Digital technologies and physical activity of higher education students: survey results

Петрова, Наталя Вікторівна and Латишев, Микола Вікторович (2025) Digital technologies and physical activity of higher education students: survey results Спортивна наука та здоров´я людини, 14 (2). pp. 67-75. ISSN 2664-2069

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Abstract

Introduction. The use of digital technologies is considered a promising tool for enhancing motivation, self-regulation, and engaging young people in regular physical activity. This publication presents the findings of a study focused on analysing the role of digital technologies in increasing physical activity among university students. The aim of the article is to identify the specific features of how higher education students use digital technologies to enhance and optimise their physical activity. Materials and мethods. To collect data on the use of digital technologies for promoting physical activity among students, an online survey was conducted in May 2025. The survey involved 273 students and consisted of 10 questions covering levels of activity, types of digital tools used, and motivational readiness. Quantitative analysis of the results was carried out using Microsoft Excel, including the calculation of frequencies, percentages, and the creation of charts. Results. The results showed that 77.7% of students engage in less than four hours of physical activity per week, with 45% doing so for less than two hours. At the same time, 75.5% of respondents reported using digital technologies to support physical activity, with 45.6% doing so several times a week. The most popular tools were workout videos on YouTube or TikTok (79.6%), social media platforms (54.4%), and fitness trackers (45.6%). The most frequently used function was activity monitoring (74.3%), indicating a high level of interest in self-control. Over 76% of students were satisfied with the outcomes of using digital tools, although only 16.8% expressed willingness to participate in organised digital initiatives. Conclusions. The findings indicate that digital technologies are widely used by students, though primarily as supportive tools focused on self-monitoring and tracking activity. This highlights the need for further development of innovative and flexible formats of digital interaction within physical education.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	physical activity; digital technologies; higher education students; physical education; workload; optimization
Subjects:	Статті у періодичних виданнях > Фахові (входять до переліку фахових, затверджений МОН)
Divisions:	Факультет здоров’я, фізичного виховання і спорту > Кафедра спорту та фітнесу Факультет здоров’я, фізичного виховання і спорту > Кафедра фізичного виховання і педагогіки спорту
Depositing User:	Микола Вікторович Латишев
Date Deposited:	08 Dec 2025 15:34
Last Modified:	08 Dec 2025 15:34
URI:	https://elibrary.kubg.edu.ua/id/eprint/54597

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