The Effect of Physical Activity Homework on Physical Activity Among College Students

Claxton, David; Wells, Gayle M.

doi:10.1123/jpah.6.2.203

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“…Study durations ranged from a 30-minute one-on-one brief motivational intervention [ 58 ] to an intervention spanning four academic calendar years [ 67 ]. Weight loss was the sole focus in two studies [ 52 , 59 ], physical activity in 11 studies [ 5 , 19 , 41 , 43 , 45 , 46 , 57 , 58 , 63 , 70 , 72 ], and nutrition was the focus of 10 studies [ 9 , 39 , 42 , 44 , 48 , 49 , 51 , 53 , 61 , 62 ]. A combination of weight loss and/or physical activity and/or nutrition outcomes were examined by 18 studies [ 1 , 37 , 38 , 40 , 47 , 50 , 54 - 56 , 60 , 64 - 69 , 71 , 73 ].…”

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Effectiveness of interventions targeting physical activity, nutrition and healthy weight for university and college students: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Plotnikoff

Costigan

Williams

et al. 2015

Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act

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To examine the effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving physical activity, diet, and/or weight-related behaviors amongst university/college students. Five online databases were searched (January 1970 to April 2014). Experimental study designs were eligible for inclusion. Data extraction was performed by one reviewer using a standardized form developed by the researchers and checked by a second reviewer. Data were described in a narrative synthesis and meta-analyses were conducted when appropriate. Study quality was also established. Forty-one studies were included; of these, 34 reported significant improvements in one of the key outcomes. Of the studies examining physical activity 18/29 yielded significant results, with meta-analysis demonstrating significant increases in moderate physical activity in intervention groups compared to control. Of the studies examining nutrition, 12/24 reported significantly improved outcomes; only 4/12 assessing weight loss outcomes found significant weight reduction. This appears to be the first systematic review of physical activity, diet and weight loss interventions targeting university and college students. Tertiary institutions are appropriate settings for implementing and evaluating lifestyle interventions, however more research is needed to improve such strategies.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12966-015-0203-7) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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Effectiveness of interventions targeting physical activity, nutrition and healthy weight for university and college students: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Costigan

Williams

et al. 2015

Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act

334

251

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“…55,56 Overall, these physical activity interventions yielded inconsistent effects on activity, with three studies reporting positive effects, 53-55 and others reporting mixed and/or null results. 49-52 …”

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Interventions for Weight Gain Prevention During the Transition to Young Adulthood: A Review of the Literature

Laska

Pelletier

Larson

et al. 2012

Journal of Adolescent Health

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“…A few PA interventions have successfully intervened with credit-based physical or health education classes emphasizing either selfregulatory behavioral skills (e.g., self-monitoring, goal setting, problem solving and relapse prevention) 42,43 or PA homework. 44 Other PA intervention studies with college students have modified the physical or social environment on campuses. For instance, one successful intervention provided a program of PA classes available free to students on campus, as well as activity demonstrations, fitness assessments, vouchers to a nearby pool, and on-campus media promotion.…”

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Accelerometry-Determined Adherence to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Among College Students

Raynor

Jankowiak

2010

American Journal of Health Education

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Background: A need exists to determine whether college students engage in sufficient physical activity (PA) using objective methodology. Purpose: Accelerometry-based activity monitors were used to evaluate adherence to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. Methods: College students (N = 168) wore accelerometers for seven consecutive days. Results: The mean total minutes per day of moderate and vigorous PA were 53.9 minutes and 5.2 minutes, respectively, primarily via short intermittent bouts. When examining PA in bouts lasting the recommended minimum of 10 minutes, the average time spent per day in moderate and vigorous PA dropped to 12.5 minutes and 1.4 minutes, respectively. Thus, only 22.0% of the sample accumulated the recommended minimum of 150 minutes per week of sustained moderate-to-vigorous PA. Discussion: The findings suggest that college students intermittingly accumulate substantial moderate PA via lifestyle activities such as walking, but do not adhere to recommendations for prolonged moderate or vigorous PA. Translation to Health Education Practice: The results indicate that health education practitioners at the collegiate level should educate young adults about the increased efficiency and long-term health benefits of meeting PA recommendations by engaging in sustained moderate and vigorous activities.

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The Effect of Physical Activity Homework on Physical Activity Among College Students

Abstract: Physical activity homework was deemed to be an effective method of increasing college students' levels of physical activity.

Cited by 15 publications

References 18 publications

Effectiveness of interventions targeting physical activity, nutrition and healthy weight for university and college students: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Effectiveness of interventions targeting physical activity, nutrition and healthy weight for university and college students: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Interventions for Weight Gain Prevention During the Transition to Young Adulthood: A Review of the Literature

Accelerometry-Determined Adherence to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Among College Students

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