Gender differences in physical activity status and knowledge of Irish University staff and students

Abstract Objectives The aim of this study is to examine gender differences in physical activity status and knowledge guidelines University staff students. Methods 820 survey respondents, 419 males 401 females (Age: mean 30 ± 12, median 24 years; Weight: 73.4 15.8 kg; Stature: 172.1 10.2 cm) were recruited via internal email. All participants completed a self-administered online format the Global Physical Questionnaire. Results Less regularly active than students ( p ? 0.001; Cramer’s V = 0.232 [small]), 0.003; 0.249 [small]). Overweight BMI incidence was greater among male 0.014; 0.13 0.007; 0.31 [large]). A total 43% 29% overweight or obese. No significant difference between genders for PA recommendations observed (students; 0.174; 0.054 [trivial], staff; 0.691; 0.035 [trivial]). disease 0.894; 0.005 0.237, Cramer's 0.101 Conclusions Males had levels participation compared females. These findings suggest alone does not determine status. Further investigation needed factors related