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A082: Theoretical Deconstruction And Value Implication Of Physical Participation Of Fitness Group Under Field Theory, Mengyu Huo, Pengfei Gao, Guangbin Bai, Xinyan Shi, Chongqing Hu, Ruidi Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Research background: In the transformation of consumer society, the body is gradually regarded as an important symbol. People are often willing to consume for the body in different ways to seek the shaping of body image. Therefore, the value of body shaping through sports has been gradually paid attention to, and "Fitness fever" has gradually become a new fashion. Based on this, Pierre Bourdieu's social practice theory makes a rational interpretation of the participation behavior of individual actors in the field of sports and analyzes the value correlation between individual sports behavior and society, which is another important consideration for …

A088: Virtual And Real: An Exploration Of The Body Sense Of Generation Z E-Sports Players, Yuxin Luo, Xianglin Luo, Lu Liu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background：The advent of eSports has catalyzed a fresh wave of contemplation within the sports science community regarding the concept of the body. With the digital revolution, eSports has emerged as a significant segment within the realm of sports, further solidified by its recognition in prestigious events like the Asian Games. However, despite its elevated status, eSports continues to grapple with skepticism over its 'non-physical' nature due to the apparent lack of physical activity that characterizes traditional sports. Exploring Generation Z's experiences in eSports enhances our grasp of digital gaming's corporeal aspects and unveils complex ties between the body, eSports, …

A084: Research On The Value Connotation And Development Strategy Of Chinese Mass Fencing Event Certification System, Yue Wang, Tianfeng Lu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background: Sports events are one of the most important forms of national fitness activities and promoting its high-quality development is an inevitable requirement to protect the basic sports rights and interests of the people and respond to the need for a higher quality of life. As a pioneer in the fencing industry, Chinese Fencing Association has taken the lead in developing and implementing certification standards for mass fencing events. This study proposed optimization strategies to improve the development environment of mass fencing events through research and analysis of the certification system of mass fencing events in China.

Methods: The author …

A086: The Mechanisms Of Mental Fatigue Among Table Tennis Athletes From The Perspective Of Positive Psychology, Jingyi Xie, Bin Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Objective: In the realm of competitive sports, mental fatigue, as a prevalent negative psychological phenomenon, not only adversely affects athletes' immediate competitive performance, but also impedes their long-term career progression. This issue is particularly acute among table tennis athletes who endure persistent pressures and concerns. Presently, there is a burgeoning interest in investigating athletes' mental fatigue through the lens of positive psychological attributes. Notably, temperamental optimism fosters the development of positive cognitions and enhances psychological resilience. Similarly, cognitive reappraisal facilitates the augmentation of positive emotional experiences. Investigating the relationship between these variables and table tennis athletes' mental fatigue holds promise …

A098: Measuring Nudging: Can Nudges Promoting Physical Activity Among College Students?, Xinghua Wang, Hongbing Chen

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background: The prevalence of physical inactivity poses a substantial public health challenge, as it is intricately linked to an elevated risk of adverse health outcomes. Within the context of college environments, students frequently face conditions that inadvertently foster inactive lifestyles. Nudges, defined as changes in the design of choice environments to help people make better choices predictably while maintaining freedom of choice, are frequently employed to promote health behaviors. Most nudge studies are based on only one or two types of interventions. However, the effectiveness of different types of nudges on improving physical activity on a large scale needs to …

A092: Research On The Influence Of Physical Exercise On Family Entrepreneurship In China, Weize Meng, Jun Feng

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Currently, the majority of Chinese people are hesitant to start a business and they are still in the transition stage from survival-based entrepreneurship to opportunity-based entrepreneurship. Therefore, how to help residents grab entrepreneurship opportunities and improve the quality of entrepreneurship is a key point of China’s current macroeconomic policies. Physical exercise is an essential way to build social and human capital because it helps to foster both individual health and the growth of social networks. This research aimed to investigate the impact of physical exercise practices on family-based entrepreneurial decision-making and outcomes, examine the underlying mechanisms, and propose targeted …

A096: Analysis Of Knee Joint Load Characteristics In Different Angle Of Stride Movements In Table Tennis, Bei Zhang, Yanlong Zhang, Yanyu Yin, Minghui Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Objectives: Stride is a typical type of footwork found in table tennis. During the game, athletes need to repeat stride movements at different angles according to the direction of the incoming ball, which makes the knee joint twist and flex, increases the burden on the knee joint, and increases the risk of knee injury. However, the effect of different angle stride movements on the load characteristics of athletes' knee joints is still unclear and needs further research. Therefore, this study used biomechanical research methods to explore the effects of 180° and 45° stride movements on the knee load characteristics of …

A106: Motivations For Grassroots Inheritance Of Intangible Cultural Heritage: The Case Of The Dh Yingge Team, Lu Liu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background: The protection movement for intangible cultural heritage is gradually becoming a global trend. However, the intangible heritage protection movements led by governmental organizations have been criticized for issues related to "authenticity" and "nationalism." Bottom-up inheritance and protection, or grassroots heritage preservation, refers to the process where intangible cultural heritage is continuously passed down within local communities and by the people themselves. Currently, there is limited research discussing intangible cultural heritage from the perspective of grassroots inheritance. This study selects collective action theory as the analytical framework and examined the motivations behind the formation of the Yingge team in DH …

A102: Effects Of Exercise On Body Composition And Blood Lipids In Normal Weight Obesity Women: Meta-Analysis, Yida Wang, Jun Liu, Xiaoling Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

OBJECTIVE: Normal weight obesity (NWO) is a prevalent public health concern, with a global incidence ranging from 4.5% to 22%. It is significantly associated with an increased risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disorders, heart metabolic disturbances, mental disorders, and overall mortality. Prior research has demonstrated that physical activity interventions are cost-effective strategies. However, there is currently no meta-analysis that specifically targeted the efficacy of exercise interventions for NWO individuals. Hence, this study aimed to conduct a comprehensive analysis of this issue.

METHODS: Randomized controlled trials published before November 2023 were retrieved from databases such as Web …

A112: Physical Exercise's Effect On Chinese Students' Negative Emotions Via Sleep And Self-Rated Health, Fanhzheng Mu, Pengyu Huo, Weidong Zhu, Xuehao Cheng

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background: Negative emotions in college students are a significant factor affecting mental health, with suicide behaviors caused by negative emotions showing an annual increasing trend. Existing studies suggest that physical exercise is an important means to alleviate negative emotions, yet the intrinsic mechanisms by which it affects negative emotions have not been fully revealed.

Objective: Negative emotions in college students represent a significant issue affecting mental health. This study investigated the relationship between physical exercise and negative emotions among college students, incorporating sleep quality and self-rated health (SRH) as mediators to analyze the pathway mechanism of how physical …

A110: Multidimensional Interpretation And Development Strategies For The International Communication Of Dragon And Lion Dancing, Weiyan Wang, Li Zhou, Cuili Zhai

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: The dragon and lion dance, as the bright treasure of Chinese traditional sports culture, demonstrates Chinese cultural confidence and distinct national characteristics, serving as an important showcase for China's image. However, the international communication of dragon and lion dance faces numerous challenges, including understanding barriers caused by cultural differences, limitations in promotion scope, uneven overall development levels, and balancing cultural impact with cultural identity. These issues are pertinent to the future development of dragon and lion dance.

Methods: After conducting a literature analysis, the historical origins, cultural connotations, and communication processes of dragon and lion dances were systematically examined, …

A113: The Impact Of Motivational Climate On Class Engagement: Situational Interest And Self-Efficacy As Mediators, Chunli Zhong, Bo Shen

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: An accomplishment within physical education classes involves actively involving students. Research underscores the importance of nurturing situational interest and self-efficacy to foster this engagement. Both self-determination theory and achievement goal theory propose that teachers can cultivate a supportive classroom environment, thereby boosting students' interest and confidence in their capabilities. Nevertheless, the transformable mechanism from motivational climate to actual class engagement needs further investigation. The purpose of this study was to examine the extent to which motivational climate variables (e.g., autonomy supportive climate, task-involving climate, and socially supportive climate) impacted student engagement via the mediative roles of situational interest and …

A119: Intermittent Hypoxic Training Promotes Whole-Body Hif-1Α Expression To Improve Exercise Capacity, Yuepeng Li, Lan Zheng

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Research Context: It has been shown that a hypoxic environment induces up-regulation of HIF-1α and changes in its downstream gene sequences, and that exercising under hypoxic conditions improves athletes' sprint performance. However, there is more controversy regarding the effects of exercise under hypoxic conditions on exercise capacity, and the molecular mechanisms have been less well studied. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the link between HIF-1α expression and exercise capacity under hypoxic conditions of exercise, and to provide a realistic theoretical basis for intermittent hypoxic training to improve exercise capacity.

Research Methodology: A total of 480 wild-type …

A123: The Study Of Intervention Effect Of Promoting And Inhibiting Kinesio Tape On Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Ruyun Wang, Runzhe Wang, Zihan Yang, Yunhao Cui, Caixia Li, Xin Zhang, Shilun Hou

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: The patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), which might be caused by weakness and delayed activation of the vastus medialis obliquus (VMO), as well as tightness of the vastus lateralis (VL), gravely affects daily lives and exercises. Kinesio tape (KT) are often used to prevent and treat musculoskeletal diseases. Different application directions and tension levels can produce a promoting or inhibitory effect. If KT could improve the symptoms of PFPS through coordinating imbalanced muscles, it has positive significance. This study aimed to explore the effects of three KT application methods on PFPS and compare them with placebo, to explore possible psychological …

A130: Exercise Goal Orientations, Behavioral Regulation, Physical Activity, And Subjective Vitality Among Chinese University Students, Mingyue Yi, Chuzhu Wu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Introduction/objective: Subjective vitality is a crucial factor for overall well-being, as it positively impacts both physiological and psychological health. However, the underlying process through which exercise goal orientations (GOEM) predict subjective vitality (SV), mediated by exercise regulations (BREQ) and physical activity (PA), need further elucidated. This study aimed to investigate the direct effect of GOEM on SV, as well as the mediating role of BREQ and PA.

Methods: A sample of 492 Chinese university students (47% are female; 27% are freshman, 28% are sophomore, 23% are junior, and 22% are senior) completed self-report measures including the Subjective Vitality Scale, Goal …

A131: Analyzing The Perception Of Gender Differences Toward Esports Among American College Students, Xianhua Luo, Li Chen, Yong Yang, Nirmaljit Rathee

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Electronic sports (Esports) have continued to grow in popularity and commercial significance. Understanding the evolving dynamics of gender within this domain is critical. The self-perception model was used as the framework for designing an individual-level Esports perception for both genders (male and female), to increase Esports participation and perceptive function in college students living in east coast of the US. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate the perception of gender differences in Esports among American colleges.

Methods/Design: 600 eligible college students participated in this study from North American higher education institutions. The research instrument of Perception …

A126: High-Intensity Interval Training And Medium-Intensity Continuous May Affect Cognitive Function Through The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis, Mei Peng, Wenfeng Liu, Ruihan Zou, Yingzhe Tang, Xiangyuan Meng, Weijia Wu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: The gut-brain axis is the communication mechanism between the gut and the central nervous system, and the intestinal flora and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) play a crucial role in this mechanism. Exercise regulates the gut microbiota composition and metabolite (i.e., LPS) production. We aimed to investigate the effects of moderate-intensity continuous training and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on cognitive function in C57BL/6J mice through gut-brain axis regulation of gut microbiota composition and LPS displacement.

Method: C57BL/6J male mice were randomly assigned into a quiet group (WTC), a high-intensity interval training group (WTH) and a moderate-intensity continuous training group (WTE). After 12 …

A127: Research On Fundamental Motor Skills Of Elementary School Students Based On Physical Movement Functional Training, Dongfeng Nie, Chenyu Ji, Yuting Zhang, Tianlong Xiao

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Fundamental motor skills (FMS) play a key role in the overall development of children. Physical movement functional training emphasizes the comprehensive development of movements. The existing research is only involved in improving the physical quality, mobility skills and operational skills of primary school students, and the research on the influence of non-mobile skills needs to be deepened. This study aimed to explore the effects of physical movement function training on non-mobile skills in second-grade primary school pupils.

Method: Eighty second-grade students were selected as the experimental subjects and divided into the experimental class and the control class. A 12-week …

A134: The Effect Of Aerobic Exercise On Cardiorespiratory Fitness In Obese Adolescents With High Executive Function, Yuling Qin

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of 4 weeks of aerobic exercise on the cardiorespiratory fitness of adolescents with obesity and varying levels of executive function.

Methods: We recruited 80 adolescents with obesity to participate in a summer camp in China in 2022, and select 57 as research subjects based on the 2018 "Screening for Overweight and Obesity in School-Age Children and Adolescents" standard. The participants underwent morphological and 20-meter shuttle run tests to assess their VO₂max. A comprehensive assessment of executive function was conducted using the Stroop task, the Wechsler Memory Scale, …

A140: Effects Of Hot-Compress And Low-Medium-Frequency Electrotherapy On Pain, Proprioception And Functional Performance With Knee Osteoarthritis, Qi Wang, Peixin Shen, Dewei Mao, Qipeng Song, Ziyin Liu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

PURPOSE: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is one of the most chronic progressive diseases among older adults, leading to pain, impaired proprioception, and decreased functional performance. This study aimed to investigate the effects of an 8-week hot compress (TC) combined with low-medium frequency electrotherapy (LMFE) on pain, proprioception, and functional performance among older adults with KOA.

METHODS: Twenty-nine older adults with KOA were recruited and randomly assigned to TC+LMFE (n=15, 69.4±2.8 years, 159.9±6.0 cm, and 68.9±8.7 kg) or TC (n=14, 69.1±2.0 years, 161.0±6.9 cm, and 68.2±9.7 kg) groups. The TC+LMFE group received TC+LMFE treatment, and the TC group received TC treatment for …