Physical Activity Among College Students Recommendations At least

Physical Activity Among College Students Recommendations At least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week (75 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise) Incorporating some muscle strengthening activities that target major muscle group per week. How can College Kids get Active? Park further away from class. Take the stairs instead of the elevator Jogging, running, race walking, rollerblading Dancing, Biking, Team sports (intramurals) Statistics 9. 2% of college students participated in moderate aerobic exercise 30 minutes a day, five days a week. 10. 6% of college students incorporated 2 days a week. AVOID inactivity Where to go on Campus Benefits of Exercise • Build and maintain healthy bones and muscles • Reduce risk of developing chronic disease • Reduce feelings off depression, anxiety, and stress • May help improve academic performance • Promote overall physical and psychological well-being • May improve time management and effective time use skills Student recreation center Racquet and fitness center Wink arena Katke Golf Course Consequences of Inactivity • Obesity, which leads to an increased risk of many chronic disease • Increased risk of dying prematurely, developing heart disease, diabetes, multiple forms of cancer, and high blood pressure. • Increased risk of bone and muscle wasting, decreased strength, and generalized fatigue. Jacqueline Mulder, Corrin Simon, Kathyrn Kaufman, and Sam Fries