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A006: Liver Function And Risk Of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease In Patients With Sarcopenia: A Meta-Analysis, Keyang Chen

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Aim: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become increasingly prevalent as one of the most common chronic liver diseases worldwide. Sarcopenia, defined by the decline in muscle mass, power, strength, and performance, has been linked to NAFLD in recent epidemiological research, although findings have been inconclusive. This meta-analysis aimed to consolidate and determine the impact of sarcopenia on liver function, as well as the occurrence and severity of NAFLD in individuals with sarcopenia.

Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted in databases including PubMed, Medline, Embase, Scopus, the Cochrane Library, and the Web of Science were searched up to November 20, …

A003: Autonomy And Integration: A Qualitative Study Of Professional Practice Of Chinese Physical Education Teachers, Peipei Jiang, Huiying Chen

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: This study aimed to explore the professional practice of Chinese physical education teachers to promote their professional development. In the context of physical education curriculum reform, by delving into the "real events" and "complete stories" of Chinese high school physical education teachers, a professional practice landscape of Chinese high school physical education teachers was constructed to deepen understanding of their patterns and future action strategies. This paper defined professional practice of Chinese physical education teachers as the process of promoting professional development through interactions in the school context.

Method: This study is based on the constructivist research paradigm, with …

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 …

A016: Effects Of Hiit Combined With Iet On Cardiac Structure And Function In Women With Now, Lumeng Yang, Peizhen Zhang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: The development of a society with increasing unhealthy lifestyles and dietary habits leads to a rise in the population suffering from obesity and cardiovascular disease (CVD). NWO individuals, who are hidden obese individuals, are also at a similar risk. This study aimed to compare the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and HIIT combined with intermittent energy restriction (IET) on cardiac structure and function and to explore more effective exercise intensities and methods to provide scientific exercise guidance to enhance vascular health and reduce CVD risk factors in NWO women.

Method: Forty-five NWO women were randomly divided into a …

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 …

A010: The Effect Of Coordinated Bilateral Movements On Selective Attention In Fourth Graders, Chenjun Zong, Xiaozan Wang, Rui Wu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Introduction: Selective attention is a core component of children and adolescents' intelligence and a source of individual differences. The status of selective attention of children and adolescents in China is not optimistic. In foreign countries, coordinated bilateral movement can help improve children’s and adolescents' attention. The fact that Chinese parents, schools, and society know little about coordinated bilateral movement, teachers in Chinese physical education and health programs almost never intentionally train students in this area.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to explore whether coordinated bilateral exercise can improve the selective attention levels of Chinese children and adolescents, so …

A014: Research On Physical Education Teaching Mode In The Context Of Education Digitalization, Xiaoliang Tian

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background: The 2022 National Education Work Conference clearly stated that the implementation of the strategic action of education digitalization is not only a high degree of integration of modern education and the digital information age, but also an important strategy to accelerate the digital transformation of education during the 14th Five-Year Plan period. To implement the power of sports, culture and education, physical education teaching in colleges and universities should actively explore innovative development paths for physical education.

Research methods: In this paper, "education digitalization and physical education" were the key words. Starting from 2022, when the concept of education …

A021: Hypoxic Complex Exercise Promotes Hif-1Α Expression To Improve Drosophila Cardiac Pumping Function, Xu Ping, Lan Zheng, Qiufang Li

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background: Some studies have shown that the stability and transcription of HIF-1α significantly increases under hypoxic conditions, and HIF and its downstream targets are becoming a new choice for the treatment of various organ injuries to improve physical function. Combined with the team's pre-screening of suitable hypoxic compound exercise protocols, this study aimed to explore the link between the expression of exercise HIF-1α under hypoxic conditions and cardiac function, in order to provide a realistic and theoretical basis for the improvement of cardiac function by hypoxic compound exercise.

Methods: 300 Drosophila flies of wild-type W¹¹¹⁸ strain feathered within 12 …

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 …

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 …

A028: Ai And Education: The Impact Of Virtual Physical Education On Physical Fitness Of College Students, Aowei Zhang, Shijun Gong, Dongxiao Liu, Yanxin Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Educational artificial intelligence has been attracting peoples’ attention as a high-profile research topic. At the end of 2022, the boom of ChatGPT raised a trend to discuss whether the best future education is virtual education or AI education. However, the impact of the new education model which tends to cancel school entities still deserves further exploration. Especially, the impact of this new education model on students' physical fitness needs to be studied.

Method: Research data are supported by the physical education academic of Jiaying University in south China. Each year, every Chinese university will complete an annual physical fitness …

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 …

A019: Value Co-Creation Of Sports Museums In China: Lessons From International Sports Museums, Jiexin Chen

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: This study aimed to conclude the value achievement experience of International Olympic Museums and to provide practical advice for the development of Chinese sports museums.

Method: A critical review of existing literature was performed on sport management and theoretical considerations based on service-dominant logic. Following the value co-creation framework, this study analyzed the basics, procedures and targets of value co-creation of 27 international Olympic museums, which are members of International Group of Olympic Museums.

Results: The results showed that not all the international Olympic museums were developed successfully, but successful museums shared some common characters as follows. First, an …

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 …

A029: The Impact Of Naturalized Players On The Development Of Basketball: A Comprehensive Analysis, Baiyi Yang, Pengcen Du, Aijia Wang, Qing Tang, Jiang Liu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

The globalization of basketball has introduced a dynamic shift with the inclusion of naturalized players, presenting a multifaceted impact on the sport's development. This paper aimed to address the key challenges and opportunities associated with the integration of naturalized players in the realm of basketball, emphasizing the significance of comprehending this phenomenon.

The primary challenge tackled in this study was the nuanced adjustment of team dynamics and playing strategies necessitated by the presence of naturalized players. This study found through a literature survey, historically, traditional team structures have been built around local talent, and the incorporation of foreign players demands …

A030: Promotional Effects Of Exercise On Quality Of Life In Breast Cancer Women: A Network Meta-Analysis, Bing Han, Peizhen Zhang, Yaya Duan

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Multiple randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have provided substantial support for the positive impact of exercise on the quality of life among individuals with breast cancer. However, there remains a paucity of understanding regarding the optimal exercise interventions within this context. This knowledge gap significantly hinders the capacity of clinical practitioners to accurately recommend suitable exercise regimens for their patients. The aim of this study was to compare and rank the effectiveness of four primary categories of exercise (aerobic, resistance, mind-body, and combined exercise) on improving quality of life in women with breast cancer by network meta-analysis.

Method: Articles published …

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 …

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 …

A038: Integrating Stair Climbing-Based Exercise Snacks Into The Campus On Feasibility, Perceived Efficacy, And Participation Perspectives, Mingyue Yin, Huakun Zheng, Mingyang Bai, Shengji Deng, Boyi Zhang, Jianfeng Deng, Zhili Chen, Qian Liu, Jonathan Little, Yongming Li

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the feasibility, perceived efficacy, and participation perspectives of a campus stair climbing-based exercise snacks (ES) intervention, and to compare it to moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT).

Methods: Healthy, young, inactive adults were randomly assigned to three groups (ES, MICT, Control (CON)). ES (n = 14) and MICT (n = 13) groups performed 3 sessions per week over 6 weeks, while the control group (n = 15) maintained their habitual lifestyle. ES involved 3 × 30 s ‘all-out’ stair-climbing bouts separated by >1-h rest, and MICT involved 40 min stationary cycling at 60-70% HR_max. …

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 …

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 …

A041: Experimental Study On Influence Of Pe Creative Teaching On Physical Health And Interest Of Students, Li Zhen, Niu Xiao, Liu Yong, Normah Binti Jusoh, Lan Chunmei

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Research Objective: The study aimed to verify the influence of a new teaching mode, namely creative PE teaching mode, on physical health and interest in sports learning of primary school students.

Research Method: From March, 2002 to June, 2002, 1210 students from grade three to five in 32 primary schools in Chongqing participated in this study, including 550 boys and 660 girls. The creative PE teaching mode was adopted for participating students for 16 weeks. Before and after the intervention, the students’ physical health test of China and the physical learning interest scale of primary school students were used to …

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 …

A044: Shanghai Sanlinqiao Sports And Culture Park: Contradictions And Breakthroughs, Shuchen Zhao

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background: As an important foundation for the high-quality development of the sports industry, the integrated sports service complex, centered on sports services and relying on urban spatial resources, gathers multiple industry elements and functions as a sports consumption hub. The Shanghai Sanlinqiao Sports and Culture Park, as a typical example of transforming old factories into an integrated sports service complex, plays a significant role in enhancing consumer experiences and gains, promoting reasonable urban spatial layout, and supporting the high-quality development of the sports industry. This paper focused on its developmental dilemmas, delved into the reasons, and proposed strategies.

Methods: Literature …

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, …

A043: Effect Of High-Intensity Interval Training On Lung Function In College Athletics Teaching, Yanzhao Sun

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose of the study: In recent years, high-intensity interval training (HIT) has been used mainly by elite athletes as a training method, but little attention has been paid by the scientific community to the fact that HIT can be used as an effective training method to enhance aerobic performance indices. Therefore, this study hypothesized that HIT would enhance respiratory muscle strength and expiratory flow compared to endurance training (ET). This study also aimed to characterize the effects of HIT on the pulmonary system in order to increase scientific and athletic attention to the effects of high-intensity interval training on aerobic …

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 …

A051: Correlation Of Balance And Plantar Touch With Gait In Elderly People, Chen Yang, Yuqi Dong, Cui Zhang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Objective: Walking is one of the conditions that can easily cause falls in the elderly. Balance ability and plantar touch input are important factors to maintain postural stability. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of balance ability and plantar touch on gait parameters of the elderly when walking in a straight line.

Methods: 17 healthy elderly people (69 ± 3 years old) were recruited and asked to complete three straight walking tasks at their own comfortable walking speed, with a duration of 30s and an interval of 30s. Gait parameters (stride speed, stride frequency, stride length) …

A045: Low-Intensity Voluntary Exercise Protects Against Depressive-Like And Anxiety-Like Behaviors After Striatal Intracerebral Hemorrhage, Bo Chen, Zheng Chen, Huihui Zu, Rui Tian

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: This investigation delved into the effects and underlying mechanisms of low-intensity voluntary running on enhancing neurological functions and fostering emotional recovery after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), offering insights into potential rehabilitation strategies.

Methods: To simulate ICH, a collagenase-induced striatal model was employed in mice. Before undergoing ICH surgery, the mice underwent a week of acclimation to independent exercise, training at a pace of 10 to 12 m/min over 200 m sessions. Commencing the day after ICH induction, the mice participated in low-intensity voluntary running, covering 200m daily. Assessments of neurobehavioral deficits, emotional states (including depression and anxiety-like behaviors), and cognitive …

A053: The Immediate Effects Of Cognitively Engaged Physical Activity On Academic Performance Of Children, Ziyu Wang, Liang Hu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: In order to change the status quo of children's low levels of physical activity due to excessive academic pressure, a large number of studies have explored the improvement of children's academic performance through physical activity interventions without increasing the burden of learning. With the depth of the studies, the focus has been shifted from the quantitative (exercise time, intensity, and frequency) to the qualitative (e.g., type of exercise), and the cognitive stimulation hypothesis has proposed that the cognitive engagement during exercise has a better facilitating effect on children's academic performance, but there is no consistent definition of cognitive engagement …