Date Approved
11-30-2015
Embargo Period
12-17-2015
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. Higher Education
Department
Educational Services and Leadership
College
College of Education
Advisor
Burton R. Sisco
Keywords
fitness, wellness, exercise, diet
Subject(s)
Health promotion; Student affairs services
Disciplines
Health and Physical Education | Higher Education
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of participation in the Rowan University Recreation Center’s 2015 RU Heart Strong incentive program, and to explore behavior change in college students as a result of fitness and wellness programming at Rowan University. Data were collected from 59 subjects who participated in a survey that assessed subjects’ physical activity levels and various psychosocial constructs such as social support, self-efficacy, and expectations in relation to the 2015 RU Heart Strong incentive program. Data analysis suggested that students who participated in the RU Heart Strong incentive program practiced behaviors to maintain a healthier lifestyle such as exercising and eating well. Data also suggested that subjects experienced minimal positive behavior change towards maintaining a healthy lifestyle as a result of their participation in the RU Heart Strong incentive program.
Recommended Citation
McHugh, Megan E., "Promoting behavior change in Rowan University students through fitness and wellness programming" (2015). Theses and Dissertations. 3.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/3
