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Exploring the trend for physical activity amongst international students studying within malaysian universities
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KHALED DOUGMAN, KIRSTEN JEAN ORR, KIM GEOK SOH, AMINUDDIN YUSOF, KIM LAM SOH
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The purpose of this study is to explore and review the physical activity habits of male and female international
students (from Africa, Europe, Asia and America) who are studying in Malaysia and the impact of conditions
such as climate, personal safety, social environment and access to facilities may have for them.Eight
international postgraduate students, aged between 30-35 years old (2 African, 3 European, 2 Asian and 1
American) participated in this qualitative research, a personalinterview and audiotape wereused and the
sessions were professionally transcribed. The findings indicated that the physical environment affects the
choices made by participants, with regard to exercising. Personal safety is also a barrier in participating in
physical activity especially for female students. In conclusion, this study found that weather (heavy rain) has a
direct impacton the student choicesof engaging in outdoor activity, as there is more risk of injury.A public
health strategy to promote PA should strongly emphasize the role of environmental influences, and create
more opportunities for the public to become physically active in their daily lives.
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CDCP
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