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Regular physical activity of physiotherapy students: is there a need for more physical activity through study program?

Since physical activity and physical fitness are important parameters for physiotherapist everyday work and physiotherapists are expected to be good role models for patients. The short form of International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was used to estimate the level of physical activity. The IPAQ asks about specific types of activity: walking, sitting, moderate and vigorous intensity activities. Croatian version of Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale (EBBS) (Sechrist, Sechrist, Walker, Pender, 1985) was used. Most of the physiotherapy students are vigorously or moderately active so there is no great need for increasing the amount of physical activity in existing study programs. Students feel strong benefits from regular physical activity, mostly because of its’ impact on their physical performance and psychological outlook.

physical activity, physiotherapy students, benefits, barriers.

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