The influence of sports regulation in English teaching on students' psychological state

This study aims to investigate the effect of sports regulation on the psychological state of English students. The author administered the experimental method and SCL-90 symptom assessment to 461 students in a regional normal school. By gathering data from students at various stages of the experiment, psychological trends and emotional shifts were identified promptly to improve experimental outcomes. The questionnaire data and test results were processed and analyzed using SPSS and other statistical software. The study results indicate that the sports intervention is viable and effective in boosting pupils' mental health. To effectively protect students' physical and mental health development, colleges and universities should strengthen the publicity and construction work in this area, let students realize the true significance of sports, and encourage students to engage in sports and form healthy sports habits actively. In addition, it provides techniques and recommendations for enhancing mental health education to enhance the mental health of students at this school effectively.

Adapting Components of the Multimodal Minds in Motion Activity Program into General Practice.

Introduction: As promoted in the Best Practice Caregiving national database, the Minds in Motion (MiM) program is an evidence-based, multimodal activity program focused on improving the physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing of older adults with cognitive impairment and their caregivers. We describe herein how we translated the MIM principles into general practice. Methods: Our program consisted of 20 unique sessions on a twice per month schedule, each featuring a different theme based on a holiday, an activity, or a common past experience. Each session included physical activity, cognitive stimulation, and support group components. Our goal was to make the experience an enjoyable social interaction, while potentially benefiting brain function and quality of life. Results: Twenty-two older adults with cognitive impairment participated during 2019, our last pre-COVID-19 year, average 10/session, average age 79. Discussion: Our program demonstrated that the principles of the model MiM program can be translated into a "real world" clinical setting. We engaged our participants in meaningful, multimodal physical, cognitive, and social activities. We also demonstrated that the intensity, duration, and frequency of our program sessions do not overtax them. We have included considerations that may benefit other care providers who may be interested in developing their own multimodal programs.

Reducing depression in adults aged 18 to 65 using exercise by walking

Depression is a prevalent mental health condition in the U.S. Despite interventions for managing depression, the condition continues to impose a significant healthcare burden among adults and the healthcare system. Notably, in adults above 18 years, major depression affected 21 million people, which translates to 8.4% of all U.S. adults. Further, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the prevalence of depression. Such outcomes are concerning given that depression can be recurrent and lead to untimely mortality through suicidality among affected individuals. This study was guided by the need to develop a socially acceptable and feasible intervention for reducing depression among adults. The study was quasi-experimental and involved implementing a walking exercise intervention for 30 minutes, three times a week for six weeks. The sample involved adults aged 18 to 65 with depression who were conveniently selected from a pool of patients receiving mental healthcare for depression within a primary care facility in Garland, Texas. Depression levels were quantified using a PHQ-9 questionnaire, and the data was collected during the pre-and post-intervention periods. The project's outcomes revealed substantial reductions in depression after implementing the walking exercise intervention (t (15)= 4.60, p < .001). The findings are critical as they come at a time when many people in the U.S. grapple with depression. Therefore, the implementation of walking exercise intervention among adults should result in a reduction in depression among adults with depression. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)

Exercise precision medicine for type 2 diabetes: Targeted benefit or risk?

Concurrent exercise and metformin administration may reduce the acute and chronic effects of exercise on glucose metabolism in the patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, several studies suggest that combing metformin and exercise treatment may have neither additive effect nor even cause adverse effects in T2D patients. This case report aimed to highlight the challenges associated with prescribing exercise to type 2 diabetes patients undergoing metformin treatment. A 67-years old woman was followed-up for five months, including assessment of the acute and chronic glucose and lactate metabolism induced by concomitant exercise and metformin. The findings were four-fold: 1) During a high-intensity interval training bout, blood glucose systematically decreased, while blood lactate concentrations fluctuated randomly; 2) Basal blood lactate levels were well above 2 mmol/L on days with medication only; 3) Combined exercise and metformin administration induced additive effects on the normalization of glucose and 4) high levels of physical activity had a positive impact on the continuous glucose fluctuations, while decreased levels of physical activity induced a large fluctuation of glucose due to home confinement of an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Our findings showed that when combined with exercise and metformin treatment for T2D patients, exercise may contribute to improving glycemic control while metformin may elevate lactate levels in the long term. The observed results underline the need to prescribe exercise and monitor lactate levels for reducing possible risks associated with metformin treatment and reinforce the importance of tailoring exercise therapy.

The Effects of Exercise Training on Recovery of Biochemical and Hematological Outcomes in Patients Surviving COVID-19: A Randomized Controlled Assessor-Blinded Trial.

BACKGROUND: No previous research has investigated the direct effects of exercise interventions on COVID-19 outcomes. The aim is to investigate the effect of 8 weeks of home-based moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT), resistance training (RT), and combined aerobic and resistance training (CET) on biochemical and hematologic markers associated with COVID-19 symptoms and severity in COVID-19 survivors. METHODS: A total of 547 male and female COVID-19 survivors were screened, and 296 (aged 20-93 years) were randomly assigned in a 1:1:1:1 ratio to one of four groups: MICT (n = 74), RT (n = 74), CET (n = 74), or non-exercise (NON-EX, n = 74). Blood samples were taken at baseline, at week 4, and week 8 after training. RESULTS: After the intervention, compared with the NON-EX group, all 3 MICT, RT, and CET interventions caused significant improvements in the levels of creatine kinase (CK), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), C-reactive protein (CRP), troponin-I, d-dimer, creatinine, urea, potassium (K), sodium (Na), white blood cell (WBC), neutrophils, lymphocytes, red blood cells (RBC), platelets, hemoglobin, and hematocrit concentrations (P < 0.05). CET was effectively superior to MICT and RT in the improvements in the biochemical and hematological variables studied (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Overall, the present study demonstrates that long-term MICT plus RT interventions have a synergistic effect in accelerating and enhancing the recovery in patients surviving COVID-19. Trial registration IRCT20160605028270N3, 6 September 2020.

FIT Teens RCT for juvenile fibromyalgia: Protocol adaptations in response to the COVID 19 pandemic.

Objective: To describe protocol adaptations to the Fibromyalgia Integrative Training for Teens (FIT Teens) randomized controlled trial in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The overarching aims of the FIT Teens multi-site 3-arm comparative effectiveness trial are to assess whether a specialized neuromuscular exercise training intervention combined with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is superior to CBT alone or graded aerobic exercise alone. Design/methods: The trial was originally designed as an in-person, group-based treatment with assessments at baseline, mid- and post-treatment, and four follow-up time points. The original study design and methodology was maintained with specific modifications to screening, consenting, assessments, and group-based treatments to be delivered in remote (telehealth) format in response to COVID-19 restrictions. Results: Study enrollment was paused in March 2020 for five months to revise operations manuals, pilot remote treatment sessions for accuracy and fidelity, complete programming of REDCap assent/consent and assessment materials, train study staff for new procedures and obtain regulatory approvals. The trial was relaunched and has been successfully implemented in remote format since July 2020. Trial metrics thus far demonstrate a consistent rate of enrollment, strong attendance at remote treatment sessions, high retention rates and high treatment fidelity after protocol adaptations were implemented. Conclusions: Preliminary findings indicate that FIT Teens protocol adaptations from in-person to remote are feasible and allowed for sustained enrollment, retention, and treatment fidelity comparable to the in-person format. Methodologic and statistical considerations resulting from the adaptations are discussed as well as implications for interpretation of results upon completion of the trial.

Effects of an Online Supervised Exercise Training in Children with Obesity during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

COVID-19 restrictions have dramatically reduced the active lifestyle and physical activity (PA) levels in the whole population, a situation that can contribute to weight gain and to develop obesity. To improve physical fitness (PF) in children with obesity during COVID-19 restrictions, sport specialists started to deliver physical training through tele-exercise. For these reasons, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a 12-week online supervised training program in children with obesity on different PF components and PA levels. We enrolled a total of 40 Caucasian children (9 F/31 M; aged 11 ± 1.9 years) with obesity. The data collection consisted of a series of anthropometric measures, the PAQ-C questionnaire, and PF tests, valid and reliable tools to assess PF in children. We used a Wilcoxon's t-test and a Student's t-test, as appropriate, to assess the differences before and after the training protocol. A total of 37 patients completed the training protocol and were considered in the analysis. Our results show an improvement in all the PF tests, a reduction in the BMI z-score, the waist circumference, and in the waist-to-height ratio, and an increased PA level. In conclusion, the results of our study show that an online supervised training program is effective to promote PA, improving PF and reducing the BMI z-score in children with obesity.

Study on the relationship between different exercise intervention and quality of life in patients with coronary heart disease during the prevalence of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Objective: To explore the relationship between different exercise intervention and quality of life in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) during the prevalence of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Method: Seventy patients were investigated by convenient sampling, and divided into three groups according to the type of exercise intervention, 23 cases in Taiji Xinkang group, 23 cases in routine rehabilitation group and 24 cases in blank group. A cross-sectional survey of cases was conducted by questionnaire star, and mathematical statistics were carried out by descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and multivariate ANOVA. Result: For the total quality of life scores, the highest score 564.70±73.29 in the Taiji Xinkang group, 529.26± 67.20 in the routine rehabilitation group, and the lowest score of 491.42±75.14 in the blank group. The correlation analysis found that there was a significant positive correlation between the exercise intervention and the three dimensions of quality of life physiological function, social function and emotional function (P<0.01) and the overall health dimension (P<0.05). Basic data showed that only revascularization had a significant effect on the relationship between the exercise intervention and the total quality of life (P<0.05). Multiple comparisons showed that Taiji Xinkang group were superior to the other two groups in physiological function, social function and emotional function. Conclusion: By comparing the two kinds of exercise intervention programs, the intervention effect of Taiji Xinkang program during the COVID-19 is better, which can provide reference for home rehabilitation in the future. © 2022, Editorial Board of Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. All right reserved.

Behavioural Improvements in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder after Participation in an Adapted Judo Programme Followed by Deleterious Effects during the COVID-19 Lockdown.

The public health lockdown prompted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which included school closures that may have potentially serious consequences for people with disabilities or special educational needs, disrupted an ongoing adapted judo training intervention in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The purpose of this study was to compare repetitive behaviours, social interaction, social communication, emotional responses, cognitive style and maladaptive speech scores across four time-points: baseline, after an eight-week control period, after an eight-week judo intervention and after an eight-week lockdown period due to COVID-19. The sample consisted of 11 children diagnosed with ASD according to the criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-Fifth Edition (DSM-V), with an intelligence quotient (IQ) range between 60 and 70. Significant improvements were shown following the judo intervention period compared to the baseline and control periods. However, the same values significantly declined during the COVID-19 lockdown period resulting in values lower than those recorded at baseline, and following the control period and the judo intervention. The decline in psychosocial and behavioural scores are likely due to the stress caused by the sudden halt in activity and the increase in sedentary practices associated with the lockdown.

The Positive Role of Tai Chi in Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The ongoing coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has posed a significant threat to both people's physical and mental health. Physical inactivity, sedentary behavior, and negative emotions among the general population have been significantly increased because of COVID-19 home confinement. These are major risk factors associated with higher incidences of morbidity and mortality. Therefore, effective exercise management should be proposed as a prevention strategy to improve both physical and mental health while diminishing the effects of COVID-19. Tai Chi as a low-to-moderate aerobic exercise combines physical and mental training and plays a positive impact on human health. Here we aim to outline the effects of Tai Chi on the immune system, inflammatory responses, pulmonary function, and emotional control. The benefits of Tai Chi practice for individuals coping with COVID-19 are stated here which include immune system promotion, inflammation response reduction, rehabilitation in respiratory diseases, and emotional improvement. This statement has been supported by available clinical, physiological, and biological research. As a result, we hope to introduce Tai Chi as an effective exercise intervention for people coping with COVID-19 and as a beneficial exercise for maintaining an active lifestyle during a pandemic.