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McArthur, Laura H.; Raedeke, Thomas D. – American Journal of Health Behavior, 2009
Objectives: To assess sex/race differences on psychosocial correlates of physical activity among college students. Methods: Survey research protocol. Results: Students (n = 636) exercised an average of 3.5 days per week, with black females being the least active. Across subgroups, health/fitness was rated as the most important motive for exercise,…
Descriptors: College Students, Physical Activities, Health Promotion, Physical Activity Level
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Soliah, LuAnn; Walter, Janelle M.; Erickson, Janelle S. – American Journal of Health Behavior, 2000
Examined high school and college students' physical activity levels and affinity for food. Surveys on physical activity, eating frequency, weight status, and psychological affinity for food indicated that many students were discontent with their weight, attempted to avoid food, viewed food as a temptation, and occasionally splurged to produce…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Body Weight, College Students, Eating Habits