Abstract
Introduction. Assessing the physical activity of IT workers during the COVID-19 pandemic can help to discern its hypothetical relationship with gender, the form of work, or other factors. Material and methods. The study lasted from July 29, 2021 to September 14, 2021. For the assessment, a questionnaire was conducted based on the IPAQ-SF (International Physical Activity Questionnaire — Short Form) and original questions about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on lifestyle, including physical activity assessed on the scale –3/0/3. 363 employees of the IT sector (63 women, 300 men; average age: 29; average BMI 26.17) met the conditions for inclusion in the study. Results. In total, 26.17% were in the insufficient group, 54% in the sufficient group and 19.83% in the high physical activity group. Overall, 51.24% estimated that the pandemic had a negative effect on their physical activity, 31.40% had no effect, and 17.36% had a positive impact. Conclusions. IT sector employees are mostly characterized by low physical activity. Therefore, they meet the WHO guidelines for the amount of physical activity with a positive effect on health. There are no interactions in mentioned population between undertaking various types and intensities of physical activity and gender, working shifts and working methods. In future research on physical activity, it is worth considering other factors that may be behind it.
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