Increasing Walking in College Students Using a Pedometer Intervention: Differences According to Body Mass Index

Jackson, Erica M.; Howton, Amy

doi:10.3200/jach.57.2.159-164

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“…Given the increased prevalence and documented efficacy of utilizing step counts in public health campaigns on college campuses 40 and a variety of other settings, 41 future research is necessary to replicate the present findings documenting the number of steps associated with college students meeting the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans 4 and other relevant PA recommendations. Finally, an area for future research is to examine the health-related sequelae of various durations and intensities of PA throughout students' undergraduate tenure.…”

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confidence: 56%

Accelerometry-Determined Adherence to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Among College Students

Raynor

Jankowiak

2010

American Journal of Health Education

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Background: A need exists to determine whether college students engage in sufficient physical activity (PA) using objective methodology. Purpose: Accelerometry-based activity monitors were used to evaluate adherence to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. Methods: College students (N = 168) wore accelerometers for seven consecutive days. Results: The mean total minutes per day of moderate and vigorous PA were 53.9 minutes and 5.2 minutes, respectively, primarily via short intermittent bouts. When examining PA in bouts lasting the recommended minimum of 10 minutes, the average time spent per day in moderate and vigorous PA dropped to 12.5 minutes and 1.4 minutes, respectively. Thus, only 22.0% of the sample accumulated the recommended minimum of 150 minutes per week of sustained moderate-to-vigorous PA. Discussion: The findings suggest that college students intermittingly accumulate substantial moderate PA via lifestyle activities such as walking, but do not adhere to recommendations for prolonged moderate or vigorous PA. Translation to Health Education Practice: The results indicate that health education practitioners at the collegiate level should educate young adults about the increased efficiency and long-term health benefits of meeting PA recommendations by engaging in sustained moderate and vigorous activities.

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Section: Limitations and Directions For Future Researchmentioning

confidence: 56%

Accelerometry-Determined Adherence to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Among College Students

Raynor

Jankowiak

2010

American Journal of Health Education

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“…The step counts observed in the current study are in agreement with those of other studies in college students. 30,38,52 …”

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Objectively Measured Physical Activity in Patients After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

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Background Returning to a healthy level of physical activity is among the most commonly discussed clinical goals for patients recovering from anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). However, physical activity has not been objectively measured in this population. Purpose To investigate differences in the mean time (min/d) spent in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) as well as the daily step count (steps/d) between patients who underwent ACLR and matched controls. A second purpose was to investigate relationships between MVPA and objective assessments of the daily step count and Tegner and Marx activity scales. Study Design Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods Physical activity was assessed using ActiGraph accelerometers in 33 participants with a history of primary unilateral or bilateral ACLR (mean time from surgery, 27.8 ± 17.5 months; range, 6–67 months) as well as in 33 healthy controls (matched on age, sex, and activity level). Participants wore the accelerometer for 7 days and completed the International Knee Documentation Committee subjective form and the Tegner and Marx activity scales. Independent t tests were used to determine differences in each dependent variable per group. Results Patients who underwent ACLR spent less time in MVPA (ACLR: 79.37 ± 23.95 min/d; control: 93.12 ± 23.94 min/d; P = .02) and had a lower daily step count (ACLR: 8158 ± 2780 steps/d; control: 9769 ± 2785 steps/d; P = .02) compared with healthy matched controls. However, the Marx (ACLR median: 11.0 [interquartile range (IQR), 7–14]; control median: 12.0 [IQR, 8–13]; P = .85) and Tegner (ACLR median: 6.0 [IQR, 5–8]; control median: 7.0 [IQR, 6–8]; P = .12) scores did not differ between the groups, and no relationships were observed between objectively measured physical activity and scale measures (P > .05), except for a moderate relationship between the Tegner score and daily step count in the ACLR group (r = 0.36, P = .04). Only 24% of patients who underwent ACLR met the guideline of 10,000 steps per day compared with 42% of controls. Conclusion Patients who underwent ACLR spent less time in MVPA and had a lower daily step count compared with highly matched controls (age, sex, and activity level) with no history of knee injuries. This was true despite being similar in activity levels, which brings into question the utility of the Tegner and Marx activity scales.

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“…Previous interventions with college students suggest this format can be successful. 45–47 Participants in our study also recommended classes incorporate the health and science side of diet and physical activity, focus on local foods, and include skill-building experiences. A few diet interventions have included similar types of strategies 25,48 and found them impactful.…”

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Diet and Physical Activity Intervention Strategies for College Students

Martinez

Harmon

Nigg

et al. 2016

Health Behavior and Policy Review

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Increasing Walking in College Students Using a Pedometer Intervention: Differences According to Body Mass Index

Abstract: These results support the effectiveness of a pedometer intervention to increase walking in college students. Health benefits other than weight management should be emphasized to maximize the effects for all students.

Cited by 40 publications

References 23 publications

Accelerometry-Determined Adherence to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Among College Students

Accelerometry-Determined Adherence to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Among College Students

Objectively Measured Physical Activity in Patients After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Diet and Physical Activity Intervention Strategies for College Students

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