Download or read book A Needs Assessment for Physical Activity Programming on a College Campus Based on the Transtheoretical Model written by Shanon Mettling and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to assess the levels of physical activity and explore the needs of college students in regard to physical activity programming using the Transtheoretical Model (TTM). Six hundred and fifty-nine students at a Midwestern university completed a physical activity programming questionnaire and the Stages of Change questionnaire. After exclusions, 535 questionnaires were used for analysis. Descriptive statistics, frequencies, chi-square tests and Spearman's rank order correlation coefficients were used to analyze survey results. Of the students surveyed, 45.6% met aerobic physical activity guidelines and 38.5% met muscle-strengthening activity guidelines. Males participated in more physical activity than females in both categories. The greatest percentage of students was in the Maintenance stage of the TTM (38.1%). In regard to physical activity programming, the largest percentage of students wanted more variety in times and styles for cardio and strength classes. Programming efforts are needed to increase the percentage of females meeting guidelines. Future research could explore the effectiveness of utilizing TTM stage-matched programming strategies to improve college students' physical activity levels.
Download or read book Health Promotion Programs written by Carl I. Fertman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-02-23 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An incisive, up-to-date, and comprehensive treatment of effective health promotion programs In the newly revised Third Edition of Health Promotion Programs: From Theory to Practice, health and behavior experts Drs. Carl I. Fertman and Melissa Grim deliver a robust exploration of the history and rapid evolution of health promotion programs over the last three decades. The authors describe knowledge advances in health and behavior that have impacted the planning, support, and implementation of health promotion programs. With thoroughly updated content, statistics, data, figures, and tables, the book discusses new resources, programs, and initiatives begun since the publication of the Second Edition in 2016. "Key Terms" and "For Practice and Discussion Questions" have been revised, and the authors promote the use of health theory by providing the reader with suggestions, models, boxes, and templates. A renewed focus on health equity and social justice permeates much of the book, and two significant health promotion and education events- the HESPA ll study and Healthy People 2030- are discussed at length. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to health promotion programs, including the historical context of health promotion, settings and stakeholders for health promotion programs, advisory boards, and technology disruption and opportunities for health promotion. Comprehensive explorations of health equity and social justice, including dicussions of vulnerable and underserved population groups, racial and ethnic disparities in health and minority group engagement. Practical discussions of theory in health promotion programs, including foundational theories and health promotion program planning models. In-depth examinations of health promotion program planning, including needs assessments and program support. Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students studying public health, health administration, nursing, and medical research, Health Promotion Programs: From Theory to Practice is also ideal for medical students seeking a one-stop resource on foundational concepts and cutting-edge developments in health promotion programs.
Download or read book Cross cultural Comparison of College Students Physical Activity Behaviors in the US and ROC Using Transtheoretical Model Constructs written by Sharon Chai Flath and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This was a cross-cultural comparative study that examined college students' physical activity behavior in both the United States and the Republic of China on the basis of the full Transtheoretical Model (TTM) of behavior change. Although current investigations do support TTM as a powerful model of physical activity behavior change, there remains a need for examining other variables and constructs relative to those proposed in TTM. From a health promotion planning or intervention perspective, the integration of some of the PRECEDE and PROCEED (PRE) constructs might provide unique insight into physical activity behavior. A total of 1,132 participants were recruited into this study, with 531 coming from Taiwan and 601 coming from the U.S. In spite of similar recruitment techniques, demographical data indicated that the participants from Taiwan were older and had lower BMIs than those in the United States. They also spent more time sifting in comparison to their American counterparts. The scales and subscales used in this study were completed in the participants' native language (i.e., Chinese or English). Prior to their use in this study, all of the questionnaires were translated into Chinese using a multiple-step methodology, including back translation, and they were found to have reasonable internal consistency. Results showed that the best predictive model for the stages of physical activity behavior change was based on concomitants coming from both TTM and PRE together. Specifically, the variables that contributed the most to the participants' stage of change for physical activity classification in a stepwise analysis, in order of entry, were the behavioral processes of change, predisposing, nationality, cognitive processes of change, and gender. The overall classification accuracy was 49%. Other than the maintenance stage (66%-68% classification accuracy), this study found that the preparation stage (65.5%- 70.4% classification accuracy) was especially reliably predicted, which suggests that preparation stage might be less transitory than previous thought. Furthermore, the concurrent validity of the stage of change measure used in this study was significantly related to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). This is the first application of IPAQ in Taiwan and the results of the present study support its continued use as a physical activity measure within a new country. As nationality was a key concomitant of stage of change classification, the present study suggests there may be a need for more non-Eurocentric research with TTM before concluding that behavior change strategies and techniques hypothesized in the model (e.g., behavioral and cognitive processes of change decisional balance, and self-efficacy) are fully generalizable in physical activity behavior change interventions using mixed culture samples. Likewise, there may be some unique contributions to such interventions by incorporating constructs from a broader health promotion planning or intervention model.
Download or read book The Influence of Health Assessments on Motivating College Students to Become More Physically Active written by Keith Lawrence McKelphin and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Motivating individuals has become a major initiative in higher education, and many different strategies are being implemented on campuses. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of health assessments on motivating college students to become more physically active. The research aimed to interpret the knowledge gained from an individual's health assessments as an effective strategy. The knowledge gained can be used to assist the college-aged population in adopting active lifestyles that will lower their health risks. The researcher used the self-determination theory to examine community college students' motivation to be physically active; the transtheoretical model of change and the social cognitive theory were used to assess physical activity behavior. The participants in this study were students enrolled in the Health and Personalized Fitness course at a Mid-Atlantic community college. The researcher used quasi-experimental, pretest-posttest, nonequivalent comparison group design. An analysis of covariance was used, with the pretest as the covariate, to determine whether a statistically significant difference occurred in posttest levels for stage of change, self-regulation, and self-efficacy. No statistically significant difference in the posttest levels of physical exercise self-efficacy and motivation was found between college students taking the health assessment (treatment or program group) and those not taking the assessment (comparison group). The students taking the health assessment exhibited a significant reduction in body fat percentage, and a significant enhancement in the levels of VO2 MAX before and after the course. Additionally, analysis indicated that students who received the health assessment reported more significant changes to their stage of change than students who did not receive the health assessments.
Download or read book Evaluation of a Community based Physical Activity Campaign Via the Transtheoretical Model written by Miles Mark Mettler and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Transtheoretical Model written by Karen Shockley and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Transtheoretical Model and Its Application to Physical Activity Worksite Health Promotion Programs written by Kari Eckheart and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An Application of the Transtheoretical Model to Physical Activity written by Betsy Sue Barrett and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 1006 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ready Notes to Accompany The Psychology of Physical Activity written by Albert V. Carron and published by McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages. This book was released on 2003 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is a ground-breaking and comprehensive text devoted solely to the discussion of exercise psychology. Exploring all areas of personal motivation, the benefits of exercise, and the theories, pioneers, and ongoing research, it prepares the exercise science professional for future career opportunities in the pubic and private sector." --McGraw Hill.
Download or read book The Patterns of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors Among University Students written by Ho Han (Ph. D.) and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insufficient physical activity and prolonged sedentary behaviors among college students are primary public health concerns. The present research seeks to 1) estimate the patterns of physical activity and sedentary behaviors performed outside of a physical education (PE) course among university students, 2) develop and validate assessments for understanding the stages and processes of sedentary behavior change, and 3) examine the association between physical activity status and estimates of sedentary behaviors derived from the abovementioned assessments. A convenience sample of 225 university students aged 18 to 24 years and enrolled in a weight training course was recruited. In order to measure the amounts of time spent in physical activity and sedentary behaviors, accelerometer and self-administered questionnaires were used. Because most estimates of physical activity and sedentary behaviors were not normally distributed, nonparametric statistical tests were primarily used. More than half of the students in a weight training course did not achieve the recommended aerobic physical activity levels, and the amount of time spent in physical activity and sedentary behaviors beyond their class times did not significantly differ from those who were not involved in any PE courses. In addition, a significant difference in accelerometer-derived moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity was found by gender and by days of the week. The results indicated that the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) was successfully applied to sedentary behaviors. Strong concurrent and construct validity was found compared to objectively measured sedentary time and other TTM constructs, respectively. The TTM questionnaire for sedentary behaviors also demonstrated high internal consistency and test-retest reliability over two weeks. The findings suggest that the TTM questionnaires for sedentary behaviors are acceptable to use when targeting a reduction in sedentary behaviors in theory-based interventions. A majority of the participants were in the stages of precontemplation, contemplation, or preparation and differences in men and women by stages were shown. There were also gender differences with regards to processes of change. No associations were found between physical activity and sedentary behaviors. This research supports the necessity of additional encouragement to participate in regular physical activity outside of PE class. Further, findings demonstrate the success of applying the TTM to sedentary behaviors.
Download or read book Physical Activity Assessments for Health related Research written by Greg Welk and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2002 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: And examples -- References -- Construct validity in physical activity research / Matthew T. Mahar and David A. Rowe -- Definitional stage -- Confirmatory stage -- Theory-testing stage -- Summary -- References -- Physical activity data : odd distributions yield strange answers / Jerry R. Thomas and Katherine T. Thomas -- Overview of the general linear model and rank-order procedures -- Determining whether data are normally distributed -- Application of rank-order procedures -- Data distributions and correlation -- Extensions of GLM rank-order statistical procedures -- Summary -- Endnote -- References -- Equating and linking of physical activity questionnaires / Weimo Zhu -- What is scale equating? -- Equating methods -- Practical issues of scale equating -- Remaining challenges and future research directions -- Summary -- References.
Download or read book Application of the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change to Physical Activity Behavior in a College Education Course written by Dawn R. Vogler and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Community and Public Health Nursing written by Rosanna DeMarco and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2023-10-06 with total page 1172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Utilizing evidence-based practice with a strong populations-focus to guide quality performance improvements, Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice, 4th Edition, delivers an approachable, up-to-date primer for confident nursing practice in community and public health settings. This engaging, highly visual text clarifies the link between data and clinical decision-making, training students to gather, assess, analyze, apply, and evaluate essential evidence for effective practice decisions and care planning while cultivating the critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills essential to applying the nursing process to populations rather than individuals. Enhanced throughout with updated content and learning tools, this new edition ensures complete preparation for the challenges students will encounter as they care for individuals, families, and groups in the community.
Download or read book Lifestyle Physical Activity Program and Forward Movement Through the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change Among Worksite Employees written by Amy Marie Weiler and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Effectiveness of Applying the Transtheoretical Model to Improve Physical Activity Behavior of University Students written by Jinda Boonchuaykuakul and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study was divided into three stages. The first phase of the study aimed to examine factors influencing the students' participation in physical activity. Eight female and male university students participated in the focus group. It was found that the participants' perceived benefits of physical activity were physical, psychological and social. Their perceived barriers to physical activity included both internal and external factors. Peer groups and family were found to be influential factors in the participants' decision to engage in physical activity. The second phase was designed to investigate 1,464 Thai university students' stages of change based on the Transtheoretical model (TTM) in relation to physical activity behavior. Regarding the stages of change, 19.6% of the participants were in the Precontemplation stage, 21.8% in the Contemplation stage, 44.2% in the Preparation stage, 8.9% in the Action stage, and 5.5% in the Maintenance stage. The majority of participants' BMI statuses were normal. There were significant differences in response according to gender and BMI status, gender and stages of change, and BMI status and stages of change. The third study used a pre-post randomized control group design to determine the effectiveness of the TTM-based intervention in improving physical activity behavior among university students. 210 freshman students, who classified in Precontemplation, Contemplation and Preparation stages, were randomly assigned to either experiment or control groups in each stage. The students in the experimental group received an eight-week stage-matched intervention, while the students in the control group participated in physical education activity classes. At the follow-up stage, the students in the experiment group significantly improved their scores compared to the baseline in all of the study variables (Stages of Change, Self-Efficacy, Pros, Cons, and Experiential and Behavioral Processes of Change). It was also found that students in the experimental group had higher improvement in Stages of Change, Self- Efficacy, Pros, Experiential and Behavioral Processes of Change, and perceived fewer Cons to physical activity. There were significant differences found in Processes of Change and Physical Activity Levels across Stages of Change, but not in other variables. The results of this study indicated that stage-matched intervention can be an effective means of increasing participation in physical activity among university students.
Download or read book The Effects of a Transtheoretical Model Physical Activity Intervention Program on the Physical Activity Behavior of Female Adolescents written by Andrea Lyle Metzker and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
