Factors associated with changes in physical activity levels among Chinese international students in South Korea

Chenqian Yin,김수현,김영훈 한국운동영양학회 2024 Physical Activity and Nutrition (Phys Act Nutr) Vol.28 No.4

[Purpose] Physical activity is widely recognized for its physical and mental health benefits that are significant for international students who often encounter environmental and cultural challenges. This study aimed to assess the physical activity levels and changes among Chinese international students in South Korea and identify the factors associated with these changes. [Methods] The study included 192 Chinese students from a single university, recruited via an anonymous survey link on WeChat that collected data on sociodemographics, health behaviors, acculturative stress, depression, and social support. Physical activity levels were assessed using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire and changes in physical activity in South Korea were also evaluated. Multivariate multinomial logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with decreased and increased physical activity among the students. [Results] Among the participants, 33.9% indicated decreased physical activity, whereas 29.7% reported increased physical activity compared with their home country. Barriers include academic stress, time constraints, and unfamiliar environments, whereas facilitators include exercise facility accessibility and support from others. Increased physical activity was positively associated with older age, weight changes, and recreational activities. Poor self-health perception was positively associated with reduced physical activity, whereas perceived discrimination and transportation-related physical activity were negatively associated with reduced physical activity. [Conclusion] Changes in physical activity levels and their associated factors among Chinese international students in South Korea were revealed. Multidimensional factors must be addressed to improve physical activity levels, especially considering the challenging circumstances faced by international students.

Longitudinal Trend of Prevalence of Meeting Physical Activity Guidelines among Korean Adults

Junghoon Kim(Junghoon Kim) 사피엔시아 2017 Exercise Medicine Vol.1 No.-

OBJECTIVES: At present, almost nothing is known about longitudinal trends in the proportion of Korean adults meeting recommended guidelines for physical activity or the inter-related factors. The purpose of this study was to investigate the longitudinal trends in how Korean adults met new guidelines for physical activity between 2008 and 2013 and to evaluate a range of factors that could have influenced these trends. METHODS: Analysis involved a dataset of 36,009 adults aged ≥20 years who participated in the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2008-2013. The volume of physical activity and muscular activity were assessed using a self-reported questionnaire, and each domain of activity was characterized as being either low or high, based upon physical activity guidelines for Korean adults. RESULTS: Based on new physical activity guidelines, 22.0%, 26.6%, and 36.8% of Korean adults met the guideline requirements for moderate, vigorous, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, respectively; 21.8% adults met the requirements for muscular activity. The odds ratio for meeting the requirements of the physical activity guidelines was significantly lower in the elderly population, in females, and in participants with low income. Moreover, the longitudinal trend for meeting the guidelines for physical activity showed a significant reduction from 2008 to 2012. CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, the self-reporting questionnaire used in the present study showed that ~35% of Korean adults met the guidelines for physical activity. Furthermore, the longitudinal trend for meeting physical activity guidelines showed a significant reduction between 2008 and 2012. Finally, our findings showed that physical activity estimates for Korean adults vary substantially depending on socio-demographic characteristics.

계절별 날씨 변화가 신체활동 참여 수준에 미치는 영향

이용수 한국웰니스학회 2019 한국웰니스학회지 Vol.14 No.1

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the weather change and the type and level of physical activity participation of the residents registered in a local public health center in Seoul and to provide basic data on the strategy development of health promotion project and physical activity promotion program. The subjects of this study were 1,956 members aged between 30 and 65 who were enrolled in the Center for Metabolic Syndrome Management at the Public Health Center of the Seoul Metropolitan Government. The results of this study were as follows: As a result of comparing monthly physical activity level, the highest month of physical activity was in October, November and April. The highest monthly physical activity was in September, January and October. As a result of comparing the level of physical activities by season, 'high intensity physical activity per week' was significantly higher in autumn than in summer and winter(p<.001). The mean intensity of physical activity per week was significantly higher in autumn than in spring) and winter (p<.01). There was no significant difference in walking activity per week between the seasons. Among the three types of physical activity, walking is the highest physical activity and seasonal variation is the least, so it is appropriate to use it as a strategy to minimize changes in physical activity due to seasonal changes. In the future, it will be necessary to focus on the development of walking program in order to activate physical activity. 본 연구의 목적은 날씨의 변화가 지역 거주민의 신체활동 참여 형태와 수준에 미치는 관련성을 조사하여 건강증진 사업 기획 및 신체활동증진 프로그램의 중재전략 개발에 기초자료를 제공하는 것이다. 본 연구의 연구대상자는 서울특별시 산하 일개 지방정부의 보건소 대사증후군관리센터에 등록된 나이 30세에서 65세 사이의 회원 1,956명이다. 연구결과 월별 신체활동 수준을 비교한 결과 ‘신체활동높음’ 이 가장 많은 달은 10월, 11월, 4월 순으로 나타났으며, ‘신체활동보통’ 이 가장 높은 달은 9월, 1월, 10월 순으로 나타났다. 계절별 신체활동 수준을 비교한 결과 ‘주당고강도신체활동량’은 가을이 여름과 겨울보다 유의하게 높은 것으로 나타났으며(p<.001), ‘주당중강도신체활동량’은 가을이 봄과 겨울보다 유의하게 높은 것으로 나타났다(p<.01). ‘주당걷기신체활동량’은 계절간에 유의한 차이는 나타나지 않았다. 걷기는 가장 신체활동량이 높고, 계절별 편차가 가장 적으므로 계절변화에 따른 신체활동량 변화를 최소화하기 위한 전략으로 활용하는 것이 적절할 것으로 사료된다. 추후 신체활동 활성화를 위해서는 계절별 걷기 운동 프로그램 전략 개발에 대한 연구가 필요 할 것으로 판단된다.

자연과학편 : 10주간의 0교시 체육활동 참여가 중학생의 신체활동 형태 변화 및 집중력에 미치는 영향

정혜윤(HaeYoonJung),이민희(MinHeeLee),백성수(SeungSooBaek) 한국체육학회 2015 한국체육학회지 Vol.54 No.3

Regular exercise or physical education in the adolescence has been expected to effect on physical and mental health development. The purpose of this study focused on effects of 10-week early morning exercise on physical activity and cognitive function in the middle school students. The subjects of this research were collected from 40 students who had additionally taken early morning physical exercise, and 38 students of control group who had taken regular physical exercise. After that, ten students were selected from each groups to assess their before and after physical activity for seven days. Physical activity was assessed by total gross caloric value, total number of gaits, and exercise intensity. Cognitive function was assessed by two types of stroop tests. The findings of this research showed that the exercise group is increased in the total calorie consumption and physical activity quantity compared to the control group. In regards to exercise intensity, there were positive effects on high and moderate intensity of the daily physical activity, however, there is no effect in the low intensity of the daily physical activity. Also, students were classified as high, medium, and low intensity of daily physical activity. It was a significant effect of increasing cognitive function in the students of high and medium intensity of daily physical activity. However, In low-intensity physical activity of students was no significant effect. In the cognitive function, both stroop tests suggested students who had additional morning physical exercise had more positive effects than a control groups of students who had regular exercise. As a result, morning physical exercise induces increase in physical activity of middle school students, and positively effects on their cognitive function. Therefore, before beginning classes in middle school physical activity can lead to lifestyle changes for increased physical activity in everyday life, even academic improvement through increased concentration it can be expected to have a positive impact.

유아의 신체활동태도가 신체활동량에 미치는 영향에서 어머니 위험감수놀이 허용의 매개효과

한상희,부성숙 학습자중심교과교육학회 2025 학습자중심교과교육연구 Vol.25 No.5

목적 본 연구는 유아의 신체활동태도가 신체활동량에 미치는 영향에서 어머니 위험감수놀이 허용의 매개효과를 살펴보는 데 그 목적이 있다. 방법 본 연구의 연구대상은 경기도와 충청남도에 소재한 어린이집과 유치원에 재원중인 만 3, 4, 5세 유아 270명과 그들의 어머니로 질문지를 통한 설문 조사를 실시하였다. 수집된 자료는 SPSS WIN 25.0 프로그램을 사용하여 빈도분석, 기술통계, 신뢰도 분석, 상관분석, Process macro을 사용하여 매개효과를 살펴보았다. 결과 본 연구의 결과는 첫째, 유아의 신체활동태도가 좋을수록 유아의 신체활동량과 어머니의 위험감수놀이 허용이 높게 나타났고, 어머니 위험감수놀이 허용이 높을수록 유아의 신체활동량이 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. 둘째, 유아의 신체활동태도가 신체활동량에 긍정적인 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났으며, 이 과정에서 어머니 위험감수놀이 허용이 유아의 신체활동량에 정적인 영향력을증가시키는 매개효과가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 이는 어머니 위험감수놀이 허용이 유아의 신체활동량을 증가시키는 것을 의미한다. 결론 본 연구를 통해 유아의 신체활동태도, 어머니 위험감수놀이 허용과 유아의 신체활동량이 상호연관성이 있음을 확인할 수 있었고, 유아의 신체활동태도는 유아의 신체활동량을 유의미하게 예측하게 하는 변인임이 밝혀졌다. 또한 유아의 신체활동태도가 유아의 신체활동량에 영향을 미치는 과정에서 어머니 위험감수놀이 허용이 유아의 신체활동량을 증가시킬 수 있는 변인으로 작용하고있음을 확인할 수 있었다. 이러한 결과는 유아의 신체활동량 증진을 위해 어머니 위험감수놀이 허용이 중요한 역할을 한다는 점을보여준다. 이를 위해 어머니 위험감수놀이 허용에 대한 긍정적 인식 향상을 위한 노력이 필요함을 시사한다. Objectives The purpose of this study is to examine the mediating effect of mothers' permission for risky play in the effect of children's physical activity attitudes on the amount of physical activity. Methods The subjects of this study were 270 children aged 3, 4, and 5 attending daycare centers and kinder gartens in Gyeonggi-do and Chungcheongnam-do and their mothers. A questionnaire was used to conduct a survey. The collected data were analyzed using the SPSS WIN 25.0 program, frequency analysis, descriptive sta tistics, reliability analysis, correlation analysis, and Process macro 4.0 model 4 to examine the mediating effect. Results The results of this study are as follows: First, the better the physical activity attitude of infants, the higher the amount of physical activity of infants and the mother's permission for risky play. The higher the mother's per mission for risky play, the higher the amount of physical activity of infants. Second, the physical activity attitude of infants was found to have a positive effect on the amount of physical activity. In this process, the permission for risky play of mothers was found to have a mediating effect that increased the positive influence on the amount of physical activity of infants. This means that the permission for risky play of mothers increases the amount of physical activity of infants. Conclusions Through this study, it was confirmed that the physical activity attitude of infants, the permission for risky play of mothers, and the amount of physical activity of infants were interrelated, and the physical activity atti tude of infants was found to be a variable that significantly predicted the amount of physical activity of infants. In addition, it was confirmed that the permission for risky play of mothers acted as a variable that could increase the amount of physical activity of infants in the process in which the physical activity attitude of infants affected the amount of physical activity of infants. These results show that the permission for risky play of mothers plays an important role in increasing the amount of physical activity of infants. This suggests that efforts are needed to im prove positive perceptions of mothers' acceptance of risky play.

체육수업 유무와 성별에 따른 고등학생의 일상생활 신체활동 수준과 특성 분석

이규일 ( Gyuil Lee ) 한국스포츠과학원 2023 체육과학연구 Vol.34 No.2

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to analyze the level and characteristics of physical activity (sedentary, light, and MVPA) of high school students according to physical education (PE) class (DWPE: days with PE class, DNPE: days with no PE class) and sex. METHODS Data were collected on 147 students (65 male and 82 female) from four high schools in Seoul city, and physical activity was measured using a three-dimensional accelerometer. The collected physical activity data were input into SPSS 25.0, and the descriptive analysis and two-way ANOVA according to PE class and sex were performed. RESULTS The descriptive statistical analysis showed that 31% (40.7% male and 23.4% female) of participants met the recommended physical activity durations (MVPA of 60 min/day). In the two-way ANOVA, sedentary activity, light activity, and MVPA showed statistically significant main and interaction effects according to PE class and sex. According to the results of the interaction effect analysis, the gap in physical activity between DWPE and DNPE was large in male students. For male students, light activity and MVPA significantly increased on the day of the PE class, and sedentary activity significantly decreased. However, for female students, DWPE and DNPE did not differ significantly in all levels of physical activity. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, the level of physical activity of Korean high school students was relatively low, and the effect of daily-life physical activity in the PE class was limited to male students. Accordingly, an alternative should be introduced to increase the physical activity of female high-school students through PE classes.

A study on the physical activity issues in asthmatic children and it's significance to school education

김연수 서울대학교 교육종합연구원 2009 The SNU Journal of Education Research Vol.18 No.-

Asthma and physical activity in children are major health issues. The incidence and prevalence of asthma have increased considerably over the last few decades, particularly for children. And the level of physical inactivity in children has also increased in the worldwide. Therefore, the burden on health services from asthma and physical activity are extensive and increasing now. Physical activity is important. It has <<an사제>> advantages for children in terms of skeletal development, improve cardiorespiratory fitness, lowered body fat and elevated self-esteem. Of course, physical activity is also very important for children with asthma. But there seem to be a common perception that asthmatic children have reduced an exercise capacity and have been discouraged from physical activity. We are afraid that many children and young people with asthma believe the limitations on their activity are an inevitable part of having asthma. This paper presents a review of the literature in which habitual physical activity and fitness levels including obesity and investigate of 2007 KYRBS(Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey) in order to provide an overview of evidence and argument in this issue, and inform decisions about the future direction of empirical studies and therefore help to making systems/or programs for them. Asthma and physical activity in children are major health issues. The incidence and prevalence of asthma have increased considerably over the last few decades, particularly for children. And the level of physical inactivity in children has also increased in the worldwide. Therefore, the burden on health services from asthma and physical activity are extensive and increasing now. Physical activity is important. It has <<an사제>> advantages for children in terms of skeletal development, improve cardiorespiratory fitness, lowered body fat and elevated self-esteem. Of course, physical activity is also very important for children with asthma. But there seem to be a common perception that asthmatic children have reduced an exercise capacity and have been discouraged from physical activity. We are afraid that many children and young people with asthma believe the limitations on their activity are an inevitable part of having asthma. This paper presents a review of the literature in which habitual physical activity and fitness levels including obesity and investigate of 2007 KYRBS(Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey) in order to provide an overview of evidence and argument in this issue, and inform decisions about the future direction of empirical studies and therefore help to making systems/or programs for them.

Recognition of Physical Activity between Physical Therapy and Non-Physical Therapy Students: Cross-Sectional Survey

( Heun-jae Ryu ),( Jung-won Kwon ),( Young-min Lee ) 대한물리치료학회 2021 대한물리치료학회지 Vol.33 No.6

Purpose: This study was to the investigate recognition of physical activity between physical therapy students (PTS) and non-physical therapy students (NPTS) by measuring the level of physical activity using International Physical Activity Questionnaires (IPAQ). Methods: A cross-sectional survey was completed by 191 university students. The IPAQ with an additional question (Is physical activity necessary for your future job?) was used to evaluate the recognition and the amount of physical activity. The collected data were calculated as MET-minutes scores and were classified as walking, moderate, and vigorous level of physical activity. The students were analyzed by dividing them into those who had a part-time employment (16 PTS and 12 NPTS) and those who did not have a part-time employment (80 PTS and 83 NPTS). Results: In students with a part-time employment, no significances were observed between the PTS and NPTS, in terms of MET, frequency and time of physical activity, and sitting time (p>0.05). In students without a part-time employment, the NPTS was significantly higher than the PTS for the MET and frequency of physical activity in a vigorous level (p< 0.05), and there were no significant differences in other levels of physical activity (p >0.05). In the additional question, the PTS showed a slightly higher than the NPTS (p<0.05). Conclusion: The physical therapy students did not remarkable barrier to recognition of physical activity, but there was a difference in their recognition of the vigorous level of physical activity. Therefore, the understanding of physical activity for PTS would play an important role in the recognition of how physical activity can be promoted.

남녀 중 . 고등학교 학생의 신체활동과 비만

박현주 韓國學校保健學會 2010 韓國學校保健學會誌 Vol.23 No.1

Purpose: Adolescent obesity is a growing problem. This study examined the relationships between different types of physical activity and obesity in male and female middle and high school students. Methods: This study used the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data of 2007. The study included 282 male and female middle and high school students who completed health survey questionnaires regarding physical activity. Physical activity was measured with vigorous and moderate activity and walking. BMI was used as an obesity indicator. Analyses were done using descriptive statistics, ANOVA, and chi-square test. In addition, multiple logistic regression were conducted to investigate the relationship between physical activity and obesity when adjusting for covariates. SAS/WIN 9.1 was used. Results: Boys spent more days in vigorous and moderate physical activity than girls (p for vigorous activity: <.001, for moderate activity: <.001). There was no significant difference in walking activity between boys and girls and between middle and high school students. Only days spent in vigorous activity was significantly higher in middle school student compared with high school students (p=.013). According to the relationship between physical activity and obesity, moderate physical activity was significantly related to BMI for high school boys (p=.041). However, when adjusting for age, sex, school, parental income, daily caloric intake, physical activity was not significantly related to obesity. Conclusions: The results showed that male and female middle and high school students spent not enough days in doing low moderate and vigorous physical activity. Thus, this strengthens the need to increase physical activity level in these populations. In spite of non-significant relationship between physical activity and obesity from multivariate analysis, increasing moderate physical activity for high school boy could be effective to prevent and manage obesity, since significant difference between moderate activity and obesity in this population.

성소수자(LGBTQ+)의 신체활동 참여 특성과 장벽, 정서 경험 및 활성화 요인 탐구

Tomita Shigeru,윤대현,박세윤 한국스포츠심리학회 2024 한국스포츠심리학회지 Vol.35 No.3

목적: 본 연구는 성소수자의 신체활동 참여 특성, 참여 장벽, 참여 장벽과 관련된 정서를 알아보고, 성소수자가 인식한 신체활동 활성화 요인을 탐구하려는 목적으로 수행되었다. 방법: 연구참여자는 33명의 성소수자이며, 연령 은 20∼40대였다. 본 연구는 온라인커뮤니티를 통해 연구참여자에게 개방형 문항을 배포하여 자료를 수집하였고, 수집된 자료를 체계적으로 범주화하는 과정을 거쳤다. 결과: 연구참여자 중 1/3은 주 3회 이상, 대부분 혼자 참여 가능한 운동에 참여하고 동호회에 가입하지 않은 것으로 나타났다. 신체활동 참여의 이유는 ‘건강유지 및 체력증 진’, ‘체중조절 및 체형관리’ 등 이었다. 참여자의 대부분은 신체활동 참여 장벽을 경험하지 않았으나, 일부(24%) 는 ‘성고정관념에 따른 참여 제약’, ‘이분법적 시설 제약’, ‘아웃팅 불안’ 등의 장벽을 경험하였다. 신체활동 장벽 경험 유무와 관계없이 성소수자에게 예측되는 장벽은 ‘대인관계에 대한 우려’와 ‘성고정관념에 따른 참여 제약’ 등이었다. 이러한 장벽을 경험한 성소수자는 ‘불편함과 불쾌함’, ‘회피심’의 정서를 느꼈으며, 장벽을 경험하지 않 았더라도 ‘불편함과 불쾌함’, ‘민망함과 당혹감’, ‘상실감과 우울’, ‘회피심’ 등의 정서를 경험할 것으로 예측했다. 성소수자가 인식한 신체활동 활성화 요인은 ‘인식개선을 위한 노력’, ‘다양한 운동 선택권 확대’, ‘성중립 시설 및 용품 마련’ 등이 있었다. 결론: 본 연구를 통해 성소수자는 주로 혼자서 수행하는 신체활동에 참여하며, 성소수자 가 경험한 신체활동 장벽은 이분법적 성고정관념에 의한 종목 및 시설 사용이며, 신체활동 참여에서 대인관계의 손상에 대해 가장 많이 우려하는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 신체활동 참여 장벽에 대해 불편감 뿐 아니라 상실감의 정서를 겪을 수 있음을 알 수 있었다. 이러한 연구는 그동안 체육학분야에서 거의 다루어지지 않았던 성소수자의 신체활동 참여에 대한 학술적 접근을 시도하였다는 것에 의의가 있으며, 성소수자의 신체활동참여에 대한 실질적 인 정보를 제공한다. Purpose: This study aims to explore the characteristics of physical activity participation, perceived barriers, emotional experiences, and factors that increase engagement among LGBTQ+ individuals. Methods: Data were collected via a survey through the online community from 33 LGBTQ+ individuals aged 20 to 40. The survey included open-ended questions. The collected data was derived through the open-axial-selective coding process. Results: One-third of the participants engaged in physical activity more than three times a week, primarily participating in individual activities rather than joining sports clubs. The key reasons of participating in physical activity were enhancing ‘physical fitness’ and ‘weight management’. Most participants didn’t experience barriers of participating in physical activity. A part of participants(24%) experienced barriers to participating in physical activities, and the main reasons were such as ‘restrictions to participate due to gender stereotypes’, ‘gender binary facility restrictions’ and ‘outing anxiety’. Barriers that LGBTQ+ expected to participate in physical activity were such as ‘Concerning about interpersonal relationships’ and ‘restrictions to participate due to gender stereotypes’. LGBTQ+ experienced these barriers felt emotions of ‘uncomfortableness and unpleasantness’ and ‘avoidance’. LGBTQ+ didn’t experience barriers expected to experience emotions of such as ‘uncomfortableness and unpleasantness’, ‘cringing and embarrassment’, ‘losing and depression’ and ‘avoidance’. Factors LGBTQ+ recognized increasing engagement of physical activity were such as ‘exertion for improving awareness’, ‘expanding options for various physical activity’ and ‘preparing gender neutral facilities and items’. Conclusion: This study identified the characteristics most LGBTQ+ participated in individual physical activity. The uses of facility and the options of physical activity based on gender binary were became the barriers LGBTQ+ participated in physical activity. LGBTQ+ concerned about harm to interpersonal relationships to participate in physical activity. And LGBTQ+ might experience emotions of uncomfortableness and losing from physical activity barriers. This study contributes to the limited academic discourse on LGBTQ+ participation in physical activities within Kinesiology and offers practical insights for promoting inclusive physical activity of LGBTQ+.