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Elevers upplevelser kring stress på nationella idrottsgymnasium : En kvalitativ intervjustudie med nuvarande och tidigare elever på nationella idrottsgymnasium
No full textSyftet med studien är att undersöka elevers upplevelser och erfarenheter kring stress på nationella idrottsgymnasium (NIU). Följande frågeställningar är till grund för undersökningen: (1) Hur upplever elever på idrottsgymnasium stress? (2) Vilken typ av stress upplever elever på idrottsgymnasium? (3) Hur påverkas elever på idrottsgymnasium av stress? (4) Vilka strategier använder elever på idrottsgymnasium för att hantera sin stress? Studien använder sig av en kvalitativ metod med en deduktiv ansats, och analysen genomfördes med hjälp av Arnold och Fletchers klassificeringar av organisatoriska stressorer för sportutövare. Semistrukturerade intervjuer genomfördes med nuvarande och nyligen examinerade gymnasieelever på nationella idrottsgymnasium. Resultatet visade på att en positiv tränar-spelar-relation är avgörande för att minska stressen hos elever på idrottsgymnasium. Elever som har en bra relation med sin NIU-tränare upplever lägrestressnivåer. Stress relaterad till prestation både i skolan och inom idrotten är vanligt förekommande. Dessutom upplever elever stress på grund av suboptimala scheman och logistik på skolan, med brist på tid mellan NIU-lektioner och övriga ämnen. Sammanfattningsvis visar studien att vissa elever på idrottsgymnasium upplever stress i form av psykisk ohälsa, somatisk stress och kognitiv stress. En låg tillit till tränare och skolpersonal för att prata om stressrelaterade ämnen kan leda till stress och stigma bland eleverna. Brist påtid för skolarbeten och övergångar mellan lektioner förstärker stressen. Stressen kan också påverka eleverna genom att utmana deras resurser och påverka kroppen utan fysiologiska orsaker. Vissa elever använder planering som en stresshanteringsstrategi, medan andra önskar att skolan inkluderar stresshantering och planering i utbildningen.The purpose of the study is to examine students' experiences and perceptions of stress atnational sports high schools. The following research questions form the basis of the investigation: (1) How do students at sports high schools experience stress? (2) What type of stress do students at sports high schools experience? (3) How are students at sports high schools affected by stress? (4) What strategies do students at sports high schools use to manage their stress? The study employs a qualitative approach with a deductive perspective, and the analysis was conducted using Arnold and Fletchers classification of organizational stressors for athletes. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with current and recently graduated high school students at national sports high schools. Results indicate that a positive coach-player relationship is crucial for reducing stress among students at sportshigh schools. Students who have a good relationship with their NIU coach experience lower stress levels. Stress related to performance both in school and in sports is common. Additionally, students experience stress due to suboptimal schedules and logistics at school, with a lack of time between NIU classes and other subjects. In summary, the study reveals that some students at sports high schools experience stress in the form of mental health issues, somatic stress, and cognitive stress. Low trust in coaches and school staff to discuss stress-related topics can lead to stigma and increased stress amongstudents. Time constraints for schoolwork and transitions between lessons exacerbate stress. Stress can also affect students by challenging their resources and impacting the body without physiological causes. Some students use planning as a stress management strategy, while others wish for the school to incorporate stress management and planning into the curriculum.Ämneslärarprogrammet, Specialidrott</p
Association between change in cardiorespiratory fitness and prostate cancer incidence and mortality in 57 652 Swedish men.
No full textOBJECTIVES: To examine the associations between changes in cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in adulthood and prostate cancer incidence and mortality. METHODS: In this prospective study, men who completed an occupational health profile assessment including at least two valid submaximal CRF tests, performed on a cycle ergometer, were included in the study. Data on prostate cancer incidence and mortality were derived from national registers. HRs and CIs were calculated using Cox proportional hazard regression with inverse probability treatment weights of time-varying covariates. RESULTS: During a mean follow-up time of 6.7 years (SD 4.9), 592 (1%) of the 57 652 men were diagnosed with prostate cancer, and 46 (0.08%) died with prostate cancer as the primary cause of death. An increase in absolute CRF (as % of L/min) was associated with a reduced risk of prostate cancer incidence (HR 0.98, 95% CI 0.96 to 0.99) but not mortality, in the fully adjusted model. When participants were grouped as having increased (+3%), stable (±3%) or decreased (-3%) CRF, those with increased fitness also had a reduced risk of prostate cancer incidence compared with those with decreased fitness (HR 0.65, 95% CI 0.49 to 0.86), in the fully adjusted model. CONCLUSION: In this study of employed Swedish men, change in CRF was inversely associated with risk of prostate cancer incidence, but not mortality. Change in CRF appears to be important for reducing the risk of prostate cancer.HPI-gruppe
Effects of different recovery periods following a very intense interval training session on strength and explosive performance during a power training session in elite female ice hockey players
No full textThis study investigates how different recovery periods after high-intensity interval training (HIIT) affects strength and explosive performance during a power training (PT) session. Fifteen female elite ice hockey players (22.5 ± 5.2 years) performed PT, including 6 sets of 2 repetitions (reps) of isometric leg press (ILP) and 6 sets of 3 reps of countermovement jump (CMJ), following a rested state and 10 minutes, 6 hours, or 24 hours after HIIT (3 sets of 8 × 20 seconds at 115% of power output at maximal oxygen consumption on a cycle ergometer). Peak force (PF) and peak rate of force development (pRFD) were measured during the ILP. Peak jump height (PJH), concentric phase duration (ConDur), eccentric phase duration, total duration, peak power (PP), velocity at peak power (V@PP), and force at peak power were measured during CMJ. The following variables were significantly reduced when only a 10-minute recovery period was allowed between HIIT and PT: PF was reduced by 7% (p < 0.001), pRFD by 17% (p < 0.001), PJH by 4% (p < 0.001), ConDur by 4% (p = 0.018), PP by 2% (p = 0.016), and V@PP by 2% (p = 0.007). None of the measured variables were reduced when PT was performed 6 and 24 hours after HIIT. We conclude that strength and explosive performance of elite female ice hockey players is reduced 10 minutes after HIIT but not negatively affected if a rest period of at least 6 hours is provided between HIIT and PT.At the time of Henrik Petré's dissertation this was an accepted manuscript, awaiting publication in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.</p
When physical activity becomes challenging - : A Quantitative Study on anxiety in Physical Education
No full textSyfte och frågeställning Syftet med denna uppsats är att undersöka upplevelser av ångest i skolämnet idrott och hälsa med hjälp av FLCAS- skalan. Genom att öka vår insikt i upplevelser av ångest i skolan och idrotten, hoppas vi kunna bidra till insikter som kan vara till nytta för att förebygga och hantera ångest hos elever i skolsammanhang. 1. I vilken grad upplever eleverna ångest enligt FLCAS-skalan? 2. Vilka faktorer skapar oro eller bekymmer för eleverna? 3. Vilka strategier använder elever för att hantera ångest i idrottssammanhang? Metod Denna studie använde sig av en kvantitativ metod med en enkät som undersökningsform. Enkäten besvarades av elever i årskurs 9 från tre olika skolor i Stockholm, Västerås och Södertälje. Totalt medverkade 174 elever varav 97 flickor och 77 pojkar. Enkäten omfattade två delar, den första innehöll 33 slutna frågor, och den andra innehöll 6 öppna frågor. Data från enkäten analyserades och bearbetades med hjälp av Google kalkylark och webb hemsidan survio. Resultat Sammanfattningsvis visade studien att en betydande andel av deltagarna upplevde olika ångestnivåer. En minoritetsgrupp på 18 procent rapporterade låg ångest, medan 59 procent upplevde ångest i specifika idrottsituationer, klassificerade som medel ångest. Slutligen uppgav 23 procent av deltagarna en kontinuerlig ångestnivå under idrottsaktiviteter, vilket kategoriseras som hög ångest. En framstående faktor som skapade oro var att visa något för hela klassen, eleverna tillämpade strategier som att samtala med någon eller helt avstå från lektionen för att hantera dessa känslor. Slutsatser Elever, särskilt flickor, rapporterar i hög grad upplevelser av ångest inom idrottsundervisningen. Studien understryker behovet av en mer stödjande och inkluderande lärandemiljö inom idrottsundervisningen för att minska ångest och främja en positiv inställning till fysisk aktivitet, vilket kan ha betydelse både för individuell och samhällelig hälsa.Purpose and Research Questions The purpose of this essay is to examine experiences of anxiety in the subject of physicaleducation using the FLCAS scale. By gaining insight into anxiety experiences in both schooland sports, we aim to contribute valuable insights for preventing and managing anxiety instudents within an educational context. 1. To what extent do students experience anxiety according to the FLCAS scale? 2. What factors cause worry or concern for the students? 3. What strategies do students employ to manage anxiety in sports settings? Method This study employed a quantitative method using a survey as the research tool. The surveywas completed by 9th-grade students from three different schools in Stockholm, Västerås, and Södertälje. A total of 174 students participated, including 97 girls and 77 boys. The survey consisted of two parts: the first contained 33 closed questions, and the second included 6 open-ended questions. Data from the survey were analyzed and processed using Google Sheets and the survey website Survio. Results In summary, the study revealed that a significant proportion of participants experiencedvarying levels of anxiety. A minority group of 18 percent reported low anxiety, while 59percent experienced anxiety in specific sports situations, classified as moderate anxiety.Finally, 23 percent of participants reported a consistent anxiety level during sports activities,categorized as high anxiety. A prominent factor causing concern was presenting something tothe entire class. Students employed strategies such as talking to someone or completelyavoiding the lesson to manage these feelings. Conclusions Students, especially girls, frequently report experiences of anxiety in physical education. The study emphasizes the need for a more supportive and inclusive learning environment in physical education to reduce anxiety and promote a positive attitude toward physical activity, which can have implications for both individual and societal health
The role of schools in crime prevention and inclusion through sports activities : A qualitative study on how the school uses sport in crime prevention work
No full textAim The purpose of the study is to understand how former students from socio-economically weak areas have experienced the schools' measures in crime prevention and the inclusion of club sports. The questions that the study intends to answer are: 1. What do former students from schools in socio-economically weak areas think about the schools' crime prevention work? 2. How have they experienced the schools' work with crime prevention and the inclusion of club sports during their time at school? Method The study uses a purposive sample to investigate how former students from socio-economically weak areas experienced the schools' crime prevention and the inclusion of club sports. Five respondents participated in semi-structured interviews, where the researcher used predetermined themes. The goal is to provide guidance to teachers to improve inclusion and participation of students. The essay has been based on a phenomenological analysis of the collected empirical evidence, where the respondents' experiences and experiences have been in focus. Results The results from this study show that former students from schools in weaker socio-economic areas feel that the school's crime prevention work has a great impact on the career choices made in the future and that the integration of club sports in young people's lives has a positive impact on their life choices. In addition, the respondents' answers show that the school system can take more responsibility in helping to reduce the gaps that exist in society. The respondents believe the school's holistic and systematic crime prevention efforts create a safe, supportive environment for student success, reducing crime risk. Conclusions The respondents emphasize that the school plays a crucial role in reducing societal gaps and promoting social inclusion. They believe that this can be achieved by offering a diverse range of sporting activities to suit different interests and abilities. It is important to ensure that the offer appeals to all students, regardless of their sporting background or physical abilities. In addition, respondents emphasize that schools should encourage students to set goals for increased participation, especially among students from different backgrounds and socio-economic conditions. They believe that through these measures the school can play a positive role in promoting social cohesion and reducing the gaps in society.Syfte och frågeställningar Studiens syfte är att förstå hur tidigare elever från socioekonomiskt svaga områden har upplevt skolornas åtgärder inom brottsprevention och inkludering av föreningsidrott. Frågeställningarna som studien avser att besvara är: 1. Vad anser tidigare elever från skolor i socioekonomiskt svaga områden om skolornas arbete med brottsprevention? 2. Hur har de upplevt skolornas arbete med brottsprevention och inkludering av föreningsidrott under sin skoltid? Metod Studien använder ett målstyrt urval för att undersöka hur tidigare elever från socioekonomiskt svaga områden upplevde skolornas brottsprevention och inkludering av föreningsidrott. Fem respondenter deltog i semistrukturerade intervjuer, där forskaren använde förbestämda teman. Målet är att ge vägledning till lärare för att förbättra inkludering och deltagande av eleverna. Uppsatsen har utgått från en fenomenologisk analys av den insamlade empirin där respondenternas upplevelser och erfarenheter har legat i fokus. Resultat Resultatet visar att tidigare elever från skolor i svagare socioekonomiska områden anser att skolans brottspreventiva arbete påverkar deras framtida karriärval. Integrering av föreningsidrott i ungas liv har positiv inverkan på deras livsval enligt respondenterna. De anser att skolväsendet kan ta större ansvar för att minska samhällsklyftor. Respondenterna betonar att skolan, genom att genomföra holistiskt och systematiskt brottsförebyggande arbete, kan skapa en trygg och stödjande miljö där eleverna kan trivas samtidigt som risken för brottslighet minskar. Slutsats Respondenterna betonar att skolan spelar en avgörande roll för att minska samhällsklyftor och främja social inkludering. De menar att detta kan uppnås genom att erbjuda ett mångsidigt utbud av idrottsaktiviteter som passar olika intressen och förmågor. Det är viktigt att säkerställa att utbudet tilltalar alla elever, oavsett deras idrottsliga bakgrund eller fysiska förmågor. Dessutom framhåller respondenterna att skolan bör uppmuntra eleverna att sätta upp mål för ökad delaktighet, särskilt bland elever från olika bakgrunder och socioekonomiska förhållanden. De tror att genom dessa åtgärder kan skolan spela en positiv roll i att främja social sammanhållning och minska klyftorna i samhället
Sociala medier, vän eller fiende? : En kvantitativ enkätstudie om sambandet mellan sociala medier, subjektivt psykiskt mående, kroppsuppfattning och fysisk aktivitet.
No full textSyftet och frågeställning. Syftet var att undersöka sambandet mellan användning av sociala medier, psykiskt välbefinnande, kroppsideal, kroppsuppfattning och fysisk aktivitet hos unga vuxna. Följande frågor ställdes: 1) Finns det ett samband mellan användning av sociala medier och det subjektiva psykiska måendet hos kvinnor och män mellan 18-30 år? Finns det skillnader mellan kvinnor och män? 2) Finns det ett samband mellan fysisk aktivitetsnivå och det subjektiva psykiska måendet hos kvinnor och män mellan 18-30 år? Finns det skillnader mellan kvinnor och män? 3) Finns det ett samband mellan användning av sociala medier och kroppsuppfattningen hos kvinnor och män mellan 18-30 år? Finns det skillnader mellan kvinnor och män? Metod. Kvantitativ ansats och tvärsnittsstudie med enkäter som metod. Enkäten inkluderade totalt 99 deltagare, 42 män och 57 kvinnor i åldrarna 18-30 år i Stockholm. Enkäten bestod av bakgrundsfrågor (ålder, kön och sysselsättning), GHQ-12 som mäter subjektivt psykiskt mående, PAUM som mäter passiv och aktiv användning av sociala medier, SMEQ som mäter tid på sociala medier samt två frågor om kroppsuppfattning och kroppsideal kopplat till sociala medier. Dataanalys gjordes i statistikprogrammet SPSS med hjälp av t-tester och korrelationsanalyser. Resultat. Frågeställning 1: inget signifikant samband finns mellan subjektivt psykiskt mående och användning av sociala medier mätt med SMEQ (totalt; r=0,06, p= 0,55, kvinnor; r=0,13, p=0,35, män; r=-0,13, p=0,94) och PAUM (totalt; r=0,09, p=0,40, kvinnor; r=0,04, p=0,74, män; r=0,09, p=0,55). Frågeställning 2: Signifikant negativt samband finns mellan grad av fysisk aktivitet och subjektivt psykiskt mående för alla deltagare totalt (r=-034, p=0,001) samt för kvinnor (r=0,41, p=0,002). Inget signifikant samband finns för män (r= -0,15, p= 0,34). Frågeställning 3: Signifikant positivt samband finns mellan kroppsuppfattning och användning av sociala medier för kvinnor mätt med SMEQ (r=0,316, p=0,017). Inget signifikant samband finns för hela gruppen totalt (r=0,06, p=0,557, män; r=-0,163, p=0,302) mätt med SMEQ. Inget signifikant samband finns för någon av grupperna mätt med PAUM (totalt; r=0,163, p=0,106, kvinnor; r= 0,093, p=0,494, män; r=0,04, p=0,801. Slutsats. Det finns samband mellan användning av sociala medier och dess påverkan på kroppsuppfattning samt mellan fysisk aktivitet och subjektivt psykiskt mående
Short, frequent physical activity breaks improve working memory while preserving cerebral blood flow in adolescents during prolonged sitting - AbbaH teen, a randomized crossover trial.
No full textPURPOSE: Physical activity (PA) breaks during school lessons have been suggested as a promising strategy to improve working memory performance in children and adolescents. There is a lack of studies investigating the underlying physiological mechanisms of PA on cognition, especially among adolescents. This study aimed to investigate the effects of different types of short frequent PA on adolescents' cognitive task-related changes in cerebral blood flow in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) and working memory performance compared to prolonged sitting. METHODS: In this randomized crossover study, adolescents visited the laboratory on three different occasions for 80-minute sessions of prolonged sitting interrupted by four breaks for three minutes of simple resistance training (SRA), step-up at a pre-determined pace (STEP), or remaining seated (SOCIAL). Before and after each session, cognitive task-related changes in cerebral blood flow (oxygenated-hemoglobin, Oxy-Hb) during working memory tasks (1-, 2-, 3-back tests) were measured using functional near-infrared spectroscopy in the PFC. Accuracy and reaction time were derived from the working memory tasks. Linear mixed-effect models were used to analyze the data. RESULTS: A total of 17 students participated (mean age 13.6 years, 11 girls). Significant time x condition interactions were noted for Oxy-Hb in the most demanding working memory task (3-back), with a decrease following prolonged sitting in the SOCIAL condition compared to both the SRA (β 0.18, 95% CI 0.12, 0.24) and the STEP (β 0.11, 95% CI 0.05, 0.17). This was observed in parallel with improvements in reaction time following SRA (β -30.11, 95% CI -59.08, -1.13) and STEP (β -34.29, 95% CI -69.22, 0.63) although this was only significant for the SRA and no improvements in the SOCIAL condition. CONCLUSION: We found that short frequent PA breaks during prolonged sitting among adolescents can prevent the decrease in cognitive task-related changes in cerebral blood flow that occur following prolonged sitting. This was observed simultaneously with improvements in working memory, indicating that changes in cerebral blood flow could be one factor explaining the effects on working memory. Future studies should investigate the efficacy of implementing these PA breaks in schools. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Retrospectively registered on 21/09/2020, ClinicalTrial (NCT04552626).Projektet finansierat av COOP, Skandia, Skanska, IKEA, Generation PEP, Konsumentföreningen i Stockholm.</p
A New Versatile Jig for the Calibration and Validation of Force Metrics with Instrumented Paddles in Sprint Kayaking.
No full textUNLABELLED: The interest in using new technologies to obtain recordings of on-water kinetic variables for assessing the performance of elite sprint kayakers has increased over the last decades but systematic approaches are warranted to ensure the validity and reliability of these measures. This study has an innovative approach, and the aim was to develop a new versatile jig including reference force sensors for both the calibration and validation of mutual static and dynamic stroke forces as measured with instrumented paddles at the high force levels used in elite sprint kayaking. METHODS: A jig was constructed using a modified gym weight stack and a frame consisting of aluminum profiles permitting a fastening of custom-made kayak paddle shaft and blade support devices with certified force transducers combined with a data acquisition system to record blade and hand forces during static (constant load) and dynamic conditions (by paddle stroke simulation). A linear motion path incorporating a ball-bearing equipped carriage with sensors for the measurement of vertical distance and horizontal displacement was attached to the frame for recordings of various position measures on the paddle. The jig design with all components is extensively described to permit replication. The procedures for assessing the accuracy of the jig force instrumentation are reported, and with one brand of instrumented paddle used as an example, methods are described for force calibration and validation during static and dynamic conditions. RESULTS: The results illustrate that the measured force with the jig instrumentation was similar to the applied force, calculated from the applied accurate mass (within a -1.4 to 1.8% difference) and similar to the force as calculated from the applied mass with the weight stack (within a -0.57 to 1.16% difference). The jig was suitable for the calibration and validation of forces in a range relevant for elite sprint kayaking under both static and dynamic conditions. During static conditions with a force direction equal to the calibration conditions and a force range from 98 to 590 N, all values for the instrumented paddle were within a -3.4 to 3.0% difference from the jig sensor values and 28 of 36 values were within ±2%. During dynamic conditions with paddle stroke simulations at 60 and 100 strokes/min and a target peak force of 400 N, the common force variables as measured by the instrumented paddle were not significantly different from the same measures by the jig (values at 100 strokes/min: peak force; 406.9 ± 18.4 vs. 401.9 ± 17.2 N, mean force; 212.8 ± 15.4 vs. 212.0 ± 14.4 N, time to peak force; 0.17 ± 0.02 vs. 0.18 ± 0.02 s, force impulse; 90.8 ± 11.2 vs. 90.5 ± 10.8 Ns, impulse duration; 0.43 ± 0.03 vs. 0.43 ± 0.03 s). CONCLUSION: A novel jig with several new functions is presented that enables the calibration and validation of force measurements with instrumented paddles by providing standardized conditions for calibration and force validation during both static and dynamic conditions in a force range relevant to elite sprint kayaking
Differential impacts of fat and muscle mass on cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular mortality in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
No full textBACKGROUND: The distribution of fat and muscle mass in different regions of the body can reflect different pathways to mortality in individuals with diabetes. Therefore, we investigated the associations between whole-body and regional body fat and muscle mass with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and non-CVD mortality in type 2 diabetes (T2D). METHODS: Within the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999-2006, 1417 adults aged ≥50 years with T2D were selected. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry was used to derive whole-body, trunk, arm, and leg fat mass and muscle mass indices (FMI and MMI). Mortality data until 31 December 2019 were retrieved from the National Death Index. Hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated from Cox proportional hazard models. RESULTS: A total of 1417 participants were included in this study (weighted mean age [standard error]: 63.7 [0.3] years; 50.5% female). Over a median follow-up of 13.6 years, 797 deaths were recorded (371 CVD-related and 426 non-CVD deaths). Higher FMI in the arm was associated with increased risk of non-CVD mortality (fourth quartile [Q4] vs. first quartile [Q1]: HR 1.82 [95% CI 1.13-2.94]), whereas higher FMI in the trunk or leg was not significantly associated with CVD or non-CVD mortality. Conversely, higher arm MMI was associated with a lower risk of both CVD (Q4 vs. Q1: HR 0.51 [95% CI 0.33-0.81]) and non-CVD (Q4 vs. Q1: HR 0.56 [95% CI 0.33-0.94]) mortality. There was a significant interaction between smoking status and arm FMI on non-CVD mortality (P for interaction = 0.007). Higher arm FMI was associated with a higher risk of non-CVD mortality among current or former smokers (Q4 vs. Q1: HR 2.67 [95% CI 1.46-4.88]) but not non-smokers (Q4 vs. Q1: HR 0.85 [95% CI 0.49-1.47]). CONCLUSIONS: Fat mass and muscle mass, especially in the arm, are differently associated with CVD and non-CVD mortality in people with T2D. Our findings underscore the predictive value of body compositions in the arm in forecasting mortality among older adults with T2D
Associations between physical activity and ankle-brachial index : the Swedish CArdioPulmonary bioImage Study (SCAPIS).
No full textBACKGROUND: The ankle-brachial index (ABI) is the ratio of the ankle and brachial systolic blood pressures. In the clinical setting, low ABI (< 0.9) is an indicator of peripheral atherosclerosis, while high ABI (> 1.4) is a sign of arterial stiffness and calcification. The purpose of the current study was to investigate the association between ABI and physical activity levels, measured by accelerometer. METHODS: The Swedish CArdioPulmonary bioImage Study (SCAPIS) is a Swedish nationwide population-based cross-sectional cohort for the study of cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, in which individuals aged 50-64 years were randomly invited from the general population. The study population with data on ABI, physical activity, and sedentary time based on accelerometry was 27,737. Differences between ABI categories and associations to sedentary behavior, moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA), and other metabolic characteristics were compared. ABI was categorized as low, ABI ≤ 0.9, borderline, ABI 0.91-0.99, normal, ABI 1.0-1.39, and high, ABI ≥ 1.4. RESULTS: Prevalence of low ABI was higher in the most sedentary quartiles compared to the least sedentary (0.6% vs. 0.1%, p < 0.001). The most sedentary individuals also exhibited higher BMI, higher prevalence of diabetes and hypertension. The proportion of wake time spent in MVPA was lowest in those with low ABI (0.033 ± 0.004; p < 0.001) and highest in those with ABI > 1.4 (0.069 ± 0.001; p < 0.001) compared to those with normal ABI. Compared to normal ABI, the proportion of sedentary time was highest in those with low ABI (0.597 ± 0.012; p < 0.001) and lowest in those with ABI > 1.4 (0.534 ± 0.002; p = 0.004). CONCLUSION: This population-based study shows that middle-aged individuals with ABI > 1.4 have the highest level of physical activity, while individuals with a lower ABI, especially those with ABI < 0.9, are less active and spend more time sedentary. Future studies are needed to understand the relationships between ABI, physical activity, and the risk of peripheral arterial and cardiovascular disease in the general population.SCAPIS, Swedish CArdioPulmonary bioImage Stud