Dissertations and Theses @ UNI
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Open Access Thesis
Keywords
University of Northern Iowa--Students; University of Northern Iowa; Health behavior--Iowa--Cedar Falls; Health behavior; Students; Iowa--Cedar Falls;
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to survey and compare selected health behaviors of student-nonathletes and student-athletes at the University of Northern Iowa. Results of this study are based on 212 questionnaires completed by student-athletes during Spring 1992 team meetings and 384 questionnaires completed by student-nonathletes enrolled in Personal Wellness courses during the Spring 1992 term. The 50-item, self-report questionnaire was designed to reveal involvement and frequency of participation in selected health behaviors. Respondents provided demographic data and information regarding general health behaviors, food selection, eating behaviors, health examinations, sexual practices, and substance use. The study was also designed to identify the differences in health behavior that exist among student-athletes according to gender and sport affiliation.
This study found that significant differences do exist between selected health behaviors (eating behaviors, health examinations, sexual practices, alcohol and drug use) of student-nonathletes and student-athletes. Differences also exist between male and female student-athletes and between members of the football, wrestling, basketball, and golf teams.
Year of Submission
1992
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services
Department
School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services
First Advisor
Thomas Davis
Date Original
1992
Object Description
1 PDF file (96 pages)
Copyright
©1992 Raul Costero
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Costero, Raul, "A Survey and Comparison of Selected Health Behaviors of Student-Nonathletes and Student-Athletes at the University of Northern Iowa" (1992). Dissertations and Theses @ UNI. 1680.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/etd/1680
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