Date of Award
January 2018
Degree Type
Open Access Thesis
Document Type
Master Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Exercise and Sport Science
First Advisor
James M. Larkin
Department Affiliation
Exercise and Sport Science
Second Advisor
Heather R. Adams-Blair
Department Affiliation
Exercise and Sport Science
Third Advisor
Jonathan S. Gore
Department Affiliation
Psychology
Abstract
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.
Copyright
Copyright 2018 Alexandra Szarabajko
Recommended Citation
Szarabajko, Alexandra, "The Link between Overweight, Obesity, and Perceived Exercise Benefits and Barriers among College Students" (2018). Online Theses and Dissertations. 496.
https://encompass.eku.edu/etd/496
