ABSTRACT

Physical activity is important for weight management, social interaction, and maintaining good health. Decreased physical activity and increase in sedentary behaviour is generally observed during adulthood and college life due to the increase in time invested to fulfil the academic requirement. The purpose of this study is to determine the importance of physical activity among the student population during the lockdown. The study is aimed to determine the pattern of student`s physical activity during lockdown days. A cross sectional study was conducted among college students (100 students). Data was collected on an online survey (50.5% Male, 49.5% Female). Questionnaire consisted of 20 questions which were circulated through google forms. Responses were collected and transferred to google sheets. Data analysis was by SPSS Software. In this study 45% of the male and 55% of the female has been participated, Current profile of the participants are UG aout 42% and PG students 11%, other students by 45% in the study, The 42% of the students could rate good about their fitness level during this lockdown, The 55% of the participants rate their overall physical activity in the lockdown was somewhat active. The 46% of the participants spend less than 50% for their physical activity during this lockdown. Awareness and knowledge about the importance of physical activity was above average and the study can be extended to a larger population. Keywords: Awareness; Survey; Importance; Physical activity; Lockdown; Students
Publication date: 01/08/2021

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.8.1050