OVERWEIGHT IN STUDENTS AND COMMITMENT TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Purpose of research; The research shows that the level of nutrient and physical activity of the students of the University of Prizren "Ukshin Hoti" has been established and the association of overweight with physical activity. Methods: The research was conducted in a sample of 215 (114 males and 101 females). Students were randomly selected by several faculties within the University of Prizren "Ukshin Hoti". The respondents were treated in accordance with the Helsink Declaration.The InternationalPhysicalActivity Questionnaire IPAQ was applied for the assessment of physical activity. For the assessment of the state of nutrition, morphological parameters are applied: 1. Body height, 2. Body weight and 3. Body mass index. For the processing of results, descriptive analysis, nonparemtric techniques and regressive analysis are applied. Results: The results obtained show that the average male student body height is Mean =177.57±7.69; Body weight, Mean =71.04±14.00; Mass index trupore, Mean =22.41±3.45. The male overweight is 23.69%. Mean = 163.82±4.54; Body weight, Mean =57.30±8.73; Body mass index, Mean =21.30±2.74. The male overweight is 17.54% and in women 12.87% of respondents. The question of how much time you usually spend sitting during a working day over 3 hours male students have the largest percentage in the number, over 50%. Regressive analysis indicates a link between non-physical activity and overweight with P<0.05 probability. Findings: The results show a pronounced difference between male and female students in body mass index (BMI) indicating that women have a greater nutritional and physical activity during the day. The data indicate a trend towards increased overweight among the male student population. This requires creating the best conditions for the greatest possible participation of students in sports and recreational activities.