Abstract
Background and objectives: The purpose of this research is to assess the level of physical activity (PAL) and quality of sleep in students of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport of Braşov, Romania. This research will also analyse the correlation between these two parameters. Materials and Methods: The study participants consist of 394 students (255 male and 139 female) of Transilvania University of Braşov. Participants in this study are from three specializations: Physical Education and Sport (PES), Kinetotherapy and Special Motility (KSM), Sport and Physical Performance (SPP). To assess PAL, we used the short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF); and to measure sleep quality, we used the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Questionnaire (PSQI). Results: The study shows one average intensity correlation between sleep quality and physical activity (PA), rho (0.585). Certain correlations can be found between the two parameters, depending on the students’ specialization. The biggest differences between the two parameters are found between PES and KSM, and SPP and KSM. Conclusions: PA is beneficial for the body, and can improve the quality and quantity of sleep, if carried out systematically and continuously.
Highlights
Physical activity (PA) and sleep constitute important elements of lifestyle in terms of primary prevention and therapeutic education
The highest percentage values of physical activity (PA) were reported in survey respondents with a high level of PA, (HPAL = 51.76%, n = 132), followed by those with a moderate level (MPAL = 30.58%, n = 78), and with a low level (LPAL = 17.65%, n = 45)
The percentage values in terms of PA were the following: 43.16% of women have a moderate level of PA (n = 60), followed by those with a high physical activity (PAL) (33.81%, n = 47), and a low PAL (23.02%, n = 32)
Summary
Physical activity (PA) and sleep constitute important elements of lifestyle in terms of primary prevention and therapeutic education. PA is defined as every movement produced by the skeletal muscles that moves the body and subsequently leads to a considerable increase in the energy consumption This is in contrast to a rest period, defined by a lack of activity or daily rest. An active lifestyle is known to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and is associated with lower blood pressure It can enhance memory and controllability, improve the lipid profile and overall wellbeing, and relieve stress and anxiety [1]. The purpose of this research is to assess the level of physical activity (PAL) and quality of sleep in students of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport of Brasov, Romania. Results: The study shows one average intensity correlation between sleep quality and physical activity (PA), rho (0.585). Conclusions: PA is beneficial for the body, and can improve the quality and quantity of sleep, if carried out systematically and continuously
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