Abstract
This study identified and analyzed the influence the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints had on the decision of 309 respondents to exercise. The data obtained from the questionaires were analyzed using chi-square to compare males and females. Within the limitations of this study, the following conclusions were justified: women were more influenced by the LDS Church to exercise than men; LDS males and females exercised more than average American adults; walking, jogging, and aerobic dance were the most popular choices of LDS exercisers; and, there is a need to improve the awareness of LDS members concerning the Physical Fitness Awards Program.
Degree
MS
College and Department
Life Sciences; Exercise Sciences
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BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Preston, Gary L., "Assessment of Influence that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has on Exercise Habit of Members Living in Utah County" (1987). Theses and Dissertations. 5051.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/5051
Date Submitted
1987
Document Type
Thesis
Handle
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/etdm598
Keywords
Exercise, Mormons, Exercise, Utah, Utah County
Language
English
Included in
Exercise Science Commons, Mormon Studies Commons, Psychology Commons, Statistics and Probability Commons