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Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Kathryn E. Smith, Tyler B. Mason, Leah M. Schumacher, Christine A. Pellegrini, Andrea B. Goldschmidt, Jessica L. Unick
Summary: This study examined how individuals' affective responses to physical activity may predict changes in physical activity and sedentary time during a weight loss program. Findings suggest that initial levels of positive affective response to physical activity can predict future changes in MVPA and sedentary time.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2021)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Rod L. Walker, Mikael Anne Greenwood-Hickman, John Bellettiere, Andrea Z. LaCroix, David Wing, Michael Higgins, KatieRose Richmire, Eric B. Larson, Paul K. Crane, Dori E. Rosenberg
Summary: This study found associations between physical function and activity metrics other than MVPA among older adults, with steps showing a significant relationship with physical function in adults aged 75+. The study also found that worse function was more pronounced in participants with the lowest levels of MVPA. These findings support research on broader activity patterns for improving function in older adults.
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Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Charlotte Trevillion, Lars-Erik Malmberg, Patrick Esser
Summary: Experimental studies have shown that both acute and regular physical activity have small to moderate effects on executive functions, which are strongly associated with academic performance. This study aimed to explore the naturally occurring associations between working memory, self-reported sustained attention, and physical activity in primary school-aged children. The results indicated that working memory was stable over time and had trait-like characteristics. Trait sustained attention predicted higher trait working memory, and older students outperformed younger students.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2022)
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Chang Sheng, Weihua Huang, Wei Wang, Guoqiang Lin, Mingmei Liao, Pu Yang
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), sedentary behavior (SB), and abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) using data from NHANES. The results showed that individuals engaged in any level of MVPA had lower AAC rates compared to inactive individuals. Lack of occupational MVPA and prolonged SB were associated with higher AAC scores. Age and hypertension were found to be effect modifiers in the MVPA-AAC relationship.
JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yaru Hao, Rizal Razman
Summary: This study investigated the MVPA levels of children with intellectual disability (ID) during PE classes in China and found that they spent only 22.88% of the class time in MVPA. The MVPA levels varied by grade and gender, with fourth-grade children spending more time in MVPA and boys outperforming girls. The findings suggest the need for educators to reevaluate the PE curriculum and consider grade and gender when devising new content.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
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Physiology
Brian R. MacIntosh, Juan M. Murias, Daniel A. Keir, Jamie M. Weir
Summary: The health benefits of physical activity depend on the frequency, intensity, duration, and type of exercise. Intensity is a crucial element and should be prescribed based on individual boundaries. Regular reassessment and adjustment are necessary to maintain physical activity in the moderate to vigorous intensity domains.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alex Christensen, Claire Griffiths, Matthew Hobbs, Chris Gorse, Duncan Radley
Summary: This exploratory study compares researcher-defined and self-drawn buffers in reflecting adolescent physical activity and sedentary behavior. The study found that researcher-defined buffer size is inadequate in assessing physical activity and sedentary space. It also found that adolescents often do not use physical activity facilities and greenspaces nearest to their home and school, and a large proportion of physical activity occurs outside of these environments.
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Clinical Neurology
Bridget Armstrong, Michael W. Beets, Angela Starrett, Keith Brazendale, Gabrielle Turner-McGrievy, Brian E. Saelens, Russell R. Pate, Shawn D. Youngstedt, Alberto Maydeu-Olivares, R. Glenn Weaver
Summary: The study found that on school days, children slept less, were less sedentary, and had comparable moderate-to-vigorous physical activity compared to nonschool days. Analysis also revealed four distinct patterns of connections between time-use activity behaviors and school, which can inform targeted intervention strategies tailored to children's specific behavior patterns.
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Rheumatology
Hiral Master, Louise M. Thoma, Dorothy D. Dunlop, Meredith B. Christiansen, Dana Voinier, Daniel K. White
Summary: The study showed that inactive adults with knee osteoarthritis who also engage in prolonged sedentary behavior are at a higher risk of developing functional limitations compared to those who are active and sedentary less.
JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY
(2021)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jonas Johansson, Bente Morseth, David Scott, Bjorn Heine Strand, Laila A. Hopstock, Sameline Grimsgaard
Summary: This study found that older adults who engage in moderate amounts of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity have a lower risk of probable sarcopenia, even when they have high sedentary time. On the other hand, older adults with low sedentary time but low amounts of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity do not have a reduced risk of probable sarcopenia.
JOURNAL OF CACHEXIA SARCOPENIA AND MUSCLE
(2021)
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Sport Sciences
Arto Grasten, Mikko Huhtiniemi, Iiris Kolunsarka, Timo Jaakkola
Summary: The study found a positive correlation between the intensity of physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness in children, while sedentary time was negatively correlated with cardiorespiratory fitness. Girls generally had lower cardiorespiratory fitness and physical activity intensity, while children with higher BMI had lower cardiorespiratory fitness and physical activity intensity.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT
(2022)
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Oncology
Raheem J. Paxton, Chuong Bui, Dottington Fullwood, Danielle Daniel, Melinda Stolley, JoAnn S. Oliver, Kun Wang, John W. Dubay
Summary: This study examines the relationship between daily physical activity, sedentary behavior, and treatment-related symptoms among cancer patients undergoing active treatment. It found that physical activity may alleviate symptoms for leaner patients, while age and body mass index moderated the relationship between sedentary behavior and symptom burden.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jason M. Nagata, Catherine A. Cortez, Puja Iyer, Erin E. Dooley, Kyle T. Ganson, Amy A. Conroy, Kelley Pettee Gabriel
Summary: This study examined the agreement between parent and adolescent reports of adolescent MVPA and found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, adolescents from high-income households reported higher levels of MVPA compared to their parents. There was generally low agreement between parent and adolescent reports of adolescent MVPA, especially for high levels of MVPA reporting.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Irina Timm, Markus Reichert, Ulrich W. Ebner-Priemer, Marco Giurgiu
Summary: The study found associations between affective states and physical activity, with temperature moderating these effects. Higher temperatures enhanced the influence of affective states on physical activity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Brett R. Gordon, Maxime Caru, Cindy K. Blair, Shirley M. Bluethmann, David E. Conroy, Shawna E. Doerksen, Jonathon G. Hakun, Kathleen M. Sturgeon, Melanie Potiaumpai, Christopher N. Sciamanna, Kathryn H. Schmitz
Summary: With an aging population, rising breast cancer incidence, and obesity epidemic, there is a growing population of older adult breast cancer survivors with obesity. This complex population faces multiple poor health outcomes and symptoms, and adherence to recommended levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity is challenging. Therefore, research on light-intensity physical activity is warranted.
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Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Caitlin Liddelow, Matthew J. Schweickle, Jordan T. Sutcliffe, Christian Swann, Richard Keegan, Simon Rice, Anthony Okely, Stewart A. Vella
Summary: Regular sport participation has physical and psychological health benefits, but some sport environments may contribute to the development of mental health disorders. To ensure psychologically safe sport environments for all participants, mental health guidelines for recreational sport are needed, and collaboration with experts is crucial.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2024)
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Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Kimberly R. More, Curt More, Kayla A. Burd, Aikaterini Mentzou, L. Alison Phillips
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the prediction of psychological reactance through the matching of message framing and health message outcomes, and its impact on cognitive and behavioral outcomes related to exercise.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2024)
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Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Sanna M. Nordin-Bates, Daniel J. Madigan, Andrew P. Hill, Luke F. Olsson
Summary: This study explored the relationship between perfectionism and athletic performance and found a nonlinear relationship. In some cases, perfectionistic strivings may have both positive and negative effects on sport performance.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2024)
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Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Robyn L. Moffitt
Summary: These three studies examined exercise preferences in real-world and virtual environments and their relationship with social physique anxiety, social comparison, and self-presentational efficacy. The results showed that individuals who preferred exercising at home tended to have lower exercise behavior and more negative fitness-related social comparisons. Those with lower exercise behavior, negative social comparisons, lower self-presentational efficacy, or higher social physique anxiety were more likely to choose virtual reality exercise over real-world exercise. In a virtual reality exercise setting, individuals with higher social physique anxiety and more negative social comparisons preferred embodying a nonhuman and fantasy avatar. The findings suggest that individuals who value self-presentation and have low belief in their competence to project a positive image are more likely to prefer exercise contexts that minimize physique and fitness evaluations. Additionally, virtual reality may offer a less threatening environment for individuals who feel self-conscious or inferior during exercise.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2024)
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Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Jongseong An, Gabriele Wulf
Summary: The study demonstrates that an external focus improves performance and learning of motor skills compared to an internal focus. Through a golf pitch shot experiment, it is found that external focus instructions enhance skill learning, increase positive affect, reduce negative affect, and improve self-efficacy. These findings support assumptions of the OPTIMAL theory and emphasize the attentional and motivational benefits of an external focus.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2024)
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Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Silvio Maltagliati, Philippe Sarrazin, Dominique Muller, Layan Fessler, Thibaud Ferry, Reinout W. Wiers, Boris Cheval
Summary: This study examined the effects of a personalized consequence-based approach-avoidance training (ABC training) on physical activity (PA). The results showed that although the ABC training did not significantly improve PA, it had positive effects on choices and automatic attitudes, suggesting that this intervention still has potential. Further research with intensive training and device-based measures of PA is needed.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2024)
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Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Hee Jung Hong, Seung Han Hong
Summary: The present study explores the experiences of Korean elite judokas in managing dual career during their pre-university years, at university, and in preparation for the transition to post-university life. The study focuses on a particular case, utilizing interviews and thematic analysis to identify key themes. It discusses the unique challenges and barriers faced by Korean judokas in their career development and highlights the importance of sociocultural context in their experiences.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2024)
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Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
R. M. Davies, M. A. Knoll, M. N. Kyranides
Summary: This study aimed to examine the mechanism by which social support influences mental wellbeing, using cognitive flexibility as a mediator, and analyzing the consistency of this pathway between elite athletes, retired athletes, and non-athletes. The results showed a significant indirect effect from social support to mental wellbeing through cognitive flexibility, but the effectiveness of cognitive flexibility interventions may be less significant for elite athletes compared to other groups.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2024)
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Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Katie S. Uzzell, Camilla. J. Knight, Kurtis Pankow, Denise M. Hill
Summary: The demands of elite sport have the potential to negatively impact athletes' wellbeing. However, not all athletes are affected in the same way. This study used grounded theory methodology to examine the processes of change in high-performance swimmers' wellbeing. The findings illustrate how a dominant performance narrative influences the development and maintenance of an exclusive swimmer identity tied to performance. Transitions were identified as critical points where wellbeing is likely to be affected, but proactive coping strategies and appropriate support can help minimize the impact.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2024)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Barbara A. Morrongiello, Mackenzie Seasons, Emillie Erum, Emilie Arbour
Summary: Despite the high risk of injuries, skateboarding is increasingly popular among youth. The study found that youth value the psychological well-being, companionship, and sense of community that comes from sharing this activity with peers. They are motivated to return to the sport even after serious injury.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2024)
Review
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Simone Ciaccioni, Oscar Castro, Fatimah Bahrami, Phillip D. Tomporowski, Laura Capranica, Stuart J. H. Biddle, Ineke Vergeer, Caterina Pesce
Summary: This systematic review examined the relationship between martial arts and combat sports training and the mental health of adult practitioners. The findings suggest inconclusive associations between martial arts and combat sports practice and self-related constructs, limited evidence of significant associations with sub-domains of ill-being and well-being, and consistent evidence of positive association with perceptual and inhibition abilities. However, the evidence on attention, memory, and the negative associations of boxing with changes in brain structure integrity was limited and inconclusive. The multifaceted nature of martial arts and combat sports may produce different outcomes on mental health, and factors such as activity exposure, expertise, level of competitive engagement, sex, and type of practice may moderate these effects. Further research is needed to enhance theoretical and practical approaches in this field.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2024)
Review
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Janaina Lima Fogaca, Alessandro Quartiroli, Christopher R. D. Wagstaff
Summary: This article systematically reviews the professional development of sport psychology practitioners (SPPs) and creates a process model of professional development. Through reflexive thematic analysis, the researchers identify four developmental phases, four facilitating processes, and nine developmental elements. This model has potential contributions to future research, supervision, and training programs.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2024)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Andressa de Oliveira Araujo, Gledson Tavares Amorim Oliveira, Felipe de Oliveira Matos, Fivia de Araujo Lopes, Rodrigo Alberto Vieira Browne, Hassan Mohamed Elsangedy
Summary: This study investigated the influence of reflective and automatic processes on physical activity and sedentary behavior, and found direct associations and moderating effects between the two. The findings underline the importance of considering the interplay between reflective and automatic processes in shaping movement behavior.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2024)
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Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Bridgette Do, Donald Hedeker, Wei-Lin Wang, Tyler B. Mason, Britni R. Belcher, Kimberly A. Miller, Alexander J. Rothman, Stephen S. Intille, Genevieve F. Dunton
Summary: There is an association between affective variability and daily physical activity levels, with individuals experiencing greater fluctuations in affect engaging in more physical activity on the same day.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2024)
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Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Jennifer Henderson, Maria Kavussanu, Germano Gallicchio, Christopher Ring
Summary: This study examines the relationship between heart rate changes and golf putting performance, finding that task difficulty affects heart rate deceleration characteristics and correlates with task performance.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2024)