Background: Promoting physical activity (PA) among children is critical for their overall health and development. Despite the availability of various interventions, adherence to structured PA programs remains a challenge, particularly in home settings. The Interrupting Prolonged Sitting with Activity (InPACT) at Home program was designed to…

Purpose: Most classroom physical activity break interventions have been conducted in primary schools. This is the first study to examine teachers' perceptions of integrating high-intensity activity breaks into academic lessons for older adolescents in the final years of secondary school. Method: Twelve teachers who participated in the Burn 2 Learn…

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of basic vocal training exercises for students at Yamaha Music School in Mahasarakham, Thailand, using a quantitative research approach. The research focused on collecting measurable numerical data and was divided into two main components: content validity assessment and effectiveness evaluation of…

In the context of increasing emotional vulnerability and social adjustment difficulties among university students in China, there is a growing need to understand the psychosocial mechanisms that support holistic student development. Physical exercise has been widely recognized not only for its physiological benefits but also for its potential role…

Physical activity is well-known to have a plethora of positive physiological, psychological, and sociological benefits. However, many college students do not meet the physical activity guidelines for Americans. In addition, depression and anxiety rates among college students have continued to rise. The purpose of this study was to examine the…

Movement of the body is an essential way to characterise autism, according to diagnostic criteria. However, qualifying descriptions of what autistic movements are, their functions and personal value, are missing from academic literature and clinical guidance. We systematically searched for autistic adults' descriptions of their body and its…

In the context of college physical education curriculum reform, fostering students' interest and promoting lifelong physical exercise have become crucial. Aerobics, an integral component of physical education, plays a key role in achieving these objectives. However, existing data flow analysis technologies lack integration, limiting their ability…

Objective: The efficacy of effort appraisal exercise action plans was tested among underactive and inactive university students (N = 221). Methods: Students were randomized across three conditions (information, action planning, or realistic effort action planning (REAP)) and participated in psychoeducational small-group sessions. Students returned…

The War on Diabetes campaign was launched in 2016, encouraging Singapore residents to engage in regular exercise, adopt healthy dietary habits and screen for early detection of diabetes. This study aims to examine campaign awareness and its associations with sedentary behaviour, dietary habits and identifying diabetes. Data were obtained from the…

Objective: To examine the association of CRF and adiposity with cardiometabolic risk factors and metabolic syndrome among emerging adults. Participants: 5681 (60.1% Men; 21 ± 1years) college students from a large university located in the northeast of the United States. Methods: Participants completed an objective health assessment that involved…

When reevaluating the educational landscape and aiming to incorporate movement into the day, remember that all exercise is not created equal. We recommend creating a model to evaluate the level of student exercise within an organization. The four-level framework discussed in this column can be used to evaluate exercise and sedentariness within an…

Acute athletic performance differences may ultimately decide what teams or individuals are successful in competition. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of a novel acupressure modality in comparison to a dynamic warm-up and contrast training on acute athletic performance in National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)…

Objective: Pathological exercise is a dangerous behavior often observed in eating disorders. Data investigating associated characteristics of pathological exercise in men are lacking, despite college men and women being at equally elevated risk for developing eating disorders. Participants: Two hundred and twenty-four college men who exercise…

Most of the materials published in relation to the Sport Education model have developed games and sports seasons. However, the potential of Sport Education has been tested with other content, such as fitness activities. The educational potential of Sport Education and motivational impact on students might make it an alternative to the traditional…

This study was aimed at investigating the effectiveness of assisted therapy (ACT) on manual dexterity in older adults with Down syndrome (DS). Nine older participants with DS, aged 31-52 years old, completed a 30-min stationary cycling session, three times per week for eight weeks of ACT intervention, pedaling at 35% higher than voluntary speed.…