Physical activity, sedentary behavior and educational outcomes in university students: A systematic review. Issue 7 (3rd October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Babaeer, Lena; Stylianou, Michalis; Leveritt, Michael; Gomersall, Sjaan
• Is Part Of: Journal of American college health. Volume 70:Issue 7(2022)
• Page Start: 2184
• Page End: 2209
• Publication Date: 2022-10-03
• Subjects: Educational outcomes -- physical activity -- sedentary behavior -- systematic review -- university students; College students -- Health and hygiene -- United States -- Periodicals; College students -- Health and hygiene -- Periodicals; College students -- Mental health -- Periodicals; Universities and colleges -- Health promotion services -- Periodicals; 362.10883781980973
• DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2020.1846047
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0744-8481

Abstract

Abstract: Objective To systematically review available evidence focusing on the relationship between physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior (SB), and educational outcomes (EO), among university students. Method: Articles published in English and up to April 2019 were eligible to be included in the review if they examined associations between either PA or SB measures and EO in undergraduate university students. Results: Thirty-five articles met the eligibility criteria. The majority of papers used self-report measures of PA and SB and were rated as demonstrating poor quality (22/35). Evidence indicated no associations with EO for overall PA, MPA, VPA, and indeterminate associations for MVPA and leisure-based screen time. Conclusion: Mixed findings for PA, SB, and EO were found. Future studies should use more rigorous designs, including robust measures of relevant outcomes, to further our understanding of this area.