Physical activity in university health science students : Motivations influencing behaviors
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le Rossignol, Peter, Miles, Sandra, Saunders, John and Pepping, Gert-Jan. (2022). Physical activity in university health science students : Motivations influencing behaviors. Journal of American College Health. pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2022.2119397
Authors | le Rossignol, Peter, Miles, Sandra, Saunders, John and Pepping, Gert-Jan |
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Abstract | Objective: To understand how competence, self-efficacy, enjoyment and motivation relates to physical activity behavior during transition from school to university. Participants: Health science students (n = 558) studying first year biology at an Australian university. Methods: Cross-sectional correlational survey design using five self-report questionnaires to establish relationships between a physical activity index and motivational variables. Results: Self-reported physical activity index scores of satisfactory or above were achieved by 80% of students with scores significantly higher for males than females. Enjoyment, self-efficacy and competence were predictive of physical activity index scores across genders. Conclusions: The physical activity index is a useful measure of activity dimensions across a variety of physical activities. Health science students need to underpin health messages with personal practice in modeling a healthy lifestyle. Universities have a special responsibility for building and supporting physical activity for all students, but especially for future health professionals. |
Keywords | competence; health science students; motivation; physical activity index; self-efficacy |
Year | 2022 |
Journal | Journal of American College Health |
Journal citation | pp. 1-8 |
Publisher | Routledge |
ISSN | 0744-8481 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2022.2119397 |
PubMed ID | 36084264 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85138305695 |
Page range | 1-8 |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 09 Sep 2022 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 25 Aug 2022 |
Deposited | 02 Jun 2023 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8z1q2/physical-activity-in-university-health-science-students-motivations-influencing-behaviors
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