Health-related lifestyles of clients of Kenyatta a university health and Recreation centre

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dc.contributor.authorNjororai, W. W. S.
dc.contributor.authorMwisukha, A.
dc.contributor.authorOnywera, V.O.
dc.date.accessioned2015-10-01T08:44:19Z
dc.date.available2015-10-01T08:44:19Z
dc.date.issued2003
dc.descriptionResearch Articleen_US
dc.description.abstractThe World Health Organization and the International Federation of Sports Medicine recommend that daily physical activity should be accepted as a major aspect of a healthy lifestyles. However, a healthy lifestyle involve more than just being active. This study therefore set out to establish the lifestyle patterns of the fitness clients of the Kenyatta University Health and Recreation Centre. A total of 81 members were given questionnaires to fill and return. Out of the 81 only 55 that were satisfactorily completed were used. The questionnaire- sought information pertaining to the clients gender, demographic details, lifestyles, exercise habits, diet, smoking and drinking. Data was treated with percentages and Chi-Square Goodness - of- Fit as necessary. The results arranged in twelve tables led to conclusions that the lifestyles of the clients in the fitness programs at the Kenyatta University Health and Recreation Center were varied. This is an indication that it is appropriate to design programs that are individualized so as to meet the unique interests and needs of the participants.en_US
dc.identifier.citationEast African Journal of Physical Education Vol.1 Issue 1 March 2003en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/13728
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherKenyatta University & KAHPER-SDen_US
dc.subjectLifestyleen_US
dc.subjectDieten_US
dc.subjectExerciseen_US
dc.subjectRecreationen_US
dc.subjectChi Square Goodness - of-Fit.en_US
dc.titleHealth-related lifestyles of clients of Kenyatta a university health and Recreation centreen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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