Correlation of Physical Activity Level with Physical Fitness and Respiratory Function amongst Undergraduates

Information regarding correlations between physical activity (PA) level with fitness (PF) and respiratory function (RF) amongst undergraduates is limited. We aimed to determine the difference in PA level, PF RF genders undergraduates. In this cross-sectional study, we recruited 62 undergraduates, mean age of 22.09 ± 1.13 years, from Kuala Lumpur Campus, University Kebangsaan Malaysia. was evaluated using International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) expressed as metabolic equivalents (METs). a hand-grip strength test 6-minute walk distance (6MWD) test. RF, which included FEV1, FVC FEV1/FVC, measured spirometer. About 45.16 40.33 % had high moderate levels activity, respectively. Males significantly higher scores METs compared females, p < 0.01. 0.001. Higher FEV1 were found males comparison their counterparts, Females FEV1/FVC males, There significant left (r = 0.364, 0.01), right 0.264, 0.05), 0.423, 0.452, 0.01). Our findings suggest that an increase may lead function. should be promoted among healthy young adults for improved during study at universities. HIGHLIGHTS strength, Increase improve universities