Physical Activity and Stages of Change among College Students.

BACKGROUND To investigate of physical activity distribution bases on stages of change among Isfahan University of Medical Sciences central part of Iran. METHODS Exercise behavior stages of change construct questionnaire were collected from 504 participants by using a convenience sample in May 2010. RESULTS 73.8% of subjects were in earlier stages of exercise behavior (Precontemplation, contemplation, and preparation stages) and tended to be inactive. The exercise behavior was not influenced by age, education levels, and marital status. CONCLUSION The majority of the university students are suffering physical inactivity that need to design more effective physical activity promotion programs in the community and univer-sities level.