The Link between Overweight, Obesity, and Perceived Exercise Benefits and Barriers among College Students

<p>The transition to college is a critical period in a young adult's life. Education about obesity and physical activity has significant effects on lifetime wellness before graduating and reaching adulthood. The purpose of this study was to examine exercise benefits and barriers of overweight, obese, and normal weight college students. Participants (n = 595) were college students who completed a questionnaire and whose body composition was measured. Results of this study revealed significant differences in perceived exercise benefits and barriers based on weight group. Slight group differences were mainly found between normal weight and obese students. Implications for future studies were addressed. </p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Master's

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Exercise and Sport Science

Grantor dc:publisher

Eastern Kentucky University

Year dc:date.available

2018

Author dc:creator

• Szarabajko, Alexandra

• BMI
• Exercise Barriers
• Exercise Benefits
• Obesity
• Physical Education
• Waist Circumference
• Exercise Science
• Health Psychology

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2018 Alexandra Szarabajko

Repository record dc:identifier

https://encompass.eku.edu/etd/496

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:encompass.eku.edu:etd-1494