The impact of practicing sports and physical activities on life quality level among a sample of master’s students after the Corona pandemic

Makhlouf Djerioui; Abderrahim Laidi; Ahmed Lebchiri

doi:10.15561/20755279.2024.0105

Authors

Makhlouf Djerioui Mohamed Boudiaf University https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8400-524X
Abderrahim Laidi Mohamed Boudiaf University https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3132-2702
Ahmed Lebchiri Mohamed Boudiaf University https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0859-0502

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15561/20755279.2024.0105

Keywords:

sports, physical activities, quality of life, corona pandemic

Abstract

Background and Study Aim. Research has shown that practicing sports and physical activities positively influences the quality of life level for master’s students. This research aims to identify the standard levels of life quality among master’s students practicing physical activities after the Corona pandemic. Material and Methods. This study adopted a descriptive approach. The research sample consisted of 90 master’s students from the Physical Education and Sports department. Among them, 45 students specialized in a collective sport (basketball), and the other 45 specialized in an individual combat sport (judo). To measure the level of life quality, we utilized the Quality of Life Scale as the designated instrument. Results. The study's findings revealed a high level of quality of life among master’s students engaging in sport activities. Moreover, significant differences were observed in the quality of life based on the type of sports specialization, between collective and individual sports. This suggests that engaging in sports activities positively impacts the quality of life. Specifically, students from the judo group exhibited a higher quality of life level compared to those in the basketball group. Conclusions. These findings suggest the potential of tailored physical activity programs, especially those focusing on individual sports, to enhance life quality among master’s students. This research contributes to the growing body of evidence advocating for the integration of physical activities into educational curricula to support students' overall well-being.

Author Biographies

Makhlouf Djerioui, Mohamed Boudiaf University

makhlouf.djerioui@univ-msila.dz; Department of Physical Education and Sports, Institute of Sciences and Techniques of Physical and Sports Activities; PO Box 166 Ichebilia, 28000 M’sila, Algeria.

Abderrahim Laidi , Mohamed Boudiaf University

abderrahim.laidi@univ-msila.dz; Department of Sport Training, Institute of Sciences and Techniques of Physical and Sports Activities; PO Box 166 Ichebilia, 28000 M’sila, Algeria.

Ahmed Lebchiri, Mohamed Boudiaf University

ahmed.lebchiri@univ-msila.dz; Department of Physical Education and Sports, Institute of Sciences and Techniques of Physical and Sports Activities; PO Box 166 Ichebilia, 28000 M’sila, Algeria.

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