Motivaciones para realizar actividad física de estudiantes universitarios. Revisión sistemática

Abstract

The following study, has as a goal to develop a systematic review of the results of different publications related with the application of the EMI-2 questionnaire of college students’ motivations for practicing physical activity. The results of this review would give clear data about which activities motivates more the college students. The publications that were reviewed had as study population college students, applied the Exercise Motivation Inventory2 (EMI-2). The results of the studies were compared in function of the following factors such as affiliation, appearance, focus on challenge, enjoy, competition, health pressure, avoid illhealth, agility, improve health, revitalization, social recognition, development of strength and resistance, stress management, and weight control. This comparison helps the professionals of the college institutes, to develop different sports programs aligned with the motivations of their students. The goal is finding the most common motivations for college students to practice physical activity and use that information in several areas of education