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1. Dual Career of the employee-athlete and employee-coach towards brand values alignment: The BRAVA-DC project

Author: Mingione Michela, Verk N., Capranica L., Doupona M., MacDonncha C., Mattia G., Podnar K., Pratesi C. A., EAS (European Athlete Student) Annual Conference, Mingione, Michela, Verk, N., Capranica, L., Doupona, M., Macdonncha, C., Mattia, G., Podnar, K., and Pratesi, C. A.
Published: 2021

2. Royal academy of medicine in Ireland section of biomedical sciences: Proceedings of meeting held Thursday & Friday 26th, 27th June, 1997 in University of Limerick

Author: MacDonncha, C., Watson, A. W. S., Jakeman, P. M., Welsh, L. J., McGrath, S., Watson, A. W. S., Ooi, H., Brady, H. R., O’Regan, R. G, McLoughlin, P., Cantillon, D., Bradford, A., Deacy, C., Garrett, M., Lowe, A. S., Baxter, G. D., Walker, M. D., Hirst, D. G., Kennovin, G. D., Leek, M., Watson, A. W. S., MacDonncha, C., Watson, A. W. S., Watson, A. W. S., Robinson, J., Hill, I. D., Baxter, G. D., Allen, J. M., Black, A. J., Baxter, G. D., Hughes, S., Bell, A. L., Orr, G., McDonagh, S., Baxter, G. D., Baker, R., Cadogan, E., Hopkins, N., O’Regan, R. G., McLoughlin, P., Lynch, F., O’Regan, R. G., McLoughlin, P., Nolan, Y. M., Connor, T. J., Kelly, J. P., Leonard, E., Shen, Y., Redmond, A. M., Kelly, J. P., Leonard, B. E., Connor, T. J., McNamara, M. G., Finn, D., Currid, A., O’Malley, M., Redmond, A. M., Kelly, J. P., Leonard, B. E., Healy, D. G., Kelly, J. P., Leonard, B. E., Walker, M. D., Lowe, A. S., Hirst, D. G., Kennovin, G. D., Leek, M., Cullen, V. C., Wilson, S., Love, G., Keenan, A. K., O’Hagan, B., Murray, D., Dooley, J. S. G., McKerr, G., Allen, J. M., Doyle, P., Healy, D. G., Kelly, J. P., Leonard, B. E., Hanna-Mitchell, A. T., Gebruers, E. M., Hill, I. D., Robinson, J., Baxter, G. D., Allen, J. M., Leonard, M., Ryan, M. P., Healy, E., Keane, T., Healy, E., Ryan, M. P., Egan, D., Dempsey, M., Healy, E., Ryan, M. P., Kelleher, S., Keenan, A. K., Esfandiary, H., Gilmore, W. S., Allen, J. M., Hannigan, B. M., Al-Assar, O., Robson, T., McKeown, S. R., and Hirst, D. G.
Published: 1998
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3. Correction to: Biological determinants of physical activity across the life course: a 'Determinants of Diet and Physical Activity' (DEDIPAC) umbrella systematic literature review (Sports Medicine - Open, (2019), 5, 1, (2), 10.1186/s40798-018-0173-9)

Author: Aleksovska, K., Puggina, A., Giraldi, L., Buck, C., Burns, C., Cardon, G., Carlin, A., Chantal, S., Ciarapica, D., Colotto, M., Condello, G., Coppinger, T., Cortis, C., D'Haese, S., De Craemer, M., Di Blasio, A., Hansen, S., Iacoviello, L., Issartel, J., Izzicupo, P., Jaeschke, L., Kanning, M., Kennedy, A., Ling, F., Luzak, A., Napolitano, G., Nazare, J. -A., Perchoux, C., Pischon, T., Polito, A., Sannella, A., Schulz, H., Sohun, R., Steinbrecher, A., Schlicht, W., Ricciardi, W., Macdonncha, C., Capranica, L., and Boccia, S.
Published: 2020

4. Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland Section of Biomedical Sciences

Author: Ruddock, W., Burns, D. M., Brown, J. C. W., Allen, J. M., Hirst, D. G., Love, G. P., Keenan, A. K., Lally, C., Bird, A., Ryan, M. P., O’Connor, N., O’Boyle, K. M., McGeown, J. G., McCarron, J. G., Drummond, R. M., Fay, F. S., Connor, T. J., Kelly, J. P., Leonard, B. E., Gilmartin, L., O’Cuinn, G., MacDonncha, C., Watson, A. W. S., McGrath, S., Brady, K. J., McKillen, H-C., Taylor, C. W., Smith, S. K., Thornton, S., Martin, A. D., Bailie, J. R., McKeown, S. R., Higgins, C. A., Hatton, W. J., McKerr, G., Harvey, D., Carson, J., Hannigan, B. M., Morrow, D. M. P., McGlynn, H., Thompson, C. M. G., Higgins, C., Galligan, E. S., Murray, M. M., Leckey, J. L., Nevin, G. B., Soppitt, D. S., Esfandiary, M. H., Gilmore, W. S., Robson, T., Dineen, T., Greer, A., Houghton, J. A., O’Halloran, K. D., Bradford, A., McGuire, M., MacDermott, M., Coogan, A., O’Connor, J. J., Regan, C. S., Redmond, A. M., Harkin, A., Lowe, A. S., Baxter, G. D., Kennovin, G. D., Leek, M., Friery, O. P., Hejmadi, M. V., Patterson, L. H., Robinson, J., Hill, I., Kilbride, J., Cotton, K. D., Hollywood, M. A., McHale, N. G., Thornbury, K. D., Halligan, C. P., O’Connell, D. P., Harvey, B. J., Fanning, P., O’Farrell, A., Cantillon, D., Cryan, J. F., O’Leary, D., O’Malley, D. T., Nolan, A., Moran, A. P., Fitzgerald, K. A., O’Neill, L. A. J., McElligott, A., Baker, A. H., Joyce, K. M., Ruane, T., Hall, W. J., Markos, F., Carey, M. F., Galvin, C., Perl, E. R., Curran, A. K., Connolly, C., Abdullah, K., Docherty, J. R., Gavin, K. T., Browne, M., Frazer, C-A., Walsh, D. M., Atkinson, S., Brown, D., O’Connor, J. M., Wasson, G. R., Bonham, M. P., McKelvey-Martin, V. J., Strain, J. J., Downes, C. S., Dineen, T. M., Powell, R., Van Hemelrijk, B., Abujaffom, T. Mubarak, Caulfield, B., Garrett, M., Brennan, L., Griffin, M. J., McShane, A. J., Convery, P. N., Milligan, K. R., Quinn, P., Scott, K., Fee, J. P. H., Cashman, M., Dunne, A., Healy, E., Walsh, J., Watson, A. J., Walsh, D. M., Noble, G., Baxter, G. D., Allen, J. M., Campion, D. P., Leek, B. F., Ryan, J. P., Quinn, T., Dumbleton, M., Smith, K. M., McGrath, J. C., Macmillan, J. B., Doherty, L., Lynch, F., Sweeney, M., O’Regan, R. G., McLoughlin, P., Padua, R. A., Dudeney, S., O’Byrne, J., Moran, R., O’Kelly, K. U., McCormack, B. A. O., Lyons, C. G., Brady, C. L., Simms, C., Maher, S., Schreiber, B., Taylor, D., Carr, A. J., Higgins, B., Dempsey, G. J., Imam, S. Z., Harbinson, M., Adgey, A. A. J., Anderson, J., Aodha, S. Ní, Wilcox, D., Rice, J., Jenkinson, A., O’Rourke, K., O’Brien, T., Devitt, A., McCormack, D., Ikadi, Y., Quinlan, W., Noelke, L., McMahon, G. T., Mulville, J. P., Lee, T. C., Rizvi, A., Fitzpatrick, D., McCarthy, M. A., McGloughlin, T., Monaghan, J., Shine, J., Arendt, E., Lew, B., Lewis, J., Kelly, P. A., Lennon, A. B., Hill, R. G., Dunne, N. J., Thompson, C., Orr, J. F., Beverland, D. E., Prenderville, T., Prendergast, P. J., Huiskes, R., Søballe, K., Mukunda, M. C., Kelly, C. J., Cregg, N., Leahy, A., Dwyer, R., Watson, R. G. K., Bouchier-Hayes, D. J., O’Boyle, C. J., Murchan, P., Mitchell, C. J., Macfie, J., Delicata, R. J., Davies, E. V., Lloyds, D., Petitt, E. J., Carey, P. D., Buckley, D. J., Riordain, M. G. O., Barry, T., Gorey, T. F., Fitzpatrick, J. M., Rothwell, J., Flaherty, J., Wilson, G., Walsh, T. N., Hennessy, T. P. J., O’Donoghue, J., Panchal, J., Mehdi, S., O’Sullivan, S. T., O’Shaughnessy, M., O’Connor, T. P. F., Cox, M. A., Dingle, J. T., Flavin, B. M., Regan, M. C., and O’Connell, P. R.
Published: 1997
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5. Biological determinants of physical activity across the life course: a 'Determinants of Diet and Physical Activity' (DEDIPAC) umbrella systematic literature review

Author: Aleksovska, K., Puggina, A., Giraldi, L., Buck, C., Burns, C., Cardon, G., Carlin, A., Chantal, S., Ciarapica, D., Colotto, M., Condello, G., Coppinger, T., Cortis, C., D'Haese, S., De Craemer, M., Di Blasio, A., Hansen, S., Iacoviello, L., Issartel, J., Izzicupo, P., Jaeschke, L., Kanning, M., Kennedy, A., Ling, F., Luzak, A., Napolitano, G., Nazare, J.A., Perchoux, C., Pischon, T., Polito, A., Sannella, A., Schulz, H., Sohun, R., Steinbrecher, A., Schlicht, W., Ricciardi, W., MacDonncha, C., Capranica, L., and Boccia, S.
Subjects: Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Despite the large number of studies and reviews available, the evidence regarding the biological determinants of physical activity (PA) is inconclusive. In this umbrella review, we summarized the current evidence on the biological determinants of PA across the life course, by pooling the results of the available systematic literature reviews (SLRs) and meta-analyses (MAs). METHODS: We conducted an online search on MEDLINE, ISI Web of Science, Scopus, and SPORTDiscus databases up to January 2018. SLRs and MAs of observational studies that investigated the association between biological determinants of PA and having PA as outcome were considered eligible. The extracted data were assessed based on the importance of the determinants, the strength of evidence, and the methodological quality. RESULTS: We identified 19 reviews of which most were of moderate methodological quality. Determinants that were studied most frequently among all ages and demonstrated evidence suggesting a positive association to PA were younger age, being male, higher health status, and higher physical fitness levels. Among adults, normal birth weight was found to be positively associated to PA with convincing strength of evidence, while findings among adolescents were inconsistent and with limited strength of evidence. CONCLUSIONS: Different social or behavioral factors may contribute to the decrease of PA with age and among females versus males, and creating programmes targeted at diverse ages, female population, and adults with abnormal birth weight is recommended. Future studies should use prospective study designs, standardized definitions of PA, and objective measurement methods of PA assessment.
Published: 2019

6. Royal academy of medicine in ireland section of biomedical sciences: Proceedings of summer meeting held june 1995

Author: Mescall, F. M., Kane, M. T., Keyes, W. M., Quinlan, L. R., Hynes, A. C., Kane, M. T., Jordan, F. M., Hynes, A. C., McGarvey, C., Kelly, J. P., O’Donnell, J. M., Kelliher, P., O’Donnell, J. M., Cotton, K. D., Hollywood, M. A., Thornbury, K. D., McHale, N. G., Curran, A. K., O’Halloran, K. D., Bradford, A., O’Rourke, M., Docherty, J. R., Brady, G., Lyall, P., Felle, P., Fanning, P., O’Boyle, K. M., Cummins, M., Naughton, Y., Ryan, M. P., Clarke, H., O’Connell, C., McNamara, B., Cuffe, J., O’Sullivan, G., Harvey, B., Urbach, V., Leguen, I., Butt, G., MacDonncha, C., Watson, A. W. S., Aherne, A. M., Vaughan, C. J., Murphy, M. B., O’Connell, D. P., Walsh, D. E., Harvey, B. J., Connor, T. J., Kelly, J. P., Leonard, B. E., Wrynn, A. S., Earley, B., Harkin, A. J., Cassidy, E. M., O’Connor, J. J., Brayden, D. J., Dunne, J. F., Baird, A. W., McCole, D. F., Newsholme, P. N., Love, G. P., Keenan, A. K., Doolan, C. M., Higgins, M. A., Higgins, T., Horwitz, E., Reidy, D., Redmond, A. M., McNamara, M. G., Maginn, M., Tamate, K., Charleton, M., Leavy, J., Nolan, A., Egan, D., Gosling, J. P., Fottrell, P. F., Kane, M., Murphy, N., Long, M., Fitzgerald, D., O’Fegan, P., O’Doherty, A., Forde, T., Molloy, G., Dawson, M. A., Maher, M., Houghton, J. A., Mccole, J. C., Moran, A. P., O/rsmalley, D. T., Helander, I. M., Lindner, B., Callaghan, G. A., Mcclorey, M. B., Hannigan, B. M., Gilmore, W. S., Allen, J. M., Whelton, H. J., Dowdall, D., Dawson, M., Smith, T., Whelton, H., O≿doherty, A., Mccusker, J., Joyce, K. M., Mlay, P., Leek, B. F., Clements, B. A., Grimes, F., Walsh, D. M., Baxter, G. D., Toussi, H., Lagan, K. M., and Ashford, R.
Published: 1996
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7. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MUSCLE FLEXIBILITY AND SAGITTAL SPINAL POSTURE IN GAELIC FOOTBALL PLAYERS.

Author: MacDonncha, C, McGrath, S, OʼGorman, D J., and Warrington, G D.
Published: 2003

8. THE IMPACT OF AN EXERCISE AND NUTRITONAL INTERVENTION ON PHYSIOLOGICAL FUNCTION IN MANUAL EMPLOYEES

Author: Sohun, R C., McGrath, S, OʼGorman, D J., McGowan, E, Warrington, G D., and MacDonncha, C
Published: 2003

9. THE ROLE OF PHYSICAL FITNESS SCREENING IN THE RECRUITMENT OF IRISH FIRE FIGHTERS

Author: OʼGorman, D J., McGrath, S, Warrington, G D., and MacDonncha, C
Published: 2003

10. Policy determinants of physical activity across the life course: a 'DEDIPAC' umbrella systematic literature review

Author: Puggina, A., Aleksovska, K., Buck, C., Burns, C., Cardon, G., Carlin, A., Chantal, S., Ciarapica, D., Condello, G., Coppinger, T., Cortis, C., D'Haese, S., De Craemer, M., Di Blasio, A., Hansen, S., Iacoviello, L., Issartel, J., Izzicupo, P., Jaeschke, L., Kanning, M., Kennedy, A., Chun Man Ling, F., Luzak, A., Napolitano, G., Nazare, J.A., Perchoux, C., Pischon, T., Polito, A., Sannella, A., Schulz, H., Sohun, R., Steinbrecher, A., Schlicht, W., Ricciardi, W., MacDonncha, C., Capranica, L., and Boccia, S.
Subjects: Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Despite the large number of studies and reviews available, the evidence regarding the policy determinants of physical activity (PA) is inconclusive. This umbrella systematic literature review (SLR) summarizes the current evidence on the policy determinants of PA across the life course, by pooling the results of the available SLRs and meta-analyses (MAs). METHODS: A systematic online search was conducted on MEDLINE, ISI Web of Science, Scopus and SPORTDiscus databases up to April 2016. SLRs and MAs of observational studies investigating the association between policy determinants of PA and having PA as outcome were considered eligible. The extracted data were assessed based on the importance of the determinants, the strength of evidence and the methodological quality. RESULTS: Fourteen reviews on 27 policy determinants of PA were eligible for this umbrella SLR. The majority of the reviews were of moderate quality. Among children, a clear association between time spent outdoors and PA emerged. Among adults, working hours were negatively associated with PA, though evidence was limited. At the population level, community- and street-scale urban design and land use policies were found to positively support PA levels, but levels of evidences were low. CONCLUSIONS: With this umbrella SLR the policy determinants of PA at individual-level and Population-level have been summarized and assessed. None of the investigated policy determinants had a convincing level of evidence, and very few had a probable level of evidence. Further research is needed, preferably by using prospective study designs, standardized definitions of PA and objective measurement of PA.
Published: 2018

11. Socio-economic determinants of physical activity across the life course: a 'DEterminants of DIet and Physical ACtivity' (DEDIPAC) umbrella literature review

Author: O'Donoghue, G., Kennedy, A., Puggina, A., Aleksovska, K., Buck, C., Burns, C., Cardon, G., Carlin, A., Ciarapica, D., Colotto, M., Condello, G., Coppinger, T., Cortis, C., D'Haese, S., De Craemer, M., Di Blasio, A., Hansen, S., Iacoviello, L., Issartel, J., Izzicupo, P., Jaeschke, L., Kanning, M., Ling, F., Luzak, A., Napolitano, G., Nazare, J.A., Perchoux, C., Pesce, C., Pischon, T., Polito, A., Sannella, A., Schulz, H., Simon, C., Sohun, R., Steinbrecher, A., Schlicht, W., MacDonncha, C., Capranica, L., and Boccia, S.
Subjects: Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases
Abstract: BACKGROUND: To date, the scientific literature on socioeconomic correlates and determinants of physical activity behaviours has been dispersed throughout a number of systematic reviews, often focusing on one factor (e.g. education or parental income) in one specific age group (e.g. pre-school children or adults). The aim of this umbrella review is to provide a comprehensive and systematic overview of the scientific literature from previously conducted research by summarising and synthesising the importance and strength of the evidence related to socioeconomic correlates and determinants of PA behaviours across the life course. METHODS: Medline, Embase, ISI Web of Science, Scopus and SPORTDiscus were searched for systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses of observational studies investigating the association between socioeconomic determinants of PA and PA itself (from January 2004 to September 2017). Data extraction evaluated the importance of determinants, strength of evidence, and methodological quality of the selected papers. The full protocol is available from PROSPERO (PROSPERO2014:CRD42015010616). RESULTS: Nineteen reviews were included. Moderate methodological quality emerged. For adults, convincing evidence supports a relationship between PA and socioeconomic status (SES), especially in relation to leisure time (positive relationship) and occupational PA (negative relationship). Conversely, no association between PA and SES or parental SES was found for pre-school, school-aged children and adolescents. CONCLUSIONS: Available evidence on the socioeconomic determinants of PA behaviour across the life course is probable (shows fairly consistent associations) at best. While some evidence is available for adults, less was available for youth. This is mainly due to a limited quantity of primary studies, weak research designs and lack of accuracy in the PA and SES assessment methods employed. Further PA domain specific studies using longitudinal design and clear measures of SES and PA assessment are required.
Published: 2018

12. Physical activity correlates among older adults with probable generalized anxiety disorder: Results from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing

Author: McDowell, C.P., primary, Gordon, B.R., additional, MacDonncha, C., additional, and Herring, M.P., additional
Published: 2019
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13. Socio-cultural determinants of physical activity across the life course: a 'Determinants of Diet and Physical Activity' (DEDIPAC) umbrella systematic literature review

Author: Jaeschke, L., Steinbrecher, A., Luzak, A., Puggina, A., Aleksovska, K., Buck, C., Burns, C., Cardon, G., Carlin, A., Chantal, S., Ciarapica, D., Condello, G., Coppinger, T., Cortis, C., De Craemer, M., D'Haese, S., Di Blasio, A., Hansen, S., Iacoviello, L., Issartel, J., Izzicupo, P., Kanning, M., Kennedy, A., Ling, F.C.M., Napolitano, G., Nazare, J.A., Perchoux, C., Polito, A., Ricciardi, W., Sannella, A., Schlicht, W., Sohun, R., MacDonncha, C., Boccia, S., Capranica, L., Schulz, H., and Pischon, T.
Subjects: Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Regular physical activity (PA) reduces the risk of disease and premature death. Knowing factors associated with PA might help reducing the disease and economic burden caused by low activity. Studies suggest that socio-cultural factors may affect PA, but systematic overviews of findings across the life course are scarce. This umbrella systematic literature review (SLR) summarizes and evaluates available evidence on socio-cultural determinants of PA in children, adolescents, and adults. METHODS: This manuscript was drafted following the recommendations of the 'Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses' (PRISMA) checklist. The MEDLINE, Web of Science, Scopus, and SPORTDiscus databases were searched for SLRs and meta-analyses (MAs) on observational studies published in English that assessed PA determinants between January 2004 and April 2016. The methodological quality was assessed and relevant information on socio-cultural determinants and any associations with PA was extracted. The available evidence was evaluated based on the importance of potential determinants and the strength of the evidence. RESULTS: Twenty SLRs and three MAs encompassing 657 eligible primary studies investigated potential socio-cultural PA determinants, with predominantly moderate methodological quality. Twenty-nine potential PA determinants were identified that were primarily assessed in children and adolescents and investigated the micro-environmental home/household level. We found probable evidence that receiving encouragement from significant others and having a companion for PA were associated with higher PA in children and adolescents, and that parental marital status (living with partner) and experiencing parental modeling were not associated with PA in children. Evidence for the other potential determinants was limited, suggestive, or non-conclusive. In adults, quantitative and conclusive data were scarce. CONCLUSIONS: A substantial number of SLRs and MAs investigating potential socio-cultural determinants of PA were identified. Our data suggest that receiving social support from significant others may increase PA levels in children and adolescents, whereas parental marital status is not a determinant in children. Evidence for other potential determinants was limited. This was mainly due to inconsistencies in results on potential socio-cultural determinants of PA across reviews and studies. TRIAL REGISTRATIONS: This umbrella SLR was recorded on PROSPERO (Record ID: CRD42015010616).
Published: 2017

14. The role of the LISTANet Consortium in the European DEDIPAC-KH project

Author: Condello, G., Migliaccio, S., Pesce, C., Tessitore, A., Forte, R., Leone, L., Masci, I., Ricciardi, W., Boccia, S., Puggina, A., Colotto, M., Fedeli, G., Lenzi, A., Donini, L. M., Napolitano, G., Di Baldassarre, A., Di Blasio, A., Izzicupo, P., Palma, A., Bianco, A., Porro, Nicola, Castellani, Loriana, Cortis, Cristina, Sannella, Alessandra, Macdonncha, C., and Capranica, L.
Subjects: LISTANet, Consortium in the European, physical activity (PA), and sedentary behaviours, Diet, LISTANet, Consortium in the European, and sedentary behaviours, physical activity (PA), Diet
Abstract: Aim:To improve understanding of the determinants of dietary, physical activity (PA), and sedentary behaviours, the European multi-disciplinary consortium on “Determinants of Diet and Physical Activity Knowledge Hub” (DEDIPAC-KH) includes 46 consortia and organisations supported by joint programming grants from 12 countries across Europe (Lakerveld et al., 2014). Six Italian Universities (e.g., Cassino, Chieti-Pescara, Palermo, Roma Foro Italico, Roma Sapienza, and UCSC) participating in the LISTANet consortium supported by MIUR (B84G14000040008) contributed to the Thematic Area2 “Determinants of dietary, PA, and sedentary behaviours across the life course and in vulnerable groups”. In particular, the coordinator of LISTANet Prof Capranica and Prof. MacDonncha from the Irish Physical Activity and Health Consortium act as Work Package (WP) Leaders of PA determinants (WP2.2). Methods: A mix of methods has been used in identifying PA determinants by developing PA taxonomy and a European framework (EU-PAD), seven umbrella systematic literature reviews (e.g., behavioural, biological, economic, physical, policy, psychological, and socio-cultural), and identifying ongoing/recently completed European-funded projects and data sets for secondary data analyses. Results: LISTANet participated in DEDIPAC-KH meetings/seminars/courses/conferences, and organized two workshops dedicated to the EU-PAD framework and umbrella SLRs. Outcomes included internal reports, presentations to international conferences, and scientific papers submitted for publications. Conclusions: The DEDIPAC-KH project represents an excellent start in setting up a complex, cross-country, organisational structure to: 1) guide a European strategic plan for novel and multi-disciplinary research addressing the complexity of determinants of PA behaviours across the life course; and 2) identify key aspects for potential strategies and intervention programmes to implement multi-sectoral European policies in PA. Finally, the cumulated experience of LISTANet could be valuable to fully exploit effective research and actions to increase PA levels of Italian citizens., Italian Journal of Anatomy and Embryology, Vol. 121, No. 1 (Supplement) 2016
Published: 2017
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15. Psychological determinants of physical activity across the life course: a 'determinants of diet and physical activity' (DEDIPAC) umbrella systematic literature review

Author: Cortis, C., Puggina, A., Pesce, C., Aleksovska, K., Buck, C., Burns, C., Cardon, G., Carlin, A., Simon, C., Ciarapica, D., Condello, G., Coppinger, T., D'Haese, S., De Craemer, M., Di Blasio, A., Hansen, S., Iacoviello, L., Issartel, J., Izzicupo, P., Jaeschke, L., Kanning, M., Kennedy, A., Ling, F.C.M., Luzak, A., Napolitano, G., Nazare, J.A., O'Donoghue, G., Perchoux, C., Pischon, T., Polito, A., Sannella, A., Schulz, H., Sohun, R., Steinbrecher, A., Schlicht, W., Ricciardi, W., Castellani, L., MacDonncha, C., Capranica, L., and Boccia, S.
Subjects: Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases
Abstract: Low levels of physical activity (PA) are reported to contribute to the occurrence of non-communicable diseases over the life course. Although psychological factors have been identified as an important category concerning PA behavior, knowledge on psychological determinants of PA is still inconclusive. Therefore, the aim of this umbrella systematic literature review (SLR) was to summarize and synthesize the scientific evidence on psychological determinants of PA behavior across the life course. A systematic online search was conducted on MEDLINE, ISI Web of Science, Scopus, and SPORTDiscus databases. The search was limited to studies published in English from January 2004 to April 2016. SLRs and meta-analyses (MAs) of observational studies investigating the association of psychological variables and PA were considered eligible. Extracted data were evaluated based on importance of determinants, strength of evidence, and methodological quality. The full protocol is available from PROSPERO (Record ID: CRD42015010616). Twenty reviews (14 SLRs and 6 MAs), mostly of moderate methodological quality, were found eligible. Convincing evidence was found for self-efficacy (positive association with PA) in children and adolescents, and stress (negative association with PA) regardless of age. Most of the evidence revealing an association between psychological determinants and PA is probable and limited, mainly due to differences in the definition of PA and of psychological determinants across reviews. Thus, scholars are urged to reach a consensus on clear definitions of relevant psychological determinants of PA, subsuming cultural biases and allowing the possibility to obtain clear interpretations and generalizability of findings. Finally, most psychological determinants should be considered within a larger framework of other multi-level determinants that may interact or mediate some of the effects.
Published: 2017

16. A life course examination of the physical environmental determinants of physical activity behaviour: A 'Determinants of Diet and Physical Activity' (DEDIPAC) umbrella systematic literature review

Author: Carlin, A., Perchoux, C., Puggina, A., Aleksovska, K., Buck, C., Burns, C., Cardon, G., Chantal, S., Ciarapica, D., Condello, G., Coppinger, T., Cortis, C., D'Haese, S., De Craemer, M., Di Blasio, A., Hansen, S., Iacoviello, L., Issartel, J., Izzicupo, P., Jaeschke, L., Kanning, M., Kennedy, A., Lakerveld, J., Chun Man Ling, F., Luzak, A., Napolitano, G., Nazare, J.A., Pischon, T., Polito, A., Sannella, A., Schulz, H., Sohun, R., Steinbrecher, A., Schlicht, W., Ricciardi, W., MacDonncha, C., Capranica, L., and Boccia, S.
Subjects: Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases
Abstract: Background: Participation in regular physical activity is associated with a multitude of health benefits across the life course. However, many people fail to meet PA recommendations. Despite a plethora of studies, the evidence regarding the environmental (physical) determinants of physical activity remains inconclusive. Objective: To identify the physical environmental determinants that influence PA across the life course. Methods: An online systematic literature search was conducted using MEDLINE, ISI Web of Science, Scopus and SPORTDiscus. The search was limited to studies published in English (January 2004 to April 2016). Only systematic literature reviews (SLRs) and meta-analyses (MAs) of observational studies, that investigated the association between physical determinants and physical activity outcomes, were eligible for inclusion. The extracted data were assessed on the importance of determinants, strength of evidence and methodological quality. Results: The literature search identified 28 SLRs and 3 MAs on 67 physical environmental characteristics potentially related to physical activity that were eligible for inclusion. Among preschool children, a positive association was reported between availability of backyard space and outdoor toys/equipment in the home and overall physical activity. The availability of physical activity programs and equipment within schools, and neighbourhood features such as pedestrian and cyclist safety structure were positively associated with physical activity in children and adolescents. Negative street characteristics, for example, lack of sidewalks and streetlights, were negatively associated with physical activity in adults. Inconsistent associations were reported for the majority of reviewed determinants in adults. Conclusion: This umbrella SLR provided a comprehensive overview of the physical environment determinants of physical activity across the life course and has highlighted, particularly amongst youth, a number of key determinants that may be associated with overall physical activity. Given the limited evidence drawn mostly from cross-sectional studies, longitudinal studies are needed to further explore these associations. Registration: PROSPERO CRD42015010616.
Published: 2017

17. Behavioral determinants of physical activity across the life course: a 'DEterminants of DIet and Physical ACtivity' (DEDIPAC) umbrella systematic literature review

Author: Condello, G., Puggina, A., Aleksovska, K., Buck, C., Burns, C., Cardon, G., Carlin, A., Simon, C., Ciarapica, D., Coppinger, T., Cortis, C., D'Haese, S., De Craemer, M., Di Blasio, A., Hansen, S., Iacoviello, L., Issartel, J., Izzicupo, P., Jaeschke, L., Kanning, M., Kennedy, Ai., Ling, F.C.M., Luzak, A., Napolitano, G., Nazare, J.-A., Perchoux, C., Pesce, C., Pischon, T., Polito, A., Sannella, A., Schulz, H., Sohun, R., Steinbrecher, A., Schlicht, W., Ricciardi, W., MacDonncha, C., Capranica, L., and Boccia, S.
Subjects: Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Low levels of physical activity (PA) are a global concern and increasing PA engagement is becoming a priority in current public health policies. Despite the large number of studies and reviews available, the evidence regarding the behavioral determinants of PA is still inconclusive. Thus, the aim of this umbrella systematic literature review (SLR) was to summarize the evidence on the behavioral determinants of PA across the life course. METHODS: A systematic online search was conducted on MEDLINE, ISI Web of Science, Scopus, and SPORTDiscus databases. The search was limited to studies published in English from January, 2004 to April, 2016. SLRs and meta-analyses (MAs) of observational studies that investigated the behavioral determinants of PA were considered eligible. The extracted data were assessed based on the importance of the determinants, the strength of evidence, and the methodological quality. The full protocol is available from PROSPERO (PROSPERO 2014:CRD42015010616). RESULTS: Seventeen reviews on 35 behavioral determinants of PA were eligible for this umbrella SLR. Regardless of age, the most investigated determinants were those related with 'screen use' and 'smoking'. For youth, probable positive evidence emerged for 'previous PA' and 'independent mobility and active transport' among children and adolescents. For the adult population, 'transition to university' and 'pregnancy/having a child' showed probable negative associations. CONCLUSIONS: Although the majority of the evidence was limited and most of the determinants were not associated with PA, this umbrella SLR provided a comprehensive overview of the associations between behavioral determinants and PA. Youth should be physically active in the early years and increase active transportation to/from school, independent mobility, and 'free-range activities' without adult supervision, whilst adult PA behaviors are mostly influenced by the life events. Finally, more research is needed that incorporates prospective study designs, standardized definitions of PA, objective measurement methods of PA assessment, and the use of interactionist and mediational approaches for the evaluation of different behavioral determinants influencing PA behaviors.
Published: 2017

18. Associations of physical activity and depression: Results from the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing

Author: McDowell, C.P., primary, Dishman, R.K., additional, Hallgren, M., additional, MacDonncha, C., additional, and Herring, M.P., additional
Published: 2018
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19. Associations of physical activity with anxiety symptoms and status: results from The Irish longitudinal study on ageing

Author: McDowell, C. P., primary, Gordon, B. R., additional, Andrews, K. L., additional, MacDonncha, C., additional, and Herring, M. P., additional
Published: 2018
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20. Associations of physical activity with anxiety symptoms and status: results from The Irish longitudinal study on ageing.

Author: McDowell, C. P., Gordon, B. R., Andrews, K. L., MacDonncha, C., and Herring, M. P.
Subjects: PHYSICAL activity, ANXIETY, LONGITUDINAL method, WAIST circumference, OLDER people, WORLD health
Abstract: Aims.: Anxiety is debilitating and associated with numerous mental and physical comorbidities. There is a need to identify and investigate low-risk prevention and treatment strategies. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between different volumes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (PA) and anxiety symptoms and status among older adults in Ireland. Methods.: Participants (n = 4175; 56.8% female) aged ⩾50 years completed the International PA Questionnaire (IPAQ) at baseline, and the anxiety subscale of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale at baseline and follow-up (2009–2013). Participants were classified according to meeting World Health Organisation PA guidelines, and divided into IPAQ categories. Respondents without anxiety at baseline (n = 3165) were included in prospective analyses. Data were analysed in 2017. Results.: Anxiety symptoms were significantly higher among females than males (p < 0.001). Models were adjusted for age, sex, waist circumference, social class, smoking status and pain. In cross-sectional analyses, meeting PA guidelines was associated with 9.3% (OR = 0.91, 95% confidence interval 0.78–1.06) lower odds of anxiety. Compared with the inactive group, the minimally- and very-active groups were associated with 8.4% (OR = 0.92, 0.76–1.10) and 18.8% (OR = 0.81, 0.67–0.98) lower odds of anxiety, respectively. In prospective analyses, meeting guidelines was associated with 6.3% (OR = 0.94, 0.63–1.40) reduced odds of anxiety. Compared with the inactive group, the minimally and very-active groups were associated with 43.5% (OR = 1.44, 0.89–2.32) increased, and 4.3% (OR = 0.96, 0.56–1.63) reduced odds of anxiety. The presence of pain, included in models as a covariate, was associated with a 108.7% (OR = 2.09, 1.80–2.42) increase in odds of prevalent anxiety, and a 109.7% (OR = 2.10, 1.41–3.11) increase in odds of incident anxiety. Conclusion.: High volumes of PA are cross-sectionally associated with lower anxiety symptoms and status, with a potential dose–response apparent. However, significant associations were not observed in prospective analyses. The low absolute number of incident anxiety cases (n = 109) potentially influenced these findings. Further, as older adults may tend to experience and/or report more somatic anxiety symptoms, and the HADS focuses primarily on cognitive symptoms, it is plausible that the HADS was not an optimal measure of anxiety symptoms in the current population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Published: 2019
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21. Towards the integration and development of a cross-European research netwerk and infrastructure : the DEterminants of Diet and Physical ACtivity (DEDIPAC)

Author: Lakerveld, J., Ploeg, H.P. van der, Kroezel, W., Ahrens, W., Allais, O., Frost Andersen, L., Cardons, G., Capranica,L., Chastin, S., Donnelly, A., Ekelund, U., Finglash, P., Flechtner-Mors, M., Hebestrei, A., Hendriksen, I., Kubiak, T., Lanza, M., Loyen, A., MacDonncha, C., Mazzocch, M., Monsivais, P., Murphy, M., Nöthlings, U., O’Gorman, D.J., Renner, B., Roos, G., Schuit, A.J., Schulze, M., Steinacker, J., Stronks, K., Volkert, D., Veer, P. van 't, Lien, N., Bourdeaudhuij, I. de, and Brug, J.
Subjects: Measurement, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Physical activity, Prevention, European Continental Ancestry Group, Health Behavior, Sedentary behaviour, Health Promotion, Motor Activity, Lifestyle, Procedures, LS - Life Style, Diet, Policy, Behavioural Changes, Joint programming, Sedentary Lifestyle, Humans, ELSS - Earth, Life and Social Sciences, Healthy for Life, Healthy Living, Determinants, Interventions, Sports
Abstract: To address major societal challenges and enhance cooperation in research across Europe, the European Commission has initiated and facilitated ‘joint programming’. Joint programming is a process by which Member States engage in defining, developing and implementing a common strategic research agenda, based on a shared vision of how to address major societal challenges that no Member State is capable of resolving independently. Setting up a Joint Programming Initiative (JPI) should also contribute to avoiding unnecessary overlap and repetition of research, and enable and enhance the development and use of standardised research methods, procedures and data management. The Determinants of Diet and Physical Activity (DEDIPAC) Knowledge Hub (KH) is the first act of the European JPI ‘A Healthy Diet for a Healthy Life’. The objective of DEDIPAC is to contribute to improving understanding of the determinants of dietary, physical activity and sedentary behaviours. DEDIPAC KH is a multi-disciplinary consortium of 46 consortia and organisations supported by joint programming grants from 12 countries across Europe. The work is divided into three thematic areas: (I) assessment and harmonisation of methods for future research, surveillance and monitoring, and for evaluation of interventions and policies; (II) determinants of dietary, physical activity and sedentary behaviours across the life course and in vulnerable groups; and (III) evaluation and benchmarking of public health and policy interventions aimed at improving dietary, physical activity and sedentary behaviours. In the first three years, DEDIPAC KH will organise, develop, share and harmonise expertise, methods, measures, data and other infrastructure. This should further European research and improve the broad multi-disciplinary approach needed to study the interactions between multilevel determinants in influencing dietary, physical activity and sedentary behaviours. Insights will be translated into more effective interventions and policies for the promotion of healthier behaviours and more effective monitoring and evaluation of the impacts of such interventions.
Published: 2014

22. Towards the integration and development of a cross-European research network and infrastructure: the DEterminants of DIet and Physical ACtivity (DEDIPAC) Knowledge Hub

Author: Lakerveld, J., van der Ploeg, H.P., Kroeze, W., Ahrens, W., Allais, O., Andersen, L.F., Cardon, F., Capranica, L., Chastin, S., Donnelly, A., Ekelund, U., Finglas, P.M., Flechtner-Mors, M., Hebestreit, A., Hendriksen, I., Kubiak, T., Lanza, M., Loyen, A., MacDonncha, C., Mazzocchi, M., Monsivais, P., Murphy, M., Nöthlings, U., O’Gorman, D.J., Renner, B., Roos, G., Schuit, A.J., Schulze, M.B., Steinacker, J., Stronks, K., Volkert, D., van 't Veer, P., Lien, N., De Bourdeaudhuij, I., Brug, J., Lakerveld, J., van der Ploeg, H.P., Kroeze, W., Ahrens, W., Allais, O., Andersen, L.F., Cardon, F., Capranica, L., Chastin, S., Donnelly, A., Ekelund, U., Finglas, P.M., Flechtner-Mors, M., Hebestreit, A., Hendriksen, I., Kubiak, T., Lanza, M., Loyen, A., MacDonncha, C., Mazzocchi, M., Monsivais, P., Murphy, M., Nöthlings, U., O’Gorman, D.J., Renner, B., Roos, G., Schuit, A.J., Schulze, M.B., Steinacker, J., Stronks, K., Volkert, D., van 't Veer, P., Lien, N., De Bourdeaudhuij, I., and Brug, J.
Abstract: To address major societal challenges and enhance cooperation in research across Europe, the European Commission has initiated and facilitated ‘joint programming’. Joint programming is a process by which Member States engage in defining, developing and implementing a common strategic research agenda, based on a shared vision of how to address major societal challenges that no Member State is capable of resolving independently. Setting up a Joint Programming Initiative (JPI) should also contribute to avoiding unnecessary overlap and repetition of research, and enable and enhance the development and use of standardised research methods, procedures and data management. The Determinants of Diet and Physical Activity (DEDIPAC) Knowledge Hub (KH) is the first act of the European JPI ‘A Healthy Diet for a Healthy Life’. The objective of DEDIPAC is to contribute to improving understanding of the determinants of dietary, physical activity and sedentary behaviours. DEDIPAC KH is a multi-disciplinary consortium of 46 consortia and organisations supported by joint programming grants from 12 countries across Europe. The work is divided into three thematic areas: (I) assessment and harmonisation of methods for future research, surveillance and monitoring, and for evaluation of interventions and policies; (II) determinants of dietary, physical activity and sedentary behaviours across the life course and in vulnerable groups; and (III) evaluation and benchmarking of public health and policy interventions aimed at improving dietary, physical activity and sedentary behaviours. In the first three years, DEDIPAC KH will organise, develop, share and harmonise expertise, methods, measures, data and other infrastructure. This should further European research and improve the broad multi-disciplinary approach needed to study the interactions between multilevel determinants in influencing dietary, physical activity and sedentary behaviours. Insights will be translated into more effective inte
Published: 2014

23. Improved prediction of body fat in healthy young Irish adults: preliminary findings from the University of Limerick (UL) Body Composition Study

Author: Leahy, S., primary, O'Neill, C., additional, Sohun, R., additional, MacDonncha, C., additional, and Jakeman, P., additional
Published: 2009
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24. THE ROLE OF PHYSICAL FITNESS SCREENING IN THE RECRUITMENT OF IRISH FIRE FIGHTERS

Author: O??Gorman, D J., primary, McGrath, S, additional, Warrington, G D., additional, and MacDonncha, C, additional
Published: 2003
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25. Meeting the international adolescent physical activity guidelines: a comparison of objectively measured and self-reported physical activity levels

Author: Shiely, F. and Macdonncha, C.

26. Associations of Self-Reported Physical Activity and Depression in 10,000 Irish Adults across Harmonised Datasets: a DEDIPAC-study.

Author: McDowell, C.P., Carlin, A., Capranica, L., Dillon, C., Harrington, J., Lakerveld, J., Loyen, A., Ling, F.C.M., Brug, J., MacDonncha, C., Herring, M., McDowell, C.P., Carlin, A., Capranica, L., Dillon, C., Harrington, J., Lakerveld, J., Loyen, A., Ling, F.C.M., Brug, J., MacDonncha, C., and Herring, M.
Abstract: Background: Depression is a prevalent, debilitating, and often recurrent mood disorder for which successful firstline treatments remains limited. The purpose of this study was to investigate the cross-sectional associations between self-reported physical activity (PA) and depressive symptoms and status among Irish adults, using two existing datasets, The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) and The Mitchelstown Cohort Study. Methods: The two selected databases were pooled (n = 10,122), and relevant variables were harmonized. PA was measured using the short form International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Depressive symptoms were measured by the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression (CES-D) questionnaire. Participants were classified as meeting World Health Organization moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) guidelines or not, and divided into tertiles based on weekly minutes of MVPA. A CES-D score of ≥16 indicated elevated depressive symptoms. Data collection were conducted in 2010–2011. Results: Significantly higher depressive symptoms were reported by females (7.11 ± 7.87) than males (5.74 ± 6.86; p < 0.001). Following adjustment for age, sex, BMI, and dataset, meeting the PA guidelines was associated with 44.7% (95%CI: 35.0 to 52.9; p < 0.001) lower odds of elevated depressive symptoms. Compared to the low PA tertile, the middle and high PA tertiles were associated with 25.2% (95%CI: 8.7 to 38.6; p < 0.01) and 50.8% (95%CI: 40.7 to 59.2; p < 0.001) lower odds of elevated depressive symptoms, respectively. Conclusion: Meeting the PA guidelines is associated with lower odds of elevated depressive symptoms, and increased volumes of MVPA are associated with lower odds of elevated depressive symptoms.

27. Socio-cultural determinants of physical activity across the life course: a 'Determinants of Diet and Physical Activity' (DEDIPAC) umbrella systematic literature review

Author: Jaeschke, L., Steinbrecher, A., Luzak, A., Puggina, A., Aleksovsak, K., Buck, C., Burns, C., Cardon, G., Carlin, A., Chantal, S., Ciarapica, D., Condello, G., Coppinger, T., Cortis, C., De Craemer, M., D'Haese, S., Di Blasio, A., Hansen, S., Ling, F.C.M., Lacoviello, L., Issartel, J., Izzicupo, P., Kanning, M., Kennedy, A., Napolitano, G., Nazare, J-A., Perchoux, C., Polito, A., Ricciardi, W., Sannella, A., Schlicht, W., Sohun, R., MacDonncha, C., Boccia, S., Capranica, L., Schulz, H., Pischon, T., Jaeschke, L., Steinbrecher, A., Luzak, A., Puggina, A., Aleksovsak, K., Buck, C., Burns, C., Cardon, G., Carlin, A., Chantal, S., Ciarapica, D., Condello, G., Coppinger, T., Cortis, C., De Craemer, M., D'Haese, S., Di Blasio, A., Hansen, S., Ling, F.C.M., Lacoviello, L., Issartel, J., Izzicupo, P., Kanning, M., Kennedy, A., Napolitano, G., Nazare, J-A., Perchoux, C., Polito, A., Ricciardi, W., Sannella, A., Schlicht, W., Sohun, R., MacDonncha, C., Boccia, S., Capranica, L., Schulz, H., and Pischon, T.
Abstract: Objective Regular physical activity (PA) reduces the risk of disease and premature death. Knowing factors associated with PA might help reducing the disease and economic burden caused by low activity. Studies suggest that socio-cultural factors may affect PA, but systematic overviews of findings across the life course are scarce. This umbrella systematic literature review (SLR) summarizes and evaluates available evidence on socio-cultural determinants of PA in children, adolescents, and adults. Methods This manuscript was drafted following the recommendations of the ‘Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses’ (PRISMA) checklist. The MEDLINE, Web of Science, Scopus, and SPORTDiscus databases were searched for SLRs and meta-analyses (MAs) on observational studies published in English that assessed PA determinants between January 2004 and April 2016. The methodological quality was assessed and relevant information on socio-cultural determinants and any associations with PA was extracted. The available evidence was evaluated based on the importance of potential determinants and the strength of the evidence. Results Twenty SLRs and three MAs encompassing 657 eligible primary studies investigated potential socio-cultural PA determinants, with predominantly moderate methodological quality. Twenty-nine potential PA determinants were identified that were primarily assessed in children and adolescents and investigated the micro-environmental home/household level. We found probable evidence that receiving encouragement from significant others and having a companion for PA were associated with higher PA in children and adolescents, and that parental marital status (living with partner) and experiencing parental modeling were not associated with PA in children. Evidence for the other potential determinants was limited, suggestive, or non-conclusive. In adults, quantitative and conclusive data were scarce. Conclusions A substantial number of SLRs and MAs

28. Socio-economic determinants of physical activity across the life course: a 'DEterminants of DIet and Physical ACtivity' (DEDIPAC) umbrella literature review

Author: Kennedy, A., O'Donoghue, G., Puggina, A., Aleksovska, A., Buck, C., Burns, C., Cardon, G., Carlin, A., Chantal, S., Ciarapica, D., Colloto, M., Condello, G., Coppinger, T., Cortis, C., D'Haese, S., De Craemer, M., Di Blasio, A., Hansen, S., Iacoviello, L., Issartel, J., Izzicupo, P., Jaeschke, L., Kanning, M., Ling, F.C.M., Luzak, A., Napolitano, G., Nazare, J-A., Perchoux, C., Pischon, T., Polito, A., Sannella, A., Schulz, H., Sohun, R., Steinbrecher, A., Schlicht, W., MacDonncha, C., Capranica, L., Boccia, S., Kennedy, A., O'Donoghue, G., Puggina, A., Aleksovska, A., Buck, C., Burns, C., Cardon, G., Carlin, A., Chantal, S., Ciarapica, D., Colloto, M., Condello, G., Coppinger, T., Cortis, C., D'Haese, S., De Craemer, M., Di Blasio, A., Hansen, S., Iacoviello, L., Issartel, J., Izzicupo, P., Jaeschke, L., Kanning, M., Ling, F.C.M., Luzak, A., Napolitano, G., Nazare, J-A., Perchoux, C., Pischon, T., Polito, A., Sannella, A., Schulz, H., Sohun, R., Steinbrecher, A., Schlicht, W., MacDonncha, C., Capranica, L., and Boccia, S.
Abstract: Background To date, the scientific literature on socioeconomic correlates and determinants of physical activity behaviours has been dispersed throughout a number of systematic reviews, often focusing on one factor (e.g. education or parental income) in one specific age group (e.g. pre-school children or adults). The aim of this umbrella review is to provide a comprehensive and systematic overview of the scientific literature from previously conducted research by summarising and synthesising the importance and strength of the evidence related to socioeconomic correlates and determinants of PA behaviours across the life course. Methods Medline, Embase, ISI Web of Science, Scopus and SPORTDiscus were searched for systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses of observational studies investigating the association between socioeconomic determinants of PA and PA itself (from January 2004 to September 2017). Data extraction evaluated the importance of determinants, strength of evidence, and methodological quality of the selected papers. The full protocol is available from PROSPERO (PROSPERO2014:CRD42015010616). Results Nineteen reviews were included. Moderate methodological quality emerged. For adults, convincing evidence supports a relationship between PA and socioeconomic status (SES), especially in relation to leisure time (positive relationship) and occupational PA (negative relationship). Conversely, no association between PA and SES or parental SES was found for pre-school, school-aged children and adolescents. Conclusions Available evidence on the socioeconomic determinants of PA behaviour across the life course is probable (shows fairly consistent associations) at best. While some evidence is available for adults, less was available for youth. This is mainly due to a limited quantity of primary studies, weak research designs and lack of accuracy in the PA and SES assessment methods employed. Further PA domain specific studies using longitudinal design and clear m

29. Data on Determinants Are Needed to Curb the Sedentary Epidemic in Europe. Lessons Learnt from the DEDIPAC European Knowledge Hub

Author: De Craemer, M., Chastin, S., Ahrens, W., Bernaards, C., Brug, J., Buck, C., Cardon, G., Capranica, L., Dargent-Molina, P., De Lepeleere, S., Hoffmann, B., Kennedy, A., Lakerveld, J., Lien, N., Ling, F., Loyen, A., MacDonncha, C., Nazare, J-A., O'Donoghue, G., O'Gorman, D., Perchoux, C., Pigeot, I., Simon, C., Mueller-Stierlin, A.S., van der Ploeg, H., Van Cauwenberg, J., Oppert, J-M., De Craemer, M., Chastin, S., Ahrens, W., Bernaards, C., Brug, J., Buck, C., Cardon, G., Capranica, L., Dargent-Molina, P., De Lepeleere, S., Hoffmann, B., Kennedy, A., Lakerveld, J., Lien, N., Ling, F., Loyen, A., MacDonncha, C., Nazare, J-A., O'Donoghue, G., O'Gorman, D., Perchoux, C., Pigeot, I., Simon, C., Mueller-Stierlin, A.S., van der Ploeg, H., Van Cauwenberg, J., and Oppert, J-M.
Abstract: Societal and technological changes have resulted in sitting being the dominant posture during most activities of daily living, such as learning, working, travelling and leisure time. Too much time spent in seated activities, referred to as sedentary behaviour, is a novel concern for public health as it is one of the key lifestyle causes of poor health. The European DEDIPAC (Determinants of Diet and Physical Activity) Knowledge Hub coordinated the work of 35 institutions across 12 European member states to investigate the determinants of sedentary behaviour. DEDIPAC reviewed current evidence, set a theoretical framework and harmonised the available epidemiological data. The main results are summarised. The conclusion is that there is a dire lack of data that is exploitable across Europe to inform policy and intervention. There is an urgent need to develop international data collection compliant with FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Re-usable) and standardised surveillance systems for sedentary behaviour.

30. Behavioural determinants of physical activity across the life course: a 'Determinants of Diet and Physical Activity' (DEDIPAC) umbrella literature review

Author: Condello, G., Puggina, A., Aleksovska, K., Buck, C., Burns, C., Cardon, G., Carlin, A., Simon, C., Ciarapica, D., Coppinger, T., Cortis, C., D'Haese, S., De Craemer, M., Di Blasio, A., Hansen, S., Lacoviello, L., Ling, Fiona C.M., Issartel, J., Izzicupo, P., Jaeschke, L., Kanning, M., Kennedy, A., Luzak, A., Napolitano, G., Nazare, J-A., Perchoux, C., Pesce, C., Pischon, T., Polito, A., Sannella, A., Schulz, H., Sohun, R., Steinbrecher, A., Schlicht, W., Ricciardi, W., MacDonncha, C., Capranica, L., Boccia, S., Condello, G., Puggina, A., Aleksovska, K., Buck, C., Burns, C., Cardon, G., Carlin, A., Simon, C., Ciarapica, D., Coppinger, T., Cortis, C., D'Haese, S., De Craemer, M., Di Blasio, A., Hansen, S., Lacoviello, L., Ling, Fiona C.M., Issartel, J., Izzicupo, P., Jaeschke, L., Kanning, M., Kennedy, A., Luzak, A., Napolitano, G., Nazare, J-A., Perchoux, C., Pesce, C., Pischon, T., Polito, A., Sannella, A., Schulz, H., Sohun, R., Steinbrecher, A., Schlicht, W., Ricciardi, W., MacDonncha, C., Capranica, L., and Boccia, S.
Abstract: Background Low levels of physical activity (PA) are a global concern and increasing PA engagement is becoming a priority in current public health policies. Despite the large number of studies and reviews available, the evidence regarding the behavioral determinants of PA is still inconclusive. Thus, the aim of this umbrella systematic literature review (SLR) was to summarize the evidence on the behavioral determinants of PA across the life course. Methods A systematic online search was conducted on MEDLINE, ISI Web of Science, Scopus, and SPORTDiscus databases. The search was limited to studies published in English from January, 2004 to April, 2016. SLRs and meta-analyses (MAs) of observational studies that investigated the behavioral determinants of PA were considered eligible. The extracted data were assessed based on the importance of the determinants, the strength of evidence, and the methodological quality. The full protocol is available from PROSPERO (PROSPERO 2014:CRD42015010616). Results Seventeen reviews on 35 behavioral determinants of PA were eligible for this umbrella SLR. Regardless of age, the most investigated determinants were those related with ‘screen use’ and ‘smoking’. For youth, probable positive evidence emerged for ‘previous PA’ and ‘independent mobility and active transport’ among children and adolescents. For the adult population, ‘transition to university’ and ‘pregnancy/having a child’ showed probable negative associations. Conclusions Although the majority of the evidence was limited and most of the determinants were not associated with PA, this umbrella SLR provided a comprehensive overview of the associations between behavioral determinants and PA. Youth should be physically active in the early years and increase active transportation to/from school, independent mobility, and ‘free-range activities’ without adult supervision, whilst adult PA behaviors are mostly influenced by the life events. Finally, more research is needed that incorp

31. Using concept mapping in the development of the EU-PAD framework (EUropean-Physical Activity Determinants across the life course): a DEDIPAC-study.

Author: Condello, G., Ling, Fiona C.M., Bianco, A., Chastin, S., Cardon, G., Ciarapica, D., Conte, D., Cortis, C., De Cramer, M., Dii Blasio, A., Gjaka, M., Hansen, S., Holdsworth, M., Lacoviello, L., Izzicupo, P., Jaeschke, L., Leone, L., Manoni, L., Menescardi, C., Migliaccio, S., Nazare, J-A., Perchoux, C., Pesce, C., Pierik, F., Pischon, T., Polito, A., Puggina, A., Sannella, A., Schlicht, W., Schulz, H., Simon, C., Steinbrecher, A., MacDonncha, C., Capranica, L., Condello, G., Ling, Fiona C.M., Bianco, A., Chastin, S., Cardon, G., Ciarapica, D., Conte, D., Cortis, C., De Cramer, M., Dii Blasio, A., Gjaka, M., Hansen, S., Holdsworth, M., Lacoviello, L., Izzicupo, P., Jaeschke, L., Leone, L., Manoni, L., Menescardi, C., Migliaccio, S., Nazare, J-A., Perchoux, C., Pesce, C., Pierik, F., Pischon, T., Polito, A., Puggina, A., Sannella, A., Schlicht, W., Schulz, H., Simon, C., Steinbrecher, A., MacDonncha, C., and Capranica, L.
Abstract: Background A large proportion of European children, adults and older adults do not engage in sufficient physical activity (PA). Understanding individual and contextual factors associated with PA behaviours is essential for the identification and implementation of effective preventative environments, policies, and programmes that can promote an active lifestyle across life course and can potentially improve health. The current paper intends to provide 1) a multi-disciplinary, Pan-European and life course view of key determinants of PA behaviours and 2) a proposal of how these factors may cluster. Methods After gathering a list of 183 potential PA behaviours-associated factors and a consensus meeting to unify/consolidate terminology, a concept mapping software was used to collate European experts’ views of 106 identified factors for youth (<19 years), adults (19–64 years), and older adults (≥65 years). The analysis evaluated common trends in the clustering of factors and the ratings of the distinct factors’ expected modifiability and population-level impact on PA behaviours across the life course. Priority for research was also assessed for each cluster. Results The concept mapping resulted in six distinct clusters, broadly merged in two themes: 1) the ‘Person’, which included clusters ‘Intra-Personal Context and Wellbeing’ and ‘Family and Social Economic Status’ (42 % of all factors) and 2) the ‘Society’, which included the remaining four clusters ‘Policy and Provision’, ‘Cultural Context and Media’, ‘Social Support and Modelling’, and ‘Supportive Environment’ (58 % of all factors). Overall, 25 factors were rated as the most impactful on PA behaviours across the life course and being the most modifiable. They were mostly situated in the ‘Intra-Personal Context and Wellbeing’ cluster. Furthermore, 16 of them were rated as top priority for research. Conclusions The current framework provides a preliminary overview of factors which may account for PA behaviour across th

32. Policy determinants of physical activity across the life course: a ‘DEDIPAC’ umbrella systematic literature review

Author: Puggina, A., Aleksovska, K., Buck, C., Burns, C., Cardon, G., Carlin, A., Chantal, S., Ciarapica, D., Condello, G., Coppinger, T., Cortis, C., D'Haese, S., De Craemer, M., Di Blasio, A., Hansen, S., Iacoviello, L., Issartel, J., Izzicupo, P., Jaeschke, L., Kanning, M., Kennedy, A., Ling, Fiona C.M., Luzak, A., Napolitano, G., Nazare, J-A., Perchoux, C., Pischon, T., Polito, A., Sannella, A., Schulz, H., Sohun, R., Steinbrecher, A., Schlicht, W., Ricciardi, W., MacDonncha, C., Capranica, L., Boccia, S., Puggina, A., Aleksovska, K., Buck, C., Burns, C., Cardon, G., Carlin, A., Chantal, S., Ciarapica, D., Condello, G., Coppinger, T., Cortis, C., D'Haese, S., De Craemer, M., Di Blasio, A., Hansen, S., Iacoviello, L., Issartel, J., Izzicupo, P., Jaeschke, L., Kanning, M., Kennedy, A., Ling, Fiona C.M., Luzak, A., Napolitano, G., Nazare, J-A., Perchoux, C., Pischon, T., Polito, A., Sannella, A., Schulz, H., Sohun, R., Steinbrecher, A., Schlicht, W., Ricciardi, W., MacDonncha, C., Capranica, L., and Boccia, S.
Abstract: Background Despite the large number of studies and reviews available, the evidence regarding the policy determinants of physical activity (PA) is inconclusive. This umbrella systematic literature review (SLR) summarizes the current evidence on the policy determinants of PA across the life course, by pooling the results of the available SLRs and meta-analyses (MAs). Methods A systematic online search was conducted on MEDLINE, ISI Web of Science, Scopus and SPORTDiscus databases up to April 2016. SLRs and MAs of observational studies investigating the association between policy determinants of PA and having PA as outcome were considered eligible. The extracted data were assessed based on the importance of the determinants, the strength of evidence and the methodological quality. Results Fourteen reviews on 27 policy determinants of PA were eligible for this umbrella SLR. The majority of the reviews were of moderate quality. Among children, a clear association between time spent outdoors and PA emerged. Among adults, working hours were negatively associated with PA, though evidence was limited. At the population level, community- and street-scale urban design and land use policies were found to positively support PA levels, but levels of evidences were low. Conclusions With this umbrella SLR the policy determinants of PA at individual-level and population-level have been summarized and assessed. None of the investigated policy determinants had a convincing level of evidence, and very few had a probable level of evidence. Further research is needed, preferably by using prospective study designs, standardized definitions of PA and objective measurement of PA.

33. Identifying and sharing data for secondary data analysis of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and their determinants across the life course in Europe: general principles and an example from DEDIPAC

Author: Lakerveld, J., Loyen, A., Ling, Fiona C.M., De Craemer, M., van der Ploeg, H., O'Gorman, D., Carlin, A., Capranica, L., Kalter, J., Oppert, J-M., Chastin, S., Cardon, G., Brug, J., MacDonncha, C., Lakerveld, J., Loyen, A., Ling, Fiona C.M., De Craemer, M., van der Ploeg, H., O'Gorman, D., Carlin, A., Capranica, L., Kalter, J., Oppert, J-M., Chastin, S., Cardon, G., Brug, J., and MacDonncha, C.
Abstract: Background The utilisation of available cross-European data for secondary data analyses on physical activity, sedentary behaviours and their underlying determinants may benefit from the wide variation that exists across Europe in terms of these behaviours and their determinants. Such reuse of existing data for further research requires Findable; Accessible; Interoperable; Reusable (FAIR) data management and stewardship. We here describe the inventory and development of a comprehensive European dataset compendium and the process towards cross-European secondary data analyses of pooled data on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and their correlates across the life course. Methods A five-step methodology was followed by the European Determinants of Diet and Physical Activity (DEDIPAC) Knowledge Hub, covering the (1) identification of relevant datasets across Europe, (2) development of a compendium including details on the design, study population, measures and level of accessibility of data from each study, (3) definition of key topics and approaches for secondary analyses, (4) process of gaining access to datasets and (5) pooling and harmonisation of the data and the development of a data harmonisation platform. Results A total of 114 unique datasets were found for inclusion within the DEDIPAC compendium. Of these datasets, 14 were eventually obtained and reused to address 10 exemplar research questions. The DEDIPAC data harmonisation platform proved to be useful for pooling, but in general, harmonisation was often restricted to just a few core (crude) outcome variables and some individual-level sociodemographic correlates of these behaviours. Conclusions Obtaining, pooling and harmonising data for secondary data analyses proved to be difficult and sometimes even impossible. Compliance to FAIR data management and stewardship principles currently appears to be limited for research in the field of physical activity and sedentary behaviour. We discuss some of the rea

34. Psychological determinants of physical activity across the life course: a 'DEterminants of DIet and Physical ACtivity' (DEDIPAC) umbrella systematic literature review.

Author: Cortis, C., Puggina, A., Pesce, C., Aleksovska, K., Buck, C., Burns, C., Cardon, G., Carlin, A., Simon, C., Ciarapica, D., Condello, G., Coppinger, T., D'Haese, S., de Craemer, M, Di Blasio, A, Hansen, M, Iacoviello, L., Issartel, J., Izzicupo, P., Jaeschke, L., Kanning, M., Kennedy, A., Ling, Fiona C.M., Luzak, A., Napolitano, C., Nazare, J-A., O’Donoghue, G., Perchoux, C., Pischon, T., Polito, A., Sannella, A., Schulz, H., Sohun, R., Steinbrecher, A., Schlicht, W., Ricciardi, W., Castellani, L., MacDonncha, C., Capranica, L., Boccia, S., Cortis, C., Puggina, A., Pesce, C., Aleksovska, K., Buck, C., Burns, C., Cardon, G., Carlin, A., Simon, C., Ciarapica, D., Condello, G., Coppinger, T., D'Haese, S., de Craemer, M, Di Blasio, A, Hansen, M, Iacoviello, L., Issartel, J., Izzicupo, P., Jaeschke, L., Kanning, M., Kennedy, A., Ling, Fiona C.M., Luzak, A., Napolitano, C., Nazare, J-A., O’Donoghue, G., Perchoux, C., Pischon, T., Polito, A., Sannella, A., Schulz, H., Sohun, R., Steinbrecher, A., Schlicht, W., Ricciardi, W., Castellani, L., MacDonncha, C., Capranica, L., and Boccia, S.
Abstract: Low levels of physical activity (PA) are reported to contribute to the occurrence of non-communicable diseases over the life course. Although psychological factors have been identified as an important category concerning PA behavior, knowledge on psychological determinants of PA is still inconclusive. Therefore, the aim of this umbrella systematic literature review (SLR) was to summarize and synthesize the scientific evidence on psychological determinants of PA behavior across the life course. A systematic online search was conducted on MEDLINE, ISI Web of Science, Scopus, and SPORTDiscus databases. The search was limited to studies published in English from January 2004 to April 2016. SLRs and meta-analyses (MAs) of observational studies investigating the association of psychological variables and PA were considered eligible. Extracted data were evaluated based on importance of determinants, strength of evidence, and methodological quality. The full protocol is available from PROSPERO (Record ID: CRD42015010616). Twenty reviews (14 SLRs and 6 MAs), mostly of moderate methodological quality, were found eligible. Convincing evidence was found for self-efficacy (positive association with PA) in children and adolescents, and stress (negative association with PA) regardless of age. Most of the evidence revealing an association between psychological determinants and PA is probable and limited, mainly due to differences in the definition of PA and of psychological determinants across reviews. Thus, scholars are urged to reach a consensus on clear definitions of relevant psychological determinants of PA, subsuming cultural biases and allowing the possibility to obtain clear interpretations and generalizability of findings. Finally, most psychological determinants should be considered within a larger framework of other multi-level determinants that may interact or mediate some of the effects.

35. Using concept mapping in the development of the EU-PAD framework (EUropean-Physical Activity Determinants across the life course): a DEDIPAC-study

Author: Cristina Menescardi, Fiona Chun Man Ling, Caterina Pesce, Greet Cardon, Astrid Steinbrecher, Masar Gjaka, Licia Iacoviello, Marieke De Craemer, Ciaran MacDonncha, Laura Capranica, Silvia Migliaccio, Antonino Bianco, Alessandra Sannella, Michelle Holdsworth, Daniele Conte, Pascal Izzicupo, Holger Schulz, Liliana Leone, Tobias Pischon, Cristina Cortis, Camille Perchoux, Anna Puggina, Lina Jaeschke, Sebastien F. M. Chastin, Livia Manoni, Giancarlo Condello, Chantal Simon, Frank H. Pierik, Angela Polito, Wolfgang Schlicht, Julie Anne Nazare, Andrea Di Blasio, Sylvia Hansen, Donatella Ciarapica, Cardiovasculaire, métabolisme, diabétologie et nutrition (CarMeN), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)-Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (UCBL), Université de Lyon-Université de Lyon-Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon (INSA Lyon), Université de Lyon-Institut National des Sciences Appliquées (INSA)-Institut National des Sciences Appliquées (INSA)-Hospices Civils de Lyon (HCL)-Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), Hospices Civils de Lyon (HCL)-Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM)-Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon (INSA Lyon), Université de Lyon-Institut National des Sciences Appliquées (INSA)-Université de Lyon-Institut National des Sciences Appliquées (INSA)-Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (UCBL), Université de Lyon-Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), Condello, G, Ling, F, Bianco, A, Chastin, S, Cardon, G, Ciarapica, D, Conte, D, Cortis, C, De Craemer, M, Di Blasio, A, Gjaka, M, Hansen, S, Holdsworth, M, Iacoviello, L, Izzicupo, P, Jaeschke, L, Leone, L, Manoni, L, Menescardi, C, Migliaccio, S, Nazare, J, Perchoux, C, Pesce, C, Pierik, F, Pischon, T, Polito, A, Puggina, A, Sannella, A, Schlicht, W, Schulz, H, Simon, C, Steinbrecher, A, Macdonncha, C, and Capranica, L
Subjects: Gerontology, Male, Youth, Urban Mobility & Environment, 2016 Urban Mobility & Environment, [SDV]Life Sciences [q-bio], Applied psychology, Health Behavior, Psychological intervention, Poison control, B400, INTERNET-BASED SURVEYS, A900, 0302 clinical medicine, QUALITY-OF-LIFE, sedentary behavior, Medicine and Health Sciences, DUTCH EXPERTS, Medicine, Cluster Analysis, 030212 general & internal medicine, older-adults, Older adult, science, response, exercise, lcsh:Public aspects of medicine, 030503 health policy & services, SEDENTARY BEHAVIOR, Human factors and ergonomics, SCIENCE, Middle Aged, Public, Priority for, Europe, Health, PUBLIC-HEALTH, Older adults, Life course approach, Female, Factors, Active lifestyles, Adults, Priority for research, Public Health, 0305 other medical science, Environment & Sustainability, Research Article, Adult, Consensus, Adolescent, MIXED-METHODS APPROACH, EXERCISE, Context (language use), Urbanisation, public-health, Environment, RESPONSE RATE, White People, Environmental & Occupational Health, 03 medical and health sciences, Social support, Young Adult, Quality of life (healthcare), mixed-methods approach, Humans, OLDER-ADULTS, Socioeconomic status, Life Style, Active lifestyle, Aged, research, business.industry, dutch experts, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Factor, lcsh:RA1-1270, internet-based surveys, rate, Socioeconomic Factors, Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases, quality-of-life, SUMS - Sustainable Urban Mobility and Safety, ELSS - Earth, Life and Social Sciences, business
Abstract: International audience; Background: A large proportion of European children, adults and older adults do not engage in sufficient physical activity ( PA). Understanding individual and contextual factors associated with PA behaviours is essential for the identification and implementation of effective preventative environments, policies, and programmes that can promote an active lifestyle across life course and can potentially improve health. The current paper intends to provide 1) a multi-disciplinary, Pan-European and life course view of key determinants of PA behaviours and 2) a proposal of how these factors may cluster. Methods: After gathering a list of 183 potential PA behaviours-associated factors and a consensus meeting to unify/consolidate terminology, a concept mapping software was used to collate European experts' views of 106 identified factors for youth (\textless 19 years), adults ( 19-64 years), and older adults (\textgreater= 65 years). The analysis evaluated common trends in the clustering of factors and the ratings of the distinct factors' expected modifiability and population-level impact on PA behaviours across the life course. Priority for research was also assessed for each cluster. Results: The concept mapping resulted in six distinct clusters, broadly merged in two themes: 1) the 'Person', which included clusters 'Intra-Personal Context and Wellbeing' and 'Family and Social Economic Status' ( 42 % of all factors) and 2) the 'Society', which included the remaining four clusters 'Policy and Provision', 'Cultural Context and Media', 'Social Support and Modelling', and 'Supportive Environment' ( 58 % of all factors). Overall, 25 factors were rated as the most impactful on PA behaviours across the life course and being the most modifiable. They were mostly situated in the 'Intra-Personal Context and Wellbeing' cluster. Furthermore, 16 of them were rated as top priority for research. Conclusions: The current framework provides a preliminary overview of factors which may account for PA behaviour across the life course and are most relevant to the European community. These insights could potentially be a foundation for future Pan-European research on how these factors might interact with each other, and assist policy makers to identify appropriate interventions to maximize PA behaviours and thus the health of European citizens.
Published: 2016

36. Test-Retest Reliability of a Physical Activity Behavior, Health and Wellbeing Questionnaire in Adolescents.

Author: Rocliffe P, Sherwin I, Mannix-McNamara P, MacDonncha C, and T O' Keeffe B
Abstract: Background: The aim of this study was to examine the test-retest reliability of the physical activity behavior, health and wellbeing questionnaire, in adolescent populations, administered by teachers in school settings, in the Republic of Ireland., Methods: A cross-sectional, mixed sample of 55 participants (45.5% males: Age, 13.94 (±.40) years) were included. The participants completed the questionnaire on two occasions (T1 and T2), on the same day and time, one week apart following identical procedures. Variables for testing included physical activity behavior (n=13), health (n=11) and wellbeing (n=2). Test-retest reliability of the questionnaire's covariates, including family affluence and physical impairments were also examined., Results: Systematic error (Bland-Altman plots) was found to be near to zero for each of the physical activity behavior, health and wellbeing variables. The combined mean coefficient of variation was lower for females (10.19%) in comparison to males (13.01%). The combined mean intraclass correlation coefficients were higher for females (0.901) than males (0.822). Similarly, the combined mean Cronbach alpha coefficient were higher for girls (0.908) than boys (0.821)., Conclusions: This study found the physical activity behavior, health and wellbeing questionnaire to be reliable for use in adolescent populations., Competing Interests: No competing interests were disclosed., (Copyright: © 2024 Rocliffe P et al.)
Published: 2024
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37. DE-PASS best evidence statement (BESt): determinants of adolescents' device-based physical activity and sedentary behaviour in settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Author: Kolovelonis A, Syrmpas I, Marcuzzi A, Khudair M, Ng K, Tempest GD, Peric R, Bartoš F, Maier M, Brandes M, Carlin A, Ciaccioni S, Cortis C, Corvino C, Di Credico A, Drid P, Gallè F, Izzicupo P, Jahre H, Kongsvold A, Kouidi E, Mork PJ, Palumbo F, Rumbold PLS, Sandu P, Stavnsbo M, Vilela S, Woods C, Wunsch K, Capranica L, MacDonncha C, and Ling FCM
Subjects: Humans, Adolescent, Adolescent Behavior psychology, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Sedentary Behavior, Exercise psychology
Abstract: Background: Although physical activity (PA) is associated with significant health benefits, only a small percentage of adolescents meet recommended PA levels. This systematic review with meta-analysis explored the modifiable determinants of adolescents' device-based PA and/or sedentary behaviour (SB), evaluated in previous interventions and examined the associations between PA/SB and these determinants in settings., Methods: A search was conducted on five electronic databases, including papers published from January 2010 to July 2023. Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) or Controlled Trials (CTs) measuring adolescents' device-based PA/SB and their modifiable determinants at least at two time points: pre- and post-intervention were considered eligible. PA/SB and determinants were the main outcomes. Modifiable determinants were classified after data extraction adopting the social-ecological perspective. Robust Bayesian meta-analyses (RoBMA) were performed per each study setting. Outcomes identified in only one study were presented narratively. The risk of bias for each study and the certainty of the evidence for each meta-analysis were evaluated. The publication bias was also checked., Prospero Id: CRD42021282874., Results: Fourteen RCTs (eight in school, three in school and family, and one in the family setting) and one CT (in the school setting) were included. Fifty-four modifiable determinants were identified and were combined into 33 broader determinants (21 individual-psychological, four individual-behavioural, seven interpersonal, and one institutional). RoBMAs revealed none or negligible pooled intervention effects on PA/SB or determinants in all settings. The certainty of the evidence of the impact of interventions on outcomes ranged from very low to low. Narratively, intervention effects in favour of the experimental group were detected in school setting for the determinants: knowledge of the environment for practicing PA, d = 1.84, 95%CI (1.48, 2.20), behaviour change techniques, d = 0.90, 95%CI (0.09, 1.70), choice provided, d = 0.70, 95%CI (0.36, 1.03), but no corresponding effects on PA or SB were found., Conclusions: Weak to minimal evidence regarding the associations between the identified modifiable determinants and adolescents' device-based PA/SB in settings were found, probably due to intervention ineffectiveness. Well-designed and well-implemented multicomponent interventions should further explore the variety of modifiable determinants of adolescents' PA/SB, including policy and environmental variables., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
Published: 2024
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38. How Does the University Environment Relate to Student's Physical Activity Patterns in Ireland.

Author: Murphy J, MacDonncha C, Murphy MH, Murphy N, and Woods CB
Subjects: Humans, Universities, Ireland, Male, Female, Young Adult, Adult, Surveys and Questionnaires, Adolescent, Health Promotion organization & administration, Self Report, Exercise, Students psychology
Abstract: Background: Identifying factors related to physical activity in university students can aid the development of health promotion interventions, but there is limited research regarding the influence of university environments. This study examined the relationship between level of provision for university environments that aim to promote physical activity and self-reported physical activity patterns of students., Methods: An environmental audit tool was completed by universities (n = 28) on the island of Ireland to acquire information about physical activity opportunities, resources, and supports offered. Students (N = 6951; 50.7% male; 21.51 [5.55] y) completed an online survey, providing responses about their active transport and recreational physical activity behaviors. Binary logistic regressions were used to examine the associations between environmental factors that support physical activity and clustered physical activity patterns, while controlling for gender, age, and university size., Results: Universities with a high provision for organizational structures and internal partnerships, indoor facilities, and sport clubs increase the odds of their students having more active physical activity patterns. Increased provision of investment and personnel was seen to have a mixed relationship with students' physical activity engagement, highlighting the need to understand where resources are needed and not just increase them., Conclusions: It is important for universities to have adequate organizational structures with internal partnerships to understand how resources can be maximized to support physical activity engagement across the whole student population. University campuses hold the potential for increasing student engagement in physical activity, and these findings can help inform campus-wide initiatives that foster active student populations for improving overall long-term health.
Published: 2024
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39. School-based physical education, physical activity and sports provision: A concept mapping framework for evaluation.

Author: Rocliffe P, O' Keeffe BT, Sherwin I, Mannix-McNamara P, and MacDonncha C
Subjects: Humans, Exercise, Health Promotion methods, Schools, Physical Education and Training, Sports
Abstract: Objective: Physical education, physical activity and sports provision are important factors in whole school health promotion, however, a standardised evaluation framework to evaluate the contribution of these components is lacking. A framework that accounts for the distinct structures and associated factors, that impact upon provision would facilitate a more coherent evaluation., Methods: A concept mapping methodology, involving the generation of factors relevant to school physical education, physical activity and sports provision and their subsequent thematic and numeric rating and sorting was utilised. Concept mapping effectively gathers, integrates, and visually and numerically represents the composite thinking of a group of relevant and expert stakeholders around a complex social phenomenon. Following a review of the extant literature and synthesis among 20 expert stakeholders, a list of 95 factor statements relevant to school physical education, physical activity and sports provision were developed., Results: Each factor statement was rated and sorted by 197 multi-disciplinary participants. An eight-cluster framework that demonstrated good validity (stress value: 0.266), was derived from the data based on: 1. Partnerships and Pupil Centered Physical Education; 2. Physical Activity and Sports; 3. School Demographics; 4. Equipment, Facilities and Budget; 5. Extra Costs; 6. Curriculum and Policy; 7. School Management and 8. Timetable. Statements within the cluster on school management received the highest mean importance and modifiability ratings while statements within the cluster on school demographics received the lowest mean importance and modifiability ratings., Conclusions: Eight overarching structures which account for school physical education, physical activity and sports provision have been identified. Within each of these, structures and overall factors of greatest importance and modifiability have been illuminated. Findings stemming from this rigorous methodology, provide the foundation for the development of a national provision evaluation index to inform both school-level and national policy and actions. It is recommended the current methodology is replicated in other nations to gain corresponding insights., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist., (Copyright: © 2023 Rocliffe et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.)
Published: 2023
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40. DE-PASS Best Evidence Statement (BESt): modifiable determinants of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in children and adolescents aged 5-19 years-a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.

Author: Khudair M, Marcuzzi A, Ng K, Tempest GD, Bartoš F, Peric R, Maier M, Beccia F, Boccia S, Brandes M, Cardon G, Carlin A, Castagna C, Chaabene H, Chalkley A, Ciaccioni S, Cieślińska-Świder J, Čingienė V, Cortis C, Corvino C, de Geus EJ, Di Baldassarre A, Di Credico A, Drid P, Fernández Tarazaga RM, Gallè F, García Sánchez E, Gebremariam M, Ghinassi B, Goudas M, Hayes G, Honorio S, Izzicupo P, Jahre H, Jelsma J, Juric P, Kolovelonis A, Kongsvold A, Kouidi E, Mansergh F, Masanovic B, Mekonnen T, Mork PJ, Murphy M, O'Hara K, Torun AO, Palumbo F, Popovic S, Prieske O, Puharic Z, Ribeiro JC, Rumbold PLS, Sandu P, Sorić M, Stavnsbo M, Syrmpas I, van der Ploeg HP, Van Hoye A, Vilela S, Woods C, Wunsch K, Caprinica L, MacDonncha C, and Ling FCM
Subjects: Adolescent, Child, Humans, Meta-Analysis as Topic, Motor Activity, Systematic Reviews as Topic, Exercise, Sedentary Behavior
Abstract: Introduction: Physical activity among children and adolescents remains insufficient, despite the substantial efforts made by researchers and policymakers. Identifying and furthering our understanding of potential modifiable determinants of physical activity behaviour (PAB) and sedentary behaviour (SB) is crucial for the development of interventions that promote a shift from SB to PAB. The current protocol details the process through which a series of systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses (MAs) will be conducted to produce a best-evidence statement (BESt) and inform policymakers. The overall aim is to identify modifiable determinants that are associated with changes in PAB and SB in children and adolescents (aged 5-19 years) and to quantify their effect on, or association with, PAB/SB., Methods and Analysis: A search will be performed in MEDLINE, SportDiscus, Web of Science, PsychINFO and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and controlled trials (CTs) that investigate the effect of interventions on PAB/SB and longitudinal studies that investigate the associations between modifiable determinants and PAB/SB at multiple time points will be sought. Risk of bias assessments will be performed using adapted versions of Cochrane's RoB V.2.0 and ROBINS-I tools for RCTs and CTs, respectively, and an adapted version of the National Institute of Health's tool for longitudinal studies. Data will be synthesised narratively and, where possible, MAs will be performed using frequentist and Bayesian statistics. Modifiable determinants will be discussed considering the settings in which they were investigated and the PAB/SB measurement methods used., Ethics and Dissemination: No ethical approval is needed as no primary data will be collected. The findings will be disseminated in peer-reviewed publications and academic conferences where possible. The BESt will also be shared with policy makers within the DE-PASS consortium in the first instance., Systematic Review Registration: CRD42021282874., Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared., (© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2022. Re-use permitted under CC BY-NC. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)
Published: 2022
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41. Development of an Online Multilingual Educational Programme for Parents of Dual-Career Athletes: A Participatory Design.

Author: Capranica L, Guidotti F, Gonçalves C, Blondel L, Bovis M, Costa R, Debois N, Figueiredo A, MacDonncha C, Pecnikar-Oblak V, Patoret JL, Pišl A, Rheinisch E, Rolo A, Ryan G, Templet A, Tessitore A, Warrington G, and Doupona M
Abstract: There is a need for educational support structures to empower parents in sustaining talented athletes pursuing academic and sports careers (e. g., dual career). The present work describes the participatory design used to develop a series of educational resources and the subsequent iterations used to evaluate the content of the EMPATIA online education programme for parents of dual-career athletes. Following an ethnographic approach, the project team (18 dual-career experts) engaged in four iterations (i.e., rounds) planned to develop (rounds 1 and 2) educational material from preliminary evidence (systematic literature review) and eminence (focus groups and concept mapping) knowledge and to evaluate the educational programme (round 3 and 4) engaging end users ( n = 76) and other stakeholders (9 dual-career experts). The EMPATIA programme was developed and organized in four modules labeled after macro-aspects, parents could ask about dual career: "Why" (the definition and challenges of dual career for athletes and their parents), "What" (insights, guidelines, and suggestions on the parental role in support of student-athletes), "How" (practical advice on planning dual career at sports and academic levels, and post-sports careers), and "Where" (finding legal information or counseling on dual career). Despite overall positive evaluations of the programme, parents of dual-career athletes attributed higher scores with respect to those of dual-career experts. The participatory approach presented in this work enables developers to apply a systematic and multidisciplinary approach toward the creation of educational programmes for parents. The cooperation among dual-career researchers, experts from high-performance centers, Olympic bodies, sports clubs, and parents of elite student-athletes of different sports and nationalities created an educational programme suitable for end users to support parenting athletes in combining their sports and academic careers., Competing Interests: The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest., (Copyright © 2022 Capranica, Guidotti, Gonçalves, Blondel, Bovis, Costa, Debois, Figueiredo, MacDonncha, Pecnikar-Oblak, Patoret, Pišl, Rheinisch, Rolo, Ryan, Templet, Tessitore, Warrington and Doupona.)
Published: 2022
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42. Collective conceptualization of parental support of dual career athletes: The EMPATIA framework.

Author: Varga K, MacDonncha C, Blondel L, Bozzano E, Burlot F, Costa R, Debois N, Delon D, Figueiredo A, Foerster J, Gjaka M, Gonçalves C, Guidotti F, Pesce C, Pišl A, Rheinisch E, Rolo A, Rozman S, Ryan G, Templet A, Tessitore A, Warrington G, Capranica L, and Doupona M
Subjects: Humans, Male, Female, Adult, Sports psychology, Young Adult, Adolescent, Middle Aged, Parenting, Europe, Surveys and Questionnaires, Athletes psychology, Parents psychology
Abstract: Background: This study aimed to use a concept mapping methodology to develop a European framework of the needs of parents/guardians (P/G) for supporting athletes combining sport and education (dual career, DC)., Methods: By means of a concept mapping methodology, 337 French, Irish, Italian, Portuguese, and Slovenian parents sorted and rated 80 potential statements associated to parenting DC athletes., Results: Five distinct clusters emerged: 1. P/G' roles, needs and awareness to support athletes, including 22 statements (mean:3.7; range: 3.2-4.2 pt); 2. Requirements for effective planning of DC pathway, including 19 statements (mean:3.7; range: 3.2-4.5 pt); 3. Educational opportunity, including 13 statements (mean:3.5; range: 3.1-4.0 pt); 4. Policy and provision for DC, including 19 statements (mean:3.7; range: 3.1-4.2 pt); and 5. Athletes' lifestyle & self-management, including 7 statements (mean:4.0; range: 3.5-4.5 pt). Estimates of effect size (Partial eta-squared) were calculated for ANOVAs to assess the degree of variability on the statement importance ranking as the dependent variable accounted for by the demographic data. The concept mapping showed good validity (stress value: 0.11) and high reliability (rSHT: 0.99, rSHM: 0.98; rRR:0.98). One-third of the statements indicated differences (p<0.05) in relation to the P/Gs' gender and the athletes' education level, competition level and sport typology., Conclusion: In synthesizing the opinions, experience and needs of P/Gs of DC athletes the present framework provided sound theoretical underpinnings to inform the development of an online educational programme for empowering parenting DC athletes (https://edu.empatiasport.eu/eng/), as well as be a foundation for future Pan-European DC research on how these statements interact with each other, in different European contexts., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
Published: 2021
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43. Parents about parenting dual career athletes: A systematic literature review.

Author: Tessitore A, Capranica L, Pesce C, De Bois N, Gjaka M, Warrington G, MacDonncha C, and Doupona M
Abstract: Objectives: To establish the scientific literature on the parents' view as supporters of dual career (DC) athletes, and to highlight practical implications for the development of education programmes to empower parents in this role., Method: ology : The systematic literature review included four electronic databases, from which 438 articles published in English between 1999 and 2019 were retrieved., Results: A total of 14 studies achieved the eligibility criteria (i.e., focus on DC, involving parents as participants) for inclusion. Results show that the 14 studies included in the review were characterised by sample sizes <15 to >50 parents of individual and/or team sports athletes, involving data collection based on interviews, semi-structured interviews focus groups, questionnaires and a survey. A thematic synthesis highlighted a two primary constructs: the individual level and the inter-individual level, respectively. The individual level comprised two main themes: Approach to both Sport and Education, and Stressors and Coping, which included five aspects of parenting. The inter-individual level presented three themes: Relationship with the Athlete; Relationship with the Sport Environment and Relationship with the Academic Environment., Conclusions: Findings highlighted a relevant parental role in supporting DC athletes and partial information on parental support strategies. In conclusions, the limited sample size and typology of sports, and the partial representativeness of countries have impacted the global application of the main findings. Furthermore, the need of an educational programme for parents and the need of regular parents-athlete-teacher/coach engagement were considered crucial to facilitate successful parental interventions at academic and/or sports levels and to limit the potential negative effects of DC parenting., Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper., (© 2020 The Authors.)
Published: 2021
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44. Understanding the educational needs of parenting athletes involved in sport and education: The parents' view.

Author: Gjaka M, Tessitore A, Blondel L, Bozzano E, Burlot F, Debois N, Delon D, Figueiredo A, Foerster J, Gonçalves C, Guidotti F, Pesce C, Pišl A, Rheinisch E, Rolo A, Ryan G, Templet A, Varga K, Warrington G, Capranica L, MacDonncha C, and Doupona M
Subjects: Adolescent, Female, Humans, Male, Models, Educational, Young Adult, Athletes, Educational Status, Parenting, Sports
Abstract: Background: Despite the fact that an educational programme for parents of youth tennis players has been launched recently, there is a need to empower parents of athletes in sustaining the combination of education and sport careers (i.e., dual career) of their talented and elite athletes across sports. The aim of this study was to explore the parents' view of their role as dual career supporters and their need for educational support in this area., Methods: In total, 115 parents (F = 49, M = 66) of athletes (14-23 yrs) engaged in full time academic education (high school/university) and competitive (e.g., National, International) sports (individual = 12, team = 9) in five European Member States (e.g., France, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Slovenia) took part in national workshops. The workshops involved discussing five themes and agreeing statements relevant to assist parents supporting their children as dual career athletes: 1) the athletes' needs; 2) the sports environment; 3) the academic environment; 4) dual career-related policies and services; 5) The educational methods for parenting dual career athletes., Results: A final list of 80 agreed statements were identified: 25 statements mainly related to the sports entourage; 23 to information on dual career-related policies and services; 22 to the athletes' needs; 17 to the academic entourage, and 8 to the relevant educational resources to parenting dual career athletes, respectively., Conclusions: This cross-national qualitative research synthesized the parents' perspectives about their needs and the most relevant content of an educational programme for parenting dual career athletes. The findings of this research will help influence the formulation of effective education strategies on parenting dual career athletes to ensure an optimal supportive environment for the successful combination of high-level sport and education careers., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
Published: 2021
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45. Correction to: Biological determinants of physical activity across the life course: a "Determinants of Diet and Physical Activity" (DEDIPAC) umbrella systematic literature review.

Author: Aleksovska K, Puggina A, Giraldi L, Buck C, Burns C, Cardon G, Carlin A, Chantal S, Ciarapica D, Colotto M, Condello G, Coppinger T, Cortis C, D'Haese S, De Craemer M, Di Blasio A, Hansen S, Iacoviello L, Issartel J, Izzicupo P, Jaeschke L, Kanning M, Kennedy A, Ling F, Luzak A, Napolitano G, Nazare JA, Perchoux C, Pischon T, Polito A, Sannella A, Schulz H, Sohun R, Steinbrecher A, Schlicht W, Ricciardi W, MacDonncha C, Capranica L, and Boccia S
Published: 2020
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46. Profiling the health-related physical fitness of Irish adolescents: A school-level sociodemographic divide.

Author: O'Keeffe BT, MacDonncha C, Purtill H, and Donnelly AE
Subjects: Adolescent, Female, Humans, Male, Body Mass Index, Exercise, Hand Strength physiology, Muscle Strength physiology, Schools statistics & numerical data, Socioeconomic Factors
Abstract: Background and Aims: Examining factors that may explain disparities in fitness levels among youth is a critical step in youth fitness promotion. The purpose of this study was twofold; 1) to examine the influence of school-level characteristics on fitness test performance; 2) to compare Irish adolescents' physical fitness to European norms., Methods: Adolescents (n = 1215, girls = 609) aged 13.4 years (SD .41) from a randomised sample of 20 secondary schools, stratified for gender, location and educational (dis)advantage, completed a series of field-based tests to measure the components of health-related physical fitness. Tests included: body mass index; 20 metre shuttle run test (20 m SRT); handgrip strength; standing broad jump (SBJ); 4 x 10 metre shuttle run; and back-saver sit-and-reach (BSR)., Results: Overall, boys outperformed girls in all tests, aside from the BSR (p < 0.005, t-test, Bonferroni correction). Participants in designated disadvantaged schools had significantly higher body mass index levels (p < 0.001), and significantly lower cardiorespiratory endurance (20 m SRT) (p < 0.001) and muscular strength (handgrip strength) (p = 0.018) levels compared to participants in non-disadvantaged schools. When compared to European norms, girls in this study scored significantly higher in the 20 m SRT, 4 x 10 metre shuttle run and SBJ tests, while boys scored significantly higher in the BSR test (Cohen's d 0.2 to 0.6, p < 0.001). However, European adolescents had significantly higher handgrip strength scores (Cohen's d 0.6 to 0.8, p < 0.001)., Conclusion: Irish adolescents compared favourably to European normative values across most components of HRPF, with the exception of muscular strength. School socioeconomic status was a strong determinant of performance among Irish adolescents. The contrasting findings for different fitness components reiterate the need for multi-component testing batteries for monitoring fitness in youth., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
Published: 2020
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47. Associations of self-reported physical activity and anxiety symptoms and status among 7,874 Irish adults across harmonised datasets: a DEDIPAC-study.

Author: Mc Dowell CP, Carlin A, Capranica L, Dillon C, Harrington JM, Lakerveld J, Loyen A, Ling FCM, Brug J, MacDonncha C, and Herring MP
Subjects: Aged, Cross-Sectional Studies, Datasets as Topic, Female, Humans, Ireland epidemiology, Male, Middle Aged, Self Report, Anxiety epidemiology, Exercise psychology
Abstract: Background: Anxiety is an adaptive response to an objective or perceived threat; however, when symptoms become severe and chronic it that can become a maladaptive anxiety disorder. Limited evidence suggests that physical activity may be associated with prevention against anxiety. This study uses data from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) and The Mitchelstown Cohort Study to investigate cross-sectional associations between physical activity and anxiety symptoms and status among Irish adults., Methods: Both datasets were harmonized (n = 7874). The short form International Physical Activity Questionnaire measured physical activity. Participants were classified as meeting World Health Organization physical activity guidelines (≥150 min weekly of moderate intensity physical activity, ≥75 min weekly of vigorous intensity physical activity, or ≥ 600 MET-minutes) or not. They were also divided into three groups based on weekly MET-minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (Low: 0-599; Moderate: 600-1199; High: ≥1200), and three groups based on weekly minutes of walking (Low: 0-209; Moderate: 210-419; High: 420+). Anxiety symptoms were measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale with a score of ≥8 indicating anxiety. Binomial logistic regression, adjusted for relevant confounders examined physical activity-anxiety associations., Results: Females had higher rates of anxiety than males (28.0% vs 20.0%; p < 0.001). Following adjustment for relevant covariates, meeting physical activity guidelines was associated with 13.5% (95% CI: 2.0-23.7; p = 0.023) lower odds of anxiety. Moderate and High physical activity were associated with 13.5% (- 11.0-32.6; p = 0.254) and 13.6% (1.4-4.2; p = 0.030) lower odds of anxiety compared to Low physical activity, respectively. Moderate and High walking were associated with 2.1% (- 14.5-16.3; p = 0.789) and 5.1% (- 9.3-17.6; p = 0.467) lower odds of anxiety compared to Low walking, respectively., Conclusion: Meeting physical activity guidelines is associated with lower odds of anxiety, but the strength of associations did not increase considerably with increased physical activity levels.
Published: 2020
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48. Test-Retest Reliability of Student-Administered Health-Related Fitness Tests in School Settings.

Author: O'Keeffe BT, Donnelly AE, and MacDonncha C
Subjects: Adolescent, Anthropometry, Female, Hand Strength, Humans, Ireland, Male, Physical Education and Training, Physical Endurance, Range of Motion, Articular, Reproducibility of Results, Schools, Students, Young Adult, Exercise Test standards, Physical Fitness
Abstract: Purpose: To examine the test-retest reliability of student-administered (SA) health-related fitness tests in school settings and to compare indices of reliability with those taken by trained research-assistants., Methods: Participants (n = 86; age: 13.43 [0.33] y) were divided into 2 groups, SA (n = 45, girls = 26) or research-assistant administered (RA; n = 41, girls = 21). The SA group had their measures taken by 8 students (age: 15.59 [0.56] y, girls = 4), and the RA group had their measures taken by 8 research-assistants (age: 21.21 [1.38], girls = 5). Tests were administered twice by both groups, 1 week apart. Tests included body mass index, handgrip strength, standing broad jump, isometric plank hold, 90° push-up, 4 × 10-m shuttle run, back-saver sit and reach, and blood pressure., Results: Intraclass correlation coefficients for SA (≥.797) and RA (≥.866) groups were high, and the observed systematic error (Bland-Altman plot) between test 1 and test 2 was close to 0 for all tests. The coefficient of variation was less than 10% for all tests in the SA group, aside from the 90° push-up (24.3%). The SA group had a marginally lower combined mean coefficient of variation across all tests (6.5%) in comparison with the RA group (6.8%)., Conclusion: This study demonstrates that, following familiarization training, SA health-related fitness tests in school-based physical education programs can be considered reliable.
Published: 2020
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49. Tracking of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior From Adolescence to Young Adulthood: A Systematic Literature Review.

Author: Hayes G, Dowd KP, MacDonncha C, and Donnelly AE
Subjects: Adolescent, Adult, Female, Humans, Male, Research Design, Sex Factors, Young Adult, Exercise physiology, Health Behavior physiology, Sedentary Behavior
Abstract: Purpose: The transition from adolescence to young adulthood is categorized by substantial changes in one's activity behaviors, which may have important implications for health. To date, no reviews have systematically investigated the evidence of tracking for both physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) specifically during this transition period., Methods: Web of Science, PubMed, SPORTDiscus, PsycINFO, and CINAHL were searched for articles that examined the tracking of PA and SB in adolescents (aged 9-18 years) through young adulthood (aged 19-25 years) published between the years of 2000 and 2018. Studies were also compared on methodologic quality., Results: Sixteen studies met the inclusion criteria. The tracking correlations for both the frequency and duration of PA were low-to-moderate. Gender differences were observed in the tracking of PA frequency and duration. Studies that examined the tracking of SB were less frequent, making it difficult to determine how SB tracks from adolescence to young adulthood., Conclusions: Generally, PA was shown to track moderately from adolescence through young adulthood. The lack of studies reporting on the tracking of SB indicates that this area should be a target for future research. Future tracking studies should consider appropriate gold-standard objective methodologies and statistical analysis techniques that report fixed outcomes., (Copyright © 2019 Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
Published: 2019
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50. What Psychosocial Factors Determine the Physical Activity Patterns of University Students?

Author: Murphy JJ, MacDonncha C, Murphy MH, Murphy N, Nevill AM, and Woods CB
Subjects: Adult, Cluster Analysis, Female, Humans, Male, Surveys and Questionnaires, Universities, Young Adult, Exercise psychology, Psychology methods, Students psychology
Abstract: Background : Although levels of physical activity (PA) have been researched, no information on how university students organize their PA across different life domains is available. The purpose of this study is to explore if and how students organize their PA across transport and recreational domains, and to identify the psychosocial factors related to these patterns. Methods : Students from 31 Irish universities completed a supervised online survey measuring participant characteristics, psychosocial factors, and PA. Two-step cluster analysis was used to identify specific PA patterns in students. Binary logistic regressions identified factors associated with cluster membership while controlling for age, sex, household income, and perceived travel time to a university. Results : Analysis was performed on 6951 students (50.7% male; 21.51 [5.55] y). One Low Active cluster emerged. Four clusters containing a form of PA emerged including Active Commuters, Active in University, Active Outside University, and High Active. Increases in motivation and planning improved the likelihood of students being categorized in a cluster containing PA. Conclusion : One size does not fit all when it comes to students PA engagement, with 5 patterns identified. Health professionals are advised to incorporate strategies for increasing students' motivation, action planning, and coping planning into future PA promotion efforts.
Published: 2019
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