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2nd Edition: Advances in Kinesiology and Health

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A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Sport and Health".

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Prof. Dr. Jung-Min Lee

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Department of Physical Education, College of Physical Education, Kyung Hee University (Global Campus), 1732 Deokyoungdaero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 17014, Republic of Korea
Interests: physical activity; accelerometer; wearable tracker; health promotion
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Dr. Hyun Chul Jung

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Department of Sport Coaching, College of Physical Education, Kyung Hee University (Global Campus), 1732 Deokyoungdaero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 17014, Republic of Korea
Interests: athletic performance; physical fitness; body composition; growth and development
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Dear Colleagues,

Some months ago, we organized the first edition of this Special Issue. It has been a success, with 15 papers published. However, we believe that a lot can still be said on this topic, as research continues to advance rapidly thanks to new knowledge and technologies.

Numerous studies have been performed to generate knowledge on human movement from the point of view of human behavior related to health and quality of life. The most valuable findings, derived from conducting broad professional research and practice in the field of kinesiology, are that regular physical activity provides countless health benefits and that the field of kinesiology has direct applications in improving health and quality of life. Kinesiologists are continuously gaining new knowledge through advanced technologies and research; thus, knowledge of how to improve health is also continuously being updated, contributing toward optimizing the health and quality of life of the population, and significantly reducing health care costs.

This second edition will still discuss advanced research methods (original research, reviews, and meta-analysis) applied to various aspects of the kinesiology field, which include exercise physiology, biomechanics, exercise psychology, physical activity, exercise training, and health promotion, sport sociology, and strength and conditioning research. Advanced investigations to promote health and physical activity are encouraged and submissions from all disciplines will be considered. In addition, papers addressing these topics to a high academic standard, aligned with a practical focus on improving health and physical activity, are highly encouraged. All manuscripts will be peer-reviewed by experts in the field.

Prof. Dr. Jung-Min Lee
Dr. Hyun Chul Jung
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physical activity
exercise physiology
biomechanics
physical fitness
strength and conditioning
athletic training
health promotion
sports sociology

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Advances in Kinesiology and Health in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (11 articles)

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Added Breathing Resistance during Exercise Impairs Pulmonary Ventilation and Exaggerates Exercise-Induced Hypoxemia Leading to Impaired Aerobic Exercise Performance

by Jean-Hee Han, Min-Hyeok Jang, Dae-Hwan Kim and Jung-Hyun Kim

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(10), 5757; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20105757 - 9 May 2023

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Protective masks impose variable breathing resistance (BR) on the wearer and may adversely affect exercise performance, yet existing literature shows inconsistent results under different types of masks and metabolic demands. The present study was undertaken to determine whether added BR impairs cardiopulmonary function and aerobic performance during exercise. Sixteen young healthy men completed a graded exercise test on a cycle ergometer under the four conditions of BR using a customized breathing resistor at no breathing resistance (CON), 18.9 (BR1), 22.2 (BR2), and 29.9 Pa (BR3). The results showed that BR significantly elevates respiratory pressure (p < 0.001) and impairs ventilatory response to graded exercise (reduced V_E; p < 0.001) at a greater degree with an increased level of BR which caused mild to moderate exercise-induced hypoxemia (final mean SpO₂: CON = 95.6%, BR1 = 94.4%, BR2 = 91.6%, and BR3 = 90.6%; p < 0.001). Especially, such a marked reduction in SpO₂ was significantly correlated with maximal oxygen consumption at the volitional fatigue (r = 0.98, p < 0.001) together with exaggerated exertion and breathing discomfort (p < 0.001). In conclusion, added BR commonly experienced when wearing tight-fitting facemasks and/or respirators could significantly impair cardiopulmonary function and aerobic performance at a greater degree with an increasing level of BR. Full article

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Differences in Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Mental Health of the Older Population in South Korea Based on Marital Status and Gender

by Jeong-Hui Park, Tyler Prochnow, Christina Amo, Laurel Curran and Matthew Lee Smith

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(3), 1726; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20031726 - 18 Jan 2023

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The primary purpose of the present study was to assess differences in physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior (SB), and mental health (i.e., depression, suicidal thoughts, and cognitive function) by marital status (i.e., married and widowed) within an aging population in South Korea. PA, SB, and mental health were evaluated in 9092 older adults by comparing the married group (n = 5773, 73.2 ± 5.9 years, 63.5%) to the widowed group (n = 3319, 75.8 ± 6.8 years, 36.5%). Between-group differences in PA, SB, depression, and cognitive function were tested using independent t-tests, and the association between marital status and gender was evaluated using two-way ANOVA. Suicidal thoughts were analyzed using a Mann–Whitney U-test. Older adults in the widowed group participated in significantly less PA (p < 0.001) and had higher SB (p < 0.001) per week, especially the widows, who had significantly less PA (p < 0.01) and had higher SB (p < 0.001) compared to married women. Participants in the widowed group experienced more depression (p < 0.001) and suicidal thoughts (p < 0.001) and had significantly lower cognitive function compared to participants in the married group (p < 0.001). Between the two groups, widowers were more vulnerable to all mental health factors compared to those in the married group. At the same time, widows were only more vulnerable to depression and cognitive function compared to women in the married group. Findings indicated that the presence of a spouse is strongly associated with higher PA levels, lower SB, and better mental health among older adults. Spouses are the primary social supports and play a major role in the health and emotional well-being of the aging population. Given the importance of the spouse, our study suggests that health educators working with older widows should prioritize several different forms of social support to benefit their physical and mental health. Full article

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The Effect of Olfactory Inhalation on KPGA Golfers’ Putting Performance, Postural Stability and Heart Rate

by Hyoyeon Ahn and Jihyun Ko

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(19), 12666; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191912666 - 3 Oct 2022

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Some athletes utilize olfactory inhalation treatments using ammonia salt and aromatic oils to attain their peak performance or for physical and psychological relaxation. However, there is still a lack of clear evidence on olfactory inhalation treatment and scent types via precise experiments, and there is no research regarding fine motor control performance in activities such as golf putting. Thus, the purpose of this study was to examine the effects of various olfactory inhalations (lavender, citrus, and ammonia) on professional golfers’ 3-meter putting performance (percentage of success), postural stability (CoP area), and heart rate (HR). In order to examine the effects of olfactory treatment on actual automated task performance, ten professional golfers were recruited for the putting task experiment. During the putting task, a biometric shirt was utilized to record the HR changes, and a force plate was used to measure changes in the CoP area. The results were as follows. First, the olfactory inhalation treatment inhibited the putting performance (no inhalation: 68.75%; lavender: 51.25%; citrus: 40.00%; ammonia: 52.50%); however, no statistically significant difference was found (p = 0.115). Second, the olfactory inhalation treatment inhibited postural stability while putting; it had a partially statistically significant lower value (address: p = 0.000; downswing: p = 0.035; total putting section: p = 0.047). Third, the olfactory inhalation treatment decreased the HR during putting; however, there was no statistically significant difference between groups (address: p = 0.838; putting: p = 0.878; total: p = 0.666). This study implies that olfactory inhalation affects putting performance, postural stability, and HR. The effect size results for the olfactory treatment in the CoP area during the putting task (address: η² = 0.524; downswing: η² = 0.349; total putting section: η² = 0.298) suggest that arousal regulation through olfactory inhalation may have negative effects on dynamic postural stability in static tasks such as golf putting, showing the direction of its useful application for athletes in sports. Full article

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