Barriers to On-Campus Gym Access
Abstract (300 words maximum)
Barriers to On-Campus Gym Access
It is understood that rigorous physical activity is a health behavior that can prevent the development of chronic diseases. However, many college adults are not currently engaging in physical activity at the recommended level. Since this is such an understudied topic, there are many barriers that are not accounted for in relation to why students do not utilize on campus gyms. The purpose of this study is to find out what barriers to access to on-campus gyms among students who are not collegiate athletes, excluding the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.Additionally, how these barriers play a role in attitudes towards chronic diseases. To accomplish this, a quantitative longitudinal study will be conducted. The results of this study are currently pending data collection.
Keywords: Physical Activity, College Students, College Athletes, Access, Chronic Diseases, Attitudes
Academic department under which the project should be listed
Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Afekwo Ukuku
Barriers to On-Campus Gym Access
Barriers to On-Campus Gym Access
It is understood that rigorous physical activity is a health behavior that can prevent the development of chronic diseases. However, many college adults are not currently engaging in physical activity at the recommended level. Since this is such an understudied topic, there are many barriers that are not accounted for in relation to why students do not utilize on campus gyms. The purpose of this study is to find out what barriers to access to on-campus gyms among students who are not collegiate athletes, excluding the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.Additionally, how these barriers play a role in attitudes towards chronic diseases. To accomplish this, a quantitative longitudinal study will be conducted. The results of this study are currently pending data collection.
Keywords: Physical Activity, College Students, College Athletes, Access, Chronic Diseases, Attitudes