Physical Education (PE) is an essential compulsory school subject requiring focused andsustained development. This study examined the understanding of Quality Physical Education(QPE) from the perspective of PE professionals primarily entrusted with implementinginitiatives to develop QPE. A total of 2,191 individuals from 25 Asian cities participatedin this study. They completed a validated QPE questionnaire consisting of 49items distributed into eight dimensions. The variables of gender, work position, and yearsof experience were investigated in accounting for the differences in perceptions. The overallmean value for QPE was 7.32, with excellent internal consistency (a= .986). The resultsindicated similar trends in the perceptions of the QPE and evaluation of the itemsby professionals. No significant differences between genders and across work positionswere found. However, significant differences were found among perceptions dependingon the years of experience in teaching PE. Moreover, findings revealed the need for governmentalsupport for research in PE and collaborative work at the international andnational levels. This study contributes to the groundwork of policy analyses and strategicdevelopment in improving QPE in Asia.
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Promoting quality physical education (QPE), regarded as the best way to induce qualitylearning among children and adolescents, has received widespread attention. This studycontributes to the discourse on QPE by conducting a study in mainland China that involved437 physical education (PE) professionals from six administrative divisions of 30provinces. The research adopted the questionnaire initially developed by the QPE researchteam from the International Society for Comparative Physical Education andSport in 2018. Results indicated an overall mean of 7.39 in the QPE development. Thehighest mean score was 7.73 in the Skill Development and Bodily Awareness (SDBA) dimension,and the lowest was 7.14 in Plans for Feasibility and Accessibility of PE (PFAPE).PE professionals with less work experience scored higher on the overall development ofQPE and the eight dimensions. The QPE scores of East China and Central South Chinain all eight dimensions were significantly higher than those of Northwest China. Thesefindings indicate the importance of enhancing cognitive functioning strategies in developingQPE in mainland China. Recommendations include using a resource-input and intentionalintervention model to investigate the differences in QPE development amongthe regions in China.
{"title":"The Perception of Quality Physical Education in China","authors":"Walter Ho, Jiaxi Hu, Klaudia Rafael, Yang Yang Xie, Dilsad Ahmed, Min Liu, Tao Wang, Yimeng Wang","doi":"10.30819/iss.45-2.06","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30819/iss.45-2.06","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 Promoting quality physical education (QPE), regarded as the best way to induce quality\u0000learning among children and adolescents, has received widespread attention. This study\u0000contributes to the discourse on QPE by conducting a study in mainland China that involved\u0000437 physical education (PE) professionals from six administrative divisions of 30\u0000provinces. The research adopted the questionnaire initially developed by the QPE research\u0000team from the International Society for Comparative Physical Education and\u0000Sport in 2018. Results indicated an overall mean of 7.39 in the QPE development. The\u0000highest mean score was 7.73 in the Skill Development and Bodily Awareness (SDBA) dimension,\u0000and the lowest was 7.14 in Plans for Feasibility and Accessibility of PE (PFAPE).\u0000PE professionals with less work experience scored higher on the overall development of\u0000QPE and the eight dimensions. The QPE scores of East China and Central South China\u0000in all eight dimensions were significantly higher than those of Northwest China. These\u0000findings indicate the importance of enhancing cognitive functioning strategies in developing\u0000QPE in mainland China. Recommendations include using a resource-input and intentional\u0000intervention model to investigate the differences in QPE development among\u0000the regions in China.\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":40315,"journal":{"name":"International Sports Studies","volume":"50 19","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-12-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138949581","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Japan initiated the latest curriculum reform in physical education (PE) to cultivate a desirableprogramme for students and improve quality physical education (QPE). Thisstudy invited 221 PE teachers (53.4% males and 45.3% females) from Tokyo and Hiroshimato demonstrate their perceptual understanding of the QPE situation in Japan. Thevalidated 'Global Index of Quality Physical Education' questionnaire (Ho et al., 2021)was used for data collection. The overall QPE score was 6.37 points out of 10. The lowestscoreddimensions were Plans for Feasibility and Accessibility of PE (5.05) and GovernmentalInput for PE (5.37). There were no significant differences in the perspectives onoverall QPE among genders and different years of experience between PE teachers andprofessionals. Significant differences in perspectives on QPE were evident between PEteachers and professionals working in Tokyo and Hiroshima and between job positions.The discussion focuses on the marginal success of the situation in QPE in Japan, resultingfrom the socioeconomic barriers of a masculinity culture, gender stereotyping, and citydifferences in financial situation. The paper discusses the gaps and differences of QPE inJapan and the development implications of quality PE programmes.
{"title":"Socioeconomic Factors and Perceptual Gaps in Quality Physical Education in Japan","authors":"Walter Ho, Klaudia Rafael, Yang Yang Xie, Naoki Suzuki, Jiaxi Hu, Keyue Yan","doi":"10.30819/iss.45-2.05","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30819/iss.45-2.05","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 Japan initiated the latest curriculum reform in physical education (PE) to cultivate a desirable\u0000programme for students and improve quality physical education (QPE). This\u0000study invited 221 PE teachers (53.4% males and 45.3% females) from Tokyo and Hiroshima\u0000to demonstrate their perceptual understanding of the QPE situation in Japan. The\u0000validated 'Global Index of Quality Physical Education' questionnaire (Ho et al., 2021)\u0000was used for data collection. The overall QPE score was 6.37 points out of 10. The lowestscored\u0000dimensions were Plans for Feasibility and Accessibility of PE (5.05) and Governmental\u0000Input for PE (5.37). There were no significant differences in the perspectives on\u0000overall QPE among genders and different years of experience between PE teachers and\u0000professionals. Significant differences in perspectives on QPE were evident between PE\u0000teachers and professionals working in Tokyo and Hiroshima and between job positions.\u0000The discussion focuses on the marginal success of the situation in QPE in Japan, resulting\u0000from the socioeconomic barriers of a masculinity culture, gender stereotyping, and city\u0000differences in financial situation. The paper discusses the gaps and differences of QPE in\u0000Japan and the development implications of quality PE programmes.\u0000\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":40315,"journal":{"name":"International Sports Studies","volume":"1 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-12-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138952189","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The Republic of the Philippines has been striving for quality physical education (PE). Thecountry’s 2016 PE curriculum framework sought to optimise the promotion of active lifestyles,habitual behaviour in physical activities, and competency in physical development.This study explored the gap between PE professionals’ expectations and the reality ofquality physical education (QPE) in Mindanao. The ‘Global Index of Quality PhysicalEducation (GIQPE)’ survey was adopted to explore the practice of PE in schools fromthe perspectives of local PE teachers and professionals for PE curriculum development.Discussing whether their understanding of QPE is consistent with policies may help identifythe barriers to local PE development. This research involved 558 participants fromsix cities of Mindanao to assess the eight dimensions of QPE development: skill developmentand bodily awareness, facilities and norms in PE, quality teaching of PE, socialnorms and cultural practice, governmental input for PE, cognitive skill development, andhabituated behavior in physical activities. There was no statistically significant differencein QPE perceptions among the sexes, work experience, and positions. Differences appearedin all dimensions between the cities, with Marawi City achieving the lowest score.Sustainable peace against conflicts, sufficient national and local educational budget allocation,and efficient governance of local governments seem crucial to advancing QPEin Mindanao. A thorough investigation of PE in the country and a comparison of its developmentacross the three major islands of the Philippines is recommended to help establisha culturally nuanced approach to QPE development.
{"title":"Voices from PE Professionals in Mindanao: Expectations Underlying Quality Physical Education Development","authors":"Yang Yang Xie, Klaudia Rafael, Walter Ho, Mila Gallardo, Henry C. Daut, Michelle M. Layao, Atreju Mikhail A. Gallardo","doi":"10.30819/iss.45-2.04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30819/iss.45-2.04","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 The Republic of the Philippines has been striving for quality physical education (PE). The\u0000country’s 2016 PE curriculum framework sought to optimise the promotion of active lifestyles,\u0000habitual behaviour in physical activities, and competency in physical development.\u0000This study explored the gap between PE professionals’ expectations and the reality of\u0000quality physical education (QPE) in Mindanao. The ‘Global Index of Quality Physical\u0000Education (GIQPE)’ survey was adopted to explore the practice of PE in schools from\u0000the perspectives of local PE teachers and professionals for PE curriculum development.\u0000Discussing whether their understanding of QPE is consistent with policies may help identify\u0000the barriers to local PE development. This research involved 558 participants from\u0000six cities of Mindanao to assess the eight dimensions of QPE development: skill development\u0000and bodily awareness, facilities and norms in PE, quality teaching of PE, social\u0000norms and cultural practice, governmental input for PE, cognitive skill development, and\u0000habituated behavior in physical activities. There was no statistically significant difference\u0000in QPE perceptions among the sexes, work experience, and positions. Differences appeared\u0000in all dimensions between the cities, with Marawi City achieving the lowest score.\u0000Sustainable peace against conflicts, sufficient national and local educational budget allocation,\u0000and efficient governance of local governments seem crucial to advancing QPE\u0000in Mindanao. A thorough investigation of PE in the country and a comparison of its development\u0000across the three major islands of the Philippines is recommended to help establish\u0000a culturally nuanced approach to QPE development.\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":40315,"journal":{"name":"International Sports Studies","volume":"34 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-12-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138950091","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Physical Education (PE) as a school subject provides numerous health benefits. Thus, theUnited Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization has made PE a mandatorysubject in schools globally. However, PE has not yet been advocated adequately,leading to international concern among stakeholders. In particular, a decline in the advocationof PE programs has been reported in Iran. Therefore, this study identified the potentialstatements that could best describe the quality aspects of PE among professionalsin Iran. Furthermore, the perceptions of gender and professionals working in various jobswere measured regarding the quality dimensions of PE. Except for two items, professionalsidentified all the items to be potential for signifying QPE. Items in each subfactor wereseparately measured via exploratory factor analysis (EFA). The perceptions of gender andprofessionals who worked at different job positions were gauged using t-tests and analysisof variance (ANOVA). Furthermore, a 2 (gender: male XXABSTRACT female) × 3 (job positions: primaryschool vs. high school vs. university) Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA)was employed, which identified a significant interaction effect (Wilks' l = .92) among theprofessionals; however, η2 (= .038) had provided a medium effect. Significant differencesbetween male and female professionals were identified in all the subfactors. However,professionals at different job positions did not show any significant differences. The studythus provided a sound foundation for determining items for gauging the dimensions ofQPE among professionals in Iran. Nevertheless, significant sex differences for allQPE subfactors warrant future research to understand the underlying issues.
体育课（PE）作为一门学校课程，对健康大有裨益。因此，联合国教育、科学及文化组织已将体育课列为全球学校的必修课。然而，体育课尚未得到充分的提倡，这引起了国际上有关各方的关注。特别是在伊朗，据报道体育课程的普及率有所下降。因此，本研究确定了最能说明伊朗专业人员对体育课质量的潜在看法。此外，还测量了不同性别和从事不同工作的专业人员对体育质量方面的看法。除两个项目外，专业人员认为所有项目都有可能代表 QPE。通过探索性因子分析（EFA）对每个子因子中的项目进行了单独测量。采用 t 检验和方差分析（ANOVA）对不同性别和不同工作岗位的专业人员的看法进行了测量。此外，还采用了 2（性别：男性 XXABSTRACT 女性）×3（工作职位：小学 vs. 高中 vs. 大学）多变量方差分析（MANOVA），结果发现，专业人员之间存在显著的交互效应（Wilks' l = .92）；但是，η2（= .038）提供了中等效应。在所有子因素中，男性和女性专业人员之间均存在显著差异。然而，不同工作岗位的专业人员并没有显示出任何显著差异。因此，这项研究为确定用于衡量伊朗专业人员 QPE 各维度的项目奠定了坚实的基础。然而，所有 QPE 子因素都存在明显的性别差异，这就需要今后开展研究，以了解其背后的问题。
{"title":"Quality Physical Education Perceptions Among PE Professionals: an Exploratory Factor Analysis","authors":"Md. Dilsad Ahmed, Reza Heydari, Klaudia Rafael, Walter Ho, Mahdi Esfahani","doi":"10.30819/iss.45-2.07","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30819/iss.45-2.07","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 Physical Education (PE) as a school subject provides numerous health benefits. Thus, the\u0000United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization has made PE a mandatory\u0000subject in schools globally. However, PE has not yet been advocated adequately,\u0000leading to international concern among stakeholders. In particular, a decline in the advocation\u0000of PE programs has been reported in Iran. Therefore, this study identified the potential\u0000statements that could best describe the quality aspects of PE among professionals\u0000in Iran. Furthermore, the perceptions of gender and professionals working in various jobs\u0000were measured regarding the quality dimensions of PE. Except for two items, professionals\u0000identified all the items to be potential for signifying QPE. Items in each subfactor were\u0000separately measured via exploratory factor analysis (EFA). The perceptions of gender and\u0000professionals who worked at different job positions were gauged using t-tests and analysis\u0000of variance (ANOVA). Furthermore, a 2 (gender: male XXABSTRACT female) × 3 (job positions: primary\u0000school vs. high school vs. university) Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA)\u0000was employed, which identified a significant interaction effect (Wilks' l = .92) among the\u0000professionals; however, η2 (= .038) had provided a medium effect. Significant differences\u0000between male and female professionals were identified in all the subfactors. However,\u0000professionals at different job positions did not show any significant differences. The study\u0000thus provided a sound foundation for determining items for gauging the dimensions of\u0000QPE among professionals in Iran. Nevertheless, significant sex differences for all\u0000QPE subfactors warrant future research to understand the underlying issues.\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":40315,"journal":{"name":"International Sports Studies","volume":"13 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-12-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138948486","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The research on the measurement tool development for Quality Physical Education (QPE)started in 2010 with the collection of statements on QPE involving 436 professionals from44 countries. These statements were sorted into 105 items, and a two-stage content-validityprocess narrowed the number down to 65 items under eight dimensions. The selectionof 65 items served as the basis for developing the questionnaire survey in late 2014,with 1669 responses collected from physical education (PE) professionals across 24countries. The data were analysed by continent, and exploratory factor analysis (EFA)was adopted to exclude items with low factor loadings. The Asian model comprises 48items in eight dimensions and exhibits a good fit structure for research purposes. Thispattern differs from the structure of Europe and Latin America, in which fewer dimensionswere retained. The Asian model was independently accessed and matched expectationsfrom works by UNESCO and other vital documents for QPE improvement. The discoveryfacilitates the establishment of a good tool for QPE study. This paper shares thedifferent stages to inform initiatives for the quality development of PE in schools.
{"title":"Quality Physical Education (QPE) Measurement Tool Development","authors":"Walter Ho, Dilsad Ahmed, Klaudia Rafael, Rosa López de D’amico, B. Antala, Min Liu, Xiaoxi Dong, Yang Yang Xie","doi":"10.30819/iss.45-2.02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30819/iss.45-2.02","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 The research on the measurement tool development for Quality Physical Education (QPE)\u0000started in 2010 with the collection of statements on QPE involving 436 professionals from\u000044 countries. These statements were sorted into 105 items, and a two-stage content-validity\u0000process narrowed the number down to 65 items under eight dimensions. The selection\u0000of 65 items served as the basis for developing the questionnaire survey in late 2014,\u0000with 1669 responses collected from physical education (PE) professionals across 24\u0000countries. The data were analysed by continent, and exploratory factor analysis (EFA)\u0000was adopted to exclude items with low factor loadings. The Asian model comprises 48\u0000items in eight dimensions and exhibits a good fit structure for research purposes. This\u0000pattern differs from the structure of Europe and Latin America, in which fewer dimensions\u0000were retained. The Asian model was independently accessed and matched expectations\u0000from works by UNESCO and other vital documents for QPE improvement. The discovery\u0000facilitates the establishment of a good tool for QPE study. This paper shares the\u0000different stages to inform initiatives for the quality development of PE in schools.\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":40315,"journal":{"name":"International Sports Studies","volume":"60 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-12-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138952094","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Macao has had a history of practising ‘Laissez-faire’ (non-intervention) in school educationdevelopment. However, the city’s return to China in 1999 initiated an era ofchange in consideration of the future needs of its society. Therefore, a more responsiveapproach was adopted to improve the quality of school education. This study discussedthe strategies adopted for improving the provision of high-quality programmes, particularlyfor physical education (PE). A survey questionnaire was conducted for this study,with the participation of 84 professionals in the field of PE. The data reflected their perceptualunderstanding of recent developments in PE in Macao. A high perceptual indexin specific dimensions indicated a strategic pattern of prioritising initiatives in legislativeefforts: curriculum development and unification, academic learning time for PE, extracurricularactivities, school building, and teachers’ training. Emphasis on professionals’prevailing practices is an easy shortcut to success, but it leads to insufficient attentiontoward other important areas, such as students’ cognitive development in PE. This studyprovides evidence of strategic difficulties when priorities are partial to specific developmentalissues. This situation becomes a concern as complacency may overlook other essentialareas for progress in PE.
{"title":"From Decentralised to Centralised Education: Consequences for Quality Physical Education in Macao SAR","authors":"Walter Ho, Klaudia Rafael, Yang Yang Xie, Dilsad Ahmed, Ling Qin, Jiaxi Hu, Zhaojian Cai, Yimeng Wang, Keyue Yan, Rui Gao","doi":"10.30819/iss.45-2.08","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30819/iss.45-2.08","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 Macao has had a history of practising ‘Laissez-faire’ (non-intervention) in school education\u0000development. However, the city’s return to China in 1999 initiated an era of\u0000change in consideration of the future needs of its society. Therefore, a more responsive\u0000approach was adopted to improve the quality of school education. This study discussed\u0000the strategies adopted for improving the provision of high-quality programmes, particularly\u0000for physical education (PE). A survey questionnaire was conducted for this study,\u0000with the participation of 84 professionals in the field of PE. The data reflected their perceptual\u0000understanding of recent developments in PE in Macao. A high perceptual index\u0000in specific dimensions indicated a strategic pattern of prioritising initiatives in legislative\u0000efforts: curriculum development and unification, academic learning time for PE, extracurricular\u0000activities, school building, and teachers’ training. Emphasis on professionals’\u0000prevailing practices is an easy shortcut to success, but it leads to insufficient attention\u0000toward other important areas, such as students’ cognitive development in PE. This study\u0000provides evidence of strategic difficulties when priorities are partial to specific developmental\u0000issues. This situation becomes a concern as complacency may overlook other essential\u0000areas for progress in PE.\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":40315,"journal":{"name":"International Sports Studies","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-12-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138952190","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Understanding the association between personality traits and cortisol expression may assist in monitoring and managing mental health in athletes. This study used a singlegroup case study design to quantify the psychophysiological profiles of 26 male athletes from one professional Australian Rules football team (mean age 22.5 ± 4.3 years). Athletes completed salivary cortisol and personality measures. Results showed group mean baseline salivary cortisol levels of 5.7 nmol/L (SD = 3.56) ranging from 1.82 to 9.90 nmol/L. The BFI-10 data showed a mean of 3.92 (SD = 1.1) for the personality variable openness, conscientiousness scoring a mean of 4.73(SD = 1.8), extraversion with a mean of 4.69 with (SD = 1.7), a mean of 4.18(SD = 1.9) for agreeableness, and a mean of 4.42 (SD = 0.9) for neuroticism. However, Pearson's correlation coefficient showed no significant relationship between baseline cortisol and personality variables.
{"title":"Exploring the link between cortisol levels and personality traits among professional athletes","authors":"Billymo Rist, Anthea C Clarke, Tony Glynn, Alan J. Pearce","doi":"10.30819/iss.45-1.04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30819/iss.45-1.04","url":null,"abstract":"Understanding the association between personality traits and cortisol expression may assist in monitoring and managing mental health in athletes. This study used a singlegroup case study design to quantify the psychophysiological profiles of 26 male athletes from one professional Australian Rules football team (mean age 22.5 ± 4.3 years). Athletes completed salivary cortisol and personality measures. Results showed group mean baseline salivary cortisol levels of 5.7 nmol/L (SD = 3.56) ranging from 1.82 to 9.90 nmol/L. The BFI-10 data showed a mean of 3.92 (SD = 1.1) for the personality variable openness, conscientiousness scoring a mean of 4.73(SD = 1.8), extraversion with a mean of 4.69 with (SD = 1.7), a mean of 4.18(SD = 1.9) for agreeableness, and a mean of 4.42 (SD = 0.9) for neuroticism. However, Pearson's correlation coefficient showed no significant relationship between baseline cortisol and personality variables.","PeriodicalId":40315,"journal":{"name":"International Sports Studies","volume":"26 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134912648","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
COVID-19 has altered our experiences over the last few years; it has put our lives and daily choices in a new light. This paper reflects on these challenges regarding healthy ageing and what we can do to contribute to our ageing process as well as the health of the planet. Physical activity and exercise have been proven to make people happy and healthy. Those same things also make the planet healthy. The basic assumption of this presentation is that the well-being of the individual and that of the earth can be improved through a sustainable, active lifestyle. While social science and medical research have addressed the importance of human movement in recent years, the social and environmental factors that help promote physical activity and healthy ageing remain insufficiently addressed. Some factors that lead to engaging in physical activity and sustainably continuing will be addressed. Finally, the interaction of some of the influences of personal circumstances and community, as well as the impacts of environmental support and constraints, will be highlighted, - especially as they relate to the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic.
{"title":"Healthy ageing in the global pandemic","authors":"Karin Volkwein-Caplan","doi":"10.30819/iss.45-1.02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30819/iss.45-1.02","url":null,"abstract":"COVID-19 has altered our experiences over the last few years; it has put our lives and daily choices in a new light. This paper reflects on these challenges regarding healthy ageing and what we can do to contribute to our ageing process as well as the health of the planet. Physical activity and exercise have been proven to make people happy and healthy. Those same things also make the planet healthy. The basic assumption of this presentation is that the well-being of the individual and that of the earth can be improved through a sustainable, active lifestyle. While social science and medical research have addressed the importance of human movement in recent years, the social and environmental factors that help promote physical activity and healthy ageing remain insufficiently addressed. Some factors that lead to engaging in physical activity and sustainably continuing will be addressed. Finally, the interaction of some of the influences of personal circumstances and community, as well as the impacts of environmental support and constraints, will be highlighted, - especially as they relate to the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic.","PeriodicalId":40315,"journal":{"name":"International Sports Studies","volume":"2013 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134912835","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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