A Multivariate Study of Determinants of Vigorous Physical Activity in a Multicultural Sample of College Students

Hall, Arlene E.; Kuga, Donna J.; Jones, Dennis F.

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“…Given that ACHA has attempted to increase university student's PA for more than a decade (24), it is important to track student's PA changes during their time in higher education so that ACHA can monitor the effects of PA interventions implemented on campus, if any (24). Tracking student's PA changes can also provide universities with the information needed for early identification of students who are in need of effective interventions (12,18,31). Although the data in this study are cross sectional, the result of the weekly strength exercise frequency change by year in university can still provide fundamental information concerning student strength exercise pattern changes when they are at the university.…”

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Association of Weekly Strength Exercise Frequency and Academic Performance Among Students at a Large University in the United States

Keating

Castelli²,

Ayers

2013

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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The study aimed to examine (a) the association between weekly strength exercise frequency and grade point average (GPA), and (b) the demographic characteristics of weekly strength exercise frequency among undergraduate students at a large southern state university in the United States. Health behavior data (N = 1125) collected by the American College Health Association at the university in 2008 were analyzed. Analysis of variance was used to investigate weekly strength exercise frequency differences in GPA, sex, ethnicity, and year in university. The results revealed that those who more frequently engaged in strength exercise had significantly higher GPA. There was a significant difference in weekly strength exercise frequency by sex and ethnicity. Findings suggest that regular engagement in strength exercise may not only have physical health benefits but is also associated with academic achievement in high education. There is a need to further investigate the mechanism of strength exercise on GPA among university students.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Association of Weekly Strength Exercise Frequency and Academic Performance Among Students at a Large University in the United States

Keating

Castelli²,

Ayers

2013

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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“…First, men are more likely to participate in athletics than women (Hall et al, 2002; Lipscomb, 2007). Second, men perform more physical activity than women and view physical activity as part of their self-schema (Hall et al, 2002; Harrison et al, 1999). Third, men are more likely to be socialized to play sports because of ideas about masculinity (Connell, 2001; Messner, 2009).…”

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Race, sport and social mobility: Horatio Alger in short pants?

Mackin

Walther

2011

International Review for the Sociology of Sport

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This article addresses sport as a vehicle of social mobility for athletes of all racial backgrounds. Utilizing two waves of the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, we test two sociological models. The zero-sum model argues that any time spent on sports takes away from time that could be spent on academics, hindering performance in school and ultimately mobility. The developmental model suggests that participation in sport contributes in a variety of ways to the performance of student-athletes in school and in the labor market. We operationalize social mobility by years of education and educational attainment. We find limited support for the developmental model. The results indicate white men and African American men who participate at low and high-levels benefit. Sport participation has no statistically significant influence upon years of education and educational attainment for Hispanic men. We use a Heckman selection model and find that self-selection occurs among (American) football players. We conclude by suggesting future research.

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“…The lack of access to exercise facilities includes more than proximity; cost, membership qualifications, and transportation to the facility challenge exercise engagement (DiPietro, 2001;King, Rejeski, & Buchner, 1998). Concerns about safety-including fear of crime, poor weather, and unsuitable terrain-can weigh heavily on exercise decisions, especially for older adults (Hall, Kuga, & Jones, 2002;Sherwood & Jeffery, 2000;Stutts, 2002;Tergerson & King, 2002;Zhu, Timm, & Ainsworth, 2001). Individuals often are more motivated to engage in outdoor activity when a neighborhood or community exercise environment is accessible, aesthetically pleasing, well-lit, and safe from crime (Brownson et al, 2001;Marcus, 1995;Owen, Humpel, Leslie, Bauman, & Sallis, 2004).…”

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Determinants of Exercise Among Older Female Heart Attack Survivors

Traywick¹,

Schoenberg

2008

J Appl Gerontol

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Despite the well-known health benefits associated with regular daily physical activity, most Americans do not engage in sufficient exercise. Of particular concern are the low levels of exercise among older women, who have a heightened risk of adverse cardiovascular events. To improve our understanding of the determinants of exercise among this particularly vulnerable population, the authors undertook face-to-face interviews with 45 women who had survived a heart attack (age range = 48-88, M = 73). Upon completion of standard qualitative analytic procedures, several themes emerged as influential in shaping exercise behavior. There were multiple and connected determinants of exercise, including cognitive factors (competing demands, perceived health maintenance), life course issues (exercise as inappropriate given traditional gender expectations, positive lifelong experiences with exercise), and social and ecological environment determinants (social support, weather-related barriers). Enhancing exercise requires addressing these multifaceted and complex barriers faced by older women. Specific recommendations are provided.

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A Multivariate Study of Determinants of Vigorous Physical Activity in a Multicultural Sample of College Students

Cited by 8 publications

References 23 publications

Association of Weekly Strength Exercise Frequency and Academic Performance Among Students at a Large University in the United States

Association of Weekly Strength Exercise Frequency and Academic Performance Among Students at a Large University in the United States

Race, sport and social mobility: Horatio Alger in short pants?

Determinants of Exercise Among Older Female Heart Attack Survivors

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