ممارسة الأنشطة الرياضية و علاقتها بجودة الحياة لدى طالبات الجامعة

الملخص EN

This study aimed to recognize the relationship between exercise of sports and quality of life among female students enrolled in the university.

It further aimed to recognize the differences in sports exercise according to variables of the study; recognize the dimensions of quality of life among university students; and define the factors that are most influencing the quality of life among members of the sample group.

To achieve these aims, the researcher employed the analytical descriptive methodology.

The study was conducted on a sample group composed of 250 university students.

The researcher designed an eight-statement questionnaire to measure sports exercise sports; in addition to another 30-statement questionnaire mainly concerned with quality of life and composed of the elements of quality of life.

Findings of the study revealed that as many as 42.8% of members of the sample group sometimes exercise sports activities.

Moreover, it pointed out that the greater the exercise of sports activities, the more higher the quality of public health, the quality of family and social life, the quality of education and study, the quality of emotions "the emotional aspect", as well as the quality of mental health.

The greater the exercise of sports activities, the more higher the quality of time management.

More than this, findings of the study revealed that age was the factor most influencing the exercise of sports activities.

Lastly, findings of the study found that quality of family and social life was a priority among members of the sample group.

In light of the findings, the researcher made a number of recommendations as follows.

Exercise of sports activities among university students must be emphasized through lectures and brochures.

Also, the researcher recommended increased participation of female students in cultural, entertainment and sports activities that contribute to improvement of quality of life.