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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 …

A116: The Dilemma And Solution Strategies Of Physical Education Teachers' Informatization Teaching, Chen Zhuo

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: This study was dedicated to discussing the challenges and corresponding solutions in the process of informatized teaching and learning in physical education, and to provide a practical direction for the training of teachers for the improvement of students' learning effectiveness in the future education.

Method: Semi-structured interviews and classroom observation methods were used to understand the main challenges in physical education informatization teaching from physical education teachers and students. Through selected cases of excellent educational platforms, professional forums and physical education courses in physical education organizations, we analyzed the effectiveness of informatization teaching as well as students' participation and …

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 …

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 …

A122: Connections Between Mindfulness, Obsessive Passion, Cognitive State Anxiety, And Obligatory Exercise: A Cross-Sectional Study, Qianyuan Li, Li Li, Weikang Liao

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: In the current trend of increasing youthfulness and age reduction in competitive sports, the issue of obligatory exercise among young athletes is becoming more severe. This not only affects the physical and mental health of athletes but also hampers their prospects in the world of sports. This study used a cross-sectional research design, employing convenience sampling and snowball sampling methods. While delving into the impact of mindfulness on the issue of obligatory exercise among young athletes, it revealed the mediating role of obsessive passion and cognitive state anxiety.

Method: The researchers contacted athletes from four universities, youth training centers, …

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) …

A124: Experimental Study On Kdl Online Intervention Effect On The Slow Development Of Children's Gross Movements, Zhenrong Wang, Xiaozan Wang, Qinping Xu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Children's rough movement development delay is not good, and the current health status of children is not optimistic. Therefore, this study relied on the concept of KDL sports games to implement a systematic and comprehensive sports intervention of "online intervention, school and family exercise promotion". Using an AI sports app, according to the characteristics of children's physical and mental development, comprehensive design structured online KDL movement experiment scheme, effective organization and tracking feedback, was used to verify the KDL sports games in 3-6 years old big movement slow children, and to create online exercise intervention mode, enrich exercise intervention …

A132: Effect Of Intermittent Fasting Combined With Aerobic Exercise On Lipid Deposition In Obese Rats, Qingyuan Zhou, Lei Zhang, Tonghui Wei, Mengdi Yang, Yangxin Xue, Zhengqi Cui

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Goal: With the improvement of living standards, people's diets tend to be more and more high-fat, and long-term high-fat diets may lead to obesity and other chronic health problems. Nearly 80% of obese patients are accompanied by varying degrees of hepatic steatosis, so there is an urgent need to seek a safe and effective treatment of obesity and lipid deposition.

Methods: In this study, 3-week-old Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into normal control group (NC), high-fat group: control group (HC), light fasting group (HI), exercise group (HE), light fasting plus exercise group (HIE), and light fasting, and aerobic exercise were used …

A136: Association Of Parental Exercise Frequency With Physical Activity, Ssa And Qol In Chinese Adolescents, Liangyu Zhao, Yan Gao, Xiangren Yi, Yuke Yang, Yining Hu, Wenze Sui, Jingquan Hu, Xiaosheng Dong

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background: Parental exercise frequency (PEF) may be a crucial factor influencing adolescents' physical activity (PA), school social adjustment (SSA), and quality of life (QoL), but it is little known to those relationships. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between parental exercise frequency and physical activity, school social adjustment, and quality of life among Chinese adolescents.

Methods: The study randomly selected 26,049 adolescents (age 14.35 ± 1.87), 13,404 males (age 14.29 ± 1.87) and 12,645 females (age 14.42 ± 1.87), from 13 districts in Shandong Province, China. All adolescents completed the Physical Activity Questionnaire (PAQ), the School …

A129: Middle School Students Of Bullying Victimization And Internet Addiction: A Moderating Mediation Model, Yang Liu, Ting Xiao, Lei Xu, Jinyin Peng, Yuanyuan Ma, Yiyi Chen, Tiancheng Zhang, Wei Zhang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background and Objective: Internet addiction is a prevalent issue among today's adolescents, particularly among students who experience bullying victimization. Furthermore, anxiety is a common psychological response among these students, which can further exacerbate their internet addiction. However, physical exercise, as an effective regulator, has the potential to alleviate the severity of internet addiction in middle school students who are victims of bullying. This study aimed to investigate the factors influencing internet addiction in students who experience bullying victimization, with the goal of providing a theoretical basis for intervention and prevention strategies targeting internet addiction in this population.

Methods: A sample …

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 …

A139: The Difference Of Strength, Proprioception, Sensation Between With And Without Sensory Deficit Elderly, Ziyin Liu, Qipeng Song, Qi Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

PURPOSE: Sensory deficits can increase the risk of falls in older adults. At present, the difference of muscle strength, proprioception, tactile sensation between with and without sensory deficits elderly is still unclear. This study aimed to explore the difference of these three factors between the two groups.

METHODS: Forty-five older adults (female=22, age=68.31±3.25 years, height=162.71±6.78 cm, body mass=64.32±10.00 kg) with (unable to detect a 5.07 Semmes–Weinstein monofilament on plantar positions) and forty nine older adults without (female=26, age=70.02±4.90 years, height=163.76±7.60 cm, body mass=65.83±10.31 kg) sensory deficits were recruited. No significant differences were observed between the two groups in age, height, …

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.) …

A146: Study On The Development Path Of Green Sports Events In Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Jingjing Zhou, Ying Gao, Zhiliang Li

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background: The development of green sports events in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is an important way to promote the coordinated development of the economy and ecology. The purpose of this study was to investigate the development of green sports events, identifying their development dilemmas, exploring the development path of green sports events in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and promoting the sustainable development of sports in the Bay Area.

Method: Firstly, research results on the green development of sports events and other aspects at home and abroad are collected and analyzed through the literature method. Secondly, an …

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 …

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 …

A148: Motor Cortices Activation And Gait Performance Of Older Adults During Turning Under Motor-Cognition Dual Task, Yuqi Dong, Yunzhi Wu, Cui Zhang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: The degeneration of neural, skeletal, and muscular systems increases the difficulty of straight walking in older adults. This challenge is further amplified when cognitive dual tasks are added. Turning is a common movement in daily life, with a higher risk of falls compared to straight walking, yet it has been under-researched. This study aimed to explore the effects of motor-cognitive dual tasks on the activation of motor-related cortices and gait performance during turning in older adults, and the correlation between brain activation and gait performance.

Methods: Twenty older participants (68.8±3.3 years) were included. Participants performed two tasks at a …

A154: Myoaav 2a-Mediated Neurturin Improves The Pathological And Motor Function Of Mdx Mice, Yuzhen Mu, Yafeng Song

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Neurturin is a muscle secretory factor mediated by PGC-1α1. Studies have shown that Neurturin has the function of coordinating the integrity of muscle fibers and their motor neurons and improving motor ability. Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a neuromuscular disease in which people gradually lose their mobility. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore the pathological improvement of mdx mice treated with Neurturin.

Methods: (1) MyoAAV 2A-Neurturin viral tool was prepared by HEK293T three-plasmid system. (2) Three male and three female SPF newborn C57BL/10ScSn mice and six male and six female C57BL/10scsn-Dmdmdx/J mice were used in …

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 …

A156: The Effects Of School-Based Concurrent Training On Body Composition And Cardiorespiratory Fitness In Obese Children, Yuhang Gao, Meng Cao, Minhua Wu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Objective: High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a highly effective form of exercise for the obese population. Concurrent training (CT) is also an effective intervention. Simultaneous training is often in the form of strength combined with aerobic training. Considering the high efficiency of HIIT, this study considered combining HIIT with aerobic training and HIIT with resistance training respectively to form two simultaneous training programs to observe its effects on body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness in children with obesity.

Methods: Thirty children with obesity [age: (10.1 ± 0.7) years, BMI: (55.0 ± 6.1) kg/m²] were recruited from a primary school …

A158: Research On The Realistic Dilemma And Practical Path Of Chinese Community Sports Park, Yiyang Liao

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Objective: As an important part of the national fitness public service system, community sports parks are a key step to promote the successful implementation of the strategy of sports power and healthy China. Since the 14th Five-Year Plan, policies to promote the development of community sports parks have been frequently implemented, but the development and construction of some community sports parks are still not ideal. Therefore, this study examined the existing problems through investigation and research on the current situation of community sports parks, and puts forward targeted solutions to provide a reference for the sustainable development of community sports …

A151: The Monitoring Of Health-Related Indices On Chinese Undergraduates Before, During, After Covid-19: A Correlational Research, Dongxiao Liu, Yanxin Wang, Aowei Zhang, Shijun Gong

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: China, as the first country who suffered the outbreak of COVID-19, reacted quickly to prevent the transmission of the epidemic by lockdown policy. Today, it has been one year since China declared the end of COVID-19. This research intended to explore the real effects of the pandemic on contemporary undergraduate physical fitness by screening and analyzing National Students Fitness Test data, comparing the data before, during, and after COVID-19.

Method: Research has analyzed National Students Fitness Test data in the periods before, during, and after COVID-19 in a Chinese university, discussing the effects of COVID-19 such as the difference …

A153: Virtual Intelligent Sports Equipment: Gender Differences In Consumer Psychology Among College Students, Xinyi Zhu, Shanping Chen, Yuyan Wu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: Virtual Intelligent Sports Equipment (VISE) primarily refers to sports fitness mobile applications. Scholars utilize the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to explore the psychological factors underlying consumption behavior. However, existing research lacks sufficient attention to gender differences. Investigating gender differences is crucial for a deeper understanding of consumer psychology, facilitating the formulation of gender-specific marketing strategies. This study aimed to analyze the consumption psychology of VISE among college students, examining gender differences to provide insights for promoting high-quality development in the sports industry.

Method: Undergraduate students from four universities in northwest China were surveyed, yielding 1,333 valid questionnaires (726 females, …

A162: Meta-Analysis On The Association Between Echo Intensity, Muscle Strength, And Physical Function In Older Individuals, Han Yuan, Maengkyu Kim, Zeng Gao, Tong Zhou

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Ultrasonographic echo intensity (EI) has been used to indicate skeletal muscle quality. Although lower extremity strength decreases significantly more than upper extremity strength during muscle decay with aging, it has yet to be demonstrated whether EI of the whole thigh muscle affects strength, explosive power, and physical function (PF) in older persons. Through a meta-analysis, this study aimed to systematically assess the association of EI, MS, and PF in older adults.

Methods: A systematic approach to searching was performed using Boolean operators on PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, and CINAHL up to October 2022. Studies of any design …

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 …

A169: Association Between Daily Steps And Frailty In Older Adults: A Meta-Analysis, Lingsong Kong, Pardis Parvizi, Shivangi Bajpai, Amanda Paluch

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Frailty is a significant health challenge for the aging population, increasing vulnerability to adverse health outcomes such as chronic disease, falls, disability, and mortality. Early detection and monitoring of frailty are critical for effectively managing frailty. Daily steps, as a measure of physical activity, hold valuable information about health status and may serve as an indicator of frailty. This study aimed to examine the association between daily steps and frailty in older adults.

Method: PubMed, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science databases were searched for published studies up to June 2023. The search terms were ("daily step" or "steps per …

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 …

A171: The Effects Of Qigong On Balance And Fall Prevention In Older Adults: A Systematic Review, Rong Zhang, Zilong Fang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths globally, with approximately 684,000 deaths from falls each year, and older adults are at the highest risk of death or serious injury due to imbalance, with risk increasing with age. Coupled with the accelerating global aging process, the safety of the elderly population due to fall imbalance should be taken seriously. Qigong, one of the classic traditional Chinese exercises, is beneficial for improving the physical fitness of the elderly. However, few studies have reported the effect of Qigong on fall risk in older adults. Therefore, we conducted this systematic …

A172: Performance Of Muscle Explosive And Maximal Strength In Trampoline Athletes At Different Levels Of Competition, Mengzi Sun, Fangtong Zhang, Feng Qu, Xinglong Zhou, Wenhui Mao

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: To study the differences in lower limb muscle explosive and maximal strength among trampoline athletes at different levels of competition.

Methods: A total of fifteen trampoline athletes, comprising seven elite and eight non-elite athletes, participated in this project. Lower limb explosive strength was assessed using the countermovement jump (CMJ) test. Maximal strength was evaluated by the MicroFet portable system. The maximal strength of the hip, knee, and ankle were measured and standardized by weight. Independent t-tests were employed to examine the differences between the two groups. Cohen’s d was used to evaluate the related effect size. Small, medium, and …