Environmental Correlates of Physical Activity: Implications for Campus Recreation Practitioners

2008 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nelson Cooper ◽  
Daniel Theriault
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young People ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
College Experience ◽  
Campus Recreation ◽  
Environmental Correlates ◽  
Recreation Opportunities ◽  
Undergraduate Experience ◽  
Current Article ◽  
Recreation Professionals

Recent research has illustrated that young people tend to develop poor physical activity behaviors before the college years and maintain poor behaviors throughout the college experience. The undergraduate experience (ages 18–24) is an opportunity to affirm positive physical activity behaviors. Campus recreation facilities and programs are positioned to contribute to this effort because they provide easily accessible recreation opportunities to students, faculty, and staff. This being the case, campus recreation professionals should consider the factors that encourage and promote physical activity. One set of factors, environmental, might be of particular interest to campus recreation professionals. Although environmental factors are often considered for the purposes of operation and safety, their correlation with physical activity might not be considered as much. The current article presents a literature review of 3 environmental correlates of physical activity: proximity, access, and aesthetics. Implications for campus recreation professionals are also presented.

A Needs Assessment for Physical Activity Programming Based on the Transtheoretical Model

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 202-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shannon Mettling ◽  
Jung-Min Lee ◽  
Ashley Blount ◽  
Danae Dinkel
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Campus Recreation ◽  
Muscle Strengthening ◽  
Midwestern University ◽  
Similar Survey ◽  
Recreation Professionals ◽  
Physical Activity Programming

The purpose of this study was to (a) examine differences between type of physical activity (PA), college, gender, and body mass index (BMI); and (b) explore the needs of college students in regard to PA programming using the Transtheoretical Model (TTM). Students at a Midwestern university completed a PA programming questionnaire and the Stages of Change questionnaire. After exclusions, 535 questionnaires were analyzed. Of those surveyed, 45.6% met aerobic PA guidelines, 38.5% met muscle-strengthening guidelines, half of the students were of normal weight, and the other half were overweight or obese. Males participated in more PA than females in both categories. The greatest percentage of students were in the maintenance stage of the TTM (38.1%). In regard to PA programming, the largest percentage of students wanted more variety in times and styles for cardio and strength classes. Future campus recreation professionals could consider utilizing a similar survey to identify demographics and stage of change to better design PA programs.

Examining Intrinsic Motivations in Campus Intramural Sports

2012 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nelson Cooper ◽  
Phillip A. Schuett ◽  
Heather M. Phillips
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Motivational Factors ◽  
Campus Recreation ◽  
Intramural Sports ◽  
Demographic Groups ◽  
Steep Decline ◽  
Recreation Services ◽  
Recreation Professionals ◽  
The Many ◽  
Gender Groups

Regular physical activity has been shown to decrease the risk of many chronic health problems (Haskell, Lee, Pate et al., 2007). Recent research has shown a steep decline in physical activity as children develop through adolescence and into young adulthood (Sallis, 1993; Stone, McKenzie, Welk, Booth, 1998). Many universities across the country have updated their campus recreation programs and facilities to promote physical activity and healthy living. Overall health and wellness is one of the many benefits offered from campus recreation services. To maximize physical activity outcomes, an assessment of motivations to participate in campus recreation services should be considered. The purpose of this study was to investigate motivational factors that are associated with students' participation in intramural sports and compare these motivations across different demographic groups. The theoretical basis for this study was the Self-Determination Theory (SDT) developed by Deci and Ryan (1985). Motivational factors were measured using a modified version of the Motives for Physical Activity Scale developed by Frederick and Ryan (1993). Data collection occurred during the spring 2005 semester at a university in the southeastern United States. Significant relationships were identified between gender groups. Recommendations for campus recreation professionals are also presented.

Promoting and supporting physical activity and sport among young people in the Republic of Moldova

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 158-164
Author(s):  
Serghei Cebanu ◽  
◽  
Mariana Tutunaru ◽  
Raisa Deleu ◽  
Angela Cazacu-Stratu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young People ◽  
Republic Of Moldova ◽  
The Republic

STUDY OF PARENTS 'ATTITUDES ON FITNESS CHILDREN'S VISITS

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (7) ◽  
pp. 2567-2572
Author(s):  
Ivan Nedelchev
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young People ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Adult Obesity ◽  
Compulsory Schooling ◽  
Strict Diet ◽  
Fitness Training ◽  
First Time ◽  
Active Training ◽  
The Eu

The European report "Bulgaria - Health Profile for the Country 2017" reflects statistics on the obesity and immobilization of young people in the country. Although adult obesity levels are below the EU average, they have increased by 25% since 2008, with statistics showing that among young people they have risen by two-thirds in the 2005-2006 and 2013- 2014 and have reached 20%. Also, more than half of Bulgarian pupils in 1-12 grades (51%) are extremely immobilized, one of the reasons being rare visits to physical education classes and lack of interest in additional sport outside compulsory schooling. Separately, every third grader in Bulgaria has a problem with extra pounds, although in most cases it is the parents who refuse to accept that their child needs change and help, not to mention a strict diet and encouragement to exercise sports. More than 50% of the children who crossed the classrooms for the first time this year in Bulgaria are already having vertebral distortion. Only 3% of Bulgarian teenagers say they sometimes go to the gym because they want to look good and build up muscle mass.However, a positive aspect is that a higher percentage of girls and boys at 15 years of age in Bulgaria report regular physical activity than in other EU countries, although less than 25% report moderate exercise intensive physical activity on a daily basis.This study aims to analyze, on the basis of an authoritative survey, the opinions and the vision of active training parents as to whether their children should be attending fitness training. The survey was conducted within 2 months through an online survey of 21 questions, with a total of 187 active sporting parents. Questions concern both the sporting aspects, the healthy diet and the overall condition of the child, through the eyes of his/her parents.

WAYS TO INCREASE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OF STUDENTS BY USING AN ORGANIZATIONAL AND FUNCTIONAL MODEL AND ITS ASSESSMENT

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Юлия Николаевна Беляева ◽  
Галина Николаевна Шеметова ◽  
Эдуард Андреевич Тян ◽  
Евгения Евгеньевна Врабие ◽  
Владислав Валерьевич Ашевский
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young People ◽  
Functional Model ◽  
Urban Infrastructure

Учитывая задачу, поставленную экспертами ВОЗ, о повышении физической активности населения, авторы изучили уровень физической активности студенческой молодежи, возможности её повышения в условиях городской инфраструктуры, сделали попытку создания организационно - функциональной модели повышения физической активности студенческой молодежи. WHO experts set a goal to increase the physical activity of the population. The authors of the article studied the level of physical activity of students. They suggested ways to improve it in the context of urban infrastructure. The authors made an attempt to create an organizational and functional model for increasing physical activity of young people.

Physical activity and adipokine levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes: A literature review and practical applications

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassane Zouhal ◽  
Navabeh Zare-kookandeh ◽  
Marjan Mosalman Haghighi ◽  
Ali Daraei ◽  
Maysa de Sousa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Practical Applications

scholarly journals Social Media Use Among Young People in China: A Systematic Literature Review

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 215824402110164
Author(s):  
Lian Tang ◽  
Siti Zobidah Omar ◽  
Jusang Bolong ◽  
Julia Wirza Mohd Zawawi
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Young People ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Topics ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Systematic Analysis

The widespread use of social media has promoted extensive academic research on this channel. The present study conducts a systematic analysis of extant research on social media use among young people in China. This systematic literature review aims to identify and bridge gaps in topics, theories, variables, and conceptual frameworks in studies of social media usage among young people in China. The study aims to develop a cause–effect framework that shows the causal relationships among research structures. The PRISMA method is used to review 20 articles drawn from the Scopus and Google Scholar databases. From the analysis, 10 major research topics, eight theories or models, and a complete framework of causal relations emerge. It is recommended that future research on social media should include a greater diversity of types of social media, investigate a wider range of research topics, and adopt different theories or models. Researchers should also implement a more complete and detailed systematic method for reviewing literature on social media research in China.

scholarly journals Creating a Scalable Physical Activity Breaks Resource Through the Multisensory Multilevel Health Education Model: H.Y.P.E. The Breaks!

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. 101S-110S
Author(s):  
Ewelina M. Swierad ◽  
Lori Rose Benson ◽  
Olajide Williams
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Hip Hop ◽  
Classroom Behavior ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
School Day ◽  
Current Article ◽  
Education Model ◽  
Program Components ◽  
Children’S Physical Activity

Physically active children have lower rates of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and depression than their inactive counterparts, and further evidence suggests that integrating physical activity breaks into the school day improves children’s classroom behavior, fitness, and cognitive functions. The current article focuses on the development and implementation of free, scalable, short activity breaks called H.Y.P.E. The Breaks! (Helping Young People Energize)—a series of 2-, 6-, and 10-minute-long dance and hip-hop–based physical activity videos, which can be used in the classroom or at home. H.Y.P.E. The Breaks! is deconstructed through the lens of the multisensory multilevel health education model, which leverages art, culture, and science in the design and implementation of health programs, and highlights the importance of framing and operationalizing program components across the different behavioral levels of influence of the socioecological model. The article also discusses the uptake of H.Y.P.E. The Breaks! during the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, when major declines in children’s physical activity were observed.

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