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A091: Proprioception And Strength No Longer Correlate With Mediolateral Stability Among Individuals With Functional Ankle Instability, Yanhao Liu, Peixin Shen, Qipeng Song

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Dynamic stability deficit is one of the strongest risk factors for ankle sprains. Proprioception and strength are crucial for maintaining dynamic stability and preventing sprains during sports and daily activities. The mechanisms by which humans maintain anteroposterior (AP) and medial-lateral (ML) stability are different. The correlations of AP and ML dynamic stability with its two factors, namely, proprioception and strength, may explain the recurrent sprains among individuals with functional ankle instability (FAI). The purpose of this project was to investigate the correlations of AP and ML dynamic stability with proprioception and strength within the two populations.

Method: This was …

A093: The Spillover Effect Of Chinese Sportswear Brands' Relationship Quality: A Perspective Of Confucian Yuanfen Culture, Ruichen Yang, Hemin Song

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Domestic Chinese sportswear brands have shown a growth trend with the development of Chinese economy. Chinese consumers' brand preferences are shifting from foreign sportswear brands to domestic brands. This indicates an increasingly strong relationship between Chinese consumers and domestic sportswear brands. We used a brand relationship quality scale based on Chinese Confucian yuanfen culture, considering it as a second-order reflective-formative construct. The purpose of this study was to explore the spillover effect of Chinese consumers' relationships with domestic sportswear brands on their preference for domestic sportswear brands. It aimed to provide possible explanations for the psychological mechanisms behind Chinese …

A095: Study On The Relationship Between Physical Activity Level And Physical Fitness, Yinzhen Jin, Haoran Ma, Ying Meng, Xiaohan Yin, Song Gu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: To explore the relationship between physical activity and muscle fitness and flexibility fitness in college students, and to provide theoretical basis for promoting physical activity and improving physical fitness.

Methods: In this study, 1098 college students from Jiangsu Normal University were selected as participants. The revised Physical Activity Questionnaire for College students was sent to all subjects to investigate the physical activity levels of college students. Male students and female students were divided into three levels respectively, namely T1, T2 and T3, according to the weekly total amount of physical activity. All subjects underwent grip strength and standing long …

A099: Bidirectional Association Between Grip Strength And Health-Related Quality Of Life: A Cross-Lagged Panel Model, Yuke Yang, Yan Gao, Liangyu Zhao, Yining Hu, Lu Chen, Jingquan Hu, Wenze Sui

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background: Grip strength (GS) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) are both pivotal determinants of physical and mental well-being in middle-aged and older adults. While the relationship between GS and HRQoL has been established, further exploration is needed to understand the direction and underlying mechanisms of this relationship. This study aimed to longitudinally examine the bidirectional association between GS and HRQoL, and whether this association differs based on smoking behaviors.

Methods: Based on two waves of data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), including 6,314 individuals 45 years and older, male 3,021 (47.85%) and female 3,293 (52.15%), …

A101: Effects Of Combining Electrical Muscle Stimulation With Strength Training On Lower Limb Mechanics With Pfps, Xiaowei Yang, Boshi Xue, Yingce Yao, Liangliang Zheng, Zhipeng Zhou

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common causative factor of knee pain. Exercise and electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) have been shown to improve knee function and relieve pain in patients with PFPS. However, the effect of exercise and EMS training on lower limb mechanics is unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate the lower limb mechanics during single-leg squats following 6-week training interventions of exercise and EMS.

Methods: 46 participants were recruited and randomly assigned into the muscle strength training (MST) group (21.5±3.8 yr, 174.7±8.4 cm, 69.5±11.7 kg) and combining EMS with strength training (EMS) group (22.2±4.3 …

A108: The Dilemma And Path Choice Of Ethnic Traditional Sports, Jiali Xie

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: As an important part of the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation, ethnic traditional sports have a unique role in promoting the formation and strengthening of the sense of community of the Chinese nation. However, ethnic traditional sports face many dilemmas in the process of promotion and popularization, so it is of great practical significance to study the realistic dilemmas and path choices of ethnic traditional sports.

Method: This study collected relevant information through the documentation method to understand the current development status and dilemma of traditional ethnic sports. Through the interview method, we gained an in-depth understanding …

A118: Economic Burden Of Chronic Diseases Attributed To Physical Inactivity In China, Danni Chen, Zhonghui He

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: The benefits of physical activity in reducing morbidity and mortality rates have been widely recognized in recent years. However, the impact of physical inactivity on direct healthcare costs remains poorly understood. This study aimed to assess the direct economic burden of hospitalization due to two common chronic diseases (cerebrovascular disease and diabetes) caused by physical inactivity, to inform public health awareness and policy-making.

Methods: Utilizing data from the 2018 China Family Panel Studies and the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study, we selected 1,704 patients hospitalized for chronic diseases in the past year. Data were analyzed using ANCOVA with …

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 …

A120: Analyzing The Relationship Between Physical Fitness Test Results And Yplq Scores In Chinese Adolescents, Yuhan Jiang, Xiaotong Dai

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: As the future pillars of the country, the physical fitness level of our junior high school students and high school deserves to receive attention as the cornerstone of their study and life. As a part of China's national physical fitness monitoring, student physical fitness monitoring can reflect the current situation of students' physical fitness and health in a more objective way. The Youth Physical Literacy Questionnaire (YPLQ), as a physical fitness assessment tool, can reflect the physical fitness of youth. In this study, descriptive statistics and correlation analyses were conducted to investigate the correlation between the physical fitness scores …

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 …

A125: Why Sending Girls To Street-Jazz Class? A Gender Cognition Profile Of New-Generation Mothers In China, Tingqin Geng, Xiaoyue Qiao

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background: Family concept has an intergenerational transmission effect. Relevant research has indicated that compared to fathers, the influence of mothers was increasing, especially for girls. Mother’s gender cognition connected two generations, which is an important entry point to observe gender cognition. This study aimed to profile the mothers’ gender cognition by analyzing their motivations of sending their girls to street-jazz class, to reflect the gender cognition status quo of new-generation mothers in China.

Methods: Using the semi-structured interview method, we designed the interview outline “Why do you send your daughter to street-jazz class” to guide the interviewees to express their …

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 …

A128: Research On Safety Risk Management Of Youth Short-Term Swimming Training, Donghua Zhou

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: Through the investigation and analysis of the current situation of safety risk management in short-term swimming training for teenagers, to put forward strategies and suggestions for risk prevention and risk management, to improve the awareness of safety risk prevention of swimming training managers, instructors and participants.

Methods: Literature analysis, interview, questionnaire and mathematical statistics were used.

Results: It was discovered that there were many security risks in the management of short-term swimming training for teenagers: (1) There are security risks in the management of swimming venues and facilities. (2) The lifeguard qualifications do not meet the required standards. (3) …

A133: A Meta-Analysis On The Impact Of Resistance Training On Phase Angle In Middle-Age & Older Individuals, Siqi Liu, Jisheng Zhang, Fanglin Jiang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: The phase angle is commonly utilized to evaluate the nutritional and health status of middle-aged and older individuals, with higher values indicating better cell quantity and function. Resistance exercise is an efficient method to delay the aging process and decrease the likelihood of falls and mortality. The aims of this study were to 1.) to comprehensively determine the impact of resistance training (RT) on phase angle (PhA) in middle-aged and older individuals through a meta-analysis, 2.) to explore the effects of RT on PhA in healthy and unhealthy groups, including subgroups of middle-aged and older individuals, and to 3.) …

A137: Meeting 24-Hour Movement Guidelines And Affect Balance In Children And Adolescents: A Multiple-Mediation Model Analysis, Shanshan Xu, Weitan Zhong, Weizhong Dong, Caifeng Zhao, Liang Hu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: The Canadian 24-hour movement guidelines recommend an adequate level of physical activity, a limited amount of recreational screen time use, and sufficient sleep duration for children and adolescents. Affect balance is essential for children and adolescents’ physical health, psychological health, academic achievement and long-term development. Daily movement behaviors have been shown to influence affect balance with limited research. Whether and how meeting 24-hour movement guidelines relates to affect balance remains unclear. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between meeting 24-hour movement guidelines and affect balance, and to explore the mediating effects of executive function and …

A143: Integrating Stakeholder Theory And Swot Analysis To Examine Covid-19 Outbreak Impact On Fitness Programs, Xinxin Li, Ran Ran

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: The fitness industry has been an important segment in the sports-related global market (SFIA, 2020). The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupations Projection (2016-2026) indicated there would be an 18.70% annual occupational employment percentage increase in the need for athletic trainers (CareerOneStop, 2019). The U.S. 71394 Gym, Health & Fitness Clubs Report revealed a 1%–6% revenue increase each year since 2012. This projection indicated that the fitness market uptrend would continue in the next decade. However, the COVID-19 outbreak had a significant impact on the fitness market, and it was projected to have a 10% revenue decline in 2020 …

A144: Effect Of Reduced Plantar Cutaneous Sensation On Balance Control Among People With Chronic Ankle Instability, Yushan Miao, Dongmei Wang, Peixin Shen, Qipeng Song

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

PURPOSE: This study aimed to determine whether reduced plantar cutaneous sensation could influence static balance control among people with and without chronic ankle instability (CAI).

METHODS: Thirty-one people with CAI (female=7, age=22.03±1.73 years, height=174.41±9.83 cm, body mass=71.79±14.95 kg) and twenty-nine people without CAI (female=5, age=22.86±1.59 years, height=172.81±7.99 cm, body mass=69.04±11.32 kg) were recruited. Static balance controls were represented by the mean displacement of the center of pressure (CoP) in the anteroposterior (AP) and mediolateral (ML) directions on a force plate during unilateral standing with eyes open. The participants placed their bare foot on shaved ice for 10 minutes to reduce …

A149: Relationship Between Physical Activity And Mental Health Of Chinese High School Students, Sixin Yang, Lingzhi Wang, Xuefeng Pan

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between physical activity and mental health of Chinese high school students and its mediating mechanism. It aimed to provide relevant empirical evidence for improving the mental health of this group.

Method: A cross-sectional survey of 2,345 high school students in Jiangsu, China, was conducted using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short-Chinese Version, Mental Health Scale for Secondary School Students and School Adaptation Scale for High School Students. After screening and elimination, 2,090 valid data were obtained (51.39% boys, age: 16.45±0.71 years). Non-parametric tests corresponding to the independent samples t-test (Mann–Whitney U test) and …

A152: Effect Of Physical Activity Intervention In Kindergarten Mobile Area On Children's Lower Limb Motor Ability, Xinqi Ji, Shaofeng Shi, Dongmei Luo, Sha Qu, Xing Zhao

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Displacement skills are a very important basic motor skill in early motor development of young children, and the motor quality related to lower limbs is also closely related. Based on the design idea of regional physical activities, this study designed the physical game courses for the outdoor mobile area of kindergartens, to provide reference for improving children's lower limb motor ability.

Method: Kindergarten children were selected as study participants, including 33 children in the experimental group and 35 children in the control group. The experimental group conducted an 8-week regional sports game course, 3 times a week for 30 …

A163: Analysis And Prospects Of Youth Sports For The Disabled In China, Ruifeng Ni

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: Based on the White Paper on the Development of Sports and Protection of the Rights of the Disabled in China published by the Information Office of the State Council, and referencing the Opinions of the Ministry of Education on Deepening the Integration of Physical Education and Sport and Promoting the Healthy Development of Young People, this paper investigated the current state of sports participation among young people with disabilities in China. It analyzed the challenges hindering its development and proposed solutions.

Methods: This study examined youth with disabilities, their caregivers, and families across five provinces and cities, including Jinhua …

A164: Research On The Matching Of Talent Supply And Demand In China's Sports Industry, Yunxia Ding, Zhejing Ding

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Developing a systematic approach is essential for the sports industry development. Talent optimization plays a crucial part in this process. The present study gathered talent-related data pertaining to China's sports industry between 2015 and 2021.

Method: This study used the structural deviation coefficient model to analyze the supply and demand structural matching of data related to China's sports industry and talents from 2015–2021. The gray prediction model was used to predict and analyze the demand for talents in China's sports industry in the middle and late 14th Five-Year Plan. The participation of relevant subjects in the systematization of the …

A166: Effects Of Mind-Body Exercises On Women Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review And Network Meta-Analysis, Peng Pei, Liqing Zeng, Yan Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most common malignant tumors in the world and the leading cause of cancer-related death in women. Mind-body exercise (MBE) is a non-pharmacological and low-intensity multimodal form of exercise with reliable benefits for improving quality of life (QOL) and relieving cancer-related symptoms. Currently, there is a lack of consensus in clinical studies on the optimal form of MBE to improve QOL and cancer-related fatigue (CRF) in BC survivors. Therefore, this network meta-analysis (NMA) aimed to quantitatively analyze and rank different MBE interventions for women BC survivors, thereby improving the accuracy and generalization of …

A167: The Impact Of Physical Exercise On Subjective Well-Being In Elementary Students: A Chain Mediation Model, Xinwei Wu, Mengyue Hu, Youfa Li

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: Physical exercise has been recognized for its beneficial effects on emotional states, with previous research highlighting its positive correlation with subjective well-being. However, the pathways through which physical exercise influences subjective well-being remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the mechanisms by which physical exercise impacted subjective well-being among elementary school students, analyzing the chain mediating role of peer relationships and depression.

Methods: The study sampled 15,538 fourth-grade students from 312 elementary schools in Taiyuan City, including 7,838 boys (50.5%) and 7,690 girls (49.5%), with an average age of 10.38 ± 0.56 years. Data collection was conducted on October …

A170: Effects Of Exercise On Liver Function And Inflammatory Markers In Nafld Patients: A Meta-Analysis, Siyang Wang, Chunyan Xu, Ye Yue

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a prevalent chronic liver condition globally, often linked to sedentary behaviors and central obesity. It is characterized by the activation of multiple signaling cascades leading to inflammation, which plays a critical role in the occurrence and progression of NAFLD liver damage. With the absence of targeted pharmacological treatments, lifestyle and dietary adjustments remain primary interventions for many patients. However, the optimal exercise intensity for managing NAFLD remains unclear, with conflicting evidence on its effectiveness in modulating inflammation. This study aimed to clarify the impact of different exercise types and intensities on liver function …

The Impact Of Restorative Practice Implementation On Culturally Responsive Teaching And Student Behavior, Patrice Mccoy

Dissertations

American public schools uphold the policies, standards, and disciplinary practices that guide the belief systems of how students view fairness and deal with conflict. As teachers invest in student knowledge and seek to guide students in the right direction, the challenge is learning the appropriate methods of dealing with student behavior. Behavior management practices have evolved just as many student challenges and needs have changed. With these changes evolves the need to better understand students and families. Teachers gaining cultural responsiveness to student behavior challenges is a relatively new ideology to ensure students feel understood and more engaged in the …

The Role Of Leadership In Embedding Social Emotional Learning For Systematic Change In Chicago’S Elementary Schools, Alexandra K. Dakessian

Dissertations

Students within Chicago Public Schools (CPS) are experiencing an unprecedented level of trauma and displaying an immense need for social emotional support. This work evaluated the implementation of social-emotional learning (SEL) programming in CPS by exploring the roles of stakeholders in implementing SEL support in the district and in individual schools, identifying the barriers to effective implementation, and recommending measures to enhance SEL practices at the local and state levels. Data for the study were collected in 2023 and 2024 through interviews with school leaders and revealed both the progress in SEL integration as well as the significant disparities that …

Protective Play: The Impact Of A Before-School Play Program On Sixth-Grade Students’ Social-Emotional Well-Being, Luleta Dardovski

Dissertations

This mixed-methods study explored the impact of a daily thirty-minute before-school play program on sixth-grade students' social and emotional well-being, using the five CASEL core competencies and S.A.F.E. (Sequenced, Active, Focused, Explicit) framework as guiding principles. The study addressed the central research question: How does unstructured play before school influence students’ social-emotional learning (SEL) skills and well-being? Data was collected through student surveys, interviews with teachers, and observations to explore how play fosters SEL skill development. Play was found to offer an authentic environment for sixth grade students to actively practice SEL skills, fostering benefits in self-esteem, social connectedness, emotional …

Incorporating Meditation, Yoga, And Reiki Interventions To Reduce Stress, Anxiety, And Mood Symptoms Among The College Population, Kelly Wills

Dissertations

The purpose of this clinical research project is to examine the efficacy of mindfulness techniques and alternative therapeutic practices, specifically, meditation, yoga, and Reiki, in decreasing symptoms of anxiety among college students. The increasing prevalence of anxiety disorders among the college population warrants the need for identifying effective interventions for enhancing mental health outcomes. This review integrates findings from published studies that focus on the impact of these practices on anxiety-related symptoms within college settings. Reviewing these studies reveals consistent evidence to support the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation as it relates to anxiety reduction as well as improvements in emotional …

Asthma Prevalence Among United States Population Insights From Nhanes Data Analysis, Sarya Swed, Bisher Sawaf, Feras Al-Obeidat, Wael Hafez, Amine Rakab, Hidar Alibrahim, Mohamad Nour Nasif, Baraa Alghalyini, Abdul Rehman Zia Zaidi, Lamees Alshareef, Fadel Alqatati, Fathima Zamrath Zahir, Ashraf I. Ahmed, Mulham Alom, Anas Sultan, Abdullah Almahmoud, Agyad Bakkour, Ivan Cherrez-Ojeda

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Asthma is a prevalent respiratory condition that poses a substantial burden on public health in the United States. Understanding its prevalence and associated risk factors is vital for informed policymaking and public health interventions. This study aims to examine asthma prevalence and identify major risk factors in the U.S. population. Our study utilized NHANES data between 1999 and 2020 to investigate asthma prevalence and associated risk factors within the U.S. population. We analyzed a dataset of 64,222 participants, excluding those under 20 years old. We performed binary regression analysis to examine the relationship of demographic and health related covariates with …

The Palaeoclimate Potential Of Continental Scientific Drilling, Jonathan Obrist-Farner, Lesleigh Anderson, Paul Baker, Melissa A. Berke, Emily J. Beverly, Julie Brigham-Grette, Erik Brown, Isla S. Castañeda, Alan L. Deino, Sherilyn C. Fritz, Steven L. Goldstein, Natalie M. Kehrwald, Matthew Kirby, Kenneth G. Miller

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

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