Does student residence influence physical activity at UW-Stout
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Date
2016-04Author
Jones, De'Andre
Publisher
University of Wisconsin--Stout. Research Services
Advisor(s)
Klemme, Diane
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The University of Wisconsin- Stout’s campus is divided into two
sections: North Campus and South Campus. North Campus is comprised
of Student Health Services, four active residence halls, a dining facility, and
24-hour fitness center. South Campus, also known as the main campus, is
comprised of thirteen residence halls, nine academic buildings, the student
center, a five-story library, and the Johnson Fieldhouse, which is home to the
sports and wellness facility. The purpose of this research was to determine
whether or not a student’s major, residence location on-campus, and involvement
impacts overall health, nutrition, and physical activity.
A random survey of UW-Stout students was conducted to determine
if students’ residence influenced physical activity. Undergraduate and graduate
students who lived in the residence halls on-campus, and off-campus
at the University of Wisconsin- Stout were surveyed. The findings did not
support the original hypothesis that students who lived on North Campus
had more accessibility to or utilized the fitness center despite the further distance
to travel towards South Campus. Therefore, students on North Campus
engaged in more physical activity. However, the survey results showed that
participants did not partake in health and wellness services due to having
their own workout routine or lack of a workout partner.
Subject
student residence
physical activity
Permanent Link
http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/77640Description
Research article with graphs.
Citation
Jones, D. (2016). Does student residence influence physical activity at UW-Stout. University of Wisconsin-Stout Journal of Student Research, 15, 86-99.