Knowledge, Attitude and Exercise Behaviors of Health Sciences Students at a University
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knowledge, attitude, exercise behaviors, health sciences studentsAbstract
The cross-sectional analysis study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and exercise behaviors of health sciences students, as well as the relationships between knowledge, attitude, and exercise behaviors among students at a University. A total of 285 participants were included, and a stratified random sampling technique was employed for participant selection. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires, yielding Cronbach's alpha coefficients of 0.95, 0.96, and 0.94 respectively.and analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlation analysis.
The results showed that health sciences students exhibited a good level of knowledge regarding exercise (M=7.10, SD=1.60). Their attitude towards exercise was at a fair level (M=33.70, SD=5.40), and their exercise behaviors were also at a fair level (M=33.30, SD=2.30). The relationship analysis indicated a statistically significant correlation between knowledge and attitude with exercise behaviors among health sciences students (r=0.384, p<0.01 and r=0.276, p<0.01, respectively). This research should promote the principles of correct exercise cognition and foster motivational attitudes among students to help them understand the importance of exercise for maintaining good physical performance.
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