Abstract
- With instructional formats changing due to COVID, it is essential to examine the effect of a physical activity (PA) and wellness course on college student wellness and motivation when courses had to be delivered fully online. This research examines the effect of an online PA and wellness course on wellness and motivation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pre- and post-test surveys were utilized to measure changes in wellness and motivation among college students enrolled in a PA and wellness course. There were significant increases between the pre- and post-assessment scores for all dimensions of wellness and motivation. Including whole-person wellness and motivation content in college-level IPAP curriculum may enhance students’ overall well-ness and motivation for wellness-promoting behaviors even during an atypical semester.