A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy of Physical Activity Interventions among University Students
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(4), P. 1369 - 1369
Published: Feb. 6, 2024
Inadequate
physical
activity
(PA)
among
university
students,
a
growing
concern,
hinders
their
holistic
health
development
and
the
formation
of
healthy
habits.
Current
evidence
regarding
impact
interventions
to
promote
PA
in
this
group
remains
inconclusive.
Through
systematic
review
meta-analysis,
study
aims
evaluate
efficacy
promoting
students.
A
search
six
electronic
databases
up
30
June
2023
was
conducted
identify
randomized
controlled
trials
(RCTs)
assessing
Thirty-one
RCTs
were
included
for
meta-analysis.
The
eligible
studies’
quality
assessed
via
Cochrane
Collaboration
tool
evaluating
risk
bias.
results
indicated
significant
increase
total
(TPA),
moderate-to-vigorous
(MVPA),
step
counts
at
post-intervention
compared
control
groups,
with
effect
sizes
approaching
large
MVPA
an
19,245
steps
per
week.
TPA
also
showed
improvements
during
follow-up
periods
from
three
weeks
12
months.
Subgroup
analyses
revealed
intervention
effects
across
all
subgroups,
subgroups
post-COVID
sample
≤100
showing
larger
within
respective
group.
This
identified
that
could
enhance
TPA,
MVPA,
sustainable
on
while
further
research
is
needed
other
outcomes.
environment
conducive
interventions,
future
integrating
e-health
in-person
modes,
coupled
matched
theories
behavior
change
techniques,
show
promise.
protocol
has
been
registered
platform
International
Prospective
Register
Systematic
Reviews
(PROSPERO,
CRD42023486749).
Language: Английский
Le sport-santé à destination des étudiant·es : le modèle de maison Sport-santé universitaire
La Revue de Santé Scolaire et Universitaire,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Effects of reduced extracellular sodium on proliferation and invasive activity of renal cell carcinoma cell lines
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 8, 2025
Hyponatremia
is
the
most
common
electrolyte
disorder
in
cancer
patients
and
associated
with
a
worse
outcome.
This
finding
has
also
been
reported
metastatic
renal
cell
carcinoma
(mRCC).
We
have
previously
demonstrated
that
low
extracellular
sodium
concentrations
([Na+])
increase
proliferation
invasion
several
human
lines.
The
aim
of
present
study
was
to
evaluate
vitro
effects
mild
[Na+]
alterations
on
two
mRCC
lines,
ACHN
Caki-1.
After
growth
reduced
[Na+],
we
observed
even
reductions
significantly
enhanced
different
key
features,
including
proliferation,
migration.
Furthermore,
reduction
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
levels
significant
antioxidant
Nrf2/HMOX-1
pathway.
Since
an
excess
ROS
causes
death,
this
clarifies
role
maintaining
balance
between
oxidant
tumor
environment,
promoting
survival.
Although
further
clinical
studies
are
needed,
aiming
for
instance
determine
whether
serum
correction
improves
outcome
mRCC,
our
findings
suggest
attention
should
be
deserved
setting.
Language: Английский
Exergaming in augmented reality is tailor-made for aerobic training and enjoyment among healthy young adults
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Feb. 26, 2024
In
recent
years,
the
use
of
exergaming
for
physical
activity
practice
has
gain
in
popularity
but
few
is
known
about
augmented
reality
activity,
particularly
at
moderate
to
vigorous
intensities.
The
present
study
examined
an
exergame
aerobic
training
healthy
young
adults.
a
within-subject
design,
18
participants
(19.8
±
1.4
years
age)
have
performed
two
sessions
playing
dodgeball.
Indeed,
they
realized
classical
dodgeball
session
and
with
version
game.
Physical
loads
intensities
were
measured
accelerometers,
RPE
heart
sensors.
Enjoyment
experienced
during
was
short
enjoyment
scale
questionnaire.
Results
revealed
that
both
load
intensity
appropriate
conditions
(i.e.,
reality)
although
values
significantly
higher
condition.
high
significant
value
condition
compared
Put
together,
these
results
indicate
state
can
be
attained
through
gameplay
its
equivalent
associated
level
among
Language: Английский
Tactical games model in physical education: A systematic review
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(11), P. e0311321 - e0311321
Published: Nov. 8, 2024
Since
the
Tactical
Games
Model
(TGM)
was
adopted
and
popularised
by
Oslin,
Griffin,
Mitchell,
research
interest
in
this
model
has
surged,
increasing
its
application
teaching
research.
However,
much-existing
is
fragmented
lacks
a
comprehensive
review.
This
systematic
review
aims
to
fill
that
gap
thoroughly
analysing
literature
on
TGM
within
context
of
physical
education,
highlighting
current
trends
developments.
We
systematically
searched
four
online
databases,
identifying
38
relevant
articles
for
inclusion,
which
were
then
evaluated
across
eight
domains
following
PRISMA
guidelines.
The
analysis
indicates
steady
increase
TGM-focused
particularly
at
K-12
level.
there
notable
absence
studies
addressing
higher
as
well
teachers
coaches.
also
found
majority
concentrated
team
sports
invasion
games,
with
limited
exploration
other
sports.
objectives
often
centred
extrinsic
factors,
such
game
performance,
skill
level,
activity
(PA)
intrinsic
motivation,
stress,
enjoyment.
shown
varying
levels
success
improving
these
factors.
Despite
recognised
benefits
impact
cognitive
aspects
decision-making
remains
underexplored.
may
serve
valuable
resource
educators
researchers,
supporting
broader
different
areas
education
potentially
leading
enhanced
student
outcomes.
Language: Английский
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and martial law on the health and physical fitness of Ukrainian students
Grygoriy Griban,
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Nataliia Liakhova,
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Mykola Nosko
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et al.
Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
52(6), P. 654 - 659
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Aim:
The
aim
is
to
study
the
impact
of
prolonged
quarantine
related
COVID-19
and
martial
law
on
health
physical
fitness
students
in
Ukrainian
higher
educational
institutions.
Materials
Methods:
Research
methods:
literature
analysis,
surveys,
testing
students’
fitness,
methods
mathematical
statistics.
research
was
conducted
2019-2023.
survey
involved
462
(143
males
319
females)
students.
Health
assessments
tests
were
with
second-year
(before
(2019):
–
n
=
63;
females
78;
after
(2023):
51;
67).
Results:
negative
attitude
majority
(66.4
%
men
76.5
women)
distance
learning
education
revealed.
A
significant
deterioration
all
studied
indicators
during
period
Ukraine
Conclusions:
Since
state
level
main
criterion
for
effectiveness
institutions
Ukraine,
departments
should
focus
their
work
modernizing
traditional
developing
new
forms
education,
shaping
civic
consciousness
behavior,
readiness
serve
society
protect
dignity.
Language: Английский