scholarly journals Physically Active Breaks in the Teaching Process

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 235-242
Author(s):  
Ivan Holik ◽  
Vesna Štemberger ◽  
Petra Pejić Papak ◽  
Vilko Petrić ◽  
Matea Kitak
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Educational Achievement ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Teaching Process ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Active Breaks ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this research is to study the impact of physically active breaks, accompanied by video materials, on the level of pupils’ educational achievement and their attitudes toward physically active breaks during the teaching process in the classroom. The research lasted for two months, and the apposite sample consisted of a total of 38 pupils aged 10 to 11. The influence of physically active breaks on the educational achievement was estimated by the percentage of correct answers in the tasks of mathematics, while the Croatian version of the questionnaire Attitudes towards the Physical Activity Scale (APAS) was used for evaluating the attitudes toward physically active breaks with video materials. Differ ences between the initial and final measuring inside the same group were tested by the Student’s dependent sample t-test, while for differences between the experimental and control group the Student’s independent sample t-test was used. The obtained results showed that the ability to solve mathematical tasks in the experimental group has significantly improved when compared to the control one and that physically active breaks have a positive influence on the pupils’ attitudes toward physical activity. The implementation of physically active breaks into teaching has an impact on pupils’ productivity in the educational process, while at the same time their need for movement is fulfilled.

scholarly journals PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN MEDIA MOOD BOARD TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN DESAIN BUSANA PADA MAHASISWA PENDIDIKAN TEKNIK BUSANA

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 121
Author(s):  
Afif Ghurub Bestari ◽  
Ishartiwi Ishartiwi
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
T Test ◽  
Fashion Design ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Group Design ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Learning By Using

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji (1) perbedaan pengaruh pembelajaran Desain Busana menggunakan media mood board dan media contoh gambar desain busana terhadap kreativitas dan hasil belajar Desain Busana mahasiswa;  (2) pengaruh positif pembelajaran Desain Busana dengan menggunakan media mood board dibandingkan menggunakan media contoh gambar desain busana terhadap kreativitas desain busana mahasiswa; (3) pengaruh positif pembelajaran Desain Busana dengan menggunakan media mood board dibandingkan dengan menggunakan media contoh gambar desain busana terhadap hasil belajar desain busana mahasiswa. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuasi eksperimen dengan desain Pretest-Posttest, Nonequivalent Control Group Design. Penelitian ini menggunakan kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol. Populasi penelitian adalah mahasiswa kelas A dan D semester 2 di Pendidikan Teknik Busana FT UNY. Hasil t-test menunjukkan pretest mahasiswa kelas kontrol dan kelas eksperimen hampir sama. Data hasil belajar posttestmenunjukkan selisih skor rata-rata antara kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol berkategori sangat tinggi. Berdasarkan hasil nilai rata-rata diperoleh bahwa terjadi peningkatan hasil kreativitas mahasiswa yang signifikan.Kata kunci: media mood board, hasil belajar, desain busana THE IMPACT OF USING MOOD BOARD MEDIA TO  FASHION DESIGN KNOWLEDGE ON FASHION  DESIGN ENGINEERING STUDENTSAbstractThis research aimed to examine (1) the effect of differences in learning to use media Fashion Design mood board and fashion design drawings media examples in creativity and Fashion Design student learning outcomes; (2) the positive influence of learning by using media Fashion Design mood board than using media examples fashion design drawings for the creativity of fashion design students; (3) a positive influence of learning by using media Fashion Design mood board compared to using the media sample images for learning outcomes of Fashion Design student. This research is a quasi-experimental research with pretest-posttest design, Nonequivalent Control Group Design. This research uses experimental class and control class. The research population was a student of class A and D in the 2nd half of Technical Fashion Education Faculty of Engineering, Yogyakarta State of University. t-test results indicate student pretest control class and experimental class is almost the same. Data posttest study results show the difference in average scores between the experimental class and control class category is very high. Based on the results of the average value obtained that an increase in the creativity of the students are significant.Keywords: fashion mood boards, learning outcomes, fashion design

scholarly journals Sedentary Death Syndrome

2004 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 447-460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon J. Lees ◽  
Frank W. Booth
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Scientific Basis ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Public Health Burden ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Active Controls

Sedentary death syndrome (SeDS) is a major public health burden due to its causing multiple chronic diseases and millions of premature deaths each year. Despite the impact of physical inactivity, very little is known about the actual causes of physical inactivity-induced chronic diseases. It is important to study the mechanisms underlying molecular changes related to physical inactivity in order to better understand the scientific basis of individualized exercise prescription and the rapies for chronic diseases, and to support improved public health efforts by providing molecular proof that physical inactivity is an actual cause of chronic diseases. Physical activity has a genetic basis. A subpopulation of genes, which have functioned to support physical activity for survival through most of humankind's existence, require daily exercise to maintain long-term health and vitality. Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is an example of a SeDS condition, as it is almost entirely preventable with physical activity. To determine the true role of physical inactivity in the development and progression of T2D, information is presented which indicates that comparisons should be made to physically active controls, rather than sedentary controls, as this population is the healthiest. Use of sedentary subjects as the control group has led to potentially misleading interpretations. If physically active individuals were designated as the control group, a different interpretation would have been drawn. It is thought that there is no difference in GLUT4 concentration between T2D and sedentary groups. However, GLUT4 expression is higher in active controls than in sedentary and T2D groups. Therefore, to obtain causal mechanisms for SeDS in order to allow for scientifically based prevention and therapy strategies, physically active subjects must serve as the control group. Key words: physical inactivity, chronic diseases, diabetes, glucose

scholarly journals Physically active lessons in schools and their impact on physical activity, educational, health and cognition outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 54 (14) ◽  
pp. 826-838 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Norris ◽  
Tommy van Steen ◽  
Artur Direito ◽  
Emmanuel Stamatakis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Educational Outcomes ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Risk Of Bias ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
The Impact

ObjectiveThis review provides the first meta-analysis of the impact of physically active lessons on lesson-time and overall physical activity (PA), as well as health, cognition and educational outcomes.DesignSystematic review and meta-analysis of controlled studies. Six meta-analyses pooled effects on lesson-time PA, overall PA, in-class educational and overall educational outcomes, cognition and health outcomes. Meta-analyses were conducted using the metafor package in R. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane tool for risk of bias.Data sourcesPubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, ERIC and Web of Science, grey literature and reference lists were searched in December 2017 and April 2019.Studies eligibility criteriaPhysically active lessons compared with a control group in a randomised or non-randomised design, within single component interventions in general school populations.Results42 studies (39 in preschool or elementary school settings, 27 randomised controlled trials) were eligible to be included in the systematic review and 37 of them were included across the six meta-analyses (n=12 663). Physically active lessons were found to produce large, significant increases in lesson-time PA (d=2.33; 95% CI 1.42 to 3.25: k=16) and small, increases on overall PA (d=0.32; 95% CI 0.18 to 0.46: k=8), large, improvement in lesson-time educational outcomes (d=0.81; 95% CI 0.47 to 1.14: k=7) and a small improvement in overall educational outcomes (d=0.36; 95% CI 0.09 to 0.63: k=25). No effects were seen on cognitive (k=3) or health outcomes (k=3). 25/42 studies had high risk of bias in at least two domains.ConclusionIn elementary and preschool settings, when physically active lessons were added into the curriculum they had positive impact on both physical activity and educational outcomes. These findings support policy initiatives encouraging the incorporation of physically active lessons into teaching in elementary and preschool setting.Trial registration numberCRD42017076933.

scholarly journals Health Academy Program and physical activity levels in Brazilian state capitals

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Thania Mara Teixeira Rezende Faria ◽  
Stephan Brenner ◽  
Andreas Deckert ◽  
Alex Antonio Florindo ◽  
Gregore Iven Mielke
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Gender Inequity ◽  
Brazilian State ◽  
The Impact

The objective of this study was to analyze the impact of a community-based physical activity program, the Health Academy Program (Academia da Saúde or PAS), on leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) among the population living at the Brazilian state capitals. We pooled individual data from the National Surveillance for Protective and Risk Factors for Chronic Diseases (VIGITEL) between 2006 and 2016 and estimated odds ratios according to levels of exposure by using a multilevel logistic regression. Total sample was composed of 572,437 individuals. In the initial model, chances of reaching sufficient LTPA was 1.20 (95%CI: 1.16-1.25) times higher among individuals exposed since 2011. In the analyses adjusted for year, sex, age and education, this probability was only 1.04 (95%CI: 1.00-1.08) times higher among exposed individuals. Odds of reaching recommended LTPA was 1.09 (95%CI: 1.04-1.15) times higher among women exposed since 2011 as compared to women in the control group with no exposure. No other statistically significant results were found. We conclude that the PAS cannot substantially affect whole populations. Yet it is possible to visualize a positive influence of the program on specific subgroups, pointing to its potential to reduce gender inequity in LTPA practice. We recommend more tailored interventions before indistinctively scaling up the program, as well as we suggest better monitoring for large scale evaluations.

scholarly journals Mobile-application Intervention on Physical Activity of Pregnant Women in Iran During the COVID-19 Epidemic in 2020

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neda Kiani ◽  
Asiyeh Pirzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: Considering the low level of physical activity in pregnant women in the COVID-19 pandemic period and on the other hand the benefits of mobile app learning, we decided to conduct a study to determine the impact of educational intervention based on mobile app on physical activity in pregnant women.Methods: The present study was quasi-experimental and examined 93 pregnant women aged 16 to 20 weeks of gestation. Sampling was done on pregnant women participating in the childbirth preparation classes in Isfahan. We used the validated and reliable questionnaire including perceived benefits, perceived barriers, perceived enjoyment, perceived social support and Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ). The intervention was based on mobile app and the content of the application contained 12 main domains such as : description of physical activity and benefits and barriers of exercise in the pregnancy, different types of proper pregnancy exercise , planning for exercise, different types of exercise. Finally, data were analyzed using SPSS20 and the Chi-square test, independent t-test Paired t-test were employed. The significance level was considered to be less than 0.05.Results: The results showed that after the intervention based on mobile app, the mean score of perceived benefits and enjoyment were significantly higher than before the intervention in the intervention group. Finally total mean score of physical activity significantly increased in the intervention group, while the change decreased in the control group.Conclusion: The results indicated that the use of mobile app can be used to promote physical activity in pregnant women. Therefore, it is recommended that mobile app education should apply with face-to-face classes in health centers for physical activity in pregnant women in pandemic situation.

scholarly journals The Effect of a Physical Activity Coaching Intervention on Accelerometer-Measured Sedentary Behaviours in Insufficiently Physically Active Ambulatory Hospital Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 5543
Author(s):  
Stephen Barrett ◽  
Stephen Begg ◽  
Paul O′Halloran ◽  
Michael Kingsley
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Sedentary Behaviours ◽  
Coaching Intervention ◽  
Hospital Patients ◽  
Sedentary Bouts ◽  
Objectively Measured ◽  
The Impact

Little is known about the impact that physical activity (PA) coaching interventions have on sedentary behaviours. The aim of this study was to investigate if a coaching intervention that increases PA coincidentally influences objectively measured sedentary time in insufficiently physically active adults. We recruited 120 insufficiently physically active ambulatory hospital patients and randomized them to either receive a PA coaching intervention designed to increase objectively measured moderate-to-vigorous-intensity PA (MVPA) or be part of a control group. Participants wore an accelerometer for seven days at baseline, post-intervention (three months) and follow-up (nine months). Changes in the average length of sedentary bouts, proportion of time in sedentary behaviours and number of sedentary bouts were evaluated using mixed-model ANOVAs. At baseline, both groups undertook 67 ± 13 sedentary bouts and spent 69% ± 6% of their time in sedentary behaviours. Compared with control, the intervention group decreased the number of sedentary bouts by 24% and the proportion of time in sedentary behaviours by 7% (p < 0.001). Significant changes were not observed between the groups for average length of sedentary bouts. The PA intervention led to a decrease in the number of sedentary bouts and proportion of time in sedentary behaviours. Future research should investigate PA coaching interventions designed to target simultaneous changes in MVPA and sedentary behaviours.

scholarly journals Impact of Work and Recreational Physical Activity on Prediabetes Condition among U.S. Adults: NHANES 2015–2016

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1378
Author(s):  
Lenin Pazmino ◽  
Wilmer Esparza ◽  
Arian Ramón Aladro-Gonzalvo ◽  
Edgar León
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Hemoglobin A1c ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Recreational Physical Activity ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Hba1c Test ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
The Impact

More minutes of physical activity (PA) accumulated during a day are associated with a lower risk of diabetes mellitus type 2. However, it is less known if distinct dimensions of PA can produce a different protective effect in the prevention of prediabetes. The aim of this study was to analyze the impact of work and recreational PA on prediabetes among U.S. adults during the period 2015–2016 using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database. Individuals (n = 4481) with hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test values of 5.7% to 6.4% were included. A logistic regression multivariate-adjusted analysis was conducted to estimate the association between the odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of prediabetes, with work and recreational PA. The prevalence of prediabetes among U.S. adults was lower in physically active individuals both at work (~24%) and recreational (~21%) physical activities compared to individuals who were not physically active (27 to 30%). Individuals lacking practice of recreational PA had a high risk of prediabetes (OR = 1.26, 95% CI: 1.080 to 1.466). PA may be a protective factor for prediabetes conditions depending on gender, age, ethnic group, waist circumference, and thyroid disease.

scholarly journals Impact of Regular Physical Activity on Aortic Diameter Progression in Paediatric Patients with Bicuspid Aortic Valve

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emanuele Monda ◽  
◽  
Adelaide Fusco ◽  
Alessandro Della Corte ◽  
Martina Caiazza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Ascending Aorta ◽  
Regular Physical Activity ◽  
Aortic Diameter ◽  
Sinus Of Valsalva ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Aorta Diameter ◽  
Sedentary Subjects

AbstractPatients with bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) have an increased risk of aortic dilation and aortic dissection or rupture. The impact of physical training on the natural course of aortopathy in BAV patients remains unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of regular physical activity on aortic diameters in a consecutive cohort of paediatric patients with BAV. Consecutive paediatric BAV patients were evaluated and categorized into two groups: physically active and sedentary subjects. Only the subjects with a complete 2-year follow-up were included in the study. To evaluate the potential impact of physical activity on aortic size, aortic diameters were measured at the sinus of Valsalva and mid-ascending aorta using echocardiography. We defined aortic diameter progression the increase of aortic diameter ≥ 10% from baseline. Among 90 BAV patients (11.5 ± 3.4 years of age, 77% males), 53 (59%) were physically active subjects. Compared to sedentary, physically active subjects were not significantly more likely to have > 10% increase in sinus of Valsalva (13% vs. 8%, p-value = 0.45) or mid-ascending aorta diameter (9% vs. 13%, p-value = 0.55) at 2 years follow-up, both in subjects with sinus of Valsalva diameter progression (3.7 ± 1.0 mm vs. 3.5 ± 0.8 mm, p-value = 0.67) and in those with ascending aorta diameter progression (3.0 ± 0.8 mm vs. 3.2 ± 1.3 mm, p-value = 0.83). In our paediatric cohort of BAV patients, the prevalence and the degree of aortic diameter progression was not significantly different between physically active and sedentary subjects, suggesting that aortic dilation is unrelated to regular physical activity over a 2-year period.

Behavioural interventions yield electricity savings among high-income households in Johannesburg, South Africa

2021 ◽  
pp. 0958305X2110443
Author(s):  
Stephanie P Williams ◽  
Gladman Thondhlana ◽  
Harn Wei Kua
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Electricity Consumption ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
High Income ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Behavioural Interventions ◽  
Electricity Use ◽  
Size Number ◽  
Electricity Saving ◽  
The Impact

The societal benefits of addressing wasteful electricity use practices through behavioural interventions are now well-established. Surprisingly, in South Africa, where the economy is highly dependent on fossil fuel (coal) for electricity generation, this subject remains little studied and understood. The residential sector is a major electricity consumer, and high-income households, in particular, use a substantial proportion of total electricity with serious adverse impacts on grid stability and the environment, which can disproportionately affect the poor. Using a field-based experiment, this study examines the impact of behavioural interventions on household electricity savings and the determinants of success among high-income households in Johannesburg, South Africa. Over the intervention period, households exposed to a combination of electricity-saving information, frequent reminders and feedback on monthly electricity-saving performance showed mean electricity savings of about 1.5%, ranging from 2% to 4% of electricity, while households in the control group showed increased electricity consumption by approximately 11%. Out of all the demographic and personal value factors considered, age, achievement and benevolence promoted electricity savings, while household size, number of rooms, baseline electricity consumption and security inhibited savings. The findings empirically validate the impact of behavioural interventions on, and the positive influence of, personal values in promoting participation in electricity-saving actions within households.

scholarly journals Augmented Rehabilitation Program for Young Patients Following Total Hip Arthroplasty

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Negm ◽  
Milad Yavarai ◽  
Gian Jhangri ◽  
Robert Haennel ◽  
Allyson Jones
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Young Patients ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
The Impact

Abstract BackgroundThe increase rate seen in Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) for younger patients has implications for future rehabilitation demands for primary and revision THA surgery. This study aims to determine the impact of a 6-week post-operative rehabilitation program designed for THA patients ≤ 60 years on physical activity (PA) and function compared to age- and a sex-matched control group received usual postoperative care at 12-week post-THA. MethodsIn this quasi-experimental study, a cohort of THA candidates was recruited during their 6-week postoperative visit to their surgeons. The out-patient rehabilitation program consisted of 12 structured exercise classes (2 hrs/class) over 6 weeks. Physical activity was assessed using Sense Wear Pro ArmbandTM [SWA]. Participants completed the Hip Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS), and THA satisfaction questionnaire before and immediately after the intervention. ResultsThe intervention group took significantly more steps/day at the follow-up compared to baseline. The intervention group had a higher mean change in the number of weekly PA bouts than the control group. Within the intervention groups, all HOOS subscales were significantly higher at the follow-up compared to baseline. ConclusionThe augmented rehabilitation program may have immediate effects on pain relief and symptom reduction for patients (≤60 years) following THA.

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