Impact of Physical Activity Practice on Quality of Life of Medical Students, Nove de Julho University (Uninove)

Abstract

Introduction: Regular physical activity is recommended for the prevention of non-communicable diseases and to improve quality of life. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effects of physical activity in the quality of life of medical students. Method: We used a cross-sectional study with application of the World Health Organization questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) and questions related to physical activity in 405 medical students of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Results: Students who participate in sports competitions and those who do physical activities, regularly, for at least thirty minutes three times a week or more have better quality of life index demonstrated in almost all domains (p <0.005). Conclusion: In this study, medical students who are engaged in sports competitions and those who do physical activities, regularly, for at least thirty minutes three times a week have better quality of life when compared to those who do it infrequently or are sedentary.