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S02-5 Physical inactivity in nine Eastern European and Central Asian countries: results from the WHO STEPwise approach to NCD risk factor surveillance
Authors: Whiting Stephen , Mendes Romeu , Abu-Omar Karim , Gelius Peter , Crispo Anna , McColl Karen , Simmonds Phillipa , Fedkina Natalia , Andreasyan Dianne , Gahraman Hagverdiyev , Migal Tatyana , Sturua Lela , Obreja Galina , Abdurakhmanova Zulfinissio , Saparkulovna Ibraeva Nurgul , Erguder Toker , Ekinci Banu , Keskinkilic Bekir , Shukurov Shukhrat , Yuldashev Rustam , Berdzuli Nino , Rakovac Ivo , Breda Joao 
Published: August 2022

Abstract

Background
Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for noncommunicable diseases. This paper explores patterns of physical inactivity in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Türkiye and Uzbekistan.

Methods
Nationally-representative data were collected through the WHO STEPwise survey of noncommunicable disease risk factors, which utilizes the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) to estimate population physical inactivity.

Results
The prevalence of physical inactivity varied across the region, from 11.4 to 44.7%, and was higher among women than men in all countries except for Armenia, Belarus and Moldova. In most countries, the highest proportion of physical activity levels were registered during work time and appeared to vary according to the countries’ level of development. For both sexes and across all populations, time spent on leisure or recreational physical activity was low.

Conclusions
These results have important implications for policy, including actions to promote active travel and leisure-time physical activity as countries develop economically. Investments in workplace physical activity programmes and infrastructure are needed as populations transition to sedentary from more physically active occupations. The results reiterate the need for multisectoral policies, programmes and interventions to promote physical activity tailored to the local context.
S03-1 Physical literacy, physical activity and wellbeing in Danish children
Authors: Melby Paulina Sander , Nielsen Glen , Brønd Jan Christian , Bentsen Peter , Elsborg Peter 
Published: August 2022

Abstract

Background
PL is increasingly regarded as a ‘cause of the causes’ to health promotion. Cross-sectional studies have shown associations between children’s PL, physical activity (PA) behaviors and well-being. This presentation aims to present empirical evidence from a large-scale research project in Denmark assessing children’s physical literacy. Results from two studies will be presented and discussed. The first aims to examine the associations between Danish children’s PL and their physical and psychosocial well-being and whether the associations are mediated by moderate-to-high intensity physical activity (MVPA). The second aim is to examine the synergies between movement behaviors and levels of PL.

Methods
Cross-sectional data from Danish school children aged 7-13 years were collected in Jan-Dec 2020 in the Danish Assessment of Physical Literacy (DAPL) project. PL was assessed with DAPL which measures the affective, cognitive, and physical domains of PL. Sedentary time and time spent in different PA intensities was measured with accelerometers (Axivity), psychosocial well-being was measured with The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), and physical wellbeing was measured with the KIDSCREEN questionnaire. In study 1, structural equation models were constructed with PL and MVPA as predictors of physical well-being and four aspects of psychosocial well-being. In study 2 a compositional analysis was applied with average weekly time spent sedentary, in low PA, moderate PA and vigorous PA as the compositional response and levels of PL as predictor.

Results
A positive moderate association between PL and physical well-being, partly mediated by MVPA was observed. PL was positively associated with the positive aspects of psychosocial wellbeing and negatively associated with the negative aspects (behavior problems). None of the associations between PL and aspects of psychosocial wellbeing were mediated by MVPA. Results from study 2 are ongoing.

Conclusions
The studies contribute to evidence on the link between PL, physical activity, and health outcomes. The study found beneficial relations between PL and physical and psychosocial well-being.
S03-4 3PL: Promoting pupils’ physical literacy: a pilot study testing feasibility and acceptability of the Y-PATH intervention in a Danish school setting
Authors: Kurtzhals Mette , Melby Paulina Sander , Elsborg Peter , Nielsen Glen , Belton Sarahjane , Issartel Johann , O’Brien Wesley , Bentsen Peter 
Published: August 2022

Abstract

Background
A considerable number of Danish children and adolescents do not currently meet the national physical activity (PA) recommendations. In recent years, the concept of physical literacy (PL), has gained popularity worldwide, and it is considered as a proximal measure for lifelong PA. However, only a few interventions targeting PL exist on a global scale. In Denmark, the development of theoretically driven and evidence-based PL interventions that aim to increase PL among children and adolescents has not begun. Yet, a promising, theory-based, and internationally tested intervention, the Youth Physical Activity Towards Health (Y-PATH), has proven to be effective on children and adolescents’ PA levels and motor skills. This presentation introduces the Promoting Pupils’ Physical Literacy (3PL) project which aims to test the feasibility and acceptability of the Y-PATH intervention in a Danish context among pupils 9-11 years of age.

Methods and Results
The hypothesis is that a revised and adapted 3PL intervention protocol that aims to increase pupils’ PL is ready for effectiveness testing by the end of this project. Two public schools will be recruited and randomly assigned to intervention or control condition following a waitlist design. The primary outcomes include the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention. The feasibility of the practicality and the recruitment process will be assessed within a document log administered by research assistants. The acceptability, including demand and experiences, and the intervention implementation degree will be evaluated by short bimonthly questionnaires to teachers, and interviews with pupils, teachers, parents, and school managers. The preliminary effectiveness will be tested by comparing changes in pupils’ PL over time, assessed with the validated Danish Assessment of Physical Literacy tool.

Discussion
A revised PL intervention, a Template for Intervention Description and Replication TIDieR checklist, and a protocol that offers a solid empirical and theoretical foundation for a future upscaled effectiveness study. Additionally, the development of such protocol and checklist provides a national as well as an international opportunity for researchers to use and compare effectiveness of the intervention across countries.
S04-1 Health benefits of different sport disciplines: an updated systematic review
Authors: Oja Pekka , Titze Sylvia , Pedisic Zeljko , Jurakic Danijel 
Published: August 2022

Abstract

Background
Our previous systematic review on the health benefits of different sport disciplines included 69 studies published before 2013. We found moderately strong evidence of health benefits for running and football while the evidence for other sport disciplines was either inconclusive or tenuous. The purpose of this report is to update the evidence base on published studies through 2013-2019.

Methods
A systematic literature search of observational and experimental studies on the association between the participation in sport and health outcomes was conducted through electronic databases: MEDLINE via PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. The inclusion criteria were: participants heathy adults; type of studies cross-sectional, cohort or intervention designs; study group participation in specific sport disciplines; non-participation comparison group; health-related outcome variables in terms of mortality, morbidity, disease risk factors and function. Studies on sport injuries were excluded.

Results
A total of 3909 titles and abstracts of studies published between 2013-2019 were identified for potential inclusion. The study selection process yielded 30 studies for further assessment. These studies included 26 different sport disciplines with 54 sport vs. no sport comparisons. The most prevalent sports were cycling (10 studies) and running (8 studies). Together with the previous systematic review the combined data includes 99 studies, 40 sport disciplines and 159 sport vs. no sport comparisons. Significant health benefits were found for a range of sport disciplines

Conclusions
The updated systematic review provides new relevant data for an extended analysis of the health benefits of different sport disciplines and strengthens the existing evidence base for the promotion of health through participation in sports.
S04-2 More than a club' - experiences gained by piloting the Sport Clubs for Health approach in Hungary
Authors: Veress Reka 
Published: August 2022

Abstract

Issue/problem
According to the latest Eurobarometer, only 5% of the active population in Hungary are sport club members. The “Sport Clubs for Health” (SCforH) approach was developed to help unlock the health potential of sports clubs and increase the offer of recreational sport programmes. The SCforH guidelines have been recognized in 2013 by the EU, as one of the indicators of the Council recommendations on promoting HEPA across sectors.

Description of the problem
The Hungarian Ministry of Human Capacities has recognized the need to support the implementation of SCforH approach, and decided to finance the “More than a club” pilot project. This project aimed to develop complex services that enable local and regional sports clubs to build their capacities and provide regular, health-focused physical activities supervised by sport professionals. Within the project, we tested and analysed what kind of organizational and service development measures are needed to be able to provide more health-focused programmes to the population, within sports clubs.

Results (effects/changes)
We managed to recruit 190 participants (drop-out rate = 12.7%) and involve them for at least one year into the following sport activities in a multisport environment: table tennis; zumba; Nordic walking; cycling; gymnastics; spine training and breathing technics; and ‘father-son' football. The programme is ongoing, and participants are monitored regularly in relation with their health-status and attitude towards physical activities. The adherence to the programme is 87.3%.

Lessons
This project showed this type of a SCforH intervention may be feasible for implementation at a larger scale in multisport clubs. The further aim of the project is to prepare and test the Hungarian model of health-oriented sports clubs, by the end of April 2021. Based on the lessons learned from this pilot project, a long-term goal is to implement this kind of a SCforH intervention in several large Hungarian sports organizations and contribute to improving health at the population level.

Main messages
The implementation of SCforH guidelines can be realized in a gradual manner with dedicated leadership. Top-sport oriented clubs possess the capacity to implement the SCforH approach, but incentives and training are needed to facilitate the implementation.
S04-3 The effectiveness of a coordinated action between the healthcare sector and local sports clubs to promote physical activity: an intervention trial
Authors: Titze Sylvia , Ruf Wolfgang , Lackinger Christian , Großschädl Lena , Strehn Albert 
Published: August 2022

Abstract

Background
Joining forces through collaboration between the health- and sports-sector led to the project Jackpot.fit, which aimed at increasing physical activity (PA) among inactive adults in Styria (a state of Austria). The main objective was to assess the short- and long-term effectiveness of a mixed PA intervention, consisting of counselling in a health care setting combined with a standardised sports club programme, on PA in an adult population.

Methods
In a quasi-experimental study with two follow-up time points (4 and 12 months after baseline), participants from eight regions were allocated to the intervention group (IG) and participants from three other regions to the comparison group (CG).
Half of the study participants were women and the mean participants' age was 53 (SD ± 6) years. During the health resort stay, the IG received PA counselling and coupons for 12 complimentary, standardised training sessions in a sports club near the participants' home. Participants of the CG received identical PA counselling, but written material only. PA was measured with an accelerometer (GENEActive). Linear mixed-effects models were applied to examine changes of PA within and between groups over time.

Results
From 217 participants (IG = 167; CG = 50) at least one follow-up measurement was available. IG data showed a significant increase in moderate-intensity PA from baseline (101 min/week) to 4 months (+58 min; 95% CI = 36 to 80) and 12 months (+24 min; 95% CI = 2 to 46) whereas there was no significant change in CG. Between-group comparisons revealed a significant difference after 4 but not after 12 months.

Conclusions
The study confirms the feasibility of coordinated actions between health care institutions and sport clubs to recruit people into a standardized PA programme. In addition, those who participated in the sports club programme increased their PA in a long term.
S07-5 Young peoplés perspectives on what makes a sports club health promoting
Authors: Geidne Susanna 
Published: August 2022

Abstract

Background
In many European countries, about two-thirds of young people participate in sports clubs. However, these numbers peaks in early adolescence and then decrease. In addition, participation in sports clubs looks different in different groups. Participation in sports have the possibility to contribute to young peoplés health in a broad sense, both increasing their physical activity, but also their mental and social health. Sports clubs have also been acknowledged as health promoting settings by researchers and policymakers. Young people participate in sports for different reasons, most common are that it is fun, social, developing and healthy. On the other hand, young people drop out of sports because of coach and teammate relations, but also for organizational reasons like facilities or lack of coaches. A reason can also be too much focus on performance, although this can also be a motivating reason. A major task for sports clubs is to develop sports to maintain the participation of young people. Different perspectives can be used to develop sports clubs activities, among them the novel health-promoting sports clubs approach. Few studies have however explored young people's perspectives on health-promoting sports clubs. The aim of this study is therefore to explore young peoplés perspectives on what makes a sports club health-promoting.

Methods
This cross-sectional study conducted a brief survey in two schools in central Sweden with grade 9 pupils (15-16 years old). The sample consisted of 123 participants (54 % girls, 52 % sport clubs participants, 37 % former sports clubs participants). The questionnaire contained three open-ended questions about what characteristic of a sports clubs makes them feel well, not well and makes them want to stay in sports clubs. The data was analysed with content analysis in combination with statistical analyses.

Results
Early results shows that fun, social dimensions, coaches, but also organizing aspects like amount and ambition of practice are factors that young people think makes a sports club health-promoting.

Conclusions
Health-promoting perspective on sports clubs can from young peoplés perspective include many dimensions and develop sports clubs in this direction could lead to young people staying longer.
S08-1 Comparing physical activity measurement instruments across member states by means of a conversion factor: European Union Physical Activity and Sport Monitoring System (EUPASMOS) project
Authors: de Hollander Ellen 
Published: August 2022

Abstract

Background
The successful promotion of health-enhancing physical activity (HEPA) requires authoritative information to enable the design, implementation and evaluation of effective and cost-effective policies. This includes reliable and valid prevalence data of physical activity (PA) that can be compared across European Union Member States populations regardless of the type of measurement instrument used. In order to enable comparison of PA prevalence data between different measurement instruments, an attempt was made to develop a conversion factor between commonly used questionnaires in Europe and accelerometry in the ongoing European Union Physical Activity and Sport Monitoring System project (EUPASMOS) among 18 member states.

Methods
Data of physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) were collected in 18 member states using four questionnaires (Eurobarometer, European Health Interview Survey, International Physical Activity Questionnaire and Global Physical Activity Questionnaire) and the UKK RM42 accelerometer. The number of measured participants varied between 100 and 1000 among the 18 member states. Participants completed the questionnaires in random order and wore the accelerometer seven consecutive days on their right hip (during the day) and on their non-dominant wrist (overnight). Time spent in moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity and sedentary behavior were calculated based on these 5 measurement instruments. The comparison between methods will be examined by using sophisticated regression analyses.

Results
The EUPASMOS project is in progress and the final data is collected in the last two member states. In the meantime, a model is being developed to examine whether a conversion factor can be calculated to compare prevalence data based on questionnaires and accelerometry. By developing a conversion factor, prevalence data can be compared between member states although the measurement instruments used differ between member states. In June 2020 the results from these analyses are expected.

Conclusions
These results will provide insight into the possibility to compare prevalence data of physical activity among member states, when using different measurement instruments within their monitoring systems.
S10-1 Developing and monitoring physical activity policy: 1990 to today
Authors: Pratt Michael 
Published: August 2022

Abstract

Background
Physical inactivity accounts for as many as 5 million deaths per year globally but has yet to be addressed effectively by most governments or the World Health Organization (WHO).

Description of the problem
Reasonable evidence for effective strategies exist, and several countries have implemented consistent public health policies and programs that have increased population prevalence of regular physical activity. In 2018 WHO launched a Global Action Plan for Physical Activity (GAPPA). However, most countries do not have effective public health policies in place for physical activity. Evaluating the history of national and global policies to understand how some countries have developed sound public health programs for physical activity while most have not requires monitoring and evaluating policy, programmatic, and perhaps even research indicators for physical activity. Only recently have there been systematic efforts to do so.

Results
Several key questions about physical activity policy, starting with an examination of the evolution of public health physical activity policy and policy research from when it was first explicitly identified in the 1990s to the present will be addressed. Key recommendations, global statements, research reviews and action plans will be summarized to provide a clear picture of the evolution of this important aspect of public health. Evidence on the implementation of policy at national and global levels will also be reviewed. We will examine whether it feasible to track physical activity policy at the global and country levels, if the existence of ?good? physical activity policy is associated with less physical inactivity, how policy indicators may be used for advocacy and guidance.

Lessons
Physical activity policy for public health is a relatively new concept that has evolved significantly in the last three decades with formal national and global policy statements, research, and evaluation efforts all increasing markedly since 1990.

Main Message
Despite notable growth in policy research and the development of sophisticated national and global policies and action plans, implementation of effective national and global policies and programs for physical activity remains limited.
S11 Improving knowledge co-creation and participation in physical activity promotion: The cooperative planning approach
Authors: Gelius Peter , Sommer Raluca , Ferschl Susanne , Till Maike , Abu-Omar Karim , Semrau Jana , Helsper Nathalie , Kohler Simone , Dippon Lea , Pfeifer Klaus , Rütten Alfred , Popp Johanna , Carl Johannes , Grüne Eva , Müller Christina , Hassel Holger , Altmeier Dorothee , Frahsa Annika , Thiel Ansgar 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
A central problem of current efforts to promote health and physical activity (PA) is that many successful projects remain stuck in the demonstration phase and are not implemented successfully at scale. The use of participatory and/or co-creation approaches has been suggested to avoid this ?pilot project trap? and better adapt interventions to target group needs and setting specificities.
This symposium intends to introduce to an international audience a particular participatory concept that has become increasingly popular in PA promotion in Germany in recent years: The Cooperative Planning approach has been successfully used in sport facility planning, local and regional PA policy development, and various settings of PA promotion (incl. kindergartens, schools, vocational training, and communities). The workshop will shed light on the theoretical background and methodology of Cooperative Planning as well as its specific application in select settings.
The first presentation will introduce the concept of Cooperative Planning, outline potential areas of application, and compare it with other popular participatory and co-creation approaches in PA promotion. Following this, we will provide evidence from ongoing projects employing the approach to promote PA in kindergartens (Presentation 2) and in the community setting (Presentation 3). Presentation 4 will introduce an example from the retirement home setting and also highlight ways of combining Cooperative Planning with other approaches such as photovoice and participatory evaluation. The final presentation will provide an outlook on the future extension of the concept by introducing the idea of the Practice Dive, which may be used to further optimize knowledge co-creation between researchers and practitioners.
A closer look at the Cooperative Planning approach is both timely and relevant for an international audience for a number of reasons: Conceptually, Cooperative Planning is a theory-based framework that combines ideas of participation and co-creation for PA into an innovative whole-of-system approach. From a practical PA promotion perspective, it transcends many existing techniques by focusing both on engaging multipliers and members of the target group, and by involving all of them in the decisive intervention development process (e.g. rather than only via opinion polls or focus groups). This symposium will allow us to combine evidence from four different projects, highlighting both the specificities of working in different settings as well as different aspects and possible extensions of the Cooperative Planning approach.