{"title":"Research patterns in sports law and sports governance: a scopus bibliometric study.","authors":"Marina Kamenecka-Usova, Zanete Korde, Janis Zidens, Signe Luika, Olena Agapova, Karina Palkova, Kristine Martinsone","doi":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1590858","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2025.1590858","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This bibliometric study explores research patterns in lex sportiva, sports law and sports governance, analyzing data retrieved from Scopus between 1977 and 2024. The study examines publication trends, citation networks, keyword co-occurrence and the most influential sources to identify key themes, leading authors and reputable journals. The results indicate that while both fields have been extensively studied, their intersection remains relatively underexplored, with \"good governance\" emerging as the primary link between sports law, lex sportiva, and governance studies. The citation analysis highlights regional disparities, with Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom leading in research impact, while countries such as China and Germany exhibit high output but lower citation influence. Co-authorship networks reveal strong collaborations within Europe and North America but limited engagement from other regions. The findings underscore the growing importance of sports governance and legal frameworks in addressing contemporary challenges, particularly within the European Sport Model. This study provides valuable insights for researchers and policymakers, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary approaches to further advance the field.</p>","PeriodicalId":12716,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Sports and Active Living","volume":"7 ","pages":"1590858"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12303980/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144741995","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Associations between body mass index and health-related physical fitness among Chinese university students: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Yan Li, Niujin Shi, Yimin Tao","doi":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1638381","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2025.1638381","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Obesity among university students is a growing concern with significant implications for physical and mental health. This study aims to examine the associations between body mass index (BMI) and health-related physical fitness among Chinese university students. Data were collected from 14,735 students (9,117 males and 5,618 females) aged 19-25 years. Physical fitness was assessed using the Chinese College Students' Physical Fitness Test, and BMI was calculated as weight (kg) divided by height (m)<sup>2</sup>. Statistical analyses included Spearman correlation and quadratic regression to explore the relationships between BMI and various physical fitness parameters. Obese students exhibited higher vital capacity but poorer performance in speed, endurance, flexibility, and strength tests compared to their normal-weight counterparts. Quadratic regression analysis revealed a non-linear relationship between BMI and physical fitness scores, with moderate BMI increases initially improving body function and physical quality scores, but further increases leading to declines. Significant sex differences were observed, with males outperforming females in strength and endurance tests, while females excelled in flexibility. Our findings underscore the importance of maintaining a healthy BMI to optimize physical fitness and overall health. Regular physical fitness assessments are essential for identifying at-risk students and implementing targeted interventions. These insights can inform public health strategies and educational programs aimed at reducing obesity prevalence and enhancing the physical well-being of university students.</p>","PeriodicalId":12716,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Sports and Active Living","volume":"7 ","pages":"1638381"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12303885/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144741989","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gonçalo Torres, Filipe Maia, Fábio Yuzo Nakamura, Henrique Pereira Neiva, Ana Sousa
{"title":"Rating of perceived exertion in continuous sports: a scoping review with evidence gap map.","authors":"Gonçalo Torres, Filipe Maia, Fábio Yuzo Nakamura, Henrique Pereira Neiva, Ana Sousa","doi":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1553998","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2025.1553998","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Rating of perceived exertion (RPE) is widely used for assessing training load in sports due to its validity, simplicity, and utility. Despite its broad application, the diverse contexts and methodologies in which it is used warrant a comprehensive review of the existing evidence.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This scoping review aims to map the current evidence on the use of RPE, focusing on its application, measurement methods, and reliability across different continuous sports.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Databases PubMed, SportDiscus (via EBSCO), Scopus, and Web of Science (core collection) were systematically searched until 22 May 2025 using the search terms: ([(RPE) OR (rating of perceived exertion) OR (Borg Scale)] AND (load) AND [(sports) OR (exercise) OR athletes]) Studies were included in this review if they complied with the following criteria: (1) conducted in continuous modes of exercise, (2) considering the comparison with other internal and external load measures, (3) when healthy and trained athletes were studied, (4) written in English language.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 234 studies involving 4,388 athletes were included in this review. Findings indicated that RPE is primarily used in training control and prescription (∼35%). A small number of studies focused directly on female athletes (∼7%), similarly master (∼1%) and elite athletes (∼13%) research was scarce.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings suggest that although RPE is a valuable tool, variability in application across different exercise settings highlights the necessity to standardize its guidelines. Future research should focus on assessing the use of RPE in under-represented continuous sports.</p><p><strong>Systematic review registration: </strong>https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/C9PW6.</p>","PeriodicalId":12716,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Sports and Active Living","volume":"7 ","pages":"1553998"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12303974/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144741994","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cheng Chen, Jiaxin Xue, Wenling Gou, Mengning Xie, Xiaolin Yao
{"title":"Quantitative analysis and evaluation of research on the application of computer vision in sports since the 21st century.","authors":"Cheng Chen, Jiaxin Xue, Wenling Gou, Mengning Xie, Xiaolin Yao","doi":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1604232","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2025.1604232","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Integrating computer vision with sports has significantly transformed competitive, educational, and recreational sports practices. A review of the literature in this field is imperative. The purpose of this paper is to reveal the field's temporal, disciplinary, geographic, journal, and collaborative characteristics and summarize research themes and future trends to promote a systematic understanding of the field within the academic community.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>To identify research trends, a bibliometric analysis of 1,209 publications retrieved from the Science Citation Index Expanded in the Web of Science core database was conducted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In terms of time series, publications in the field grew slowly until 2014, and publications in the field increased significantly after 2015, with polynomial models predicting 206, 233, and 263 annual publications over the next three years. In terms of disciplinary structure, three frontier disciplines utilized interdisciplinary knowledge provided by four basic disciplines to make cutting-edge breakthroughs. Geospatially, there is a three-way split between China, the United States, and the United Kingdom, while most African countries are not involved in the research. Regarding journal distribution, research in this field was published in five Q2 and four Q1 journals, mainly in computing, with fewer contributions from sports journals. The study identifies five principal research themes: skill optimization, health monitoring and injury prevention, physical performance assessment, tactical analysis and referee assistance, and immersive event experiences. Furthermore, it highlights existing research limitations and outlines directions for future exploration.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Computer vision research in sports has shown high explosive growth in recent years. The field is interdisciplinary but lacks collaboration among interdisciplinary research teams. The quality of the journals published is high, but the main focus is on computer-based journals. The theme of research in this field is centered on the fundamental characteristic of serving human beings.</p>","PeriodicalId":12716,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Sports and Active Living","volume":"7 ","pages":"1604232"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12305816/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144741993","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ahmad Ismail, Hardiyanti Munsi, Semiarto Aji Purwanto
{"title":"Constructing national identity: media narratives on the naturalization of football players in Indonesia.","authors":"Ahmad Ismail, Hardiyanti Munsi, Semiarto Aji Purwanto","doi":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1595501","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2025.1595501","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study explores how Indonesian media construct narratives surrounding the naturalization of foreign-born football players and their implications for national identity. Drawing on 52 media articles from major national outlets published between January 2022 and April 2025, the research employs a qualitative content analysis grounded in a multi-theoretical framework that includes imagined communities (Anderson), identity representation (Hall), and thick vs. thin citizenship (Oonk). The findings reveal three dominant media frames: (1) naturalized players as national assets who elevate performance and international competitiveness; (2) skepticism over their authenticity and emotional ties to Indonesia; and (3) contested implications for local talent development. While naturalization is often portrayed as a pragmatic strategy, the media also frame it as a site of negotiation between globalization and local values. By mediating public perception, the media significantly influence how naturalized players are integrated into the symbolic boundaries of national identity. This study contributes to scholarship on media, sports, and nationalism in the Global South by showing how national identity is constructed through media discourses in the era of sports globalization.</p>","PeriodicalId":12716,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Sports and Active Living","volume":"7 ","pages":"1595501"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12303971/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144741990","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ingeborg Barth Vedøy, Knut Ragnvald Skulberg, Patrick Foss Johansen, Hege Eikeland Tjomsland, Miranda Thurston
{"title":"Promoting daily physical activity in Norway as a FYSAK school: a comparative longitudinal study of lower secondary school pupil.","authors":"Ingeborg Barth Vedøy, Knut Ragnvald Skulberg, Patrick Foss Johansen, Hege Eikeland Tjomsland, Miranda Thurston","doi":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1543741","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1543741","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Schools have been described as \"ideal settings\" for promoting PA, but they have struggled to find effective and sustainable ways of doing so given the demands of the curriculum. In Norway, the FYSAK school model is an example of a population approach to PA promotion wherein daily PA is embedded into the routines of the school. Little is known about the extent to which the model supports pupils' daily PA, especially with regard to meeting the national recommendations. The paper addresses the following research question: what impact does the FYSAK model have on pupils' PA patterns over time?</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The paper draws on device-measured PA data from a three-year (2016-2018) longitudinal study of lower secondary school pupils from 11 schools in Norway, of which one was a FYSAK school. Data from 535 adolescents (56.1% female, mean age at baseline ± SD 13.3 ± 0.3 years) was derived and used to compare the PA level (cpm<sup>-1</sup>) of the one FYSAK school in the sample with the other 10 schools.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was no difference in PA level between category of school in 2016. In 2017 and 2018 however, pupils attending the FYSAK school had significantly higher levels of PA compared to control schools (2017: 54.7 cpm<sup>-1</sup>, <i>p</i> ≤ .05, 2018: 59.2 cpm<sup>-1</sup>, <i>p</i> ≤ .05). Analyses of weekdays only, reinforced this pattern where larger differences in PA level across category of schools became evident (2017: 73.5 cpm<sup>-1</sup>, <i>p</i> ≤ .001, 2018: 85.7 cpm<sup>-1</sup>, <i>p</i> ≤ .001). Pupils attending the FYSAK school were also significantly more likely to adhere to the national recommendations for PA compared to control schools throughout all three years (2016: 57% FYSAK vs. 41% control, 2017: 62% FYSAK vs. 38% control, 2018: 52% FYSAK vs. 30% control).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Overall, the results are indicative of a FYSAK school effect, which can be explained in terms of the sustained embedding of PA into pupils' daily routines over a three-year period. We conclude that the FYSAK model offers a framework for systematically providing realistic opportunities for being physically active during the school day.</p>","PeriodicalId":12716,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Sports and Active Living","volume":"7 ","pages":"1543741"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12301395/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144729807","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Barriers to positive bystander behavior: understanding undergraduate physical education students' attitudes and intentional behavior in gender-based violence prevention.","authors":"Tiphaine Clerincx, Hebe Schaillée, Inge Derom","doi":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1569307","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1569307","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Gender-based violence (GBV) is a global issue that is reported in multiple contexts, including higher education institutes (HEI) and sports settings. Individuals whose gender identity or gender expression diverges from the dominant norms within sports or HEIs are at an increased risk of experiencing GBV. Gender-based violence is broadly defined as any form of interpersonal violence directed at individuals based on their gender identity or gender expression. Undergraduate physical education (PE) students are uniquely positioned to act as change agents in the prevention of GBV, given their connection to both education and their ambition to become professionals in the sport sector. The aim of this study is to investigate PE students' perceptions of GBV, their attitudes, and intentional bystander behavior when witnessing GBV.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An explorative qualitative research design using focus groups was conducted in Spain and Belgium and involved 65 undergraduate PE students selected through convenience sampling from 5 HEIs, 41 identified as males and 24 identified as females. Data were gathered through 9 focus groups guided by a semi-structured interview guide and subsequently analyzed via Nvivo through reflective thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Students perceived GBV as psychological, physical, and sexual violence directed at individuals based on their sex or gender identity. Their perceptions of GBV prevention were shaped by social norms and generational differences. Key barriers to intervening in GBV situations included societal norms, a lack of competencies, and the natural stress response PE students experienced when witnessing GBV.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The findings of this study underscore the need to shift GBV prevention interventions from merely raising awareness and disseminating knowledge to equipping PE students with skills in stress management and self-regulation. These insights lay the groundwork for developing more effective, context-sensitive GBV prevention interventions within HEIs.</p>","PeriodicalId":12716,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Sports and Active Living","volume":"7 ","pages":"1569307"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12301314/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144729854","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Carly Gardner, Cassandra Lane, Alix Hall, Nicole McCarthy, Emma Pollock, Rachel Sutherland, Luke Wolfenden, Nicole Nathan
{"title":"Exploring the impact of a daily sport uniform policy in primary schools: a qualitative study with students and teachers.","authors":"Carly Gardner, Cassandra Lane, Alix Hall, Nicole McCarthy, Emma Pollock, Rachel Sutherland, Luke Wolfenden, Nicole Nathan","doi":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1633045","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1633045","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Identifying effective, scalable interventions that promote physical activity in children, is a public health priority. Implementing daily sport uniform wear (activity enabling uniforms) in schools represents one such option. This qualitative study explored the perspectives of students and teachers at primary schools (elementary schools) where a daily sport uniform policy had been implemented.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We used a pragmatic, exploratory qualitative study design with data collected from participants in the intervention arm of a randomised controlled trial. One-on-one interviews with teachers were conducted following a semi-structured guide and student focus groups used an activity-based structure. Thirteen students and two teachers from two schools participated in data collection between August-September 2023. The two data sets (students and teachers) were analysed inductively using Framework Analysis identifying three overarching themes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The first two themes were synthesised from both data sets while teacher's perspectives primarily contributed to the final theme. First, daily sport uniform wear was highly accepted, due to their visual appeal, simplicity and cost-savings relative to formal uniforms. Second, daily sport uniform wear positively impacted students by enabling physical activity, enhancing wellbeing, providing comfort, and promoting equity. Third, formal uniforms were perceived as the norm, associated with tradition and societal expectation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study deepens our understanding of the potential health and wellbeing benefits a daily sport uniform policy may have and highlights barriers such as traditions persist in school settings. Policy sustainment may require considered implementation support and consulting students in uniform designs and options.</p>","PeriodicalId":12716,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Sports and Active Living","volume":"7 ","pages":"1633045"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12301399/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144729805","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Research on the impact of official type and officiating expertise on visual tracking performance: based on the multiple identity tracking task.","authors":"Rishu Wang, Yidong Wu, Qi Zhang","doi":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1626601","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1626601","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Recent studies highlight the significance of visual cognition in sports officiating. This study investigates how official type and officiating expertise influence visual tracking performance using the Multiple Identity Tracking (MIT) and dot-detection tasks.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>36 officials aged 20-38 years were recruited and classified into interactors (basketball referees), reactors (badminton judges), and monitors (gymnastics judges) according to official type, and into expert and non-expert groups according to officiating expertise.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results revealed significant main effect of official type on tracking accuracy (<i>P</i> < 0.001), detection stimulus awareness rate (<i>P</i> < 0.05), and tracking time (<i>P</i> < 0.001). Officiating expertise had a significant effect on tracking accuracy (<i>P</i> < 0.05), and detection stimulus awareness rate (<i>P</i> < 0.001). Notably, their interaction effect was not significant. Pearson's analysis revealed a positive correlation between the detection stimulus awareness rate and tracking accuracy, but not between tracking time and tracking accuracy.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Research suggests that officiating activities are closely related to visual cognition. Reactors demonstrate the advantage of objective fact-based decision making and their officiating characteristics are capable of exhibiting excellent visual performance in the MIT and dot-detection tasks. Furthermore, expert officials with the advantage of systematic training and a high level of officiating expertise, possess excellent visual tracking ability and decision-making skills in specific sports tasks.</p>","PeriodicalId":12716,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Sports and Active Living","volume":"7 ","pages":"1626601"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12301297/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144729867","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sadia Tasleem, Kamlesh Patel, James Hodson, Farah Mazhar, Laura Bedford, Felicity R Williams, Simon Jones, Matthew J Armstrong, Adnan Sharif, Dilan Dabare
{"title":"Exercise attitudes and practices among adults listed for kidney transplantation: a survey of a diverse patient cohort.","authors":"Sadia Tasleem, Kamlesh Patel, James Hodson, Farah Mazhar, Laura Bedford, Felicity R Williams, Simon Jones, Matthew J Armstrong, Adnan Sharif, Dilan Dabare","doi":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1559322","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1559322","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Given the increasing age and frailty of kidney transplant candidates, there is an emerging drive to optimise patients before transplantation. Lack of exercise has been linked with poor outcomes at all stages of the transplant pathway. The aim of this study was to evaluate the attitudes and perception to exercise in such patients and assess how these practises vary by demographics.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A single-centre, prospective, survey-based study was conducted on consecutive adult patients being assessed for activation on the deceased-donor kidney transplant waiting list.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 103 patients (65% male; 56% White ethnicity; mean age: 47.8 years) completed the survey. Of these, 42% were on haemodialysis and 24% on peritoneal dialysis. Most patients agreed/strongly agreed that exercise was important (86%) and that they would be willing to do so to optimise their health (97%). Despite this, only 56% of patients reported exercising on a regular basis. Most patients stated that they would be willing to wear exercise monitoring devices (81%). Younger (Spearman's rho: 0.20, <i>p</i> = 0.047) and Black/Asian ethnicity (<i>p</i> = 0.038) patients reported performing significantly less exercise activity than their older and White counterparts.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Whilst kidney transplant candidates have generally positive attitudes toward exercise, only around half of those surveyed reported exercising regularly. The findings of this study, including differences across age and ethnicity, would be useful to consider when designing patient-centred prehabilitation interventions to encourage exercise in this cohort.</p>","PeriodicalId":12716,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Sports and Active Living","volume":"7 ","pages":"1559322"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12301367/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144729855","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}