Jogging and Padel Physical Activity, Physical Health, Sports FOMO in Urbans Communities

Abstract

Urbanization has contributed to lifestyle changes characterized by reduced daily physical activity and increased sedentary behavior. Consequently, participation in recreational sports has emerged as an important strategy for maintaining physical health. Jogging and padel have become increasingly popular, not only because of their health benefits but also due to the influence of the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) phenomenon promoted through social media. This study investigated the relationship between the intensity of participation in jogging and padel and the physical health of urban residents in Semarang. A quantitative study with a cross-sectional correlational design was conducted involving 70 participants selected through purposive sampling, including 35 joggers and 35 padel players. Data on physical activity intensity and physical health were collected using structured questionnaires developed based on the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and the Short Form-36 (SF-36) health survey and analyzed using the Spearman rank correlation test at a significance level of 0.05. The results indicated significant positive correlations between jogging intensity and physical health (r = 0.372, p = 0.028), padel intensity and physical health (r = 0.547, p < 0.001), and overall physical activity intensity and physical health (r = 0.468, p < 0.001). The association between padel participation and physical health was stronger than that observed for jogging. These findings suggest that greater participation in jogging and padel is associated with improved physical health among urban communities. The study reinforces existing evidence on the health benefits of regular physical activity and provides practical implications for developing sport promotion programs aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of urban populations.