Activity Levels of College Students Enrolled in Physical Activity Courses

Authors

  • Ryan S. Sacko, M.S.
  • Cate Egan, Ph.D.
  • Dan Michael Ph.D.
  • Erin Moore M.S.
  • Nicole Kaysing, M.S.
  • Keith Brazendale, Ph.D.
  • Collin A. Webster, Ph.D.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47779/ajhs.2017.85

Keywords:

accelerometers, university health, physical education, health promotion

Abstract

This study examined the amount of PA (physical activity) students obtain during college PA class-
es and reasons for enrolling in classes. Accelerometers measured PA levels of participants (n=66) in nine
classes (archery, flying-disc, jogging, karate, spinning, swing dance, weight-training, Tai Chi, yoga) across
six time points during one semester. Only one (flying-disc, period 3) of the 54 class periods accumulated
enough PA to meet PA recommendations. Participants indicated reasons (e.g., increase PA) for taking
the courses. Students did not obtain high levels of PA during course meeting times. College PA instructors
should design courses to maximize time spent in PA.

Published

2017-07-01

How to Cite

Sacko, R. S., Egan, C., Michael, D., Moore, E., Kaysing, N., Brazendale, K., & Webster, C. A. (2017). Activity Levels of College Students Enrolled in Physical Activity Courses. American Journal of Health Studies, 32(3). https://doi.org/10.47779/ajhs.2017.85