Quality College and University Instructional Physical Activity Programs Contribute to <i>Mens Sana in Corpore Sano</i>, “The Good Life,” and Healthy Societies

Cardinal, Bradley J.

doi:10.1080/00336297.2017.1320295

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“…While smartphone apps may provide some intrinsic motivation, research has suggested that incorporating technology into higher education settings should be done cautiously and deliberately by assessing the needs and resources of the institution as well as clearly defined objectives [32]. Given the potential for physical education and physical activity programs in colleges and universities to impact the student and faculty/staff population [33], it seems appropriate that smartphone apps be incorporated to enhance these programs and that they are designed at the institutional level to account for the college/university environments that impact individual behavior in order to improve sustainability [34]. It will be important for future smartphone app development to incorporate collaboration between app developers, college/university administrators and student health care providers, and local public health practitioners specializing in behavior change strategies in relation to physical activity.…”

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Smartphone Use and Physical Activity among College Students in Health Science-Related Majors in the United States and Thailand

Penglee

Christiana

Battista

et al. 2019

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Smartphone use among college students is prevalent across the world. Recently, research has begun to investigate the relationship between smartphone use and physical activity. This study examined the amount of time spent using a smartphone and the physical activity (PA) levels among college students majoring in health science-related disciplines in the United States (US) and Thailand. Using convenience sampling, college students in the US (n = 242) and Thailand (n = 194) completed an online survey, in Fall 2016, assessing smartphone usage and PA. Data were analyzed using chi-square tests and two-way ANOVA (p < 0.05). US students reported more days per week ( U = 15,150.0 , p = 0.00 , r = 0.33 ) and greater duration of PA ( U = 11,234.0 , p = 0.00 , r = 0.33 ) than Thai students while Thai students used smartphones more per day than US students ( U = 13,137.5 , p = 0.00 , r = 0.40 ). No difference existed for years of smartphone use ( U = 22,207.0 , p = 0.27 ). Greater smartphone use per day inversely related to days per week of engaging in PA among Thai students ( X 2 ( 3 ) = 10.55 , p = 0.01 , ε 2 = 0.06 ), but not among US students ( X 2 ( 3 ) = 2.39 , p = 0.50 ). The high smartphone use among college students, especially in Thailand, may be a barrier to PA as well as a strategy for PA promotion in higher education settings. Research should examine the best techniques for smartphone application development to promote PA in college settings.

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Smartphone Use and Physical Activity among College Students in Health Science-Related Majors in the United States and Thailand

Penglee

Christiana

Battista

et al. 2019

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“…In the light of clear evidence regarding the physical and emotional health benefits that correspond to regular exercise participation in young adulthood (Calamidas and Crowell, 2018; Cardinal, 2017; Wippold et al, 2018), it is important to examine factors that promote or inhibit regular exercise participation among college students. With increased autonomy, academic and work responsibilities, college is an important time when individuals make choices about health habits that are important for the establishment of adult health behaviours (Palfai and Ralston, 2011; Wright and Palfai, 2012).…”

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Perspectives on exercise participation among Canadian university students

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Easty

Sewell

et al. 2019

Health Education Journal

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Objective:University has been identified as an important time to develop exercise habits. The aim of this study was to examine factors that enhanced exercise participation among a diverse set of undergraduate students and their perceived facilitators as well as barriers to exercising regularly.Setting:A large public university in one of the largest and most ethno-culturally diverse regions of Canada.Method:A mixed-methods design was employed to examine factors associated with regular exercise participation among diverse Canadian undergraduate students ( N = 477). Survey data were analysed using logistic regression analyses to predict regular exercise participation. In addition, six focus group sessions explored barriers and facilitators to regular engagement in exercise ( n = 41).Results:Survey findings indicated that being male, having a parent that attended college, and religious affiliation were predictive of exercising regularly. Thematic analysis of qualitative findings highlighted the complex roles that religion, intimidation, peer support and priority-setting played in college students’ exercise participation.Conclusion:Findings can inform ongoing strategies to promote exercise participation in early adulthood, particularly among diverse college students.

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“…The percentage of students participating in physical education courses as part of graduation requirements has been reduced in the higher education sector over the past 150 years (Cardinal, 2017). Academic stress, loads, and commitments are some of the perceived barriers for university students to participate in physical activities, as referred to by relevant studies (Thomas et al, 2019).…”

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“…This model aligns with The International Charter of Physical Education and Sport (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, 2015) and Quality Physical Education (McLennan and Thompson, 2015) in valuing education through sports, such as fairness, team building, equality, discipline, inclusion, perseverance, and respect. Earlier systematic reviews revealed that most sport education studies were conducted in the sectors of primary and secondary education (Bessa et al, 2019;Hastie et al, 2011;Wallhead and O'Sullivan, 2005). In the sector of tertiary education, Sport Education could improve the physical, affective and cognitive domains of university students, which include aerobic fitness levels (Wahl-Alexander and Chomentowski, 2018), higher enjoyment (André and Hastie, 2017), social cohesion (Jenkins and Alderman, 2011), game performance and content knowledge (Layne and Yli-Piipari, 2015;Pritchard et al, 2019).…”

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Predictors of Physical Activity Levels in University Physical Education Implementing Sport Education

Choi¹,

Sum²,

Leung³

et al. 2021

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By adopting Sport Education into the university context, this study examined how lesson content and teacher interaction contribute to university students’ physical activity levels during physical education lessons. Following a continuing professional development workshop, a 10-week Sport Education season was designed collaboratively and implemented at a university, taking into account the university’s facilities. This study used the momentary time sampling tool, System for Observing Fitness Instruction Time, in which eight teachers and 202 students (72% male) were videotaped in 156 lessons. The data on physical activity levels, lesson content, and teacher behavior were collected and analyzed. The student-participants engaged in an average of 38.77 (±18.78) moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) minutes which did not meet the recommendation of 50% lesson time. Findings of hierarchical linear regression indicated that knowledge (β = 0.29) and general content (β = 0.29) contributed to the sitting physical activity while skill practices (β = 0.25) and gameplay (β = 0.38) predicted the MVPA. Practical implications of utilizing the features of Sport Education in boosting the intensity of activities are discussed, especially team affiliation, formal competition, and record keeping. Further investigations are proposed on the interaction of gameplay content and teacher behavior with larger sample size.

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Quality College and University Instructional Physical Activity Programs Contribute to Mens Sana in Corpore Sano, “The Good Life,” and Healthy Societies

Cited by 22 publications

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Smartphone Use and Physical Activity among College Students in Health Science-Related Majors in the United States and Thailand

Smartphone Use and Physical Activity among College Students in Health Science-Related Majors in the United States and Thailand

Perspectives on exercise participation among Canadian university students

Predictors of Physical Activity Levels in University Physical Education Implementing Sport Education

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