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This study analysed the differences in self-perception, goal orientation and participation in physical activity (PA) in girls (N= 244) attending military schools. Girls had moderately higher levels of perceived competence, and there were no significant differences between age-groups. The figure for task-orientation was higher than ego-orientation. Girls expressed a positive attitude toward school and PE. Most girls did not practiced PA outside school, but 63,9% were involved in school sports. It seems that the military educational institutions are being successful in helping students to adopt physically active lifestyles. The development of perception of competence, task-orientation, and favourable attitudes seem to be important factors to enhance the levels of PA among students. ; Este estudio analiza las diferencias en la percepción, orientación de meta y participación en la actividad física (AF) en chicas (N= 244) de escuelas militares. Estas chicas tienen niveles moderadamente más altos de competencia percibida, y no hubo diferencias significativas entre los grupos de edad. Las cifras correspondientes de orientación a la tarea fue mayor que la de orientación al ego. La mayoría expresó una actitud positiva hacia la escuela y la Educación Física. La generalidad de las niñas no practicaba AF fuera de la escuela, sin embargo 63,9% participaban en el deporte escolar en la escuela. Parece que las instituciones educativas militares están siendo exitosas en ayudar a los estudiantes a adoptar estilos de vida activos. El desarrollo de la percepción de competencia, orientación a la tarea y las actitudes favorables parecen mejorar los niveles de AF entre las estudiantes.

This study analysed the differences in self-perception, goal orientation and participation in physical activity (PA) in girls (N= 244) attending military schools. Girls had moderately higher levels of perceived competence, and there were no significant differences between age-groups. The figure for task-orientation was higher than ego-orientation. Girls expressed a positive attitude toward school and PE. Most girls did not practiced PA outside school, but 63,9% were involved in school sports. It seems that the military educational institutions are being successful in helping students to adopt physically active lifestyles. The development of perception of competence, task-orientation, and favourable attitudes seem to be important factors to enhance the levels of PA among students. ; Este estudio analiza las diferencias en la percepción, orientación de meta y participación en la actividad física (AF) en chicas (N= 244) de escuelas militares. Estas chicas tienen niveles moderadamente más altos de competencia percibida, y no hubo diferencias significativas entre los grupos de edad. Las cifras correspondientes de orientación a la tarea fue mayor que la de orientación al ego. La mayoría expresó una actitud positiva hacia la escuela y la Educación Física. La generalidad de las niñas no practicaba AF fuera de la escuela, sin embargo 63,9% participaban en el deporte escolar en la escuela. Parece que las instituciones educativas militares están siendo exitosas en ayudar a los estudiantes a adoptar estilos de vida activos. El desarrollo de la percepción de competencia, orientación a la tarea y las actitudes favorables parecen mejorar los niveles de AF entre las estudiantes.

Worldwide, the prevalence of child obesity is increasing, which is the cause of great preoccupation for governments and health politics developers. The purpose of this study was to examine differences of ability and body image perceptions related to weight status in children and adolescents and explore them as correlates of BMI. Two thousand five hundred and sixty nine adolescents participated in the study (1303 boys, 1266 girls; M age=13.3±2.4 years). The students were questioned about perceptions of ability and body image, and the body mass index was calculated. Findings revealed that overweight participants felt less athletic, agile, fast and fit and had overall lower self-image perception than normal weight participants; regardless of the age, perceptions of elegance and body mass decreased significantly with increasing BMI. Taking in consideration the dangers of overweight related to the perception of body image, it is important to start to develop effective intervention programs that combine physical activity and psychological support, exploring the benefits of strength training.

Worldwide, the prevalence of child obesity is increasing, which is the cause of great preoccupation for governments and health politics developers. The purpose of this study was to examine differences of ability and body image perceptions related to weight status in children and adolescents and explore them as correlates of BMI. Two thousand five hundred and sixty nine adolescents participated in the study (1303 boys, 1266 girls; M age=13.3±2.4 years). The students were questioned about perceptions of ability and body image, and the body mass index was calculated. Findings revealed that overweight participants felt less athletic, agile, fast and fit and had overall lower self-image perception than normal weight participants; regardless of the age, perceptions of elegance and body mass decreased significantly with increasing BMI. Taking in consideration the dangers of overweight related to the perception of body image, it is important to start to develop effective intervention programs that combine physical activity and psychological support, exploring the benefits of strength training.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes that health and well-being are essential to achieving the United Nations (UN) Development Agenda 2030, which includes the goal of empowering people to adopt active lifestyles while protecting the planet's health. This article aims at exploring how exercise performed in different natural settings can contribute to improving health and to a more sustainable world. We define "exercise" as a form of physical activity undertaken to increase fitness, health, and well-being, and argue for the importance of "green" and "blue" exercise as forms of physical activity that are associated with the protection and sustainability of natural settings and the promotion of planetary health. Blue and green exercise should become a focus of public policies, especially when outdoor activities are being identified as fundamental for the promotion of mental, physical, social, and spiritual health. The current paper intends to raise the awareness of political decision-makers and professionals in education, environment, and heath sectors for the potential of green and blue exercise as specific exercise practices that are healthy, joyful, and environmentally friendly.

Versión editor ; The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes that health and well-being are essential to achieving the United Nations (UN) Development Agenda 2030, which includes the goal of empowering people to adopt active lifestyles while protecting the planet's health. This article aims at exploring how exercise performed in different natural settings can contribute to improving health and to a more sustainable world. We define "exercise" as a form of physical activity undertaken to increase fitness, health, and well-being, and argue for the importance of "green" and "blue" exercise as forms of physical activity that are associated with the protection and sustainability of natural settings and the promotion of planetary health. Blue and green exercise should become a focus of public policies, especially when outdoor activities are being identified as fundamental for the promotion of mental, physical, social, and spiritual health. The current paper intends to raise the awareness of political decision-makers and professionals in education, environment, and heath sectors for the potential of green and blue exercise as specific exercise practices that are healthy, joyful, and environmentally friendly

Abstract. This study analyzed and compared the physical, social and political stimuli of the school environment for the physical activity (PA) and the practice of PA for adolescents of both sexes in two secondary schools with different physical education (PE) programs. Four managers and 624 adolescents (326 boys) participated, aged between 14 and 17 years. Mixed methods were used, through interviews with managers, document analysis and questionnaires applied to students. The physical, social and school policies for PE were evaluated. After the analysis, it was found that there was no significant difference regarding the practice of PA between schools, with the majority of students being insufficiently active. One of the schools had more favorable conditions for PA compared to the others, obtaining the best scores regarding the perceived environment for PA, the only significant difference being observed. It was concluded that schools did not offer enough stimuli to influence students' active behavior. ; Resumen. Este estudio analizó y comparó los estímulos físicos, sociales y políticos del entorno escolar para la actividad física (AF) y la práctica de AF de adolescentes de ambos sexos en dos escuelas secundarias con diferentes programas de educación física (EF). Participaron cuatro directivos y 624 adolescentes (326 niños), con edades comprendidas entre 14 y 17 años. Se utilizaron métodos mixtos, a través de entrevistas con gerentes, análisis de documentos y cuestionarios aplicados a los estudiantes. Se evaluaron las políticas físicas, sociales y escolares para la educación física. Después de los análisis, se encontró que no había una diferencia significativa con respecto a la práctica de AF entre las escuelas, con la mayoría de los estudiantes siendo insuficientemente activos. Una de las escuelas tenía condiciones más favorables para la AF en comparación con la otra, obteniendo los mejores puntajes con respecto al entorno percibido para la AF, siendo la única diferencia significativa observada. Se concluyó que las escuelas no ofrecían suficientes estímulos para influir en el comportamiento activo de los estudiantes. ; Resumo. Este estudo analisou e comparou os estímulos físicos, sociais e políticos do ambiente escolar para atividade física (AF) e a prática de AF dos adolescentes de ambos os sexos em duas escolas secundárias com programas de educação física (EF) distintos. Participaram quatro gestores e 624 adolescentes (326 rapazes), com idades entre 14 e 17 anos. Utilizou-se mixed methods, através de entrevistas com gestores, análise documental e questionários aplicados aos alunos. Foram avaliados: o ambiente físico, social e a política da escola para EF. Após as análises, verificou-se que não houve diferença significativa quanto a prática de AF entre as escolas, sendo a maioria dos alunos insuficientemente ativos. Uma das escolas possuía condições mais favoráveis à AF em relação a outra, obtendo os melhores escores quanto ao ambiente percebido para AF, sendo a única diferença significativa observada. Conclui-se que as escolas não ofereceram estímulos suficientes para influenciar o comportamento ativo dos alunos. Resumen. Este estudio analizó y comparó los estímulos físicos, sociales y políticos del entorno escolar para la actividad física (AF) y la práctica de AF de adolescentes de ambos sexos en dos escuelas secundarias con diferentes programas de educación física (EF). Participaron cuatro directivos y 624 adolescentes (326 niños), con edades comprendidas entre 14 y 17 años. Se utilizaron métodos mixtos, a través de entrevistas con gerentes, análisis de documentos y cuestionarios aplicados a los estudiantes. Se evaluaron las políticas físicas, sociales y escolares para la educación física. Después de los análisis, se encontró que no había una diferencia significativa con respecto a la práctica de AF entre las escuelas, con la mayoría de los estudiantes siendo insuficientemente activos. Una de las escuelas tenía condiciones más favorables para la AF en comparación con la otra, obteniendo los mejores puntajes con respecto al entorno percibido para la AF, siendo la única diferencia significativa observada. Se concluyó que las escuelas no ofrecían suficientes estímulos para influir en el comportamiento activo de los estudiantes. Abstract. This study analyzed and compared the physical, social and political stimuli of the school environment for the physical activity (PA) and the practice of PA for adolescents of both sexes in two secondary schools with different physical education (PE) programs. Four managers and 624 adolescents (326 boys) participated, aged between 14 and 17 years. Mixed methods were used, through interviews with managers, document analysis and questionnaires applied to students. The physical, social and school policies for PE were evaluated. After the analysis, it was found that there was no significant difference regarding the practice of PA between schools, with the majority of students being insufficiently active. One of the schools had more favorable conditions for PA compared to the others, obtaining the best scores regarding the perceived environment for PA, the only significant difference being observed. It was concluded that schools did not offer enough stimuli to influence students' active behavior.

Purpose: This study aimed to measure healthy lifestyle for European adults. Design: Cross-sectional study. Settings: In 20 European countries. Participants: A total of 34 993 (16 749 men, 18 244 women) European adults. Measures: Data were from the 2014 European Social Survey (n = 34 993) on 4 modifiable behaviors (physical activity, fruit and vegetable consumption, not drinking alcohol to excess, and not smoking) as well as sleep quality. Analysis: Behaviors were combined and formed a healthy lifestyle measure. Binary logistic regression was done to determine associations of healthy lifestyle and sociodemographic characteristics. Results: Only 5.8% of the adults reported a healthy lifestyle. The prevalence of having a healthy lifestyle varied among European countries. The lowest rates were in Hungary (1.3%) and Czech Republic (1.9%). The highest rates were in United Kingdom (8.6%) and Finland (9.2%). Those who presented a higher likelihood of having a healthy lifestyle were middle age (odds ratio [OR] = 1.20), older people (OR = 1.34), having higher household income (OR = 1.33), being a student (OR = 1.38), and retired (OR = 1.31). Those less likely to have a healthy lifestyle were lived without a partner (OR = 0.82), unemployed (OR = 0.73), and lived in rural areas (OR = 0.86). Conclusions: Few European adults were practicing 5 healthy behaviors. This should be a message for governments and be considered in the establishment of preventive public policies in the areas of health and health education. ; publishersversion ; published

Purpose: This study aimed to measure healthy lifestyle for European adults. Design: Cross-sectional study. Settings: In 20 European countries. Participants: A total of 34 993 (16 749 men, 18 244 women) European adults. Measures: Data were from the 2014 European Social Survey (n = 34 993) on 4 modifiable behaviors (physical activity, fruit and vegetable consumption, not drinking alcohol to excess, and not smoking) as well as sleep quality. Analysis: Behaviors were combined and formed a healthy lifestyle measure. Binary logistic regression was done to determine associations of healthy lifestyle and sociodemographic characteristics. Results: Only 5.8% of the adults reported a healthy lifestyle. The prevalence of having a healthy lifestyle varied among European countries. The lowest rates were in Hungary (1.3%) and Czech Republic (1.9%). The highest rates were in United Kingdom (8.6%) and Finland (9.2%). Those who presented a higher likelihood of having a healthy lifestyle were middle age (odds ratio [OR] = 1.20), older people (OR = 1.34), having higher household income (OR = 1.33), being a student (OR = 1.38), and retired (OR = 1.31). Those less likely to have a healthy lifestyle were lived without a partner (OR = 0.82), unemployed (OR = 0.73), and lived in rural areas (OR = 0.86). Conclusions: Few European adults were practicing 5 healthy behaviors. This should be a message for governments and be considered in the establishment of preventive public policies in the areas of health and health education.

Diabetes mellitus and depression rank among the leading causes of disease burden and are present in the top ten causes of disability-adjusted life years worldwide. Numerous studies have shown that both depression and diabetes have a detrimental effect on the quality of life, and when they coexist, the effect is considerably worse. This study aimed to analyse how grip strength moderates the relationship between diabetes and depressive symptoms among middle-aged and older adults. In total, 41,701 participants (18,003 men) in wave 8 of the cross-sectional population-based Survey of Health, Ageing, and Retirement in Europe (2019/2020) data were studied. A dynamometer was used to test grip strength twice on each hand. Depressive symptoms were measured using the 12-item EURO-D scale. The relationship between diabetes and depressive symptoms is negatively moderated by grip strength (male: B = −0.03, 95% CI = −0.04, −0.03; female: B = −0.06, 95% CI = −0.07, −0.06). Furthermore, the significant zone grip strength moderation values for males and females were less than 48.7 kg and 38.9 kg, respectively. Muscular strength was a moderator of depressive symptoms, attenuating its association with diabetes. This supports the premise that physical activity, namely muscle-strengthening exercises, should be included in diabetes treatment programs.

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Sedentary behavior and inadequate energy expenditure are serious global public health concerns among youngsters. The exponential growth in technology emerges as a valuable opportunity to foster physical activity, particularly through active video games. We performed a systematic review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines in PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, and Scopus to provide a comprehensive view of the literature on energy expenditure levels among adolescents while playing active video games. Among the 574 manuscripts identified at the first screening stage, 23 were retained for analysis. Ten studies were characterized by longitudinal and thirteen by cross-sectional designs. The results showed that short-term active video games elicited energy expenditure values comparable to moderate-intensity physical activity (3–6 METs). However, in intervention programs (with at least six weeks) the results indicate no significant effects of active video games on youngsters' energy expenditure levels and physical activity profiles between baseline and follow-up assessments. Overall, active video games based on sports and dance were the most used, and boys tended to achieve higher energy expenditure than girls. The diversity of methods implemented limits comparing results and drawing generalized conclusions. However, considering its attractiveness to youth, active video games might emerge as a complementary tool to traditional physical activities promoted in schools and local communities. Details regarding gender differences and contradictory results of longitudinal approaches should be considered in future research based on standardized methods.

Investment in outdoor parks is proposed as a promising large-scale strategy to promote physical activity (PA). This study aimed to systematically review the impact of park renovations or installing new ones in increasing PA. Searches were conducted using predefined terms in three databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science) in March 2022. Studies examining the effectiveness of park renovations or developing new ones in increasing PA and having control or comparison were eligible for inclusion. Study quality was assessed using the Quality Assessment Tool for Quantitative Studies. Data were extracted from the included records using a predefined extraction table. The database search yielded 959 records, and 26 were included. For park renovations (n = 17), 11 (65%) studies presented findings supporting a positive effect on PA. The other six (35%) studies found no PA benefits when compared to control or pre-renovations/improvement levels. Regarding new installations (n = 9), five (56%) studies presented improvements in PA, and four (44%) did not. A promising positive impact of park renovations and new installations on park use and PA was observed. The review findings reflect the need to understand the context, daily routines, and interests of the surrounding population before renovating or installing new outdoor parks.

Objective This study aimed to systematically review and analyse intervention programs in a school context centred on the family, focused on increasing youths' physical activity. Data source The research was carried out in the PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science databases. Study inclusion criteria Studies were included if participants were children or adolescents, focusing on school-based intervention studies with parental involvement and physical activity, sedentary behaviour or physical fitness outcomes. Data extraction The search was performed according to the PRISMA protocol. A total of 416 articles were identified. After being considered for eligibility and duplicates, 22 studies were identified as relevant for inclusion. Data synthesis Sample and intervention characteristics, objective, the role of the family, outcomes measures, main findings regarding the outcomes and risk of bias. Results Ten studies reported improvements in physical activity, 6 in sedentary behaviour and 9 in the components of physical fitness and/or skills related to healthy behaviours and lifestyles. Most of the interventions adopted a multidisciplinary and multi-component approach. Conclusions Most interventions employed a school's multidisciplinary/multi-component approach to promoting physical activity, nutrition, and general education for healthier lifestyle behaviours. The impact of school-based interventions involving families on youth's physical activity levels is still a relatively emerging theme. Further research is needed given the diversity of the intervention's characteristics and the disparity in the results' efficacy.