The Predictive Factors of the Promotion of Physical Activity by Air Force Squadron Commanders

Abstract

This research examined the relationship between beliefs about physical activity, physical activity levels, age and the promotional practices for physical activity employed by Air Force squadron commanders. Additionally, differences in levels of promotional practice were evaluated based on group, MAJCOM and rank of the commander. Web based surveys were completed by 178 commanders at bases world-wide. Positive correlations were observed between physical activity and both personal benefit beliefs and organizational benefit beliefs (.417 and .298, p < .001, respectively). Using a step-wise linear regression, only age and personal benefit beliefs had small predictive value for promotion practices score (R2 = .063 for age and personal benefit beliefs combined, p <.001). The difference in mean promotion practices score between some MAJCOMs was significant. Open-ended responses provided insight into practices and beliefs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 26, 2001
Accession Number
ADA398614

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  • Dana L. Whelan

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  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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  • Biomedical

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  • Air Force
  • Conductive Polymers
  • Data Analysis
  • Databases
  • Electronic Mail
  • Families (Human)
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Information Science
  • Management Personnel
  • Medical Personnel
  • Physical Activity
  • Social Psychology
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Students
  • Surveys
  • United States

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