Physically Active Leisure Education and Collegiate Females’ Body Image: An Exploratory Study
Abstract
As research on body image continues to expand, a growing focus has been placed on the role that physical activity plays in shaping body image. Framed by body image research, including objectification theory, that indicates a link between body image and societal norms, the purpose of this study was to investigate the role that physically-active leisure education courses might play in shaping college females’ body image. The results indicate that participants experienced a significant and positive change in body image following a semester-long leisure education course. This mixed methods study utilizing provides empirical support for further investigation of intentionally-designed, physically-active leisure education courses as a potentially novel avenue to enhancing college females’ body image.
Department
Recreation Management and Policy
Publication Date
1-1-2018
Journal Title
Applied Recreational Research and Programming Annual
Publisher
American Press
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Evans, K.E., Hartman, C.L., & Anderson, D.M. (2018) Physically active leisure education and collegiate females’ body image: An exploratory study. Applied Recreational Research and Programming Annual, 7, 21-54.