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Power 5 conference institutions' summer transition program physical activity promotion efforts: A review.

Oliver W A WilsonDean GoudaBradley J CardinalKelsey E HollandLucas D ElliottMichele DuffeyMelissa Bopp
Published in: Journal of American college health : J of ACH (2022)
Objective: To review the physical activity promotion efforts of Power 5 conference institutions' summer transition programs. Methods: The websites of Power 5 Conference and affiliate member institutions ( N  = 78) were systematically reviewed and information on summer transition programs pertaining to health were extracted. Results: Most ( n  = 45, 57.7%) institutions had a summer transition program of some kind. Among those who had summer transition programs, 14 (31.1%) had a nonphysical activity health course (i.e. health and/or nutrition), while courses that incorporated a physical activity component were uncommon ( n  = 6, 13.3%). Only two institutions covered physical activity, nutrition, and health in at least one offered course. Conclusions : There is an opportunity for tertiary institution-level summer transitional programs to expand coverage to address a currently unmet need for physical activity promotion while avoiding perpetuation of existing inequities.
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