Knowledge about physical activity and its everyday use among students of medical university and young employees of fast–food restaurants

Bandurska E; P?giel–Kamrat J; Zarzeczna–Baran M; Wojtecka A

Volume : V, Issue : XI, November - 2015

Knowledge about physical activity and its everyday use among students of medical university and young employees of fast–food restaurants

Bandurska E, P Giel Kamrat J, Zarzeczna Baran M, Wojtecka A

Abstract :

Introduction. Physical activity undertaken by people has a crucial influence on their health status and wellbeing. Aim of the work was to assess two groups of young people in terms of their knowledge about selected elements of healthy lifestyle (with special attention to physical activity) and using this knowledge in everyday life. Material and methods. Material consisted of responses to an anonymous questionnaire of 50 medical university students and 50 fast–food restaurant employees. Results. Medical university students have better knowledge in selected elements of healthy lifestyle. It is related with more regular, frequent and intensive physical activity. Students undertake physical activity which duration is longer, nevertheless they spend more time on watching TV and using computer in their free time in comparison with fast–food restaurants employees. Conclusion. Both students and fast–food restaurant employees are not used to physical activity which might result in health problems in adult life.