Borka Malčić, Stanislava Marić Jurišin

Recognizing the importance of lifelong physical activity for all aspects of health, the aim of this study was to determine the current level of physical activity of student population of the University of Novi Sad (N = 300) measured using the standardized IPAQ questionnaire (International Physical Activity Questionnaire), which is intended for examining the frequency, duration and intensity of physical activity among adults. The basic hypothesis is that physical activity of students is at unacceptable and inadequate level. Differences in levels of physical activity of students with respect to gender and type of faculty were also examined. The results show that students are more likely to practice walking and intensive activities than moderate activities. Although characterized as an overall moderate physical activity, it is a result of physical activity and walking of significantly higher intensity, while the moderate activity of students itself is the lowest. A significant multivariate gender effect was obtained, with male students practicing more intense physical activities. The results also imply that the type of faculty also affects intense activity, while the effect on the other two activities (moderate physical activity and walking) is insignificant

Keywords: physical activity, students, physical education, education.

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