Physical activity levels and nutritional habits of physical education teachers during the covid-19 pandemic process

Abstract

Background: While previous studies investigated the impact of the covid pandemic on society, no study findings were found on physical activity and nutrition habits of physical education teachers in this period. Therefore, this study was planned. For this purpose, a total of 238 Physical Education Teachers with an average age of 32.5±6.8 years, working in Çanakkale Province, participated voluntarily. Result: Physical Activity score (MET) in women was 1586.1±1646.1 MET; in males, it was found to be 1952.9.1±1558.6 MET. The frequency of daily meal consumption of the participants is mostly 3 meals (51.2%), the meals are mostly morning, noon and evening, respectively; It was determined that egg (17%), rice (20.2%) and meat dish (16.7%) were consumed. It was determined that fast food consumption was consumed 1 day a week with a rate of 53.7%, and the frequency of liquid consumption was mostly 1-2 lt (53.3%) per day. It was determined that tea-coffee type beverages were generally (50%) 1-2 glasses a day, and most of the participants (65.9%) did not consume cigarettes and alcohol (82.2%). When the results were evaluated, it was found that the frequency of exercise and physical activity levels of the participants were low, the fast-food style eating habits were high and their daily fluid consumption was low. Conclusion; It can be said that in order to prevent the health problems that may be caused by sedentary life during the pandemic process, it can be beneficial to gain regular exercise habits and to give seminars on healthy nutrition.