Abstract

The objective of the study was to assess the changes in lifestyle related behaviour during COVID-19 in undergraduate male physical education students. To assess the lifestyle related changes in behaviour during COVID-19 pandemic, the lifestyle related changes in behaviour was administered on the selected and the scoring was done as per the instructions laid down by the authors. Pie chart was used to depict the responses of the subjects to all the 20 questions laid down in the questionnaire.

Based on the findings of the study following recommendations are drawn:

1. Similar study may be undertaken on men from other college.

2. Similar study may be undertaken on women also.

3. Similar study may be conducted with different age groups.

4. Similar study can be taken up by investing other physical, physiological and psychological parameters

5. While a body of literature examining the potential impacts of this period on physical activity and dietary habits is emerging, there has been stress for more research on the topic.

6. Previous studies have begun to investigate the effects of the newly adopted physical activity and dietary behaviors for children, the elderly and adult populations, but it is important to obtain information from all populations.

Keywords: COVID-19; Physical activity; Stress; Sedentary behaviour; Healthy lifestyle; Lockdown