Effects of COVID-19 pandemics in participation in outdoor activities– case study of students from Goce Delcev University

Popeska, Biljana and Sivevska, Despina and Ristova, Cvetanka (2021) Effects of COVID-19 pandemics in participation in outdoor activities– case study of students from Goce Delcev University. In: Тринадесетата международна научна конференция -Съвременни тенденции на физическото възпитание и спорта, 5 Nov 2021, Sofia, Bulgaria.

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Abstract

Spending time outside is beneficial for our health. Having in mind the effects that
restrictions that were introduced can have on movement habits and overall health of the
students, we prepared this work that is focused on effects of COVID-19 on outdoor participation.
The aim of the study is to examine the immediate impacts of COVID-19 restrictions on outdoor
activities behaviors in students from Goce Delcev University in Stip – North Macedonia. The
study sample was comprised from 172 respondents, students at Goce Delcev University of Stip –
Macedonia. Survey was developed and implemented online in period of three months. Results
were analyzed using basic descriptive statistic parameters. Obtained results suggest on small
decrease in level of participation in outdoor activities. Walking, hiking, running and cycling are
most preferred outdoor activities among university students. The restrictions that were presented
during the pandemic have negative impact of outdoor participation while aspects like health
benefits from outdoor stay, positive effect of outdoor activity on mental and emotional health,
improved immune system, reduces stress etc, was determined to be the reasons for increase
participation in outdoor activities. Recommendations, examples and practical are provided in
order to increase participation in outdoor activities.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	COVID-19, exercise, outdoor activity, physical activity, students, University
Subjects:	Social Sciences > Educational sciences
Divisions:	Faculty of Educational Science
Depositing User:	Despina Sivevska
Date Deposited:	27 Jan 2022 08:07
Last Modified:	18 Aug 2023 11:47
URI:	https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/29134

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