Many studies paid attention to the worldwide decline in physical activity (PA) and increase the sedentary and obesity. The inactivity at different ages it is a major problem for most countries. The aim of the study is to investigate the level of physical activity of university students. In according with the results will see how active they are and what kind of measure may propose to increase the data obtained. Self administrated International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) were used to investigate how active are the university students. Questionnaires were interpreted as: 1) vigorous activity; 2) moderate activity; 3) walking, and 4) sitting in last seven days. A total of 334 students were participated at this study. Anthropometrics measurements were report as height, weight and body mass index (BMI). Most of students have a normal body weight. Physical activity was reported for all group and by genders. Male students are most active comparative with female students. The findings show reasonable basis for health and active life style among students

This study aimed to investigate the student-athletes' capability to face the academic, sport, and social challenges during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown and to disclose novel aspects of dual careers. A 32-item online survey encompassing demographic characteristics, sport and university engagement, support and dual-career benefits, physical activity, sitting time, and the time deemed necessary to recover the previous level of performance was developed. Four hundred sixty-seven student-athletes (males: 57%, females: 43%) from 11 countries, competing in 49 different sports (individual: 63.4%, team: 36.6%) at regional (17.5%), national (43.3%), and international (39.2%) levels, and enrolled at high school (21.9%) and university (78.1%) levels completed the survey. During the lockdown, the respondents decreased the time dedicated to sport and academics, although they maintained an active lifestyle. Student-athletes from countries under severe contagion were more likely to train at home, dedicate to academics, and receive support from the coach but less likely receive support from their teachers. With respect to their team sport counterparts, athletes competing in individual sports trained more and were more likely to receive support from their coaches. International athletes showed the highest training time and support from their coaches and as student-athletes. High school students received more support from their coaches and teachers, whereas university students were more likely considering dual careers useful to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. This study substantiates the relevant role of competitive sports participation in the maintenance of active lifestyles, with student-athletes considering home training and e-learning valuable resources during the lockdown. Furthermore, their sport and academic commitments helped student-athletes cope with the emergency of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The aim of the study is to investigate the physical activity index on female university students. Depending on the results, measures for educational programmes meant to promote an active lifestyle will be taken. By a self-administered questionnaire, the physical activity index was investigated in university students (n472). After applying the formula for physical activity index, we have obtained 34.745% sedentary subjects, 33.474% subjects with a poor physical condition, 13.347% active and healthy ones, and 11.440% and 6.991% with high and very good physical condition. Our research demonstrated the existence of poor and very poor physical condition in university female students and we recommended an improvement through educational programmes promoting an active lifestyle and wellbeing

The aim of our present study was to investigate the anthropometrical status of athletes and non-athletes. The anthropometric data included 3 types of measurements: basic, girths and breadths. The research was carried out on 20 handball players, 16 volleyball players and 21 healthy non-athlete subjects. The data obtained after applying the One-Way ANOVA indicates the existence of differences between the research groups (p<0.05), depending on weight, BMI, girths (arm span, chest, waist, hip), and breadths (biacromial, biliocristal, transverse chest), while no differences were recorded for height and anterior-posterior chest depth. Our research demonstrated the existence of differences between the non-athletes and athletes, as a result of the targeted selection of the athletes for each post or team

The aim of the study is to assess the level of specific lower limb power and reactive force in young volleyball players. The 15 female subjects were involved in three pre-tests: 15s jumps, 30s jumps and stiffness test performed according to the Bosco Protocol by using the Optojump Next System. After a 10-week plyometric training programme, a post-test was applied. Compared to the pre-test, the flight times, contact time, height jumps and power revealed significantly higher scores post-test for 15s and 30s jumps test. No significant differences were observed on any variables for the stiffness test. We conclude that the 10-week plyometric training programme increases the anaerobic power in terms of contact time, flight times, height jumps and power jumps

The aim of this study was to analyze the characteristics of body proportions and fitness of male and female university students. A total of 67 subjects participated at the study. Based on ten anthropometric measurements, six proportional ratios were calculated as three fitness tests too. Findings indicate significant differences between groups for four proportional ratios and two physical tests. Additionally, Pearson correlation shows some relationships between ratios and physical fitness characteristics. The results of the study indicate that proportional ratios influence the fitness characteristics by gender