BPED Students-athletes Ways in Maintaining Mental and Physical Health During Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

COVID 19 pandemic causes lockdown, which people hinder to go outside and limit the physical activities they can do. It also increases the anxiety, depression, and fear of death. This study explored the BPED students-athletes’ ways in maintaining mental and physical health during Covid-19 pandemic. We used the data gathered from the responses of 94 Bachelor of Physical Education Students athletes to describe their current state of physical health and mental health. Also, to figure out how they are keeping their physical and mental health during pandemic. COVID 19 infection rates are continuing to climb as a result of the virus, lockdown and community quarantine last longer. Our findings indicated that in the midst of pandemic where physical activities are limited because people can’t go outside and participate to various physical activities. Most of Bachelor of Physical Education Students athletes have their way to remain healthy both physical and mental. The research findings aimed to give significance to the researchers, family of respondents and researchers, to the professors of the university and to the university itself.