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Perspectives Of Fitness And Health In College Men And Women
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Journal of College Student Development
Volume
51
Issue
1
First Page
65
Last Page
78
Abstract
Because many college students engage in low levels of physical activity, the current study used a qualitative framework to interview 11 college students to examine the meaning physically active college students assign to the practice of fitness and health. Students discussed the importance of healthy eating, but that it was difficult to accomplish at college. Additionally, students intertwined health and fitness with physical appearance and attractiveness. In particular, the media shaped many of their perceptions of health and fitness. Implications of these findings to policy making in higher education, in particular wellness programming, are highlighted.
Department
School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services
Original Publication Date
1-1-2010
DOI of published version
10.1353/csd.0.0110
Recommended Citation
Waldron, Jennifer J. and Dieser, Rodney B., "Perspectives Of Fitness And Health In College Men And Women" (2010). Faculty Publications. 2161.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/facpub/2161