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| André F SeabraSummaryAffiliation: University of Porto Country: Portugal Publications
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Muscle strength and soccer practice as major determinants of bone mineral density in adolescentsAndré Seabra
Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Porto, Portugal
Joint Bone Spine 79:403-8. 2012..To analyse the relationship between isokinetic strength of the lower limb muscles and bone mineral density and content (BMD, BMC) of adolescent male soccer players and age-matched controls not involved in sport (12-15 years)...
Age and sex differences in physical activity of Portuguese adolescentsAndré Filipe Teixeira e Seabra
Faculty of Sports, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
Med Sci Sports Exerc 40:65-70. 2008..This study sought to examine sex- and age-associated variations in physical activity (PA) among Portuguese adolescents aged 10-18 yr...
Genetic and environmental factors in familial clustering in physical activityAndré F Seabra
Faculty of Sports, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
Eur J Epidemiol 23:205-11. 2008..In summary, there is substantial familial aggregation in PA, to which shared environmental factors appear to contribute somewhat more than shared genetic factors...
[Biological and socio-cultural determinants of physical activity in adolescents]André F Seabra
Faculdade de Desporto, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
Cad Saude Publica 24:721-36. 2008....
Correlates of physical activity in Portuguese adolescents from 10 to 18 yearsA F Seabra
Faculty of Sports, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
Scand J Med Sci Sports 21:318-23. 2011..These results also suggested that interventions should focus on girls and low SES adolescents who face higher risk of inactivity...
Associations between sport participation, demographic and socio-cultural factors in Portuguese children and adolescentsAndré F Seabra
Faculty of Sports, University of Porto Porto, Portugal
Eur J Public Health 18:25-30. 2008..The present study examines the associations between demographic [age, gender and socio-economic status (SES)] and socio-cultural factors (SP of family, and peers and physical educator influences) and the SP of children and adolescents...
Sports participation among Portuguese youth 10 to 18 yearsAndré F Seabra
Faculty of Sports, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
J Phys Act Health 4:370-80. 2007..The present study considered age- and sex-associated variation in sports participation (SP) in Portuguese youth...
Individual match playing time during the season affects fitness-related parameters of male professional soccer playersJoão R Silva
Department of Soccer, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
J Strength Cond Res 25:2729-39. 2011..Thus, given the unique demands of actual match play, coaches should try to incorporate a competitive friendly match in the weekly training cycle of nonstarter players...
Training status and match activity of professional soccer players throughout a seasonJoão R Silva
Department of Soccer, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
J Strength Cond Res 27:20-30. 2013..The players with greater muscle strength and power expressed lower performance decrements in the GPPs. In conclusion, the results highlight the relevance of players' neuromuscular function on game physical performance...
