Physical Activity Status of Indian Female Students of Delhi State

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to assess the physical activity status of  Indian female students of Delhi State .To achieve the objective of the study ,two hundred(N=200) Indian female students  between 17 to 25 years were selected conveniently and purposely from the regular students of different Universities and colleges of Delhi State as subjects. Physical activity index Questionnaire (B.mayfield, personal nutritional department, 2006) was used to assess physical activity index of students.   To evaluate the physical activity index of Indian female students on physical activity index, percentage method was employed .Results of the study revealed that 70% had sedentary lifestyle with 21.5,6.5,2.0,0.0 score of low active, moderate active, active and high active.

Keywords: physical activity index, Indian Female Students