Managers of sports programs, facilities, and organizations can have a role in promoting
health through physical activity participation. From the perspective of a leisure scientist who …

The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the role of past recreational sports
involvement during the college years in explaining current physical activity patterns in …

The purpose of this exploratory study was to apply the concept of serious leisure to gain an
under-standing of how amateur athletes in a community setting integrate their free-time …

Physical activity is related to overall well-being among college students. For many college
students, on-campus recreational facilities are the primary environment for physical activity …

Background: Little is known about correlates of physical activity of Asian and Asian-Pacific
Islander Americans (AAPI). Knowledge of these correlates could be useful in promoting …

The aim of the following report is to analyze gender and area (urban vs. rural) differences
regarding the variables analyzed in this study using the Self Determination Theory as a …

Research has documented that the majority of older adults do not meet the minimum
guidelines of physical activity for health benefits and trends in fitness programming highlight …

ABSTRACT Ebben WP, Brudzynski L. Motivation and barriers to exercise among college
students. JEPonline 2008; 11 (5): 1-11. The majority of Americans, who are overweight or …

Background: This study examines the relationships between the availability and use of
recreational destinations and physical activity. Methods: Analysis included n= 1355 …