Sedentary lifestyles have been proven to be a significant factor in many health diseases such as obesity and diabetes (Cleven et al, 2020). The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people, especially students to adopt new lifestyles in Physical Activity (PA) participation (Barkley et al., 2020). There has been a lack of research on how PA behaviors have changed since the majority of students are learning online.

This study will be aimed at the impact of PA on college students at a California State University. The survey design will include the International Physical Activity Questionnaires (IPAQ) that comprise of questions on health–related physical activity. The plan is to administer a survey to students across campus inquiring about their level of PA. Correlation and t-test will be utilized for data analysis in assessing their PA. Also, descriptive data such as demographic information on the participants and their level of PA will be analyzed to have overall information on the participants. The results will identify the level of PA pre and during COVID. As a result, it will have a direct impact on what is needed to be in place on campus in order to support and promote normal levels of PA as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Authors:
Erick Kong, California State University East Bay, United States
Dal-Hyun Moon, California State University East Bay, United States

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Moon is an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology at California State University East Bay. His primary research focus is the promotion of physical activity participation for all individuals especially people with disabilities.

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