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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Kinesiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Adults engage less in sports due to skill deficits and fear of injury, despite known physical and psychosocial benefits.
  • Curling presents a promising alternative for adult sports participation, offering a unique blend of physical exertion and strategic gameplay.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To objectively quantify the physical activity (PA) amount and intensity during recreational curling matches.
  • To assess curling's contribution to recommended weekly physical activity guidelines.

Main Methods:

  • 110 recreational curlers in North Carolina wore ActiGraph Accelerometers (model GT3X) during matches.
  • Data collected included participant age, gender, and curling position (lead, second, vice, skip).
  • Activity intensity was categorized into sedentary, light, moderate, and vigorous levels.

Main Results:

  • Participants spent 49.5% of time in light and 32.4% in moderate-intensity activity, with 35.9 minutes of Moderate-to-Vigorous PA (MVPA) per session.
  • Curling contributes approximately 23.9% of the CDC's recommended weekly MVPA.
  • The 'second' position showed the highest moderate activity, while younger adults (18-36) exhibited higher MVPA and lower sedentary times.

Conclusions:

  • Recreational curling provides a moderate level of physical activity, contributing substantially to daily step goals and weekly MVPA recommendations.
  • Curling's adaptability makes it suitable for diverse adult populations, promoting physical activity and team engagement.
  • Enhancing access through public-private partnerships can broaden participation opportunities, especially for underserved communities.