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Sabo A, Kuan G, Kueh YC. Structural relationship of the social-ecological factors and psychological factors on physical activity. BMC Psychol 2024; 12:419. [PMID: 39085962 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-024-01825-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024] Open
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The present study examines the mediating effect of psychological factors in the structural relationships between social and physical environmental factors and the amount of physical activity among undergraduate students at Universiti Sains Malaysia. The sample consisted of 422 students with a mean age of 20.2 years (SD = 1.27). The majority of the students were female (69.7%) and Malay (81.3%). Standardized scales were used to measure the total amount of physical activity and all the study variables. The final SEM had a good fit to the data: CFI = 0.968, TLI = 0.948, SRMR = 0.036, RMSEA (90%CI) = 0.046 (0.025, 0.065), RMSEA p-value = 0.609 with 11 paths relationships. Family support had a significant effect on perceived benefits and perceived barriers. The effect of friend support on physical activity was significantly mediated by perceived benefits, self-efficacy, and psychological needs satisfaction. The effect of the availability of exercise facilities on physical activity was significantly mediated by perceived benefits and psychological needs satisfaction. Furthermore, psychological needs satisfaction mediated the effect of perceived benefits, perceived barriers, and self-efficacy on physical activity. The study findings illustrated that the application of the social-ecological model and psychological factors is important in order to understand and promote positive physical activity behaviour.
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- Abdulwali Sabo
- Biostatistics and Research Methodology Unit, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Department of Public and Environmental Health, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Federal University Dutse, Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria
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- Exercise and Sports Science Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Biostatistics and Research Methodology Unit, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
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Monacis D, Latino F, d’Arando C, Bibba M, Annoscia S, Pascali G, Sannicandro I, Colella D. Analysis of self-perceived use of spectrum of teaching styles in Italian physical education teachers. Front Sports Act Living 2024; 6:1397511. [PMID: 38919470 PMCID: PMC11196802 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2024.1397511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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Introduction The present study aims to assess PE teachers' perception about the use of teaching styles during curricular lessons. Methods The sample involved a total of 83 PE teachers (M = 41, F = 42, main age = 43,74 ± 10,76) divided according to years of service (0-4 = 36%, 5-10 = 34%, and over 10 = 30%) and academic training (Higher Institutes of Physical Education = 44% and master's degree = 56%). Teachers complete a digitalized version of a self-produced questionnaire to assess how many times they use each teaching styles during the last month. Results Results show that (a) reproduction rather than production teaching styles were often used, while reproduction teachings styles were most frequently used regardless of years of service. Discussion Future research should investigate PE teacher's behavior to enhance the quality of physical education in school.
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- Domenico Monacis
- Department of Wellbeing, Nutrition and Sport, Pegaso Telematic University, Naploli, Italy
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- Department of Psychology and Education, Pegaso Telematic University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Humanities. Letters, Cultural Heritage, Education Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- DiSU, Department of Humanities, University of Basilicata, Potenza, Italy
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- Department of Literature, Languages and Cultural Heritage, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
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Deng A, Zarrett N, Sweeney AM, Moon J. The influence of social support, social affiliation and intrinsic motivation for increasing underserved youth's physical activity: A social climate-based intervention study. J Sports Sci 2023; 41:502-511. [PMID: 37322573 PMCID: PMC10529264 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2023.2225020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the influences of intrinsic motivation, social affiliation orientations and reciprocal social support for physical activity (PA) on underserved youths' afterschool period moderate-to-vigorous (MVPA) changing trajectories across the 16-week Connect through PLAY intervention, a social-motivational climate intervention. A total of 113 youth (61.06% African American, 56.64% girls) provided full data. Youths' intrinsic motivation, social affiliation orientations and social support were measured by youth responses to a set of surveys at baseline and post-intervention. Youths' afterschool period MVPA was measured using data from 7-day ActiGraph accelerometer wear at baseline, midpoint and post-intervention. Hierarchical linear modelling analysis found that youth daily afterschool period (3pm-6pm) MVPA increased, on average, 37.94 min across the 16-week intervention. Increases in intrinsic motivation, social affiliation orientations and social support were positive predictors of youth afterschool MVPA changing trajectory. The findings clarify the contributions that a social-motivational climate intervention can have on youth afterschool period MVPA through increasing youth intrinsic motivation, social affiliation and reciprocal social support.
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- Anqi Deng
- Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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Martyn L, Bigelow H, Graham JD, Ogrodnik M, Chiodo D, Fenesi B. A mixed method investigation of teacher-identified barriers, facilitators and recommendations to implementing daily physical activity in Ontario elementary schools. BMC Public Health 2022; 22:1986. [PMID: 36316654 PMCID: PMC9619006 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-14359-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Fewer than 17% of children worldwide are meeting the international recommendations for daily physical activity. Since most children are in school for the bulk of their day, the classroom has been identified as an ideal space to incorporate physical activity opportunities. In Ontario (Canada), the Daily Physical Activity (DPA) policy aims to ensure all elementary school children receive a minimum of 20 min of moderate to vigorous physical activity each school day during instructional time. However, a 2015 evaluation found that only half of Ontario teachers were meeting this expectation; this work advocated for additional research to monitor implementation and its predictors and to further identify fidelity recommendations. Thus, the current study investigated contemporary factors influencing DPA fidelity in Ontario elementary schools and provides teacher-identified recommendations to support DPA implementation. Methods The first part of the study was a quantitative approach surveying 186 elementary school teachers across Ontario. Descriptive statistics including frequencies and means were used to characterize barriers, facilitators, and recommendations to DPA implementation. Spearman’s correlations were used to assess the relation between the likelihood of DPA implementation and intrapersonal factors of gender, teaching experience, prior DPA training and personal physical activity participation. The second part of the study consisted of a qualitative approach using teacher interviews to explore in-depth teachers’ recommendations to support DPA implementation. A thematic analysis was used to analyze the transcripts and identify recommendations for DPA. Results Survey results showed that only 23% of teachers met the mandated 20 min of DPA per day. Barriers to implementation included space and time constraints, inadequate training, student behavioural issues and low self-efficacy. Gender, teaching experience and prior DPA training were not related to the likelihood of DPA implementation. Teachers who rated themselves as more physically fit were more likely to implement DPA. Teacher interviews elucidated key areas for improving DPA implementation including greater DPA training opportunities, resources, community partnerships, accountability and strategies that support school-wide implementation. Conclusion The current study demonstrated that fidelity to the DPA policy in Ontario elementary schools is on the decline. This work highlights unique factors implicated in DPA fidelity and brings to the forefront teacher recommendations to improve DPA implementation.
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- Lauren Martyn
- grid.39381.300000 0004 1936 8884Faculty of Education, Western University, London, ON Canada
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- grid.39381.300000 0004 1936 8884Faculty of Education, Western University, London, ON Canada
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- grid.411793.90000 0004 1936 9318Faculty of Social Sciences, Brock University, St. Catherines, ON Canada
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- grid.25073.330000 0004 1936 8227Department of Kinesiology, Faculty of Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON Canada
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- grid.39381.300000 0004 1936 8884Faculty of Education, Western University, London, ON Canada
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- grid.39381.300000 0004 1936 8884Faculty of Education, Western University, London, ON Canada
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Hu X. Research on Application of Ecological Sports Innovation in Efficient Development Based on DCN Deep Learning. COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND NEUROSCIENCE 2022; 2022:9586509. [PMID: 36238681 PMCID: PMC9553423 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9586509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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With the continuous improvement of social and economic level, the relationship between human and nature is deteriorating. The ecological concept has been attached importance, so the concept of ecological sports has been born. For physical education, if the ecological physical education teaching resources can be effectively developed, it will be a lifelong benefit for students and teachers. Based on the DCN deep learning method, this paper makes an innovative research on ecological sports, aiming to promote the efficient development of sports, train the samples according to the physical quality of different individuals, get the most suitable sports events, and then promote the development of physical education.
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- Xueyan Hu
- School of Xi'an Physical Education University, Xi'an 710068, China
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Invernizzi PL, Signorini G, Rigon M, Larion A, Raiola G, D’Elia F, Bosio A, Scurati R. Promoting Children's Psychomotor Development with Multi-Teaching Didactics. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph191710939. [PMID: 36078655 PMCID: PMC9517746 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191710939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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This group randomized control trial examined the dose-response effect of varied combinations of linear and nonlinear pedagogy (enriched physical education with specific program led by specialist vs. conventional physical education led by generalist) for improving first-grade children's motor creativity, executive functions, self-efficacy, and learning enjoyment. We led three physical education classes per group through 12 weeks of combined instruction, based on linear and nonlinear pedagogy: mostly linear (ML; 80% linear, 20% nonlinear; n = 62); mostly nonlinear (MNL; 20% linear, 80% nonlinear; n = 61); and control (C; conventional teaching from generalists; n = 60). MNL improved in (a) motor creativity ability (DMA; 48.7%, 76.5%, and 47.6% for locomotor, stability, and manipulative tasks, respectively); (b) executive functions (working memory and inhibitory control) for RNG task (14.7%) and task errors (70.8%); (c) self-efficacy (5.9%); and (d) enjoyment (8.3%). In ML, DMA improved by 18.0% in locomotor and 60.9% in manipulative tasks. C improved of 10.5% in enjoyment, and RNG task worsened by 22.6%. MNL improvements in DMA tasks, executive functions, and self-efficacy were significantly better than those in C. ML was better than C in DMA task and in executive functions' task errors. Overall, ML and MNL approaches were more effective than conventional generalist teaching (C), and the MNL combination of 80% nonlinear and 20% linear pedagogy was optimal. We recommend that educators favor the MNL approach.
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- Pietro Luigi Invernizzi
- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20129 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20129 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20129 Milan, Italy
- Sport Faculty, San Antonio Catholic University of Murcia, 30107 Murcia, Spain
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Ovidius University of Constanta, 900527 Constanta, Romania
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- Department of Political and Social Sciences, University of Salerno, 84084 Fisciano, Italy
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- Department of Humanities, Philosophy and Education, University of Salerno, 84084 Fisciano, Italy
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- Human Performance Laboratory, Mapei Sport, 21057 Olgiate Olona, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20129 Milan, Italy
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Liang X, Li M, Wu Y, Wu X, Hou X, Sit CHP. A socio-ecological approach to inclusive physical education in china: A systematic review. Front Public Health 2022; 10:902791. [PMID: 35991013 PMCID: PMC9382582 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.902791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Background Since the implementation of inclusive education in China, students with special education needs (SEN) have increasingly been integrating into mainstream schools, like physical education classes. However, inclusive physical education (IPE) in China has developed slowly, and gaps can be found in the knowledge of the factors that inhibit or promote the participation in IPE of students with SEN. Objectives The purpose of this systematic review was to provide a comprehensive summary of the factors related to inclusion in IPE of students with SEN, by applying a socio-ecological model (SEM). Five databases were searched: ERIC, SPORTDiscus with Full Text, Education Full Text (H.W.Wilson), PsychINFO and CNKI in March 2022, to find studies that identify factors regarding IPE in China. Two researchers independently screened studies and summarized relevant data. Results Fourteen studies were included in the detailed review. By applying the SEM, multi-level factors were identified, ranging from intrapersonal to societal levels that positively or negatively influenced IPE participation in students with SEN. This review indicates that multi-level factors affect the IPE participation of students with SEN in China. Conclusion The findings will help assist educators and policymakers to develop effective IPE for Chinese students with SEN.
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- Xiao Liang
- Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Physical Education and Sports Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
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- School of Physical Education and Sport Training, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sport and Health, Guangzhou Sport University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- *Correspondence: Cindy Hui-Ping Sit
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Jaakkola T, Gråsten A, Huhtiniemi M, Huotari P. Changes in the continuous leaping performance of Finnish adolescents between 1979 and 2020. J Sports Sci 2022; 40:1532-1541. [PMID: 35762911 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2022.2091344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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The aims of this secular trend design study were: 1) to investigate whether the continuous leaping performance of Finnish adolescents (mean age 14.99 ± .61 years) changed between 6 data sets collected between 1979 and 2020, and 2) to analyse if variation in leaping performance increased from 1979 to 2020. The data for this secular trend study of 6 cohorts were collected in 1979 (n = 599), 1995 (n = 498), 1998 (n = 796), 2003 (n = 2383), 2010 (n = 1383), and 2020 (n = 719). All cohorts performed the 5-leaps test, following the same protocol. Between-cohort differences in scores were analysed using a General Linear Contrast Model. Between-cohort differences in variance were tested using Chi-square-based between-group tests. Sex, age, and BMI were used as covariates in the secular trend analyses. Continuous leaping performance demonstrated a decreasing trend in both girls and boys. Specifically, girls' scores were stable between 1979 and 1995, decreased from 1995 to 2010 and remained stable thereafter. Boys leaping performance improved from 1979 to 1995, was stable until 2003, and had declined by 2020. Within-group variation in continuous leaping was greater in girls and boys during the first decades of the 21st century than previously.
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- T Jaakkola
- Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyvaskyla, Finland
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- Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyvaskyla, Finland
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- Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyvaskyla, Finland
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- Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyvaskyla, Finland
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Widiantoro FX, Wang JJ, Yang YC, Chou CC, Wang CJ. Using a Socio-Environmental Approach to Explore the Determinants for Meeting the Recommended Physical Activity among Adults at Risk of Diabetes in Rural Indonesia. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:1467. [PMID: 34828514 PMCID: PMC8618249 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9111467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (PA) is recommended to mitigate the risk of diabetes. This study explored the PA of adults at risk for diabetes in rural Indonesia and determined the requirements for meeting the recommended PA level. In total, 842 adults were screened using a diabetes risk test in a rural health centre; among them, 342 were at risk of diabetes. The level of PA was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, whereas the associated factors underlying the three domains -individual, support, and environment-were determined by the Influences on Physical Activity Instrument. The data analysis included a three-step multiple linear regression (MLR) and logistic regression (LR). Overall, 40.6% of the participants met the recommended PA. According to the MLR analysis, among males, individuals who gave PA a higher priority and had enough time to perform PA were predicted to have a higher activity energy expenditure (MET-minutes per week). According to the LR analysis, men were more likely to meet the recommended PA, and people who gave PA a lower priority and had less access to space for PA were less likely to meet the recommended PA level. Strategies for promoting PA in rural Indonesia include focusing on women, people who prioritize PA less, and those who have less time and space in which to be physically active.
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- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan;
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan;
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- Institution of Community Health Care, College of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 11221, Taiwan;
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- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan;
- Nursing Department, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan 70403, Taiwan
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Lv Q. Simulation of football sport PID controller based on BP neural network. JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENT & FUZZY SYSTEMS 2021. [DOI: 10.3233/jifs-189570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Multi-agent reinforcement learning in football simulation can be extended by single-agent reinforcement learning. However, compared with single agents, the learning space of multi-agents will increase dramatically with the increase in the number of agents, so the learning difficulty will also increase. Based on BP neural network as the model structure foundation, this research combines PID controller to control the process of model operation. In order to improve the calculation accuracy to improve the control effect, the prediction output is obtained through the prediction model instead of the actual measured value. In addition, with the football robot as the object, this research studies the multi-agent reinforcement learning problem and its application in the football robot. The content includes single-agent reinforcement learning, multi-agent system reinforcement learning, and ball hunting, role assignment, and action selection in football robot decision strategies based on this. The simulation results show that the method proposed in this paper has certain effects.
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Pereira P, Santos F, Marinho DA. Examining Portuguese High School Students' Attitudes Toward Physical Education. Front Psychol 2020; 11:604556. [PMID: 33324300 PMCID: PMC7726129 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.604556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Portugal ranks fourth among countries with the highest rate of overweight population, considering that 67.6% of the Portuguese population over the age of 15 is overweight or obese. To our knowledge, limited studies have investigated students' attitudes toward physical education in Portugal. Such research is necessary because it can provide valuable insights for policy and application in the curriculum development for physical education, which may eventually increase participation in physical and sports activities. This study analyzed students' attitudes toward physical education (PE) according to sociodemographic variables, including grade level, socioeconomic status, and gender, and their participation in extracurricular sports activities and respective PE grades. The sample comprised 476 high school students (from the 7th, 8th, and 9th-grade levels) from five public schools located in Portugal. The Students' Attitudes toward Physical Education Questionnaire was adapted and validated for use with Portuguese students as a two-factor model. Findings show that students generally have a moderately positive attitude toward PE. However, students' positive attitudes tend to decrease throughout high school, which is particularly significant in the 9th grade. Furthermore, students' attitudes are influenced by gender, extracurricular sports practice, and grades. These findings may help stakeholders reflect on how to frame PE in a more meaningful way to create a solid foundation for maintaining an active lifestyle throughout life. Implications for further research and practice are discussed.
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- Paulo Pereira
- School of Higher Education, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- School of Higher Education, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- School of Higher Education, Polytechnic Institute of Viana Do Castelo, Viana Do Castelo, Portugal
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- Department of Sport Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
- Research Centre in Sports, Health and Human Development, CIDESD, Covilhã, Portugal
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Wickens CM, Walther CS, Parker J. Pre-Service Physical Education Teachers’ Attitudes toward Literacy and Literacy Integration in Physical Education Settings. READING PSYCHOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/02702711.2020.1782548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- Corrine M. Wickens
- Department of Curriculum & Instruction, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Sociology, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois, USA
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- Office of Educator Licensure and Preparation, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois, USA
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School environments predict Hispanic children's physical education related outcomes through basic psychological need satisfaction. LEARNING AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lindif.2020.101844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Shurney D, Gustafson PA. Lifestyle Medicine in Children. Am J Lifestyle Med 2020; 14:54-56. [PMID: 31903083 DOI: 10.1177/1559827619879090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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- Dexter Shurney
- Zipongo, Inc, Zipongo-Eating Well Made Simple, San Francisco, California; Dr. Paula Gustafson From - Major Health Partners, Shelbyville, IN
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- Zipongo, Inc, Zipongo-Eating Well Made Simple, San Francisco, California; Dr. Paula Gustafson From - Major Health Partners, Shelbyville, IN
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Pedersen JH, Thornquist E, Natvik E, Råheim M. Physical education classes - a double-edged sword: a qualitative study of Norwegian high-school students' experiences. Physiother Theory Pract 2019; 37:1404-1418. [PMID: 31885299 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2019.1709232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Aim: The aim of this study was to explore students' experiences of physical education (PE) and to gain insight into what contributes to engaging them in PE.Methods: A total of 316 second-year high-school students from five schools participated by completing a school assignment. The data were analyzed according to content analysis. Findings: Two main themes were developed. The first was One-sided emphasis on performance, bodily skills, and assessment with the corresponding sub-themes: Skills and performance; and Assessment, tests, and grading. The second was Wish for play, respite, co-determination, and togetherness with the sub-themes: Play and spontaneity; Respite, Togetherness and cooperation; and Co-determination and engagement. Our findings reveal a wide range of student experiences with PE classes, from a welcome respite in an otherwise sedentary and theoretically dominated day at school and enjoying being physically active with classmates, to frustration about extensive use of tests, lack of mastery, and feelings of exclusion.Conclusion: To be consistent with the values of the Ministry of Education in Norway, we conclude that the content and mode of delivery of PE in schools would benefit from being rethought if the intent is to facilitate children to stay physically active. Norwegian physiotherapists are promoters of health and physical activity across the lifespan. As part of health services in schools, they are in a prime position to optimize the PE experience for students.
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- Janiche Helen Pedersen
- Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.,Department of Public Health and Primary Care, City of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Health and Functioning, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
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- Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Førde, Norway
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- Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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Kearns NE, Kleinert JO, Dupont-Versteegden EE. Implementing Multilevel School-Based Physical Activity Interventions Using Core Implementation Components Model. THE JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH 2019; 89:427-431. [PMID: 30895634 DOI: 10.1111/josh.12750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2018] [Revised: 06/21/2018] [Accepted: 07/20/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Evidence-based comprehensive physical activity programs developed for public schools are abundant yet a theoretical framework for implementation of these programs is lacking. Implementation science in public service organizations is an emerging area of research, but has not been widely successful in the area of physical activity implementation in public schools. METHODS Factors influencing the implementation of physical activity programs in public schools have been explored. RESULTS To assist federal, state, and local policymakers in developing or enforcing existing policy, this paper provides an integrated theoretical framework, which will address the need for implementation of interventions to increase school-based physical activity programs. CONCLUSION We propose a sustainable model of implementation for increasing moderate to vigorous physical activity in public schools using Core Implementation Components theory for organizations and policymakers.
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- Nancy E Kearns
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Kentucky, 900 S. Limestone St., CTW 204P, Lexington, KY 40536-020
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- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, College of Health Sciences. University of Kentucky, 900 S. Limestone St., CTW 124N, Lexington, KY 40536-0200
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Kentucky, 900 S. Limestone St., CTW 204L, Lexington, KY 40536-0200
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Kim MS, Cardinal BJ. Differences in university students' motivation between a required and an elective physical activity education policy. JOURNAL OF AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH : J OF ACH 2019; 67:207-214. [PMID: 29952738 DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2018.1469501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2017] [Revised: 04/09/2018] [Accepted: 04/23/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to examine differences in students' physical activity motivation, competence, and weekly exercise metabolic equivalent units (METs) between universities with different physical activity education (PAE) policy arrangements (ie, a required PAE vs. an elective PAE). PARTICIPANTS Participants (N = 953) were purposefully recruited from two universities with different PAE policies 1 week before the start of fall term 2015. METHODS Participants completed questionnaires assessing their physical activity motivation, competence, and weekly exercise METs. RESULTS The results of this study suggest that having a required PAE policy allows for more students with lower self-determined forms of motivation (ie, amotivation) to be reached in comparison to the elective PAE policy. CONCLUSIONS This finding highlights that a primary value of having a required PAE policy is its ability to reach less motivated students.
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- Moo Song Kim
- a Department of Health and Kinesiology, College of Education , Northeastern State University , Tahlequah , Oklahoma , USA
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- b Kinesiology Program, School of Biological and Population Health Sciences, College of Public Health and Human Sciences , Oregon State University , Corvallis , Oregon , USA
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Kahan D, McKenzie TL. Correlates of Private Secondary Schools Meeting Physical Education Guidelines. THE JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH 2018; 88:508-515. [PMID: 29864205 DOI: 10.1111/josh.12633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2016] [Revised: 08/24/2017] [Accepted: 12/20/2017] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although there are over 26,000 private schools in the United States, little is known about the relationship of their characteristics to mandated and recommended time allocations for physical education (PE). METHODS Private secondary schools (N = 450; grades 6-12) in California completed a 15-item questionnaire related to school characteristics and PE policies and practices. Using correlational analysis and predictive modeling, we assessed the associations and influences of various factors relative to the schools meeting state (California) and national professional time targets for PE. RESULTS Whereas most schools fell short of meeting PE weekly time recommendations, 5 of 10 tested variables were significantly associated with schools meeting PE minutes/week targets: school enrollment, school level, having a fitness testing policy, PE class size, and not permitting exemptions for PE. Large schools and those serving high school students provided more PE and were more likely to meet PE time allocation standards. Having policies for PE minutes/week and no exemptions for PE were significantly associated with a school having all its PE classes taught by a specialist. CONCLUSIONS Private secondary schools should consider the adoption of professional guidelines related to PE time allocations, class size, conducting physical fitness testing, employing PE specialists, and not permitting exemptions for PE.
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- David Kahan
- School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182-7251
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- School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, San Diego State University, 5127 Walsh Way, San Diego, CA 92115
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Alsharairi NA. Current Government Actions and Potential Policy Options for Reducing Obesity in Queensland Schools. CHILDREN-BASEL 2018; 5:children5020018. [PMID: 29382175 PMCID: PMC5835987 DOI: 10.3390/children5020018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2017] [Revised: 01/24/2018] [Accepted: 01/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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School nutrition policies provide promising avenues towards the improvement of children's eating habits and the prevention of obesity. Childhood obesity rates and related chronic diseases are increasing in Queensland, in part as a result of unhealthy eating habits and lack of physical activity. There is a very high investment by the Queensland government in maintaining healthy weight and promoting nutrition and physical activity among schoolchildren through delivering a range of initiatives across the state. However, there is a lack of evidence concerning the effectiveness of nutrition/physical education and parental involvement programs addressing obesity delivered in Queensland schools. This paper can be used to guide government and policy-makers regarding the most effective policy options that will promote healthy eating and physical activity among Queensland schoolchildren. The aim of this paper is to: (i) summarize current evidence on Queensland government responses to obesity; and (ii) discuss potential policy options that could support healthy eating and regular physical activity, and examine the evidence base for each option and suggest new areas for future research.
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- Naser A Alsharairi
- Understanding Chronic Conditions, Heart, Mind & Body Research Group, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Southport, QLD 4222, Australia.
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Mercier K, Donovan C, Gibbone A, Rozga K. Three-Year Study of Students' Attitudes Toward Physical Education: Grades 4-8. RESEARCH QUARTERLY FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT 2017; 88:307-315. [PMID: 28661718 DOI: 10.1080/02701367.2017.1339862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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PURPOSE A relationship exists between attitudes toward physical education and future physical activity. The purpose of this study was to examine changes in attitude toward physical education as students progressed from upper elementary school (Grade 4) through middle school (Grade 8). METHOD Three cohorts of students (Cohort 1, Grades 4-6, n = 96; Cohort 2, Grades 5-7, n = 71; and Cohort 3, Grades 6-8, n = 73) were each followed for 3 years to examine changes in attitudes toward physical education. RESULTS After an initial increase from Grade 4 to Grade 5, a significant decrease was observed from Grades 5 to 8 in students' positive attitudes toward physical education, with a faster rate of change for girls than boys. CONCLUSION This longitudinal study provides further insights regarding the attitudes of students as they progress from Grade 4 to Grade 8 and expands on previous findings identifying decreasing positive attitudes toward physical education as students age, particularly for girls. The results provide evidence to support targeted interventions.
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