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176 Reducing travel distances in Sport – good for people and the planet
Authors: Abu-Omar Karim , Özer Dogukan , Tcymbal Antonina , Volk Tobias 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Purpose
Globally, about 30% of CO2 emissions are caused by travel. In order to comply with calls of the United Nations and the European Commission, the sport sector needs to reduce its emissions caused by travel to tournaments and league games in professional and amateur sport. To this date, no clear mechanisms exists on how to do this. The presentations shows how an algorithm based solution from optimisation science can help sport federations reducing travel distances in any type of league or tournament play.

Methods
The sport federations of American Football (16 adolescent teams), Biathlon (IBU World Cup Series) and Gymnastics (64 1st and 2nd division Faustball teams) provided data on team locations, league play and tournament formats. Locations of teams and tournaments were mapped with Google Maps, and travel distances (straight-line, by car) were analysed. The algorithm Gurobi from optimisation science was used to optimise league play and tournaments to minimise total travel distances.

Results
For American Football, 16 adolescent teams travel in total 6329 km (396 km per team) for a season of league play in 2024. The IBU World Cup featuring 10 events for the 2023/24 season results in 13466 km of travel for each participant. In both instances, the optimisation algorithm can propose significant reductions in travel distances. For the IBU World Cup, changing the order of tournaments can reduce travel distances by more than 30%. The analysis of Faustball data is ongoing.

Conclusions
Travel distances in amateur and professional sport are a significant source of CO2 emissions. Algorithm based optimisation of league and tournament play to reduce travel distances has good potential to put the sport sector more in line with CO2 reduction targets agreed upon in the Paris Agreement.

Support/Funding Source
No external funds.
121 The effectiveness and acceptability of physical activity interventions amongst older adults from socioeconomically deprived groups: A mixed methods systematic review
Authors: Harris Danielle , Dlima Schenelle , Gluchowski Ashley , Hall Alex , Munford Luke 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Purpose
Socioeconomically deprived older adults are less active compared to older adults who experience less socioeconomic deprivation. However, there is a paucity of evidence as to whether existing physical activity interventions are appropriate for older adults from lower socioeconomic groups. This review explores: (1) How effective are interventions aimed at increasing physical activity for older adults from socioeconomically deprived groups?; (2) What factors are associated with the acceptability of physical activity interventions amongst older adults from socioeconomically deprived groups?; (3) What are the implications for developing physical activity interventions for older adults from socioeconomically deprived groups?

Methods
Nine databases were searched up to May 2023, to identify quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods primary studies measuring the effectiveness and/or acceptability of physical activity interventions amongst older adults (aged 65 years and over) from socioeconomically deprived groups. Study authors’ definitions of socioeconomic deprivation were accepted; studies which described participants as socioeconomically deprived/disadvantaged or lower socioeconomic status were included. Included studies were assessed for quality using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. This review follows a convergent segregated data synthesis approach.

Results
Thirty studies (18 quantitative, 6 qualitative and 6 mixed methods) with 6,414 total participants were included. Mixed effects were found for effectiveness of interventions on physical activity levels amongst older adults from socioeconomically deprived groups. Effective interventions were informed by behaviour change frameworks, most commonly Social Cognitive Theory, utilised behaviour change techniques including goal-setting and self-monitoring and delivered in community settings, mainly via supervised group sessions.

Conclusions
The findings from this review will increase understanding around what makes physical activity interventions effective and acceptable to older adults from lower socioeconomic groups to inform future development of targeted, appropriate interventions.

Support/Funding Source
This presentation presents independent research funded under the Dunhill Medical Trust (PDM2202\9), National Institute for Health and Care Research Applied Research Collaboration-Greater Manchester (NIHR20017405156), National Institute for Health and Care Research Policy Research Unit in Older People and Frailty (PR-PRU-1217-21502) / Healthy Ageing (NIHR206119) and the University of Manchester. The views expressed are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the NIHR or Department of Health and Social Care.
94 Weekly participation and inclusion of children using wheelchairs in organized physical activity – an explorative interview study
Authors: Seemüller Selina , Beck Franziska , Bükers Frederik , Krieger Claus , Reimers Anne Kerstin 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Purpose
Organized physical activity (OPA) has great impact to increase social inclusion (Vandermeerschen et al., 2015). Due to its regularity, it can make a great contribution to fulfil the physical activity (PA) recommendations. Nevertheless, less is known about OPA in children using wheelchairs. Therefore, the present study aimed to get a deeper understanding of OPA and possible influencing factors in children using wheelchairs.

Methods
In summary, seven boys and five girls aged 7-11 (mean: 9.67 ± 1.49) years participated in the present qualitative interview study. Using a semi-structured interview guideline, participants were asked about their weekly activities. The interviews analysed OPA type, duration, setting and intensity for each activity. Further, to identify influencing factors of participants’ OPA behavior, a qualitative content analysis with an inductive approach was performed (Kuckartz, 2018).

Results
The following settings were identified across OPA: (club) sport programs, physical education and therapy. The children revealed a mean duration of 166.9 minutes (SD ± 59.7) in moderate to vigorous intensity per week across OPA. Thereby, a lack of wheelchair-sport opportunities as well as a lack of accessibility were identified as main barriers. Due to a lack of competence of teachers and coaches regarding dealing with children using wheelchairs, participants reported of moderate practiced inclusion at school as well as difficulties to participate in non-inclusive settings.

Conclusions
As conclusion, the participants cover only 39.7% of the PA recommendation with OPA. For better inclusion, coaches and teachers need more expertise in dealing with children using wheelchairs. Further, public buildings and schools have to be more accessible and offers of inclusive sports programmes for children using wheelchairs should be increased. The setting therapy is an additional source of PA which should be examined more closely in future studies.

Support/Funding Source
This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.
References:
Kuckartz, U. (2018). Qualitative Inhaltsanalyse. Methoden, Praxis, Computerunterstützung. 69 469 Weinheim: Beltz Verlagsgruppe.
Vandermeerschen, H., Vos, S., & Scheerder, J. (2015). Who’s joining the club? Participation of socially vulnerable children and adolescents in club-organised sports. Sport, Education and Society, 20(8), 941-958. doi:10.1080/13573322.2013.856293
231 Wishes of people with excess body weight to physical activity - a qualitative systematic review
Authors: Christensen Jeanette Reffstrup , Nielsen Rasmus Ostergaard 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Purpose
The prevalence of people with obesity (Body Mass Index&gt;30) are still rapidly increasing and 1 billion people are now suffering from obesity worldwide. This entails major health challenges for both the individuals and our society, primarily because of increased costs. It is known that physical activity is an effective method to increase health also for people with obesity. But it is also known that people with obesity find it difficult to maintain an increased level of physical activity. The purpose was therefore to identify how physical activity must be planned and organized - also regarding form and content, so it includes the wishes and needs from people with obesity so they can increase and maintain their level of physical activity.

Materials and methods
A qualitative systematic review was registered in the PROSPERO and was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. A systematic literature search was carried out in the databases PubMed, CINAHL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsykINFO, and Cochrane. The data synthesis was conducted according to Thomas and Harden’s thematic analysis.

Results
The search resulted in 14260 articles after removal of duplicates. Ten articles representing ten different studies were included in the thematic analysis. The articles investigated various phenomena of interest and had been carried out in different countries and cultures. Based on the thematic analysis, two primary themes and seven subthemes emerged.

Conclusions
This qualitative systematic review identified ten articles. The studies covered different aspects and perspectives of people with obesity on how to engage in physical activity. The studies are adding knowledge on how to plan and organize the form and the content of physical activity. These perspectives were synthesised into the two primary themes coping and environment and the seven subthemes health, knowledge and skills, adaptation to everyday life, self-perception and motivation, culture and family support, peers and social aspects, and settings.

Funding Source
No funding source paid for the study except the research units where the two researchers are affiliated.
71 Enhancing physical activity through service design
Authors: Kangas Sanna , Kiviluoto-Heinonen Liisa 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of LIPA (Users as the developers of sport services) project (implementation in Päijät-Häme region, Finland) was to help companies to develop sport services that meet the customer’s needs, which helps to reach new customer groups. Finding out customers’ needs also helps the companies to find customers that they haven’t reached yet, and this way enhance leisure time physical activity of new target groups.

Project description
LIPA project produced new information, understanding and know-how about the user-oriented development of sports services for companies in the sports and well-being sector. In the project, together with 10 sports companies, existing or completely new services were developed using service design.
For the development of the services, customer understanding was collected from existing and potential customers. Based on customer understanding, customer personas were crystallized, through which new or improved services could be conceptualized. In addition to experts and entrepreneurs, customers or a possible future user group also participated in the ideation and piloting. Each development process was evaluated from the perspective of the project team and the entrepreneur utilizing the RE-AIM framework.
Through the service design processes, new and improved services were created, which are aimed at new users and customer groups. As a result, the described model service design process is also created - a model for user-oriented development of sports services and the user persona of sports services in the private sector. The resulting sports service design process model will be disseminated to be used by the sports industry in cooperation with the higher education network and entrepreneurs.

Conclusions
With the means of service design, it is possible to identify the needs of target groups that were previously perceived as challenging, and it is also possible to take these needs into account when communicating and marketing services. Service design also enables the development of services in a customer-oriented manner, and newly developed or redesigned services meet the needs of users better. This could be a possibility to increase leisure time activity even for those who are less physically active.
82 Implementing the concept of 24-hour movement behaviours as a determinant of health into the Slovenian environment (GIB24): a national project presentation
Authors: Kastelic Kaja , Knific Tjaša , Šarabon Nejc 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Purpose
Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep (i.e. 24-hour movement behaviours) are important determinants of health and well-being. Given their perfect co-dependency, there has been a recent recognition that it is sound to address them in a combination. Therefore, the purpose of our ongoing (2023–2025) national project GIB24 is to implement the concept of 24-hour movement behaviours as a determinant of health into the Slovenian environment.

Project description
First, the project will develop Slovenian 24-hour movement guidelines for adults that will integrate recommendations on physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep. The development of the guidelines will follow GRADE-ADOLOPMENT approach, and will include several stakeholders, like kinesiologists, health-care providers, and policy makers. Second, in a collaboration with National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ), we will adapt the national health survey that will allow monitoring of physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep across the whole 24-hour day. The updated items will be implemented in a national survey that will be conducted in 2024. The data collected will allow us to evaluate the adherence to 24-hour movement guidelines among a nationally representative sample of Slovenian adults (n ≈ 9000). Third, a national representative sample (n = 17500) will be invited to participate in a prospective cohort study using thigh-worn activPAL accelerometers. The prospective study aims to estimate prevalence and identify corelates/determinants of device-measured 24-hour movement behaviours among Slovenian adults, and to explore cross-sectional and prospective associations with health and well-being. Fourth, the project will implement the assessment of 24-hour movement behaviours as a vital sign into preventive programmes at the primary health care level.

Conclusions
The project GIB24 will lay foundations for integrated monitoring and promotion of a healthy combination of physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep in Slovenian environment. The evidence-based findings of the project are anticipated to inform future public health policy in Slovenia. The project results will be disseminated in research articles and conferences, popular articles and social media, posters, and flyers. Project dissemination activities are anticipated to raise awareness about the importance of a healthy 24-hour movement behaviours among general, professional, and scientific public.
28 SmartCHANGE: Promoting Healthy Lifestyle in Childhood with Support of AI
Authors: Jurak Gregor 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Notwithstanding major improvements in the treatment of NCDs, primary prevention strategies that target healthy individuals are a more effective solution compared to prevention of adverse outcomes at early stages of the disease or treating a fully developed disease. Additionally, even though biological risk factors usually emerge in adulthood, childhood and adolescents are the ideal period for risk-lowering strategies based on behaviour changes.
Given that 80% of parents of inactive children wrongly consider their children to be sufficiently active, that existing risk calculation tools are used on adults, and that there is very little understanding about the appropriate level of specific behaviours even among health professionals (who are forced to rely on imperfect tools such as BMI), there is a deep need for tools to fight back against NCDs more effectively.
This is where SmartCHANGE comes in: the project’s goal is to develop trustworthy, AI-based decision-support tools that will help health professionals and citizens reduce long-term risk of NCDs by accurately assessing the risk of children and teens and promoting optimised risk-lowering strategies.
By engaging users right from the start of the application’s development through the process of co-creation and by applying machine learning to ethical datasets, the project will revolutionise health monitoring and wellness encouragement for youth, as well as preventing their risks of contracting diseases later in life.
At the final stage, developed solution, including applications, real-time lifestyle data collection, behaviour and health records data, AI prediction models and risk-lowering strategies will be tested in proof of concept study through four different settings.
In Finland, the project involves school nurses collaborating with 14-year-olds, leveraging the synergy of education and health.
In the Netherlands, we integrate pediatric primary care with schools for the 11 to 14 years-olds, fostering a holistic support system.
In Portugal, the focus is on family physicians working alongside 6 to 10-year-olds, recognizing the influence of family dynamics on health.
In Slovenia, a community-based approach engages various healthcare experts in connected continuum for 6 to 10-year-olds, highlighting collective responsibility.
We look forward to presenting our work, receiving feedback, and inviting collaboration from other participants in HEPA 2024.
31 Barriers to Physical Activity in Pregnant Women: An Explanatory Sequential Mixed Method Study
Authors: Omrani Atefeh , Fili Romina , Nazmi Sana , Behmanesh Fereshteh , Nikbakht Hossein-Ali , Farahani Leila Amiri 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Purpose
Regular physical activity during pregnancy has many benefits including reducing the risk of preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, improving physical fitness and reducing the risk of excessive maternal weight gain. However, pregnant women often choose a more sedentary lifestyle, driven by false misconceptions and beliefs (Coll et al., 2017). Gaining insights into the obstacles that hinder women from engaging in physical activity during pregnancy is crucial for guiding future interventions aimed at enhancing physical activity levels. The research aims to identify barriers to physical activity among pregnant women using an explanatory sequential mixed-methods approach.

Methods
This research employs an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design. The project will be implemented in two separate phases. In the first phase, a quantitative cross-sectional study will be conducted with 358 eligible pregnant women aged 18-45 years in collaborations with researchers in Iran and the UK. The collection of quantitative data will involve the use of the Barriers to Physical Activity during Pregnancy Scale (BPAPS) along with questionnaires gathering demographic and obstetric data. Following the analysis of the quantitative data and the identification of qualitative objectives, the study will progress to its second phase. During this stage, a qualitative investigation will take place, employing individual semi-structured interviews utilizing a content analysis approach.

Results
This is an ongoing study (Fili et al., 2024). Initially, the mean score of BPAPS and its subscales, along with the correlation between demographic and obstetric variables and the mean score of BPAPS, will be reported. Subsequently, the qualitative phase will encompass the reporting of categories and the main themes. Finally, the interpretation of the quantitative phase findings will be detailed, incorporating insights gained from the qualitative phase.

Conclusions
Since regular physical activity during pregnancy has many benefits for maternal and fetal health, the findings of this study can play a vital role in strategic planning to address women’s false beliefs and misconceptions regarding physical activity during pregnancy. In addition, this study will contribute to designing interventions to remove barriers to physical activity, encouraging physical activity participation in pregnant women, hence improving the overall health and wellbeing of women, especially during pregnancy.
147 Development of the Czech version of the tool for assessing physical activity policy at national and sub-national level
Authors: Mitáš Josef , Pratt Michael , Ramírez-Varela Andrea , Resendiz Eugen , Mejía-Grueso Juliana , Jakubec Aleš , Salvo Deborah 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Purpose
This study aimed to adapt and implement the Czech version of the “Interaction between National and Local Government Levels in Development and Implementation of Physical Activity Policies Tool” (INTEGRATE-PA-Pol). This tool examines the cross-level interactions between national and sub-national government levels during the development and implementation of health-enhancing physical activity (HEPA) policies.

Methods
The research was carried out in three stages: (1) translation of the English tool into Czech by three independent translators; (2) adapt the local-level sections of the six questionnaires to assess regional-level interactions; (3) conduct cognitive response testing and item modification to validate the translation in terms of Czech terminology; and (4) pilot test of the tool across national, regional and local levels of government.

Results
The Czech version of the INTEGRATE PA-Pol tool evaluates the cross-level perspective of collaboration between national, regional, and local governments during the development and implementation of HEPA policies. This version was tested at the national level, regional (Olomouc), and local levels (Olomouc city). We successfully identified involved sectors and key contacts and collected data for policymakers at the national (n = 2), regional (n = 2), and local (n = 1) levels.

Conclusions
The Czech adaptation of the INTEGRATE PA-Pol tool was developed to gain a deeper understanding of the design and implementation of physical activity policies at all levels of government involved in the physical activity policies in the Czech Republic. Our study showed the feasibility of adapting the tool to Czech and collecting data for the regional leveĺs involvement in HEPA policies in a European country. Our results will contribute to developing and implementing GoPA!’s global HEPA policy monitoring system. The interview process itself demonstrated important differences in prioritization for physical activity between sectors and government levels.