scholarly journals The profiling of university of Ljubljana students according to their motives for exercise participation

2017 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katja Cerar ◽  
Miran Kondrič ◽  
Joško Sindik
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Additional Data ◽  
Personal Data ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Exercise Participation ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Participation Motives ◽  
The University ◽  
Practical Implications

Abstract Introduction The main research objective is the analysis of the grouping of the students of the University of Ljubljana, with respect to the intensity of different types of exercise participation motives, their gender, discipline and year of study, level of physical activity, status of physical education class, organization of physical activities during study, and place of residence. Methods Data were collected using personal data sheets during enrolling students at the University of Ljubljana. Students completed The Exercise Motivations Inventory (EMI-2), with additional data about sociodemographic parameters. Results The results reveal that the students could be grouped in three distinctive clusters, which can be very clearly explained in terms of the prevalence of exercise participation motives in general. The students grouped in the first cluster have the lowest average values (means) in all exercise participation motives. The students grouped in the second cluster have the profile with moderate means in all exercise participation motives, while the students grouped in the third cluster have the profile with the highest means in all exercise participation motives. Conclusions The results indicate overall higher motivation for physical activity in men. All the sub-samples are different in their relevant features used in clustering (e.g., male students are dominant in life sciences, etc.), which provide a guide both for the explanation of the results obtained and for practical implications.

scholarly journals Active Commuting to University and its Association with Sociodemographic Factors and Physical Activity Levels in Chilean Students

Medicina ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (5) ◽  
pp. 152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaira Barranco-Ruiz ◽  
Carolina Cruz León ◽  
Emilio Villa-González ◽  
Ximena Palma Leal ◽  
Palma Chillón ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Personal Data ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Active Commuting ◽  
Main Mode ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
The University

Background and Objectives: Active commuting to and from university (ACU) could be a strategy to increase physical activity levels (PA) and promote health in young university students. We aimed to a) examine the patterns of commuting to university in Chilean students; b) the association between the mode of commuting to and from university and socio-demographic factors and PA-levels. Materials and Methods: A total of 496 university students (21.6 ± 2.4 years old) from two universities from Valparaíso (central coast of Chile) participated in this study. Personal data, home address, socio-economic status, PA, and the usual mode of commuting to and from the university were self-reported by a questionnaire. The commute distances were objectively measured using Google-Maps-software. Associations were examined using binary logistic regressions. Results: The main mode of commuting was by bus (to university: 55.2% vs. from university: 59.3%; p < 0.001). The least used mode was cycling (1.4% to and from university). Students living >5-km from university were less active commuters than those living in closer distances: (2–5 km, odds ratio (OR): 4.424, 95% and 95% confidence intervals (CI): 2.443–8.011, p < 0.001; 2 km, OR: 143.052, 95% CI: 55.154–371.030, p < 0.001). Students with low PA-levels were less active commuters than those with medium (OR: 1.446; 95% CI: 0.864–2.421; p = 0.160) or higher levels (OR: 1.880; 95% CI: 1.880–1.094; p = 0.022). Students who lived between 2 and 5 km, presented a significant association to be active commuters when they showed medium PA-levels (OR: 5.244, 95% CI: 1.358–20.246; p = 0.016). Conclusions: Chilean university students from Valparaíso are mainly passive commuters using public transport as the main mode of commuting to and from university; longer distances from home to the university are associated with low PA levels. ACU in distances between 2–5 km (mainly walking) could contribute to having medium PA-levels in Chilean university students. Thus, promoting the ACU walking to and from the university in such distances could be an effective strategy to increase the overall PA levels in Chilean university students.

scholarly journals HEALTH ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOURS OF FIRST-YEAR UNIVERSITY OF WARMIA & MAZURY STUDENTS: A CALL FOR IMPLEMENTING HEALTH EDUCATION AT UNIVERSITIES

2013 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-90
Author(s):  
Robert Podstawski ◽  
Elżbieta Wesołowska ◽  
Renata Gizińska ◽  
Andrzej Sołoma
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
First Year ◽  
Health Attitudes ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
The University ◽  
First Year University

Despite the growing interest in health and the abundance of health-promoting programs and campaigns, there is a noticeable lack of such undertakings at colleges and universities. This is worrisome, considering the fact that the first-year of studies is the last phase of education in which it is possible to promote and establish a healthy lifestyle. The purpose of the research was to evaluate the health attitudes and behaviours of first-year university students. A total of 700 first-year male students aged 19-20 attending the University of Warmia & Mazury in Olsztyn (Poland) took part in the study by filling out anonymous questionnaires concerning health behaviours and attitudes regarding physical activity, nutrition, tobacco and alcohol use, stress and pro-health activities. The results indicate that physical activity of the respondents was limited to participation in the obligatory physical education classes during high school and while at university. Moreover, the students were concerned more about personal hygiene and appearance than physical fitness and proper nutrition. The majority of them did not have a regular schedule of meals and did not take vitamin supplements. The percentage of respondents who declared drinking alcohol regularly (once a week) and even every day is quite worrisome. One out of ten students reported losing consciousness multiple times as a result of binge drinking and over a third blacked out at least once during the first few months of their studies. Although only a small margin of the students surveyed can be considered to be addicted to smoking, nearly half of them admitted to smoking occasionally. Although a significant portion of students expressed a fear in stress generating situations during their studies, the majority possessed a very limited knowledge of stress coping methods. The research results indicate a clear need to implement adequate health promoting programs at the university level of education to help counteract the observed negative tendencies. Key words: university male students, health attitudes and habits, physical activity, nutrition, tobacco/alcohol use, stress, pro-health activities.

Gender differences in Body Mass Index and physical activity of students of the University of Tuzla

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Almir Atikovic ◽  
Sanjin Hodzic ◽  
Jasmin Bilalic ◽  
Jasmin Mehinovic ◽  
Amra Nozinovic Mujanovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Female Students ◽  
The Body ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Chronological Age ◽  
The University

AbstractThis study was carried out among undergraduate students at the University of Tuzla (Bosna and Herzegovina) with the objective of examining gender differences in the body mass index (BMI) and the level of Physical Activity (PA) among respondents.This study was conducted to: determine the body mass index (BMI) and the average weekly number of hours of sport activity in the last six months (PA). A research sample was made of female students (n = 330) in the chronological age of 19.3+1.5 yrs, 60.7%, and of male students (n = 213) in the chronological age of 20.0+1.8 yrs, 39.2%.On average, the students (both female and male) spend 5.60 (5.03) hours on physical activity per week. Female students spend 4.05 (4.32) hours, while male students dedicate 8.11 (5.30) hours to physical activities. It can be concluded that in principle the students practice physical activities and recreation, but still 1/5 of all students are inactive. The obtained results for the BMI show that the majority of students are in the zone of normal values: female - 278 (84.2%); male - 157 (73.7%). Correlations between BMI and PA amount to (R = .214; p < 0.01) and (R2 = .046; p < 0.01). The results of the T-test show a more significant statistical variable of differences between female and male students at the level of p < 0.05. In comparison to female students, male students have 2.35 kg/m2 higher BMI, and they are more active in physical activities for 4.06 hours in comparison to women.The focus should be directed to the education of young people, because they can easily adopt healthy habits that should be maintained for life. These results point out the necessity of an integrated approach to prevention and control of risk factors, particularly among youth.

scholarly journals Exercise Participation Motives and Engaging In Sports Activity among University of Ljubljana Students

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 794-799 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katja Cerar ◽  
Miran Kondrič ◽  
Nicolae Ochiana ◽  
Joško Sindik
Keyword(s):  
Sport Participation ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Social Recognition ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Field Of Study ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
Sports Activity ◽  
Exercise Participation ◽  
Participation Motives ◽  
Sports Activities

AIM: The main aim of this study was to examine differences in sport participation motives, the frequency of engaging in sports activities according to gender, region and field of study, but also the association between the incidence of engaging in sports activity and the motivation for sports activity of students at the University of Ljubljana.MATERIAL AND METHODS: Five thousand two hundred seventy-one students completed The Exercise Motivations Inventory (EMI-2), with additional questions about 12 socio-demographic parameters.RESULTS: The results reveal that most of the students are engaged in unorganized sports activities. Male students engage in sports activity more often than female students do. For male students, dominant participation motives are enjoyment, challenge, social recognition, affiliation, competition and strength but also endurance, for female students these are: stress and weight management, revitalisation, ill-health avoidance, positive health, appearance and nimbleness. Gender differences in participation motives are partly reflected also in differences according to the field of study. The correlations between the frequency of engaging in sports activity and the participation motives are mainly statistically significant. We did not find any significant differences in participation motives by region.CONCLUSION: In spite of these discouraging findings, increasing physical activity among students continues to be a national priority.m

scholarly journals Physical and motor development of the students enrolled at the University of Warmia & Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland, in relation to their financial and urbanization status

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 81-89
Author(s):  
Robert Podstawski ◽  
Krzysztof Boryslawski ◽  
Renata Urbanska-Gizinska
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Physical Development ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Permanent Residence ◽  
Motor Fitness ◽  
Motor Tests ◽  
The University

Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess physical and motor development of male students in relation to their place of permanent residence and monthly budget. Material and Methods: The research was conducted in 2012 and involved 361 male students. Physical development was assessed on the basis of the students' body mass and height as well as their BMI. In order to determine the level of motor development, 13 motor tests were applied. Results: It was stated that neither the students' body mass nor their BMI was significantly differentiated by their place of permanent residence or their monthly budget. In the vast majority of motor tests no relationship was observed between the students’ results and the place of permanent residence. Monthly budget was observed to significantly differentiate the level of motor fitness in the majority of motor tests. Conclusions: The students’ monthly budget more significantly than their place of permanent residence affects the students’ physical activity, and in consequence, their motor fitness.

scholarly journals Physical activity, eating habits and tobacco and alcohol use in students of a Catalan university

2018 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 537-541 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vicenç Hernández-González ◽  
Rosa Arnau-Salvador ◽  
Carme Jové-Deltell ◽  
Carme Mayolas-Pi ◽  
Joaquín Reverter-Masia
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Health Habits ◽  
Healthy Habits ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Global Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
The University

Introduction: University populations are considered as vulnerable groups when it comes to acquiring health habits.Objective: The aim of this study is to know the levels of physical activity and health habits of the students of the University of Lleida.Methods: Healthy habits and the practice of physical activity in university students were evaluated through the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ).Results: 600 students from the University of Lleida participated during the period 2014-2015. 30.7% of them smoked, while 96.7% reported alcohol consupmtion, and 75.5% practiced physical activity. More than 62% of male students practiced physical activity between 3 and 7 days a week compared to 33.5% of women (p=0.000). More than 30% of the students ingested fruit every day and 65% did so at least 4 days a week. 19.4% of women and 7.9% of men consumed fruit daily, finding significant differences (p=0.001).Conclusions: 30% of the participant did not meet the minimum recommendations of physical activity. A high percentage of participants have a low fruits and vegetables consumption and a high prevalence of risk of alcohol consumption. An educational intervention by universities is suggested to encourage the practice of healthy habits in students.

scholarly journals Tipologías de estilos de vida en jóvenes universitarios

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Teresa Varela Arévalo ◽  
Andres Felipe Ochoa Muñoz ◽  
Jose Rafael Tovar Cuevas
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Targeted Interventions ◽  
Life Styles ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Lifestyle Questionnaire ◽  
High Level ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship

Introducción: La evidencia actual sobre la relación entre los estilos de vida y las principales problemáticas de salud mundial es amplia, dando cuenta del aumento en las cifras de comportamientos de riesgo y de sus impactos en la salud de la población. Objetivo: Identificar agrupaciones entre los jóvenes matriculados en una universidad privada de Cali, a partir de ocho dimensiones relacionadas con sus estilos de vida. Materiales y métodos: Se aplicó el Cuestionario de Estilos de Vida de Jóvenes Universitarios, que permitió clasificar las prácticas de los jóvenes en saludables y no saludables a 370 estudiantes con edades entre 18 y 25 años. Se utilizaron modelos de regresión para respuesta binaria y una combinación de métodos factoriales con análisis de conglomerados para obtener tipificación de estilos de vida. Se trabajó con ayuda de los paquetes Stats para los modelos de regresión y FactoClass para el análisis multivariado con el software R. Resultados: Fue posible establecer tres conformaciones tipológicas: 1) hombres sin pareja, que no trabajan, con prácticas no saludables en actividad física; 2) mujeres sin pareja, que no trabajan, con prácticas no saludables de actividad física y alto nivel de estrés; 3) mujeres sin pareja, que no trabajan, con prácticas no saludables de actividad física. Conclusiones: Las tipologías encontradas permitirán a la universidad realizar intervenciones focalizadas que consideren las características propias de diferentes tipos de jóvenes, logrando mejores resultados y optimizando los recursos disponibles.AbstractIntroduction: The current evidence on the relationship between lifestyles and the main health problems in the world is wide, taking into account the increase in the numbers of behaviors of risk and their impacts on the health of the population Objetive: The aim of the study was to describe life styles of private college youth from Cali, according to their practices in eight dimensions, and to identify clustering of them. Materials and methods: The study sample consisted of 370 youth with ages between 18 and 25 years, who answered the Lifestyle Questionnaire for University Students - CEVJU-R2, which classifies healthy and unhealthy practices. Regression models for binary response factor and a combination of cluster analysis methods were used. The stats packages for the regression models and FactoClass (10) for multivariate analysis with the R software were used. Results: With binary regression models and combination of multivariate methods, it was possible to find three clusters: 1) men, without couple, not working, with unhealthy physical activity practices; 2) women, without couple, not working, with unhealthy physical activity practices and high level of stress; and 3) women, without couple, not working, with unhealthy physical activity practices. Conclusions: Typologies found will allow the university to make targeted interventions that consider the characteristics of different types of youth, achieving better results and optimizing the available resources.

CONSTRUCTING A DEMONSTRATION VEGETABLE GARDEN

HortScience ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 671f-671
Author(s):  
M. Marutani ◽  
R. Quitugua ◽  
C. Simpson ◽  
R. Crisostomo
Keyword(s):  
Weed Control ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Irrigation System ◽  
Agricultural Science ◽  
Drip Irrigation System ◽  
Vegetable Crops ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Crop Cover ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The University

A demonstration vegetable garden was constructed for students in elementary, middle and high schools to expose them to agricultural science. On Charter Day, a University-wide celebration, students were invited to the garden on the University campus. The purpose of this project was twofold: (1) for participants to learn how to make a garden and (2) for visitors to see a variety of available crops and cultural techniques. Approximately 30 vegetable crops were grown. The garden also presented some cultural practices to improve plant development, which included weed control by solarization, mulching, a drip irrigation system, staking, shading and crop cover. Different types of compost bins were shown and various nitrogen-fixing legumes were displayed as useful hedge plants for the garden.

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