The Effects of Physical Activity, Motivation, and Feeling Connected to Campus on Nontraditional and Veteran Students' Academic Performance
Disciplines
Other Public Health
Abstract (300 words maximum)
Background: The concept of academic performance in college is usually measured by GPA with no regard to the reasons that are behind how a student performs. Nontraditional and veteran college students have even less research done on them with larger possible reasons for a lower academic performance. The objective of this study is to examine the relationship between physical activity, motivation, and how connected a student feels to campus on their academic performance in nontraditional and veteran students. Methods: The study will be using an online survey for data collection. The distribution of the survey will be in person on the Kennesaw State Universities’ main campus and Marietta campus. It will also be handed out to other participants through people who have already taken part in the survey and agree to hand it out. The survey will consist of a maximum of forty questions ranging from physical activity levels, intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, how connected the students feel to campus, and questions evaluation their academic performance without asking about any grades. Results: As of now there are no results as IRB review is still needed. Conclusion: The study could provide useful information to Kennesaw State University about how their nontraditional and veteran students are doing academically and the different things that may be impacting their performance. It can also help to show the students what may be helping them achieve greatness or how to begin to become more successful in their studies.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
WCHHS - Health Promotion and Physical Education
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Afekwo Mary Ukuku
The Effects of Physical Activity, Motivation, and Feeling Connected to Campus on Nontraditional and Veteran Students' Academic Performance
Background: The concept of academic performance in college is usually measured by GPA with no regard to the reasons that are behind how a student performs. Nontraditional and veteran college students have even less research done on them with larger possible reasons for a lower academic performance. The objective of this study is to examine the relationship between physical activity, motivation, and how connected a student feels to campus on their academic performance in nontraditional and veteran students. Methods: The study will be using an online survey for data collection. The distribution of the survey will be in person on the Kennesaw State Universities’ main campus and Marietta campus. It will also be handed out to other participants through people who have already taken part in the survey and agree to hand it out. The survey will consist of a maximum of forty questions ranging from physical activity levels, intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, how connected the students feel to campus, and questions evaluation their academic performance without asking about any grades. Results: As of now there are no results as IRB review is still needed. Conclusion: The study could provide useful information to Kennesaw State University about how their nontraditional and veteran students are doing academically and the different things that may be impacting their performance. It can also help to show the students what may be helping them achieve greatness or how to begin to become more successful in their studies.