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Physical Activity and Sleep Quality in Students of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport of Braşov, Romania

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  • Georgian Badicu

    (Department of Physical Education and Special Motility, Faculty of Physical Education and Mountain Sports, Transilvania University of Braşov, 500068 Braşov, Romania)

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Background and objectives: The purpose of this research is to assess the level of physical activity (PAL) and quality of sleep in students of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport of Braşov, Romania. This research will also analyse the correlation between these two parameters. Materials and Methods: The study participants consist of 394 students (255 male and 139 female) of Transilvania University of Braşov. Participants in this study are from three specializations: Physical Education and Sport (PES), Kinetotherapy and Special Motility (KSM), Sport and Physical Performance (SPP). To assess PAL, we used the short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF); and to measure sleep quality, we used the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Questionnaire (PSQI). Results: The study shows one average intensity correlation between sleep quality and physical activity (PA), rho (0.585). Certain correlations can be found between the two parameters, depending on the students’ specialization. The biggest differences between the two parameters are found between PES and KSM, and SPP and KSM. Conclusions: PA is beneficial for the body, and can improve the quality and quantity of sleep, if carried out systematically and continuously.

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  • Georgian Badicu, 2018. "Physical Activity and Sleep Quality in Students of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport of Braşov, Romania," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 10(7), pages 1-10, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:10:y:2018:i:7:p:2410-:d:157276
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    1. Haitao Zhao & Chuntian Lu & Cuixia Yi, 2023. "Physical Activity and Sleep Quality Association in Different Populations: A Meta-Analysis," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(3), pages 1-11, January.
    2. Elena-Simona Indreica & Georgian Badicu & Hadi Nobari, 2022. "Exploring the Correlation between Time Management, the Mediterranean Diet, and Physical Activity: A Comparative Study between Spanish and Romanian University Students," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(5), pages 1-16, February.

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