| Comparison of Physical Activity Levels Between Male and Female Athletes in Technological Sports (Digital and Phyigital) |
| Paper ID : 1698-SPORTCONGRESS |
| Authors |
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Narges Soleymani *1, HADI MIRI2, MINA HAGHIGHI3 1Master of Sports Pathology - Corrective Exercises, Allameh Tabataba'i University 2Dr Hadi Miri , associate professor department of sport sciences and health, Amirkabir university of technology, Tehran. Iran 3Dr MINA Haghighi, department of physical education and sport sciences, faculty of physical education , Shahrood university of technology |
| Abstract |
| University students are considered a particularly vulnerable group to lifestyle changes (1). Concurrently, the evolution of lifestyle change programs is propelled by the adoption of digital technologies, including the internet, mobile devices, and data-driven interventions, to reach a broad audience and maximize intervention effectiveness (2). Health is intricately connected to behaviors and lifestyles, emphasizing the importance of reducing sedentary habits through exercise. This endeavor necessitates a dedication not solely to physical activity but primarily to self-motivation and self-control (3). In recent years, exergaming, which combines video games and physical exercises, has been widely used to promote both physical and mental health (4,5) in different population groups (i.e., children (6), young individuals (7), and older adults (8). However, limited research has explored gender-specific variations in physical activity levels among athletes participating in emerging technology-integrated sports, such as digital-phygital disciplines, which blend virtual and physical elements to enhance engagement and performance. Given the vulnerability of university students to sedentary lifestyles and the potential of these innovative sports to promote health, this study investigates differences in physical activity intensity, frequency, and overall bodily health between male and female athletes in digital-phygital competitions. Utilizing a validated physical activity questionnaire, the research aims to provide insights into gender disparities, informing targeted interventions to optimize health outcomes in this demographic. |
| Keywords |
| Digital-Phygital Sports, Physical health, Physical Activity, Gender Differences, Health Questionnaire, Exergaming |
| Status: Abstract Accepted (Poster Presentation) |
