Motivational Interviewing to Address Freshman Weight Gain

Motivational Interviewing to Address Freshman Weight Gain

The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of Motivational Interviewing and e-health education on body composition and psychological outcomes. After baseline testing, participants will be randomly assigned to a motivational interviewing or e-health education group for a 10-week intervention. Variables of interest include: body composition, physical activity, food consumption and self-determination theory constructs.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Classified as a college freshman and 18 years of age.
2. Low risk for medical complications from exercise (as determined by physical activity readiness questionnaire (PARQ+).
3. Neither currently engaging in exercise nor consistently exercising over the last three months (2 days per week or less).
4. Be considered overweight based on BMI (BMI at or above 25)
5. Not pregnant.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Those that do not meet inclusion criteria.