Evaluation of the utility of group-based physical activity among university students: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sedentary behaviours are a prevalent issue among university students worldwide. The negative impact of low physical activity (PA) levels among university students on mental and physical health is well-documented. Regular PA is linked to numerous health benefits and protects against non-communicable diseases. While group-based physical activity (GBPA) interventions show promise, their effectiveness in increasing PA levels among university students remains uncertain. This review aims to identify, evaluate and elucidate the key determinants of successful GBPA interventions tailored to this population.

Methods and analysis

We will search articles from PubMed, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus via EBSCOhost, Africa-Wide, PsycInfo and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied

SUBMITTER: Hove AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11904326 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature