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James D LeCheminant1, John D Smith, N Kay Covington

  • 1Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA. lecheminant@byu.edu

American Journal of Health Behavior
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University freshmen using pedometers showed decreasing daily step counts throughout the academic year, with fewer steps in December. This suggests tailored interventions are needed to maintain physical activity levels.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Exercise Science
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • University freshmen often experience a decline in physical activity.
  • Pedometers are a common tool for promoting step-based activity.
  • Understanding activity patterns in this demographic is crucial for effective health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe activity patterns in university freshmen using a pedometer intervention.
  • To compare health outcomes between pedometer users and a control group.
  • To identify factors influencing adherence to a 10,000 steps/day goal.

Main Methods:

  • Randomized controlled trial with 46 university freshmen.
  • Intervention group wore a pedometer throughout the academic year.

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  • Control group did not wear a pedometer.

    • Main Results:

    • Pedometer step counts were highest at the beginning of the academic year and decreased over time.
    • The lowest step counts were observed in December.
    • No significant differences in fitness or body composition were found between the groups.

    Conclusions:

    • Pedometer use among university freshmen shows a decline in activity over the academic year.
    • Specific months, like December, may pose challenges for maintaining step goals.
    • Future interventions should consider seasonal variations and recommended daily steps to effectively impact freshman health outcomes.