Kim, HeontaeSong, TaejeongLim, SoyounKohl, Harold W., IIIHan, Ho2022-04-192022-04-192021-09-01Kim, H., Song, T., Lim, S., Kohl, H. W., III, & Han, H. (2021). Physical activity engagement outside of college physical education: Application of the transtheoretical model. American Journal of Health Behavior, 45(5), pp. 924-932. https://doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.45.5.12https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14446/335259Objective: In this study, we examined physical activity (PA) engagement outside of college physical education (PE) classes using the Transtheoretical Model (TTM). Methods: Overall, 414 university students enrolled in PE classes voluntarily participated in this study. Participants were asked to complete a survey packet to measure 4 core constructs of TTM and their PA level performed outside of PE classes. Among the participants, 150 randomly selected students were asked to wear a triaxial accelerometer for 7 consecutive days to identify their PA level. Descriptive statistics and multivariate analyses of variance were used to determine the association between stages of motivational readiness and other strategic core constructions. Results: We categorized 77% of respondents into either the 'action' stage or the 'maintenance' stage for engaging in additional PA outside of the classes. Behavioral processes of change showed a graded and significant association with the stages. Both self-efficacy and decisional balance were significantly higher in students at higher stages. Conclusion: Our findings showed that most students enrolled in college PE classes had additional PA outside of the class participation. In addition, behavioral processes may be effective strategies for this specific target group to promote PA.application/pdfThis material has been previously published. In the Oklahoma State University Library's institutional repository this version is made available through the open access principles and the terms of agreement/consent between the author(s) and the publisher. The permission policy on the use, reproduction or distribution of the material falls under fair use for educational, scholarship, and research purposes. Contact Digital Resources and Discovery Services at lib-dls@okstate.edu or 405-744-9161 for further information.ExerciseHumansMotivationPhysical Education and TrainingTranstheoretical ModelUniversities2022-04-1210.5993/AJHB.45.5.12Articlebehavioral intentionphysical activitytranstheoretical modelcollege studentsCardiovascularPrevention1117 Public Health and Health Services1302 Curriculum and PedagogyPublic HealthORCID: 0000-0003-4241-7317 (Han, Ho)ScopusID: 57191291072 (Han, Ho)