The goal of this study was to evaluate university athletes' physical activity, mental health, and level of performance in the face of the pandemic. General Health Questionnaire-12, SF-36 Quality of Life, and International Physical Activity Questionnaire were given to the participants; the age ranges from 15 to 24 years (M=21.7, SD=3.67). Unstructured Interviews were also conducted to confirm the findings of quantitative data and to further assess the experiences and challenges of varsity players. The majority of athletes, according to qualitative data, were able to adapt to the new circumstances by using effective coping mechanisms such an optimistic outlook, family support, constantly working, and prayer to deal with the pandemic's effects on their physical and emotional health. The results of this study should be used as a foundation for sports management by encouraging counseling and at-home physical activity among athletes in the new normal.

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The goal of this study was to evaluate university athletes' physical
activity, mental health, and level of performance in the face of the
pandemic. General Health Questionnaire-12, SF-36 Quality of Life, and
International Physical Activity Questionnaire were given to the
participants; the age ranges from 15 to 24 years (M=21.7, SD=3.67).
Unstructured Interviews were also conducted to confirm the findings
of quantitative data and to further assess the experiences and
challenges of varsity players. The majority of athletes, according to
qualitative data, were able to adapt to the new circumstances by
using effective coping mechanisms such an optimistic outlook, family
support, constantly working, and prayer to deal with the pandemic's
effects on their physical and emotional health. The results of this study
should be used as a foundation for sports management by
encouraging counseling and at-home physical activity among athletes
in the new normal.
A COVID-19 epidemic would provide significant difficulties
for college athletics. The great majority of athletes have
experienced significant events or crucial competitions, or
meets being postponed or cancelled during this time. It is
obvious that student athletes experience isolation, anxiety,
sadness, and frustration, yet many of them have learned
coping mechanisms. Respondents expressed concern about
both the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on their future
performance as well as the deterioration in their physical
condition during this time the most frequently. This research
recommends that, if practical, treatments should be given
both in-person and remotely to assist the athletes in
overcoming their emotional difficulties. Transitioning to
distance learning environments was one major theme and
area of focus mentioned by research participants. This
conclusion recommends that organizations offering distance
learning courses in the coming semester should be proactive
in offering programming and services..
METHODOLOGY
Mixed method design was used because the
researchers were interested in exploring the
challenges and real experiences of the athletes as
well as for determining the separate relationship of
quality of life, mental health, physical health and
physical activity amidst pandemic.
The research's findings recommend the following interventions: 1) be more aware of student athletes, who are still
developing and juggling both athletic and academic problems; 2) Concerns about mental health in the midst of
these changes should be addressed, as should the wellbeing of this group; 3) To further strengthen and improve
enhanced in-home virtual training during the COVID-19 outbreak and safeguard the athletes' mental and physical
health, particularly to lower the danger of anxiety and depression .
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RESULTS/FINDING
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The challenges of a COVID-19 pandemic for university
athletes is considerable. The vast majority of athletes have
faced the postponement or cancellation of important
competitions or meets during this time. The isolation, anxiety,
depression, and frustration among student athletes is clear,
but many of them have found strategies to deal with the
pandemic. It was most prevalent among respondents that
they were concerned about the decline in their physical
fitness during this time and also concerned about the effect
of theCOVID-19 pandemic on their future performance. This
finding suggests the need for interventions to be provided
both remotely and in-person, whenever possible, to help
support the athletes in their emotional challenges. One
central theme and area of focus identified by participants in
the study was in regard to transitioning to distance learning
environments. This finding suggests that institutions with
distance learning courses in the upcoming semester should
provide programming and services in a proactive manner.