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Physical activity participation and constraints among athletic training students
Justin Stanek1, Katherine Rogers, Jordan Anderson
1School of Kinesiology and Recreation, Illinois State University, Normal.
Journal of Athletic Training
|February 18, 2015
Summary
Athletic training students often don't meet physical activity (PA) recommendations, facing time constraints from studies and work. Promoting work-life balance in education could improve their health habits.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Exercise Science
- Athletic Training Education
Background:
- Limited research exists on the physical activity (PA) habits of athletic training students.
- Previous studies have focused on certified athletic trainers, not students in entry-level programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the level of physical activity participation among athletic training students.
- To identify the primary constraints hindering physical activity participation in this population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted across undergraduate and graduate athletic training programs in the United States.
- 1125 entry-level athletic training students completed self-reported surveys on PA, leisure constraints, and demographics.
- A PA index was calculated based on weekly exercise habits.
Main Results:
- Only 22.8% of students met moderate-intensity cardiorespiratory exercise recommendations.
- Over 50% met vigorous-intensity or combined moderate/vigorous recommendations.
- 57.2% met resistance exercise recommendations, with time constraints being the most significant barrier.
Conclusions:
- Athletic training students face similar PA participation constraints as practicing athletic trainers.
- These constraints negatively impact their exercise habits during education.
- Integrating work-life balance strategies into athletic training curricula may foster healthier habits.
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