scholarly journals Level of and Factors Determining Physical Activity in Students in Ukraine and the Visegrad Countries

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 1738 ◽  
Author(s):  
Józef Bergier ◽  
Anatolii Tsos ◽  
Dariya Popovych ◽  
Barbara Bergier ◽  
Ewelina Niźnikowska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Eastern European ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Social Elite ◽  
National University ◽  
Medical University ◽  
Visegrad Group ◽  
Visegrád Countries

Background: Examining the level of physical activity in students is a vital issue as these young people are the future social elite. Methods: The research was conducted in the years 2013–2016 and comprised 5008 males and females, mean age of 20.5 ± 2.1 years, including 2237 (55.3%) students from students from Eastern European National University, Lutsk, and Ternopil State Medical University, Ukraine, as well as 2237 (44.7%) from the Visegrad countries, i.e., University of Pécs in Hungary, University in Kosice, Slovakia, University of Olomunec in the Czech Republic and the State School of Higher Education in Biała Podlaska, Poland. It applied a diagnostic survey—the extended version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), supplemented with original questions regarding body weight, height, self-assessment of physical fitness and amount of leisure time. Results: The comparison of students’ PA from selected European countries, members of the Visegrad group and Ukraine, is particularly vital to the latter country as it demonstrates a different level of socio-economic development. There was noted a significantly higher level of physical activity in students from the Visegrad countries than in Ukraine. Further, there was an overall lower level of physical activity in females compared to males. What was positive about the studied samples was a healthy BMI index in the majority of the male and female respondents, with a significantly higher indicator in Ukraine. Conclusions: Among the factors significantly affecting higher physical activity in both researched samples were the BMI and high self-assessment of physical fitness. There was no significant variation in the level of physical activity and the amount of leisure time, both in those studying in the Visegrad states and Ukraine.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OF CHILDREN IN PRE-SCHOOL AGE IN THE OPINION OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS FROM KINDERGARTENS IN UKRAINE

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 613-622
Author(s):  
Stanislawa Nazaruk ◽  
Helena Konowaluk-Nikitin ◽  
Andrii Poruchynskyi ◽  
Olena Dmytrotsa ◽  
Tetiana Poruchynska
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Young Person ◽  
Eastern European ◽  
Pope John Paul Ii ◽  
Joint Research ◽  
The Family ◽  
National University ◽  
Physical Activity Classes ◽  
Low Activity

Bearing in mind the proper development of a young person, attention should be paid to shaping certain habits related to physical activity during childhood. The child's physical activity influences various parameters of his health, both today and in the future. In connection with the implementation of joint research between partner universities: Lesya Ukrainka Eastern European National University and Pope John Paul II State School of Higher Education in Biala Podlaska, Poland there was examined the level of physical activity of children aged 5-6 within one day including factors such as: age, sex, participation in sections in kindergarten and their leisure time. 250 children from kindergartens in Lutsk took part in the research. The research results showed that the majority of children show low activity, which may adversely affect their health. Therefore, there is a necessity to organize various kinds of physical activity classes for children, both in the family and in kindergarten.

Physical activity of students, their leisure time and physical fitness self-assessment

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (64) ◽  
pp. 41-48
Author(s):  
Barbara Bergier ◽  
Ewelina Niźnikowska ◽  
Ewa Stępień ◽  
Adam Szepeluk ◽  
Józef Bergier
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Self Assessment

SURVEY ON THE OPINION AND SIGNIFICANCE OF SPORTS ACTIVITIES AMONG STUDENTS TRAINING IN THE "NURSES" AND "MIDWIVES"

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (Suppl.1) ◽  
pp. 640-646
Author(s):  
A. Bozhkova ◽  
K. Gerasimov
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Motor Activity ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Medical University ◽  
Nurses And Midwives ◽  
Sports Activities

The aim of the research is, through a survey among students studying in the specialties "Nurse" and "Midwife", to study their opinion and attitude to the current models for conducting classes in the discipline "Sports", and in particular to their motor activity. The study involved students from the Medical University - Sofia (Faculty of Public Health and Branch "Prof. Dr. Ivan Mitev" - Vratsa). The tasks we set ourselves are: 1. To conduct a survey on the opinion and attitude of students to the discipline "Sport" and self-assessment of their physical activity; 2. To process and analyze the data from the survey; 3. To draw conclusions and formulate recommendations. To achieve the goal and tasks, a questionnaire with 18 questions was developed, and the obtained results will give us valuable information about motor culture, knowledge and skills about the role of sports during the training of the studied students and then in their future realization as specialists.

scholarly journals A comprehensive physical activity promotion programme at elementary school: the effects on physical activity, physical fitness and psychosocial correlates of physical activity

2007 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 477-484 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefanie JM Verstraete ◽  
Greet M Cardon ◽  
Dirk LR De Clercq ◽  
Ilse MM De Bourdeaudhuij
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elementary Schools ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Accelerometer Data ◽  
Psychosocial Correlates ◽  
Promotion Programme ◽  
Activity Promotion

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the effects of a comprehensive physical activity (PA) promotion programme in elementary schools on children's total PA levels, leisure-time PA, physical fitness and psychosocial correlates of PA.DesignA pre-test–post-test design over two school years.Setting and subjectsSixteen elementary schools (764 children, mean age: 11.2 ± 0.7 years) were randomly assigned to the intervention condition (n = 8) and the control condition (n = 8). The intervention included a health-related physical education programme, an extracurricular PA promotion programme and classroom-based PA education lessons. In the total sample, leisure-time PA, psychosocial correlates of PA and physical fitness were measured using a PA questionnaire and the Eurofit test battery. In a sub-sample, total PA levels were measured using an accelerometer.ResultsAccording to accelerometer data, children's moderate PA and moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) levels decreased less in the intervention schools than in the control schools (P < 0.01). The average time spent on MVPA decreased by 9 min per day in the intervention schools compared with 33 min per day in the control schools. Children in the intervention schools reported significantly more moderate PA in leisure time than the controls (P < 0.05). No overall improvement of physical fitness and no effects on the psychosocial correlates of PA were found.ConclusionsThe comprehensive PA promotion programme was successful in preventing a decline in children's total activity levels. Furthermore, the intervention increased children's PA engagement in leisure time. Therefore, implementation needs to be encouraged.

Relationships between leisure time physical activity, physical fitness and mental health among young adult males

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S179-S179
Author(s):  
K. Appelqvist-Schmidlechner ◽  
J. Vaara ◽  
J. Mäkinen ◽  
T. Vasankari ◽  
H. Kyröläinen
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Mental Distress ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Military Education ◽  
Positive Mental Health

Physical activity has been seen as an important tool to prevent both physical and mental disorders like depression and anxiety. However, previous research has mainly focused on mental health problems rather than positive mental health. The aim of the present study was to investigate the association of leisure time physical activity (LTPA) and physical fitness with mental distress and positive mental health. The study sample consisted of 792 men (mean age 26 years) who participated in the study prior their military refresher-training course. Cardio-respiratory and muscle fitness tests were measured, and LTPA, positive mental health (Warwick–Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale, SWEMWBS) and mental distress were assessed with a questionnaire. Analysis of variance and linear regressions were used as statistical methods. Younger age and lower military education were associated with mental distress, whereas older age and higher military education were inversely associated with high positive mental health (flourishing). Moreover, individuals reporting vigorous LTPA at least 1–2 times per week had lower level of mental distress and were more commonly experiencing flourishing compared to their less physically active counterparts. Physical fitness (both aerobic and muscular) was associated with lower mental distress, but not with flourishing. In conclusion, leisure time physical activity and physical fitness may contribute to mental health. The present results highlight that even low amount of leisure-time physical activity may promote mental health and prevent mental disorders. Leisure time physical activity, rather than physical fitness, seems to be more essential for positive mental health.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals STUDENTS LEISURE TIME AS A DETERMINANT OF THEIR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AT UNIVERSITIES OF THE EU VISEGRAD GROUP COUNTRIES

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 31-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pongrác Ács ◽  
Barbara Bergier ◽  
Józef Bergier ◽  
Ewelina Niźnikowska ◽  
Ján Junger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Visegrad Group ◽  
The Eu

scholarly journals Physical Fitness Level of 1st Year Medicine and Physiotherapy Students of Lublin Medical University

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Kotwica ◽  
Piotr Majcher
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
Fitness Level ◽  
Analysis Of Results ◽  
Medical University ◽  
Physiotherapy Students

AbstractIntroduction. The development of civilization is leading to lifestyle changes and diminishing physical activity as well as various types of sicknesses caused by a lack of movement. In order to reduce these negative effects we should maintain a proper level of physical activity, which is often regarded as a contributing factor to positive health levels. Material and st methods. The aim of this report is the assessment of physical fitness levels of 1st year male and female students of medicine and physiotherapy faculties at Lublin Medical University. The test was conducted on a group of 103 female and 52 male students of medicine as well as 50 female and 11 male students of physiotherapy. The survey was based on the Pilcz motor skills test and Denisiuk endurance test. Results and conclusions. The analysis of results showed differences in physical fitness between sexes while there were hardly any differences between the students of the two faculties. The overall level of physical fitness has been specified as the lower limit of the average level.

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