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Wilson, Oliver W. A.; Bopp, Christopher M.; Papalia, Zack; Duffey, Michele; Bopp, Melissa – Journal of American College Health, 2022
Objective: Examine differences in physical activity (PA) constraints experienced as freshmen among college upperclassmen based on sex, race/ethnicity, adiposity, and fitness. Participants and methods: Upperclassmen (n = 524) from self-reported demographics, PA, subjective changes in PA, and freshman PA constraints via an online survey, and had…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, College Freshmen, Health Behavior, Barriers
Wilson, Oliver W. A.; Galascio, Madison M.; Bopp, Melissa – Journal of American College Health, 2021
Objective: Scoping review of freshmen weight and body composition change determinants in order to inform practice, policymaking, and research that improve health and well-being. Methods: A systematic search of the literature identified potential sources. Duplicates were removed before a title and abstract review. A full-text review was then…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Body Weight, Body Composition, Well Being
Bopp, Melissa; Behrens, Timothy K.; Velecina, Rachel – American Journal of Health Education, 2014
Background: Active travel (AT) is associated with various health benefits and may help prevent the decline in physical activity during college years. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship of several factors with AT to campus by weight status. Methods: Students at a large northeastern US campus completed an online…
Descriptors: College Students, Body Weight, Social Influences, Travel