Physical Activity in Professional Training of Physiotherapists
Author Information
Author(s): K. Frömel, J. Dygrýn, M. Vorlíček, L. Jakubec, D. Groffik, D. Smékal, J. Mitáš
Primary Institution: Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic
Hypothesis
This study aimed to determine the structure and differences in the weekly physical activity of Czech physiotherapy students and their attitudes toward the use of wearables in physiotherapy practice.
Conclusion
The inclusion of weekly physical activity monitoring in the professional training of physiotherapists provides valuable insights into the use of wearables to enhance physical therapy practice.
Supporting Evidence
- 55% of men and 41% of women did not meet the physical activity recommendation of at least 60 minutes five times a week.
- 40% of men and 46% of women achieved the target of 11,000 steps per day.
- 51% of participants reported that wearables enhanced their motivation for physical activity.
Takeaway
The study shows that physiotherapy students need more support to be active, and using devices that track their activity can help them stay motivated.
Methodology
The study used questionnaires and wearables to monitor physical activity levels among physiotherapy students over a 10-year period.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported data and the exclusion of students who did not meet measurement requirements.
Limitations
The study was conducted within a curriculum context, which may have influenced students' participation and responses.
Participant Demographics
412 physiotherapy students (110 males and 302 females) from the Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University in Olomouc, Czech Republic.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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