Intention-behavior gap is wider for walking and moderate physical activity than for vigorous physical activity in university students

摘要

Objectives: The theory of planned behavior proposes that physical activity is the result of intentions; howeer little is known about whether the relation between intentions and behavior differs between vigorous, moderate physical activity, and walking. For university students, vigorous physical activity is oftentimes enacted as a goal-directed behavior; whereas walking is oftentimes a means to achieving a goal other than physical activity (e.g., transportation).