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Physical Activity and Academic SuccessMiles Cudworth, Tracy Merth, Katie Warden, and Colleen Whaley
Research & Evaluations, University of Minnesota REC 3291
Contents•Definitions•Purpose•Concept•Importance•Objectives•Data Collection and Methods•Data Information•Conclusion•Recommendations
Definitions•Physical Activity
▫Light to Vigorous▫Sports▫Unorganized/ Organized Activity▫Play
•Academic Success▫GPA of College Students
Purpose•To determine the relationship between
physical activity conducted and the GPA of college students
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Concept
Physical
Activity
•Routine•Lifestyle•Amount•Sleep•Motivation•SportsGP
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•Stress Levels•Other Commitments•Class Load•Level of Education•SatisfactionRelationship
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Importance•Rising epidemic of obesity
▫65% of U.S. adults are overweight or obese(Healthy People 2010 Strategic Plan, 2005)
•Decrease in diseases
•Physical and Mental health
•Promotion of healthy lifestyles
•Benefits to college campuses
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Objectives•Questionnaire Use
▫To gather information concerning the relationship between physical activity and the GPA of college students
•Compare other factors affecting the relationship▫Self Esteem▫Sleep Habits▫Gym Memberships▫Demographics
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Data Collections
•Minutes of Physical Activity and Activity
Rating
•GPA vs. Average Physical Activity
•Gym Membership vs. Average Physical
Activity
•Self-Esteem vs. Healthy Lifestyle Rating
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Methods Used
• Distribution
• Surveys
• Open- Ended Questions
• Closed Questions
• Partial-Closed Questions
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Data InformationCorrelation
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Minutes of Physical Activity and Activity Rating
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Minutes of PA & Activity Rating
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Gym Memberships and Average Physical Activity
Gym Membership & Average PA
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Self-Esteem and Healthy Lifestyle Rating
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Conclusions•No significant correlation between
physical activity and the GPA of college students
•No significant correlation between other factors that would affect the above relationship
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Recommendations
• Increase Sample Size
• Diverse Population
• Use of Control Group
Sample's Majors
32%
11%
16%5%
5%
5%
5%
11%
5%5%
Commercial Rec
Public Relations
Recreation & Park
Outdoor Rec
Psychology
Architecture
Kinesiology, SportsManagement
other
Enivormental Studies
Sports Managemant
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Questions?
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