Physical Activity Levels of Individuals Employed in the Sports Directorate

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine the physical activity levels of civil servants employed in a sports-related state institution, with a focus on individual factors and their attitudes toward physical exercise. The research cohort comprised 160 individuals, randomly selected from employees working in the sports directorate, consisting of 79 women and 81 men. Data collection was conducted through an online questionnaire encompassing a personal information form and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square analyses were employed for data analysis, supplemented by calculations of Cohen's d effect sizes to assess the relationship between variables. Results from the analysis revealed that 19.40% of sports directorate employees were categorized as inactive, 20.60% as minimally active, and 60.0% as sufficiently active. Furthermore, significant disparities in physical activity levels were observed concerning gender, age, marital status, and sports history (p<0.05). The findings underscore a deficiency in adequate physical exercise participation, particularly among women, married individuals, and the elderly. This discrepancy suggests that the sports institution, entrusted with the administration and promotion of sports, may lack the desired level of representation and incentives within the broader populace. Considering the pivotal role of active physical engagement for health benefits, it is reasonable to infer that employees within the provincial sports directorate may lack adequate knowledge or serve as insufficient role models in this regard.

Keywords

• Exercise
• physical activity
• officer

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