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O.4.2-7 Feedback from the inside: physical activity effects on interoceptive and emotional awareness
Authors: Passarello Noemi , Alivernini Fabio , Mandolesi Laura , Lucidi Fabio 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Purpose
Interoceptive awareness refers to how one perceives its internal bodily sensations, and it has been associated with the ability to recognize, describe and regulate emotions. Physical activity (PA) has been demonstrated to have tremendous benefits for emotional well-being, but few studies have investigated how PA could moderate interoceptive awareness abilities. In this contribution, we first analysed the association between PA and interoceptive awareness. Then, we tested whether PA could functions as a moderator factor for emotional-bodily awareness relationship.

Method
344 young adults were divided in three experimental groups according to their PA level (sedentary= 60; active= 114; highly active=170), assessed through the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). The Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness (MAIA), and the Toronto Alexythimia Scale (TAS-20) were also administered, to analyse participants’ interoceptive and emotional awareness. Data were analysed through generalized linear model (GLM) (to test PA association with interoceptive awareness), and moderation analysis (to test if PA could moderate bodily-emotional awareness relationship).

Results
GLM outputs showed that MAIA’s interoceptive awareness dimensions were successfully predicted by PA level, specifically Noticing, Not-distracting, Attention-regulation, Emotional awareness, and Self-regulation. Moreover, moderation analysis results showed that PA acted as moderating factor between interoceptive and emotional awareness ().

Conclusions
Despite its preliminary nature, our contribution represents one of the first attempts to operationalize the relationship between Interoceptive and emotional awareness through the inclusion of PA, suggesting the use of practices based on emotional and body awareness to promote psychological and physical well-being as well as successes in sport.
O.4.3-6 Relationship between actigraphy derived physical activity, sedentary behaviours and sleep parameters in preschool children - a cross sectional study
Authors: Matłosz Piotr , Wyszyńska Justyna , Mazur Artur , Tutak Jacek , Martinez-Rodriguez Alejandro , Herbert Jarosław 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Purpose
The aim of the study was to explore the associations between physical activity and sedentary time with sleep parameters among preschool children.

Methods
Children aged from 5 to 6 years (n = 676) attending to kindergartens were recruited, measures included accelerometer-derived 24 h activity from seven consecutive days and nights: moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), sedentary time, sleep duration, sleep efficiency, wake after sleep onset (WASO), number of awakenings, Movement Index, Fragmentation Index and Sleep Fragmentation Index.

Results
Longer time spent in MVPA was associated with higher sleep efficiency both in boys and girls. Longer time spent in sedentary behaviour was associated with lower sleep efficiency, and higher WASO, number of awakenings, Movement Index and Sleep Fragmentation Index. MVPA may be related to sleep efficiency and Sleep Fragmentation Index both in boys and girls. Among boys MVPA was inversely associated with WASO, number of awakenings and Fragmentation Index, while in girls with sleep duration, Movement Index and Sleep Fragmentation Index. Sedentary time was inversely associated with sleep efficiency and directly associated with WASO, number of awakenings, Movement Index and Sleep Fragmentation Index. Meeting recommended level of MVPA was associated with better sleep efficiency, lower WASO and number of awakenings among boys

Conclusions
The sedentary time from all valid days had the strongest, negative effect on sleep-related parameters in preschool children. The results of the present study appear to suggest that sedentary time reduction may contribute more to improving sleep quality than increasing MVPA.
O.4.3-10 Validation and investigation of a video-assisted version of the KIDSCREEN-27 for Danish children
Authors: Kurtzhals Mette , Melby Paulina Sander , Nielsen Glen 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Background
Poor well-being among children is an increasing concern worldwide. In Denmark, the decrease in well-being among children and youth has been evident in recent years making research on the promotion of well-being important. Three generic and comprehensive questionnaire-based measures of children’s well-being and quality of life of different lengths have been developed across 13 European countries (KIDSCREEN-52, KIDSCREEN-27, and KIDSCREEN-10). The questionnaires have been translated and validated in several languages – and the cross-cultural comparability and psychometric properties have been found satisfactory. However due to the required reading abilities for understanding and filling in the questionnaire the children’s self-report version has mainly been validated and used in ages 11-18 years. For this reason, parent proxy reporting is often used for children below age 11. In Denmark, the questionnaires have been translated, but no validation study has been published.

Purpose
To test the measurement properties and evaluate the feasibility validity and reliability of a video-assisted version of the Danish KIDSCREEN 27 child self-report on a sample of Danish children aged six to nine years.

Methods
An electronic version with video and speech-assisted instructions and explanations for the questionnaire was developed. The questionnaire was administered to a large sample of Danish school children aged six to nine years.

Expected results and outcomes
We aim to improve the measurement of self-reported well-being among children aged six to nine years by using our video and speech-assisted electronic version of the KIDSREEN-27. Preliminary findings will be presented and discussed. The study is important, as its evident that we need a better understanding of the prerequisites, causes, pathways, and indicators of children’s well-being.
O.4.3-11 The integration of Brain Gym Principle with Aerobic Dance for developing a new physical education instruction
Authors: Samawathdana Rungrawee , Tingsabhat Suthana , Seenumkam Thanyarat , Vathagavorakul Rawisara , Wongpipit Waris 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of the study was to demonstrate a new Physical Education (PE) instruction by integrating the concept of Brain Gym (BY) Principles with Aerobic Dance (AD) to enhance cognitive and physical movement skills in secondary school students.

Methods
The study was a systematic documentary research by reviewing BY and AD related research paper. The inclusion criteria for selecting documents were reliability, representativeness, and meaning. These findings were reviewed using five experts in Physical education, brain gym, and aerobics dance exercise. The Item Objective Congruence Index (IOC) was certified with IOC=1, as the basis for considering and rechecking the results of the study.

Results
The new PE instruction composes of five steps: 1) introducing, reviewing, and checking the readiness of learning; 2) instructing, demonstrating, and rechecking; 3) practicing the brain and physical movement; 4) concluding and reflecting; and 5) cool down. Moreover, the learning activities should include four groups of the mix in low and high impact aerobics dance movements which were 1) Cross over; 2) Lengthening; 3) Energizing; and 4) Useful movement.

Conclusions
The brain gym principles benefits learner in cognitive function, which enhancing in learning, communication ability, attention, memory, academic performance. While aerobic dance activity helps learners to improve the physical movement abilities, increases blood circulation, decreasing cholesterol levels, and enjoyment in learning. This research demonstrates the process of developing a new PE approach using documentary research qualifies by PE expertise and found that the new approach composed of five step and must be adapted brain gym and aerobic exercises principles. Hence, this new PE teaching approach have been implemented using quasi-experimental research and approved to publish in a qualifies publisher in Thailand.
O.4.4-6 Preliminary research: exploring the barriers and motivators for women from an ethnic minority in South Cardiff taking part in walking and running groups
Authors: Bashir Faaiza , Hopkins Ellyse 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Physical activity (PA) levels are significantly lower in women from ethnic minorities and deprived areas compared to the general population throughout Cardiff owing to barriers affecting participation (Sport Wales, 2022). Given the far-ranging benefits of PA, there was a need to explore this relationship and promote opportunities for this population.The lead researchers were employees of Cardiff Met Sport (the city's sport development body) and had stakeholder good links to develop this project.
Our work specifically relates to
- Healthy Wales Healthy Weight - Welsh Government's long-term obesity strategy.
- One of the 7 goals in the Well-being of Future Generations Act (2015) Wales (i.e. 'A Healthier Wales').
- The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board's Physical Activity and Health Strategy that aims to reduce inequality through health (https://www.movemoreeatwell.co.uk).
The target audience for this work were:
a) Walk/run leaders/physical activity providers and community groups that specifically support women from ethnic minorities (n = 10). Our focus group explored the how organisations promote diversity in their activities, and the barriers in increasing community partcipation in PA. We also talked about co-producing a walking/running pilot in the area and invited people to take part. The key themese were trust-building, culturally sensitive activities and how resource-deprivation affects women.
b) Adult women from ethnic minorities (n = 18). We targeted populations living in South Cardiff, Wales, UK an area of deprivation. We ran 3 in-person focus groups to understand experiences of women, and the motivators and barriers to taking part in PA. Caring roles acted as a barrier and shortage of women-only spaces were highlighted. Women were active in community run activites and keen to be active.
We shared knowledge amongst walk/run leaders via e-mail and will organise a webinar to outline our findings, but are still finalising anlysis of this phase. We're developing the work by running a pilot intervention in Spring 2023.
Our participatory research has shown how to overcome the challenges of recruitment in this population. Our findings have implications for sport delivery patners (e.g. PA needs to be culturally-sensitive) and more widely shows that PA promotion cannot be separated from racial/political issues.
O.4.4-10 Policy and environmental correlates of physical activity in Croatia
Authors: Jukić Anja Maria , Brajša Fran Žganec , Jurakić Danijel 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Purpose
Although there are several studies that have determined the correlates of physical activity in the Republic of Croatia, policy and environmental correlates are still unknown. Therefore, we conducted a study with the main goal to examine associations of sport and exercise participation with perception of policy and environmental factors in Croatia, including opportunities for engaging in physical activities, the sports clubs offer, and level of the support from local authorities.

Methods
The study was conducted on 1031 randomly selected Croatian citizens using questionnaire containing questions about sport and exercise, participation, engagement opportunities for physical activities, the sports clubs’ and other service providers’ offer and level of the support from local authorities. In the multivariate logistic regression, participation in sports and exercise was the dependent variable, and the independent variables were perception of opportunities for physical activity, perception of local sports clubs’ and other service providers’ offer, and perception of local government support for physical activity.

Results
According to the findings of the logistic regression analysis, local sports clubs’ and other service providers’ offer as well as government support were identified as significant predictors of engagement in sport and exercise. To be specific, individuals who perceive their local sports clubs and other service providers as providing a greater range of opportunities, as well as those who feel that their local government supports physical activity, are more inclined to engage in sports and exercise activities. (p &lt; 0.05).

Conclusion
Future strategies aimed to motivate citizens to engage in sports and exercise should be based on encouraging local authorities to collaborate with sports clubs and other service providers to create an enabling environment that supports physical activity participation. This could include providing funding and resources to sports clubs and service providers to enable them to offer a wider range of opportunities that cater to the diverse interests and needs of individuals in the community.

Funding
This work was supported by the Erasmus the “Creating Mechanisms for Continuous Implementation of the Sports Club for Health Guidelines in the European Union” (SCforH 2020-22) project, funded by the Erasmus+ Collaborative Partnerships grant (ref: 613434-EPP-1-2019-1-HR-8 SPO-SCP).
O.4.5-1 Device-measured physical activity and sedentary time in a national sample of Luxembourg residents: moving beyond the traditional metrics in the ORISCAV-LUX 2 study
Authors: Malisoux Laurent , Backes Anne , Aguayo Gloria A , Collings Paul James 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Purpose
This is the first study aiming at describing the volume and pattern of device-measured movement behaviours performed by adults living in Luxembourg, spanning the full intensity spectrum, and including markers of sedentary time accumulation. We also demonstrated the added value of a multidimensional approach for the comparison of sub-populations.

Methods
This observational study included Luxembourg residents aged 18-79y who each provided ≥4 valid days of triaxial accelerometry in 2016-18 (n = 1122). Compliance with the current international physical activity (PA) guideline was quantified. Linear regression models were used to quantify variability in average 24h acceleration (indicative of PA volume), awake-time PA levels, sedentary time and accumulation pattern with sociodemographic characteristics and other covariates. Data were weighted to be nationally representative.

Results
Overall, participants spent 51% of daily sedentary time (12.1 h/day), 11% in light PA (2.7 h/day), 6% in moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA; 1.5 h/day), and remaining time asleep (7.7 h/day). Adherence to the current PA guideline was high (98.1%), but drop to 22% when including only bouts &gt;10min. Although time spent in MVPA did not differ between women and men, average 24h acceleration and light PA were higher in women than men, while men achieved higher average accelerations across the most active periods of the day. Women performed less sedentary time and shorter sedentary bouts. Older participants (≥55y) registered a lower average 24h acceleration and engaged in less MVPA, more sedentary time and longer sedentary bouts. Average 24h acceleration was higher in participants of lower educational attainment, who also performed less sedentary time, shorter bouts, and fewer bouts of prolonged sedentariness. Average 24h acceleration and levels of PA were higher in participants with standing and manual occupations than a sedentary work type, but manual workers registered lower average accelerations across the most active periods of the day. Standing and manual workers accumulated less sedentary time and fewer bouts of prolonged sedentariness than sedentary workers.

Conclusions
Traditional metrics may incompletely reflect differences in the physical behaviour between sub-populations. Breaking up continuous sedentary periods and replacing sedentary time with active alternatives should be the focus of public health initiatives in Luxembourg.

Funding
Luxembourg Institute of Health.
O.4.5-2 Participation in organized and unorganized sports in adolescence: associations with physical activity levels in adulthood
Authors: Suominen Tuuli , Pahkala Katja , Rovio Suvi , Young Xiaolin , Kulmala Janne , Hirvensalo Mirja , Raitakari Olli , Tammelin Tuija , Salin Kasper 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Purpose
Participation in organized youth sports (OYS) has been linked to higher levels of physical activity (PA) in adulthood. However, the longitudinal associations of OYS and PA compared to unorganized sports and non-participation have not been extensively studied. This study aims to explore the associations of both organized and unorganized sports in adolescence with PA levels in midlife.

Methods
Participants in this study were drawn from the on-going, population-based prospective Young Finns Study. Data from follow-ups conducted in the years 1980, 1983, 1986, and 1989 were utilized to divide the participants into groups of active OYS, active unorganized sports, and non-participants, separately at the ages of 9 (n = 548), 12 (n = 727), 15 (n = 752), and 18 (n = 767). The groups were formed according to self-reported frequency and intensity of leisure time PA and participation in sports club activities in adolescence. Accelerometer-derived PA (mean daily minutes of sedentary time [ST], light-intensity PA [LPA], and moderate-to-vigorous PA [MVPA]) in midlife was assessed in 2018-2020. Differences in adult PA between the youth PA groups were analyzed using analysis of covariance, separately in males and females.

Results
Compared to non-participants, boys who actively participated in OYS at age 9 had lower ST (mean difference [SE]: -38 [15], p = 0.045) and higher LPA (29 [12], p = 0.050) in midlife. No significant group differences were observed for girls at age 9 or for either sex at age 12 or 15, or for boys at age 18. In girls at age 18, significant group differences were found in MVPA in midlife in favor of both organized and unorganized sports compared to non-participants (15 [3], p &lt; 0.001; 8 [3], p = 0.014, respectively).

Conclusions
Active participation in organized sports in boys at age 9 and active participation in both organized and unorganized sports in girls at age 18 associated with higher levels of physical activity in midlife. These findings suggest that promoting both types of sports participation in adolescence may contribute to the development of a physically active lifestyle across the life course.

Support/Funding Source
The work was supported by the Ministry of Education and Culture.
O.4.5-8 Intergenerational transmission of sport club participation
Authors: Salin Kasper 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Purpose
The Purpose of the study was to investigate the association of parents physical activity (PA) to the offspring PA in different ages. The main research question was to find out whether there is intergenerational transmission of sport club participation and how this is related to the gender of parent.

Methods
The study included data from two generations, G0 (parents) and G1 (offspring). G0 included parents from six cohorts, aged 41-56, a total of 2,324 (54% female). For the sport participation analyses, children and adolescents aged 9-18 were included, consisting of 1269 participants (52% female). Self-reported questionnaire of parents PA was collected in 1980-1989 and similar questions were collected from offspring in 2018-2020.

Results
Parents sport club participation in childhood at age 9 was associated with offspring participation in ages 9-15 (.315-223**), at age 12 with ages 9-12 (.240**-.135*), at age 15 only with age 12 (.180*) and at age 18 with ages 12-15 (.225-176*). Girls (offspring) participation in younger ages seemed to be associated with parents’ participation in ages 9-15 (.385*-.326), while among boys, participation in age 18 was associated with parents participation in ages 9-12;18, (.564-390*). Association between mother and son was found especially in ages 9-12 (.275-.441*), while father’s participation in age 18 was associated with sons’ participation at the age of 18 (.634**) and with daughter’s participation at the age of 15 (.377*).

Conclusions
Parent’s example seems to be important at the younger ages to engage to sport participation. Mothers and fathers have different influence on PA of their offspring.

Support/Funding Source
The work was supported by the Ministry of Education and Culture (36/626/2020).
O.4.6-2 Evaluation of a school-based physical activity and sport programs policy: the importance of teacher training
Authors: Valencia-Peris Alexandra , Pérez-Herráez Isabel , Evangelio Carlos , Ferriz-Morell Roberto , Lizandra Jorge 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Purpose
School-based interventions are considered the best approach to increase young people’s physical activity levels, although their effectiveness and sustainability remain unclear. This work aims to determine if a school-based physical activity and sports programs (PASP) policy is being evaluated by schools.

Methods
A representative sample of 257 Active schools in the Valencian Community (Spain) participated in the study. The coordinator of each school answered an ad-hoc on-line questionnaire, consisting of 47 open and closed questions aimed to identify the Active school coordinators’ profiles and the actions implemented to foster PASP and their assessment. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were conducted on SPSS Statistics v. 26.0 software.

Results
Fifty-one percent of the Active schools had a commission in charge of designing, implementing, and evaluating the PASP (30.7% formed by teachers, 1.6% by teachers and students and 4.3% by teachers, students, and their families). However, in many cases this commission never actually met (49%) and the rest met with the following frequency: once a school year (14.4%), once a term (4.3%), once a month (1.6%) and weekly (30.7%). Nearly 80% of the schools carried out some form of PASP evaluation: by diagnosis (19.5%), monitoring (43.2%), effectiveness (44.7%) or final meetings in the educational cycle (20.6%). Both having a commission χ2(1)=9.385; p&lt;.05) and evaluating the PASP χ2(1)=14.154; p&lt;.05) depended on whether the school coordinators had received specific training related to promoting physical activity, sports and health.

Conclusions
Only half of the Active schools had PASP evaluation commissions and most of these met very infrequently. Although most of the Active schools did evaluate their interventions, less than half focused on their effectiveness. Teacher training was a determining factor in both creating these commissions and developing PASP assessment processes. These results show the importance of improving pre- and in-service teacher training, especially for Physical Education teachers in relation to health education and PASP promotion in school settings.

Funding
This study was funded by Grant AICO/2021/342 of the CIUCSD (Spain), Postdoc grant Margarita Salas funded by the University of Castilla-La Mancha [MS2021] and predoctoral contract UV-INV-PREDOC20-1339837 funded by University of Valencia.