Use of a social cognitive theory-based physical-activity intervention on health-promoting behaviors of university students.
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a 12-wk. physical activity intervention, based on conceptual discussions and practices of a social cognitive theory on health-promoting behaviors of 62 university students. The intervention mainly focused on development of self-regulatory skills, social support, and self-assessment of health-related fitness. The Adolescent Health Promotion Scale and International Physical Activity Questionnaire were given. Analysis of self-reports indicated improved nutrition, health responsibility, social support, exercise, stress management, and overall health from pre- to postintervention. Also, participants' postintervention reports of moderate, vigorous, and total physical activity were higher than at preintervention.
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Mustafa Levent
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Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Education, Physical Education and Sports Department, Inonu Bulvan, Ankara, Turkey. mince@metu.edu.tr
D003071:Cognition; D004777:Environment; D015438:Health Behavior; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D009043:Motor Activity; D010806:Physical Education and Training; D011582:Psychological Theory; D012938:Social Perception; D013334:Students; D014495:Universities; D055815:Young Adult