Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part E (2025)

This study aimed to determine the level of physical activity (PA) and personal participation in sports activities among students at Hanoi University of Culture, Vietnam. The main objective was to assess the impact of these factors on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) during the first semester of the 2024-2025 academic year. A total of 509 students (173 males and 336 females) participated in the study. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and the 12-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12) were used to measure physical (PCS) and mental (MCS) health scores. Data were analyzed using SPSS 22.0, with ANOVA and multiple linear regression employed to examine and interpret relationships among the variables. The results indicated that students with higher PA levels had significantly higher MCS scores (p<0.001), whereas PCS scores showed no significant difference among groups. Female students exhibited lower MCS scores compared to males (p<0.01). These findings highlight a strong association between PA and mental health as well as overall quality of life. Therefore, promoting sports activities within the university environment is essential to ensure and enhance students’ comprehensive health and well-being.