Physical activity guideline for social distancing during COVID-19

Objectives: Although social distancing have preventive effects for COVID-19, some side effects including physical inactivity and psychological illness needs additional measure. Methods: Based on physical activity guideline for Korean from Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare, Professionals from Korean Society for Health Education and Promotion(KOSHEP) and from Korea Exercise Specialist Association(KESA) gave ideas and some literatures and made good suggestion. Results: New perspectives from recent physical activity paradigm were considered. Major points from new physical activity guidelines were considered including feeling, sleeping and functioning. Characteristics of COVID-19 and social distancing guideline form Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare were also considered. Conclusion: In this introductional physical activity guideline for social distanacing, some important points were considered and brief results were submitted. But continuous research and improvement are needed.