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The Effect Of Exercise Program On Musculoskeletal Changes In Individuals With Diabetic Foot Syndrome, Eliška Vrátná, Klára Daďová, Jitka Vařeková, Vladimíra Fejfarová, Kateřina Králová

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Introduction Diabetic Foot Syndrome (DFS) is one of the most serious complications of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) with severe health and socioeconomic consequences. It is defined as ulceration, infection, or tissue destruction of the foot associated with chronic angiopathy or neuropathy. Physical activity is considered an important part of treatment with positive impacts on all mentioned aspects and complications of DFS [1-7].

Methodology 12-weeks multicomponent movement intervention program examined changes in the musculoskeletal system (dynamometry, goniometry), fitness (Senior Fitness Test) and physical activity (IPAQ) in 38 patients with DFS in remission. The research population was divided into two groups …

Incorporating "Exercise Snacks" Into School Lunch Breaks Promotes Cardiorespiratory Fitness And Self-Perceived Physical Competence Among Adolescents With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Jinghao Sui, Cindy Hui-Ping Sit, Jie Feng, Sima Dastamooz, Chang Liu

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Introduction

Regular physical activity is essential for improving physical and mental health outcomes in adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). School lunch breaks offer opportunities for structured physical activity. This study examined the effects of “exercise snacks” on cardiorespiratory fitness and self-perceived competence in adolescents with ADHD in Hong Kong.

Methodology

Fifty-five adolescents (Mage=13.96 ± 1.49 yrs.) clinically diagnosed with ADHD were randomly allocated to either an intervention (n=30) or a control (n=25) group using block randomization. The 12-week intervention consisted of 15-minute moderate-intensity physical activity sessions, three times a week during school lunch breaks. Cardiorespiratory fitness was assessed using …

A Two-Year Study On Dual-Task Interventions: Advancing Elderly Care In Community Settings, Kameliya Konstantinova, Emerick Kaitell

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Cognitive and physical decline among older adults presents a critical global challenge, with over 14% of UK seniors experiencing cognitive disorders. This decline significantly impacts daily functioning, mental health, and social well-being, necessitating innovative interventions. This study examines the effectiveness of dual-task physical exercises, which integrate cognitive challenges, in improving cognitive performance and social outcomes among older adults.

A two-year longitudinal study was conducted with 45 participants aged 65–104 across three London boroughs. The program featured one-hour, chair-based sessions twice weekly, combining balance exercises with tasks requiring memory recall and problem-solving. Data were gathered through structured observations, caregiver feedback, and …

Brazilian Physical Education Undergraduate Students' Attitudes Toward Different Types Of Disability, Doralice Lange De Souza, Jackeline Colere

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Introduction People with disabilities (PWD) face prejudice and negative attitudes worldwide. This reality is not different in Brazil, where 8.9% of the population report "great difficulty" or "total inability" performing essential functions (e.g., seeing, hearing, moving, tasks, taking care of themselves, communicating, learning, remembering, concentrating) (IBGE, 2023). Few studies examine if attitudes vary by disability type (TIMMONS; MCGINNITY; CARROLL, 2023). Considering this context, this study investigated if second-year undergraduate Physical Education students in a Brazilian university hold different attitudes towards people with physical (PWPD), visual (PWVD), and intellectual disabilities (PWID).

Methodology The participants were 105 students who completed a questionnaire …

A Study Of The Relationship Between 24h Physical Activity Behavior And Basic Motor Skills In 3-6 Year Old Children, Chen Feiyu, Wang Xiaozan, Xu Qinping

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Introduction

Because of benchmarking national policies is to develop the fundamental motor skills of children aged 3-6 as a key goal,we should pay attention to the specific direction of the health field for children aged 3-6,with the development of the FMS(Fundamental Motor Skills) as an important content .

Methodology

First, using the documentation method；Second,survey the FMS of children and the 24-hour physical activity behavior of children aged 3-6.At last,use SPSS software to statistically analyze the test data.

Results

A study on the correlation between 24-hour physical activity behavior and the FMS in 3-6 year old children.24-hour activity time combination …

An Investigation On Parental Perceived Motor Competence In Children On The Autism Spectrum, Zhihui Li, Yuemei Lu, Chenjun Zong, Zichao Zhang, Xiaozan Wang

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An Investigation on Parental Perceived Motor Competence in Children on the autism spectrum

Introduction

Motor delay and abnormalities in children on the autism spectrum (ASD) has raised increasing attention, as they could impact their daily lives and overall development. This study aims to investigate parents' perceptions of motor competency in their children on the autism spectrum across different age groups, thereby providing insight into the changes in their motor development levels.

Methodology

This study recruited 61 parents of children on the autism spectrum. A parental proxy of Perceived Movement Skill Competence (PMSC) was utilized to assess parents’ perceptions of their …

Move Smart Ms - Online Physical Activity And Education Programmes, Susan Coote Prof, Hugh O'Loughlin

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Background: Move Smart MS (MSMS) offers specialised, tailored, online group exercise programmes for people with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS). The specialist team delivers exercise and education to groups with similar symptom focus, age and ability with the aim of increasing physical activity participation.

Participants: Participants were screened for safety to exercise, balance and falls risk and placed into an appropriate program with tailored content for their symptoms and mobility levels. 262 participants took part over three blocks of 10 weeks. The programme provided 290 1.5 hour sessions across thirty-five programmes.

Methods: Outcomes were 30 second sit to stand test (STS) six-minute …

A Study On The Correlation Between Actual Motor Competence And Parental Perceived Motor Abilities In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Chenjun Zong, Yuemei Lu, Zhihui Li, Zichao Zhang, Xiaozan Wang

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Introduction The increasing population of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) poses challenges for families and society. These children often experience delays in motor skills. This study investigates the correlation between their actual motor competence and parents' perceptions of their children’s motor abilities, which play a crucial role in shaping skill development.

Methodology 29 Chinese children with ASD were recruited in this study. The parental proxy of Perceived Movement Skill Competence (PMSC) and the Test of Gross Motor Development-Third Edition (TGMD-3) were used to collect data on parents' perceptions of their children’s motor abilities and their actual motor competence. Correlation …

Football As A Tool Helping To Tackle Social Issues, Julie Wittmannová, Arnošt Svoboda, Simona Šafaříková

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Introduction The poster presents the current cooperation between Palacký University Olomouc and the NGO Fair Play Point. The NGO has been for almost 20 years organising a project called Football for Development. This project uses football as a tool to tackle different social issues in Czech society. It provides opportunities for marginalized populations to acquire new skills by playing football through a special methodology called football3. The training and tournaments are organized in cooperation with social work centres and thus, a unique synergy is created using football as a tool in social work. The Football for Development programme aims to …

The Patterns Of Wheelchair Badminton Match In Comparison Between Wheelchair Class 1 And 2, Jaehwa Kim, Sang Yeon Woo, Yunsik Shim

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Para-badminton is a sport that was designed to provide a competitive outlet for athletes with physical disabilities (Janiaczyk, 2015). The purpose of this study was to examine the patterns of scoring across different techniques and positions between Wheelchair Class 1 (WH1) and 2 (WH2) in para-badminton. A total of 30 matches (15 from WH1 and 15 from WH2) were selected for analysis, including the semi-finals and finals of the Korea National Para Badminton Tournament. The scoring pattern was analyzed according to hitting technique and position using the notation analysis method. Descriptive analysis and Mann–Whitney U for non-parametric data were performed …

Physical Fitness Levels Of Adult Special Olympics Athletes Across Sports, Hanna H. Lee, Franziska Loetzner, Andrew Pitchford

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Introduction Understanding the physical fitness of adults with intellectual disabilities participating in Special Olympics (SO) is essential for promoting health and optimizing athletic performance. Previous studies have identified low physical fitness outcomes among SO athletes (Temple et al., 2022), but sport-specific differences have not been examined. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine how physical fitness levels differed across sports among adult SO athletes.

Methodology Data were collected from 561 athletes (ages 18–60) who completed Healthy Athletes FunFitness screenings at the 2022 USA Summer Games. Two-by-two ANOVAs were conducted for each fitness measure with fixed effects of sport …

Mediating Role Of Self-Determined Motivation In The Relationship Between Mindfulness And Intention Toward Physical Activity Among Individuals With Physical Disabilities, Jaehwa Kim, Sang Yeon Woo, Hyun-Su Lee, Gun-Sang Cho, Seokmin Yun

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Physical activity enhances health and quality of life in people with physical disabilities, yet their participation rates remain low in Korea. According to Ryan & Deci (2000), self-determination theory, satisfaction of basic psychological needs fosters autonomous motivation, which is essential for personal growth. Earlier studies have shown that this theory is a robust framework for understanding the links between motivation and physical activity. Recently, mindfulness has gained attention for its role in the relationship between motivation and physical activity (Brown & Ryan, 2003; Schneider et al., 2019). This study aimed to explore the mediating roles of self-determined motivation in the …

Analyzing The Intention To Use Digital Technology In Physical Activities For People With Disabilities: A Study Based On The Theory Of Planned Behavior, Hyunsu Lee Prof., Jaehwa Kim Prof., Gunsang Cho Prof.

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Introduction In the era of digital transformation, advancements in digital technology have revolutionized sports and recreational activities, enabling hybrid formats that transcend spatial and temporal limitations. However, the digital divide remains a significant challenge, particularly for socially marginalized groups such as individuals with disabilities. Physical, economic, and geographical barriers often limit their participation in the digital aspects of recreational sports, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to address these disparities.

Methodology This study investigates the factors influencing the intention of individuals with disabilities to adopt digital technology in recreational sports, utilizing the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as the theoretical …

Proposed Digital-Based, Customized Sports Program For The Underprivileged, Gunsang Cho Prof., Jaehwa Kim Prof., Hyunsu Lee Prof.

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Introduction Marginalized groups, including older adults and individuals with physical disabilities, are often excluded from opportunities to participate in physical activities due to barriers such as physical environmental constraints, social prejudice, and limited access to information (Rimmer & Rowland, 2008). Mobility limitations and the lack of suitable exercise programs hinder their health promotion and psychological well-being, creating a vicious cycle that increases the risk of chronic diseases and deepens social isolation (WHO, 2021). This study proposes a sports program leveraging digital technology to overcome these barriers and encourage sustainable participation in physical activities.

Methodology Using the literature analysis method, we …

Mapping Responsible Workflows For Geospatial Data Science: Developing The I-Guide Data Ethics Toolkit, Peter T. Darch, Kyra M. Abrams, Ivan Y M Kong

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AI workflows in geospatial data science offer significant societal benefits but raise ethical, transparency, and reproducibility challenges. Current ethical frameworks and tools are often hard to integrate into daily research practice. This paper introduces the I-GUIDE Data Ethics Toolkit (DET), a lightweight suite designed for users of the NSF-funded Institute for Geospatial Understanding through an Integrative Discovery Environment (I-GUIDE). Based on a longitudinal mixed-methods study, including surveys, interviews, and observations, we identified five design priorities: usability, anticipatory planning, distributed responsibility, comprehensive coverage, and policy compliance. We integrated existing AI and data research lifecycles into an eight-stage I-GUIDE Research Lifecycle, serving …

Evaluating The Evaluation Matrices: Integrating Spatial Assessment In Geospatial Ai Model Training And Evaluation, Fangzheng Lyu

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This paper examines the limitations of current evaluation metrics in GeoAI. Through two case studies on deep learning models—a building detection classification problem and a remote sensing image fusion regression problem—this paper demonstrates how traditional statistical evaluation matrices alone can be misleading in geospatial problems. The findings indicate that traditional metrics (e.g., RMSE, MAE) used in current GeoAI models can have difficulty capturing the spatial dimensions inherent to geospatial problems. This paper suggests that the model evaluation process in GeoAI should move beyond traditional evaluation matrices by integrating spatial thinking throughout the modeling pipeline—not only incorporating spatial accuracy in model …

Expanding Access To Cybergis-Compute Through Support For Heterogeneous Workflows, Alexander C. Michels, Ian Zhang, Anand Padmanabhan, John Speaks, Rebecca Vandewalle, Shaowen Wang

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CyberGIS-Compute is a geospatial middleware tool designed to lower technical barriers to High-Performance Computing (HPC) resources. It provides end-users with a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for submitting models to HPC and allows model developers to contribute their workflows by adding a manifest to their repositories. However, the simplification of the user interface and streamlining of model contribution have unintentionally limited the scope of models that could be run on CyberGIS-Compute. In this paper, we discuss recent developments to the CyberGIS-Compute project that are aimed at supporting a wider variety of workflows including performance enhancements, supporting additional configuration options for jobs, …

The Impact Of Service-Learning On Undergraduate Kinesiology Majors’ Self-Efficacy Toward Working With Individuals With Disabilities, Michihito Ichihara, Chloe Simpson, Ken Hansen, Mai Narasaki Jara

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Intro: Service-learning experiences enhance self-efficacy in undergraduate kinesiology students, preparing them to teach individuals with disabilities (IWD) through real-life experiences. Yet, few such courses exist, leading to issues like limited exposure to disabilities, lack of guidance in teaching IWD, and constrained funding and quality assurance (Narasaki-Jara et al., 2020; Santiago et al., 2016).

Purpose: To investigate undergraduate kinesiology (KIN) students’ self-efficacy toward working with IWD over an 8-week service-learning program.

Method: 35 undergraduate students (27 students did practicum experience in teaching various physical activities for IWD from the local community and 8 students never have practicum experience) completed a pre …

Move And Thrive: Effectiveness Of A Structured Motor Intervention On Motor Behaviors And Social Development In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Yuemei Lu, Chenjun Zong, Zichao Zhang, Zhihui Li, Xiaozan Wang

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Introduction Social impairments are core symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Individuals with ASD also often experience motor abnormalities and low levels of physical activity, making them encounter many challenges and hindering their overall development. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a three-week intensive and structured motor intervention designed to improve motor behaviors and foster social development in children with ASD.

Methodology The study involved 18 children with ASD (9.58±2.76 years, 15 boys, 3 girls). Participants took part in daily 90-minute sessions over 15 days. The intervention focused on rhythmic dance, as well as experiencing …

A Systematic Review Of The Effects Of Exercise On Gross Motor Skills And Social Abilities In Children With Autism, Jiawei Luo, Yun Li

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Background: Due to the unique physiological and psychological characteristics of children with autism, they often face challenges in fully integrating into traditional physical education systems. Therefore, this study aims to provide scientific evidence and practical guidance for physical education for children with autism through a systematic review of relevant literature.

Methods: A thematic search was conducted to comprehensively collect literature on the effects of exercise interventions for children with autism published between January 2006 and January 2024 from authoritative databases such as CNKI, VIP, Web of Science, PubMed, and Google Scholar. A total of 16 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were …

Active Play Among Young Children (0-4 Years) With Disabilities: A Scoping Review, Alessia M. Capone, Kelly Arbour-Nicitopoulos, Louise De Lannoy, Suzanne Deliscar, Leah G. Taylor, Patricia Tucker, Leigh M. Vanderloo, Maeghan E. James

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Introduction. Active play is often the primary form of physical activity (PA) in early childhood, typically involving child-led, unstructured activities. Active play has been used as a method of assessment and promotion of physical activity in the early years. This review aims to investigate the quality of participation in active play for children with disabilities aged 0-4 in current literature, to provide insight to strategies of inclusion. Methods. The paper adhered to Joanna Briggs Institute best practice guidance and reporting items for scoping reviews. A search of Medline, CINAHL, Scopus, Embase, and SportDiscus was conducted in May 2024, using 91search …

The Influence Of An Inter-University Collaborative On The Socialization Of Adapted Physical Activity Doctoral Students, Paul H. Warner, Paul R. Malinowski, Kevin A. Richards, Peter Rifenburg, Wesley J. Wilson

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Introduction There’s a critical need for adapted physical activity (APA) faculty to train teachers to support students with disabilities (Haegele et al., 2020). Little is known about the socialization of APA faculty (Richards & Wilson, 2020). Grounded in Occupational Socialization Theory (Wilson & Richards, 2020), we investigated the role of an inter-university APA collaborative in the socialization of doctoral students in alignment with the “creating new opportunities to thrive” strand through APA capacity building in higher education.

Methodology Twenty-eight doctoral students participated in semi-structured interviews, collaborative meetings, and critical incident discussions in this longitudinal qualitative study.

Results Through qualitative analysis, …

Impact Of Physical Activity On Quality Of Life: Examining The Quality Of Life Of People With Developmental Disabilities In South Korea Using The 2023 Work And Life Status Survey, Jiyeon Kim

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This study aimed to investigate the impact of physical activity on social participation and quality of life among individuals with developmental disabilities. The analysis utilized data from 2,061 individuals with developmental disabilities and 3,000 guardians, derived from the 2023 Survey on the Work and Life Status of People with Developmental Disabilities published by the Korea Employment Agency for the Disabled. Frequency analysis, cross-tabulation, and structural equation modeling were employed to analyze the data. The findings revealed three key results: First, significant differences were observed in physical activity participation based on gender, educational attainment, and region of residence. Second, participation in …

Exploration And Practice Of Kdl Motor Intervention For Children With Special Needs, Xiaozan Wang, Qinping Xu, Meiyuan Chen, Yuemei Lu

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Introduction Children with special needs often face numerous challenges in daily life, and their families experience significant stress. Emerging literature suggests that motor interventions can effectively alleviate symptoms and promote multifaceted development in children with special needs. However, research and practice on motor interventions for these children remain limited in China. This study implemented a series of interventions based on the KDL (Know it, Do it, Love it) Physical Education and Health Curriculum and assessed its effectiveness.

Methodology 82 Children with special needs including Motor Delay (MD, n=44), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD, n=20), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD, n=18) …

Physical Activity (Pa) And Barriers Of Adults With Special Needs – How Do Age, Gender, Living Environment And The Nature Of Special Needs Affect It?, Timo Ala-Vähälä Phd, Venla Väyrynen M.H.Sc.

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Timo Ala-Vähälä, PhD, Finnish Society of Sport Sciences

Venla Väyrynen, M.H.Sc., Finnish Society of Sport Sciences

Physical activity (PA) and barriers of adults with special needs – how do age, gender, living environment and the nature of special needs affect it?

Introduction. People with special needs face more barriers to participating in activities such as sports services. In Finland, special sports services are offered by municipalities, sports associations, civil society organizations, and the private sector. Self-directed PA facilities exist but are unevenly distributed. This study examined barriers to PA and how age, gender, disability and living environment relate to PA …