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Innovations in Sport, Physical Activity and Exercise from Childhood to Older Adult

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Sport and Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 August 2023) | Viewed by 8638

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Dr. Luis Leitão

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Sciences and Technology Department, Superior School of Education, Polytechnic Institute of Setubal, 2910-761 Setúbal, Portugal
Interests: physical activity; human health; older adults; strength; crossfit; biomechanics of sport and physical activity; exercise physiology
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Dr. Teresa Figueiredo

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Department of Science and Technology, Superior Schoool of Education, Polytecnic Institute os Setubal, Setúbal, Portugal
Interests: motor learning; motor learning and motor control; motion perception; motor cognition; motor behavior; motor development; learning; motor control; learning and memory; adult learning
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Dr. Hugo Louro

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Department of Sport Sciences, Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior, 2040-413 Rio Maior, Portugal
Interests: biomechanics; sport science; muscle strength; kinematics; variability; exercise; physical fitness; exercise science
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Prof. Dr. José Carmelo Adsuar Sala

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Faculty of Sport Science, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain
Interests: health-related quality of life; health promotion; health education; physical and sports activities as a strategy to promote a healthy society; physical activity interventions; exercise training physical exercise; physical health; assessment of physical capacity; health; quality of life in groups of subjects and active lifestyle (elderly; children, type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s, etc.); balance and muscle strength; rehabilitation; osteoporosis; fall prevention; validity and reliability of physical fitness testing; active tourism; outdoor behavioral healthcare; wilderness therapy; forest bathing; shinrin-yoku
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Physical activity, exercise and sport represent major industries in developed countries. Sports facilities are increasingly popular; however, scientific knowledge on many issues related to physical activity and sport remains weak. This Special Issue aims to publish scientific articles related to the latest scientific evidence on physical activity, physical exercise and sport. We welcome the submission of contributions on the abovementioned topics in any of the following forms: reliability studies, validity studies, correlational studies, observational studies, study protocols, longitudinal studies, cross-sectional studies, case reports, qualitative studies, studies with discourse analysis, bibliometric reviews, narrative reviews, scoping reviews, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses.

You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Healthcare.

Dr. Luis Leitão
Dr. Teresa Figueiredo
Dr. Hugo Louro
Prof. Dr. José Carmelo Adsuar Sala
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. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly 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 2500 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

  • sports performance
  • health promotion
  • health and physical literacy
  • sports training
  • volume
  • intensity
  • internal and external load quantification
  • biomechanics of movement
  • active tourism
  • body composition and body mass index
  • healthy schools
  • active breaks
  • physically active learning
  • tissue oxidation
  • sports physiology
  • physically active senior centers
  • exercise referral scheme
  • physical activity and sport in children and adolescents
  • physical activity and sport in adults
  • physical activity and sport in older adults
  • physical activity and sport in octogenarians, nonagenarians and centenarians

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Differences in the Perception Regarding Inclusion Preparation among Teachers at Different Educational Stages
by Natalia Triviño-Amigo, Irene Polo-Campos, Santiago Gomez-Paniagua, Sabina Barrios-Fernandez, María Mendoza-Muñoz and Jorge Rojo-Ramos
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(4), 3420; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20043420 - 15 Feb 2023
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Inclusive education is fundamental, consisting of enabling all students, irrespective of their characteristics, to receive appropriate education and actively participate in school life. Teachers play an important role in this regard; thus, this study aims to analyze teachers’ perceptions regarding their preparation for [...] Read more.
Inclusive education is fundamental, consisting of enabling all students, irrespective of their characteristics, to receive appropriate education and actively participate in school life. Teachers play an important role in this regard; thus, this study aims to analyze teachers’ perceptions regarding their preparation for inclusion by assessing possible differences depending on the educational stage (early childhood, primary, or secondary education). A total of 1098 Spanish teachers, from Extremadura, responded to three dichotomic answers about their inclusive education preparation perception and the Evaluation of Teachers’ Inclusion Readiness (CEFI-R) questionnaire, a 19-item tool composed of four dimensions: (1) conception of diversity, (2) methodology, (3) support, and (4) community participation. Pearson’s chi-square test was used to assess differences between the dichotomous questions and educational stage; Kruskal–Wallis was used to determine whether the educational stage conditioned the CEFI-R dimensions responses, and the Spearman rho was used to test the association between age groups and the CEFI-R dimensions. Statistical differences were found between secondary education and preschool education and primary education teachers in the dimensions (1) conception of diversity, (2) methodology, and (3) support. Significant differences in dimension (4) community participation between preschool education teachers and secondary and primary education teachers were found. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Innovations in Sport, Physical Activity and Exercise from Childhood to Older Adult)
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Relationships between Physical Activity Frequency and Self-Perceived Health, Self-Reported Depression, and Depressive Symptoms in Spanish Older Adults with Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study
by Angel Denche-Zamorano, Jorge Perez-Gomez, Sabina Barrios-Fernandez, Rafael Oliveira, Jose C. Adsuar and João Paulo Brito
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(4), 2857; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20042857 - 06 Feb 2023
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Diabetes is one of the most prevalent noncommunicable diseases in the world. This disease can affect both physical and mental health in the population. This study analyzed the prevalence of Self-Perceived Health (SPH), self-reported depression, and depressive symptoms in comparison with the Physical [...] Read more.
Diabetes is one of the most prevalent noncommunicable diseases in the world. This disease can affect both physical and mental health in the population. This study analyzed the prevalence of Self-Perceived Health (SPH), self-reported depression, and depressive symptoms in comparison with the Physical Activity Frequency (PAF) reported by Spanish older adults with diabetes. A cross-sectional study was carried out with data from 2799 self-reported diabetic participants, all of whom were residents of Spain, aged 50–79 years, and included in the European Health Surveys carried out in Spain (EHIS) both in 2014 and 2020. The relationships between the variables were analysed with a chi-squared test. A z-test for independent proportions was performed to analyze differences in proportions between the sexes. A multiple binary logistic regression was carried out on the prevalence of depression. Linear regressions were performed on depressive symptoms and SPH. Dependent relationships were found between the SPH, self-reported depression, and depressive symptoms with PAF. Most of the very active participants reported a higher prevalence of self-reported depression. Physical inactivity increased the risk of depression, major depressive symptoms, and negative SPH. Full article
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Validation of a Questionnaire to Analyze Teacher Training in Inclusive Education in the Area of Physical Education: The CEFI-R Questionnaire
by Jorge Rojo-Ramos, María Mendoza-Muñoz, Santiago Gómez-Paniagua, Miguel Ángel García-Gordillo, Ángel Denche-Zamorano and Jorge Pérez-Gómez
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(3), 2306; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20032306 - 28 Jan 2023
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Inclusive education is a right that has captured the attention of public institutions, researchers, and teaching professionals around the world. The beliefs and perceptions of teachers are a fundamental axis in knowing the state of these professionals regarding this ethical principle, allowing them [...] Read more.
Inclusive education is a right that has captured the attention of public institutions, researchers, and teaching professionals around the world. The beliefs and perceptions of teachers are a fundamental axis in knowing the state of these professionals regarding this ethical principle, allowing them to develop and implement different strategies. This study aims to explore the reliability and factor structure of the Evaluation of Teachers’ Preparation for Inclusion (CEFI-R) questionnaire among physical education teachers. The sample consisted of 789 Spanish in-service teachers who completed the questionnaire to assess their readiness for inclusion in this subject. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses as well as reliability testing were carried out. A factor structure with four dimensions (conception of diversity, methodology, support, and community participation) was obtained. These dimensions consisted of 17 items with good and excellent goodness-of-fit values. In addition, a high reliability was obtained (Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.71−0.93). Therefore, the CEFI-R could be considered a valid and reliable tool to analyze physical education teachers’ perceptions of their preparedness for inclusive education. Full article
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A Cross-Sectional Study on the Associations between Depression and Anxiety, Medication Use for These Diseases and Physical Activity Level in Spanish People with Hypertension
by Angel Denche-Zamorano, Belinda Basilio-Fernández, Pedro Herrera-Guerrero, Miguel Angel Garcia-Gordillo, Antonio Castillo-Paredes, Jorge Rojo-Ramos, Santiago Gómez-Paniagua and Sabina Barrios-Fernandez
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(3), 1803; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20031803 - 18 Jan 2023
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Hypertension (HTN) has a high prevalence in the overall population, affecting people’s mental health. Physical Activity (PA) has proven to be an effective tool to improve mental health. This study analyzed the associations between Depression and Anxiety prevalence, medication use for these disorders [...] Read more.
Hypertension (HTN) has a high prevalence in the overall population, affecting people’s mental health. Physical Activity (PA) has proven to be an effective tool to improve mental health. This study analyzed the associations between Depression and Anxiety prevalence, medication use for these disorders (antidepressants and anxiolytics) and Physical Activity Level (PAL) in people with HTN. A cross-sectional study was conducted with data from the Spanish National Health Survey 2017 (ENSE2017) with a final sample of 3228 individuals over 15 years of age with HTN who resided in Spain. Data normality was assessed through the Kolmogorov–Smirnov test. Associations between Depression and Anxiety prevalence, antidepressant and anxiolytic use and PAL were studied using a chi-square test. Possible differences between Depression and Anxiety prevalence and medication use according to the PAL were analyzed with a z-test for independent proportions. Depression or Anxiety and antidepressant and anxiolytic use odds ratios (OR) were calculated for every PAL group, taking the “Very Active” group as a reference. Risk factors were evaluated using multiple binary logistic regression. Dependency relationships were found between Depression and Anxiety prevalence, antidepressant and anxiolytic use and PAL (p < 0.001). The Inactive group displayed the highest prevalence and medication use according to their PAL (p < 0.05). Higher ORs for Depression or Anxiety and pharmacological treatments used were also found in the Inactive group compared to the other PAL groups. Full article
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Effects of a Multicomponent Programme for Improving Physical and Psychological Health in Victims of Intimate Partner Violence: Study Protocol for a Randomised Control Trial
by Violeta Calle-Guisado, Jose Carmelo Adsuar, Sabina Barrios-Fernandez, María Mendoza-Muñoz, Laura Muñoz-Bermejo, Francisco Javier Domínguez-Muñoz, Luis Ortiz-González and Jorge Rojo-Ramos
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(4), 2815; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20042815 - 05 Feb 2023
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Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a public health problem that psychologically and physically affects the women who suffer from it. In this article, we propose an intervention protocol based on therapeutic tourism through adventure physical activities and psychological therapy that could improve the [...] Read more.
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a public health problem that psychologically and physically affects the women who suffer from it. In this article, we propose an intervention protocol based on therapeutic tourism through adventure physical activities and psychological therapy that could improve the psychological and physical health of women participants. We propose a randomized study where participants will be separated into two groups, control and experimental, and we will perform measurements including self-concept, self-image, depression, and perceived stress, combining these with physiological measurements of stress level by determining stress-related hormones (Cortisol and DHEA), as well as the overall cost-effectiveness of the program. All data collected at the end of the protocol will be statistically analysed. If the final data are positive and it is feasible, this protocol could be proposed as a measure for the treatment of the sequelae of victims of gender violence. Full article
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