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O4-8 Measuring capabilities for physical activity-related health outcomes: A Systematic review
Authors: Till Maike , Ferschl Susanne , Abu-Omar Karim , Gelius Peter 
Published: August 2022

Abstract

Background
Health promotion projects commonly measure health outcomes and behavior to provide proof of effectiveness. An alternative concept that focuses on the real opportunities a person can choose from to influence their health is Amartya Sen's capability approach. Numerous tools have been developed to measure capability change in general, but it remains unclear which ones can be applied specifically to physical activity (PA).We therefore conducted a systematic review to identify appropriate tools to measure capabilities for physical activity and health and provide information on their quality.

Methods
The review included a total of 6,850 articles published between 2000 and June 2019 that were identified via searches on PubMed, EbscoHost, and ProQuest. Screenings of titles/abstracts and full texts were conducted independently by two researchers using Endnote X9 and Microsoft Excel. Identified tools are currently being analyzed regarding their indicators, evaluation methods, quality, and the extent to which they address capabilities for physical activity.

Results
The screening resulted in a total of 49 articles included in the analysis. Preliminary results show a diverse use of methods for measuring capabilities for healthy lifestyles. Preliminary results show that three categories of instruments can be identified: (a) Five studies employed secondary data analysis of specific datasets to extrapolate capabilities for healthy living; (b) five articles dealt with measuring capabilities using qualitative approaches (interviews, video recordings); (c) 39 articles reported on a total of 10 different questionnaires to measure capabilities. We identified only one instrument (employing both a questionnaire and qualitative measures) that explicitly measured capabilities for PA, albeit only for a specific target group.

Conclusions
The identified articles show that capabilities for healthy lifestyles are mostly measured by questionnaire. Available tools are mostly target group- and setting-specific. Currently, there is a dearth of tools that explicitly cover capabilities for PA, especially across settings or target groups. Therefore, more research is needed to work towards the development of universally applicable tools to measure PA capability.
O6-3 Analysis of the local health-enhancing physical activity policies in the French Riviera
Authors: Noël-Racine Antoine , Garbarino Jean-Marie , Massiera Bernard , Vuillemin Anne 
Published: August 2022

Abstract

Background
According to the socio-ecological model, policy is one of the levers to initiate structural and environmental changes to foster health-enhancing physical activity (HEPA) promotion (Golden et al., 2015). However, little is known about local evidence to support governments in their policies to promote HEPA (Bull, 2018). Research on HEPA policies at local level seems particularly remains scant (Noël Racine et al., 2020). This study aims to carry out the collection of comprehensive information on municipal HEPA policies of the French Riviera to provide an overview of the development of these policies on this territory.

Methods
Mid-size cities from 2 counties of the French South Region were targeted (n = 17). In each city, a local HEPA policy analysis tool, CAPLA-Santé, was administered to key informants heading the departments of sport, health and social. CAPLA-Santé is a local policy analysis tool adapted from the national HEPA policy analysis tool (HEPA PAT version 2) developed by the World Health Organization. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and documents analysis. These empirical data were used to make an inductive analysis.

Results
A total of 10 mid-size cities were volunteered to participate. Key informants from sport (n = 10), health (n = 5) and social (n = 6) departments were interviewed. Several written HEPA policies were formalized in 6 cities, 4 of them based their policies on scientific evidences or a national policy. These policies (n = 14), were mainly from the sport (n = 8) and the health sectors (n = 4). Some cities had a department head to ensure cross-sectoral collaboration (n = 3). Key informants reported that the support of national policies, the commitment of elected officials and an important local stakeholders' network could facilitate the HEPA promotion; whereas lack of intersectoral collaboration and resources could be a limitation.

Conclusions
The results help to better understand the local HEPA policies, highlighting some barriers, facilitators and perspectives. Using a local HEPA policy analysis tool can provide evidence to support policymakers. These findings could be valuable to scale up the HEPA promotion at the local level.
O7-3 Young people Living, learning and growing - the impact of a year on independent boarding schools
Authors: Elkrog-Hansen Lise , Skovgaard Thomas 
Published: August 2022

Abstract

Background
This paper outlines a mixed methods research study conducted at three independent boarding schools (a uniquely Danish type of residential setting for young people between the ages of 14 to 18) that all focus on sport and physical activity. In total independent boarding schools attracts more than 30.000 students per year, which makes it a very popular choice for young people. Interestingly, this particular type of schools have not been researched much.
This study aims to provide an insight into the special qualities of Danish independent boarding schools and explore how a focus on sport and physical activity in relation to personal development of young people plays a role at three of these schools.

Methods
The analyses are based on an online survey distributed to 1020 students at the participating schools in March 2019. In total, 865 students answered the survey. The purpose of the survey was to collect quantitative data on background issues, the students' motives for choosing independent boarding school life and to gain an insight into what the students' perceived as the special qualities of living on such a school - typically for one year. The quantitative findings are enriched by empirical findings and conclusions from qualitative data generated via six MSc theses.

Results
The survey results show that students to a great extent choose an independent boarding school based on the sports program (73%), facilities (69%) and sport performance levels (51%). The students point out getting new friends (92%), being a part of a community (92%), learning to collaborate (91%) and solving conflicts (88%) as some of the special qualities of life at independent boarding schools. The qualitative analyses reveals that sense of community, social interaction with fellow students and the relationship between teachers and students are perceived as the main qualities of this type of school life. Furthermore, the analyses points out that sport and physical activity can both hinder and promote qualities as the ones mentioned.

Conclusion
The study contributes to new and important insights into a popular and unique type of school in Denmark, but more research is undoubtedly needed.
O8-2 Effects of the HEPA Oblomov methodology on primary school children
Authors: Franck Nicolas , Remacle Maurine , Cloes Marc , Mouton Alexandre 
Published: August 2022

Abstract

Background
If children are encouraged early in childhood to engage in a physically active lifestyle and if they are used to practice physical activity (PA) as children, they are likely to be more active as they grow up (Telama et al., 2014). Nevertheless, in Belgium, only 2% of children 6 to 9 years of age are able to reach PA international recommendations (Wijtzes et al., 2016). Fortunately, holistic school-focused initiatives can raise children's level of physical activity (Heath et al., 2012). Accordingly, the aim of the study was to scrutinise the influence of an innovative pedagogical approach on self-reported PA and lifestyle habits among elementary school children.

Methods
176 pupils (11-13) and 5 physical education (PE) teachers were recruited in the area of Liege. Those pupils took part in a 10 weeks intervention including one weekly session of PE. PE lessons are original since they combine High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), dramatization and health education. Assessments were performed before (T0), during (process analysis) and after the intervention (T1). Childrens' levels of PA were assessed with the PAQ-C, as their food habits were assessed with the Adolescent food habits Checklist. Children were also invited, before each session, to notify and share their good practices related to the health education activities proposed during the lesson.

Results
Results exposed significant improvements in self-reported PA (3,09 to 3,26 scores; p &gt; 0,000). As we sort out results by gender, we noticed higher improvements among girls. In contrast, we observed a slight and non-significant decrease in children's food habits (13,88 to 13,55 scores; p = 0,24). On over 400 good practices collected, half were related to physical activity and hydration. By involving physical and psychosocial objectives, the study is expected to provide a deeper understanding of the impact of this teaching method on children.

Conclusion
As Oblomov pedagogy seems to have the potential to generate health basic knowledge as well as pleasure of being physically active, it could be extended to other various settings such as obesity prevention. This method will also be shared with PE teachers in Belgium, as part of the PE curriculum reform in Belgium.
O8-3 A school-based quasi-experimental intervention to improve students' motor competence and physical fitness
Authors: Huhtiniemi Mikko , Salin Kasper , Jaakkola Timo 
Published: August 2022

Abstract

Background
Previous research has shown that school can be an influential context to promote students' physical activity engagement, physical fitness, and motor competence. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a 5-month-long intervention program that aimed to increase students' motor competence and physical fitness during school days.

Methods
A quasi-experimental intervention design with pre- and post-tests was implemented. Altogether 325 Finnish Grade 5 (Mage = 11.26, SD = .33) students from five schools participated in the study. At the beginning of the study, students were divided into experimental and control groups on purpose. The intervention consisted of three components: a) weekly 20 minutes sessions of guided training during a regular PE lesson, b) weekly 20 minutes sessions of guided training during recess and c) daily 5 minutes long activity breaks during academic lessons. Intervention activities aimed to increase different elements of physical fitness and motor competence. One week before and one week after the intervention period students' physical fitness levels were measured by 20-meter shuttle run (cardiorespiratory fitness), curl-up and push-up (muscular fitness) tests, and motor competence by 5-leaps (locomotor skills) and throwing-catching-combination (object control skills) tests.

Results
Repeated measures MANOVA indicated that there was a multivariate interaction effect between experimental and control groups over time (F [5, 222] = 7.52, p=.000, partial η2=.145). Moreover, univariate analysis revealed that students in the experimental group performed significantly better in 20-meter shuttle run test (F [1, 226] = 21,9, p=.000, partial η2=.088), curl-up (F [1, 226] = 4,9, p=.028, partial η2=.021), push-up (F [1, 226] = 15,5, p=.000, partial η2=.064) and throwing-catching-combination (F [1, 226] = 4,0, p=.046, partial η2=.017). There were no differences between experimental and control groups in 5-leaps test (F [1, 226] = 0.003 p=.958, partial η2=.000).

Conclusions
The intervention program appeared to be effective in increasing students' cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, and object control skills. This indicates that guided school-based physical activity programs can be influential in promoting physical fitness and motor competence among school children.
O9-2 Participants' and leaders' experiences of a family-based health promotion programme: A Healthy Generation
Authors: Andermo Susanne , Olin Susanna , Hellénius Mai-Lis , Nordenfelt Anja , Lidin Matthias , Nyberg Gisela 
Published: August 2022

Abstract

Background
Family-based interventions may be a promising solution to increase children's physical activity, but there is a lack of knowledge on how to facilitate such interventions, specifically in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas. The aim of this study was to explore participants' and leader's experiences of the content and delivery of the family-based programme A Healthy Generation.

Method
A Healthy Generation is a health-promoting programme, for families with children in grade 2 (8-9 years) including siblings. Intervention components are: activity sessions, parental support groups, healthy meals and health information. The programme is delivered twice a week for one school year in collaboration with local municipalities, health coordinators and a variation of invited sport organisations in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas. Data was collected through participant observations during activity sessions, interviews with leaders (n = 11), and four focus groups with parents (n = 27) who had participated in the programme. Data was transcribed verbatim and analysed using content analysis.

Results
Leaders' and participants' experienced the programme to have an appealing ?Family-concept for joy, activity and integration?. The variation of activities provided opportunities and challenges to new interests, and the family approach were perceived as valuable for parental engagement and integration. To be ?A suitable programme for all participants?, activities directed to whole families needed to be simple and fun to keep all participants engaged, but also provide a progression for learning. Free and locally situated activities, meals and equipment for whole families facilitated participation, whereas lack of time and socio-cultural differences were barriers. The programme delivery consisted of ?A fruitful leadership collaboration? where health coordinators played an important role as coordinators of a heterogeneous group, so the invited leaders could focus on the content of their sport. They also provided participants with continuity and important reminders for participation during and in-between activity sessions.

Conclusions
Participants' and leaders' experiences of a family-based health promoting programme give insight to the importance of local involvement, collaborative leadership and a well-adjusted family programme for health promotion. The study also draws attention to opportunities and barriers for increased integration through health promotion aimed at families in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas.
O9-5 Workplace sitting associated with self-rated perceived global health
Authors: Kallings Lena V , Blom Victoria , Andersson Gunnar , Wallin Peter , Ekblom-Bak Elin 
Published: August 2022

Abstract

Introduction
Total self-reported sitting time is associated with higher risk for cardiometabolic disease and mortality, while breaks in prolonged sitting has positive cardiometabolic effects. However, less is known about the associations of domain specific sitting and breaks at work and self-rated global health, likewise if physical activity could influence the associations.

Methods
36,120 adults (42% women) from the Swedish working population who participated in a nationwide occupational health service screening 2014 -2018 were included in this cross-sectional study. Sitting duration and frequency of breaking sitting time at work, self-rated global health, exercise, leisure time sitting, diet, smoking and stress were self-reported. Cardiorespiratory fitness was estimated by a submaximal cycle test and BMI assessed through physical examination. Occupation was classified to requiring university competence or not. Logistic regression modelling assess OR (95% CI) associated between poor global health and decreased levels of workplace sitting and increased breaks in workplace sitting.

Results
Having poor perceived global health was associated with increasing levels of workplace sitting, OR 0.65 (0.57-0.74) for sitting 75% of the time vs. sitting almost all time. Association were found between having poor perceived global health and lower frequency of breaking up workplace sitting every 30 minutes, in people sitting more than half of their working time, OR 0.60 (0.51-0.69) for occasionally vs. seldom breaking up sitting. The association were affected by sex, type of work, exercise habits, and sitting during leisure time. When sitting almost all the time OR for poor global health was 0.48 (0.39-0.60) for regular exerciser vs. no regular exercise. Within the no regular exercise group the OR 0.75 (0.63-0.89) for having poor global health was lower if not sitting almost all the time.

Conclusion
Sitting almost all the time at work and not taking breaks, are associated with increased risk for perceived poor global health. The associations are affected by sex, type of job, exercise habits and sitting during leisure time. People who have to sit almost all their time at work, should be recommended to exercise on regular weekly bases and/or decrease their leisure time sitting to reduce the risk for poor health.
P01-01 Assessment of local governments’ involvement in sport and physical activity policy promotion – LoGoPAS project
Authors: Sandu Petru , Chereches Razvan Mircea , Papiu Antonia , Gelius Peter , Abu-Omar Karim , Takeda Noriko , Oida Yukio , Onatsu Tanja , Tuunanen Katariina 
Published: August 2022

Abstract

Background
The involvement of local governments in physical activity (PA) promotion represents a key factor to drive change at grassroots level, based on identified specific needs and solutions, tailored to each local context (needs, resources, etc.). The aim of LoGoPAS, Erasmus + Sport co-financed project (2020-2021), is to assess, promote and support local governments' involvement in PA (policy) promotion.

Methods
A mixed methods approach has been put in place (including thematic document analysis of grey literature, semi-structured stakeholder interviews, group consensus methodologies) to explore and analyze the current legally binding and voluntary activities of local goverments in PA (policy) promotion. The study is being conducted at local level in Finland, France, Germany, Japan and Romania. Already validated instruments to evaluate local PA policy, such as L-PAT (Local Policy Audit Tool), Capla SANTE or TEAviisari will be used to harmonize data collected from each partner country, at local level.

Results
Locally collected data from partner countries reveal significant differences in the organization and delivery of PA related policies with more regulations and structures in the western countries (e.g. Germany or Finland) and more opportunistic and mixed approach (related to the purpose of the PA related projects) in Romania. Also, the currently available instruments for evaluation of local PA policies (those used for data harmonization in our project - see methods section) can benefit from additions in order to capture the complexities of the engagement of local governments in PA promotion.

Conclusion
Although the roles of local governments in PA promotion has been widely acknowledged (e.g. by WHO or the European Comission), there are currently few hands-on instruments for policy-makers and other actors at local level to advance PA promotion agenda and activities. Approaches tailored to local contexts may help engage local governments, while international networking may foster the exchange of experiences and help optimize interventions.
P01-04 The importance of local organizational and leadership capacity to support Danish school heads in the implementation of a national physical activity school requirement
Authors: Nielsen Jonas Vestergaard , Koch Sofie , Skovgaard Thomas 
Published: August 2022

Abstract

Background
Regular physical activity (PA) strengthens both the physical, psychological and social health in children and young people. Furthermore, research show that PA is beneficial for academic related outcomes. In 2014, the Danish government introduced a wide-ranging reform of primary and lower secondary education that applied to all public schools. A distinctive feature was that it became mandatory for schools to deliver an average of 45 minutes of daily PA. Local school heads and the school's capacity for change is considered key to deliver such a policy-driven requirement. Thus, the aim of this study is to explore the ability of schools to implement the stated requirement of 45 minutes of daily PA. There is special focus on the role and impact of leadership by school heads.

Methods
Eleven semi-structured interviews were conducted across eleven Danish schools. Respondents were school staff with management responsibilities (leading teachers with managerial duties, deputy heads and school heads). Thematic analyses were performed, focusing on factors relating to local organizational and leadership capacity.

Results
Three main factors were found to support the local leader's ability to the implement the mandatory daily PA: i) local school culture, values, and norms; ii) staff skillset and school resources; iii) existing work routines and systems.

Conclusion
Results indicate that local school heads are central in converting the Danish school requirement of 45 minutes of daily PA into local action. Future PA programs could benefit from focusing specifically on engaging school heads, as they can both help advance broad ambitions into concrete goals, secure supportive structures and organize the implementation strategy within the local setting. In connection with this heads must be able to rely on sufficient organizational ad administrative components to ensure quality delivery. This entails building sufficient competencies among relevant staff groups on, for instance, how to incorporate PA in daily practice as well as allocate work hours for further development of such practices. Also, assigning a local PA ambassadors is highlighted as an important implementation factor. The ambassadors can help build and disseminate knowledge and support the school head's strategy and prioritization in relation to school-based PA.