Relationship between physical activity and mood states during general quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic among athletes in racket sports

Objective: The COVID-19 disease and related restrictive measures such as quarantine have affected many aspects in human life, including physical activity mood. present study aims to investigate mental states of athletes racket sports during general due the pandemic. Methods: This is a descriptive correlational study. participants were 196 (123 males 73 females). Their was measured by Cho’s 5-item questionnaire surveying type, frequency intensity training (from low very high) before To evaluate their mood states, we used short form Brunel Mood Scale. Chi-square test one-way ANOVA analyze data SPSS v. 22 software. Results: number sessions per week duration decreased compared pre-quarantine period both male female players (P<0.05). reduction negatively significantly (P= 0.001). Conclusion: Training has positive effect on can affect more than training. with increase intensity, negative moods decrease