Diversity, physical activity, and referral by university campus healthcare services to physical activity counseling

Abstract

Objective: To identify student diversity, physical activity (PA), and PA referrals to PA counseling by campus healthcare providers (HCPs). Participants: University students (n = 1030, Mage = 21.14) utilizing on-campus healthcare. Methods: Data were collected from university healthcare visits. PA was measured using Physical Activity Vital Sign. Results: The final sample was predominantly women (74.6%), non-Hispanic or Latino (83.2%), and white (60.9%). Fifty-seven percent were insufficiently active. Men and white students reported significantly more weekly minutes of PA than women and students of color, respectively (ps