Physical inactivity Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
After completing the PAR-Q+ and signing the Information Letter and Consent form, participants will complete a Sociodemographic form, the Godin-Shepard Leisure-Time Physical Activity Questionnaire, and
with no incline at 4.8 km/h for 3 minutes
with an increasing incline at 5.6km/h until the participants' respiratory exchange ratio attains or exceeds 1.1, reaches or exceeds their maximal heart rate, or reaches a plateau or peak oxygen consum
and with no incline at a self-selected pace. During the exercise portion of this test, treadmill incline will be increased 2.5% after 6 minutes, and every 3 minutes thereafter. Participants will be fa
Sponsors
The University of Western Ontario
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. English-speaking 2. Student at a post-secondary institution in London, Ontario 3. 18-35 years of age 4. Physically inactive (engage in less than 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week) 5. Engages in exercise less than 2 times per week 6. Intends to begin exercising regularly in the near future
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Self-reported cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, metabolic or mental health condition (e.g. depression, anxiety) 2. Another ailment or injury restricting physical activity 3. Pregnant 4. Obese (body mass index equal to or greater than 30 kg/m^2) 5. Taking medication 6. Moderate to severe vision, hearing or cognitive impairment 7. Answers "yes" to one or more questions in the follow-up section of the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q+)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Affective valence and perceived activation will be assessed using the Feeling Scale and Felt Arousal Scale before exercise tests, during the last 15 seconds of warm up, 15 seconds before the 6th, 12th, 18th, 24th and 30th minute of exercise, during the last 15 seconds of cool down, and 10 minutes after exercise tests 2. Enjoyment will be assessed using the Physical Activity Enjoyment Questionnaire immediately and 10 minutes after exercise 3. Attentional focus will be assessed using the Attention Scale during the last 15 seconds of warm-up, 15 seconds before the 6th, 12th, 18th, 24th and 30th minute of exercise, and during the last 15 seconds of cool down | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Individuals' intention to watch consecutive episodes of a television show, while walking on a treadmill in the lab, within the next two week will be assessed using a questionnaire designed for the purpose of this study which prompts individuals to rate 6 items on bipolar Likert scales after the second exercise test. | — |
Countries
Canada
Contacts
Public ContactLauren Crutchlow
Outcome results
None listed