Goal setting in sleep and nutrition to improve perceived performance in active college students

Author

Cameron F. Timmons, California State Polytechnic University, HumboldtFollow

Graduation Date

Summer 2025

Document Type

Thesis

Program

Master of Science degree with a major in Kinesiology

Committee Chair Name

Taylor Bloedon

Committee Chair Affiliation

Cal Poly Humboldt Faculty or Staff

Second Committee Member Name

Rock Braithwaite

Second Committee Member Affiliation

Community Member or Outside Professional

Third Committee Member Name

Kari Pilolla

Keywords

Sleep, Nutrition, Goal setting, Perceived performance, College students

Subject Categories

Kinesiology

Abstract

This study looked at goal setting in sleep and nutrition on healthy active college students aimed to improve their perceived performance, resting metabolic rate, body composition, and overall well-being. The six-week-long intervention had two groups: a control (n=5) and intervention group (n=6). Both groups received an initial coaching session and guidance for self-motivated online goal setting, completed weekly check-ins asking about their sleep and nutrition quality and quantity, and perceived performance, then they would set small goals aimed at improving their sleep and nutrition. The control group set their own goals every week with their online weekly check-ins, and the intervention group received motivational coaching every other week via phone or Zoom by a researcher. During the initial session, all participants completed metabolic testing, received education on goal setting, and set their week 1 goals with a researcher. The results showed that over the 6-week period, there was no significant difference in the post-sleep scores between the two groups, no significant difference in the post-performance scores, no significant difference in resting metabolic rate, and no significant difference in body fat%. Even though the results were not significant, goal setting and coaching are still great tools to create positive behavior change.

Citation Style

APA

Recommended Citation

Timmons, Cameron F., "Goal setting in sleep and nutrition to improve perceived performance in active college students" (2025). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 2316.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/2316

Collaboration

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