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Physical activity and quality of life represent two important pillars for the population's health. Thus, the objective of the present study is to evaluate the level of physical activity and quality of life of college students. The study was conducted with 238 students subdivided into two groups: health courses ("Health" group, n = 148, 22.6 ± 6.1 years old), and other areas of knowledge ("Other areas" group, n = 89, 23.2 ± 5.4 years old) of a higher education institution in the city of Passos-MG, Brazil. Information was collected through an online questionnaire consisting of 51 questions regarding sample characterization, socioeconomic status, physical activity level (IPAQ, short version) and quality of life (WHOQOL-bref). The "Health" group had a higher prevalence of physically active students (85.81%) compared to the "Other areas" group (77.52%). Regarding the general quality of life, the "Health" group demonstrates better perception when compared to the "Other areas" group and regarding the environment domain, both groups had low scores. Thus, actions that increase the general perception of quality of life in students from other areas of knowledge should be implemented.

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