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Physical Activity and Sport: Health Benefits and Contribution to Public Health

A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2024 | Viewed by 2018

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Sergio González-Espinosa

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Faculty of Health Sciences, International University of La Rioja, 26006 Logroño, Spain
Interests: scientist studying fitness and injury prevention
Dr. David Mancha-Triguero

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Department of Physical Education and Sport, Cardenal Spínola CEU Andalucía University, 41930 Sevilla, Spain
Interests: Scientist studying fitness and injury prevention

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Within the area of physical activity and sport, we can find a relationship between the benefits they bring to health and how this affects public health. This area of sports science is in continuous growth due to the rapid progress of the scientific community. This advance in the health benefits of physical activity and sports has repercussions for the whole of society, not just athletes.

Research in the field of health related to physical activity focuses on the comparison of the sedentary population with the active population, childhood obesity, economic savings in health with physical activity programs in adults, the relationship of high performance with physiological indicators and training load, etc.

Even though the scientific literature on the relationship between physical activity and health is extensive and continuously evolving, there are still research problems where current results are controversial. On many occasions, it may be due to the variety of the sample (children, adults, elite athletes, amateur athletes, the elderly) and the difficulty of the transversality of the results.

We are pleased to invite you to this Special Issue that relates physical activity and sports to health, the improvement and validity of the studies developed in different contexts and ages, as well as gender. In addition, the relationship between mental health and physical activity is a current issue.

This Special Issue aims to participation of established national and international references in the fields of sports science, psychology, education and health. It seeks to generate multiple contexts, understanding that the practice of sport and physical activity is a healthy habit that can favor progress at a therapeutic and preventive level based on the promotion of healthy lifestyles. For this, it is necessary to specify the scientific objectives for different contexts, improve the instruments related to data analysis, and look for studies that can be transversal in our field of knowledge.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following:

  • Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of the health area related to physical activity and sport;
  • Validation studies of existing intervention tools or programs;
  • Experimental or quasi-experimental studies that relate high performance to health markers;
  • Studies that compare the effect of physical activity in populations with disease;
  • Cross-sectional studies for the cultural adaptation of physical activity according to the country;
  • Studies on intervention programs that prevent health problems in children.

We look forward to receiving your contributions. 

Dr. Sergio González-Espinosa
Dr. David Mancha-Triguero
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Healthcare is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • disease prevention
  • health
  • physical activity
  • mental health
  • childhood diseases
  • elderly diseases
  • high-performance athletes
  • injury recovery
  • sports training methods
  • health markers

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Factors Influencing Injury Severity and Frequency among Korean Sports Participants in Their 20s and 30s
by Jeonga Kwon and Jusun Jang
Healthcare 2024, 12(6), 664; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12060664 - 15 Mar 2024
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This study aimed to explore the factors that affect the severity and number of sports injuries among Korean sports participants in their 20s and 30s. The data of 5118 lifestyle and professional athletes in their 20s and 30s were collected from a sports [...] Read more.
This study aimed to explore the factors that affect the severity and number of sports injuries among Korean sports participants in their 20s and 30s. The data of 5118 lifestyle and professional athletes in their 20s and 30s were collected from a sports safety survey conducted by the Korea Sports Safety Foundation in 2019. The characteristics of the study population were analyzed using descriptive analysis. Determinants of injury severity and frequency based on participants’ sex were identified using multivariate logistic regression analyses. The results show that among male sports participants, the type of athlete, knowledge of first aids, the physical condition, completing safety education, the skill level, and checking environmental factors were associated with injury severity. Among female sports participants, the type of athlete, the physical condition, performing finishing exercises, completing safety education, and the skill level were associated with injury severity. Additionally, among male sports participants, physical condition, completing safety education, skill level, participating in exercises according to one’s fitness level, and having an awareness of accident prevention methods were associated with injury frequency. Lastly, among female sports participants, drinking water during scheduled breaks, carrying water to stay hydrated, physical condition, completing safety education, and skill level were associated with injury frequency. Furthermore, being a lifestyle athlete, being in good physical condition, and having beginner or intermediate skills in one’s sport reduced injury severity among Korean sports participants in their 20s and 30s. Being in good physical condition, not completing safety education, and having beginner skills in one’s sport reduced the injury frequency among Korean sports participants in their 20s and 30s. These findings suggest that lifestyle and professional athletes should be aware of these factors and participate in sports activities in a manner that reduces injury severity and frequency. Moreover, these factors should be considered when developing strategies to prevent sport injuries in lifestyle and professional athletes and allow them to participate in sports activities safely. Full article
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Exploring the Role of Community Exercise Rehabilitation Centers through the Rehabilitation Experiences of Patients with Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Qualitative Study
by Dongjoo Park and Jiyoun Kim
Healthcare 2024, 12(1), 92; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12010092 - 30 Dec 2023
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We investigated the perception of community sport rehabilitation centers by examining the experiences of living lab participants and discussing the centers’ roles. From 50 living lab participants in the exercise rehabilitation center, in-depth interviews were conducted with the 10 among them (three males [...] Read more.
We investigated the perception of community sport rehabilitation centers by examining the experiences of living lab participants and discussing the centers’ roles. From 50 living lab participants in the exercise rehabilitation center, in-depth interviews were conducted with the 10 among them (three males and seven females) who had high participation rates and consented voluntarily. The data collected through participant observation and a review of the literature were analyzed through inductive categorization. The findings show the points as follows: (a) owing to inadequate cognitive and physical accessibility, the older population faced challenges in utilizing the center, causing deficiency in the requisite information and knowledge essential for effective rehabilitation; (b) human and material services, including older adult rehabilitation instructors, systematic management, and service platforms were provided to the participants through the centers; (c) after 12-week program operation, participants experienced improved physical health, and by engaging in the rehabilitation exercise services, developed positive perception of the center. Participants desired to continue with the program and were willing to recommend it to others. These findings emphasize the importance of specialized instructors to older-adults’ physical activities, implementing systematic data management and utilization practices, and the collaboration between healthcare institutions and local communities. This is particularly important because of the rapid rise in the older adult population. Full article
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