas inovadoras parece ser uma ferramenta eficaz em diferentes variáveis ​​motivacionais dos alunos, tais como: apoio à autonomia, apoio às relações sociais, autonomia, motivação intrínseca, motivação identificada e motivação externa. Apesar disso, mais estudos são necessários para determinar de forma significativa a influência da gamificação na motivação nas aulas de EF., El objetivo del siguiente estudio fue contrastar el efecto de una intervención en una unidad didáctica (UD) aplicando metodologías activas como la gamificación, en comparación con otra en la que se utilizaron estilos de enseñanza tradicionales, sobre la motivación situacional respecto a los contenidos de expresión corporal, en alumnos de 3º y 4º de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (ESO). Para ello, utilizamos la Danza Africana como eje vertebrador en las clases en Educación Física (EF), y se analizaron comparativamente diferentes variables motivacionales teniendo en cuenta la Teoría de la Autodeterminación (TAD) en 98 alumnos (M edad=15.5; DT=.537) divididos en un grupo control (n=49) y un grupo experimental (n=49). Las mediciones se llevaron a cabo antes y después del período de intervención a lo largo de la UD a través de cuestionarios que medían el apoyo a las necesidades psicológicas básicas (CANPB), la satisfacción de las NPB (BPNES), la motivación (CMEF) y el clima motivacional (PEPS; SSI-EF) para comprobar la eficacia de la intervención. Los resultados sugieren que utilizar metodologías activas innovadoras parece mostrarse como una herramienta eficaz sobre distintas variables motivacionales del alumnado como: apoyo a la autonomía, apoyo a las relaciones sociales, autonomía, motivación intrínseca, motivación identificada y motivación externa. A pesar de ello, son necesarios más estudios para determinar significativamente la influencia de la gamificación sobre la motivación en las clases de EF.

[Objective]: To examine the association between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) at baseline and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in 6- to 10-year-olds (cross-sectional) and 2 years later (8- to 12-year-olds [longitudinal]) and whether changes with age in CRF are associated with CVD risk in children aged 8 to 12 years. [Patients and Methods]: Spanish primary schoolchildren (n=236) aged 6 to 10 years participated at baseline. Of the 23 participating primary schools, 22% (n=5) were private schools and 78% (n=18) were public schools. The dropout rate at 2-year follow-up was 9.7% (n=23). The 20-m shuttle run test was used to estimate CRF. The CVD risk score was computed as the mean of 5 CVD risk factor standardized scores: sum of 2 skinfolds, systolic blood pressure, insulin/glucose, triglycerides, and total cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. [Results]: At baseline, CRF was inversely associated with single CVD risk factors (all P<.05) and CVD risk score at baseline and follow-up (P<.001). Cardiorespiratory fitness cutoff points of 39.0 mL/kg per minute or greater in boys and 37.5 mL/kg per minute or greater in girls are discriminative to identify CVD risk in childhood (area under the curve, >0.85; P<.001) and to predict CVD risk 2 years later (P=.004). Persistent low CRF or the decline of CRF from 6-10 to 8-12 years of age is associated with increased CVD risk at age 8 to 12 years (P<.001). [Conclusion]: During childhood, CRF is a strong predictor of CVD risk and should be monitored to identify children with potential CVD risk.

[Context]: Maternal obesity and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) can both contribute to adverse neonatal outcomes. The extent to which this may be mediated by differences in placental metabolism and nutrient transport remains to be determined. [Objective]: Our objective was to examine whether raised maternal body mass index (BMI) and/or GDM contributed to a resetting of the expression of genes within the placenta that are involved in energy sensing, oxidative stress, inflammation, and metabolic pathways. [Methods]: Pregnant women from Spain were recruited as part of the >Study of Maternal Nutrition and Genetics on the Foetal Adiposity Programming> survey at the first antenatal visit (12-20 weeks of gestation) and stratified according to prepregnancy BMI and the incidence of GDM. At delivery, placenta and cord blood were sampled and newborn anthropometry measured. [Results]: Obese women with GDM had higher estimated fetal weight at 34 gestational weeks and a greater risk of preterm deliveries and cesarean section. Birth weight was unaffected by BMI or GDM; however, women who were obese with normal glucose tolerance had increased placental weight and higher plasma glucose and leptin at term. Gene expression for markers of placental energy sensing and oxidative stress, were primarily affected by maternal obesity as mTOR was reduced, whereas SIRT-1 and UCP2 were both upregulated. In placenta from obese women with GDM, gene expression for AMPK was also reduced, whereas the downstream regulator of mTOR, p70S6KB1 was raised. [Conclusions]: Placental gene expression is sensitive to both maternal obesity and GDM which both impact on energy sensing and could modulate the effect of either raised maternal BMI or GDM on birth weight.

This article reports a systematic review of literature published between february and may 2013 about the influence of dance on mental health. As database we use: MEDLINE, APAPsycNet, SPORTDiscus, y Google Academic. Over a possible database of 1.262 papers, a total of fifteen studies were selected (related to inclusion criteria of this study), twelve of them reported that dance improves levels of different indicators of mental health such as: mood (depressión, energy levels, stress, anxiety, distress, concern), social relationships, family relationships, self-esteem, negative affect, wellbeing, self-reported health, confidence, body image and quality of life. Although researches presented show several limitations. We think this review is the beginning for considering dance interventions programmes as an instrument for improving mental health. Anyway is a new area to explore and more research is need, El presente artículo aporta una revisión sistemática sobre la posible influencia positiva de la danza sobre la salud mental. La revisión fue realizada entre febrero y mayo de 2013 incluyendo las siguientes bases de datos: MEDLINE, APAPsycNet, SPORTDiscus, y Google Academic. Sobre una base inicial de 1.262 artículos se seleccionaron un total de quince que correspondían con los criterios de inclusión de este trabajo. De estos quince estudios, doce de ellos hallaron que a través de un programa de intervención en danza los sujetos mejoraban los niveles de diferentes indicadores de salud mental tales como: estados de ánimo (depresión, niveles de energía, stress, ansiedad, angustia, preocupación), relaciones sociales y con los padres, autoestima, emociones negativas, bienestar, salud autopercibida, confianza en sí mismo, autoimágen corporal y calidad de vida. Aún a pesar de las limitaciones de los estudios presentados en esta revisión. Creemos que se abre una ventana para la consideración de la danza como estrategia de intervención válida para la mejora de la salud mental. No obstante, se trata de un área poco explorada que necesita un mayor número de estudios