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This study assessed physical activity (PA) levels and energy expenditure among students across various medical disciplines at Wroclaw Medical University. Data were collected in late 2024 using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) long-form. Statistical analysis, including Mann–Whitney U and Kruskal–Wallis tests were used to reveal significant differences based on gender, age, and field of study. While female students generally achieved higher metabolic equivalent (MET) MET-min/week values at home and in transport, male students demonstrated significantly higher scores in total physical activity, total vigorous physical activity, and vigorous activity in free time. Gender based analysis did not reveal any statistically significant differences. Significant variations across study programs were observed only in occupational PA, same as in age-related analysis. The findings highlight sedentary risks within specific student subgroups, which may contribute to professional burnout and diminished effectiveness as future health promoters. Consequently, the study suggests that medical institutions should incorporate lifestyle medicine and health promotion strategies into their curricula to foster the long-term well-being of future healthcare professionals.
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