Sport participation and physical activity promotion have been intensively studied, especially regarding large cities. However, in many cases, rural municipalities have comparatively reduced services, including health care, due to the low profitability that these have for companies and entities. In this sense, the purpose of this article was to describe a case study of the promotion of physical activity in rural areas based on the results of a European project. Carried out in a rural municipality of around 8500 inhabitants with a population density of less than 25 inhabitants/km², the project’s purpose was the promotion of autonomous physical activity among its inhabitants. For this, a diagnostic analysis of the sports areas of the environment and a survey of physical activity habits among the population were carried out. A series of routes were designed, marked, and signposted, and canopies with explanatory posters about the possibilities of healthy physical activity and recommendations were added. Free-use facilities were installed, and opening events were carried out in such a way as to stimulate sports practice among the population. This article presents the results obtained from the analysis, as well as the possibilities of replication in other municipalities with similar needs.

The relationship between family and competitive sport and its complex interactions has been studied as a key factor by several authors. However, many questions about how psychological, cultural and social variables interact have been unanswered. The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between socioeconomic stat us and perceived parental support in young athletes of a high performance center and subsequently, with motivation and self-confidence, as these two variables have been identified as relevant by previous research.For this purpose, and with a DEXPLOS design, a parental support scale was made. It resulted in a six items scale whose discriminative capacity in addition to its internal consistenc y was high (Cronbach Alpha =0.84). Firstly, an open-ended-questionnaire (qualitative phase) was filled out by 346 youth athletes, measuring socioeconomic status (residence, parent's educational level, parent's job and income) besides athlete's parental support perception. These answers were analyzed by judge agreement to lead into a quantitative close -end- questionnaire, which was completed in a five-interval Likert scale by 209 people. Furthermore, motivation and self- confidence were evaluated through the Questionnaire of Psychological Characteristics involved in Sport Performance (Cuestionario “Características Psicológicas relacionadas con el Rendimiento Deportivo“-CPRD) in order to review whether the perception of parental support or its lack is reflected in these two relevant psychological variables for sport performance.Results show that there exists a positive relationship between parental support and status (living in a single- parent family because of divorce or abandonment, the state of origin and the father's educational level), as well as related to specific aspects of self-confidence during competition and motivation. It therefore aims to further definition of the “parental support” construct, avoiding reductionist views that limited it to a certain type of variables. It might not only help to explain the concept but it can also be a useful tool for coaches, sport managers and administrators in their daily job with sport youth

This study aims to assess the potential benefits and barriers of Move to Flow (MtF), a nature-based physical activity (PA) programme structured in two levels that include movements related to the animal, vegetal, and inert nature. A questionnaire was applied to 133 participants from Spain, Latvia, and Serbia. The instrument was structured in the following sections: socio-economic variables; sports participation; and health and physical condition perception. In addition, the Exercise Benefits and Barriers Scale (EBBS), which assesses these aspects on the physical, psychological, and social levels, was included. Results showed that men aged 36–50 obtained the highest total and benefit scores, while women and the youngest scored higher in barriers. Data analysis shows associations between weekly engagement in physical activity and intensity (p < 0.001) and the perceived benefits of MtF. In the case of intensity, it is the same with barriers (p < 0.001). Similarly, there is an association between benefits and barriers and perceived health status (p < 0.001) and physical condition (p < 0.001). Furthermore, positive correlations were found in MtF between PA frequency, intensity, and health and physical condition (r = 0.755). In conclusion, this study has demonstrated MtF’s value as a cost-effective tool that empowers people to take an active role in improving their overall health and well-being.

This paper examines the incompatibility of health and democratization policy goals in the promotion of sport and physical activity. Empirically the paper is based on a comparison of two population surveys (2009 and 2015) of behaviours and attitudes within a single city. Theoretically the paper extends previous explanations that have attributed changes in sports participation to differentiation and individualization by drawing on the works of Elias and Bourdieu in relation to social classes and embodied behaviour. The data reveal the changing social structure of participation, the relative popularity of different types of sport and peoples’ attitudes towards being physically active. Specifically, the paper demonstrates that while sports participation has increased overall, the participation patterns of different social groups have become increasingly differentiated. It further argues that while the increase in health-oriented sports participation is partly driven by citizens’ desires to self-regulate the body, the goals of democratizing sports participation are less likely to be achieved. In conclusion we suggest that while sports participation aligns closely with broader trends towards bodily and health self-management, health has concomitantly become an increasingly important marker of social stratification which thus counteracts the movement towards the democratization of sports participation.

The demands of modern society regarding academic training have placed the focus of education on active methodologies. Their proven success also presents challenges for the innovation they entail. In this regard, methodological strategies such as gamification are currently focusing their analyses on design to ensure the effectiveness of their outcomes. With this in mind, we aim to analyse a gamification experience in higher education from the perspective of the various stakeholders involved. Using a qualitative methodology, data from an open-ended survey and the learning journals of 73 students were triangulated with the teaching journals of four lecturers. The category-based data analysis indicates that escape room-type games and digital boards are the most highly valued as innovative educational tools that promote active learning. Conflict resolution, cooperative work, and understanding of theoretical knowledge stood out as achieved objectives. The overall positive view, the classroom atmosphere of excitement and fun, and the impact on learning due to increased motivation were highlighted in participants’ opinions. From the lecturers’ perspective, the outcome is shown to be worthwhile in terms of effort and benefit.

La judicatura española está experimentando una transformación importante, y en las últimas promociones las mujeres superan a los hombres. No obstante, hasta fechas muy recientes la mujer ha estado discriminada en el acceso a puestos de máxima responsabilidad, donde su representación es reducida, a pesar de reunir las condiciones requeridas. Previsiblemente, en los próximos años la presencia de la mujer en los órganos de decisión y gestión judicial se habrá incrementado sustancialmente y, como consecuencia de ello, tal vez la justicia sea más efiaz y efiiente. La metodología utilizada es de carácter cuantitativo de tipo descriptivo y analítico, dado que se estudia el aumento creciente de la presencia de mujeres dentro de la carrera judicial española, y se hace un análisis del proceso de feminización de los profesionales de la justicia. Y también de carácter cualitativo, recogiendo sus opiniones sobre este fenómeno y las condiciones de igualdad existentes en la organización judicial española.