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A064: An Experimental Study On Pe Teachers' Motivational Style Change On Adolescents' Physical Activity, Zhigang Xue

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Research background: Realistic demands: The decline of adolescents' physical health has been the focus of global attention. Current needs: Youth physical activity needs to be improved. Key issue: The interest and motivation of adolescents to participate in physical activity are generally low. Ways to improve: physical education can effectively promote the physical activity of teenagers in their leisure time. It is of great theoretical and practical value to study the integration of planned behavior theory and self-determination theory to explain adolescents' leisure time physical activity behavior to promote physical activity level using physical activity interventions.

Research method: Mainly through the …

A065: Analysis Of The Prediction Of Adolescent Depressive Diseases And The Mediating Effect Of Exercise Factors Based On Basic Census Data, Qiang Lee, Zhan Xu, Shengyong Xu, Yiling Shi, Hefeng Zhou

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Objective: By analyzing census databases, we aimed to understand the correlation between depression and other psychological and physiological diseases. Further, we expanded our research to the correlation with physiology, lifestyle habits, and other aspects. At the same time, we attempted to use artificial intelligence methods to predict the risk of depression, obtain relevant models, and derive depression.

Methods: Data from census databases were used in this research. Traditional data analysis methods were used for basic quantitative analysis, and highly correlated data with depression was selected for prediction model building.

Results: (1) Analysis showed a significant correlation between depression and other …

A066: Differences In Body Stability During Continuous Turning In Older And Younger Adults, Yulong Bo

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: The deterioration of body stability with age remains an area of interest, particularly in the context of continuous turning during walking among older adults. This study aimed to describe the characteristics of body stability during continuous turning in older and younger individuals, as well as identify potential risk factors, providing a theoretical basis for fall prevention in older adults during continuous turning.

Methods: Fifteen older adults (mean age 69.58 ± 3.84 years) and fifteen younger individuals (mean age 23.93 ± 1.14 years) were recruited from the community. Participants were asked to walk around an 8-shaped continuous turning path (diameter …

A067: Latent Profile Analysis Of The Development Characteristics Of Fundamental Motor Skills In Children, Qinping Xu, Xiaozan Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Focusing on the sensitive period of motor development, the current study used TGMD-3 to assess the development level of fundamental motor skills in 4833 children aged 3-6 years in Shanghai. The potential categories of children's fundamental motor skill development characteristics and their interrelationship with demographic variables were analyzed using potential profile analysis and Chi-squared test, aiming to provide references for the construction of motor development interventions for children with different motor development levels. The results revealed that: 1) The developmental level of fundamental motor skills in 3-6-year-old children in Shanghai can be categorized into five latent categories, from low to …

A069: People With Chronic Ankle Instability Sacrifice Sports Performance To Reduce Injury Risk In Dual Tasks, He Gao, Yanhao Liu, Peixin Shen, Qipeng Song

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: The people with chronic ankle instability (CAI) exhibit intricate neurophysiological changes, particularly evident during dual-task (DT) perturbations, reflecting altered movement strategies. However, there is limited and conflicting information regarding the relationship of sports performance and risk of injury among people with CAI in DT conditions. The purpose of this study was to compare the difference of sports performance and injury risk among people with and without chronic ankle CAI when performing 45° side-cutting in single task (ST) and DT conditions.

Methods: Forty participants were recruited into CAI (n=20, age: 21.4±1.3years, height: 175.7±8.6cm, body mass: 71.7±12.4kg) or non-CAI (n=20, age: …

A070: Research On The Promotion Strategy Of Sports Tourism Consumption Based On Consumer Evaluation, Wang Yan, Jinsheng Liu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Recently, challenges coupled with constraints such as shrinking demand and weakening consumption expectations have greatly increased the complexity and vulnerability of the internal and external environment of the sports tourism consumption system. Consumer evaluation is an important way of consumption decision-making reference and information exchange, which affects consumers' purchase decision, consumption experience, habits and attitude. Sports tourism boutique project is a consumption project and key consumption content with sports tourism characteristics. The purpose of this study was to conduct an analysis of the consumption evaluation of specific Chinese sports tourism boutique projects through the user evaluation data from Ctrip …

A073: Factors Affecting Continuous Use Of Metaverse-Based Sports Products: Based On Perceived Value, Enjoyment, And Immersion, Qiao Yang, Aisha Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: Metaverse technology has introduced a new era of sports interaction, offering users an extraordinary virtual environment for immersive experiences. However, there is still a lack of comprehensive understanding regarding the determinants of continuous use in metaverse-based sports products. This study aimed to delve into the factors influencing the continuous use of sports products based on the metaverse.

Methods: To collect data for this study, an online questionnaire survey was conducted among Chinese digital natives residing in major cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen) who frequently used metaverse-based sports products. A total of 634 participants were collected, of which 520 …

A074: National Image, National Brand, And Heritage Of Major Sports Events: Exploring The Development Path Of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Heritage From The Perspective Of Communication Studies, Dan Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, with the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind, were Olympic Games held in Beijing after 2008. Its Olympic heritage is more macro, comprehensive, and distinctive of China, and is an important resource for China's subsequent development. The cultural heritage of the Beijing Winter Olympics, as a world-renowned historical landmark, has a sustained endogenous driving force for the national image and brand building. Although there has been some research on Olympic heritage, it has mainly focused on the Summer Olympics, with relatively few studies on the heritage of the Winter …

A075: Smartphone Dependency In College Students With Experiences Of Being Bullied: A Moderated Mediation Model, Pengfei Wang, Yulong Yang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background and Objectives: Among college students, individuals who have experiences of being bullied often exhibit a higher tendency towards smartphone dependency and lower levels of self-control, which further intensifies the degree of smartphone dependency. However, physical exercise may play a moderating role in this relationship, weakening the association between experiences of being bullied and self-control. This study aimed to explore this complex relationship and construct a moderated mediation model to further investigate the underlying psychological and behavioral mechanisms of smartphone dependency among college students.

Methods: A sample of 761 Chinese college students (age: 19.21 ± 0.99; 192 males, 569 females) …

A076: Effects Of Different Exercise Styles On Blood Biomarkers In Older Adults With Sarcopenia: A Meta-Analysis, Xiaolong Wen, Yuqian Liu, Haitao Wang, Jiacheng Wen, Wenlong Yang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: Exercise is one of the most important ways to improve sarcopenia, while the effects of different styles on the blood biomarkers of patients are still unclear. This meta-analysis investigated the effects of different exercise styles on several blood biomarkers in older adults with sarcopenia to better understand the relationship between them.

Methods: The China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang, VIP database for Chinese technical periodical (VIP), Pubmed, EBSCO and Web of Science databases were searched using terms to exercise, sarcopenia, serum and plasma up to September 2023. Data were analyzed by Review Manager 5.3 using fixed- and random-effects models …

A077: Effect Of Ischemic Preconditioning On Upper Limb After A Heavy Load Swimming Training, Kaiyang Deng, Jun Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: Ischemic preconditioning (IPC) is a short, noninvasive and intermittent ischemic treatment of limbs before exercise. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of acute or repeated IPC on upper arm skeletal muscle strength and circumference after a heavy load swimming training.

Methods: College students majoring in swimming were randomly divided into CON group, acute IPC group (the intervention lasted 7 days, AIPC) and repeated IPC group (intervention for 1 day, RIPC), and IPC intervention was performed before a high-load swimming training. The three groups were all 4×5min with CON pressure of 20mmHg and IPC pressure of …

A078: The Relationship Between Bullied Middle School Students And Depression: A Two-Modulated Model, Ting Xiao, Yang Liu, Lei Xu, Tiancheng Zhang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background and Purpose: Being bullied has a negative impact on the psychological health of middle school students, particularly leading to an increase in depressive symptoms. However, physical exercise and family support may play a positive role in alleviating the level of depression among bullied students. This study aimed to explore the moderating effect of physical exercise and family support on depressive symptoms among bullied middle school students.

Methods: A survey research design was employed to collect relevant data from bullied middle school students using self-reported questionnaires. The sample comprised N = 476 bullied middle school students (age = 12.25 ± …

A079: Effects Of Reduced Plantar Cutaneous Sensation On Landing Strategies In People With Chronic Ankle Instability, Dongmei Wang, Yushan Miao, Peixin Shen, Qipeng Song

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate whether reduced plantar cutaneous sensation could alter the movement strategies of the lower extremities in people with chronic ankle instability (CAI) during single leg drop landing.

METHODS: Fourteen adults with CAI were recruited (female: 6, age: 22.03±1.73 years, height: 1.72±0.11 m, body weight: 71.53±15.49 kg) in this study. Participants placed their bare foot on shaved ice for 10 minutes to reduce plantar cutaneous sensation sensitivity. The plantar skin sensation on the fifth metatarsal was measured with a set of Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments. The higher values indicated lower sensitivity and higher thresholds. The participants executed three …

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 …

A082: Theoretical Deconstruction And Value Implication Of Physical Participation Of Fitness Group Under Field Theory, Mengyu Huo, Pengfei Gao, Guangbin Bai, Xinyan Shi, Chongqing Hu, Ruidi Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Research background: In the transformation of consumer society, the body is gradually regarded as an important symbol. People are often willing to consume for the body in different ways to seek the shaping of body image. Therefore, the value of body shaping through sports has been gradually paid attention to, and "Fitness fever" has gradually become a new fashion. Based on this, Pierre Bourdieu's social practice theory makes a rational interpretation of the participation behavior of individual actors in the field of sports and analyzes the value correlation between individual sports behavior and society, which is another important consideration for …

A086: The Mechanisms Of Mental Fatigue Among Table Tennis Athletes From The Perspective Of Positive Psychology, Jingyi Xie, Bin Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Objective: In the realm of competitive sports, mental fatigue, as a prevalent negative psychological phenomenon, not only adversely affects athletes' immediate competitive performance, but also impedes their long-term career progression. This issue is particularly acute among table tennis athletes who endure persistent pressures and concerns. Presently, there is a burgeoning interest in investigating athletes' mental fatigue through the lens of positive psychological attributes. Notably, temperamental optimism fosters the development of positive cognitions and enhances psychological resilience. Similarly, cognitive reappraisal facilitates the augmentation of positive emotional experiences. Investigating the relationship between these variables and table tennis athletes' mental fatigue holds promise …

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 …

A088: Virtual And Real: An Exploration Of The Body Sense Of Generation Z E-Sports Players, Yuxin Luo, Xianglin Luo, Lu Liu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background：The advent of eSports has catalyzed a fresh wave of contemplation within the sports science community regarding the concept of the body. With the digital revolution, eSports has emerged as a significant segment within the realm of sports, further solidified by its recognition in prestigious events like the Asian Games. However, despite its elevated status, eSports continues to grapple with skepticism over its 'non-physical' nature due to the apparent lack of physical activity that characterizes traditional sports. Exploring Generation Z's experiences in eSports enhances our grasp of digital gaming's corporeal aspects and unveils complex ties between the body, eSports, …

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 …

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 …

A092: Research On The Influence Of Physical Exercise On Family Entrepreneurship In China, Weize Meng, Jun Feng

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Currently, the majority of Chinese people are hesitant to start a business and they are still in the transition stage from survival-based entrepreneurship to opportunity-based entrepreneurship. Therefore, how to help residents grab entrepreneurship opportunities and improve the quality of entrepreneurship is a key point of China’s current macroeconomic policies. Physical exercise is an essential way to build social and human capital because it helps to foster both individual health and the growth of social networks. This research aimed to investigate the impact of physical exercise practices on family-based entrepreneurial decision-making and outcomes, examine the underlying mechanisms, and propose targeted …

A096: Analysis Of Knee Joint Load Characteristics In Different Angle Of Stride Movements In Table Tennis, Bei Zhang, Yanlong Zhang, Yanyu Yin, Minghui Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Objectives: Stride is a typical type of footwork found in table tennis. During the game, athletes need to repeat stride movements at different angles according to the direction of the incoming ball, which makes the knee joint twist and flex, increases the burden on the knee joint, and increases the risk of knee injury. However, the effect of different angle stride movements on the load characteristics of athletes' knee joints is still unclear and needs further research. Therefore, this study used biomechanical research methods to explore the effects of 180° and 45° stride movements on the knee load characteristics of …

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, …

A098: Measuring Nudging: Can Nudges Promoting Physical Activity Among College Students?, Xinghua Wang, Hongbing Chen

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background: The prevalence of physical inactivity poses a substantial public health challenge, as it is intricately linked to an elevated risk of adverse health outcomes. Within the context of college environments, students frequently face conditions that inadvertently foster inactive lifestyles. Nudges, defined as changes in the design of choice environments to help people make better choices predictably while maintaining freedom of choice, are frequently employed to promote health behaviors. Most nudge studies are based on only one or two types of interventions. However, the effectiveness of different types of nudges on improving physical activity on a large scale needs to …

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 …

A102: Effects Of Exercise On Body Composition And Blood Lipids In Normal Weight Obesity Women: Meta-Analysis, Yida Wang, Jun Liu, Xiaoling Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

OBJECTIVE: Normal weight obesity (NWO) is a prevalent public health concern, with a global incidence ranging from 4.5% to 22%. It is significantly associated with an increased risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disorders, heart metabolic disturbances, mental disorders, and overall mortality. Prior research has demonstrated that physical activity interventions are cost-effective strategies. However, there is currently no meta-analysis that specifically targeted the efficacy of exercise interventions for NWO individuals. Hence, this study aimed to conduct a comprehensive analysis of this issue.

METHODS: Randomized controlled trials published before November 2023 were retrieved from databases such as Web …

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 …

A106: Motivations For Grassroots Inheritance Of Intangible Cultural Heritage: The Case Of The Dh Yingge Team, Lu Liu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background: The protection movement for intangible cultural heritage is gradually becoming a global trend. However, the intangible heritage protection movements led by governmental organizations have been criticized for issues related to "authenticity" and "nationalism." Bottom-up inheritance and protection, or grassroots heritage preservation, refers to the process where intangible cultural heritage is continuously passed down within local communities and by the people themselves. Currently, there is limited research discussing intangible cultural heritage from the perspective of grassroots inheritance. This study selects collective action theory as the analytical framework and examined the motivations behind the formation of the Yingge team in DH …

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 …

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 …