Project IMPACT: brief report on a pilot programme promoting physical activity among university students

J Health Psychol. 2008 Nov;13(8):1207-12. doi: 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.

MeSH terms

  • Analysis of Variance
  • Body Mass Index
  • Exercise / psychology*
  • Female
  • Health Behavior
  • Health Promotion*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Motor Activity
  • Pilot Projects
  • Self Efficacy
  • Students / psychology*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Universities*
  • Young Adult