FIEPS European Congress 2023

FIEPS European Congress

100 Years of FIEPS

Galati 2023

17th European Congress of the International Federation of Physical and Sports Education (FIEPS)

Romania, Galati

Video format: MP4 | watch on YouTube

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The FIEPS Congress is organised by the International Federation of Physical and Sports Education (Fédération Internationale d'Education Physique et Sportive - FIEPS), which was founded in 1923 and it is the oldest institution in the field of Physical Education. The Congress was previously known as the FIEP Congress, and in 2021, the name of the Federation was changed to FIEPS (International Federation of Physical and Sports Education). I had the opportunity to present scientific research at the 2017 FIEP European Congress in Luxembourg, the 2018 FIEP European Congress, in Istanbul (Turkey), the 2021 FIEP European Congress (vurtually), and the 2022 FIEPS European Congress in Vierumaki (Finland). This year the 17th Euroepan Congress is held in Galati (Romania) to celebrate 100 years of FIEPS (1923-2023).

OUR CONTRIBUTION

During the Congress, I was recognised as a World Physical Education Ambassador by the FIEPS Scientific Board due to my involvement with the federation for the last few years. This was a very special award as FIEPS is celebrating its 100 years anniversary. At the parallel sessions of the Congress, I presented pilot data from my PhD project on microcurrent and resistance exercise. The abstract and our presentation are both available for download on this page. The study will be built upon further by adding more participants, and the complete findings will be published in an international journal.

 

Effects of microcurrent therapy with resistance exercises on state and trait anxiety in middle-aged adults: A pilot study

Presentation at the Parallel Sessions

FIEPS European Congress 2023
17th European Congress of the International Federation of Physical and Sports Education

EFFECTS OF MICROCURRENT THERAPY WITH RESISTANCE EXERCISES ON STATE AND TRAIT ANXIETY IN MIDDLE-AGED ADULTS: A PILOT STUDY

Stefan Kolimechkov, Fernando Naclerio, Marcos Seijo
Centre for Exercise Activity and Rehabilitation, Institute for Lifecourse Development,
University of Greenwich, United Kingdom

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

The aim of this double blind randomised controlled trial was to analyse whether resistance training (RT) combined with microcurrent therapy (MCT) affects state and trait anxiety in middle-aged adults.

METHODS:

Eight non-trained adults (age 54.4±7.4 years) were assigned to a microcurrent (MCT, n=4) or a sham (SH, n=4) group. The participants followed a RT programme with elastic bands, twice a week for six weeks. The participants used a microcurrent or a sham device on the dominant arm for 3 hours post-workout or in the morning on non-training days. All participants filled in a validated anxiety questionnaire before and after the intervention.

RESULTS:

The pre-post state and trait anxiety levels went down in both groups with no significant differences. The pre-post changes between-groups in state anxiety (MCT = -1.75 ± 2.06 vs. SH = -0.75 ± 3.3, p=0.557, d=0.363) and trait anxiety (MCT = -3 ± 2.45 vs. SH = -4.5 ± 4.36, p=0.642, d = -0.424) were also not significant.

CONSLUSION:

Although RT seems to attenuate anxiety in middle-aged adults, the application of MCT did not appear to be clearly related to the reduction of anxiety in the tested population.

 

Presenting Author: Dr Stefan Kolimechkov

Date & time: 27 May 2023, 11:30 am

Day 3 of the FIEPS Parallel Presentations
Chair: Ozkan Isik PhD [Turkey]

 

 

GALLERY, FIEPS Galati 2023

Opening Ceremony of the 17th FIEPS European Congress in Galati, Romania (100 Years of FIEPS).

 

Delegates from all over the world joined the Opening Ceremony of the FIEPS European Congress in Galati, Romania, 2023. Here I am sitting on the 5th row on the right hand side.

 

Here is my colleague from the Centre of Exercise Activity and Rehabilitation at the University of Greenwich, Joel Fernandez presenting his research at the FIEPS Congress in Galati Romania 2023. He also won the first place for the FIEPS New Leaders 2023. Well done Joel!

 

And here I am presenting research at my 5th FIEPS European Congress. Galati, Romania, 2023.

 

Gala Dinner at the FIEPS Congress in Galati, Romania 2023.

 

Gala dinner and special programme at the FIEPS European Congress in Galati, Romania, 2023.

 

Here I am with my colleagues at the FIEPS European Congress in Galati, Romania, 2023.

 

17th FIEPS European Congress in Galati, Romania, 2023. Here I am with my amazing colleagues from around the world.

 

At the FIEPS Delegate's Meeting in Galati, Romania, 2023.

 

Here we are, the delegates representing different countries from all over the world at the FIEPS Delegate's Meeting in Galati, Romania, 2023.

 

Gala Dinner on a Boat on the river Danube as part of the social programme at the FIEPS Congress in Galati Romania 2023.

 

With my colleagues at the FIEPS European Congress in Galati, Romania, 2023 (on the river Danube).

 

With my colleagues from Turkey and Brazil at the FIEPS European Congress in Galati, Romania, 2023 (During the Boat Trip and Gala on river Danube).

 

Galati in Romania was the host of the 100 Years of FIEPS special Congress in 2023.

 

Moment of a lifetime, I was recognised as a World Physical Education Ambassador by the FIEPS Scientific Board during a special Gala Dinner at the 17th FIEPS European Congress.

 

Professor Almir GRUHN from Brazil (THE FIEPS WORLD PRESIDENT) personally presented me the certificate for being recognised as a World Physical Education Ambassador.

 

Here I am at the Gala Dinner with my colleague and friend Professor Nese Sahin (Turkey) at the FIEPS European Congress in Galati, Romania, 2023.

 

Wonderful time to catch up with Professor Airikki Pousi, PhD who was one of the main leaders organising the previous FIEPS Congress in her country Finland in 2022.

 

With my colleague and good friend Joel Fernandez at the Gala dinner of the FIEPS European Congress in Galati, Romania, 2023.

 

Fantastic to meet a colleague from my university in Bulgaria, Petar Mihaylov at the FIEPS European Congress in Galati, Romania, 2023.

 

My World Physical Education Ambassador Award. Thank you FIEPS!

 

How to cite this study:
After the 17th FIEPS European Congress in Galati, our study will be built upon further and the complete findings will be published in an international journal:

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