Physical Activity Patterns by Campus Housing Status Among African American Female College Students
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 18958326 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Phoebe Butler Ajibade (North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro,), Phoebe Butler-Ajibade (0009-0000-6478-4519, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2011 |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 548-560 |
| Publication date | 2011-05-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Black Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0021-9347 • E-ISSN: 1552-4566 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0021934710385116 |
| PMID | 21910271 |
| OpenAlex | W2139429512 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 33 |
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
African american · Environmental health · Obesity · Physical activity · Physical fitness · Physical therapy · Population · Sample (material) · Sociology · University campus · Medicine · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Physical Activity and Health · Psychology · Urban Transport and Accessibility · Gerontology
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| Citations per year | 0.08 |
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| Citation span | 2013 - 2013 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |