A5056312666- Physical Activity and Health
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Nutrition and Health Studies
- Physical Education and Training Studies
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Sport and Mega-Event Impacts
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Social Issues in Poland
- Education and Cultural Studies
- Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management
- Adventure Sports and Sensation Seeking
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Sports Performance and Training
- Public health and occupational medicine
- Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism
- Human Health and Disease
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Martial Arts: Techniques, Psychology, and Education
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Management and Organizational Practices
SGH Warsaw School of Economics
2016-2025
Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw
2017
Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Ciechanowie
2007-2015
Instytut Sportu
2012
The problem of an inadequate level physical activity (PA) is important in the context its relationship with quality life (QoL) pregnant women. aim this study was to analyze relationships between PA and QoL among women.The analyzed 346 questionnaires filled by women (157 second trimester 189 third). tool used for assessment Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire-Polish version (PPAQ-PL). assessed World Health Organization Quality Life Questionnaire-short form (WHOQoL-Bref). results...
Physical activity (PA) surveillance, policy, and research efforts need to be periodically appraised gain insight into national global capacities for PA promotion. The aim of this paper was assess the status trends in 164 countries.
Study aim: To assess the suitability of short 7-day IPAQ (self-completed) adapted to Polish population. Material and methods: Two surveys were conducted in 2005 on 296 random subjects (aged 20 – 60 years) from Warsaw Mazowiecki region. From these, 54 men 79 women requested fill questionnaires, 70 93 women, interviewed by an experienced interviewer using same questionnaire. version IPAQ, approved study group was used. Results: A high level physical activity (at least 1500 Met·min/wk total)...
This study aimed to examine potential changes in the anthropometric and motor characteristics of volleyball players aged 17.98 ± 0.51 years after participation a week-long sports camp. Potential were determined by bioelectrical impedance, players' assessed reaction time test, grip strength 5 × 20 s interval test on rowing ergometer, vertical, approach standing long jump tests. A decrease was observed body fat mass (difference (Δ) 1.0 kg, p = 0.015), percent (Δ 1.16%, 0.008), waist-to-hip...
Aim: The assessment of quality life (QoL) among elderly people is great importance when preparing health care programmes for this social group. Many researchers indicate that poor less frequently observed in senior citizens who display levels physical activity (PA) prescribed by WHO. aim the study was to investigate relationship between level PA students University Third Age (U3A) and their self-assessment concerning QoL. Methods: research sample consisted 131 from three U3A West Pomeranian...
We make use of a nation-wide survey Bicycle in everyday commuting (n = 1159 + 300) to identify the motivations and barriers by bicycle Poland. Only 10.9% adult Poles commute this way, 7.6% do so frequently. is also rarely considered dominant mode transport. In many cases, it choice worse-off individuals (poorly educated, less wealthy, rural areas dwellers etc.). Based on factor cluster analysis declared motivations, we identified 4 segments commuters: conscious, forced, pro-health, lifestyle...
The aim of this study was to analyze the levels stress, depression, and anxiety among Polish secondary school teachers their association with selected psychosocial, sociodemographic, lifestyle factors. A cross-sectional conducted 116 in 2019, using International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21), author questionnaire including psychosocial factors specific respondents' work environment. prevalence moderately extremely severe...
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Background Many individuals who use the sauna at a temperature of 120°C higher are not aware negative consequences extreme thermal stress. Despite extensive research into use, impact stress on physiological and psychological characteristics users have been examined to date. Aim The aim was determine effect 20 min sessions with 80°C women sporadically visit sauna. Methods study conducted 22 full-time female university students. Physical activity (PA) levels were evaluated Polish short version...
Inactivity or insufficient physical activity is risk factor for metabolic cardiovascular diseases. In most of cases the nature work office employees does not require high efforts and consists mostly sitting but reports on leisure workers are still lacking. Thus, aim study was to assess civil local administration bank officials. 293 randomly selected took part in study. They were recruited from (n=97) (n=119) authorities banks (n=77) subjected interviews with use IPAQ questionnaire (short...
Background: The article is devoted to an analysis of leisure-time (amateur) table tennis in Poland, its practitioners and the regularities their activity. Methods: study examined 12,406 persons 4689 households (representative for population). We used binary logistic regression descriptive statistics order identify patterns determinants table-tennis practice Poland. Results: Table practised by 2.8% population, 6.6% physically active Poles. Among adults it predominantly occasional recreational...
Insufficient physical activity (PA) has become an increasing risk factor of noncommunicable diseases and important cause deaths all over the world. The goal this paper is to provide in-depth description insufficient PA in Poland as well examination some its correlates.We take advantage statistical econometric (logistic regression) analysis on basis a representative survey. Out 3056 respondents, we analyze 1260 low-PA ones.The household size more significant than life phase, only several...
Objective, the aim is an analysis of sociodemographic factors that had essential relation with undertaking leisure-time physical activity—LTPA (with particular emphasis on World Health Organization (WHO) health recommendations) by adult Poles from a time-trend perspective. Methods, paper based data retrieved five large-scale surveys carried out representative samples aged 15–69 in 2014–2018 (n = 7347). In each wave, Polish long version International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used....
The purpose of the study was to assess factors determining physical activity in persons at age 60-69 years an urban area. included 262 working residents Warsaw initial period old age. utilized a questionnaire consisting two parts. first part concerned recreational and touristic activities previous year. second is Polish version IPAQ, assessing respondents' level throughout past week. Based on IPAQ results, respondents were divided into physically active inactive ones. group people meeting...
The aim of the paper was to investigate leisure time physical activity (LTPA) among Polish employed and unemployed women in light meeting World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations analysed its relationship with employment status. concept personal responsibility for a healthy lifestyle plays modern times crucial role here is an integral part prevention process (including necessity LTPA).A sample (n = 527) surveyed by long form International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-LF),...
The research aims to assess the level of physical activity among administrative, technical, and manual workers employed in Warszawa public institutions analyze factors that increase risk failing meet World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations.The study comprised 373 employees randomly selected institutions. A short version International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was applied. correlation between mean values duration, days, MET-min/week efforts, gender, type work analyzed...
Purpose: This paper concerns participation of Poles aged 15+ years in leisure time and transport-related physical activity (PA) with a special focus on the life stages. The purpose was to analyze types exercises, current future behavior concerning PA, availability sport recreation facilities, factors having strongest relation undertaking PA at sufficient level according pro-health recommendations World Health Organization (WHO). Patients methods: A survey carried out representative sample...
The aim of our study was a quasi-experimental estimation the relationship between sports activity and social capital, an assessment made at individual level impact on health, beliefs situation Polish adults. Matching method Social Diagnosis data were used. dataset enables not only analysis self-reported but also capital. panel structure applied allow for stratifying sample using past characteristics, including activity, as well assessing outcomes after treatment—engaging in activity—takes...
Abstract Hitherto empirical research provides insight on particular dimensions or aspects thereof, but analyses that include diverse determinants of the physical activity are scarcer. The aim was to examine profile adults who engage in sport activity, using a multi-layer, socio-ecological approach. Combined database: Social Diagnosis 2015, Statistics Poland 2014, and Orliki 2012 applied. resulting sample consists 8,361 adult respondents aged 25–70 years. Sport clubs’ membership were measured...
The aim of this paper was to analyze selected sociodemographic and economic factors that determine practicing martial arts (MA) in Poland. Our hypothesis states MA constitute a niche sport, which is result conditions shaping the decision undertake them: perception through lens media/entertainment business (rather than primary values), insufficient space for practicing, as well high costs.The study based on survey conducted representative sample Poles (n = 12,183). Results 470 participants...
Background. The aim of this study was to assess how retirement affects the short-term (up 2 years after retirement) and medium-term (2-4 years) sport/exercise activity (S/EA) Poles. To gain a broader context for interpretation, effect on self-rated health status, attitudes, social activity, sexual life analysed. Methods. A quasiexperiment utilizing data from longitudinal Social Diagnosis radius-matching method conducted. Retiring men women were matched with similar, nonretiring ones make...
Abstract The ongoing study of factors that hinder physical activity (PA) supports the adaptation intervention strategies to changing conditions and creation a more conducive environment for active lifestyles. aim was analyze barriers Polish participation in sports recreational activities (SRA) before after pandemic. Face-to-face interviews were conducted twice with representative sample Poles (in 2016 N=12183 household members, 2021 N=8351). Descriptive statistical analysis using frequency...
Social capital (SC) affects quality of life, sport behaviours and health in individual community context. The aim was to analyse how sports activity (SA) contributes SC accumulation a post-transformation country. A combination four longitudinal, nationwide datasets used. Instrumental variable method applied. Results show that 19+ Poles, on regional level, SA improves SC. This suggest clubs at least some types infrastructure can constitute valid tool for social policies aiming improving...