مقايسة كيفيت زندگي، تركيب بدني و آمادگي جسماني اعضاي هيأت علمي مرد فعال و غير فعال دانشگاه بيرجند

A comparison of health-related quality of life, body composition, and physical fitness of active and non-active male faculty members of the Birjand University

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare health-related quality of life (HRQOL), body composition (BC), and physical fitness (PF) of active and non-active male individuals. Methodology: 40 male faculty members of the Biijand university mean age 25 -50 yr. were selected randomly and divided equally into active (at least three session, 30-60 minutes per session/week) and non-active (maximum 1 session or less/week) groups based on weekly physical activity. The HRQOL was measured by SF-36 questionnaire. Also tape measure, caliper, flex board, dynamometer, and Monarkʹs work bicycle (839 model) were used for measuring BC and PF. We applied MANOVA test for analysis of data and statistical significance was considered if P> 0/05. Results: Results indicated that active participants had higher HRQOL with regard to limitation of physical function (P=0/000), bodily pain (P=0/002), general health (P=0/001), and social function (P=0/01) compared to non-active group. Although BC, strength, and flexibility were not significantly different between groups, the mean maximal oxygen uptake (Vo2max) of active participants was significantly higher (P=0/01) than that of the non-active group. Conclusion: Generally, 3 session per week and each session 30-60 minutes of physical training can establish better HRQOL and Vo2max, but this amount of physical activity do not seem enough for improved whole PF, BC, psychological health and liveliness. Key word: Quality of life, Body composition, Physical fitness.