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Richey Tune-Up High School Track & Field Meet, Cedarville University Feb 2023

Richey Tune-Up High School Track & Field Meet, Cedarville University

Men's and Women's Track & Field Programs

No abstract provided.


Development Of The Taekwondo Performance Protocol To Assess Technical Speed And Quickness, Cengiz Ölmez, Selami Yüksek Feb 2023

Development Of The Taekwondo Performance Protocol To Assess Technical Speed And Quickness, Cengiz Ölmez, Selami Yüksek

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Introduction: The aim of this study is to develop the Taekwondo Performance Protocol (TPP), with which taekwondo-specific speed and quickness performance can be measured. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted with the participation of 79 active athletes that were at least at 1st gup level (red – black belt). At the development stage of the TPP, reliability calculations were made using the test-retest method. During the examination of the validity of TPP, Illinois agility, 20-meter sprint, vertical jump, and anaerobic power (Lewis) performances and the correlations between them were examined. In addition, TPP's effectiveness in distinguishing athletes of different …


Cedarville Collegiate Invitational, Cedarville University Feb 2023

Cedarville Collegiate Invitational, Cedarville University

Men's and Women's Track & Field Programs

No abstract provided.


Cedarville Vs. Northwood, Cedarville University Feb 2023

Cedarville Vs. Northwood, Cedarville University

Men's Basketball Programs

No abstract provided.


Cedarville Vs. Northwood, Cedarville University Feb 2023

Cedarville Vs. Northwood, Cedarville University

Women's Basketball Programs

No abstract provided.


Effects Of Personalized Aerobic-Exercise And Resistance-Training Prescriptions On College Students With Anxiety During The Covid-19, Yuanhui Zhao, Wenxing Wang, Fang Gao, Bowen Cui, Chun Hu, Wenlang Yu, Mengdie Wang, Hong Ren Feb 2023

Effects Of Personalized Aerobic-Exercise And Resistance-Training Prescriptions On College Students With Anxiety During The Covid-19, Yuanhui Zhao, Wenxing Wang, Fang Gao, Bowen Cui, Chun Hu, Wenlang Yu, Mengdie Wang, Hong Ren

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has seriously increased anxiety prevalence among the public, including Chinese college students. However, many exercises cannot be performed as usual under the stay-at-home order. The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the effect of personalized individual aerobic-exercise and resistance-training prescriptions on anxiety in college students during the COVID-19. This was a 12-week three-arm randomized control trial using the intention-to-treat principle. Sixty-six college students with anxiety were recruited and randomized into aerobic-exercise (AE), resistance-training (RT), and health-education group (HE). AE and RT groups also received health education. Measures on anxiety and physical activity included Zung …


The Mood And Physical Activity Of The Tibetan And Han University Students During The Covid-19, Liqiang Zhang, Gao Huina Feb 2023

The Mood And Physical Activity Of The Tibetan And Han University Students During The Covid-19, Liqiang Zhang, Gao Huina

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

This study aimed at exploring a relation between the mood state and physical activity (PA) among the Zang and Han university students during the COVID-19. 2382 university students in Shaanxi, Tibet, Hubei and Guizhou were recruited using a convenient sampling method to participate in this study. Independent samples t-test and ANOVA were used to compare the differences of the mood state of the college students by gender, grade, and ethnicity respectively. Pearson correlation and stepwise linear regression were conducted to examine the indicators’ relations. The results indicated that there was statistical significance in the mood state among the ethnicity, gender, …


Physical Activity And Exercise For Hot Flashes: Trigger Or Treatment?, Sarah Witkowski, Rose Evard, Jacquelyn J. Rickson, Quinn White, Lynnette Leidy Sievert Feb 2023

Physical Activity And Exercise For Hot Flashes: Trigger Or Treatment?, Sarah Witkowski, Rose Evard, Jacquelyn J. Rickson, Quinn White, Lynnette Leidy Sievert

Exercise and Sport Studies: Faculty Publications

Importance and Objective: Hot flashes (HFs) are a prevalent feature of menopause. Hot flashes can be bothersome and affect quality of life. However, HFs have also been associated with the risk for cardiovascular disease. Therefore, providing current evidence on the effect of therapies to reduce HFs can help patients and providers with decision making. This review provides details on the scientific evidence to date related to the effect of physical activity (PA) and exercise to alter the HF experience in women

Methods: The PubMed database was searched between June 2020 and June 2022 for currently available evidence regarding the relation …


Difficulties And Solutions Of Intelligent Fitness Assistance Device To Help Students With Weak Physical Fitness, Yucai Liu Feb 2023

Difficulties And Solutions Of Intelligent Fitness Assistance Device To Help Students With Weak Physical Fitness, Yucai Liu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Intelligent fitness assistance device is an intelligent (electromechanical or other power) assistance device. According to the actual situation of students with weak physical fitness, the device gives intelligent help. In order to reduce the difficulty of fitness and improve the fitness efficiency, this study introduced the relevant theories and technologies in the field of intelligent electromechanical into students' fitness. We collected and sorted out corresponding theories and technologies from the field of physical fitness and the field of intelligent electromechanical assistance, sought the integration point of the two interdisciplinary disciplines, took electromechanical assistance as the main technical support, take students …


Independent And Combined Associations Between Physical Activity And Sedentary Time On Sleep Quality Among Chinese Pe And Non-Pe College Students, Dan Li, Xianxiong Li Feb 2023

Independent And Combined Associations Between Physical Activity And Sedentary Time On Sleep Quality Among Chinese Pe And Non-Pe College Students, Dan Li, Xianxiong Li

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

To investigate the independent and combined associations of physical activity and sedentary time on sleep quality among Chinese PE-majored and non-PE-majored college students. Participants were Chinese college students (N = 2347, Mage = 20 years, 24.6% students majoring in PE). All participants completed three questionnaires: the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form, and the Questionnaire on Adolescent Sedentary Behavior. Questionnaires were evaluated to ascertain the subjects’ sleep quality, physical activity level, and sedentary time. Analyses were conducted with a multivariate logistic regression model. Out of the total participants, 48.6% had poor sleep quality (PSQ) and …


Experimental Research On The Teaching Mode Of Cooperation And Competition In Physical Education, Xuelin Pang, Zhengze Zhang Feb 2023

Experimental Research On The Teaching Mode Of Cooperation And Competition In Physical Education, Xuelin Pang, Zhengze Zhang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

There are great differences in skill levels among students in the class. It should be the focus of our work to improve students to the greatest extent through teaching, gradually narrow the gap between individuals, and improve the overall teaching quality. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the effects of the teaching mode of cooperation and competition. The research group conducted two rounds of teaching experiments in Harbin Engineering University. The first round of experiments adopted an equal group pre-test and post-test experimental design. Solomon’s four group design was used in the second round of experiment. The …


The Relationship Between Fundamental Motor Skills And Physical Fitness In Children Aged 7-12 Years, Caifang Wu, Xiaozan Wang, Qinping Xu, Lingsong Kong Feb 2023

The Relationship Between Fundamental Motor Skills And Physical Fitness In Children Aged 7-12 Years, Caifang Wu, Xiaozan Wang, Qinping Xu, Lingsong Kong

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between fundamental motor skills (FMS) and physical fitness (PF) in children aged 7-12 years. The participants were 217 children (50.7% female) from a primary school in Shanghai. The FMS was assessed using Chinese version Test of Gross Motor Development–3 edition (CTGMD-3), which includes 6 locomotor skills and 7 ball skills. PF was measured following China’s national physical health standards for students, which includes BMI, vital capacity, sit and reach, 50m sprint, one-minute rope jumping, one-minute sit-ups and 50m * 8 shuttle run. The weighted score of the 7 tests was …


Experimental Study On Effects Of Physical Exercise Function Training On Physical Health Of Primary School Students, Mingzhuo Yan, Zhihua Yin Feb 2023

Experimental Study On Effects Of Physical Exercise Function Training On Physical Health Of Primary School Students, Mingzhuo Yan, Zhihua Yin

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Recently, the physical health problems of children in China have attracted extensive attention. The education department has issued a notice on further strengthening the physical health management of primary and secondary schools. Many studies have shown that physical exercise function training has unique advantages in promoting the healthy development of students' physique and is unaffected by venues or weather. This study aims to explore and verify the intervention effect of physical exercise function training on students’ physical health indicators, including physical shape, function, and quality. It also intends to practically explore the improvement of students' physical health status and expand …


Influence Of Physical Activity On Heart Rate Variability In Physically Inactive Adults: A Meta-Analysis, Lingsong Kong, Qin Yang Feb 2023

Influence Of Physical Activity On Heart Rate Variability In Physically Inactive Adults: A Meta-Analysis, Lingsong Kong, Qin Yang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

This meta-analysis aimed to examine the influences of physical activity (PA) interventions on heart rate variability (HRV) among healthy but physically inactive adults aged 18 to 65 years old. PubMed, SPORTDiscus and Web of Science online databases were searched in September 2021. The eligibility criteria were: (1) peer-reviewed articles in English; (2) randomized controlled trials; (3) healthy but physically inactive adults aged 18 to 65 years; (4) at least two-week PA intervention; (5) available frequency domain result. The data were extracted to a pre-designed form. The primary outcome of this study was the frequency domain of HRV, which included natural …


Analysis And Prospect Of Research Progress Of Health Education Curriculum In China, Xue Wan, Haohui Liu, Zhihua Yin Feb 2023

Analysis And Prospect Of Research Progress Of Health Education Curriculum In China, Xue Wan, Haohui Liu, Zhihua Yin

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

The purpose of this study was twofold: 1) review research results of health education in China and help readers gain a better understanding of the current profiles of research in health education curriculum and 2) provide a theoretical basis for future research in health education curriculum. Using key words such as health education curriculum on Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), we searched and finally obtained 7287 articles. By using the visual analysis function of CNKI, we also analyzed the overall trend of research in Health Education Curriculum. Review of the articles found that the overall trend of research in health …


Exercise Prescription In Patient With Different Complications Of Leukemia: Recommendations For Clinical Practice, Yanzhong Chen Feb 2023

Exercise Prescription In Patient With Different Complications Of Leukemia: Recommendations For Clinical Practice, Yanzhong Chen

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Common treatment of leukemia will have side effects on nerve function, affecting the patient's physical function, which makes patients often accompanied by infection, bone and joint pain, fatigue and other symptoms. Exercise can improve the level of body function, enable patients to tolerate stronger chemotherapy during treatment, help improve the survival rate and recovery chances of patients, and has been used as an effective means to promote recovery. Recommendations for leukemia and exercise have been primarily based on the results of existing relevant studies. To provide more targeted recommendations for the leukemia, we gathered evidence for the efficacy of exercise …


Theoretical Analysis On The Optimization And Integration Of College Pe Curriculum Education And Teaching System, Nie Dong Feng, Chu Hangyu, Ji Chenyu Feb 2023

Theoretical Analysis On The Optimization And Integration Of College Pe Curriculum Education And Teaching System, Nie Dong Feng, Chu Hangyu, Ji Chenyu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

The purpose of this study was to promote the development of PE curriculum theory and practice. Literature review method and logical analysis were used in this study. The results showed that physical education curriculum and teaching related ideas are based on optimizing the teaching theory system of integrated physical education. At the macro theoretical guidance level, moral education is the theoretical basis for the construction of sports related curriculum education and teaching ideology. In terms of setting and construction, lifelong physical education is the theoretical basis of school physical education curriculum education and teaching system construction. In the overall construction, …


Intervention Relationship In Sleep In Fitness Yoga, Xue Liying Feb 2023

Intervention Relationship In Sleep In Fitness Yoga, Xue Liying

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

With the acceleration of the development of modern science and technology, material production and spiritual production and their products have become alien forces and gradually the ruling tools, People have gradually become the products of science and technology. In this case, pressure and anxiety lead to increased insomnia among people year by year. This paper aims to study the role of fitness yoga in improving sleep disorders and sleep quality in contemporary people. Using fitness yoga and sleep as the keywords, we searched CNKI, Weibo, Wanfang, and other databases. Relevant master's theses and doctoral dissertations, journal articles, conference abstracts and …


Construction Of Evaluation System Of Effectiveness Of Supply Based On Spatial Perspective, Tienan Song, Haikuo Yu Feb 2023

Construction Of Evaluation System Of Effectiveness Of Supply Based On Spatial Perspective, Tienan Song, Haikuo Yu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

The requirement of "building a higher-level National Fitness Public Service system centering on meeting the needs of the people" by the Chinese State Council is to guarantee and satisfy the demand of public through effective supply. However, despite of the clear purpose of the task, there is still a gap between the actual and the expected status of National Fitness Public Service supply. Based on the characteristics of the perspective of space, the purpose of this study is to examine how to measure and achieve the effectiveness of National Fitness Public Service’s supply. By reviewing the literature, relevant results of …


Effects Of Dragon Boating Intervention On Physical Function And Psychological Health Of Breast Cancer Survivors, Bang Wang, Hongying Wang Feb 2023

Effects Of Dragon Boating Intervention On Physical Function And Psychological Health Of Breast Cancer Survivors, Bang Wang, Hongying Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Exercise is important to counteract negative physical and emotional effects of breast cancer treatments. Dragon boating, a traditional sports event in China, has become a popular rehabilitation methods of breast cancer. This study examines effects of a dragon boating intervention on physical functioning and psychological health in breast cancer survivors. Breast cancer survivors (N = 40) were randomly assigned to an intervention (n = 20) or control group (n = 20). The intervention group participated in a dragon boating intervention twice a week over a period of 14 weeks, with each lasted for 75 minutes and at a rate of …


Quality Of Community Sports Service Distribution And Behavior Intention Of The Elderly, Yani Cui, Hongying Wang Feb 2023

Quality Of Community Sports Service Distribution And Behavior Intention Of The Elderly, Yani Cui, Hongying Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

The purpose of this study was to explore the quality of community sports distribution service through the evaluation and satisfaction of the elderly in Yangpu District of Shanghai on the quality of community sports service and explore the relationship between the quality of community sports distribution service, satisfaction, and behavioral intention. Data were collected by using surveys and analyzed using mathematical statistics. The survey refers to SERVPERF model to design a six-dimension, intermediary variable satisfaction and behavioral intention five-point scale for the service quality of community sports distribution. The sample size was 261. SPSS25.0 was used to conduct data analysis. …


An Analysis Of The Construction And Development Of ‘Starry Star’ Training Camp In Zhengzhou City, Zhaoxin Ma, Ling Niu, Xinyue Kong, Yongqiang Chang, Zhiying Guo Feb 2023

An Analysis Of The Construction And Development Of ‘Starry Star’ Training Camp In Zhengzhou City, Zhaoxin Ma, Ling Niu, Xinyue Kong, Yongqiang Chang, Zhiying Guo

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Since 2017, the Ministry of Education has taken the lead in establishing the 'Starry Star' pilot training camp. As a leading city of school football campaign/activity, Zhengzhou City takes up heavy responsibility of continuously promoting the rapid development of school football in Henan Province. This paper adopts such methodologies such as literature, fieldwork, mathematical statistics and logical analysis to identify the weaknesses in the current phase of construction and to make reasonable recommendations according to policies and the actual situation for pointing out the direction for the future development. In terms of organizational leadership, all relevant policies and documents are …


Effect Of Physical Exercise On Life Satisfaction Of Chinese Primary Students: The Chain Mediating Role Of Self-Confidence And Resilience, Huan-Yu Li, Bo Shen, Jun Yan, Ai-Guo Chen, Ting Zhang Feb 2023

Effect Of Physical Exercise On Life Satisfaction Of Chinese Primary Students: The Chain Mediating Role Of Self-Confidence And Resilience, Huan-Yu Li, Bo Shen, Jun Yan, Ai-Guo Chen, Ting Zhang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Life satisfaction is an overall cognitive evaluation of an individual's living condition for the most of time or over a certain period of time according to the standard of one’s own choice. It is an important psychological variable in the developmental stage of children and adolescents. Some studies had shown that life satisfaction was closely related to children's and adolescents' mental health levels, including their emotional and behavioral conditions. However, the Blue Book for Children: China Children's Development Report (2020) published by China Children's Center stated that Chinese students did not fare well in terms of life satisfaction. Previous studies …


Influence Of Intergenerational Parenting On Gross Motor Skills Among Children Aged 3-6 Years Old, Jiachen Lu, Xue Zhang, Yaohui He Feb 2023

Influence Of Intergenerational Parenting On Gross Motor Skills Among Children Aged 3-6 Years Old, Jiachen Lu, Xue Zhang, Yaohui He

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

The stage of 3-6 years old is a critical period for the development of children's gross motor skills, influencing their growth and development. Intergenerational parenting is a common way of family education in China. Studies have shown that the rough intergenerational parenting concept and limited energy of the elderly reduce the quality of life of the children under care (Qimeng Jiang, Nan Zhou, 2020). However, no research focused on the influence of intergenerational parenting on gross motor skills. This study aimed to explore the influence of different intergenerational parenting style on gross motor skills among children aged 3-6 years old. …


Research On Postgraduates’ Physical Exercise Behavior And Motivation, Liting Pang, Qinghua Guo, Zhanchen Ye, Jilong Yang Feb 2023

Research On Postgraduates’ Physical Exercise Behavior And Motivation, Liting Pang, Qinghua Guo, Zhanchen Ye, Jilong Yang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

In China, graduate students are facing heavy pressure from study, work and life. In order to change this situation, many colleges and universities have set up PE elective courses, but the proportion of elective courses is generally low, and the health status of students has not been fundamentally improved. The purpose of this study is to investigate the current situation and motivation of Postgraduates' physical exercise, and explore ways to attract more postgraduates to participate in physical exercise and promote their health. The study mainly adopts the methods of experiment and questionnaire. Two classes of students who chose PE elective …


Effects Of Soft Golf On Physical Fitness Of Children Aged 4 To 5 Years, Qingyue Lin, Wangyang Yu, Hongying Wang Feb 2023

Effects Of Soft Golf On Physical Fitness Of Children Aged 4 To 5 Years, Qingyue Lin, Wangyang Yu, Hongying Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Playing golf is good for health. Previous studies found that golf training can improve performance such as muscle strength, endurance, balance, and agility. Constitution is the important foundation of national and social development, and children are the key period of constitution development. At present, there are few studies on the influence of golf on children's physical fitness. This study explored the influence of 16-week soft golf exercise intervention on the physical health of 4–5-year-old children. Sixty children aged 4-5 years old were recruited from a kindergarten school in Shanghai, China with means of age at 4.56±0.54 and height at 112.72±3.96. …


A Review Of Research On The Potential Value And Realistic Dilemma For Homework In Physical Education, Yue Xu, Chenyu Jia, Zhihua Yin Feb 2023

A Review Of Research On The Potential Value And Realistic Dilemma For Homework In Physical Education, Yue Xu, Chenyu Jia, Zhihua Yin

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Homework in physical education (PE) has become a central strategy of educational reform movements (Novak & Lynott, 2015). A Chinese policy called “the Double Reduction” provides an opportunity for the implementation of PE homework. There are abundant studies about homework in subjects like English, Math, Science, etc., but relatively few studies have been devoted specifically to PE homework. The primary purpose of this study was to analyze the value and dilemma of PE homework, with the goal of identifying the major contributions to the research knowledge base. We followed three parts to conduct the review: a) literature was searched using …


Effects Of Peer Support On Body Composition And Circumference In Chinese University Students, Chuhao Li, Lin Chen, Yi Xiang, Yongshen Lu, Shiwei Mo Feb 2023

Effects Of Peer Support On Body Composition And Circumference In Chinese University Students, Chuhao Li, Lin Chen, Yi Xiang, Yongshen Lu, Shiwei Mo

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

This study aimed to understand the effects of adopting peer support in physical education (PE) class on university students’ body composition and circumference. Two university PE classes were recruited and assigned randomly to class with peer support (CWP; n=41; 8 underweight, 23 normal weight, 5 overweight, and 5 obesity; mean age=19.6±1.3yrs; height=169.5±8.0 cm) or class without peer support (CWOP; n=41; 9 underweight, 23 normal weight, 4 overweight, 5 obesity; mean age=19.3±1.1yrs; height=169.1±6.7 cm). Both classes adopted 16 weeks the same bodyweight management program for fitness promotion for 90 min/session/week (15 min warm-up, 60 min main training, 15 min cool-down). Students …


History, Development, And Enlightenment Of Adapted Physical Education National Standards, Yuting Song, Cuixiang Dong, Liu Ji Feb 2023

History, Development, And Enlightenment Of Adapted Physical Education National Standards, Yuting Song, Cuixiang Dong, Liu Ji

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

As the total number and proportion of individuals with disabilities worldwide are increasing, the international community is paying more and more attention to the equal education rights of individuals with disabilities. Since the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act issued in 1975, physical education (PE) played a significant part in special education. According to the requirements of the United States federal legislation, a national certification examination system has been established and developed subsequently to better promote the development of physical education for children with disabilities. The National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPEID) has formulated the Adapted Physical …


Effects Of Continuous Exercise On Physiological Indexes Among Middle-Aged And Elderly Chronic Patients In Northwest China, Niu Jianzhuang, Niu Zhen, Ren Xiangyu, Yu Xuemei, Gao Nina, Shao Nina, Zhang Chengyi Feb 2023

Effects Of Continuous Exercise On Physiological Indexes Among Middle-Aged And Elderly Chronic Patients In Northwest China, Niu Jianzhuang, Niu Zhen, Ren Xiangyu, Yu Xuemei, Gao Nina, Shao Nina, Zhang Chengyi

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

With the increase of aging population, accompanied by a series of aging problems, the study showed that the probability of chronic disease in the elderly population is 92.1%, and further research shows that the probability of having two or more chronic diseases is 70.0%. Therefore, understanding of the distribution and spatial-temporal variation trend of risk factors related to chronic diseases can provide scientific basis for the formulation of policies and intervention strategies for the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. It is of urgent practical significance to improve the quality of life of the elderly and reduce the social medical …