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David C. Barney; Katie Gurney; Francis T. Pleban; Jemel Gishe – Physical Educator, 2024
Physical education (PE) has the potential to educate students to spend a lifetime in physical activity. An up-and-coming activity that has this potential of lifetime activity is Spike Ball. Generally, Spike Ball is played with four players with teams of two. The ball is put into play and the players can move anywhere they want. The objective is to…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Music, Physical Activities, Team Sports
Melanie L. Sartore-Baldwin; Bhibha M. Das – Journal of American College Health, 2024
Objective: To investigate the physical activity levels of students enrolled in a standard fitness walking class versus a service-learning dog walking class. Participants: College students (N = 65) from a university in the Southeastern United States (71% female; 85% White; 72% seniors). Methods: Students wore NL-1000 pedometers twice a week for 50…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, College Students, Physical Fitness, Service Learning
Tanga, Suparsh – ProQuest LLC, 2023
Purpose: This study examined whether there was a significant negative relationship present between engaging in physical activity and the variables of anxiety sensitivity and self-esteem. In addition, it was determined whether aerobic exercise, anaerobic exercise, or stretching exercises were most strongly correlated with anxiety sensitivity and…
Descriptors: Correlation, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Self Esteem
Yangyang Deng; Yongju Hwang; Taewoo Kim; Sami Yli-Piipari – Journal of American College Health, 2024
Objective: The objective of this study was to examine changes in freshman students' objectively measured body mass index (BMI), physical activity (PA), and dietary behaviors (consumption of trans fats, sugars, and added sugars) during their first college semester. Methods: Twenty-eight participants (18.32 ± 2.2) completed the dietary (ASA24-US)…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Body Composition, Physical Activity Level, Eating Habits
Sunghae Park; Yeonjae Kim – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2025
Purpose: This study aimed to explore the educational necessity of physical activity (PA) education in children by examining the perceptional changes of preservice childhood teachers regarding PA education in children. Method: A total of 18 preservice childhood teachers, who participated in PA education classes, were analyzed according to their…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Health Promotion, Preservice Teachers, Early Childhood Teachers
Kari Lynn Shimmin – ProQuest LLC, 2024
The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which first-year college students' perceptions of their high school physical education experiences have influenced their current levels of physical activity and enjoyment of physical activity. This study provided information on the activities included in high school physical education…
Descriptors: High School Students, Physical Education, Physical Activity Level, College Freshmen
Clancy M. Seymour; Jeffrey Lindauer; Stephen Harvey – Physical Educator, 2025
The literature regarding K-12 student experiences in physical education (PE) has long identified issues regarding curriculum and social justice. While the multi-activity (MA) or physical-education-as-sport techniques approach continues to be used in many PE programs around the world, the Tactical Games (TG) model has been shown to be effective in…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Elementary School Students, Secondary School Students, Physical Activities
Hakan Tas; Oguzhan Yolcu; Irmak Hürmeriç Altunsöz; Ahmet Yildirim – Physical Educator, 2024
The purpose of this study was twofold: 1) to examine the effect of physical activity and public health course on perceived exercise benefits/barriers, stages of exercise behavior change, and technology dependence of undergraduate students, and 2) to explain how the physical activity and public health course supports undergraduate students in terms…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Public Health, Exercise, Barriers
Edwin Gustavo Estrada-Araoz; Jhemy Quispe-Aquise; Guido Ayay-Arista; Gilber Chura-Quispe; Neil Anthony Quipo-Conde; Freddy Abel Rivera-Mamani; Maribel Mamani-Roque – Educational Process: International Journal, 2025
Background/purpose. Regular physical activity is important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and preventing various chronic diseases. However, despite its well-documented benefits, many people encounter multiple barriers to participating in it. The present research aimed to analyze the perceived barriers to physical activity in a sample of…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, College Students, Barriers
The Impact of Moderate Physical Activity and Student Interaction on Retention at a Community College
Prial, Anne; Zhu, Xihe; Bol, Linda; Williams, Mitchell R. – Journal of American College Health, 2023
Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of a voluntary walking program that combined moderate physical activity and student interaction on student retention at a community college. Methods: A sample of 69 students at a suburban community college voluntarily joined a walking program and logged the number of minutes they…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, School Holding Power, Community College Students, Physical Activities
Jhonatan Wélington Pereira Gaia; Paulo Henrique Amorim Marinho; Rodrigo Weyll Ferreira; Daniel Alvarez Pires – American Journal of Health Education, 2024
Background: Physical activity (PA) has been associated with decreased symptoms of depression and anxiety in the general population, but more consistent evidence is needed in the university population. Purpose: Investigate the association between physical activity and depressive and anxiety symptoms in undergraduates. Methods: 100 university…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Depression (Psychology), Anxiety, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
Daniels, Bryce T.; Human, Ashton E.; Gallagher, Kaitlin M.; Howie, Erin K. – Journal of American College Health, 2023
Objective: To examine the relationships between contexts of physical activity, grit, and GPA in a college population. Participants: 875 Undergraduate students from a large, southern university participated between October 2018 and March 2020. Methods: Participants completed an electronic survey evaluating physical activity and grit. The university…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Physical Activity Level, Physical Activities, Academic Achievement
Littleberry, Alysse; Amruthapuri, Rahul; Taverno Ross, Sharon E.; Hunter, India; Documét, Patricia I. – Journal of American College Health, 2023
Objective: We evaluated the feasibility of Pitt Moves, a classroom-based, peer-led physical activity break (PAB) intervention developed by graduate students to improve mood, focus, and boredom among students. Participants: One hundred and thirty-two graduate-level students in 10 courses during an academic semester. Methods: Process evaluation with…
Descriptors: Peer Teaching, Physical Activities, Intervention, Mental Health
Dunston, Emily R.; Messina, Emily S.; Coelho, Alan J.; Chriest, Shelby N.; Waldrip, Martin P.; Vahk, Annika; Taylor, Katrina – Journal of American College Health, 2022
Objective: To determine the independent associations among physical activity, sitting, grit, and resilience in college students. Participants: Undergraduate students (n = 244) from a regional university participated in the study in January 2018. Methods: An online survey regarding physical activity, grit, and resilience was distributed via email.…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Physical Activities, Life Style, Persistence
Elizabeth Keener – ProQuest LLC, 2022
Neurodiversity is a term used to describe a broad spectrum of learning differences (LD) including attention deficit hyper-activity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Asperger's syndrome, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and other social, psychological, or processing differences (Griffin & Pollack, 2009). Neurodiversity is not…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Physical Activities, Barriers, College Students