Background：Research has been conducted linking sports participation and health in childhood and adolescence;however,little is known about the contribution of sport to women＇s health.The purpose of this study was to ...Background：Research has been conducted linking sports participation and health in childhood and adolescence;however,little is known about the contribution of sport to women＇s health.The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between sport and women＇s health in the USA by analyzing data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System（BRFSS）.Methods：This study was a secondary data analysis of the 2013 national BRFSS survey.Unlike the BRFSS core component from previous years,in2013,participants were questioned extensively about their physical activity behaviors.Seventy-six different activities were identifie by the participants.Two researchers categorized the 76 activities as sport,conditioning exercise,recreation,or household tasks based on previously identifie categories.Logistic regression was utilized to calculate odds ratios and adjusted odds ratios for chronic diseases based on physical activity category.Results：Women who participated in sport had better health outcomes with significant y lower odds for all chronic diseases except asthma and better general health than women who participated in conditioning exercise,household tasks,or recreation,and many of the significan differences remained after controlling for demographic characteristics.Conclusion：Sport participation was associated with more positive health outcomes among women in the USA compared with the other categories.As a means to improve health of women,the USA could focus on efforts to increase sport participation among women.展开更多
Dear editor,In their comment,Krewer et al.1argue that before selecting a specific method for assessing proprioception,it is essential to consider which component of proprioception is to be assessed.They also note that...Dear editor,In their comment,Krewer et al.1argue that before selecting a specific method for assessing proprioception,it is essential to consider which component of proprioception is to be assessed.They also note that there is no single method for assessing all aspects of the various proprioceptive senses,展开更多
近年来,学术不端事件在全球范围呈蔓延之势,在中国也屡有发生。英文学术期刊如何防范、控制学术不端?文章根据《Journal of Sport and Health Science》(《JSHS》)工作实践,介绍《JSHS》在学习国际出版伦理规范、制定日常工作指南、有...近年来,学术不端事件在全球范围呈蔓延之势,在中国也屡有发生。英文学术期刊如何防范、控制学术不端?文章根据《Journal of Sport and Health Science》(《JSHS》)工作实践,介绍《JSHS》在学习国际出版伦理规范、制定日常工作指南、有效利用识别检测工具、整理归类各种文档、持续提升编辑专业素养等方面的举措。展开更多
文摘Background：Research has been conducted linking sports participation and health in childhood and adolescence;however,little is known about the contribution of sport to women＇s health.The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between sport and women＇s health in the USA by analyzing data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System（BRFSS）.Methods：This study was a secondary data analysis of the 2013 national BRFSS survey.Unlike the BRFSS core component from previous years,in2013,participants were questioned extensively about their physical activity behaviors.Seventy-six different activities were identifie by the participants.Two researchers categorized the 76 activities as sport,conditioning exercise,recreation,or household tasks based on previously identifie categories.Logistic regression was utilized to calculate odds ratios and adjusted odds ratios for chronic diseases based on physical activity category.Results：Women who participated in sport had better health outcomes with significant y lower odds for all chronic diseases except asthma and better general health than women who participated in conditioning exercise,household tasks,or recreation,and many of the significan differences remained after controlling for demographic characteristics.Conclusion：Sport participation was associated with more positive health outcomes among women in the USA compared with the other categories.As a means to improve health of women,the USA could focus on efforts to increase sport participation among women.
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文摘Dear editor,In their comment,Krewer et al.1argue that before selecting a specific method for assessing proprioception,it is essential to consider which component of proprioception is to be assessed.They also note that there is no single method for assessing all aspects of the various proprioceptive senses,
文摘近年来,学术不端事件在全球范围呈蔓延之势,在中国也屡有发生。英文学术期刊如何防范、控制学术不端?文章根据《Journal of Sport and Health Science》(《JSHS》)工作实践,介绍《JSHS》在学习国际出版伦理规范、制定日常工作指南、有效利用识别检测工具、整理归类各种文档、持续提升编辑专业素养等方面的举措。
