Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the relationships between physical activity, health status, and quality of life (QOL) of University students. Methods: The research design was based on a descriptive research design model. This study sample consisted of 183 K University students in D city. Data was collected from December 2012 to January 2013 and analyzed with descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, analysis of variance (ANOVA), t-test, and Pearson's correlation analysis) using SPSS 19.0. Subjects completed questionnaires on their demographics, physical activity, health status, and QOL. Results: The overall physical activity of participants was <TEX>$2529.40{\pm}5057.896$</TEX> min/week on average. The average health status was <TEX>$28.66{\pm}6.3$</TEX> and the average physical health and mental health were <TEX>$16.45{\pm}3.955$</TEX> and <TEX>$12.31{\pm}3.446$</TEX>, respectively. The overall degree of QOL was <TEX>$3.429{\pm}0.379$</TEX>. A positive relationship existed between moderate and vigorous activity and health status. In addition, QOL positively correlated with physical health (under health status). However, physical activity was not related with both mental health (under health status) and QOL. Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, health educational programs are needed to promote sufficient physical activity in university students.
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