Objectives: The purpose of this study is to examine college students' perceived benefits,
barriers, cues to action, and extent of involvement in vigorous physical activity. Methods: A …

PURPOSE: The purposes of this study were 1) to identify gender-specific motivational
factors associated with sports program participation and attrition in middle school students …

Background When students make the transition from high school to college or university,
their physical activity (PA) levels decrease strongly. Consequently, it is of crucial importance …

Purpose. To examine cross-sectional associations between vigorous physical activity,
mental health, perceived stress, and socializing among 4-year college students. Design. A …

The health and financial costs of physical inactivity are staggering. Few researchers have
assessed the prevalence of physical activity at the level needed to gain health benefits …

In light of the well-documented health benefits of physical activity and the fact that the
majority of adult men and women are inactive, promoting regular physical activity is a public …

Only 30% of college students meet the recommended amount of physical activity (PA) for
health benefits, and this number is lower for African American students. Moreover, the …

Background: Physical activity (PA) declines during early adulthood with higher rates of
inactivity in university students. The authors aimed to examine the frequency, intensity, time …

This study examined relationships between exercise motives, exercise behavioral
regulations, and physical fitness in college students. It was hypothesized that more intrinsic …

For many individuals the college years are a time of high-risk when they experience the
onset of mental or physical health problems. Maintaining adequate levels of vigorous …