Physical activity habits of African-American college students

Res Q Exerc Sport. 1994 Sep;65(3):207-12. doi: 10.1080/02701367.1994.10607621.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the physical activity habits of African-American college students enrolled at a historically African-American institution. A total of 253 freshmen (90 males, 163 females) completed self-report measures of physical activity levels and were also assessed on height and weight. Chi-square analyses demonstrated that males (65%) were more active than females (42%). No significant differences existed between the prevalence of overfatness or obesity and activity levels for either males or females. Descriptive statistics showed a trend for groups categorized as more active to participate more frequently in selected physical activities. The authors concluded that freshmen African-American college students, especially females, display low levels of physical activity.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Black or African American*
  • Exercise*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Life Style / ethnology*
  • Male
  • Students*