Download or read book Effectiveness of a Required Health related Fitness Course on Physical Activity and Dietary Behaviors Among Community College Students written by and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: College students are experiencing increased health risks, and researchers have called for interventions to increase health-promoting behaviors among this population. The purpose of this study was to: (a) evaluate the effectiveness of a required Health-Related Fitness (HRF) course in changing PA and dietary behaviors among community college (CC) students, and (b) explore student perceptions about the effectiveness of HRF curriculum activities in changing behaviors. Pre- and post-semester data were gathered from 76 students enrolled in four HRF courses during one semester on one Texas CC campus. Pre- and post-survey questions included questions from the College Student Health Survey about demographics, PA, and dietary behaviors. Open-ended questions were included on the post-survey to explore student perceptions about the effectiveness of HRF curriculum. Repeated measures Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA) found no significant changes in PA behaviors, but a significant decrease was reported in the use of handheld devices (sedentary behavior). Dietary behaviors produced significant changes in meal patterns, with breakfast eating increasing significantly. Sugar-sweetened beverages also produced significant changes, specifically in the decrease of sports drinks. No significant changes were found in fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption. Repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) found no significant increase in body fat percentage, yet significant increases were reported for weight and body mass index (BMI). Frequency statistics were run on themes developed from the open-ended question responses. A large majority of students (96.1%) felt the HRF course was beneficial due to the information provided and the types of activities they participated in during the class. Suggestions for improvements included increased class workout time and additional examples and preparation methods for healthier foods. Suggestions for sustainability of healthy behaviors included tracking, motivation, support, and continuing education. This study adds to the body of knowledge for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), and results can be used to tailor activities to enhance HRF curricula. This study addresses several of the health education Areas of Responsibility including: assessing health behaviors of college-aged students, evaluating the HRF curricula, conducting research related to health education, and enhancing efforts to advocate for health education in the CC environment.
Download or read book Educating the Student Body written by Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2013-11-13 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physical inactivity is a key determinant of health across the lifespan. A lack of activity increases the risk of heart disease, colon and breast cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, osteoporosis, anxiety and depression and others diseases. Emerging literature has suggested that in terms of mortality, the global population health burden of physical inactivity approaches that of cigarette smoking. The prevalence and substantial disease risk associated with physical inactivity has been described as a pandemic. The prevalence, health impact, and evidence of changeability all have resulted in calls for action to increase physical activity across the lifespan. In response to the need to find ways to make physical activity a health priority for youth, the Institute of Medicine's Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment was formed. Its purpose was to review the current status of physical activity and physical education in the school environment, including before, during, and after school, and examine the influences of physical activity and physical education on the short and long term physical, cognitive and brain, and psychosocial health and development of children and adolescents. Educating the Student Body makes recommendations about approaches for strengthening and improving programs and policies for physical activity and physical education in the school environment. This report lays out a set of guiding principles to guide its work on these tasks. These included: recognizing the benefits of instilling life-long physical activity habits in children; the value of using systems thinking in improving physical activity and physical education in the school environment; the recognition of current disparities in opportunities and the need to achieve equity in physical activity and physical education; the importance of considering all types of school environments; the need to take into consideration the diversity of students as recommendations are developed. This report will be of interest to local and national policymakers, school officials, teachers, and the education community, researchers, professional organizations, and parents interested in physical activity, physical education, and health for school-aged children and adolescents.
Download or read book Effectiveness of an Undergraduate Core Curricula Physical Activity and Obesity Course on Students Health Behaviors written by Randi Weintraub Betts and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Effectiveness of Classroom Vs Web based Lifetime Fitness for Health Lab Instruction on College Students Behavioral and Psychological Physical Activity Orientation written by Marc D. Spaziani and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering courses that promote, encourage, and support physical activity among college students has been an aim of physical education departments for the past century (Sargeant, 1900). Even so, this population has been identified in Healthy People 2010 as a target population segment in need of physical activity intervention. Historically, such coursework has almost exclusively been activity and skill-based, which made it particularly appealing to students who were already active while those who were not physically active generally avoided such courses (Scantling, Strand, Lackey, & McAleese, 1995). Over time, alternative courses and course formats began to evolve, including conceptually-based Lifetime Fitness for Health (LFH) courses (Corbin, 1969). Such courses were designed to promote wellness-related behaviors among college students, including physical activity participation. These courses have increased in popularity over the past 30 years (Hensley, 2001) and are now included by some colleges and universities as part of the students' graduation requirements (Cardinal, Jacques, & Levi, 2002). Some colleges and universities have also begun offering on-line versions of their LFH courses (Conlee, 2000), but little research has been done on the effectiveness of these courses and the influences delivery format (i.e. face-to-face vs. web-based) may have. The purpose of this study was to determine the relative effectiveness of a theoretically-based, LFH course on college students' behavioral and psychological physical activity orientation. The independent variables were course format (i.e., face-to-face vs. web-based vs. control) and time (i.e., baseline and post-intervention). The study was conducted over 10 weeks, using intact groups. The dependent variables were exercise behavior, and self-efficacy, decisional balance, and the behavioral and cognitive processes of change (all from the Transtheoretical Model). Of the initial 151 people enrolled in the study, 109 (72.2%) returned post-intervention questionnaires and were therefore retained in the study. Retention rates did not differ across groups (p>.30). The majority of participants were female (60.3%), Caucasian (81.5%), and held either freshman or sophomore class standing (80.1%). Participants were, on average, 21.3 (SD = 5.7) years old, with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 24.3 (SD=5.4). The majority of participants were in the preparation stage of change (45.7%), followed by maintenance (35.1%), action (12.6%), contemplation (5.3%), and precontemplation (1.3%). Exercise behavior improved significantly over time (p
Download or read book The Effectiveness of an Online Fitness Course written by Karen K. Dennis and published by . This book was released on 2014-08-20 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fitness and Wellness written by Carol K. Armbruster and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With content targeted specifically toward the college-age population, Fitness and Wellness: A Way of Life With HKPropel Access presents evidence-based physical and mental health guidance to point students toward healthy choices that will develop into healthy lifestyles. Authors Carol K. Armbruster, Ellen M. Evans, and Catherine M. Laughlin have more than 80 years of combined health and wellness professional experience, the majority of which has focused on the college population. This enables them to present the material in a contemporary manner that is easily relatable and understood by students. Relevant information on topics such as cardiovascular exercise, strength training, stretching, nutrition, weight management, stress management, substance abuse and addiction, and sexual health will start students on the path to developing a healthy mind and body, which can lead to a better quality of life. Additionally, because Fitness and Wellness: A Way of Life emphasizes behavior modification to develop desired habits, students are armed with the tools they need to make healthy lifestyle changes—for both the present and future: Related online learning tools delivered through HKPropel offer 48 video clips and practical learning activities to provide real-life context to the material Behavior Check sidebars help students integrate health and wellness concepts into their daily lives Now and Later sidebars encourage students to consider how their actions today will affect them in the future The Functional Movement Training section shows exercises to strengthen specific muscles and explains their importance for common activities Infographics, evidence-based tables, and figures illustrate and reinforce key concepts so they are easy to understand The online activities in HKPropel offer students the unique opportunity to engage directly with the content and practice the exercises and strategies presented. In addition to the 48 exercises demonstrating proper exercise technique, lab activities for each chapter will guide students in completing individual assessments, setting goals, and identifying the pros and cons of modifying their behavior. The labs may be assigned by instructors and tracked within HKPropel, and chapter quizzes (assessments) that are automatically graded may also be assigned to gauge student comprehension of the content. The primary goal of Fitness and Wellness: A Way of Life is to provide a personal, evidence-based tool to help students embrace living well. They will learn how to make healthy choices and positive behavior changes to lead and sustain healthier, happier, and more productive lives, now and in the future. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is not included with this ebook but may be purchased separately.
Download or read book Adequacy of Evidence for Physical Activity Guidelines Development written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2007-04-14 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is there a sufficient evidence base for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop a comprehensive set of physical activity guidelines for Americans? To address this question, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) held a workshop titled "Adequacy of Evidence for Physical Activity Guidelines Development" in Washington, DC on October 23-24, 2006, sponsored by HHS. The workshop summary includes the presentations and discussions of more than 30 experts who were asked to consider the available evidence related to physical activity and the general population, as well as special population subgroups including children and adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. The summary provides an overview of the specific issues of relevance in assessing the quality and breadth of the available evidence.
Download or read book Health and Fitness for Life written by Raschel Larsen and published by Chemeketa Press. This book was released on 2022-09-01 with total page 730 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health and Fitness for Life is an introductory college textbook that shows students how to improve their habits related to physical activity, eating, or stress management. With a focus on real-world activities and practices for increasing overall wellness, this book includes grounded examples of practical health-based situations and healthy choices from diverse perspectives that will give students strategies for identifying and improving areas of their health. This book covers the basics of exercise and healthy living, as well as more advanced topics, including: • Cardiorespiratory fitness • Muscular strength and endurance • Flexibility training and mobility • Body composition • Nutrition planning and guidance • Stress management • Chronic and infectious disease • Substance use and abuse • Environmental health This book’s data-driven study of health and fitness is goal-oriented, instructive, and encouraging for students of varying backgrounds and states of wellness. The approach in these pages creates relevant links between guidance from official health organizations and everyday life. There’s something for everyone here, whether you’re looking to improve habits related to physical activity, eating, or stress management, or to better understand your place in the world as a healthy individual. Written by community college health faculty, Health and Fitness for Life blends down-to-earth instructional text with numerous examples of relevant situations and outcomes for students from all demographics.
Download or read book Cumulated Index Medicus written by and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 1014 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Effectiveness of an Online Fitness Course written by Karen Kae Dennis and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Given the current trends of physical inactivity, overweight and obesity rates, and chronic disease prevalence, understanding appropriate levels of physical activity, healthful nutrition, and risk reduction for chronic-disease is crucial. The purpose of this study was to identify perceptions of the effectiveness of an online personal health and fitness course. As the prevalence of online education increases, pedagogies that enhance their effectiveness may be beneficial in reducing the rates of physical inactivity, obesity, and chronic disease. This study investigated the effectiveness of an online personal fitness course in terms of (a) meeting course objectives, (b) enhancing or modifying attitudes and choices related to physical activity, nutrition, and chronic-disease prevention, and (c) Moore's Theory of Interaction, Connectivism, and Andragogy.
Download or read book An Interdisciplinary Approach to Improving Student Physical Activity and Nutritional Behaviors written by A. Carolyn Chappell and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author's abstract: Freshmen are thought to be the most at risk group within the college population exhibiting levels of nutrition and physical activity well below national recommendations for health. PURPOSE: The purpose of the research project was to evaluate the effect of a Healthful Living Residential Interest Group (RIG) program on freshman exercise and nutrition habits, and physical fitness. METHODS: The Healthful Living themed RIG (n=19) within the freshman dormitories served as the intervention group and was compared to a Math themed Residential Interest Group (n=22) and a First Year Experience (FYE) course (n=23) with a physical activity focus similar to the intervention group's FYE course. Questions regarding exercise and nutrition from the American College Health Association's National College Health Assessment, subject height, weight, cardiorespiratory fitness, and percent body fat were assessed at the beginning and end of the fall 2010 semester. Focus groups for the intervention group served as a program evaluation. Four questions addressed student experiences in the Healthful Living RIG (q1), most (q2) and least favorite (q3) aspects of this RIG, and opinions on RIG improvement (q4). RESULTS: Descriptive statistics revealed that overall; the intervention group exhibited more positive nutrition and exercise behaviors than the other two groups. Dependent t-test results revealed that the Healthful Living RIG was the only group that did not significantly increase body mass index or body fat percent. Focus group themes included group closeness (q1), helpfulness (q1), accountability with academics (q2), proximity (q2), conflicts and lack of autonomy with class scheduling (q3), desire for more nonacademic (q4). CONCLUSION: Numerous levels of intervention can be effective in program development for innovative ways to improve or maintain freshman health and fitness.
Download or read book The Effects of a Course in Basic Concepts in Physical Education on Selected Health Attitudes and Behavior of College Freshmen written by Barbara Ann Hamann and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 426 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 2004 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Effects of a Health Program on Dietary Behaviors Physical Activity and Weight Loss in College Students written by Megan A. McCallister and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Index Medicus written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 1938 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vols. for 1963- include as pt. 2 of the Jan. issue: Medical subject headings.
Download or read book An Examination of the Impact of College Level Physical Activity Classes by Race and Ethnicity written by Samantha Shields and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not only is physical activity associated with physical, psychosocial, and cognitive health benefits, but regular physical activity can help prevent the onset of multiple chronic diseases. Conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and depression can be prevented through exercise, yet fewer college students are participating in physical activity than in the past. Additionally, fewer 4-year colleges are enforcing mandatory physical education courses that could potentially bring great health benefits to students. The purpose of this study was to examine differences in physical activity behaviors by race in a sample of college students from a large 4-year university in the northeast. Surveys asked students about physical activity behaviors as well as social media sharing about exercise and wearable device usage. Data was analyzed by SPSS software, where t-tests, correlations, and ANOVAs had significance levels set at p
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Health Psychology written by Howard S. Friedman and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-12-15 with total page 945 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The flaws in today's healthcare systems and practices are well-documented: millions remain far from optimal health due to a variety of psychological and social factors; large numbers of patients do not fully cooperate with medical advice; errors in medical decision-making -- some stemming from flaws in interpersonal relations -- regularly lead to needless suffering and death. Further, the effects of emotions, personality, and motivation on healing are not well incorporated into traditional medical care. The Oxford Handbook of Health Psychology compiles the most relevant scholarship from psychology, medicine, and public health to offer a thorough and authoritative model of the biopsychosocial approach to health. A collection of international contributors addresses all relevant concepts in this model, including its applications to health promotion, health behavior change, and treatment.
