PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OF STUDENTS OF OSRESS "SUMMER SCHOOL" PARTICIPANTS DIAGNOSISED BY IPAQ QUESTIONNAIRE

Abstract

Introduction. The problem of health behaviors of students in the European reality has been noticeable for several decades, which is why in the EU the issues of this particular sociological group are the subject of numerous studies and analyses. The aim of this research was knowledge about on health behaviors and selected lifestyle elements of students from EU countries. Materials and methods. The study group consisted of 24 students of EU countries We used as a research methods semi-structured interview and IPAQ.  Results. The results are not satisfactory and are close to the European average of this type of university. However, in order for the relative value of the results to increase and be more beneficial for health, it would be necessary to make students aware of the need to increase their level of activity. Conclusions. Participation of students from selected Physical Education universities from the EU as part of the OSRESS project enabled us to obtain the necessary information on a healthy lifestyle. The experiences on teaching social skills and getting to know various forms of physical activity as plays and games specific to each country Physical Education students in the OSRESS project, can be used in other projects or as an academic discipline and be configured as successful strategies to enhance the university student’s interpersonal development in the future.