Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Kathleen A. Martin Ginis, Hidde P. van der Ploeg, Charlie Foster, Byron Lai, Christopher B. McBride, Kwok Ng, Michael Pratt, Celina H. Shirazipour, Brett Smith, Priscilla M. Vasquez, Gregory W. Heath
Summary: Approximately 1.5 billion people worldwide live with a disability, with most in low-income and middle-income countries. Physical activity is beneficial for people living with disabilities, with even small amounts of activity showing health benefits. It is important for policy makers to prioritize the inclusion of people with disabilities in physical activity plans.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Natalie A. Fini, Dawn Simpson, Sarah A. Moore, Niruthikha Mahendran, Janice J. Eng, Karen Borschmann, David Moulaee Conradsson, Sebastien Chastin, Leonid Churilov, Coralie English
Summary: This study established internationally agreed recommendations for measuring physical activity following stroke through surveys and expert consensus. The most important outcomes to measure were time in moderate-vigorous physical activity and step count. The recommendations included the use of specific devices and questionnaires for different measurement purposes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Sha Ge, Chao Song, Wanxiang Yao
Summary: Research shows that the motor function level of college students is decreasing, mainly due to the low frequency of physical activities, insufficient rest time, long eye use time, and prolonged sitting time.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Antje Hebestreit, Stefanie Do, Maike Wolters, Gert B. M. Mensink, Lina Garnica-Rosas, Karim Abu-Omar, Sven Messing, Agnieszka Neumann-Podczaska, Katarzyna Wieczorowska-Tobis, Nanna Lien, Isobel Stanley, Wolfgang Ahrens, Celine Murrin
Summary: This article introduces a consolidated approach to measure comparable health indicators across European health surveillance systems, aiming to evaluate the effectiveness of policy action. The study proposes a unified questionnaire module and discusses it with representatives of the systems. Seven questionnaire modules were developed, and four were proposed for implementation. Main barriers and facilitators for implementation were identified, and the establishment of a methodological competence platform was suggested.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Anna Rutkowska, Katarzyna Kacperak, Sebastian Rutkowski, Luisa Cacciante, Pawel Kiper, Jan Szczegielniak
Summary: The study showed a significant increase in physical activity levels during the unfreezing stage, indicating that the establishment of unfreezing laws for sport and recreation contributed to this increase. It is recommended that students follow scientific guidelines, such as those from the World Health Organization, to maintain an appropriate level of exercise during the pandemic.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Shaan Khurshid, Lu-Chen Weng, Victor Nauffal, James P. Pirruccello, Rachael A. Venn, Mostafa A. Al-Alusi, Emelia J. Benjamin, Patrick T. Ellinor, Steven A. Lubitz
Summary: This study analyzed data from the UK Biobank using wearable accelerometers and found a strong association between physical activity and lower disease risk. The association was particularly strong for cardiac, digestive, endocrine/metabolic, and respiratory conditions. In contrast, self-reported physical activity showed weaker associations with disease risk.
NPJ DIGITAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Ana M. Pereira, Evert Verhagen, Pedro Figueiredo, Andre Seabra, Antonio Martins, Joao Brito
Summary: The study found that participants engaged in virtual football demonstrated good levels of physical activity, with a focus on health promotion rather than improved virtual football performance.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Hanan Khalil, Aseel Aburub, Saddam F. Kanaan, Alham AlSharman, Shada Khazaaleh, Majdi Al Qawasmeh, Khalid El-Salem
Summary: The study aimed to assess the convergent and criterion validity of the IPAQ and IPEQ in people with multiple sclerosis. The results showed that IPAQ had some convergent validity compared to Actigraph data but still tended to overestimate physical activity levels.
NEUROREHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Anlu Yang, Yongshun Wang, Lei Yao, Xiaofen D. Hamilton
Summary: This study aimed to provide further evidence of reliability and validity for Preservice Physical Education Teacher's Teacher Identity Scale (PPET-TI scale). The modified scale consisted of three domains: value and expectation, perceived confidence of teaching PE, and professional growth. The scale was tested on 944 physical education student teachers in China and showed good reliability and validity.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Cami N. Christopher, Charles E. Matthews, Pedro F. Saint-Maurice, Sarah Kozey Keadle
Summary: This study investigates the impact of long-term moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) on colon cancer risk and finds that maintaining or increasing MVPA levels throughout adulthood is associated with a lower risk of colon cancer, while decreasing MVPA levels in early adulthood increases the risk of colon cancer.
CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY BIOMARKERS & PREVENTION
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Kayla Nuss, Kaigang Li
Summary: The study found that wearable fitness trackers did not have a significant impact on physical activity itself, with current users using the device more for data collection rather than motivation, while former users were skeptical about the device's accuracy.
COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Hsin-Yen Yen, Yung Liao, Wen-Hsin Huang
Summary: This study investigated the association between household physical activity and subjective well-being in older adults in four East Asian societies. The findings suggest that household physical activity has positive effects on older adults' health and marital satisfaction. It is recommended for older married couples to increase their household physical activity to maintain marital satisfaction.
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2024)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Elizabeth A. Nash, Julia A. Critchley, Fiona Pearson, Susanne F. Awad, Laith J. Abu-Raddad, Farah M. Abu-Hijleh, Peijue Huangfu
Summary: Physical activity levels are low in Gulf Cooperation Council countries, with pedometer-based programs encouraging step counting and walking showing effectiveness in promoting physical activity in the short term.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Thao Thi Phuong Nguyen, Hai Thanh Phan, Thuc Minh Thi Vu, Phuc Quang Tran, Hieu Trung Do, Linh Gia A. Vu, Linh Phuong Doan, Huyen Phuc Do, Carl Latkin, Cyrus S. H. Ho, Roger C. M. Ho
Summary: This study assessed the quality of life and related factors of Vietnamese women during perimenopause. It found that health issues worsened the symptoms of perimenopause, while exercise, recreational activities, and social support alleviated the negative impact. Therefore, addressing the care needs of women during perimenopause and developing specific healthcare services and programs for them is important.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Marta Amor-Barbosa, Montserrat Girabent-Farres, Ferran Roses-Noguer, Anna Ortega-Martinez, Almudena Medina-Rincon, Caritat Bagur-Calafat
Summary: This study aimed to design and evaluate the content validity of the Physical Activity Questionnaire-Young Children (PAQ-YC) for children aged 5-7 years. The results showed that the questionnaire presented adequate content validity in terms of relevance, comprehensiveness, and comprehensibility, based on expert consensus and cognitive interviews.
Article
Sport Sciences
Mairena Sanchez-Lopez, Antonio Garcia-Hermoso, Francisco B. Ortega, Diego Moliner-Urdiales, Idoia Labayen, Jose Castro-Pinero, Pedro J. Benito, German Vicente-Rodriguez, Joaquin Sanchis-Moysi, Jaume Cantallops, Enrique G. Artero, Vicente Martinez-Vizcaino
Summary: The study aims to examine the validity and reliability of the parent-reported IFIS in preschoolers. The results indicate that there is poor concordance between parent-reported fitness levels and objective assessment, suggesting that parents may not be able to correctly classify preschoolers according to their fitness level.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Rachyl Stephenson, Xiaofen Hamilton, Xiaolu Liu, Michael Hodges, Jeffrey Colburn, Robert Knipe
Summary: This study found that preservice physical education teachers have moderate but positive attitudes toward fitness testing, with their previous testing experiences and professional memberships influencing their attitudes.
PHYSICAL EDUCATOR-US
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Nuria Marin-Jimenez, Marta Flor-Alemany, Laura Baena-Garcia, Irene Coll-Risco, Jose Castro-Pinero, Virginia A. Aparicio
Summary: This study found associations between physical fitness during pregnancy and maternal body composition indices. Results showed that higher cardiorespiratory fitness was related to lower postpartum fat mass, and higher upper-body muscular strength was related to higher body weight, BMI, and bone mineral density postpartum. Additionally, greater upper-body flexibility was related to lower pre-pregnancy BMI and higher body weight, BMI, and fat mass postpartum.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Nuria Marin-Jimenez, Carolina Cruz-Leon, David Sanchez-Oliva, Jose Jimenez-Iglesias, Israel Caraballo, Carmen Padilla-Moledo, Cristina Cadenas-Sanchez, Magdalena Cuenca-Garcia, Jose Castro-Pinero
Summary: Based on the analysis of 100 studies, it was found that field-based methods like waist circumference, body adiposity index, and body mass index, as well as equations such as Durnin/Womersley equation and Jackson/Pollock equation, are valid for estimating body fat mass or percentage in adults aged 19-64.
CURRENT OBESITY REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alberto Grao-Cruces, Alejandro Perez-Bey, Jose Jimenez-Iglesias, Carolina Cruz-Leon, Veronica Cabanas-Sanchez, Oscar L. Veiga, Jose Castro-Pinero
Summary: This study examined the associations between total volume and bouts of sedentary time (ST) and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) with physical fitness (PF) in youth. The results showed that total ST was negatively associated with PF, but this association was not independent of MVPA. On the other hand, total volume of MVPA showed a positive association with PF independently of ST and weight status. These findings highlight the importance of accumulating minutes of MVPA, regardless of the bout duration, to increase PF levels in youth.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Mike Hodges, Xiaolu Liu, Xiaofen D. Hamilton, Brooke Doherty, Ashley Phelps, Jeffrey Colburn, Robert Knipe
Summary: This study explored how physical education teacher education (PETE) prepares preservice physical education teachers (PPETs) to select and implement appropriate assessments. Data collected from semi-structured interviews revealed two major themes: 'Scratching the surface of assessment with unclear learning objectives' and 'Perceiving the importance of assessment, but still not integrating it into instruction'. The findings suggest that assessment is not adequately taught in PETE programs and there is a need for improved preparation of PPETs in this area.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT PEDAGOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Victor Segura-Jimenez, Zeljko Pedisic, Ales Gaba, Dorothea Dumuid, Timothy Olds, Nikola Stefelova, Karel Hron, Sonia Gomez-Martinez, Ascension Marcos, Jose Castro-Pinero
Summary: The aim of the study was to explore the associations between longitudinal reallocations of time between different movement behaviours and changes in inflammatory markers in children and adolescents. The results showed that reallocating time from sedentary behaviour to sleep was associated with increases in C3 levels, reallocating time from light physical activity to sleep was associated with increases in C3 levels, reallocating time from light physical activity to other time-use components was associated with increases in C4 levels, and any reallocation of time away from moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was associated with unfavourable changes in leptin levels.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Nuria Marin-Jimenez, Sandra Sanchez-Parente, Pablo Exposito-Carrillo, Jose Jimenez-Iglesias, Inmaculada C. Alvarez-Gallardo, Magdalena Cuenca-Garcia, Jose Castro-Pinero
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the criterion-related validity and reliability of fitness field tests for evaluating cardiorespiratory fitness in adults, by sex, age, and physical activity level. The results showed a high correlation between the 2-km walk test and the 20-m SRT with the measured VO2max. Both tests and estimated VO2max equations exhibited high test-retest reliability.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT
(2023)
Review
Biology
Yeny Concha-Cisternas, Jose Castro-Pinero, Ana Maria Leiva-Ordonez, Pablo Valdes-Badilla, Carlos Celis-Morales, Eduardo Guzman-Munoz
Summary: This systematic review aimed to assess the effects of neuromuscular training on physical performance in older adults. A literature search was conducted, and 10 studies were included in the review. The results showed that neuromuscular training had a positive effect on postural balance, flexibility, cardiorespiratory fitness, strength power of the upper and lower limbs and autonomy in older adults. However, the methodological quality and certainty of the evidence in the available literature are limited, indicating a need for more high-quality studies.
Article
Psychology, Experimental
Jianmin Guan, Ping Xiang, William M. Land, Xiaofen D. Hamilton
Summary: This study examined gender and grade differences in the impact of perceived competence and enjoyment of physical education on the frequency of students' physical activity persistence. The findings showed that girls had lower levels of perceived competence and enjoyment compared to boys, regardless of grade level. While both perceived competence and PE enjoyment were directly and positively related to persistence, they did not have indirect effects on physical activity frequency through persistence. These findings highlight the importance for physical educators to consider gender differences in perceived competence and PE enjoyment, as well as their role in enhancing students' participation in physical activity.
PERCEPTUAL AND MOTOR SKILLS
(2023)
Article
Education, Special
Rocio Izquierdo-Gomez, Irene Esteban-Cornejo, Veronica Cabanas-Sanchez, Ascension Marcos, Sonia Gomez-Martinez, Jose Castro-Pinero, Oscar L. Veiga
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between measures of obesity and physical fitness and cardiovascular disease risk factors in adolescents with Down syndrome. The results indicated that obesity was associated with cardiovascular risk factors, while components of physical fitness were related to future cardiovascular health.
JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Xiaolu Liu, Xiaofen D. Hamilton, Rulan Shangguan, Jingwen Liu, Sarah J. Wall, Richard Guerra
Summary: This study examines how PETE programs prepare future physical education teachers for health-related fitness testing from the perspective of faculty members. The study finds that while PETE programs do provide some courses for preparing PPETs for HRFT implementation, there is a lack of time and field experience.
JOURNAL OF TEACHING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Vinicius Muller Reis Weber, Jose Castro-Pinero, Julio Cesar da Costa, Daniel Zanardini Fernandes, Marcelo Romanzini, Enio Ricardo Vaz Ronque
Summary: This study aimed to compare the relationship between tracking groups, cognitive control functions, and plasma brain-derived neurotrophic factors concentrations from childhood to adolescence. The results showed that maintaining high cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) over three years was positively associated with shorter reaction time and improved working memory.
PEDIATRIC EXERCISE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Julian Mier-Mota, Jesus G. Ponce-Gonzalez, Alejandro Perez-Bey, Veronica Cabanas-Sanchez, Oscar Veiga-Nunez, Catalina Santiago-Dorrego, Felix Gomez-Gallego, Jose Castro-Pinero
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of FTO gene polymorphism on body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, physical activity, inflammatory markers, and cardiovascular risk in children and adolescents. The results showed that the TT genotype was associated with lower adiposity and leptin levels. These differences remained significant after accounting for other factors. An interaction between gene, time, and sex was found for height and neck circumference in the dominant model.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Alejandro Sanchez-Delgado, Sandra Sanchez-Parente, David Martinez-Gomez, Sonia Gomez-Martinez, Oscar L. L. Veiga, Ascension Marcos, Jose Castro-Pinero, Alejandro Perez-Bey
Summary: This study aimed to examine the association between physical activity (PA) levels and patterns with metabolic syndrome score (MetS) in children and adolescents. The results showed that vigorous PA, moderate-vigorous PA, number of bouts per day in 10 min (N10), and total time in bouts per day in 10 min (T10) were negatively associated with MetS in male children and adolescents at cross-sectional level. Longitudinally, total time in bouts per day in 20 min in male children, and vigorous PA and N10 in female children were also negatively associated with MetS. Therefore, choosing shorter bouts of PA duration would be advisable for future studies in the pediatric population.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2023)
