Gender differences in college student physical activity, and campus recreational facility use, and comfort

Wilson, Oliver W. A.; Colinear, Crystal; Guthrie, David S.; Bopp, Melissa

doi:10.1080/07448481.2020.1804388

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“…Compatibility with sport-specific fitness is important, as some evidence indicates that noncompatible exercise (eg, endurance activities plus strength-power activities) may compromise the desired goals. 101,104,130 For example, weightlifting developmental fitness for children would include considerable training dealing with basic body strengthening (eg, weight training, gymnastics, tumbling), strength-endurance factors, and enhancement of cardiorespiratory capacity through interval training and metabolically stimulating resistance exercise, as well as exercise aimed at increasing mobility and range of motion.…”

Section: Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Weightlifting for Children and Adolescents: A Narrative Review

2021

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The involvement of youth in the sport of weightlifting and the use of weightlifting methods as part of training for youth sport performance appears to be increasing. Weightlifting for children and adolescents has been criticized in some circles and is a controversial aspect of resistance training for young people. Although injuries can occur during weightlifting and related activities, the incidence and rate of injury appear to be relatively low and severe injury is uncommon. A number of performance, physical, and physiological variables, such as body composition, strength, and power, are improved by weightlifting training in children, adolescents, and young athletes. Manipulating program variables, when appropriate, can have a substantial and profound influence on the psychological, physiological, physical, and performance aspects of weightlifters. An understanding of the sport, scientific training principles, and musculoskeletal growth development is necessary to properly construct a reasonable and appropriate training program. A scientific background aids in providing an evidenced basis and sound rationale in selecting appropriate methods and directing adaptations toward more specific goals and enables the coach to make choices about training and competition that might not otherwise be possible. If weightlifting training and competition are age group appropriate and are properly supervised, the sport can be substantially safe and efficacious.

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Section: Developmentmentioning

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Weightlifting for Children and Adolescents: A Narrative Review

2021

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“…Wang [ 18 ] found that, in a sample of 4000 college students in China, more than 75 percent did not follow the recommended amounts of PA [ 18 ]. The situation is worse among female college students, and they have less intention and lower levels of PA engagement than males, while they are more vulnerable to health problems and likely experience problems related to physical inactivity, about 20% more than males [ 19 , 20 ].…”

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Effects of Weight-Related Self-Stigma and Smartphone Addiction on Female University Students’ Physical Activity Levels

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Chen

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Physical inactivity is a common health problem in female college students, and factors such as weight self-stigma and smartphone addiction may negatively impact physical activity in this population. The aim of the current study was to investigate the associations between these variables and identify the moderating effects of smartphone addiction between weight stigma and physical activity. Using a cross-sectional study, information on the level of physical activity in the past week, weight-related self-stigma, and smartphone addiction, as well as demographics, were collected via an online survey from 391 female college students in Taiwan. Participants in two groups of moderate to high and low physical activity were compared using a zero-order bivariate correlation in terms of independent variables. A moderated mediation model using Model 14 in the Hayes’ PROCESS macro with 1000 bootstrapping resamples was applied to assess moderation effects. There were significant differences in terms of weight status, smartphone addiction, and weight stigma between active and inactive groups (p < 0.001). All independent variables except for age were positively correlated (0.14 < r < 0.45). Multivariate regression models indicated that weight status was associated with weight stigma (odds ratio [OR] = 9.13, p < 0.001; 95% CI = 6.90, 11.35). Weight status (OR = 0.47, p = 0.03; 95% CI = 0.23, 0.93), weight stigma (OR = 0.96, p = 0.03; 95% CI = 0.922, 0.997), and smartphone addiction (OR = 0.11, p = 0.003; 95% CI = 0.03, 0.47) were associated with physical activity. The moderating role of smartphone addiction on the association between weight stigma and physical activity was also identified (OR = 1.05, p = 0.049; 95% CI = 1.0001, 1.1004). The moderating effect of smartphone addiction on the association between weight stigma and physical activity suggests that designing interventions to address the negative impacts of both weight stigma and smartphone addiction may help to improve physical activity in female college students.

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“…In response to constraints related to crowding and time management, prior research has advocated for the implementation of technologies which show how crowded various spaces are or what pieces of equipment are available at any given time ( Powers et al, 2019 ). Continuing to use reservations systems for a portion of spaces or pieces of equipment may help individuals to not only navigate crowding constraints, but also plan ahead and prioritize their physical activity and create more opportunities for students less comfortable using certain spaces within facilities ( Wilson, Colinear, et al, 2020 ).…”

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“…Many campus recreation departments have other safety-related policies that have traditionally been enforced less, such as those related to harassment ( Wilson, Guthrie, et al, 2020 ). Given the discomfort experienced by some users, often women, in campus recreation facilities due to the behavior of peers, often men ( Wilson, Colinear, et al, 2020 ), enhanced staff and student experiences with policy enforcement and familiarity with consequences of misconduct may be transferrable lessons for creating more inclusive campus recreation facility climates post-pandemic.…”

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Challenges Faced and Solutions Implemented in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic among North American College Campus Recreation Staff

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Wilson

Bopp

2022

Recreational Sports Journal

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the operation and availability of campus recreation services at North American colleges and universities. This study examined the challenges faced and solutions implemented by campus recreation departments as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of campus recreation staff from across North America. Institution and staff characteristics along with challenges and solutions were collected from 174 campus recreation department staff via an online survey in November 2020. Qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analyses. As a result of the pandemic, campus recreation departments have experienced challenges regarding finances, staffing, student engagement, and health and safety. To address these challenges, departments have limited facility access and capacity, reduced spending, adjusted staffing levels and responsibilities, transitioned to virtual or modified in-person programming, leveraged intrauniversity collaborations, and implemented new health and safety protocols. Solutions have the potential to help institutions meet the needs of students during the pandemic and beyond. Virtual programming and reservation systems may be especially useful post-pandemic, and lessons learned regarding multi-faceted COVID-19 policy enforcement could help advance compliance with other policies, such as harassment.

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Gender differences in college student physical activity, and campus recreational facility use, and comfort

Cited by 20 publications

References 24 publications

Weightlifting for Children and Adolescents: A Narrative Review

Weightlifting for Children and Adolescents: A Narrative Review

Effects of Weight-Related Self-Stigma and Smartphone Addiction on Female University Students’ Physical Activity Levels

Challenges Faced and Solutions Implemented in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic among North American College Campus Recreation Staff

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