Abstract

Barriers to recreational activities continue to exist for many individuals, and they have a significant impact on emotional and physical health. At the college level specifically, students struggle with the change in lifestyle they experience. Traditional and non-traditional students experience this struggle in various ways. To assist in the transition, colleges offer opportunities for involvement beyond the classroom, such as participation in recreational and physical activities. A review of the literature indicated that various motivations and barriers to recreation and physical activity exist among college students by age, sex, and gender. However, the perceived motivating factors and barriers that influence the participation in activities vary based on the individual. Understanding the varying motivational factors of traditional and non-traditional college students can help college administrators and community practitioners implement practices that influence engagement in activities to address poor academic performance, stress, and barriers to socialization.

Presenters

Jacob Eubank
Undergraduate Program Director/Assistant Professor, School of Health Sciences, Human Services, and Nursing/Department of Health Sciences, Lehman College, City University of New York (CUNY), New York, United States

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Changing Dimensions of Contemporary Leisure

KEYWORDS

Recreation, Physical Activity, Motivation

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