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A080: The Comparative Efficacy Of Different Mind-Body Exercises For Fibromyalgia: A Systematic Review And Network Meta-Analysis, Yifan Zhang, Xiao Han, Yi Jia, Ying Lv

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background: Medications often lead to adverse effects, mind-body exercise (MBE) therapy has become a more popular option for treating patients with fibromyalgia (FM). In recent studies MBE has been found to appear to be a more effective method for improving quality of life for FM patients; however, there are many different types of MBE and the most effective type of MBE therapy is not known. We, therefore, intent to compare the effects of different MBE types on improving the overall HRQOL and typical symptoms in patients with FM.

Methods: A Bayesian network meta-analysis was conducted. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing …

A081: The Effectiveness Of Progressive Resistance Training In Gender-Specific Elderly Sarcopenia: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Xiao Han, Yifan Zhang, Yi Jia, Ying Lv

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background: Progressive resistance training (PRT) is a frontline therapy for sarcopenia. Currently, there is limited discussion on gender differences on the effectiveness of PRT training for elderly individuals with sarcopenia.

Objectives: To compare the effects of PRT between different genders in elderly individuals with sarcopenia, focusing on parameters such as skeletal muscle mass index (SMI), gait speed (GS), grip strength (HS), performance in the five-times-sit-to-stand test (FTSST), and performance in the timed up-and-go test (TUG). The aim of this study was to provide rehabilitation and exercise guidance for elderly individuals with sarcopenia based on gender differences.

Methods: Retrieve literature on …

A090: The Effect Of Forearm Support On The Upper Limb Motor Ability Of Patients With Hemiplegia, Kaiwen Sun

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Research objective: Stroke is a kind of brain tissue injury caused by accidental brain vascular lesions, which will lead to motor, sensory, cognitive and other dysfunction in patients. At present, the number of upper limb injuries in patients with hemiplegia far exceeds that of lower limb injuries, and the upper limb dysfunction caused by hemiplegia has become a significant clinical manifestation. The elderly are older and have body function, and the treatment methods are limited. This paper explored the influence of upper limb exercise ability in elderly patients with hemiplegia.

Research method: This paper used the experimental method and the …

A094: The Impact Of Aerobic Exercise Combined With Intermittent Fasting On Alleviating Chronic Inflammation In Obesity, Tonghui Wei, Lei Zhang, Qingyuan Zhou, Mengdi Yang, Yangxin Xue, Zhengqi Cui

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Research Aim: This study utilized aerobic exercise and intermittent fasting as intervention strategies to investigate their effects on the polarization of visceral fat macrophages and the amelioration of chronic fat inflammation in rats with obesity.

Research Methods: Sixty male Sprague Dawley (SD) rats, aged 3 weeks, were randomly assigned to either a normal diet group (ND) or a high-fat diet group (HFD). Following a 12-week intervention period, the groups were further subdivided into the normal diet control group (ND), high-fat diet sedentary group (HC), high-fat diet intermittent fasting group (IF), high-fat diet aerobic exercise group (HE), and aerobic exercise combined …

A087: A Study Of Parents' Attitudes Toward Their Children's Participation In Extracurricular Sports Activities, Jieya Shi, Yaozhang Liu, Xi Chen

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Parental attitudes help to stimulate children's interest in sports and shape a positive and healthy attitude toward life. Based on the three dimensions of cognitive appraisal, affective experience, and behavioral intention of attitude theory, this paper conducted a multidimensional analysis of parental attitudes and analyzed the influence of different demographic characteristics on them.

Method: This study used Wang Yang to prepare the Parents' Attitude Toward Sports Questionnaire. A total of 328 questionnaires were distributed and 312 questionnaires were collected. Demographic variables such as parents' different occupations, past sports experience, and education level were analyzed, and the data were processed …

A097: Comparative Efficacy Of Exercise Interventions For Chinese University Students With Smartphone Addiction: A Network Meta-Analysis, Xiongjie Li, Yuanhui Li

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: Exercise is a promising therapy for smartphone addiction, but it is unclear which type of exercise is most effective. This study aimed to compare the effects of nine different exercise intervention modalities and to determine the optimal duration, frequency, and cycle for each intervention. By comparing the effectiveness of these exercise interventions, our goal was to provide practical recommendations for addressing smartphone addiction among university students of China.

Methods: A systematic search was conducted on databases including CNKI, VIP, Wanfang, China Biomedical Literature Database, PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science, up to October 12, 2023. From among 11,155 papers, …

A089: The Relationship Between Lthr And The Hrdp Based On The Dmax, Siyu Lu, Changda Lu, Bingyu Pan

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Introduction: Blood lactate serves as a physiological biomarker, offering insights into an individual's health and training status. Lactate threshold (LT) is commonly used to determine training zones and intensity for endurance athletes. The Dmax method and its modified version, Dmaxmod, are currently prevalent for LT determination. The heart rate deflection point (HRDP) is a specific point on the heart-velocity curve used to assess the transition between aerobic and anaerobic. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between LT determined by Dmax and Dmaxmod, as well as the relationship between the HRDP determined using the Dmax (HRDP-Dmax) and …

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 …

A085: Effects Of High-Intensity Interval Training Combined With Meditation On Cognitive Function In Sedentary College Students, Benke Xu, Yaocong Yang, Jiahao Li, Guoxiao Sun

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Prolonged sedentary behavior is prevalent in the daily lives of Chinese college students. Given that college students, as representatives of the younger demographic, confront increased academic, social, and other challenges, it is imperative to explore strategies for enhancing their cognitive function. The principal aim of this investigation was to assess the impact of acute high-intensity interval training combined with meditation on the cognitive function of sedentary college students.

Methods: A total of 51 sedentary college students (20.24±2.19) were included in this study. The subjects were randomly divided into high-intensity interval training combined with meditation group, high-intensity interval training group, …

A100: Effect Of Blood Flow Restriction Training On Knee Rehabilitation After Acl Reconstruction: A Systemic Review, Ziang Chen, Xue Wu, Yue Zhou

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: To systematically evaluate the effect of blood flow restriction training on knee rehabilitation of patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and compare the effect of blood flow restriction training and traditional resistance rehabilitation training on knee rehabilitation of patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Method: The databases of EBSCO, Embase, PubMed, The Cochrane Library and Web of Science were searched, and the randomized controlled trials of knee rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction were collected. The search time was from the establishment of the database to June 31st, 2023. After two researchers independently screened the literature, extracted the data …

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 …

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 …

A104: Competitive Dynamics And Self-Curation In Fitness Culture: The Ascendance Of Bodybuilding Athletes, Pei He

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

The rising popularity of fitness and bodybuilding in China has not only transformed it into a significant cultural phenomenon but also a competitive arena where hundreds of competitions annually attract dedicated athletes. These athletes strive for physical excellence and simultaneously emerge as emblematic leaders within the rapidly evolving fitness culture. Utilizing Pierre Bourdieu's concepts of cultural capital and field, this article examined how bodybuilders navigate and strategically shape the competitive landscape to accrue status and define their paths to success. This investigation employed a methodological approach combining auto-ethnography, with the author participating as a competitor, and semi-structured interviews with 35 …

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 …

A105: Correlation Analysis Between Cognitive Style And Judgment Accuracy Of Tennis Umpires In Zhejiang Province, Kairui Cai, Wensheng He

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: The influence of cognitive style on decision-making in sports has always been a hot research direction in sports psychology. As the law enforcers in the stadium, the individual cognitive style of the umpire in the penalty will also affect the results of a game to an extent. This paper studied the accuracy of on-the-spot decision-making judgment of tennis umpires classified by field dependent-field independent cognitive style and provided a new idea and scientific method for the selection and cultivation of tennis umpires.

Methods/Design: In this experiment, literature method, experimental method, mathematical statistics, logical analysis method and other related research …

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%), …

A107: The Influence Of Autonomy Support On Motor Skill Learning: A Case Study Of Darts, Zhiwei Zhang, Lixin Ai, Yifei Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Learning motor skills has always been a central issue in the field of physical education. Optimization theory suggests that providing autonomy support can enhance motor learning effects. However, there is no consistent conclusion regarding whether different types of autonomy support have the same effect. This study aimed to investigate the influence of enhanced autonomy support on dart throwing skill acquisition and self-efficacy, as well as examine potential differences between task-relevant and task-irrelevant autonomy support.

Method: A two-factor mixed experimental design was employed, the within-group independent variable was the testing time (pre-test and post-test), the between-group independent variable was the …

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 …

A103: The Relationship Between Physical Activity, School Adjustment And Mental Health In High School Students, Yining Hu, Yan Gao, Xiangren Yi, Yuke Yang, Liangyu Zhao, Wenze Sui, Jingquan Hu, Lu Chen, Xiaosheng Dong

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

PURPOSE: School-adaptive behavior refers specifically to the positive and negative behaviors that individuals exhibit in the school environment and can be summarized in terms of both social competence and antisocial behavior. Research has demonstrated that physical activity contributes positively to an individual's physical and mental health and quality of life. It can also improve the adjustment difficulties of adolescents in school and indirectly enhance their school adjustment ability. This study aimed to examine the relationship between physical activity levels and school adjustment behaviors, the mediating role of mental health status, and gender differences among high school students in Shandong Province. …

A114: Effect Of Four-Way Boxing Exercise On Cognitive Flexibility Of High School Students With Depression Tendency, Tongtong Hao

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: In recent years, depressive symptoms are more prominent than other psychological problems among Chinese high school students. Cognitive flexibility impairment is one of the important cognitive impairments in depression. The four-way boxing practice has the characteristics of rich content of action and various forms of practice.

Methods: This study used the method of literature, mathematical statistics, questionnaire and experiment, and four-way boxing practice as the intervention.

Results: The total score of the cognitive flexibility scale was negatively correlated with the scores of the self-rating depression scale (all P’s < 0.05). The cognitive flexibility of high depression prone high school students was significantly lower than that of low depression prone high school students. The results showed that: (1) In the self-rating depression scale, the total score of the experimental group was significantly lower than that of the pre-test (P < 0.05), but there was no significant change in the control group; (2) In the cognitive flexibility scale, the total score and the controllable subscale scores of the experimental group were significantly higher after the test than before the test (P < 0.05), and the scores of the selective subscale after the test were significantly higher than before the test (P < 0.05), but there were no significant changes in the control group; (3) In Stroop color word test, the post-test response of the experimental group was significantly lower than that of the pre-test (P < 0.05), while the control group had no significant change (P > 0.05); In the Wisconsin card test, the reaction time of the …

A117: Ict Physical Education Case Preparation: Based On The Japan "One Student, One Terminal" Case, Ke Yang, Aifeng Huang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: Case preparation as an important means of knowledge production and theory construction. Case preparation for physical education and health curricula is a crucial channel for promoting curriculum reform. Currently, Japan is driving curriculum transformation through the ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) "one student, one terminal” case. China has developed a strong case resource base for digital applications in school sports, but there are relatively few case studies for teaching physical education and health courses. Therefore, the purpose of this paper was to discuss the role of course case preparation, as well as the problems in practice, and then to …

A109: Toward A Better Understanding Of Programming Sport Artistic Entertainment: An Importance-Performance Map Analysis, Hannah Huiyuan Bo, James J. Zhang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Artistic entertainment has been integrated into live sporting events for nearly a century, offering spectators a unique and engaging experience. Artistic entertainment activities serve to maintain audiences’ attention and interest, provide pleasure and delight, and help achieve gratification (Vorderer et al., 2004; Zillmann & Vorderer, 2000). To boost attendance and enhance the overall game experience, event managers are updating artistic entertainment offerings (Haidary, 2015). However, the mechanisms of artistic entertainment in contemporary sports are not well understood. For example, there are difficulties in using artistic entertainment effectively because the nuances of programming it based on gender, sports fandom, or …

A111: A Study On Effect Of Learning Martial Arts By Different People Influenced By Chinese Culture, Beiqi Kang, Shengyuan Zhao, Jinpeng Li

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: To better develop multi-racial education of practicing and learning martial arts, this essay was written by using case analysis and information analysis.

Methods: According to the recently HYX 16th World Wushu Championships, 76.9% athletes who learned about Chinese culture got the points higher than average. In addition, in the 9th World Kungfu Championships, 87% athletes had learned about Chinese culture won a prize in the contest. Meanwhile, we prepared 20 overseas students who started learning martial arts to identify whether learning Chinese culture was beneficial to martial arts learning. Every member in this program never studied Chinese culture and …

A115: Research On The Effects Of Chinese Health And Physical Education Curriculum Across Different Age Groups, Kang Liu, Xingyue Wei

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Facing the health challenges of different school-age groups from childhood to adolescence, this study aimed to evaluate the applicability and effectiveness of the Chinese Health Physical Education curriculum model across various school ages, to explore its contribution to promoting the physical and mental health of students of all ages.

Method: A cross-sectional study design was employed, selecting one primary school, one middle school, and one high school as research subjects. The Chinese Health Physical Education curriculum model was implemented, and questionnaires, physical activity monitors, and physical fitness health tests were used to evaluate and compare the changes in exercise …

A121: Mediating Effects Of Physical Fitness Index Between Physical Activity And Executive Function In Chinese Adolescents, Jinxian Wang, Jian Wu, Huipan Wu, Yuanyuan Ma

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Objective: To explore the mediating effect of physical fitness index between physical activity and executive function in Chinese adolescents, and to provide some theoretical basis for improving adolescents' physical fitness status and executive function.

Methods: Using stratified whole group sampling, 5336 adolescents aged 13-18 were selected from six regions in China and were subjected to physical fitness tests, executive function tests and physical activity surveys. Pearson's correlation analysis was used to analyze the relationship between adolescents' physical fitness index, physical activity and executive function. Mediated effects models were fitted using the bootstrap mediation procedure in the PROCESS (version 4.2) SPSS …

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, …