Examination of Physical Activity Levels of University Students
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College students, physical inactivity, sedantery life, BMI, physical healthAbstract
Background: The aim of this study was to determine the levels of physical activity level among university students.
Methods: An online survey method was used to collect data from 388 students (198 females, 190 males) studying at Kirikkale University Faculty of Sports Sciences. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) was administered for data collection. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS 25.0 software. Descriptive statistics, such as mean and standard deviation (SD), were calculated. Gender differences were examined using an independent samples t-test. The relationship between age, Body Mass Index (BMI), and physical activity levels was evaluated using the Pearson correlation test. Correlation coefficients were interpreted as follows: 0-.10 very weak; .10-.30 weak; .40-.60 moderate; .70-.90 strong; and 1 and above as excellent.
Result: As a result, it was found that due to the positive effects of physical activity, there was a significant difference in height and weight between female and male students, with males performing better in on-campus physical activities than females.
Conclusions: However, no differences were observed in off-campus activities; this is thought to be due to the sporting age of the participants.
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