Effects of COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns on college students' physical fitness: A comparative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak has been significant and far-reaching. This paper retrospectively examines its effects on changes in the physical fitness of university students.

Method

From 2018 to 2020, a comprehensive undergraduate institution in southern Anhui Province was selected to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical health indicators among college students.

Results

The overall physical fitness of students at Chizhou University was clustered near the passing threshold of 80.8%, with 13.0% of students failing to meet the standard. The COVID-19 pandemic contributed to an increased prevalence of overweight (11.3%) and obesity (4.4%) among the student population. In endurance running, both male and female students displayed a simila

SUBMITTER: Sun J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12585018 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature