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This document provides summaries of four research articles on various topics related to physical activity and well-being. The first article focuses on the psychological responses of elite college athletes to strength training, emphasizing the role of cognitive factors in shaping their psychological states. The second article reviews the effectiveness of psychological interventions in improving athletic performance, highlighting the need for more rigorous research designs. The third article examines the impact of web-based physical activity interventions on behavior change, suggesting that composite engagement measures can provide a deeper understanding of the relationship between engagement and physical activity. The fourth article discusses the Fitness Buddies program, which pairs students to support each other's fitness journeys, and while it did not significantly increase physical activity levels, participants reported positive psychological outcomes and improved academic engagement. The article also discusses the use of gamification strategies to make physical activity more engaging for youth, noting both the positive psychological benefits and concerns about gender stereotypes and unregulated social interaction. Lastly, the document presents a study on the cognitive benefits of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous exercise (MICT) among older adults, suggesting that both forms of exercise can potentially activate brain function in seniors. These summaries cover a range of topics related to health, well-being, and sports. [Extracted from the article]

College student-athletes balance the demands of both sport and school in the context of higher education; high levels of motivation are necessary for success in both spaces. Studies have evaluated learning styles and academic motivational outcomes in college student athletes but there is a need to explore how motivation impacts both academic and athletic success. The present study examined the relationship academic, student athletic, and career athletic motivation had with learning styles and major (STEM vs. non-STEM) using Self-Determination Theory as the theoretical lens. College Division I, II, III, and Club college athletes took the Grasha-Reichmann Student Learning Style Scale and Student Athletes Motivation toward Sports and Academics Questionnaire. Learning styles were grouped into intrinsic (independent, participant, and collaborative) and extrinsic (dependent, avoidant, and competitive) styles. There were positive relationships between intrinsic learning style and both student athletic (r(147) = .19, p = .02) and academic (r(147) = .30, p < .001) motivation. Extrinsic learning style was positively correlated with career athletic (r(147) = .27, p = .001) and student athletic (r(147) = .16, p < .05) motivation but negatively corelated with academic motivation (r(147) = -.17, p = .03). Athletes in STEM majors (M = 3.88, SD = 0.36) had significantly higher academic motivation than non-STEM majors (M = 3.66, SD = 0.40), t(182) = 3.85, p < .001. Athletes in non-STEM majors (M = 4.00, SD = 0.88) had significantly higher career athletic motivation than STEM majors (M = 3.56, SD = 0.91), t(182) = -3.29, p = .001. Findings suggest being more independent, participant, and collaborative in class is related to motivation both in school and in student athletic endeavors. Athletes pursuing a STEM major may show higher academic motivation than athletes pursuing non-STEM majors. Encouraging student-athlete learning autonomy via education/intervention could improve intrinsic motivation in sport and classes, though further exploration of these factors is necessary to fully understand their relationship in college student-athletes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This collection of research articles covers a range of topics related to sports and well-being. The first article examines the relationship between body image concerns and athlete status, finding that athletes generally report lower levels of body dissatisfaction compared to nonathletes. The second article discusses the need to address inequalities in youth sport, particularly in relation to race, gender, and sexuality. The third article explores the relationship between personality traits and emotions in learning contexts, specifically in foreign language classes. The fourth article examines the prevalence of symptoms of depression and anxiety among German field hockey players, finding that it is similar to or lower than in other elite sports and the general population. The fifth article focuses on a trauma-informed mobile recreation program for youth experiencing homelessness, which aims to foster well-being through recreation and social connections. The final article discusses the need for standardization in ecological momentary assessment of movement behaviors to effectively target chronic disease prevention. Overall, these articles provide valuable insights into various aspects of sports and well-being, highlighting the need for further research and interventions to support athletes. [Extracted from the article]

Similarly, EE at baseline predicted an increase in BD over time, while baseline BD, BMI, and EE explained 63.4% of the variance in BD at follow-up. Https://doi.org/10.1037/neu0000837 I Journal website: i https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/neu I Author website: i https://www.csusb.edu/profile/jacob.jones Do Rivalries Bring Out People's Best Performances? Https://doi.org/10.1080/1091367X.2022.2092740 I Journal website: i https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/hmpe20 I Author website: i https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jordan-Sutcliffe Reclaiming Active Identities After Cancer Treatment Physical activity (PA) is an important component of recovery after cancer. I Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, 95 i (1), 36-59. https://doi.org/10.1111/joop.12371 I Journal website: i https://bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/20448325 I Author website: i https://pvm.zhb.tu-dortmund.de/en/team/alumni/dr-kai-niclas-klasmeier/ Bidirectionality Between Body Dissatisfaction and Excessive Exercise Disordered eating behaviors are prevalent among college women and pose significant threats to physical and psychological health. [Extracted from the article]

This study aimed to assess the internalization of sociocultural attitudes and appearance comparison among U.S. athletes with physical disabilities. Female (n = 19) and male (n = 25) athletes between the ages of 18 and 73 years completed a quantitative survey along with two exploratory open-ended questions related to body appearance and influencers. Results showed significant correlations between internalization of the thin and low-body-fat ideal and appearance comparison (r =.55, p <.05) and internalization of the muscular ideal and appearance comparison (r =.76, p <.05) among women. For men, results showed a significant association between internalization of the muscular ideal and appearance comparison (r =.52, p <.05). The findings prompt further investigation of whether appearance comparison and internalization influence body dissatisfaction and disordered eating among athletes with physical disabilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper provides observations of physical fitness testing in Texas schools and physical education teachers' insights about large-scale testing using the FITNESSGRAM[R] assessment (Cooper Institute, 2007) as mandated by Texas Senate Bill 530. In the first study, undergraduate and graduate students who were trained to observe and assess student fitness testing in grades 3 through 12 provided observations. In the second study, physical education teachers responded to selected interview questions during a focus group discussion. From the observations and responses, specific themes emerged related to teachers' knowledge and training about conducting fitness testing and managing data, students' knowledge and motivation, support and resources for conducting fitness assessments, and complexity of the fitness situation. (Contains 1 table and 1 figure.)

Statewide physical fitness testing is gaining popularity in the United States because of increased childhood obesity levels, the relations between physical fitness and academic performance, and the hypothesized relations between adult characteristics and childhood physical activity, physical fitness, and health behaviors. Large-scale physical fitness testing can be fraught with problems unless properly planned and conducted. Legislators, administrators, teachers, and parents should consider the following 10 essential issues when conducting large-scale physical fitness testing: purpose of testing, proper planning, training, quality of the data, reporting, support, costs, interpretation, programmatic matters, and policies and politics. (Contains 2 figures and 1 table.)