@article{jpar2018316,
author={{Kahan, David and Amini, Hamza and Osman, Maryan},
title={Formative Evaluation of a Pilot Study of a University Exercise Class for Female Muslims},
journal={Journal of Physical Activity Research},
volume={3},
number={1},
pages={35--40},
year={2018},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/jpar/3/1/6},
issn={2574-4437},
abstract={Young adult Muslim women in western societies encounter barriers to exercise participation due in part to a lack of gyms offering women-only classes. Among university students, exercise might be further compromised by competing demands on time due to academics/work. We piloted a women-only exercise program (Sisters Exercising Together) for Muslims at one university in the southwest United States during the 2016-2017 academic year. We used attendance rosters (<i>n</i> = 6 participants), and focus group interview (<i>n </i>= 3) and informal interview (<i>n</i> = 47) techniques to assess the feasibility of and satisfaction with the program and to determine reasons for (low) attendance. Although conceptually well-received, intrapersonal factors related to perception of time, personal preferences, and motivation were most responsible for non-attendance. Potential courses of action for improving attendance should focus on improving self-regulation skills and enhancing social support.},
doi={10.12691/jpar-3-1-6}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}