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. 2024;32(S1):135-144.
doi: 10.3233/THC-248012.

Association between physical activity and functional movement screening among university students in an adaptive physical course

Fan Yang  1   2 , Pengzhi Sang  1   2 , Xiaojing Shen  1   2 , Sanjun Yang  1 , Yunchen Meng  1 , Huiming Hu  3
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Association between physical activity and functional movement screening among university students in an adaptive physical course

Fan Yang et al. Technol Health Care. 2024.

Abstract

Background: Physical activity (PA) holds profound implications for the holistic development of college students. However, students with chronic diseases or physical disabilities experience significantly limited PA during adaptive sports.

Objective: This study aims to investigate the relationship between physical activity and Functional Movement Screening (FMS) among university students who participate in the adaptive physical course.

Methods: 36 university students (from the adaptive physical course) completed the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Long Form (IPAQ-L). Body measurements and FMS were assessed. Correlation analysis and t-tests were used to determine relationships and differences between various indicators. A two-way analysis of variance was used to investigate potential variations in FMS scores based on gender and weight status.

Results: The results show that gender, PA, and BMI significantly influence FMS scores in students participating in adaptive physical courses. FMS score is significantly negatively correlated with BMI and significantly positively correlated with PA. The FMS score for males, as well as the scores for Trunk Stability Push-Up and Rotary Stability, are significantly higher than those for females.

Conclusion: University students in adaptive physical courses can benefit from increased PA and FMS scores. Improving functional movement and enhancing physical activity are crucial for promoting overall health in this population.

Keywords: Physical activity; adaptive physical courses; functional movement screen.

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Conflict of interest statement

None of the authors have any personal, financial, commercial, or academic conflicts of interest.

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PA levels and BMI levels between different genders.
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Scattergraph illustrating the relationship between (a) FMS score and BMI and (b) FMS score and PA.
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The main effects for Sex and BMI Lv on FMS scores.
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