In-Class Cycling to Augment College Student Academic Performance and Reduce Physical Inactivity
Results from an RCT
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15467662 |
|---|---|
| Authors | L Joubert (0000-0002-0335-538X, Northern Michigan University, corresponding author), Matthew A Kilgas (Michigan Technological University), Matthew Kilgas (Michigan Technological University), Alexandrea Riley (Northern Michigan University), Yuba Gautam (Northern Michigan University), Lars Donath (0000-0001-6039-0141, German Sport University Cologne), Scott N Drum (0000-0002-3573-3162, Northern Michigan University), Scott Drum (Northern Michigan University) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 11 |
| Pages | 1343-1343 |
| Publication date | 2017-11-04 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph14111343 |
| PMID | 29113036 |
| OpenAlex | W2765896889 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 30 |
Most college students sit 14 hours per week on average, excluding sedentary study time. Researchers observing workplace and elementary school settings with active workstations to combat sedentary behavior have shown enhanced cognition without distraction. Until now, incorporating active workstations in college classroom settings remained relatively unexplored. This study's purpose was to assess academic performance using in-class stationary cycle desks during a semester-long lecture course. Twenty-one college students (19-24 years) enrolled in a lecture course volunteered and were split into traditional sit (SIT) and stationary cycle (CYC) groups randomly, matched on a calculated factor equal to a physical activity (PA) score (0-680) multiplied by grade point average (GPA; 4.0 scale). CYC pedaled a prescribed rate of perceived exertion (RPE) of less than 2 out of 10 during a 50-min lecture, 3 × week for 12 weeks. CYC averaged 42 min, 7.9 miles, and 1.7 RPE during class throughout the semester. No significant differences ( p > 0.05) were observed between CYC and SIT on in-class test scores or overall course grades. Although statistically insignificant, CYC had higher mean test scores and overall course grades vs. SIT (i.e., B+ vs. B, respectively). Low intensity cycling during a college lecture course maintained student academic performance and possibly reduced weekly sedentary behavior time
Cycling · Physical activity · Physical therapy · Randomized controlled trial · Children's Physical and Motor Development · Medicine · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Physical Activity and Health · Psychology · Internal Medicine
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| Citations per year | 0.63 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2018 - 2026 (9) |
| Highly cited | No |