Understanding physical activity behavior in African American and Caucasian college students: an application of the theory of planned behavior.

From: Journal of American College Health | Date: January 1, 2008| Author: Baker, Frank; Blanchard, Chris; Courneya, Kerry; Fisher, Janet; Nehl, Erich; Rhodes, Ryan; Sparling, Phil | Copyright information

Only 30% of college students meet the recommended amount of physical activity (PA) for health benefits, and this number is lower for African American students. Moreover, the correlates of PA may vary by ethnicity. Objective: In the present study, the authors tested the utility of the theory of planned behavior for explaining PA intentions and behavior in Caucasian and African American students. Participants and Methods: Participants were 238 African American (M age = 20.05 years, SD = 2.28)...

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