Study on Behavioral Characteristics of Physical Exercise and Their Influencing Factors Among University Students

Yuanzhuo  Zhang; Xinrou  Xie; Anhui Fan

doi:10.54691/6egtnc11

Authors

Yuanzhuo Zhang
Xinrou Xie
Anhui Fan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54691/6egtnc11

Keywords:

Physical exercise; Exercise frequency; Exercise duration; Exercise level; Exercise intensity.

Abstract

Physical exercise is a crucial means of promoting the physical health of university students. This study employed literature review, questionnaire surveys, interviews, and mathematical statistics to investigate the characteristics of physical exercise behavior among students at Southwest University. A total of 269 valid questionnaires were collected. The questionnaire content primarily covered regular exercise participation, exercise intensity, and the application of the Physical Activity Rating Scale (PARS-3). Statistical analysis revealed that overall exercise frequency and intensity were at a good level; however, the physical exercise level was predominantly concentrated in the low to moderate range, with few individuals at a high level. Approximately half of the students had regular exercise habits, and significant gender differences existed in exercise frequency, duration, intensity, and level. It is recommended that university students participate more actively in physical exercise, with a particular need to enhance exercise intensity.

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