Physical Activity Patterns by Campus Housing Status Among African American Female College Students
Physical Activity Patterns by Campus Housing Status Among African American Female College Students
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DOI：
10.1177/0021934710385116
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发表时间：
2011-05-01
影响因子：
1.1
通讯作者：
Ajibade, Phoebe Butler
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作者：
Ajibade, Phoebe Butler
体育锻炼可以预防心脏病、糖尿病、高血压、肥胖和癌症。只有不到40%的非洲裔美国妇女获得了推荐的体育活动量。2010年健康校园将体育活动确定为改善大学生健康的首要任务。然而，在大学期间，女性倾向于减少身体活动的水平。本研究以138名非裔美国女大学生为样本，探讨了校园住宿与体育活动行为之间的关系。住在校园里的参与者比住在校外的学生更有可能达到推荐的适度和剧烈体育活动量（44%对19%）。研究结果表明，校园健身资源的重要性，在解释的作用，建筑环境可以发挥在这个人群中增加身体活动。建议使用校园的建筑环境和健身资源提供。
Physical activity protects against heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and cancer. Fewer than 40% of African American women obtain recommended amounts of physical activity. Healthy Campus 2010 identifies physical activity as a top priority for improving the health of college students. However, during college, women tend to reduce their levels of physical activity. This study examines the relationship between campus housing and physical activity behaviors in a sample of African American female college students (N = 138). Participants who lived on campus were significantly more likely to meet the recommended amounts of both moderate and vigorous physical activity than students who lived off campus (44% vs. 19%). The results demonstrate the importance of campus fitness resources in explaining the role that the built environment can play in increased physical activity among this population. Recommendations for the use of the campus's built environment and fitness resources are provided.