Academic Performance in relation to Physical Activity among University Students during COVID 19 Pandemic Measures
Author(s): Mohamed A Abdelaziz*, Muath M Alahmari, Mohammed A Alsuwaigh, Abdualaziz F Salamh, Mansour N Alsuliman and Moustafa M Rabie
Abstract
Background: (COVID-19), which is currently causing havoc in practically every country on the planet. Most countries implemented a stay-at-home order to limit the spread of COVID-19 during the beginning of the pandemic. It is safe to say that Saudi Arabia is among the countries that have adopted this technique, and all phases of education have been carried out remotely via the Internet, using online learning. Children, adolescents, and adults who engage in regular physical activity have been demonstrated to be healthier and lessen the chance of developing numerous diseases. Recent years have seen an increase in interest in the link between regular physical activity and academic success, particularly in the professional education system. The purpose of this study is to investigate the link between physical exercise and academic achievement among university undergraduates. in Al-Riyadh and Al-Kharj in KSA during COVID-19 Lock-down. Methods: Cross-sectional study, Cochran's Formula was used to compute sample size 400 participants. All of the participants were undergraduate male and female students from several university colleges in Riyadh and Alkharj, Saudi Arabia, who were between the ages of 19 and 24 years. Data was gathered through the use of a self-administered online questionnaire, which was then disseminated via Google Form. Engaging in physical activity (PA) for the week, we used an Arabic version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire The grade point average (GPA) was used to determine academic performance (GPA). Results: Moderate to high levels of physical activity were found to be associated with improved academic performance (p 0.05), but low levels of physical activity had no effect. Conclusion: Moderate and high physical activities were found to have a strong correlation with academic achievement. No difference between academic performance in males and females. Physical exercise is thought to be a significant element influencing university students' academic success.