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A015: Physical Activity And Social Well-Being In Older Adults: A Chain-Mediated Model, Junhong Cui

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Objective: To explore the relationship between physical activity and social well-being in older adults and the mediating role of social support and self-aging attitudes.

Methods: A physical activity rating scale, social support scale, self-aging attitude questionnaire, and social well-being scale were used to investigate 312 older adults, and structural equation modeling was constructed for analysis.

Results: (1) Physical activity was significantly and positively correlated with social support (r=0.335, p < 0.001) and social well-being (r=0.361, p < 0.001); physical activity was significantly and negatively correlated with self-aging attitudes (r=-0.373, p < 0.001); self-aging attitudes were significantly correlated with social support (r=-0.293, p < 0.001) and social well-being (r=-0.113, p < 0.05) were significantly negatively correlated; social support was significantly positively correlated with social well-being (r=.476, p < 0.001). (2) Structural equation modeling analysis showed that social support and self-aging attitudes mediated the relationship between physical activity and social well-being, respectively, with indirect effect sizes (IEs) = 0.148 and -0.032; and social support and self-aging attitudes had a chain mediation between physical activity and social well-being among older adults, with an IE = -0.02.

Conclusions: Physical activity among older adults not only directly affected social well-being, but also has a significant effect on social well-being through social support and self-aging attitudes. It also indirectly affected …

A017: The Relationship Between Physical Activity And Subjective Well-Being In Undergraduates, Xiang Li, Guoli Zhang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: The aims of this study were to explore (1) the relationship between physical activity and subjective well-being of undergraduates and (2) the mediating role of emotion regulation self-efficacy and resilience.

Method: Three hundred and one undergraduates were assessed using the physical activity rating scale, regulatory emotion self-efficacy scale, Connor-Davidson resilience scale and subjective well-being scale. SPSS version 25.0 software was used to analyze the data.

Results: (1) Physical activity was significantly associated with emotion regulation self-efficacy (r=0.208, p < 0.05), resilience (r=0.211, p < 0.05) and subjective well-being (r=0.200, p < 0.05). Emotion regulation self-efficacy was significantly associated with resilience (r=0.767, p < 0.05) and subjective well-being (r=0.723, p < 0.05). Resilience was significantly associated with subjective well-being (r=0.734, p < 0.05). (2) Considering emotion regulation self-efficacy and resilience as mediating variables, physical activity did not significantly predict resilience (β=0.022, p > 0.05) and subjective well-being (β=0.027, p > 0.05); however, physical activity could significantly predict emotion regulation self-efficacy (β=0.089, p < 0.05), emotion regulation self-efficacy could significantly predict resilience (β=0.722, p < 0.05) and subjective well-being (β=0.819, p < 0.05), and resilience could significantly predict subjective well-being (β=0.962, p < 0.05). (3) The mediating effect of emotion regulation self-efficacy was significant in the relationship between physical activity and subjective well-being (95%CI [0.035, 0.126]), while the chain mediating effect between emotion regulation self-efficacy and resilience was significant in the relationship between physical activity and subjective well-being (95%CI [0.029, 0.109]).

Conclusion: Emotion regulation …

A020: Study On The Media Image Of Guizhou Village Super League Based On The Grounded Theory, Zitong Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background: The report of the 20th CPC National Congress emphasizes that Chinese-style modernization entails the harmonious development of material and spiritual civilization, with the rural masses' spiritual and cultural well-being serving as a crucial indicator for rural revitalization and broader economic and social progress. In this context, "VBA", "village super" and other rural sports events are popular throughout the Internet, enriching people's spiritual and cultural life, injecting new vitality and vitality into the cause of national fitness, and contributing new ideas to rural revitalization and ethnic integration development. Guizhou village Super League refers to the Rongjiang (Sanbao Dong Village) and …

A022: Effects Of Interval Rope-Skipping On Physical Fitness Of Middle School Students, Ji Wu, Meng Cao

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background: Physical fitness is a reliable indicator to measure one's ability to perform physical activity and exercise and is a determinant of health status. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of interval rope-skipping on the physical fitness in middle school students aged 12 to 14 years old.

Method: A total of 147 students (12.8 ± 0.5 years; 72 females) participated in the 8-week school intervention program (25 min/session, 3 sessions/week). Participants were assigned to three interval rope-skipping groups with different work-to-rest ratios (WRR): Intervention group 1 (IG1, n = 49, WRR = 1.0), Intervention group 2 …

A023: A Comparative Study On Executive Function In Adolescent Students With Different Levels Of Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Yumeng Li, Xiaojian Yin, Wenwen Chen

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/ Purpose: Adolescence is an important period for the development of Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Executive Function. The better the Executive Function of teenagers, the stronger the ability to solve various complex problems in life and learning. At the same time, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, as the focus of extensive attention in the field of public health, not only plays an important role and significance in teenagers' physical health, but also promotes the development of brain function. Therefore, this study explored the differences of Executive Function between 13-18 years old adolescents with high and low Cardiorespiratory Fitness levels, which plays an important guiding …

A024: Adverse Childhood Experiences On Social Participation And Informal Social Support In Adulthood In China, Lu Chen, Yan Gao

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have a significant impact on the developmental trajectory of healthy aging. The profound impact of ACEs on individuals may spill over to influence the informal social support and social participation (SP) of middle-aged and older adults. However, the precise influence of ACEs on SP and informal social support is not yet clear. Therefore, to fill the research gap, we examined the characteristics of different subgroups of ACEs and analyzed the effects of ACEs on SP and informal social support among middle-aged and older adults.

Method: Data were obtained from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal …

A025: A Comparative Analysis Of Chinese And International Studies On Tai Chi Interventions For Knee Osteoarthritis, Yi Xiang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Research Objective: This study aimed to comparatively analyze the research progress, focuses, hotspots, and knowledge community evolution in the field of Tai Chi for knee osteoarthritis rehabilitation at home and abroad. Furthermore, this study seeks to reveal the deepseated reasons for the differences and promote the integration and development of research both domestically and internationally, providing more beneficial theoretical and practical references for the rehabilitation of knee osteoarthritis patients.

Research Methods: This study employed the CiteSpace V6.1.R6 software, built on the JAVA platform, to conduct a knowledge mapping analysis of 66 Chinese and English literature from 2004 to 2023. Pathfinder …

A026: Research On Traditional Ethnic Sports Culture In China: Based On Cite Space Visualization Analysis, Xiaorui Wang, Wei Zhao, Miaomiao Wen

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: Ethnic traditional sports culture is an important component of Chinese traditional culture, which can enhance Chinese cultural confidence and achieve a cultural powerhouse. This study aimed to (1) explore the progress of research on traditional Chinese sports culture and (2) analyze the future development trends of traditional Chinese sports culture.

Methods: This study searched the China National Knowledge Infrastructure database using the keyword "ethnic traditional sports culture", and a total of 666 related articles were retrieved from 2019 to 2024. By utilizing the co-occurrence chart, timeline chart, and prominent words of keywords in Citespace visualization software, this study analyzed …

A027: Does Participation In Sports Competitions Enhance Medical Students' Interprofessional Teamwork?, Guochun Liu, Zhiling Shen

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background: Healthcare systems are complex linkages, and efficient interprofessional collaboration is essential to their efficiency, safety, and quality. The ability of medical students to collaborate across professions directly impacts future healthcare delivery practices. Physical education programmes provide a simple and easy way for medical students to develop interprofessional collaboration that can be translated into future team performance in clinical settings. To test the effectiveness of the physical education programme "competition instead of examination" in improving the teamwork ability of medical students.

Method: Using a quasi-experimental intervention design, 188 students were recruited from five classes to complete a teamwork scale consisting …

A032: Archery Consistency Assessment By Using Inertial Measurement Unit (Imu), Zengkai Lin, Xinglong Zhou

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Nowadays, the primary methods for evaluating archery techniques, especially the consistency, include force plates, motion capture systems, etc. However, these methods are characterized by their high cost, slow feedback, and lack of portability. Therefore, this study attempted to evaluate the consistency of archery techniques by using Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and to verify its feasibility.

Method: Six Chinese national archery team archers (3 men, 3 women, elite) participated in the 50m-target field test by using 5 IMUs (Xsens-DOT, Netherlands; 60Hz) and 8-lens Qualisys Motion Capture Equipment (Qualisys-OQUS-700, Sweden; 200Hz). Phases were divided based on Qualisys data, and the Coefficient …

A033: Estimating Three-Dimensional Ground Reaction Forces In Running Using Inertial Sensors At Different Segments, Xingkui Yuan, Xinglong Zhou, Chengxiang Zhu, Shulei Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: The acquisition of three-dimensional ground reaction forces (3D-GRF) during running is crucial for monitoring and assessing running performance. However, limitations often arise in collecting 3D-GRF due to equipment and environmental constraints. Inertial sensors are gaining popularity in running applications because of their convenience, broad applicability, and cost-effectiveness. This study aimed to utilize an inertial sensor for gathering kinematic data during running, establish a high-precision neural network model for continuous 3D-GRF estimation, and investigate estimation variances across different body segments.

Method: A total of thirty-three college students (17 male, 16 female) participated in this study. Kinematic and kinetic data were …

A034: Relationship Between Motor Competence And Physical Activity In Children Aged 3-6 With Developmental Coordination Disorder, Yu Song, Hongjuan Li, Xi Fei, Shuo Yan, Xiangwei Long, Yanjie Chen

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a specific motor function developmental disorder. Motor performance and motor learning in children with DCD lag behind that of typically developing (TD) children. Research has shown that motor competence (MC) in childhood can predict future physical activity (PA). However, there is controversy about the level of PA in early childhood with DCD, and it is not clear whether MC can predict PA. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to compare the differences between MC and PA of 3-6 year old DCD children and TD children, and to explore the relationship between MC and …

A035: What Makes Ecological Sport Possible: Reflections On Lewis Mumford's Technological View Of Mass Sport, Qiang Gao, Guosheng Shi

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Lewis Mumford insightfully points out that "if sport is played for sport's sake, then its primary significance is lost". Under the coercion of the machine system, sport has become a so-called spontaneous response to resist the machine system, but such spontaneous response has not succeeded in resisting the machine system, instead, it has made sport itself a compensatory system to stabilize the order under the machine system, which has led to a crisis in the ecology of sport itself. Mumford's critique is an effective path to solving the ecological crisis of sport by practicing deep ecological sport ideology. Deep …

A036: Research On The Impact Of Physical Dance On Body Dissatisfaction Among Female College Students, Hanlu Yang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: With the exacerbation of social phenomena such as "internal competition" and "labeling," mental health issues among university students, especially anxiety and depression among female students, are becoming increasingly prominent. “Body Dissatisfaction”, recognized as a key factor influencing mental health, has garnered widespread attention from various sectors of society. This study aimed to investigate the impact of physical dance on body dissatisfaction among female college students, with the goal of fostering positive body image and promoting healthy exercise habits.

Method: This study employed a combination of literature review, experimental methods, interviews, field observations, questionnaire surveys, and mathematical statistics. Three measurement …

A037: The Influence Of Absolute-Speed Training Under Long-Jump In Take-Off Area On Run-Up Performance And Results, Ziyu Fu, Ruijian Ji, Ziyi Liu, Huaichuan Zhang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: Recently, the IAAF put forward the idea of changing the long jump to the starting area, and the implementation of this rule will inevitably change the training strategy of the long jump event. Compared with pedal take-off, the speed of running under the take-off zone rule has a greater impact on performance. Therefore, this study adopted the measurement methods of take-off zone and take-off board. The take-off zone was to take the take-off position in the area as the starting point for measuring the long jump distance. Compared with the traditional pedal take-off, the difference in the run-up performance …

A039: Can Outdoor Activities Improve Pro-Environmental Behaviors? An Empirical Study Based On The Cgss2021 Survey Data, Zhengyu Li, Zhen Guo

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background: The increasingly severe impacts of climate change require us to find positive ways for people to change their lifestyles and engage in more pro-environmental behaviors. Sport and outdoor activities are increasingly becoming a platform for sustainable development awareness and action. Particularly, the positive environmental effects of outdoor activities have been gaining increased attention. Previous research primarily focused on the theoretical level, lacking empirical studies on whether people who participated in outdoor activities are more pro-environment. Thus, this study aimed to use data to explore the relationship between outdoor activities and pro-environmental behaviors in China.

Methodology： Data were based on …

A042: Experimental Study On Health Promotion Action Model To Promote Students' Health Development In Chongqing, Niu Xiao, Li Zhen, Pan Yue, Niu Chuanjie

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background: The State has consistently prioritized the advancement of adolescents' physical and mental well-being, starting at the highest level of design. In response, the Healthy China Action Plan incorporates health promotion initiatives for primary and secondary schools. Our goal in this study was to support the overall growth of Chongqing's primary and secondary school children by building a "health promotion action model" out of a core consisting of one yuan, two channels, three forces, six aspects, and nine resources for exhaustive intervention research.

Methods: A three-year experimental study including 112,316 elementary and secondary school students from 23 health promotion base …

A047: Research On The Structure And Scale Of Service Quality Of Sports Park, Liping Xu, Zhihua Yin, Jian Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Since the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, with the vigorous promotion of China and the provincial and municipal governments, the number of sports parks has shown a continuous positive trend of growth. While accelerating the construction progress, how to improve the service quality of sports parks should become the primary issue that needs to be solved to promote the sustainable and healthy development of sports parks. Therefore, based on the perspective of public demand, this study formed a scientific assessment scale by exploring the specific content structure contained in the service quality of sports parks, to promote the high-quality development …

A048: An Empirical Study On China's Export Potential Of Recp Sporting Goods, Chen Wei, Chaohui Ping, Wuyi Wan

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Objective: Amidst China's diminishing advantages in raw material and labor costs and facing various trade barriers and protectionism, this study explored the potential for China's sports goods export trade within the RCEP framework to foster sustainable growth and advance the quality development of China's sports industry during the 14th Five-Year Plan.

Methods: Utilizing data from WTO, WDI, HFI, and other reputable databases, this study employed the stochastic frontier attraction model and trade non-efficiency model to analyze China's sports goods export to RCEP member countries from 2008 to 2022. Panel data analysis was conducted using Stata 17.0, including mixed effect regression, …

A049: Associations Between 24-Hour Accelerometer-Derived Novel Metrics With Health-Related Physical Fitness In Chinese Adolescents, Yanping Qiu, Lijuan Wang, Huan Chen, Xiaoqing Li

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Time-use estimates are commonly utilized for describing 24-hour movement behaviors. Nonetheless, the average acceleration (AvAcc), intensity gradient (IG) and the most active X minutes (MX metrics) have been proposed as 24-hour movement behaviors novel metrics describing the volume of activity, the intensity distribution and the most active time periods of the 24-h cycle. This cross-sectional study aimed to examine associations between 24-h accelerometer-derived metrics and health-related physical fitness in Chinese adolescents.

Methods: This study recruited 240 students aged 12-18 (143 males, 97 females) from a middle school in Haizhu District, Guangzhou City. The data collection period was from March …

A050: Executive Function In College Students: A Study On The Effect Of Cognitively Engaging Physical Activity, Weitan Zhong, Weizhong Dong, Shanshan Xu, Liang Hu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: The impact of cognitively engaging physical activity on executive function among college students remains unclear, although aerobic physical activity has been shown to have a positive effect. Additionally, it is currently unknown whether the physical activity combining specific cognitive processes with aerobic activity will have a greater positive effect on EFs. This study aimed to investigate the impact of different types of physical activities on EFs in college students.

Methods: In a 2×3 within-participants design, 12 healthy male college students (Mage ± SD = 22.92 ± 3.29) accepted three different interventions at three separate times separated by one …

A052: Construction Of Ski Instructors' Competency Evaluation Index System Based On O*Net Working Analysis, Juan Ran, Hongyan Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Skiing has emerged as a preeminent activity in ice and snow tourism, with ski resorts significantly bolstering the winter tourism economy. However, the burgeoning demand for instructors, coupled with the increasing number of enthusiasts, poses critical challenges for the sport's development. To address these issues, we have undertaken a comprehensive competency assessment to inform the training and retraining of instructors. This evaluation is also pertinent for selecting unlicensed instructors.

Method: The study involved 12 experts and 250 ski instructors from Jilin Province. Research was conducted using keywords such as 'competency model' and 'instructor quality'. The O*NET questionnaire and a …

A054: Research On The Path Of Incentive Mechanisms For Improving The Quality Of Physical Education Teaching, Luyao Zhou, Hongyan Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background: Currently, the quality of physical education teaching in schools is steadily declining. In the process of physical education teaching, students have a biased understanding of the development of physical education classes. As the leaders of physical education classes, physical education teachers should adopt effective teaching methods to improve the teaching quality of physical education classes. The intervention method of incentive mechanisms is centered around the purpose of teaching activities, based on the needs of students, through teachers, transforming external stimuli such as environment into internal motivation of students. Therefore, during the teaching process, physical education teachers adopt appropriate incentive …

A056: Association Between Physical Fitness Level And State-Trait Anxiety Among Chinese College Students, Huiting Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the association between physical fitness levels and state-trait anxiety psychology among Chinese college students through quantitative data analysis.

Methods: With the approval and consent of the Ethics Committee of Soochow University, 4,500 undergraduate students at Soochow University in the age range of 18 to 22 years old were recruited through simple random sampling to participate in the questionnaire survey in November 2020. Physical fitness was reflected by the results of the National Physical Fitness Test for college students, and their state-trait anxiety status was reflected by the scores of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. …

A057: Effects Of Aerobic Exercise On Glutamate Homeostasis In Nac During Withdrawal Period Of Nicotine Addiction, Xuanzhen Pan, Yan Li

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: The disturbed glutamate homeostasis in the nucleus accumbens (NAc) plays a key role in the induction of relapse during nicotine withdrawal. The uptake of excessive extracellular glutamate relies on astrocytic glutamate transporter-1 (GLT-1) and transporter for cysteine (x-CT). Nicotine abuse leads to decreases in expressions of GLT-1 and xCT in NAc. The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of exercise on the expressions of GLT-1 and x-CT during nicotine withdrawal.

Method: (1) 2-month-old male C57BL/6J mice were used in this experiment. Mice were randomly divided into four groups: saline sedentary (SS) group, saline exercise (SE) group, …

A058: The Impact Of Multi-Directional Training On Change-Of-Direction Speed And Short-Distance Sprint Ability In Tennis Student-Athletes, Ke Zhang, Yue Zhao, Zhihui Zhou, Haijun Wu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Objective: Tennis, characterized by rapid multi-directional sprints, involves lateral movements along the baseline constituting approximately 70% of gameplay, with each single movement covering around 3 meters. On average, there are 2-4 direction changes per point, and each stroke requires 0.4 seconds. Recognizing the imperative need for tennis players to rapidly change direction and execute short-distance sprints, influenced by factors like the ball's trajectory, opponent's movements or disguise movements, this study aimed to investigate the impact of three weeks of multi-directional sprint training on the change-of-direction speed and short-distance sprint ability of tennis student-athletes.

Methods: Nineteen male tennis athletes with an …

A059: Multidimensional Interpretation And Development Strategies For The International Communication Of Dragon And Lion Dancing, Weiyan Wang, Li Zhou, Cuili Zhai

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

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

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

A060: The Influence Of Off-Load Training On The Lower Limb Strength Asymmetry Of Tennis Students, Zhongqin Zou, Juan Cai

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background: Many studies have shown that interlimb asymmetry is prevalent in various sports. As a highly reactive, one-sided sport, tennis has been shown to have significant left-right differences in grip strength and triceps strength in tennis players. However, playing tennis can also place an uneven mechanical load on the lower extremities. This left-right difference in mechanical load may also result in asymmetrical strength in the lower limbs. Therefore, early and effective interventions are needed to narrow the strength gap between the non-dominant and dominant legs.

Methods: 21 male college tennis students were recruited and randomly divided into OS-ND group, OS-N …

A062: Experimental Research Of Impact Of Large-Unit Soccer Teaching On Elementary School Students' Physical Health, Yin Zhao, Ziming Shao

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Objective: The "Compulsory Education Curriculum Standards: Physical Education and Health(2022 Edition) in China" explicitly proposes that from grades 3-6, at least one sport from six major specialized sports skills should be chosen for at least 18 class periods of relatively systematic and complete teaching, enabling students to not only master the sports skills of the chosen project but also deepen their comprehensive experience and understanding of the sport. Long-standing issues in elementary school football teaching include superficial teaching depth, isolated and incoherent content, and disconnection between educational stages. There is an urgent need for physical education teachers to organize systematic …

A063: Electroencephalogram (Eeg) Signal Analysis For College Students' Attention And Meditation Level In Yoga Courses, Zhonghui He, Fangxin Li, Xi Qi, Honglin Chen

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

PURPOSE: Yoga is associated with psychological and physiological benefits, including relaxation and increased attention. Electroencephalograms (EEG) signals reflect the electrical activity of the brain and transformed Alpha and Beta brainwaves into meditation and attention values. This study primarily aimed to measure college students’ attention and meditation level in yoga courses. The secondary aim was to explore yoga’s effect on students’ cognitive ability.

METHODS: The study selected two yoga classes in the first semester of 2023 in an academic university in China. Using convenience sampling methods, 16 college students who attended yoga courses voluntarily participated in this study. All learning phases, …