An Examination of Campus Recreation Usage, Academic Performance, and Selected Health Indices of College Freshmen

2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magen Brock ◽  
Julie Wallace Carr ◽  
Mikel Kent Todd
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Freshmen ◽  
Grade Point Averages ◽  
First Year ◽  
Campus Recreation ◽  
Nutrient Intakes ◽  
Tv Viewing ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Health Indices

Cross-sectional research shows that campus recreation (CR) facility use is related to higher grade point averages (GPA) and favorable health indices. Further research is needed to address whether the relationships are caused by greater use of CR facilities or the accommodation of existing behaviors valued by students with higher GPA and favorable health indices. Thus, 179 first year student's GPA, body mass index (BMI), television (TV) viewing, physical activity (IPAQ), and nutrient intakes were compared between those who increased CR visits (by ≥ 1 day/wk), and those who decreased CR visits (by ≥ 1 day/wk) between fall and spring semesters. No significant ( p < .05) differences were found between the groups for GPA, BMI, TV time, IPAQ scores, or nutrient intakes. Though these data indicate that GPA and health indices are minimally impacted by an increase or decrease in CR use, they suggest that students with higher GPA and favorable health indices are more likely to use CR facilities.

scholarly journals Associated Factors with Adopting Preventive Behaviors for Breast Cancer in Iran

2020 ◽  
pp. 33-39
Author(s):  
Marzieh Hajikarimbaba ◽  
Rahman Panahi ◽  
Leila Dehghankar
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
First Year ◽  
Preventive Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Good Level ◽  
Study Population

Background: Considering the remarkable role of students in society and the relatively high prevalence of breast cancer in women, this study aimed to determine the factors related to adopting preventive behaviors for breast cancer in students.Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The study population consisted of 375 female students of Qazvin city, who were selected by stratified random sampling during the year 2019. Data collection tools included a demographic and contextual questionnaire and a valid and reliable questionnaire for measuring breast cancer preventive behaviors. Data were analyzed using SPSS 23 software program, descriptive statistics and logistic regression.Results: Using there was a statistically significant relationship between adopting preventive behaviors against breast cancer and physical activity (P <0.001), so that the chances of adopting good preventive behaviors in students with "occasionally", "rarely" and "never" physical activity were respectively 0.410, 0.113, and 0.098 times chance for the students with daily physical activity. There was a significant relationship between breast cancer prevention and academic years (p= 0.027), so that the chances of adopting good-level preventive behaviors in the senior students was 1.498 times higher than the first year students. There was also a significant relationship between adopting preventive behaviors and employment (P = 0.017), so that the chances of adopting good-level preventive behaviors in unemployed students was 1.725 times higher than that of the employed students.Conclusion: Students with lower education and less physical activity and the employed individuals less commonly adopted preventive behaviors. Therefore, it is necessary to pay more attention to these students in designing educational programs.

Academic Achievement and Demographics of International Undergraduates

2016 ◽  
pp. 233-259
Author(s):  
Dulce Amor L. Dorado ◽  
Barry Fass-Holmes
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Community College ◽  
West Coast ◽  
Native Language ◽  
Public University ◽  
Grade Point Averages ◽  
First Year ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Academic Standing ◽  
First Time

Are international undergraduates whose native language is not English less prepared to succeed academically at an American four-year institution after transferring from an American community college than ones who are first-time freshmen (NFRS) or exchange visitors (EAPR)? This question's answer was no at an American West Coast public university where five cohorts of international transfer undergraduates (TRAN) earned mean first-year grade point averages (GPA) between B- and B. Less than 12% of these students earned GPAs below C, and less than 15% were in bad academic standing (probation, subject to disqualification, or dismissed). In comparison, five parallel cohorts of NFRS and EAPR earned mean first-year GPAs averaging between B and B+ to A-. Less than 10% earned GPAs below C or were in bad academic standing. Thus, a minority of this university's international undergraduates struggled academically regardless of whether they were TRAN, NFRS, or EAPR.

A Social-Belonging Intervention Benefits Higher Weight Students’ Weight Stability and Academic Achievement

2020 ◽  
pp. 194855062095923
Author(s):  
Christine Logel ◽  
Joel M. Le Forestier ◽  
Eben B. Witherspoon ◽  
Omid Fotuhi
Keyword(s):  
College Transition ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Grade Point Averages ◽  
First Year ◽  
Psychological Interventions ◽  
Healthy Weight ◽  
Intervention Trial ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Social Belonging ◽  
Weight Stability

Psychological interventions can narrow college achievement gaps between students from nonstigmatized and stigmatized groups. However, no intervention we know of has investigated effects for one highly stigmatized group: people of higher bodyweights. We analyzed data from a prematriculation social-belonging intervention trial at 22 colleges, which conveyed that adversity in the college transition is normative, temporary, and nondiagnostic of lack of belonging. Nine months postintervention, higher weight participants in a standard belonging treatment had higher first-year grade point averages (GPAs) than controls and maintained more stable weights, an indicator of physical well-being. Effects of a belonging treatment customized to specific colleges were directionally similar but nonsignificant. Exploratory analyses revealed that effects did not differ by race and that weight effects were driven by women. Together, results show that higher weight students contend with belonging concerns that contribute to a weight gap in GPA, but belonging interventions can raise GPA and promote healthy weight stability.

scholarly journals Physical activity patterns in adults: prevalence and associated factors

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 270-277
Author(s):  
Nathalia Cristine Fraga ◽  
Nicoly Machado Maciel ◽  
Caio Vitor dos Santos Genebra ◽  
José Paulo Candido ◽  
Thiago Paulo Frascareli Bento ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Activity Patterns ◽  
Sitting Position ◽  
Tv Viewing ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Final Model ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Insufficient Physical Activity ◽  
Life Habits

Abstract Background Insufficient practice of physical activity associated with some factors related to life habits increase the risk of non-transmissible chronic diseases and reduce quality of life. Objective Identify the pattern of physical activity and associated factors in adults aged ≥20 years. Method A cross-sectional, population survey conducted with 600 individuals. Data on demographic, socioeconomic and behavioral aspects, work, and physical activities were collected through home interviews. Descriptive, bivariate and Poisson regression analyses were performed. Results Prevalence of insufficient physical activity was 35.0% (95% CI: 31.2-38.9). Zero to four years of schooling [PR=2.35; 95% CI: 1.07-5.15], working in sitting position [PR=1.52; 95% CI: 1.02-2.48], and number of days at the computer [PR=4.60; 95% CI: 2.38-14.28] remained in the final model for females, whereas 0-4 years [PR=2.30; 95% CI: 1.21-4.06] or 5-8 years [PR=3.70; 95% CI: 0.79-4.00] of schooling, working in sitting position [PR=2.22 95% CI: 1.36-3.62], number of days at the computer [PR=2.04; 95% CI: 1.26-3.32], and number of days of TV viewing [PR=2.12; 95% CI: 1.03-4.36] remained in the final model for males. Conclusion High prevalence of insufficient practice of physical activity is associated with schooling, working in sitting position, and number of days at the computer and TV viewing.

Greeks and Grades: The First-Year Experience

NASPA Journal ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert DeBard ◽  
Tony Lake ◽  
Ron S Binder
Keyword(s):  
Grade Point Averages ◽  
First Year Experience ◽  
First Year ◽  
New Members ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Greek Organizations ◽  
Midwestern University ◽  
Actual Grade

After reviewing institutional records for more than 3,000 students, the authors consider how new members of Greek organizations at a Midwestern university performed academically when compared to non-Greeks, in terms of their predicted versus actual grade point averages and whether joining during the first or second semester made a difference in their performance. Implications for improving the first-year experience of Greek members are explored.

scholarly journals Associations between dietary patterns, physical activity (leisure-time and occupational) and television viewing in middle-aged French adults

2011 ◽  
Vol 105 (6) ◽  
pp. 902-910 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hélène Charreire ◽  
Emmanuelle Kesse-Guyot ◽  
Sandrine Bertrais ◽  
Chantal Simon ◽  
Basile Chaix ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behaviour ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Tv Viewing ◽  
Cross Sectional

Diet and physical activity are considered to be major components of a healthy lifestyle. However, few studies have examined in detail the relationships between specific types of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and diet in adults. The objective of the present study was to assess differential relationships between dietary patterns, leisure-time and occupational physical activities and time spent watching television (TV), as an indicator of sedentary behaviour, in middle-aged French subjects. We performed a cross-sectional analysis using data from 1359 participants in the SUpplémentation en VItamines et Minéraux AntioXydants study, who completed a detailed physical activity questionnaire and at least six 24 h dietary records. Sex-specific dietary patterns were derived using factor analysis; their relationships with leisure-time and occupational physical activities and TV viewing were assessed using ANCOVA, after adjustment for age, educational level and smoking status. Three dietary patterns were identified in each sex. After adjustment for potential confounders, leisure-time physical activity was positively associated with a ‘healthy’ food pattern in both men (P for trend < 0·01) and women (P for trend < 0·03) and negatively associated with an ‘alcohol/meat’ pattern in men (P for trend < 0·01). TV viewing was positively associated with a ‘convenience’ pattern in men and with a ‘alcohol-appetiser’ pattern in women. In conclusion, identification of relationships between dietary patterns, physical activity and sedentary behaviour can enable identification of different types of lifestyle and should help to target at-risk groups in nutrition prevention programmes.

Comparison of Health and Academic Indices between Campus Recreation Facility users and Nonusers

2009 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Kent Todd ◽  
Greg Czyszczon ◽  
Julie Wallace Carr ◽  
Casey Pratt
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Grade Point Averages ◽  
Campus Recreation ◽  
Fat Intake ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
User Groups ◽  
Main Effects ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Body mass index (BMI), electronic media (EM) use, International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) scores, selected nutrient intake, smoking, and grade point averages (GPA) were compared between campus recreation (CR) facility users and nonusers at a public, four-year institution in the mid-Atlantic region. Participants (n = 1034) were categorized by CR visits: nonusers, low users (>0 to <1 visit/wk), moderate users (≥1 to <3 visits/wk), or high users (≥3 visits/wk). Significant (p < .05) main effects between user groups were found for BMI, EM use, IPAQ scores, fat intake, smoking, and GPA. High users had better GPA (3.35 vs. ≤3.15 for others), IPAQ scores (8135 MET-min/wk vs. <6800 MET-min/wk for others), and lower fat intake (<30% of total calories vs. >30.9% of total calories for others) than all other groups. High users also had lower BMI (22.8 kg/m2) than moderate users and nonusers (>23.9 kg/m2) and lower EM use (5.56 hr/d) than nonusers (6.55 hr/d). These results indicate that CR visitations are favorably associated with academic achievement and good health.

scholarly journals Combining Academic Advising with a Freshman Orientation Course in an Integrated Baccalaureate–Medical Degree Program: Evaluation of the System

2000 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 16-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dani L. McBeth ◽  
Susan M. Richardson ◽  
Louis L. Cregler ◽  
Jodie Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Academic Advising ◽  
Degree Program ◽  
Grade Point Averages ◽  
First Year ◽  
Freshman Seminar ◽  
Freshman Orientation ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Medical Degree ◽  
Orientation Course ◽  
Students First

The effectiveness of an advising system that combines a freshman seminar course taught by advisors for the students that they advise in a combined baccalaureate–medical degree program was analyzed. Students reported satisfaction with the seminar course, and more than 80% felt that they were more likely to seek out their advisor as a result of participating in this course. After the new advising system was implemented, the number of students receiving an A or B in a required biology course increased from nearly 70% to approximately 80%. In addition, students' first year grade-point averages increased modestly.

scholarly journals Actividad física y consejería en estudiantes universitarios de primero y quinto año de medicina de Bogotá, Colombia

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Gustavo Tovar ◽  
Ángela Rodríguez ◽  
Gabriela García ◽  
José Rafael Tovar
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Private University ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
First Year ◽  
Healthy Patient ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Allocation Of Time ◽  
Main Barrier ◽  
De Medicina

ResumenIntroducción: La inactividad física es el cuarto factor de riesgo para desarrollar una enfermedad no transmisible. La asesoría brindada por el médico depende de sus propios hábitos de vida. Objetivo: Describir los niveles de actividad física y los factores relacionados con la consejería en estudiantes de primero y quinto año de la facultad de medicina de una Universidad privada en Bogotá, Colombia. Materiales y métodos: Estudio descriptivo con 61 estudiantes de primer año y 62 de quinto año de medicina con edades comprendidas entre 18 y 29 años. Se analizaron los datos de un subconjunto de registros, que hacen parte de un archivo mayor de datos obtenido en un estudio de corte transversal, en el que se aplicó la versión en español del cuestionario Healthy Doctor = Healthy Patient. Resultados: Se evaluaron 123 estudiantes de primero y quinto año de medicina. En primer año el 39,3% y en quinto año el 48,8% cumplieron con las recomendaciones de actividad física. Ser inactivo lo reportaron el 21,3% y el 8,1% respectivamente. La falta de tiempo fue la principal barrera para realizar actividad física. La actitud positiva hacia la consejería fue del 100% en el último año. Se observó más sobrepeso en el grupo de quinto año (23,8% hombres y 9.8% mujeres). Conclusión: La proporción de estudiantes de medicina que realizan actividad física es inferior a la observada en la población general y en poblaciones similares de estudiantes de medicina. El análisis de las barreras sugiere que en futuras intervenciones se debe pensar en la adjudicación de un tiempo para su práctica dentro del currículo. Se debe repensar la forma en que las facultades de medicina están abordando el tema de la actividad física, como pilar fundamental de la promoción de la salud.AbstractIntroduction: Physical inactivity is the fourth risk factor for developing a Non transmissible Chronic Disease (NCD). The advice given by the physician depends on people’s own lifestyle. Objective: To describe the levels of physical activity (PA) and factors associated with counseling in students from the first and fifth year of the faculty of medicine at a private university in Bogotá, Colombia. Materials and methods: A descriptive study was made with 61 first-year students and 62 from fifth year of medicine between 18 and 29 years old. The data from a subset of records was analyzed, which are part of a database obtained in a cross-sectional study, in which the Spanish version of the questionnaire Healthy Doctor = Healthy patient was applied. Results: 123 first and fifth year of medicine students were evaluated. In first year 39.3% and in fifth year 48.8% met the recommendations of PA. 21.3% and 8.1 % respectively reported to be inactive. Lack of time was the main barrier to physical activity. Positive attitude toward counseling was 100% in the last year. More overweight was observed in the group of fifth year (23.8% men and 9.8% women). Conclusion: The proportion of medical students who perform PA is lower than those observed in the general population and in similar populations of medicine students. The analysis of the barriers suggests that future interventions should consider the allocation of time to practice it within the curriculum. The way how medical schools are addressing the issue of physical activity must be reviewed as a fundamental pillar of health promotion.

scholarly journals Comparing three screen-based sedentary behaviours’ effect upon adolescents’ participation in physical activity: The ESSENS study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. e0241887
Author(s):  
Arthur Chortatos ◽  
Sigrun Henjum ◽  
Liv Elin Torheim ◽  
Laura Terragni ◽  
Mekdes K. Gebremariam
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Game Playing ◽  
Tv Viewing ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sedentary Behaviours ◽  
Sedentary Activities ◽  
Electronic Game

Background Literature focusing on the association between sedentary behaviours and physical activity has provided equivocal results and has been dominated by TV viewing as the indicator of sedentary behaviour. There is a need for more studies exploring the association between contemporary screen activities and physical activity among youth. Methods A cross-sectional study including 742 adolescents was conducted in 2016. Data were collected at school through an online questionnaire. Regression analyses were used to explore the association between different screen-based sedentary behaviours and participation in physical activity. Results The results showed that those with lower (vs higher) time spent on TV/movie streaming and electronic game playing both on weekdays and weekend days had significantly higher odds of participating in physical activity. There were no significant associations between socializing/surfing online both on weekdays and weekend days and physical activity in adjusted models. Conclusions TV/movie streaming and electronic game playing during both weekdays and weekend days were significantly inversely related with participating in physical activity. Initiatives aimed at reducing screen-based sedentary activities might result in favourable effects on physical activity levels among adolescents.

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