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O.3.3-9 Working principles for intergenerational sports programs - scoping review
Authors: van Holland Berry , Mombarg Remo , Tomat Saska Benedicic 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Purpose
Generations Uniting through Sport (GUS) stimulates mutual understanding between youngsters and elderly people with sports activities. The project aims to promote intergenerational relations and increased physical activity by setting up an innovative and sustainable program. The concept for the GUS program is to identify, recruit, train and support a cohort of experienced practitioners. These professionals and volunteers will facilitate local-scale collaboration projects between youngsters and elderly people to increase their participation in physical activity and sport. The program will bring together young and old beneficiaries, through trained practitioners. The aim of the current research was to generate a state of the art overview of available evidence and practices that facilitate the development and implementation of intergenerational programs.

Methods
The literature search consists of two parts. One part focuses on identifying scientific literature on working principles within intergenerational programs. The search will be performed in Google Scholar, Pubmed and PROSPERO and is restricted to literature from the year 2000 onwards and languages used within the consortium. Main search terms are ‘adolescent’, ‘elderly’, ‘intergenerational’, ‘activity’/’program’ and synonyms of these terms.
The second part of the search is performed within the project consortium and focuses on good practices from national and local settings. Searches will be performed in grey literature and through personal networks in France, Spain, Bulgaria, United Kingdom and Slovenia.
Literature analysis focuses on activities, target groups, involved stakeholders, behavioral change models, barriers and outcomes/impact.

Results
The literature search results in a set of principles for programs and activities tailored towards generations uniting through sport/movement in Europe. More specific, it synthesizes behavioral change models incorporating methodologies that motivate youngsters and elderly people to exercise together and reduces some of the motivational and structural barriers to intergenerational programs.

Conclusions
The final results and conclusions will be presented at the conference.
O.4.1-3 Effects of novel isometric resistance training on resting and ambulatory blood pressure measures: a comparison between exercise modes
Authors: Wright Ben Henry , Antrobus Mark Robert , Jones Peter Gordon Woodrow , Baross Anthony William 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Purpose
Isometric resistance training (IRT) can reduce clinical resting, and ambulatory blood pressure measures (ABPM) irrespective of hypertensive status, yet adopted methods are expensive, require specialised equipment, and may limit accessibility for those with mobility restrictions. Previous work undertaken in our laboratory has established a novel isometric training band (ITB) and associated protocol as a method of safely performing acute IRT. However, the chronic effects of ITB on clinical resting blood pressure (BP) and ABPM remains unknown. Therefore, the aim of this study was to validate the novel IRT method by comparing the effects of the ITB on BP following 4-weeks of IRT.

Methods
Forty-two healthy normotensive adults (22 male, 20 female, [Mean ± SD], age 31 ± 14 years, height 170 ± 10 cm, mass 75 ± 16 kg, systolic [SBP], 120 ± 5 mmHg, diastolic [DBP], 72 ± 7 mmHg, mean arterial [MAP], 88 ± 6 mmHg, heart rate [HR[ 67 ± 12 bpm·-1) were randomised to a control (CON), isometric handgrip (IHG) or isometric training band (ITB) group. Clinical resting (SBP, DBP, MAP, & HR) and ABPM (n = 38; 24-hour, daytime, and night-time SBP, DBP, MAP, & HR) were measured pre-and post-4-weeks of supervised IRT (4 x 2-minute contractions at 30%MVC [IHG] or 4 x 2-minute contractions at CR-10 values equivalent to 30%MVC [ITB]). Data were analysed using two-way repeated measures ANOVAs to examine any significant (P &lt;.05) within-and between group differences.

Results
Clinical resting SBP was reduced for IHG (-4.6 ± 3.6 mmHg, P &lt;.05) and ITB (-4.5 ± 3 mmHg, P &lt;.05) following 4-weeks of IRT. No differences were seen within-or between groups for clinical resting DBP and MAP or for resting HR (P &gt;.05). No differences were found over time or between groups for ABPM (P &gt;.05 across all measures).

Conclusions
These findings suggest 4-weeks of IRT using the novel ITB can elicit reductions in clinical resting BP in normotensives comparable to IHG. As such, the ITB may offer a practical and cost-effective alternative to long-established IRT methods. Yet further research is needed to ascertain the ABPM-lowering effects of the ITB for normotensive groups.
O.4.2-1 The within-person bidirectional association between physical activity and loneliness in the daily lives of adolescents and young adults
Authors: Jennen Lise , Mazereel Victor , Vansteelandt Kristof , Menne-Lothmann Claudia , Decoster Jeroen , Derom Catherine , Thiery Evert , Rutten Bart P F , Jacobs Nele , van Os Jim , Wichers Marieke , De Hert Marc , Vancampfort Davy , van Winkel Ruud 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Purpose
Adolescents and young adults are at high risk for experiencing loneliness, a well-established risk factor for mental health symptoms. Previous cross-sectional studies show an inverse association between loneliness and physical activity. The causality and directionality of this association remains unclear as longitudinal and interventional studies are currently lacking in this population. With the Experience Sampling Method, we are able to investigate fluctuations in daily life and within-person dynamics. We hypothesized a bidirectional relationship where physical activity can reduce loneliness and loneliness can reduce physical activity the subsequent moment.

Methods
Participants were sampled from the population-based twin registry TwinssCan. The sample consisted of 784 participants, aged 15 to 25 years. They responded to a questionnaire ten times a day for six days. Analysis was done with multilevel models. Interaction effects with affective valence (enjoyment, competence and effort), and depressive and anxiety symptoms were explored.

Results
We did not observe a significant association between physical activity and loneliness on the within-person level, but there was a significant interaction effect where physical activity predicts decreased subsequent loneliness, but only at moments with high affective valence where young people enjoy the activity, feel competent and requires limited effort. There was no significant interaction effect with depressive and anxiety symptoms.

Conclusions
The findings of this study give us a better understanding of the association between physical activity and loneliness in young people. During the presentation, we will discuss the importance of considering contextual factors when investigating psychosocial outcomes of physical activity.

Support/Funding Source
The TwinssCan study received funding from the European Community’s Seventh Framework Program and the Fund of Scientific Research Flanders and Twins. LJ is supported by a PhD Fellowship from Research Foundation Flanders. RvW is supported by a Senior Clinical Fellowship (FWO – 1803616N), and by the Funds Julie Renson, Queen Fabiola and King Baudouin Foundation.
O.4.2-8 Gait differences between adults with COPD and healthy controls: systematic review and metaanalyses
Authors: Buekers Joren , Ortiz Laura Delgado , Megaritis Dimitrios , Polhemus Ashley , Chynkiamis Nikolaos , Buttery Sara , Breuls Sofie , Koch Sarah , Santos Elena Gimeno , Demeyer Heleen , Hopkinson Nick , Vogiatzis Ioannis , Troosters Thierry , Frei Anja , Garcia-Aymerich Judith 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Purpose
Fall risk is increased in adults with COPD. Although gait is an important risk factor for falls, hospitalisations, and mortality, the available literature shows inconsistencies on whether gait differs between adults with COPD and healthy controls. The aim of this study was to identify differences in digitally-measured gait characteristics during laboratory tests between adults with COPD and healthy controls.

Methods
As part of the Mobilise-D project (https://www.mobilise-d.eu), we conducted a systematic review built upon a previous scoping review (Polhemus, A. et al. npj Digit. Med. 2021). The search was updated in July 2021. Teams of two reviewers independently screened articles and extracted data. Meta-analyses were performed in studies not considered at a high risk of bias.

Results
Twenty-five studies were included. Gait speed was studied in 17 studies (68%), step length in 9 (36%), step time in 7 (28%), cadence in 6 (24%) and step width in 5 (20%). Meta-analyses revealed that adults with COPD walked with a lower self-selected speed and top speed than healthy controls. There was a trend towards a lower step length, lower cadence and higher step time at a self-selected walking speed in adults with COPD compared to healthy controls. Step width was similar for both groups.

Conclusion
Adults with COPD exhibit slower gait than healthy controls. This could contribute to the increased fall risk in adults with COPD.

Support/Funding Source
This work was supported by the Mobilise-D project that has received funding from the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking (JU) under grant agreement No. 820820.
O.4.3-2 Teaching movement and physical activity in Early Childhood Education and Care, an obvious and important objective, or a challenging and provocative task for educators?
Authors: Sollerhed Ann-Christin 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Movement and physical activity (MoPA) are critical to children’s health and development. Most children aged 1-5 years are enrolled in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) in Sweden. High expectations are placed on educators to deliver education of sufficient quality to support children’s development.

Purpose
The aim of the 18-month-long action-based study was to investigate how 88 ECEC educators in five preschools experienced their MoPA-teaching.

Methods
The educators planned and implemented MoPA sessions in a trial-and-error manner among children. They filmed sequences from the sessions, which were shown in focus groups led by the researcher. The film sequences were the starting point for the collegial discussions.

Results
Content analysis of the transcribed focus group discussions revealed three themes with each two subcategories (in brackets): 1. Teaching aspects (educator’s competence; educator’s role modeling);2. Educational aspects (children’s development; children’s health and wellbeing); 3. Structural aspects (curriculum; environment).
Most educators perceived their competence to teach MoPA as insufficient, which was perceived as a troublesome barrier. The teaching sessions were often replaced with free play. During the project the educators became aware of children’s different MoPA-levels and that free play did not always increase the children’s motor skills. Despite this awareness, most of the educators were not prepared to leave their comfort zones, to invest time, work, or effort to improve the MoPA-education. Most of the educators felt it was difficult to assume the role of a physically active role model for the children. They demonstrated the need for continuous education to enhance the pedagogic content knowledge for adequate MoPA-teaching. Many educators demonstrated that teaching MoPA was seen as an arduous task, although they were aware of the importance of children’s motor skill learning and physical activity for a healthy development. They thought it was difficult to keep moving children in order and they preferred sedentary activities where their leadership was perceived as sufficient.

Conclusions
The pedagogical content knowledge in MoPA is low among ECEC-educators and the MoPA-teaching is often seen as difficult to implement and is therefore unfavorably treated in ECEC, which may have negative implications for children’s actual and future health.
O.4.5-3 Trend in sedentary behaviour in the Netherlands
Authors: Schurink-van 't Klooster Tessa , van Deemter Sacha , Duijvestijn Marjolein , Wendel-Vos Wanda 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Purpose
Prolonged sedentary behaviour has been associated with a higher risk of cardio-vascular diseases and premature death. The general recommendation is to interrupt long periods of sitting. The aim of this study was to investigate trends in sedentary behaviour among (subgroups of) the Dutch population.

Methods
Data from the Additional module Physical activity and Accidents of the Dutch Lifestyle Monitor was used, which includes a representative sample of the Dutch population aged 4 years and older. Sedentary time was measured in the years 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2021, using an adjusted version of the Marshall questionnaire. Sitting domains were: 1) traveling, 2) at work, 3) at school or studying 4) watching television, 5) using a computer/smartphone at home, and 6) otherwise. Trends in sedentary time on an average day of the week, in total and per domain, were analysed for the total Dutch population and stratified by different background characteristics using univariate and multivariate linear regression analysis.

Results
A positive (i.e. increasing) trend over time was seen in the number of hours spent sitting, i.e. from 8.7 hours in 2015 to 9.1 hours in 2021 (p = 0.003). In the following groups this trend was more increasing compared to other groups of the particular background characteristic: women, older age groups (65- to 79-year-olds and people over 80), lower educated people, people with an household income in the 2nd quintile, partners in a couple with or without children living at home, paid workers working ≥32 hours per week, people in good health, overweight and obese persons, people who did not meet the Physical Activity Guidelines, and people who did not exercise weekly. These trends were mostly seen in the domains: at school or studying, watching television, and other leisure time activities.

Conclusions
Our study showed an increasing trend between 2015 and 2021 in sedentary behaviour in several groups of the Dutch population of 4 years and older. These results provide possible starting points for future policy, but can also be used as a benchmark for other studies of sedentary behaviour among different target groups.
O.4.6-8 Dutch school policies for less sitting and more physical activity in primary schools
Authors: Nauta Joske , Schweitzer Mandy , Kat Ilse , Moll Kirsten , Koenders Kick , Janssen Mirka 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Purpose
A more dynamic school day that includes less sitting and more physical activity throughout the day may support health in primary school children. In this mixed methodologies study, we assessed which physical activity possibilities are incorporated in the school policies of Dutch primary schools and if this translates into more physical activity in pupils.

Methods
Seven primary schools were included in the study. The head teachers completed a questionnaire on the incorporation of physical activity in the school policy. Physical activity policy was assessed for physical education, physical activity during breaks, scheduling of physical activity during lessons, after school physical activity and active transport to school. In each school, actual physical activity was objectively measured using accelerometers in pupils in two classes and planning and logging of PA by teachers.

Results
We will assess the impact of the school policy on physical activity in pupils using logistic regression. We will assess the impact of the several school policies on total physical activity in pupils, and on the three (light, moderate and high) modalities of physical activity.

Conclusion
The results of this study will give us more insight in the current role of physical activity in Dutch primary schools. The potential impact of the school policy on physical activity levels in pupils can be used as a starting point for a more integral dynamic school day approach.

Support/Funding Source
This study was partially funded by “Stichting Westelijke Tuinsteden’.
O.4.6-9 Physical activity during school time in Denmark: an accelerometer-based study
Authors: Jessen Nanna Holt , Skejø Sebastian , Ziska Lasse , Nielsen Rasmus Østergaard 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Purpose
The Danish Primary School Act stipulates that each school day must include an average of 45 minutes of physical activity (PA) for pupils. However, the law does not specify the recommended level of intensity or whether breaks must be included. This study aimed to investigate the amount and intensity of PA during school time among 4th grade pupils in Danish public schools. An additional aim was to investigate if differences between low-intensity PA and moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) exist. Thereby, this study can contribute with new perspectives on statutory PA during school time.

Methods
The study was conducted in Syddjurs Municipality, Denmark, in the spring of 2021. All 10 schools in the municipality chose to participate. Pupils from 4th grade carried an accelerometer on the wrist of their non-dominant arm during school time. Following a familiarization period of 10 days, data was collected for another 10 school days (Monday to Friday in two consecutive weeks). Complete days were defined as days where the pupil wore the accelerometer during the entire school day.

Results
A total of 411 pupils were included in the study. The analysis comprised 381 pupils with 2055 complete days. Low intensity PA for at least 45 minutes during the entire school day (including breaks) was performed by 99.6% (95%CI:99.2%;99.8%) of the pupils. Correspondingly for MVPA, 33.6% (95%CI:31.5%;35.7%) of the pupils had at least 45 minutes of MVPA during the entire school day. During lessons only (excluding breaks), 97.9% (95%CI:97.2;98.4%) of the pupils had at least 45 minutes of low intensity PA. The corresponding proportion of pupils performing MVPA during lessons was 16.8% (95%CI:15.2%;18.5%).

Conclusions
Most pupils in 4th grade accomplished to perform PA of low intensity during school time, while one third of the pupils performed at least 45 minutes of MVPA during the entire school time, although MVPA is known to promote physical, mental and social health. If the law is intended to promote the health of school children, the recommended level of intensity need to be further specified.

Support/Funding Source
The project was funded by Nordic Innovation.
O.4.6-10 Move! – A national monitoring system for health-related fitness and motor competence of Finnish school-aged children and adolescents
Authors: Huhtiniemi Mikko 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Purpose
The Move! system was launched in 2016 and it aims to provide systematic feedback to students on their physical performance, and to collect annual nationwide data on physical performance from 5th and 8th grade students (11–15 years old). The physical performance in the Move! system has been operationalized to include components of health-related fitness and motor competence, which are ideally needed during adolescence and later in life.

Project description
The Move! is included in the national core curriculum for physical education (PE) and is therefore targeted for all students. Move! measurements include 20m shuttle run (endurance), 5-leaps (strength of the lower body, locomotor skills, stability skills), throwing-catching combination (object control skills), curl-up (endurance of abdominal muscles), push-up (endurance of upper body muscles), and flexibility tests. The Move! results are used extensively. In schools, PE teachers give immediate feedback to students during and after test sessions. In addition, teachers can utilize Move! data when designing PE programs and lessons. Students’ results are sent home, and parents are encouraged to discuss the results and their implications with their children. Students and their parents are directed to the Move! web pages, where they are provided with more information about the tests along with guidance on how to develop different elements of physical performance. The results are also utilized in healthcare as school nurses and doctors consider students’ physical performance information along with other health data. Through a database, it is possible to follow students’ physical performance development. The data can also be used in informed decision-making at national and local levels.

Conclusions
The Move! system annually reaches a vast majority of Finnish grade 5 and 8 students (&gt;100 000), schools (&gt;2000), and municipalities (&gt;95 %). The system ties together school PE, health care, and data-informed decision-making, and can be seen as a pedagogical innovation enhancing Finnish students’ health-related fitness, physical activity, and overall well-being.
O.5.2-8 The development of a curriculum to teach adapted physical activity in elderly as well as patients with chronic diseases in Luxembourg
Authors: Meyer Christophe , Lion Alexis , Mann Robert , Ley Daniel 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Purpose
The aim of this project is twofold: 1) to design and implement a curriculum to train physical activity (PA) coaches in giving adapted physical activity (APA) sessions for the ageing population as well as for people with chronic diseases, 2) to create a teaching national framework for health enhancing PA, which does not yet exist, to ensure coherence in providing PA sessions depending on the target population.

Project description
Since the 1980s, an offer of APA sessions was implemented progressively by the associations, the communes, and other institutions in The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg for people with chronic diseases as well as for the ageing population. But the hired coaches and activity leaders have different educational backgrounds (physiotherapists, sports scientists etc) due to the lack of a national curriculum. Therefore, the National School of Physical Education and Sports (ENEPS) as a representative of the Ministry of Sports, in collaboration with the Health Directorate (Health Ministry), the “Fédération Luxembourgeoise des Associations de Sport de Santé” and the Ministry of Family Affairs, Integration and the Greater Region is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing a curriculum in APAs as an educational basis. The curriculum is based on the Grand-Ducal regulation and encompasses three specific modules. While the first module focuses on the concept of physical literacy, on general knowledge of human anatomy and physiology as well as soft skills, the second focuses on the physiopathology and on the benefits and recommendations of pursuing a regular PA. The third module is a practical module covering several PAs such as Nordic walking, yoga, Pilates, aquarobics, dance etc. The complete curriculum will encompass approximately 150 hours of teaching and is completed when all modules are validated, i.e. at least 50% of the maximum score, and after a final practical evaluation.

Conclusions
The imminent launch of the curriculum outlines the commitment of the government to promote the importance of health enhancing physical activity at all prevention level, from primary to tertiary. The curriculum supports the development of a pool of future APA coaches that will help to expand the supply of APA training sessions.