Physical activity facilitators, barriers, and life challenges among Native American freshmen.

The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine exercise facilitators and barriers among Native American freshmen in relation to life challenges during their transition from high school to college. : Seven Native American freshmen college students (females = 2, males = 5) were recruited. A focus group and individual interviews on exercise values and life challenges were conducted.

If Exercise is Medicine, Where is Exercise in Medicine? Review of U.S. Medical Education Curricula for Physical Activity-Related Content.

Background: This study provides an update on the amount and type of physical activity education occurring in medical education in the United States in 2013. It is the first study to do so since 2002.

Methods: Applying content analysis methodology, we reviewed all accessible accredited doctor of medicine and doctor of osteopathic medicine institutions' websites for physical activity education related coursework (N = 118 fully accessible; 69.