rais journal for social sciences
The Impact of Habit Trackers, Healthy Lifestyles and Exercise Motives of University Students in Toronto
In a project funded by Ryerson Athletics and Recreation, the GXSLab is proud to present the official publication of a journal focused on healthy lifestyles for young adults. This study looked to determine the exercise motivations of university students and worked to help academics understand and determine whether a self-reported, healthy-lifestyle habit tracker can improve an individual’s health, generate greater awareness of the benefits of being physically active—including academic benefits of living a healthy lifestyle; and change their behaviors. With this in mind, students from a large downtown Toronto-based university were recruited for this study and were required to answer two surveys, six weeks apart after receiving a healthy lifestyle tracking tool.
Laurel Walzak - Author
The Creative School, Global Experiential Sport Lab, RTA School of Media, Sport Media, Canada
rais journal for social sciences
The Impact of Habit Trackers, Healthy Lifestyles and Exercise Motives of University Students in Toronto
In a project funded by Ryerson Athletics and Recreation, the GXSLab is proud to present the official publication of a journal focused on healthy lifestyles for young adults. This study looked to determine the exercise motivations of university students and worked to help academics understand and determine whether a self-reported, healthy-lifestyle habit tracker can improve an individual’s health, generate greater awareness of the benefits of being physically active—including academic benefits of living a healthy lifestyle; and change their behaviors. With this in mind, students from a large downtown Toronto-based university were recruited for this study and were required to answer two surveys, six weeks apart after receiving a healthy lifestyle tracking tool.
Laurel Walzak - Author
Ryerson University, Faculty of Communication and Design, Global Experiential Sport Lab, RTA School of Media, Sport Media, Canada
Matt Vocino - Author
Ryerson University, Faculty of Communication and Design, Global Experiential Sport Lab, RTA School of Media, Sport Media, Canada
New Study Reslease, August 26, 2020
PRIDE GAMES HELP REDUCE HOMOPHOBIC LANGUAGE In Sport
Surprised by the results of the study, Pride theme games, despite a lack of evidence that they are an effective method to stop discriminatory behaviour, do have impact .
Scholarly Research in the Catalyst
Publications & Resources
We welcome interdisciplinary work with other scholars, departments and schools. This is where we bring together prominent minds with in the academy and industry.
A. Global Areas of Interest
1. Esports Research - Contributions to the emerging field of sports and media management.
2. Gender Equity in Sport Research - Contribute to meaningful discussion about inequities for women in sports with action for systemic change and women empowerment. Inclusive of : ability; age, race, gender, sexual orientation.
Also Includes focus on:
- Policy
- Advocacy
- Mentorship
- Branding
- Society
3. Audience Research - Competition for audience attention in sport is fierce. Fan typologies, behaviour motivations and how to market and commercialize are top of mind.
B. TYPES OF RESEARCH
Industry-sponsored research
Peer-reviewed research
Collaboration research
Interdisciplinary research
Contact Principal Investigator (PI): Associate Professor, Laurel Walzak lwalzak@ryerson.ca
