The COVID-19 pandemic: The importance of physical activity among faculty members.

Fröberg A

J Am Coll Health - (-) 1-4 [2020-10-13; online 2020-10-13]

The novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has posed serious challenge to societies worldwide. To prevent person-to-person transmission of the coronavirus and avoid associated morbidity and mortality, several public health measures have been introduced by various health organizations and authorities, such as social distancing policies and quarantine. While necessary, these public health measures are likely to have implications for people's physical activity behaviors. This viewpoint is intended for faculty members and focus on the importance of physical activity for health. Suggestions on how to stay physically active during the COVID-19 pandemic are also provided.

Category: Health

Category: Public Health

Category: Social Science & Humanities

Type: Journal article

PubMed 33048633

DOI 10.1080/07448481.2020.1817037

Crossref 10.1080/07448481.2020.1817037


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