Project IMPACT: Brief Report on a Pilot Programme Promoting Physical Activity among University Students
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-2008
Journal
Journal of Health Psychology
Volume
13
Issue
8
First Page
1079
Last Page
1084
URL with Digital Object Identifier
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1359105308095979
Abstract
The effectiveness of a buddy system, record-keeping device, or both for increasing university students' physical activity (PA) was assessed. Pre- and post-measures of PA, self-efficacy, and body mass index were taken. PA increased significantly in the record-keeping and combination arms of the study, p < .05. Significant increases in barriers efficacy occurred for all participants, p < .05. No significant changes in task efficacy or BMI occurred. Project IMPACT is an effective PA intervention requiring wider-spread implementation and evaluation.
