Relação entre os níveis de atividade física e comportamentos de risco de estudantes Universitários Brasileiros: Relationship between physical activity levels and risk behaviors in Brazilian University students

Marcus Vinícius Mizoguchi; Gustavo Bottega Lunardelli; Amanda Aparecida Souza de  Oliveira; Lucas Savassi Figueiredo; Henrique de Oliveira Castro

doi:10.17765/2176-9206.2025v18e12887

Authors

Marcus Vinícius Mizoguchi Federal University of Mato Grosso http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7680-4393
Gustavo Bottega Lunardelli State University of Maringá https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5288-8449
Amanda Aparecida Souza de Oliveira Federal University of Mato Grosso https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6609-4983
Lucas Savassi Figueiredo Juiz de Fora Federal University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5853-4978
Henrique de Oliveira Castro Juiz de Fora Federal University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0545-164X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17765/2176-9206.2025v18e12887

Keywords:

Physical Activity, Health Risk Behavior, Life Style, University Student

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between physical activity and risky behaviors of Brazilian undergraduate students. The sample comprised 63 students (23.48±7.29) from Accounting Sciences, Physical Education, and Physics courses at Federal University of Mato Grosso. Online versions of the IPAQ and NCHRBS questionnaires were used to assess physical activity levels and risky behaviors, respectively. Data was reported as frequencies for the categories in each instrument, and chi-square test was used for inferential analysis. Results indicated that 52% of students were active and 18% were sedentary. In the comparison between the fields of study, the Physical Education students showed better eating habits related to the consumption of fruits and fruit juice (83%). It is concluded that there was no direct relationship between physical activity levels and risk behaviors. However, more positive physical activity and nutrition behaviors were observed among Physical Education students.

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Author Biographies

Marcus Vinícius Mizoguchi, Federal University of Mato Grosso

Graduated in Physical Education from the State University of Maringá (2009), graduated in Physical Education - Bachelor's degree from the State University of Maringá (2010), Master's degree in Health Sciences from the State University of Maringá (2012) and PhD in Physical Education from the State University from Maringá (2018). He is currently a professor at the Federal University of Mato Grosso.

Gustavo Bottega Lunardelli, State University of Maringá

Graduated with a degree in Physical Education from the Federal University of Mato Grosso (2020). Master's degree from the associated postgraduate program in Physical Education UEM/UEL (2023). Member of the Study Group on Teaching Methodologies and Sports Psychology (GEMEPE) at the Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT) and the Study Group on Sports Psychology and Human Performance (GEPEDH) at the State University of Maringá (UEM). He is currently a doctoral student at the Associate Postgraduate Program in Physical Education UEM / UEL in the field of psychosocial and motor factors related to human performance. Teacher at the Municipal Network of Campo Novo do Parecis - MT.

Amanda Aparecida Souza de Oliveira, Federal University of Mato Grosso

Bachelor in Physical Education from the Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT). Physical Teacher/Trainer in Campo Novo do Parecis – MT.

Lucas Savassi Figueiredo, Juiz de Fora Federal University

Adjunct Professor of the Department of Physical Education at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora - Governador Valadares Advanced Campus. Doctor and Master in Sports Sciences from the Federal University of Minas Gerais. Specialist in Sports Administration and Marketing, from Estácio de Sá University. Bachelor in Physical Education from the Federal University of Minas Gerais. Graduated in Physical Education from FUMEC University. Main interests focused on the areas of Sports Teaching Methodology (with an emphasis on Handball), Sports Talent Selection, Game Analysis and Motor Behavior. He has experience working in Basic and Higher Education and as a Handball coach.

Henrique de Oliveira Castro, Juiz de Fora Federal University

Adjunct Professor I of the Department of Physical Education of the Faculty of Physical Education of the Federal University of Mato Grosso (FEF/UFMT); Permanent professor of the Stricto Sensu Postgraduate Program in Physical Education at UFMT (PPGEF/UFMT); Training Director of the Mato Grosso Volleyball Federation (FMTV); Leader of the Study and Research Group in Physical Education and Sports at UFMT (GEPEFE/UFMT); Coordinator of the UFMT Sports Analysis Laboratory (LAE/UFMT); Effective Researcher at the Brazilian Society for the Progress of Science (SBPC); Collaborating researcher at the Center for Advanced Study and Research in Sports at the Federal University of Goiás (NEPAE/UFG), at the Center for Studies in Sports Performance Analysis at the Federal University of Santa Maria (NEPAE/UFSM), at the Teaching Methodology Study Group and Sports Psychology at UFMT (GEMEPE/UFMT) and the Center for Cognition and Action Studies at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (CECA/UFMG); Graduated in Bachelor and Degree in Physical Education from the University Center of Belo Horizonte (UNI-BH); Specialist in Sports Training from UFMG; Volleyball Specialist from Faculdade Unyleya; Master and Doctor in Sports Sciences from UFMG, with a period of technical visit to the Facultad de Ciencias del Deporte at the University of Extremadura (FCD/UEx) - Cáceres/Spain; Investigates cognitive processes and tactical-technical performance in small games, athlete monitoring, teaching-learning-training methods/models, psychological variables and the effect of relative age in sports.

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