Exploring relationships among sleep, eating, and physical activity behaviours in the post-secondary population

2019 ◽  
Vol 64 ◽  
pp. S291
Author(s):  
E. Papaconstantinou ◽  
V. Quick ◽  
E. Vogel ◽  
S. Coffey ◽  
H. Zitzelsberger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Secondary Population

scholarly journals STEPPING UP: A PEER-TO-PEER DATING VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROJECT ON A POST-SECONDARY CAMPUS

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 100 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Gaye Warthe ◽  
Patricia Kostouros ◽  
Cathy Carter-Snell ◽  
Leslie M. Tutty
Keyword(s):  
Violence Prevention ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Dating Violence ◽  
Community Partner ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Prevention Project ◽  
Secondary Population ◽  
Violence Prevention Program ◽  
Partner Involvement ◽  
The University

The purpose of the Stepping Up project was to develop, implement, and evaluate a peer-facilitated dating violence prevention program for post-secondary students. Phase I of the program focused on recruiting and training student peer- facilitators, adapting the curriculum for a post-secondary population, developing the evaluation measures, ethics clearance, and establishing community partners and an advisory committee. Phase II included recruiting participants, implementing Stepping Up and completing pre, post, and follow-up measures. To consolidate learning the students then completed prevention projects and presented them to the university campus community. Repeated evaluations showed that students had increased knowledge about dating violence and resources and these changes persisted over time. Use of peers as facilitators and community partner involvement contributed to success. Challenges included scheduling the weekend, the time commitment for facilitators and participants, and project resources. Stepping Up is compatible with an academic setting with benefits for both the students and the institution.

scholarly journals Physical Activity Counseling in Kinesiology Curricula: What is Offered in Ontario?

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Philip M. Wilson ◽  
Caitlin Kelly ◽  
Diane E. Mack ◽  
Colin Wierts
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Physical Activity Counseling ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Knowledge Domains ◽  
Activity Counseling ◽  
Psychomotor Learning ◽  
Viable Approach ◽  
Training Opportunities

Background: Physical activity counseling (PAC) is a viable approach for individualizing behavior change yet it is unclear if training opportunities in this area constitute a portion of the curriculum offered to university students by kinesiology departments. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to describe the availability of courses in PAC within the curricular offered by kinesiology departments at the post-secondary level. Methods: Data were extracted from the 2018-2019 undergraduate calendars published by kinesiology departments from universities in Ontario, Canada. Results: Seventeen of the 22 universities (77.3%) reported a department of kinesiology (or equivalent). Every kinesiology department offered courses in human biomechanics and human psychomotor learning or neuroscience. Less than half (n = 7; 41.2%) of these kinesiology departments offered PAC courses. Conclusions: Overall, this study makes it apparent that university students completing a kinesiology degree may have limited access to formal training opportunities devoted exclusively to PAC in comparison to other knowledge domains (e.g., human biomechanics). Based on these results, it seems reasonable to contend that kinesiology programs may warrant reconfiguring to meet the occupational demands of exercise professionals who use PAC to combat physical inactivity.

The association of physical activity with depression and stress among post-secondary school students: A systematic review

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 146-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shilpa Dogra ◽  
Lindsey MacIntosh ◽  
Carley O'Neill ◽  
Chelsea D'Silva ◽  
Heather Shearer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Post Secondary

scholarly journals The Effect of Containment Measures during the Covid-19 Pandemic to Sedentary Behavior of Thai Adults: Evidence from Thailand’s Surveillance on Physical Activity 2019–2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 4467
Author(s):  
Piyawat Katewongsa ◽  
Danusorn Potharin ◽  
Niramon Rasri ◽  
Rungrat Palakai ◽  
Dyah Anantalia Widyastari
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Post Secondary Education ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Agriculture Sector ◽  
Disease Condition ◽  
Containment Measures

Measures to contain the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) imposed by governments have undoubtedly impacted on preventing its spread but may have also produced longer periods of sedentary living across all segments of society. To examine this phenomenon, this study compared the sedentary behavior (SB) of Thai adults before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. The 2019 and 2020 datasets of Thailand’s Surveillance on Physical Activity (SPA) were employed. A total of 5379 (SPA2019) and 6531 (SPA202020) persons age 18–64 years who had access to the Internet were included in the analysis. Measures imposed to contain the spread of Covid-19 infection were significantly associated with lower opportunity of Thai adults for work-related physical movement, and that increased their SB, particularly with the shift from onsite to online working platforms. Cumulative SB increased from 824 (before the pandemic) to 875 min/day during the pandemic. The odds of accumulating >13 h/day of SB was highest among females, young adults, those who completed post-secondary education, unemployed or working in the non-agriculture sector, having a chronic disease/condition, residing in an urban area, and living in a ‘higher-risk’ pandemic zone. The insignificant association of physical activity (PA) and the Fit from Home (FFH) intervention in reducing SB during the pandemic suggests that PA is not directly associated with SB, and that the FFH intervention was insufficient to prevent SB.

Occupational outcomes of a physical activity intervention for post-secondary student mental health

2021 ◽  
pp. 000841742110217
Author(s):  
Amy E. Nesbitt ◽  
Kristina J. Collins ◽  
Emily Nalder ◽  
Catherine M. Sabiston
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Secondary Student ◽  
Occupational Performance ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Student Mental Health ◽  
Occupational Outcomes ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Performance Satisfaction

Background. Physical activity (PA) is a therapeutic approach to address post-secondary student mental health, yet the effect of PA on occupational outcomes has been understudied among students. Purpose. This study (1) identified and described occupational performance issues (OPIs) among post-secondary students seeking mental health support and (2) assessed pre- and post-intervention differences in occupational performance and performance satisfaction. Method. Using a single group pre-test post-test pilot study design, participants ( N = 20) completed a 6-week, 1-hour PA intervention. The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure was administered pre- and post-intervention. Findings. The most commonly reported OPIs included academics, PA, and sleep hygiene. There were significant improvements in participants’ occupational performance (mean change: 2.7, p < .001; dz = 2.28) and performance satisfaction (mean change: 3.7, p < .001; dz = 3.04). Implications. Results provide an initial demonstration of the benefits of PA for occupational outcomes within a post-secondary mental health context.

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