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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 …

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, …

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 …

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. …

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 …

A071: Network Meta-Analysis Of The Effects Of Different Exercise Therapies On Cervical Spondylosis, Zixuan Li, Siyao Gao, Jialing Tang, Ziyi Xie

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background: To compare the clinical efficacy of different exercise therapies in the treatment of cervical spondylosis by network meta-analysis, and to provide a basis for the formulation of exercise prescriptions for the treatment of cervical spondylosis.

Methods: Chinese databases such as China Knowledge Network, China Biomedical Literature Database, Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform, VIP Network, PubMed, The Cochrane Library, Web of Science and other foreign language databases were searched to screen randomized controlled trials that met the inclusion criteria and were related to exercise therapy for cervical spondylosis. The search time was as of July 10, 2023. Two researchers independently …

A072: Study On Respiratory Muscle Training Impact On Static Lung Function In Amateur Runners, Guoqing Miao

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Objective: Respiratory muscle training (RMT) is a specialized training method targeting the strength and endurance of respiratory muscles, aimed at enhancing lung function and the adaptability of the respiratory system. Common training techniques in RMT include deep breathing, inspiratory muscle training, expiratory muscle training, and diaphragm training. It is generally applicable to athletes, individuals with lung function impairments, the elderly, and those requiring high-intensity respiratory efforts. This study aimed to investigate the effects of an 8-week RMT on static lung function in amateur runners, comparing the performance between the training and control groups to determine the effectiveness of RMT.

Methods: …

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 …

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: …

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 …

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%), …