Level Of Physical Health Research Articles

A Study to Assess the Level of Physical Health Due to Internet Addiction among College Students of Selected College at Sabarkantha District with a View to Develop Sim

A Study to Assess the Level of Physical Health Due to Internet Addiction among College Students of Selected College at Sabarkantha District with a View to Develop Sim

Development of an automated online proctoring system

The rapid development of machine learning technologies, the increasing availability of devices and widespread access to the Internet have significantly contributed to the growth of distance learning. Alongside distance learning systems, proctoring systems have emerged to assess student performance by simulating the work of a teacher. However, despite the development of image processing and machine learning technologies, modern proctoring systems still have limited functionality: some systems have not implemented computer vision methods and algorithms satisfactorily enough (false positives when working with students of different ancestry, racial background and nationalities) and classification of student actions (very strict requirements for student behaviour), so that some software products have even refused to use modules that use elements of artificial intelligence. It is also a problem that current systems are mainly focused on tracking students' faces and gaze and do not track their postures, actions, andemotional state. However, it is the assessment of actions and emotional state that is crucial not only for the learning process itself, but also for the well-being of students, as they spend long periods of time at computers or other devices during distance learning, which has a great impact on both their physical health and stress levels. Currently, control over these indicators lies solely with teachers oreven students themselves, who have to work through test materials and independent work on their own. An additional problem is the quality of processing and storage of students' personal data, as most systems require students to be identified using their identitydocuments and store full, unanonymised video of students' work on their servers. Based on the analysis of all these problems that impede the learning process and potentially affectstudents' health in the long run, this article presents additional functional requirements for modern automated online proctoring systems, including the need to analyse human actions to assess physical activity and monitor hygiene practices when using computers in the learning process, as well as requirements for maximum protection of students' personal data. A prototype of the main components of an automated online proctoring system that meets the proposed requirements has been developed

Valeological relationship of physical workability with health indicators

A theoretical study is written in the form of a short report on approaches to qualitative and quantitative assessment of health and physical performance. Physical, mental, social, sexual health, their relationship to physical performance, and measurability to assess and compare individual and population outcomes are discussed. Separate models of health quality assessment and its formation are noted. Philosophical systems of understanding health, psychological approaches to its study, pedagogical systems of formation are described. It was noted that the level of physical health of a person depends on his ability to maintain the balance of homeokinesis parameters. The significance of adaptation and dysadaptation processes is described. It is proposed to draw up a "vegetative passport" of a person with an indication of the vagosympathetic balance. Physical performance, which is often evaluated together with anthropometric data, aerobic and anaerobic endurance, neuromuscular coordination, flexibility, stress resistance, is taken into account when planning sports training and professional tasks with a difficult physical component. In ordinary life, it can be reduced due to the wide distribution of hypertension, coronary disease and smoking, and frequent vascular crises. Cardiorespiratory capacity (reserves) and exercise tolerance can be carefully determined using special functional tests. The relationship between physical capacity and health indicators determined in the study allows to objectively determine tolerance to physical exertion and compare capacity in the population and in different periods of a person's life. Keywords: models of health diagnosis, adaptation and maladaptation, homeokinesis, tolerance to physical exertion.

Physical health level and osteopathic status of students

Physical health level and osteopathic status of students

Access to Information and Communication Technology, Digital Skills, and Perceived Well-Being among Older Adults in Hong Kong.

Population aging is a major concern worldwide. Active aging should be promoted by increasing the social participation of older adults and enabling them to remain involved in the community. Research has demonstrated the utility of digital resources for addressing the needs of older adults, which include networking, entertaining, and seeking health-related information. However, the digital divide among older adults (i.e., the "gray digital divide") is increasingly being recognized as a social problem that may be related to poor well-being. To obtain updated local data on the prevalence of Internet access and usage and their relationship with perceived well-being, we conducted telephone interviews with a random sample of 1018 older adults in Hong Kong from January to July 2021 (This research has received funding support from the Interdisciplinary Research Matching Scheme, Hong Kong Baptist University). We found that only 76.5% of the participants had Internet access at home, a mobile phone data plan, or both, whereas 36.3% had never used Internet services and 18.2% had no digital devices. A younger age, male gender, higher education level, living with others, and higher self-perceived social class were associated with material access to digital devices and everyday use of Internet services. Participants who accessed the Internet every day had higher levels of life satisfaction and self-rated physical and mental health than those who rarely or never used the Internet. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis revealed that digital skills were significantly associated with self-rated mental health even when controlling for demographic variables (including age, gender, education level, and self-perceived social class). This study contributes to the limited body of literature on the relationship between Internet use, digital skills, and perceived well-being. Our findings highlight the importance of addressing the digital divide even in cities with high penetration of information and communication technology, such as Hong Kong. We also discuss our insights into the use of timely interventions for older adults to address the gray digital divide.

Physical condition of students in distance learning conditions

The article discusses the issue of physical activity among students of higher education in the conditions of distance education. Recently, many scientists have observed a decrease in the level of physical health, physical fitness, an increase in the incidence of student youth, a decrease in the level of physical activity. S. Kuznetsa. Scientific achievements on the research problem of various authors are analyzed and summarized. It has been proven that the specified problem in the period of distance learning is insufficiently studied and requires further scientific research. The methods (methodology) of assessing some indicators of physical condition, which are necessary and correct for solving research tasks, have been defined and analyzed. It has been proven that these are: Quetelet index (determination of body mass index); Rufier's test (determination of indicators of the functional state of the cardiovascular system), SAN (determination of operative functional state).
 According to the results of the application of mathematical methods in the confirmatory experimental study, it was established that the height and weight indicators of the majority of students are within the norm, no significant differences in the indicators between boys and girls were found; based on the results of determining the indicators of the functional state of the cardiovascular system, it was established that 18,27 % of students have heart failure, which may indicate a number of reasons of various origins, including a lack of general and special motor activity; according to the results of determining the operational functional state of students, it was established that it is within the norm. We also consider it necessary for students to acquire the competence of self-diagnosis of the functional state.

Lifelong Fitness in Ambulatory Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy II: Influencing the Trajectory.

Physical activity of at least moderate intensity in all children contributes to higher levels of physical and psychological health. While essential, children with cerebral palsy (CP) often lack the physical capacity, resources, and knowledge to engage in physical activity at a sufficient intensity to optimize health and well-being. Low levels of physical activity place them at risk for declining fitness and health, contributing to a sedentary lifestyle. From this perspective, we describe a framework to foster a lifelong trajectory of fitness in ambulatory children with CP (GMFCS I-III) as they progress into adolescence and adulthood, implemented in conjunction with a training program to augment bone and muscle health. First, we recommend that altering the fitness trajectory of children with CP will require the use of methods to drive behavioral change prior to adolescence. Second, to promote behavior change, we suggest embedding lifestyle intervention into fitness programming while including meaningful activities and peer socialization to foster self-directed habit formation. If the inclusion of lifestyle intervention to drive behavior change is embedded into fitness programs and found to be effective, it may guide the delivery of targeted programming and community implementation. Participation in comprehensive programming could alter the long-term trajectory of musculoskeletal health while fostering strong self-efficacy in persons with CP.

Effects of Whole-Body Vibrotherapy on Selected Parameters of Body Composition and Subjectively Perceived Quality of Life in Young Women

Introduction: Overweightness and obesity are a very worrying and growing health problem. Medical science is increasingly looking for effective ways to combat the effects of the disease, not only at the level of physical health, but also in other dimensions of human health, such as mental health and social function. A promising form of therapy in this area is vibration therapy.Research objectives: The aim of the work was to evaluate the influence of whole-body vibrotherapy on selected parameters of body composition and subjectively perceived quality of life in young women.Materials and methods: The research was a pilot study. The study involved 22 women. Before and after 30 minutes of daily vibrotherapeutic treatment for a period of 4 weeks, body composition was measured with the Tanita analyser, which uses innovative electric bioimpedance technology (BIA). In addition, the participants completed the Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) questionnaire on quality of life assessment before and after a series of vibrotherapy sessions.Results: After a series of systemic vibrotherapies, lower average body mass index, fat %, fat mass, BMI, VFR, FFM and BMR values of the women studied were achieved than before the series. The decrease in indicators was shown to be associated with vibrotherapy, as the study group included healthy, untrained and non-dietary women. Of particular significance is the decrease in BMI and VFR, which was important in view of the short investigation period. The TBW and TBW rates increased slightly, which can also be classified as positive effects of the therapy. The subjective assessment of quality of life was not significantly changed in the study group, apart from the area of well-being, which showed a slight improvement in 54% (12 women in the 22-person group).Conclusion: Oscillatory-cycloidal vibrotherapy can be an effective tool to normalise the level of body composition parameters and to combat obesity. The positive effect of vibrotherapy on subjectively perceived quality of life among the subjects is also indicated.

Reducing depression and anxiety symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease: The effectiveness of group cognitive behavioral therapy

Introduction/Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of group cognitive behavioral therapy in depression and anxiety symptoms in patients with Parkinson's Tehran city. MethodsThis quasi-experimental study was conducted with experimental and control groups at pretest, posttest, and follow-up. Patients 60–75 years old with Parkinson's disease centers and psychiatric services made up the study population. Based on a random sample of 90 people in Tehran city who scored highly on both the Beck Anxiety Inventory and the Beck Depression Scale, in two 45-person groups-the experimental group and the control group-were randomly assigned. The experimental group underwent group cognitive behavioral therapy for 8 weeks, while the control group just received training once per week. Methods of analysis of variance with repeated measures were employed to test the hypotheses. ResultsThe outcomes showed the independent variable is successful in lowering symptoms of anxiety and depression. Patients with Parkinson's disease who participated in group cognitive behavioral therapy for stress reduction showed a reduction in their anxiety and depressive symptoms. ConclusionEffective psychological interventions, like group cognitive behavioral therapy, can improve mood, lessen anxiety and depression, and help patients adhere more closely to treatment guidelines. As a result, these patients can help prevent the complications of Parkinson's disease and take effective action to raise their level of physical and mental health.

The level of physical (somatic) health of 1st-year students of a higher education institution

The article defines the level of physical (somatic) health of students of the 1st year of a higher education institution. It was used the method of assessing the level of physical health G.L. Apanasenko.
 The data on the distribution of the examinees according to the level of physical health allow us to state that 14.14% of female students and 2.39% of male students have a low level of physical health, 29.31% and 21.18% - below average, 44, 37% and 45.56% are average, 12.83% and 30.87% are above average.
 The results of our research indicate that the average level of physical health prevails among first-year students. Unfortunately, among the students who took part in the study, there were not those whose level of physical health can be characterized as high.
 The obtained results prove the relevance and expediency of developing measures aimed at improving the level of physical health of students of the 1st year of a higher education institution.
 In our opinion, the prospect of further scientific research is the development of new methods of individualization of differentiated physical loads of students in the process of physical education depending on their level of health.

Level of somatic health of 16-17 year old girls

The article defines the level of physical (somatic) health of girls aged 16–17. It was used the method of assessing the level of physical health G.L. Apanasenko.
 Data on the distribution of examinees by level of physical health allow us to state that 27.34% of 16-year-old girls and 27.76% of 17-year-old girls have a low level of physical health, 54.28% and 47.32% - below average, 11.59% and 19.31% are average, 6.79% and 5.61% are above average.
 The obtained results of the experiment indicate that the majority of girls aged 16-17 have a low or below average level of somatic health.
 It is important to note that among the girls who participated in the study, 6.79% of 16-year-old girls and 5.61% of 17-year-old girls have a higher than average level of physical health. Unfortunately, among the 16–17-year-old girls who took part in the study, there were no ones whose level of physical health could be characterized as high.
 The research was conducted with the aim of improving the effectiveness of the physical education process. The obtained results will be basic in the development of favorable conditions for preserving and strengthening the physical health of girls through traditional and innovative means of physical culture and sports to meet the requests, needs and preferences of girls aged 16-17.

SOMATIC HEALTH INDICATORS OF FUTURE POLICE OFFICERS

Abstract: In our research, the level of somatic health of cadets of the National Academy of Internal Affairs of the first, second and third years of study was determined.
 The aim of the research was to determine the level of physical health indicators of future police officers at the institution of higher education of the Ministry of Internal Affairs during training.
 The research showed the dynamics of physical health indicators from the first to the third year of study.
 The research used theoretical analysis and generalization of scientific and methodical literature, pedagogical testing, methods of mathematical statistics, medical and biological methods. We used diagnostic express system of H.L. Apanasenko to determine the level of physical health.
 The results of the examination of the cadets of the Academy of Internal Affairs indicate that the body mass index of most of the examined corresponds to the average level. Lung volumes indicators showed that 80% of the examined cadets had an insufficient level of development and functional capabilities of the respiratory system. Analyzing the results of the strength index, we can state that this indicator is insufficiently developed in 2/3 of the examined cadets (74%). The indicators of the Robinson index show that in most (92%) of the cadets examined at all courses, the activity of the cardiovascular system according to this indicator is insufficient. The analysis of indicators of pulse response to load shows that 1/2 of the examined (52%) cadets have an insufficient level of functional reserves of the cardiovascular system. We found that the vast majority of examined cadets (85%) of the Academy of Internal Affairs have poor physical health and are outside the safe level (low, below average and average levels of somatic health).

Adolescents’ Cognitive Abilities, Reaction Time, and Working Memory Performance by Vienna Test Systems

Abstract - Mental and physical health components are critical in child’s development. However, adolescents are especially vulnerable group presenting multiple health risks of chronic disease, sleeping and eating problems. Moreover, the long time spent at screens increases possibility to develop addictions. There is a lack of comprehensive interdisciplinary assessment tools for adolescents, to assess their mental health components, and provide preventive activities. It is very important to develop a methodology that can accurately assess the minor cognitive and health deviations that can be caused by an unhealthy lifestyle and excessive time spent on screens. This research explores the possibilities to record and compare parameters of cognitive abilities, reaction time, and working memory using Vienna test systems for different groups of adolescents by their physical activity and health levels. The results of this study demonstrated that the reaction time in adolescents was shorter using the leading hand in comparison with using the non-leading hand, 272.842±44.001ms vs 306.631±57.081ms on Vienna test for low physical activity (LPA) adolescents group. In the STROOP test color evaluation results were faster than word reading test results. The median of reaction time of LPA adolescents for color evaluation was 0.897±0.221ms and 0.968±0.15ms for reading. Vienna test system has specific tests that can be used to determine memory parameters, providing different assessment approaches to compare the obtained results. Group of adolescents with mild chronic health conditions performs statistically significantly lower parameter in particular tests in comparison with adolescents with low and high physical activity.

The Pre-Nosological Diagnostics of Integral Health of a University Professor

Objective: In accordance with the WHO, health is defined as integral, consisting of physical, mental, and social components that are closely interrelated and reliably correlated. Thus, the health condition of 168 university professors (39 men and 129 women) was examined. Materials and methods: They were divided by age into 3 groups (group 1 – 23-39 years old, group 2 – 40-59 years old, group 3 – 60 and above). The physiological rates were evaluated during the autumn term, and the questionnaire was conducted during the spring term (2018- 2019). Professional motivation was chosen as an indicator of the social health of a professor (the method of K. Zamfir in the modification of A. Rean). The mental health of the survey participants was assessed by the level of occupational burnout (the method of K. Maslach and S. Jackson modified by N.E. Vodopyanova). Results and Discussion: The level of physical health was determined by estimating the biological age (BA) and comparing it with the standard population rate (the express method of V.P. Voitenko). The motivation of the professors is complex and expressed in different ways. It directly depends on gender and work experience. Professors of all ages are more or less susceptible to the syndrome of occupational burnout. Conclusion: According to the BA rate, the organism of young men strongly reacts to unfavorable factors of the educational process, but it adapts with age and work experience. The organism of women has a similar dynamic, but less negative reaction. In addition, the male aging is 1.6 times more accelerated than female aging. The methodological approach used provides a big picture of the integral health of a university professor. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 22 No. 02 April’23 Page : 432-441

Physical health and prospects of its improvement for music students of the Kharkiv I. P. Kotlyarevsky National University of Arts

Statement of the problem. Objectives, material, and methods of the research. Health and healthy lifestyle of student young people, including those who studies in the sphere of art, is the mortgage of their capacity and success in future professional activity. In order to improve the quality of educational work on the discipline “Fundamentals of physical education and a healthy lifestyle”, the studies and estimation of main parameters of psychical, social and physical health of music students of the Kharkiv I. P. Kotlyarevsky National University of Arts were undertook. The 127 students of master’s degree course took part in the study, among them 61 students of the 2019 graduating class and 66 graduates of the 2020. On the first stage of our investigation the diagnostic research methods were used; on its second phase the mathematical statistic methods were applied. The results of diagnostics of individual psychical, social and physical health (without the account of gender approach) are analysed for the students-musicians of master’s degree separation 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 school. In the course of the study, the results of testing the mental, social and physical health of master students (without taking into account the gender approach) of two faculties of the University – the musical performance and orchestral ones were analyzed. The comparative quantitative analysis on several various indexes of quality of music students health separating 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 academic years, was conducted. Also, the cluster analysis with application of mathematical processing of the statistic data, taking into account the gender differentiation, was undertook to reveal the current state of health and perspectives of its perfection for male and female groups of the students. Research results. A comparison and grouping of five indicators determining the diagnosis of a student’s physical health (anthropometric, respiratory, strength, cardiovascular, restorative) showed that in the 2019/2020 academic year, students-musicians of the master’s degree of the Kharkiv I. P. Kotlyarevsky National University of Arts were inferior to the students of 2018/2019 year in terms of body weight, hand strength, vital capacity of the lungs, and an integral indicator of physical health. Positive results were recorded only for two indicators – cardiovascular and recovery. A high level of physical health was not revealed, however, the students of orchestral faculty have the better results than the students of the performance and musicology faculty. Conclusion. According to the results of research, it becomes obvious that the way to improve the physical health of music students can be not only the usual increase of training in academic group classes, but also a qualitative change in the planning of practical classes in physical education based on the principle of individual differentiation: choosing a direction, determining the content and ratio of physical exertion for each cluster subgroup of male and female students. When differentiating work programs of physical training of music students, it should be taken into account that the effect on the body of various exercises is not the same and requires individual approach depending on the qualitative characteristics for each subgroup determined by cluster analysis.

Monitoring the state of health of first-year female students of NUPh in the 2018-2021 academic years

The purpose of this research is to compare and determine the level of health of first-year female students of NUPh in the 2018-2021 academic years.
 Material & Methods: the research involved 528 first-year female students of National University of Pharmacy (the year of entry 2018 (n=311); the year of entry 2019 (n=107); the year of entry 2020 (n=60); the year of entry 2021 (n=50)). Anthropometric parameters (body weight, standing height, hand muscle strength), physiological parameters (vital capacity of the lungs (VCL), heart rate (HR)) were determined during the examination. Functional breath-holding tests (the Stange and Hench tests) were performed, the level of physical health was determined by the method of Pyrohova, O.A., the express assessment of the level of somatic health was determined by the method of Apanasenko, H.A., and the method of assessing physical work capacity using the Ruffier test was performed. Descriptive statistics were used for the statistical analysis of the data. The comparison of average values of variable indicators was carried out using parametric methods (Student’s t-test) with the normal distribution of these signs expressed in the interval scale. All calculations were performed in StatSoft Statistica 8.1 for Windows.
 Results: the data obtained in the course of the research allow us to state that the indicators of the Ruffier index are at “satisfactory” (14,1±0,3) and “average” levels (7,5±1,1). The somatic health indicator was also at the “below average” level in 2018 (4 points), it was at the “average” level (7 points) in 2019, and in 2020 and 2021, this indicator was already at the “above average” level (14 and 13 points, respectively). The level of physical health was also at the “average” level in 2018 (0,560), and in 2021 it was at the “above average” level (0,697).
 Conclusions: the conducted research showed that the somatic health and physical state of first-year female students of NUPh were improving from year to year (starting from 2018), which is reflected in the health level indicator according to the method of Pyrohova, O.A. and Apanasenko, H.A., the Ruffier index, and the results of the Stange and Hench tests. The Romberg test was within the normal range. The obtained results create broad prospects for their involvement in physical culture and sports activities.

Diving into Health: A Mixed Methods Study on the Impact of Scuba Diving in People with Physical Impairments.

The impacts of scuba diving on people with physical impairments are unknown. Grounded on the social identity approach to health, the aim of this study was to test and describe the relationships between scuba diving social identity, self-efficacy, social health, psychological health, physical health, health-related quality of life (HRQOL), and disability level among recreational scuba divers with physical impairments. A mixed methods explanatory sequential design was employed. The quantitative strand used an 80-item cross-sectional survey, with the data analyzed via a path analysis. The qualitative strand used 1:1 interviews across 3 case study groups; the data were analyzed using deductive and inductive analyses. Mixing occurred via a joint display with meta-inferences. The quantitative results (n = 78) indicated that self-efficacy was a significant predictor of social health, psychological health, physical health, HRQOL, and disability level. The qualitative findings (n = 15) consisted of six themes, whereby participants described scuba as a positive social identity that provides them with meaning, purpose, and belonging. Furthermore, they described scuba diving as a positive contributor to their self-efficacy, social health, psychological health, physical health, and quality of life. During the mixing of data, the quantitative and qualitative results did not match on the influence of scuba diving social identity on self-efficacy, social health, psychological health, physical health, HRQOL, and disability level. A further analysis revealed that the range restriction impaired the conclusive quantitative evidence on the scuba diving social identity variable. The meta-inferences derived from the data integration suggest that scuba diving plays a role in the self-efficacy, health, HRQOL, and disability level among scuba divers with physical impairments. The findings point to the potential of scuba diving as a health promotion recreational activity and rehabilitation modality for people with physical impairments.

The influence of fitball aerobics on the level of physical health of students of the special department

The article examines the influence of fitball-aerobics classes on the level of physical health of elementary school students belonging to a special medical group. The purpose of the study is to experimentally test the effect of fitball aerobics on the optimization of the physical health of students in grades 7-9 of the special department. Research methods: theoretical analysis of program-methodical and normative documents; pedagogical experiment; physiometry, pulsometry, anthropometry; methods of mathematical statistics The basis for the formation of the experimental methodology was the following pedagogical provisions: all physical education lessons with elements of fitball-aerobics were compiled according to pedagogical principles, corresponded to the age characteristics of students, the level of health and the nosology of the disease; the lessons met the interests of schoolchildren, included innovative teaching technologies and various means of health-improving methods and fitness technologies using fitball. Conclusions. Checking the effectiveness of the experimental research work showed the positive impact of the proposed methodology for improving the level of physical health of schoolchildren in grades 7-9 of the special department.

Female music educators’ stress and well-being in the height of a global pandemic in the United States

Stress can affect teachers’ mental and physical health, student-teacher relationships, and energy levels. During the COVID-19 pandemic, educators around the world experienced stress in terms of worry for their students and for their own well-being in terms of energy levels, sleep and anxiety. The purpose of this study was to examine female music educators’ stress, stressors, and well-being during 1 year in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. We examined these factors with participants, approximately 1 year into the pandemic in spring 2021 and this study explored the same educators’ stressors 1 year later in spring 2022. Through this comparative case study, eight self-identified female music educators completed a questionnaire and participated in focus groups. We approached data collection through the theory of wellbeing and uncovered four themes; (a) self-care and mental health; (b) pressure and frustration; (c) scheduling and reprioritization; and (d) accommodation. Results suggest female participants experienced personal and professional stressors during the COVID-19 pandemic that impacted their well-being, with feelings of burnout, anxiety, and desires to possibly leave the teaching profession.

Construction of Physical Education Teaching System in Colleges and Universities Based on the Concept of Lifelong Physical Education

Physical education always undertakes the two core contents of physical quality education and comprehensive ability education in colleges and universities, helping students cultivate correct health awareness, promoting the improvement of students' physical functions and health levels, reflecting the importance and particularity of talent cultivation and national quality improvement in the stage of higher education. In the context of the continuous expansion of our national sports vision, the continuous promotion of national sports projects, and the continuous development of physical education in colleges and universities, the physical quality of college students is constantly declining. In response, this article has conducted a research on college physical education based on the concept of lifelong physical education, using changes in students' physique, learning efficiency, and innovation awareness as indicators to identify whether teaching methods are effective. Regular evaluation of the effectiveness of teaching methods can ensure the effectiveness and scientific of method innovation. To continuously enhance students' autonomy and enthusiasm, ensure that each student can receive reasonable physical exercise, and achieve their own healthy growth and development.