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Predicting Physical Activity of First-Year University Students: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior.
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Journal of American College Health . Jul/Aug2009, Vol. 58 Issue 1, p45-55. 11p. 3 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Objective: The purpose of this study was to apply Ajzen's theory of planned behavior (TPB) and a measure of past physical activity behavior to predict first-year students' physical activity intentions and behavior. Participants and Methods: First-year university students (N = 212) completed measures of TPB variables and past physical activity at the start of the 2006 fall semester and a measure of physical activity 8 weeks later. Results: The TPB variables explained 37% of the variance in intentions, increasing to 39% with the addition of past behavior. Logistic regression showed that past behavior predicted whether students met Health Canada standards for being physically active (4 sessions of moderate/vigorous physical activity per week). Conclusions: Findings are consistent with other research showing that the TPB offers a good prediction of physical activity intentions but falls short of predicting behavior. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 07448481
- Volume :
- 58
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of American College Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 43104947
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3200/JACH.58.1.45-55