scholarly journals Health-Related Social Control Influences the Physical Activity of College Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 181-187
Author(s):  
Kelly A. Cotter ◽  
Jennifer A. Mendiola
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Social Control ◽  
Level Structure ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Social Partner ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

Objective: To examine the impact of health-related social control tactics on the physical activity behavior of college students. Participants: 110 undergraduates (74% women) recorded their naturalistic behavior across eight consecutive days between March and May of 2010. Methods: A short-term longitudinal daily diary survey examined daily self-reports of received health-related social control (the direct regulation of a target’s health behaviors by a social partner) and minutes engaged in physical activity. Results: Multilevel modeling according to a two-level structure in which observations (Level 1) were nested within individuals (Level 2) revealed that positive social control for exercise (e.g., encouragement) had a positive effect on physical activity participation, both within-persons (intra-individual level) and between-persons (inter-individual level). Negative social control (e.g., nagging) had no effect on physical activity participation. Conclusion: The present results suggest that individuals should employ positive social control tactics when attempting to enhance the physical activity behaviors of college students.

Issues of Health-Related Physical Fitness of the Adult Learner

2021 ◽  
pp. 1515-1536
Author(s):  
Donatus Udochukwu Chukwudo
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Adult Learner ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Health Related

This chapter discussed the importance of physical fitness concerning adult learners' readiness to participate meaningfully in academia. Despite the importance of health-related physical fitness, not many adults seem to have given the issue (physical fitness) the needed attention. The chapter focused on the issues associated with a reduced level of physical activity participation, and the changing modes of transportation, and how the issues could interfere with learning if not addressed — suggestions on how to improve physical fitness while learning constitutes parts of the discussion.

Issues of Health-Related Physical Fitness of the Adult Learner

2020 ◽  
pp. 199-220
Author(s):  
Donatus Udochukwu Chukwudo
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Adult Learner ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Health Related

This chapter discussed the importance of physical fitness concerning adult learners' readiness to participate meaningfully in academia. Despite the importance of health-related physical fitness, not many adults seem to have given the issue (physical fitness) the needed attention. The chapter focused on the issues associated with a reduced level of physical activity participation, and the changing modes of transportation, and how the issues could interfere with learning if not addressed — suggestions on how to improve physical fitness while learning constitutes parts of the discussion.

scholarly journals Trends in physical activity participation and the impact of integrated campaigns among Australian adults, 1997-99

2003 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrian Bauman ◽  
Tim Armstrong ◽  
Joanne Davies ◽  
Neville Owen ◽  
Wendy Brown ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
The Impact

Effects of Exergaming Based Exercise on Urban Children’s Physical Activity Participation and Body Composition

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 992-998 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zan Gao ◽  
Ping Xiang
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Percent Body Fat ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Children’S Physical Activity

Background:Exergaming has been considered a fun solution to promoting a physically active lifestyle. This study examined the impact of an exergaming-based program on urban children’s physical activity participation, body composition and perceptions of the program.Methods:A sample of 185 children’s physical activity was measured in August 2009 (pretest), and percent body fat was used as index of body composition. Fourth graders were assigned to intervention group engaging in 30 minutes exergaming-based activities 3 times per week, while third and fifth graders were in comparison group. Measurements were repeated 9 months later (posttest). Interviews were conducted among 12 intervention children.Results:ANCOVA with repeated measures revealed a significant main effect for intervention, F(1, 179) = 10.69, P < .01. Specifically, intervention children had significantly greater increased physical activity levels than comparison children. Logistic regression for body composition indicated intervention children did not differ significantly in percent body fat change from comparison children, Chi square = 5.42, P = .14. Children interviewed reported positive attitudes toward the intervention.Conclusions:The implementation of exergaming-based program could have a significantly positive effect on children’s physical activity participation and attitudes. Meanwhile, long-term effect of the program on children’s body composition deserves further investigation.

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