RELATIONSHIPS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS AND QUALITY OF LIFE BEHAVIORS OF STUDENTS

The purpose of the study was to determine the relationships of physical activity levels and quality of life behaviors of students in Anadolu University at Faculty of Sport Science, Department of Coach Training in Sports. 114 students who were educated in Department of Coach Training in Sports participated in this study. Data were collected using a personal information form, short form SF-36 and IPAQ short form. According to our research results most of the students were attending high intensity physical activities and the highest means according to with SF-6 Health Survey are physical functioning and the lowest mean is vitality status. Highest vitality values belong to 21-23 years old students. The highest general health values belong to 1st class students. Nonsmoker students had the highest physical functioning scores. But there is no significant difference between students’ scores in all dimensions according to alcohol use status. As a conclusion of this study, there is a positive relationship between general health status and physical activity. Key Words: Quality of Life, University student, Physical activity, Behavior