Relationship between lifestyles and academic performance in university students

Abstract

The objective of this article was to determine the relationship between lifestyles and academic performance of students in the 8th semester of the Faculty of Physical Culture, Central University of Ecuador, academic period 2021-2021. The type of methodology used was descriptive cross-sectional correlational. The survey technique was applied and the instrument that was selected was a Likert scale questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics in the SPSS program. A total of 30 students from the 8th semester were used. When applying the statistical tests, a P <0.05 was found, which is interpreted as statistical evidence that the lifestyles practiced are significantly related to the academic performance of the students, demonstrating the research hypothesis. In conclusion, healthy lifestyles improve the physical and cognitive development of university students, making them look physically appropriate and their learning in the classroom meaningful.