University Students' Daily Activities and Physical Fitness during COVID-19 Pandemic (original) (raw)
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Introduction. The coronavirus pandemic has affected various aspects of human life around the world and, among other things, the quality and level of physical activity, which is one of the main preventive mechanisms for many chronic diseases, for both young and adults. It has been shown that physical activity improves mental health and quality of life. Due to the strict measures during the pandemic, people spent more time at home, inactive, sitting or lying for long periods of time. The aim of this study is to assess the level of physical activity of students during the coronavirus disease 2019 epidemic and to determine the impact of these measures on its level. Material and Methods. The study was conducted as a retrospective study including a total of 60 students, aged 22 to 30 years, of which 30 students were final year students of the Faculty of Medicine in Novi Sad and 30 students of the Faculty of Agriculture in Novi Sad. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire was use...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has closed non-essential businesses which may alter individuals' leisure behaviors. Consequently, physical activity and sedentary behavior may be negatively impacted as many fitness and recreational centers have been closed. This study aimed to examine the impact of the pandemic on physical activity and sedentary behavior in a sample of university students and employees before and after the university cancelled face-to-face classes and closed campus. Participants (N = 398) completed the validated Godin physical activity questionnaire and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire which assessed physical activity and sedentary behavior pre- and post-cancellation of face-to-face classes. Participants were also separated in the groups (low, moderate, high physical activity) based upon a tertile split of pre-pandemic total physical activity. Physical activity group by time ANOVAs were used to assess potential changes in total physical activity and sedent...
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