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Status of and Challenges for Physical Activity in Korean University Students  

Kim, Jung-Min (Ministry of National Defense Department of Health Policy)
Koh, Kwang-Wook (Kosin University College of Medicine Department of Preventive Medicine)
Kim, Yoon-Ji (Kosin University College of Medicine Department of Preventive Medicine)
Shin, Yong-Hyun (Kosin University College of Medicine Department of Preventive Medicine)
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Korean Journal of Health Education and Promotion / v.28, no.5, 2011 , pp. 51-60 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: This article intends to describe the status of and challenges for physical activity in Korean university students. Methods: National level secondary data and related articles were reviewed including KNHANES(Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) and Online Youth Health Behavior Survey. Four tables and two figures were generated from original data and related articles. Results: The proportion of Korean university students practicing regular physical activity appear to be about half of that in American students. Gender difference in physical activity practicing rate seems to be maintained in university years. The main reason for physical inactivity was that physical activity was bothersome. The trends of physical activity practice in Korean students since middle school years needs further research. Conclusions: To increase the rate of physical activity in Korean university students, evidence-based comprehensive approaches are needed including campaign and informational approaches, behavioral and social approaches and policy and environmental approaches adapted to Korean university students.
Keywords
Physical activity; University students; Exercise;
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