Koh, YunsukTurner, HaleyBaylor University2021-05-202021-05-2020212021-05-20https://hdl.handle.net/2104/11286PURPOSE: To analyze the relationship between body composition and exercise participation, along with perception towards Lifetime Fitness (LF) courses. METHODS: Thirty-eight students (20 males and 18 females) at Baylor University completed a qualitative survey pertaining their LF course and exercise participation. Additionally, height, weight, waist-to-hip ratio, and body composition [fat free mass (FFM), fat mass (FM), and body fat percentage (BF%)] were assessed. RESULTS: Participants who exercised more than twice a week were associated (p = 0.021) with personal wellbeing as their motivation to exercise. Males who exercise less than twice a week were associated (p = 0.041) with having lower FFM, whereas females were associated (p = 0.004, 0.027, 0.001, respectively) with lower body mass index, FFM, and FM. CONCLUSION: Frequency of exercise was not determined by body composition due to sex differences. Additionally, students who took an LF course because of requirement exhibited a lack of exercise participation.en-USBaylor University projects are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact libraryquestions@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.Lifetime Fitness.Exercise motivation.Physical activity.Body composition.ThesisWorldwide access.Access changed 9/21/23.