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Physical Activity Index of Female University Students

2015; Elsevier BV; Volume: 191; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.sbspro.2015.04.375

1877-0428

Liliana-Elisabeta Radu, SIMONA-PIA FAGARAS, Gynetta Vanvu,

Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

The aim of the study is to investigate the physical activity index on female university students. Depending on the results, measures for educational programmes meant to promote an active lifestyle will be taken. By a self-administered questionnaire, the physical activity index was investigated in university students (n472). After applying the formula for physical activity index, we have obtained 34.745% sedentary subjects, 33.474% subjects with a poor physical condition, 13.347% active and healthy ones, and 11.440% and 6.991% with high and very good physical condition. Our research demonstrated the existence of poor and very poor physical condition in university female students and we recommended an improvement through educational programmes promoting an active lifestyle and wellbeing.