George Graham, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor George Graham, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Keywords:
SMAST alcohol dependence college students physical activity
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships between heavy alcohol use, including alcohol dependence, and the frequency of exercise among a convenience sample of college students at the Pennsylvania State University. Independent variables used in this study were; (a) gender, (b) GPA, (c) semester standing, and (d) athletic status. The dependent variables for this study include; (a) self-reported physical activity scores measured by the Leisure Time Exercise Questionnaire (LTEQ) and (b) alcohol dependence measured by the Short Michigan Alcohol Screening Test (SMAST).
