Leisure-time Activity Research Articles

Gender difference in “second-shift” physical activity: New insights from analyzing accelerometry data in a nationally representative sample

The gendered organization of daily activities results in differential contexts of physical activity (PA) for the working population, especially during the “second shift” – a time window dominated by household-based activities. Existing research predominantly relies on self-reported leisure-time activities, yielding a partial understanding of gender difference in the source, timing, and accumulation pattern of PA. To address these limitations, this study draws on the interplay between work and family to understand how they shape gender difference in household-based PA across occupational groups. It combines work schedule and accelerometry PA data from the 2005–2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), which permits our study of second-shift PA on workdays among full-time workers, aged 20 to 49, with a regular daytime schedule. To capture different aspects of second-shift PA, the PA outcomes are measured as both volume and accumulation patterns during time windows following (i.e., 6pm–9pm) and prior to typical working hours (7:30am-8:30am). Using generalized estimating equations, we estimate gender differences in the volume and fragmentation of second-shift PA. Overall, women with a full-time job exhibit both higher volume and higher fragmentation of second-shift PA than their male counterparts. The occupational group moderates such gender difference in PA. The gender gaps in PA volume and fragmentation are only evident for professional workers, whereas the second shift represents a gender-neutral context for PA accumulation for non-professional groups. These findings are supported by a secondary analysis when analyzing the whole-day PA data using functional data analysis. Such social patterning of second-shift PA calls for further research on gendered PA under the interplay of work and family beyond the usual focus on leisure activities.

The importance of persistent healthy lifestyle of future law enforcement officers at the different stages of their professional development

The aim of the study was to assess the importance of a healthy lifestyle for fulfilling official duties by the law enforcement officers. Used methods. Method of pedagogical experiment. The research was conducted using the testing method. The analysis of the obtained data was carried out through correlation. Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient was chosen as its coefficient. The validity of the test was determined by the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. Results. The criteria for the persistent healthy lifestyle of future law enforcement officers at the stage of professional development are identified. It was determined that the main criteria are: physical training and sports, active leisure time, abandonment of bad habits, observing the daily routine and self-improvement through the acquisition of health knowledge. The dynamics and levels of a persistent healthy lifestyle among future law enforcement officers in the first, second and third years of training were determined through testing. It was found that the general level of a persistent healthy lifestyle in future law enforcement officers is assessed as sufficient. Unreliable (p>0.05) deterioration during studies at a higher educational institution (HEI) was found. Conclusions. It can be stated that a healthy lifestyle has a positive effect on the development of professional qualities of law enforcement officers. Prospects. The prospects for further research include the development of training methods that will contribute to increasing the level of a persistent healthy lifestyle in future law enforcement officers at the stage of professional development. Key words: health maintenance, physical strength, power structures, government agencies, physical development.

Playing football in Cameroon as a girl: a match for equality

ABSTRACT Football, whether played competitively or as a leisure-time activity, is a veritable social institution in Africa, that commands a strong physical and symbolic presence. It gives shape to social bonds and occupies a special place in the public’s imagination – globalized modernity, success – that is highly valued, in particular because of the great international careers of some African players. It thus creates opportunities for experiences that involve a political dimension: in the realm of football, social and cultural norms can be negotiated, and economic as well as cognitive resources circulate. Using ethnographic data gathered in the context of a study under way in Cameroon, we examine the ways in which girls gain access to the practice of football through a range of practices and strategies within a context characterized by multiple constraints.

Diet and Other Modifiable Factors in Long-Term Decline of Kidney Function: Observational and Population-Based Cohort Study.

Lower physical activity, lower alcohol intake, higher protein intake, higher sodium intake, and lower potassium intake related to greater kidney function decline over time, according to previous studies. The present study aimed to analyze the cumulative effects of these factors. This prospective, observational, population-based cohort study included 3039 adult examinees of the Gubbio study who participated in the baseline exam and 15-year follow-up exam. Kidney function was evaluated as estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Habitual physical activity in leisure time and habitual alcohol intake were assessed by questionnaires; dietary intakes of protein, sodium, and potassium were assessed by urinary markers. Based on previous reports, each one of the five modifiable factors was scored 0 for the tertile associated with smaller eGFR decline (low risk), 2 for the tertile associated with greater eGFR decline (high risk), and 1 for the intermediate tertile (intermediate risk). A cumulative score was calculated as the sum of the factor-specific scores and used as the main independent variable. The cumulative score ranged from 0 to 10, that is, from low risk for all factors to high risk for all factors (skewness = 0.032, mean ± SD = 5 ± 2). To avoid the bias of low-n analyses, score 0 was re-coded as 1 and score 10 was recoded as 9; after re-coding, the cumulative score ranged from 1 to 9 (skewness = 0.016, mean ± SD = 5 ± 2). The cumulative score related to annualized eGFR change in multi-variable linear regression (slope = -0.027, 95%CI = -0.039/-0.014, p < 0.001); findings were consistent in apparently healthy examinees and other subgroups. De novo incidence of eGFR < 60 mL/min × 1.73 m2 was higher along the cumulative score (p < 0.001). Compared to score 1 (n examinees = 35, adjusted incidence = 2.0%), incidence of low kidney function was 4.5 times higher in score 5 (n examinees = 624, adjusted incidence = 8.9%) and 6.5 times higher in score 9 (n examinees = 86, adjusted incidence = 12.9%). The cumulative score related to incidence of low kidney function in multi-variable logistic regression (odds ratio = 1.19, 95%CI = 1.08/1.32, p < 0.001). The combination of five modifiable factors predicted large differences in long-term incidence of low kidney function.

A study on the relationship between attitudes towards sports and self-efficacy levels of individuals doing leisure time activities

The purpose of this study was to research the relationship between attitudes towards sports and self-efficacy levels of individuals who do leisure-time activities. 894 people voluntarily participated in our study. The personal information form, the attitude scale towards sports developed by Koçak (2014) and the general self-efficacy scale developed by Sherer, et al. (1982) and adapted to Turkish by Yıldırım and İlhan (2010) were used in the study. The data were analyzed in the SPSS 25.0 package software. Furthermore, statistical frequency analysis and reliability coefficient calculations were used and since the data were normally distributed, Independent Samples t-test was used for pairwise cluster comparisons and the Anova test was used for more than two comparisons. Analyses were conducted at a confidence interval of 95%. According to the results of the study, it was found that the total mean score of the participants' attitude towards sports (89.62) and the mean score of self-efficacy (60.08) were above the medium level. A positive and low-level significant relationship was found between the participants' general attitude towards sports (r= ,221), psychosocial development (r= ,215), physical development (r= ,206), mental development (r= ,123) and self-efficacy. As a result, it was found that the participants' self-efficacy level increased as the mean scores of the general attitude towards sports and the mean scores of the sub-dimensions increased.

Physical Activity Levels in Leisure Time, Sociodemographic Characteristics, and Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases in Brazilian Older Adults: National Health Survey, 2019.

Health interventions for elderly people must understand the association between physical activity, sociodemographic factors, and non-communicable diseases. This study aimed to verify the association between physical activity in leisure time, sociodemographic factors, and NCDs in Brazilian older people. This is a descriptive study, with a cross-sectional design, carried out using secondary data from the 2019 National Health Survey-Brazil. It used data from 23,144 subjects aged over 60 years. Statistical analyses included descriptive and quantile regression with cutoff points 0.25, 0.50 (Median), 0.75, and 0.90 to verify the association between the variables. The statistical software R version 4.1.3 was used. Older people aged between 60 and 79 years were highlighted up to the 50th quantile. Females showed lower values in all quantiles, with emphasis from quantile 50 onwards. Subjects who self-declared as "white" showed significant differences up to quantile 50, not indicating significant values from this cutoff point. Residents of the rural area had lower values than residents of the urban area in all quantiles, with emphasis starting from the median. For cardiovascular diseases, it was found that subjects who did not report having this type of disease had better results for the amount of physical activity during leisure time, especially from the 75th quantile. It was concluded that there is a direct relationship between time spent in leisure-time performing physical activity, sociodemographic variables, and NCDs. It is necessary to review and validate cutoff points according to each category viewed, which can favor the adjustment of interventions according to each population. Actions of this nature can favor adherence by groups of older people to the weekly practice of physical activity.

The effect of burdensome symptoms and functional status on quality of life among older patients with cancer: A correlational study

PurposeThe current study aimed to assess the effect of burdensome symptoms and functional status on QoL among Jordanian older patients with cancer presenting to outpatient clinics. MethodsA correlational design was implemented to collect data from 165 older patients with cancer visiting outpatient oncology clinics. ResultsGenerally, the participants have a relatively low quality of life (M = 52.22 ± 24.57). The highest needs according to their functional status were difficulty walking a long distance (M = 3.06 ± 1.004; physical functional status), feeling limited in pursuing hobbies or leisure time activities (M = 2.32 ± 1.05; role functional status), feeling nervous (M = 2.36 ± 1.01; emotional functional status), having difficulty concentrating (M = 2.15 ± 1.04; cognitive functional status), and that physical condition or medical treatment interfered with their social activities (M = 2.36 ± 1.10; social functional status). Further, the most common distressing symptom was insomnia (n = 90, 54%), followed by fatigue (n = 79, 47.9%). Lastly, quality of life improved with better functional status (the strongest correlation was with the role functional status: r = 0.503, p < .001) and declined with higher symptom severity (the strongest correlation was with fatigue: r = −0.566, p < .001). ConclusionsTo conclude, the current study sheds light on older patients with cancer burdensome symptoms and functional status and their effect on quality of life. The findings suggest that patients suffer from several functional limitations and distressing symptoms that affect their quality of life, necessitating screening and corrective actions from healthcare providers.

Public Space and Play Theory

Public spaces serve as the sensory system of urban life, and are crucial for interconnecting individuals, ideas, and cultures within the fabric of cities. This study provides a fresh interpretation of public spaces by examining people’s activities from a new perspective. By applying play theory to public space analysis, the study uncovers spontaneous and unplanned activities and the novel relationships which exist between users and their environments. In so doing it paves the way for a new approach to public space design. With a focus on Aachen as a place of play, this study seeks to develop urban design tools that take into account users’ leisure time activities. By recognizing the unique relationships that play can create between individuals and their surroundings in terms of perceptions, intentions, actions, and uses of space, the research encourages a fresh perspective on urban design tools. Ultimately, the findings of this study offer a new design approach for creating public spaces that are more participating, inclusive, and user-centred.

Trends in physical activity and sedentary time among U.S. adults with diabetes: 2007–2020

AimsTo examine temporal trends in physical activity and sedentary time among U.S. adults with diabetes from 2007 to 2020. MethodsWe performed serial cross-sectional analyses for participants aged ≥ 20 years with diagnosed diabetes from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2007 to 2020. Participants completed the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire. ResultsThe analytic sample comprised 5096 adults with diabetes (mean age: 60.3 years; 48.2% females; 60.1% White people; mean body mass index: 33.0 kg/m2). From 2007-2008 through 2017–March 2020, the proportion of being physically sufficiently active increased from 41.5% (95% CI, 35.9%–47.2%) to 55.8% (95% CI, 51.3%–60.3%) (P-trend<0.001), whereas that of physical inactivity declined from 43.7% (95% CI, 38.1%–49.2%) to 31.0% (95% CI, 27.7%–34.3%) (P-trend<0.001). The decline was driven by increasing engagement in work-related and leisure-time activity. However, engagement in transportation-related activity stayed persistently low (16.7% [95% CI, 14.8%–18.8%] in 2017–March 2020) (P-trend = 0.25), and the mean daily sitting hours remained unaltered (6.2 [95% CI, 5.9–6.5] in 2017–March 2020) (P-trend = 0.60). Adults who were middle-aged or older, or with class III obesity, cardiovascular or chronic kidney concomitants were less likely to be sufficiently active and prone to prolonged sitting. ConclusionsPhysical activity levels in U.S. adults with diabetes have increased from 2007 to 2020, but about one in two remains inactive or insufficiently active. Sedentary time has not decreased. For diabetes management, nationwide efforts are needed to promote transportation-related physical activity while minimizing prolonged sitting, especially among those who are middle-aged or older, or with severe obesity or other complications.

Активне дозвілля і його організація: історичний контекст

With the development of technology, a phenomenon related to the availability of time for spending leisure time on a large scale appeared. This created a new social problem that forced many countries to pay attention to this category of life. At the same time, it turned out that the nature of any performed work has a negative effect on a person, which must be compensated during active leisure time. The goal is to reveal the genesis of the leisure sphere in the social activities of various categories of people. Methods. We applied the analysis of scientific literature in the areas of: pedagogy, philosophy of culture, physical culture, pedagogical hermeneutics, science methodology, innovation, system analysis, pedagogical synergy, and, accordingly, ways of implementing a comprehensive approach in the organization of active leisure. In accordance with the ideas of knowledge transfer and their pedagogical integration, approaches, visions and strategies characteristic of psychology, pedagogical and philosophical anthropology were used. Six hundred families from different social groups (200 from each oblast of Halychyna – Ifano-Frankivsk, Ternopil, Lviv) took part in the survey on forms of family leisure. Results. The conducted research made it possible to establish both wave-like (the period of ancient Greek culture, the Middle Ages, the renaissance era, the transition to industrial and postindustrial society), and ideologically distorted (the times of Communo- Bolshevism) periods of organizing and conducting active leisure among children, youth and adults. Conclusion. The rational organization of «free time» and its use were already relevant in the times of ancient Greece. After some decline in the Middle Ages, it was time to revive the culture of leisure, its active forms (games, sports, active tourism) were updated. At the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th centuries, Western European traditions of active leisure activities spread to the territory of Galicia. In the days of Communist Bolshevism, active leisure time was ideologized by the misanthropic imperial system. Currently, despite the attractiveness of telecommunications and social networks, active leisure time is gradually gaining popularity and new content among children, young people, and adults.

An Investigation of the Relationship among High School Students' Self-Regulation, Free Time Management, and Self-Esteem

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between self-regulation, free time management, and self-esteem variables among high school students. The research sample consisted of 193 girls and 276 boys, totaling 469 students studying in different types of high schools. The Personal Information Form, the Adolescent Self-Regulatory Inventory, the Free Time Management Scale, and the Two-Dimensional Self-Esteem Scale were used to collect data. Independent samples t-test analysis was conducted to compare the self-regulation, free time management, and self-esteem scores of the students in terms of gender and status of doing sports. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was performed to compare the scores based on grade level, type of high school, and types of leisure time activities. In addition, correlation analysis was conducted to test whether there is a relationship between self-regulation, free time management, and self-esteem scores of the students. The results of the analyses indicated that there was a significant difference in self-regulation scores among the students based on gender, while no significant difference was found in free time management and self-esteem scores. However, significant differences were found in self-regulation, free time management, and self-esteem scores based on the status of doing sports. There was a significant difference in self-regulation scores according to grade level, while no significant differences were found in free time management and self-esteem scores. A significant difference was found in self-regulation and free time management scores based on the type of high school, but no significant difference was found in self-esteem scores. When examined in terms of leisure time activity type, significant differences were found in self-regulation, free time management, and self-esteem scores. The grade point averages of the students showed a negative correlation with their daily average free time, yet a positive correlation with their self-regulation scores. Self-regulation scores were found to be positively related to free time management and self-esteem scores. In conclusion, it is believed that the exploration of the relationships between high school students' grade point averages, free time, self-regulation skills, free time management, and self-esteem scores may play a significant role in helping high school students achieve positive outcomes.

Potential connection between positive frustration in family leisure time and the promotion of adolescent autonomy.

Family relationships during leisure time in adolescence have the potential to promote positive development, particularly in terms of autonomy. However, the scientific literature that links specifically positive family leisure to the development of adolescent autonomy is scarce, and lower when analyzing the role of frustration in leisure time. Grounded in Self-Determination Theory (SDT) this article examines the potential relationship between positive frustration in family leisure time and the promotion of adolescent autonomy. For that purpose, the manuscript addresses four objectives to be discussed consecutively: (1) to delimit the concept of adolescent autonomy and point out the difficulty of parental support; (2) to explore positive frustration, a concept aligned with Csikszentmihalyi's theory of flow, as a construct that can promote socio-emotional development in adolescence; (3) to describe the components of family leisure; and (4) to understand how the experience of optimal frustration may be linked to the development of adolescent autonomy during family leisure time. From this central question, several additional inquiries emerge: the interplay of frustration and failure in adolescence, the importance of parents and adolescents spending quality time together, the enjoyment in structured family leisure time, the autonomy-supportive parenting in leisure time activities in relation to daily activities, the need to strengthen adolescent bonds developed in infancy, and the complexity of paternal and maternal autonomy granting.

Physical Activity Intervention for Leisure-Time Activity Levels Among Older Adults

Current randomized trial evidence of the effects of physical activity interventions in older adults is mainly from developed countries, with little reliable evidence from low- and middle-income countries, such as China, where race, culture, and lifestyles differ substantially from those in Western populations. To evaluate the effects of a multilevel intervention for increasing leisure-time activity levels in Chinese older adults. This cluster randomized trial was conducted from May 2021 to May 2023, including an 8-week intervention period and a follow-up period of 24 months. Eight villages in China were randomly assigned to the intervention (4 villages) or the control (4 villages) group. Potentially eligible participants were 60 years or older. A total of 511 older adults from the selected 8 villages were enrolled. The intervention group received an 8-week socioecological model-based intervention, comprising individual, interpersonal, and community-level components, whereas the control group did not. The primary outcome was the change in leisure-time activity at 8 weeks, measured by the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE). Possible PASE scores for leisure-time activity range from 0 to 502, with higher scores indicating higher activity levels. A total of 511 older adults from 8 villages were recruited and randomly allocated to the intervention (240 participants, 4 villages) or control (271 participants, 4 villages) groups. The mean (SD) age was 70.95 (5.72) years, and 284 (55.6%) were female participants. Seven serious adverse events (unrelated deaths) were reported. Participants in the intervention group increased leisure-time activity more than those in the control group, with a mean difference in PASE scores of 13.74 points (95% CI, 8.58-18.91 points) between the groups at 8 weeks (P < .001). Significant differences in leisure-time activity were also found over 24 months (mean difference in scores at 4 weeks, 11.66 points; 95% CI, 6.41-16.90 points; P < .001; at 6 months, 12.35 points; 95% CI, 7.19-17.50 points; P < .001; at 12 months, 11.55 points; 95% CI, 6.32-16.78 points; P < .001; and at 24 months, 14.51 points; 95% CI, 9.28-19.75 points; P < .001). In this cluster randomized trial, the multilevel intervention was effective in promoting leisure-time activity over 24 months of follow-up in older adults from China. This finding suggests that implementation of such interventions could be an important step in addressing physical inactivity in older adults in low- and middle-income countries. Chinese Clinical Trial Registry Identifier: ChiCTR2100045653.

The Relationship between Leisure Time Participation, Automatic Thought and Life Satisfaction in Pre-Service Teachers

AbstractThe aim of this study is to examine pre-service teachers' leisure time participation, automatic thought and life satisfaction levels according to some variables and to determine the relationship between them. A sample of 862 (468 female, 394 male) pre-service teachers studying a state university provided responses. In the study, 'Life Satisfaction Scale' (LSS) and 'Revised Automatic Thought Questionnaire (ATQ-R)' were administered on the participants. Descriptive statistical methods, t-test, ANOVA and correlation analyses were used in the data analysis. Pre-service teachers' automatic thought perceptions were at low level, while life satisfaction perceptions were at middle level. The scores of the LSS and ATQ-R did not differ significantly according to gender, department and grade level. While the scores of ATQ-R did not differ significantly according to income and leisure time evaluation, the scores of LSS differed significantly. On the other hand, the scores of both LSS and the ATQ-R differed significantly according to the frequency of participation in recreational activities. And also, there was a negative and moderate correlation between pre-service teachers’ life satisfaction and automatic thought perceptions. Results showed that the life satisfaction and automatic thought perceptions of male and female students did not change. It was determined that the participants' life satisfaction and automatic thought perceptions did not differ according to department and grade level. In addition, participants with high income and pre-service teachers who stated that they participate in social, cultural and artistic activities in leisure time had higher life satisfaction. As participation recreational activities in leisure time increased, the life satisfaction perception increased, and the perception of automatic thought decreased. In addition, as the participants' life satisfaction perceptions increased, their automatic thought perceptions also decreased.Keywords: Automatic Thought Perception, Leisure Time, Life Satisfaction, Pre-Service Teacher

Turn-taking and communication modes of students and staff in group activities at non-inclusive schools for students with intellectual disability

Most students with intellectual and communicative disability who rely on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) attend non-inclusive school settings. Little is known about turn-taking and the use of various communication modes in groups of students and staff in this context. Previous studies on single students with intellectual disability in various school settings have found that staff tend to dominate interactions and augmented communication modes are used more during structured than unstructured activities. The present study explored turn-taking contributions and communication modes in whole groups of students and staff in non-inclusive school settings in Sweden. Video observations of 33 students and 30 school staff were conducted in seven classrooms during one structured activity (circle time) and one unstructured activity (leisure time). Turn-taking contributions and communication modes were examined when comparing students and staff and when comparing the two activities. Findings revealed that staff dominated the interactions and augmented communication modes were used less during leisure time than circle time. Notably, aided augmented communication modes, particularly speech-output technologies, were used sparsely. Findings of this study highlight the importance of supporting staff members in applying partner strategies and incorporating augmented input, especially aided augmented input, across various group activities at school.

O.4.5-3 Trend in sedentary behaviour in the Netherlands

Abstract Purpose Prolonged sedentary behaviour has been associated with a higher risk of cardio-vascular diseases and premature death. The general recommendation is to interrupt long periods of sitting. The aim of this study was to investigate trends in sedentary behaviour among (subgroups of) the Dutch population. Methods Data from the Additional module Physical activity and Accidents of the Dutch Lifestyle Monitor was used, which includes a representative sample of the Dutch population aged 4 years and older. Sedentary time was measured in the years 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2021, using an adjusted version of the Marshall questionnaire. Sitting domains were: 1) traveling, 2) at work, 3) at school or studying 4) watching television, 5) using a computer/smartphone at home, and 6) otherwise. Trends in sedentary time on an average day of the week, in total and per domain, were analysed for the total Dutch population and stratified by different background characteristics using univariate and multivariate linear regression analysis. Results A positive (i.e. increasing) trend over time was seen in the number of hours spent sitting, i.e. from 8.7 hours in 2015 to 9.1 hours in 2021 (p = 0.003). In the following groups this trend was more increasing compared to other groups of the particular background characteristic: women, older age groups (65- to 79-year-olds and people over 80), lower educated people, people with an household income in the 2nd quintile, partners in a couple with or without children living at home, paid workers working ≥32 hours per week, people in good health, overweight and obese persons, people who did not meet the Physical Activity Guidelines, and people who did not exercise weekly. These trends were mostly seen in the domains: at school or studying, watching television, and other leisure time activities. Conclusions Our study showed an increasing trend between 2015 and 2021 in sedentary behaviour in several groups of the Dutch population of 4 years and older. These results provide possible starting points for future policy, but can also be used as a benchmark for other studies of sedentary behaviour among different target groups.

O.2.3-9 The working shifts &amp; physical literacy factors associated with physical activity level in various settings among nurses: preliminary results

Abstract Purpose This study aims to examine (I) the importance of working shifts on physical activity (PA) level and (II) the association between physical literacy (PL) and energy spent with PA in occupational, leisure-time, and sports settings among nurses who live most of their time in healthcare environments and are aware of health literacy and PA. Methods The data of this cross-sectional study were collected from 201 nurses (MAGE= 34.53±8.41; MBMI= 24.32±4.17) nurses working at hospitals in Eskisehir. Woking shifts were 08:00-16:00 (n = 53), 16:00-08:00 (n = 19), alternating between 08:00-16:00 and 16:00-08:00 (n = 47), and 24-hour shifts with a day off between shifts (n = 82). The 7-Day PA Assessment Questionnaire developed by Karaca and Turnagöl (2007) was used as a data collection tool as it enables individuals to report their various types of physical activities (occupational, leisure-time, sport) in the past seven days, and the energy spent is computed in terms of MET. Moreover, the Turkish version of the PL Questionnaire (Munusturlar and Yıldızer, 2021) was used to measure PL level in knowledge, communication, and self-awareness subdimensions. The data were analyzed with One-way ANOVA and multiple linear regression models. Results The one-way ANOVA results indicated nurses working in 24-hour shifts reported significantly higher MET values (276.05±71.07 MET/week) in occupational PA than nurses working between 08:00-16:00 (222.00±53.70 MET/week) and 16:00-08:00 (223.27±73.67 MET/week) shifts, F(3, 200)=8.539, p &amp;lt; 0.001. Regression models indicated that PL was only associated with spent energy in sports activities [F(4,200)=9.21, p &amp;lt; 0.001], but not with occupational and leisure-time PA. Lastly, knowledge was the only PL factor associated with energy spent on sports activities (ß=1.35, OR:0.77-1.93). Conclusions 24-hour working shifts with day-offs increase energy expenditure with occupational physical activity, however, there was no significant differences were found in energy expenditure with leisure time or sports activities in favor of those who work in these shifts. Moreover, increased physical literacy knowledge is the only factor for increasing physical activity participation through sports activities. Hence, policies, PA prescriptions, and interventions should focus on PL knowledge and understanding. Support/Funding Source This study was supported by Eskişehir Technical University Scientific Research Projects Commission under grant no: 23LÖT069.

S8-4 Reaching beyond competitive sports. How International Sports Federation can use their main competitions to promote physical activity. A World Athletics pilot project

Abstract Purpose International Sports Federations (IF) are global governing bodies for each respective sport and their main duties are to organize international competitions, regulate and promote their sport. Despite their objective of promoting sports participation, their activity mostly focused on competitive/elite sports so far. International competitions not only represent the epitome of each sport but could also be used as an opportunity to improve the health of those living in the hosting city or the staff working for the local organising committee (LOC). The purpose of this pilot project was to measure the benefits of active commuting (AC) and leisure time physical activity (LTPA) of the staff involved in the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 during the two weeks of competition. Project description World Athletics partnered with StravaMetro□ to measure AC between official accommodation and competition venues, as well as the staff LTPA, during the Championships. Before the event, World Athletics staff was briefed on the project purposes and given information on AC options available in Eugene (pedestrian and cycling paths, bike rental). Staff members were encouraged to record their AC and LTPA through the Strava App. During the 2 weeks, a total of 18,656 walking/running trips (both AC and LTPA) were recorded in Eugene. This represents a 225.4% increase compared to the same period of the previous year. Furthermore, 2690 cycling commuting trips were recorded, representing a 143% increase. Conclusions This pilot project demonstrates that IF can efficiently use their main events to promote AC and LTPA to their staff and the workforce involved. Encouraging AC, improves the health of those active, reduces traffic related air pollution, road traffic, and transportation costs for the LOC. An upscaled approach adopted in the early phase of the event planning, involving spectators would amplify observed results and their health-related benefits. The post analysis by StravaMetro□ of the walking and cycling routes used by staff and spectators can also allow the host city to better define and create protected routes which represent a tangible legacy. These objectives require a strong collaboration between the IF, LOC, city government and the national institutions promoting AC and HEPA.

Perceptions of everyday life during lenient COVID-19 restrictions in Sweden- an interview study

BackgroundBoth COVID-19 and its associated societal restrictions have affected individuals’ health and everyday life. In Sweden, more lenient public health restrictions were implemented, with individuals asked to act responsibly in terms of reducing spread of disease. The majority of studies reporting on experiences of Covid-19 restrictions have been in the context of more substantial mandatory rules aimed at reducing social contact, therefore it is important to describe how more lenient restrictions have impacted individuals’ well-being. This study aims to describe perceptions of everyday life during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, perceived by individuals with no underlying medical condition, and living with more lenient public health restrictions in Sweden.MethodThe participants were recruited from individuals who originally had participated in an online survey about life satisfaction, health, and physical activity. Fifteen individuals (median age 49, range 26–76 years, seven women) in various social situations, such as living alone/cohabiting, having children at home, geographical area and size of city were interviewed. Qualitative content analysis was applied to the data.ResultsAn overall theme “Both hindrances and opportunities in important life domains were experienced within the same person during lenient Covid-19 restrictions” was derived and covered three categories: “New possibilities of flexibility in work and better health”, “Life went on as usual with minor adjustments” and “Everyday life changed and became more difficult” together with eight subcategories. For most participants, both facilitating and hindering important domains in life were described. Unexpected findings were positive experiences regarding working from home, physical activities, leisure time activities and the balance between work and leisure time. In areas where only minor adjustments were made, life was perceived as going on as before. On the other hand, restrictions increased worries and were perceived to have negative effects on social participation.ConclusionThe impact of the pandemic and lenient restrictions in Sweden on the participants´ everyday life was multifaceted. Both hindrances and opportunities in important life domains were experienced within the same person. An increased flexibility in work- and leisure activities were perceived having positive effects for health and wellbeing and led to a better balance in life.

The role of adolescents’ participation in physical education and leisure-time sport activity on their social connectedness, depression, and aggressive behaviour

ABSTRACT The current study investigated the benefits of adolescents’ participation in physical activity (PA), including physical education (PE) and leisure-time sports activity (LTSA), on their subjective wellbeing (SWB), namely social connectedness, depression, and aggression. Specifically, the study explored the mediating role of social connectedness in the relationship between adolescents’ PA and depression/aggression. Data were collected from 358 middle-school students in Korea and analysed using structural equation modelling. Results indicated that adolescents’ participation in PE had a direct positive effect on social connectedness, while LTSA had a direct negative effect on depression. Social connectedness was negatively associated with both depression and aggression, while depression was positively associated with aggression. Consequently, the results indicated a full mediation effect of social connectedness between PE and adolescent SWB. The results also suggested meaningful gender differences. The effect of LTSA on depression was significant only for females, while the relationship between social connectedness and depression was stronger for females. Overall, the study suggests that PE is an effective way to enhance middle schoolers’ social connectedness, which can decrease the level of depression and aggression. Consequently, the health and education agencies should consider PE and LTSA as an effective strategy to promote Korean adolescents’ subjective wellbeing.