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To abate the spread of the COVID-19 virus, different restriction measures were imperative, limiting the possibility to be engaged in physical activity. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of COVID-19 lockdown on physical activity (PA) levels expressed as energy expenditure (MET-min/week) and sedentary behaviour in Kosovo. The possible association between PA levels and other factors was analyzed. 1633 participants (age range: 13 to 63 years; mean: 24.70 ± 9.33 years; body height: 172 ± 10.57 cm; body mass: 69.10 ± 13.80 kg; BMI: 23.09 ± 3.63 kg/m2) participated in the study, categorized by age, gender, BMI, and living area. An online survey, including an adapted version of the IPAQ-SF, was administered once during lockdown to assess PA levels and sedentary behaviour both before and during COVID-19 lockdown. The Wilcoxon signed-rank, Mann–Whitney U and Kruskal–Wallis rank of sum tests were used for statistical analysis. COVID-19 restrictions had a negative impact on the types of and overall PA levels MET-min/week (p < 0.001). Sedentary behaviour significantly increased during COVID-19 restrictions (p < 0.001). Higher decreases in MET-min/week during lockdown were observed among males, young and young adults, overweight, and urban-living participants. Finally, COVID-19 restrictions decreased the PA levels and MET-min/week, and increased sedentary behaviour also in a relatively young cohort. Such differences were dependent on several factors.
Masar Gjaka; Kaltrina Feka; Antonino Bianco; Faton Tishukaj; Valerio Giustino; Anna Parroco; Antonio Palma; Giuseppe Battaglia. The Effect of COVID-19 Lockdown Measures on Physical Activity Levels and Sedentary Behaviour in a Relatively Young Population Living in Kosovo. Journal of Clinical Medicine 2021, 10, 763 .
AMA StyleMasar Gjaka, Kaltrina Feka, Antonino Bianco, Faton Tishukaj, Valerio Giustino, Anna Parroco, Antonio Palma, Giuseppe Battaglia. The Effect of COVID-19 Lockdown Measures on Physical Activity Levels and Sedentary Behaviour in a Relatively Young Population Living in Kosovo. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2021; 10 (4):763.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMasar Gjaka; Kaltrina Feka; Antonino Bianco; Faton Tishukaj; Valerio Giustino; Anna Parroco; Antonio Palma; Giuseppe Battaglia. 2021. "The Effect of COVID-19 Lockdown Measures on Physical Activity Levels and Sedentary Behaviour in a Relatively Young Population Living in Kosovo." Journal of Clinical Medicine 10, no. 4: 763.
High levels of physical fitness (PF) can positively affect both health and cognitive function, thus monitoring its levels in youth can help increase health and quality of life in adult populations later on. This systematic review aims to identify PF field-based tests used in young European populations practicing sport to find tools that are adequate for the considered target involving a new battery within the Enriched Sport Activities (ESA) project. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement was followed. In the 83 identified articles, the main tests used were: vertical/horizontal jumps (for muscular strength/power); push-ups, running at maximum effort, sit-ups (for muscular strength/endurance); multistage non-intermittent and intermittent tests (for aerobic endurance); sit and reach (for flexibility); sprinting and agility T-tests (for speed and agility, respectively); 10 × 5 m shuttle run (SR) (for both speed and agility). Few studies assessed coordination, reaction time, power, and balance. Although the selected tests are widely used and validated, they do not determine all PF aspects and do not reflect sport-specific features. A final decision was made for the inclusion of the following tests: standing broad jump, seated medicine ball throw, 20 m SR test, 30 m sprint, Illinois test, and a new test, i.e., the crunning test, to assess different skill-related components at once. The use of this combination of tests allows for the assessment of all PF components and can help planning effective training programs and cultivate sporting talent.
Garden Tabacchi; Guillermo F. Lopez Sanchez; Fatma Nese Sahin; Meltem Kizilyalli; Rosario Genchi; Michele Basile; Musa Kirkar; Carlos Silva; Nuno Loureiro; Eduardo Teixeira; Yolanda Demetriou; David Joseph Sturm; Simona Pajaujene; Ilona J. Zuoziene; Manuel Gómez-López; Ante Rada; Jelena Pausic; Nemanja Lakicevic; Luca Petrigna; Kaltrina Feka; Ana Ribeiro; Marianna Alesi; Antonino Bianco. Field-Based Tests for the Assessment of Physical Fitness in Children and Adolescents Practicing Sport: A Systematic Review within the ESA Program. Sustainability 2019, 11, 7187 .
AMA StyleGarden Tabacchi, Guillermo F. Lopez Sanchez, Fatma Nese Sahin, Meltem Kizilyalli, Rosario Genchi, Michele Basile, Musa Kirkar, Carlos Silva, Nuno Loureiro, Eduardo Teixeira, Yolanda Demetriou, David Joseph Sturm, Simona Pajaujene, Ilona J. Zuoziene, Manuel Gómez-López, Ante Rada, Jelena Pausic, Nemanja Lakicevic, Luca Petrigna, Kaltrina Feka, Ana Ribeiro, Marianna Alesi, Antonino Bianco. Field-Based Tests for the Assessment of Physical Fitness in Children and Adolescents Practicing Sport: A Systematic Review within the ESA Program. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (24):7187.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGarden Tabacchi; Guillermo F. Lopez Sanchez; Fatma Nese Sahin; Meltem Kizilyalli; Rosario Genchi; Michele Basile; Musa Kirkar; Carlos Silva; Nuno Loureiro; Eduardo Teixeira; Yolanda Demetriou; David Joseph Sturm; Simona Pajaujene; Ilona J. Zuoziene; Manuel Gómez-López; Ante Rada; Jelena Pausic; Nemanja Lakicevic; Luca Petrigna; Kaltrina Feka; Ana Ribeiro; Marianna Alesi; Antonino Bianco. 2019. "Field-Based Tests for the Assessment of Physical Fitness in Children and Adolescents Practicing Sport: A Systematic Review within the ESA Program." Sustainability 11, no. 24: 7187.
We are glad to introduce the seventeenth Journal Club. This edition is focused on several relevant studies published in the last years in the field of Overtraining and Exercise Addiction, chosen by our Editorial Board members and their colleagues. We hope to stimulate your curiosity in this field and to share with you the passion for the sport seen also from the scientific point of view. The Editorial Board members wish you an inspiring lecture.
Antonino Bianco; Silvia Ravalli; Grazia Maugeri; Velia D’Agata; Michele Vecchio; Agata Grazia D’Amico; Vito Pavone; Ludovico Lucenti; Alessandra Amato; Ambra Gentile; Valerio Giustino; Kaltrina Feka; Ewan Thomas; Giuseppe Musumeci. The “Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology” Journal Club Series: Highlights on Recent Papers in Overtraining and Exercise Addiction. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 2019, 4, 68 .
AMA StyleAntonino Bianco, Silvia Ravalli, Grazia Maugeri, Velia D’Agata, Michele Vecchio, Agata Grazia D’Amico, Vito Pavone, Ludovico Lucenti, Alessandra Amato, Ambra Gentile, Valerio Giustino, Kaltrina Feka, Ewan Thomas, Giuseppe Musumeci. The “Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology” Journal Club Series: Highlights on Recent Papers in Overtraining and Exercise Addiction. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 2019; 4 (4):68.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAntonino Bianco; Silvia Ravalli; Grazia Maugeri; Velia D’Agata; Michele Vecchio; Agata Grazia D’Amico; Vito Pavone; Ludovico Lucenti; Alessandra Amato; Ambra Gentile; Valerio Giustino; Kaltrina Feka; Ewan Thomas; Giuseppe Musumeci. 2019. "The “Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology” Journal Club Series: Highlights on Recent Papers in Overtraining and Exercise Addiction." Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 4, no. 4: 68.
Inactivity is a major issue that causes physical and psychological health problems, especially in people with intellectual disability (ID). This review discusses the beneficial effects of sport intervention programs (SIPs) in people with ID, and aims to provide an overview of the scientific literature in order to identify the main factors influencing the participation of people with ID in SIPs. Twelve papers were analyzed and compared. The results show a large variety in examined SIPs, concerning participants’ age and disability, intervention characteristics and context, as well as measures and findings. The main factors essential for people with ID partaking in SIPs appeared to be suitable places for the SIP development, adequate implementation of physical activity (PA) programs in school and extra-school contexts, education, and the training of teachers and instructors. The literature review highlights the relevance of using SIPs in order to improve physical and psychological health, as well as increase social inclusion in populations with ID. SIPs should be included in multifactor intervention programs. Nevertheless, the need is recognized for stakeholders to adopt specific practice and policy in promoting social inclusion in order to organize intervention strategies which are able to provide quality experiences in sport and physical activity for people with ID.
Lidia Scifo; Carla Chicau Borrego; Diogo Monteiro; Doris Matosic; Kaltrina Feka; Antonino Bianco; Marianna Alesi. Sport Intervention Programs (SIPs) to Improve Health and Social Inclusion in People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 2019, 4, 57 .
AMA StyleLidia Scifo, Carla Chicau Borrego, Diogo Monteiro, Doris Matosic, Kaltrina Feka, Antonino Bianco, Marianna Alesi. Sport Intervention Programs (SIPs) to Improve Health and Social Inclusion in People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 2019; 4 (3):57.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLidia Scifo; Carla Chicau Borrego; Diogo Monteiro; Doris Matosic; Kaltrina Feka; Antonino Bianco; Marianna Alesi. 2019. "Sport Intervention Programs (SIPs) to Improve Health and Social Inclusion in People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review." Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 4, no. 3: 57.
Kaltrina Feka; Francesco Pomara; Giuseppe Russo; Maria Cusmà Piccione; Marco Petrucci; Valerio Giustino; Giuseppe Messina; Angelo Iovane; Antonio Palma; Antonino Bianco. How do sports affect static baropodometry? An observational study among women living in southern Italy. Human Movement 2019, 20, 9 -16.
AMA StyleKaltrina Feka, Francesco Pomara, Giuseppe Russo, Maria Cusmà Piccione, Marco Petrucci, Valerio Giustino, Giuseppe Messina, Angelo Iovane, Antonio Palma, Antonino Bianco. How do sports affect static baropodometry? An observational study among women living in southern Italy. Human Movement. 2019; 20 (1):9-16.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKaltrina Feka; Francesco Pomara; Giuseppe Russo; Maria Cusmà Piccione; Marco Petrucci; Valerio Giustino; Giuseppe Messina; Angelo Iovane; Antonio Palma; Antonino Bianco. 2019. "How do sports affect static baropodometry? An observational study among women living in southern Italy." Human Movement 20, no. 1: 9-16.