An Exploratory Characterization Of Physical Activity Levels And Modes In College-age Native Americans: 2066
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Native Americans (NA) suffer high rates of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Physical activity (PA) has an important role in decreasing disease risk, but few studies investigate PA participation in NA individuals, especially college-aged individuals (18-25 yrs). PURPOSE: This study characterizes the PA practices (e.g., mode and minutes per week [m/wk]) in college-aged NA. METHODS: 28 college-aged NA individuals completed an online survey (50% female; Age: 22.5 ± 2.1 yrs, BMI: 27.6 ± 6 kg/m2). An adapted version of the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis PA questionnaire obtained PA levels (m/wk) and modes (e.g., walking, ceremonial dance, individual sports). Participants reported if they were currently enrolled in college (n = 19) and if they lived on (n = 8) or off-campus (n = 11) to determine residential environment. Frequencies and descriptives evaluated PA level and mode. Separate independent-samples t-tests assessed the difference in PA between individuals who lived on and off campus and males and females. RESULTS: Overall, participants reported participating in 201.4 ± 287.9 m/wk of exercise, with 43% reporting over the ACSM-recommended PA level of 150 m/week. The most common modes of PA reported included walking for exercise (86%), individual sports (57%), ceremonial dance (46%), low- and high-impact aerobics (low: 36%; high: 39%), and resistance training (36%). There were no significant differences between PA levels by environment (p = 0.79) or sex (p =…
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More than 50% of college-aged Native American adults do not meet the recommended physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous-intensity activity.
“Another study that reported on PA practices among Native Americans suggests that more than 50% of college-aged Native American adults do not meet the recommended PA guidelines of 150 min. per week of moderate-intensity or 75 min. per week of vigorous-intensity [22].”
From Relationships Between Physical Activity, Sleep, Psychological Well-Being, and Academic Performance Among Native American College Students (2026) · cites this paper as [22]
Traditional activities such as walking and dancing help Native American students maintain PA and foster a connection to the culture.
“As Nez (2024) noted, traditional activities such as walking and dancing not only help Native American students maintain PA but also foster a connection to the culture [22].”
From Relationships Between Physical Activity, Sleep, Psychological Well-Being, and Academic Performance Among Native American College Students (2026) · cites this paper as [22]
Cultural relevance may enhance the psychological benefits associated with PA.
“Cultural relevance may enhance the psychological benefits associated with PA, suggesting that interventions incorporating traditional practices may be valuable for Native American communities [22].”
From Relationships Between Physical Activity, Sleep, Psychological Well-Being, and Academic Performance Among Native American College Students (2026) · cites this paper as [22]
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Sanyaolu, O., Reeves-Doyle, B., Olaniyan, A. C., Max, T., Asala, A., & Osime, E. (2026) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph23040491
- Authors
- Nez, N., Lettley, K., Kerr, Z. Y., & Blue, M.
- Affiliations
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (US)
- Venue
- Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
- Published
- 2024-10
- Volume
- 56
- Issue
- 10S
- Pages
- 722-723
- ISSN
- 0195-9131 (ISSN-L)
- 1530-0315
- OpenAlex
- W4402663603
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- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Indigenous Health and Education
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Keywords
- physical activity, Native Americans, university students, exercise mode, walking, ritual dance, individual sports, resistance training, aerobic exercise, physical activity guidelines, on-campus residence, sex differences, obesity prevention
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