Naslov
Physical Activity and Physical Fitness among University Students—A Systematic Review

Autori
Kljajević, Vidran ; Stanković, Mima ; Đorđević, Dušan ; Trkulja-Petković, Drena ; Jovanović, Rade ; Plazibat, Kristian ; Oršolić, Mario ; Čurić, Mijo ; Sporiš, Goran

Izvornik
International journal of environmental research and public health (1660-4601) 19 (2022), 1; 158, 12

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
exercise ; students ; assessment ; physical fitness ; physical activity

Sažetak
The aim of this systematic review was to examine the scientific evidence regarding physical activity and physical fitness among university students. The search and analysis of the studies were done in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. An electronic databases search (Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct, and Scopus) yielded 11, 839 studies. Subsequently, the identified studies had to be published in English between 2011 and 2021, the experimental study had to have included males and females attending a faculty, and the participants had to have been evaluated for physical activity and fitness. A total of 21 studies were included in the quantitative synthesis, with a total of 7306 participants, both male and female. After analyzing the obtained results, it could be concluded that university students show a satisfactory level of physical activity and physical fitness. However, the results vary due to different factors involved, mostly related to the cultural differences and educational systems in different countries. As this study observes mediocre results of physical activity and physical fitness among university students, it is crucial to get their attention and awareness, to at least maintain a satisfactory level of physical activity and physical fitness.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kineziologija

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