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A Multivariate Study of Determinants of Vigorous Physical Activity in a Multicultural Sample of College Students

Arlene E. Hall

Department of Kinesiology at Penn State University-New Kensington

Donna J. Kuga

Department of Kinesiology at Penn State University-Beaver

Dennis Floyd Jones

West Virginia University

The authors investigated and then compared associations between 16 variables and vigorous physical activity in a minority student population. The sample (N = 347) drawn from six universities with minority representation ranging from 3% to 17% consisted of African-American (62%), Asians (29%) and Hispanics (9%). No significant differences emerged between race and physical activity levels; however, African-American respondents reported more regular physical activity habits than Asians or Hispanics. Significant (p<.001) differences emerged by gender, with males reporting more vigorous and regular physical activity than females. The regression model accounted for 36% of the variance in physical activity. The strongest individual relationships, explaining 34% of the variation, included gender, benefits, participation in high school varsity sports, participation in youth sports, and barriers. The findings contribute information regarding activity characteristics by race and gender.

Journal of Sport & Social Issues, Vol. 26, No. 1, 66-84 (2002)
DOI: 10.1177/0193723502261005
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