Estilo de vida saludable y actividad física en estudiantes de Cultura física, Deporte y Recreación

Abstract

This study analyzes healthy lifestyles among students in the Faculty of Physical Culture, Sports, and Recreation at the Santo Tomás University, Bucaramanga campus. The objective is to analyze healthy lifestyles and physical activity among students in this faculty. A quantitative, cross-sectional, and correlational approach was implemented with a sample of 152 active students from the second semester of 2025, out of a total of 162 enrolled. Data collection was carried out using a digital form that included sociodemographic variables, the FANTÁSTICO questionnaire to assess lifestyles in dimensions such as family and friends, physical activity, nutrition, tobacco, alcohol, sleep, stress, and sexual behavior, and the GPAQ to measure levels of physical activity at work, during transportation, and in leisure time. Results: The majority of the study population is physically active; regarding the domains, occupational physical activity registered the highest participation. The majority of the study population reported a lifestyle categorized as "Fantastic" and "Good Work." Regarding gender, women scored higher in the dimensions of family and friends, alcohol, sexual behavior, other behaviors, and in the total score, with a statistically significant difference. Conclusions: The majority of the study population is physically active, and the majority reported a lifestyle categorized as "Fantastic," "Good Work," or "Adequate."