Introduction: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is seriously endangering human health worldwide. This study finds effective intervention modalities of physical activity on COVID-19 through a narrative review. Methods: In this study, 41 papers were selected for a narrative literature review after a comprehensive database search from 20 December 2019, to 30 August 2022. Results: 41 articles meet the established criteria, and in this review, we comprehensively describe recent studies on exercise and COVID-19, including the impact and recommendations of exercise on COVID-19 prevention, patients with COVID-19, and noninfected populations. Conclusions: The literature suggests that physical activity (PA) contributes to the prevention and treatment of COVID-19, can promote recovery of physical function, alleviate post-acute COVID-19 syndrome, and improve patients’ psychological well-being. It is recommended to develop appropriate exercise prescriptions for different populations under the guidance of a physician.

This study aimed to systematically review the application and research progress of flexible microfluidic wearable devices in the field of sports. The research team thoroughly investigated the use of life signal-monitoring technology for flexible wearable devices in the domain of sports. In addition, the classification of applications, the current status, and the developmental trends of similar products and equipment were evaluated. Scholars expect the provision of valuable references and guidance for related research and the development of the sports industry. The use of microfluidic detection for collecting biomarkers can mitigate the impact of sweat on movements that are common in sports and can also address the issue of discomfort after prolonged use. Flexible wearable gadgets are normally utilized to monitor athletic performance, rehabilitation, and training. Nevertheless, the research and development of such devices is limited, mostly catering to professional athletes. Devices for those who are inexperienced in sports and disabled populations are lacking. Conclusions: Upgrading microfluidic chip technology can lead to accurate and safe sports monitoring. Moreover, the development of multi-functional and multi-site devices can provide technical support to athletes during their training and competitions while also fostering technological innovation in the field of sports science.

Social change and development influence the motivational factors of people’s sports participation, exposing the need for socialization and interaction. The purpose of this study is to investigate the interaction pattern of the urban running community and the behavior pattern of runners with the help of social interaction theory, and to explore the inner connection between their community movement and social interaction. Ten senior members of marathon urban running societies were selected to conduct two rounds of in-depth interviews which were analyzed using qualitative thematic analysis to understand the sports participation experiences and social interactions of running society members. The study found that the whole interaction process of running groups is accomplished through three aspects: examination of self, adjustment with reference to others, and a sense of group belonging as the core consciousness. On the other hand, the social attributes of running groups can advance the personalization process of runners in society, which is mainly characterized by self-presentation and external constraints, self-requirement and group constraints, intergroup interaction and group identity reorganization. In addition, the unique community culture, standardized group organization and harmonious activity atmosphere will stimulate runners’ interest in running, strengthen community communication and establish stable community relations, etc., which in turn will bring about continuous interactive behaviors.

The increase in the number of elderly patients with degenerative diseases has brought additional medical and financial pressures, which are adding to the burden on society. The development of sports rehabilitation robotics (SRR) is becoming increasingly sophisticated at the technical level of its application; however, few studies have analyzed how it works and how effective it is in aiding rehabilitation, and fewer individualized exercise rehabilitation programs have been developed for elderly patients. The purpose of this study was to analyze the working methods and the effects of different types of SRR and then to suggest the feasibility of applying SRR to enhance the physical abilities of elderly patients with degenerative diseases. The researcher’s team searched 633 English-language journal articles, which had been published over the past five years, and they selected 38 of them for a narrative literature review. Our summary found the following: (1) The current types of SRR are generally classified as end-effector robots, smart walkers, intelligent robotic rollators, and exoskeleton robots—exoskeleton robots were found to be the most widely used. (2) The current working methods include assistant tools as the main intermediaries—i.e., robots assist patients to participate; patients as the main intermediaries—i.e., patients dominate the assistant tools to participate; and sensors as the intermediaries—i.e., myoelectric-driven robots promote patient participation. (3) Better recovery was perceived for elderly patients when using SRR than is generally achieved through the traditional single-movement recovery methods, especially in strength, balance, endurance, and coordination. However, there was no significant improvement in their speed or agility after using SRR.

Background: With the rapid development of the esports industry, an increasing number of esports athletes face various health issues due to occupational characteristics such as a prolonged sedentary lifestyle, high-intensity training, and multi-cycle competitions. Effectively managing and improving the health status of esports athletes has become an urgent need. As a systematic and multidisciplinary collaborative management strategy, the Integrated Health Management Model has been widely applied to various occupational groups, but its application among esports athletes has not yet been systematically reviewed. Methodology: This study adopted a narrative literature review method to collect and analyze the existing literature on the health issues and health management of esports athletes. This study aimed to identify the major health problems of esports athletes and explore the role of the Integrated Health Management Model in improving and preventing these health problems. Results: This study resulted in two main findings: (1) The main health issues faced by esports athletes include musculoskeletal disorders, visual fatigue, metabolic disorders, and psychological stress; (2) the Integrated Health Management Model, through the integration of physical activity and fitness training, psychological counseling, ergonomic optimization, vision protection, and health education, can effectively alleviate common health problems among esports athletes and promote overall health improvement. Conclusion: The Integrated Health Management Model can effectively improve the overall health level of esports athletes through the integration and synergy of multiple strategies.

Physical literacy and social responsibility are crucial educational outcomes that foster lifelong physical activity and prosocial behaviors. The Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility (TPSR) model, which is widely applied to cultivate a positive character through sports and movement-based activities, promotes physical competence, self-regulation, and prosocial behavior. However, research on its effectiveness in primary schools is limited. Therefore, this study aims to examine whether a TPSR-based physical education program increases physical literacy and social responsibility among primary school students. A pretest–posttest quasi-experimental design was used. A total of 130 students (65 males, 65 females; mean age = 10.9 ± 0.729) participated and were allocated into an experimental (n = 65) or a control (n = 65) group. The experimental group participated in a TPSR-based physical education program, whereas the control group followed the school’s usual physical education program. The intervention spanned 12 weeks (2 sessions per week). Pre- and post-intervention measures were conducted using the Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy (CAPL-2) and the Personal and Personal and Social Responsibility Scale for Physical Education (RSRSPE). A total of 130 students (mean age = 10.9 ± 0.73; 65 in each group) completed the intervention. Significant Group × Time interactions were observed in the domain of physical literacy, including Physical Literacy Total Score (F = 10.298, p = 0.002, ηp² = 0.074), Physical Competence (F = 7.186, p = 0.008, ηp² = 0.053), and Daily Behavior (F = 9.577, p = 0.002, ηp² = 0.070), indicating notable improvements in students’ physical literacy. However, no statistically significant changes were found in the Knowledge and Understanding or Motivation and Confidence dimensions (p > 0.05). In terms of social responsibility, the intervention group exhibited significant improvements in Total Score for Social Responsibility (F = 8.706, p = 0.004, ηp² = 0.064), as well as in Caring (F = 6.918, p = 0.010, ηp² = 0.051), Leadership (F = 5.282, p = 0.023, ηp² = 0.040), Self-direction (F = 9.889, p = 0.002, ηp² = 0.072), and Value (F = 11.699, p < 0.001, ηp² = 0.084). No significant changes were observed in Effort, Goal, Responsibility, or Respect (p > 0.05). This study highlights the TPSR model as an effective teaching approach with significant impact and great potential for enhancing primary school students’ physical literacy and social responsibility. Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, ChiCTR2400092289.