Sports Science Department, Faculty of Humanities, Kashan University, Kashan, Iran
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Background: Undoubtedly, movement and physical activity are extremely important for maintaining health and increasing levels of physical and mental fitness.Physical activity and exercise can improve the quality of human life.The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between physical activity and exercise with the quality of life of citizens of Kashan. Methods: This research was a survey study and all citizens of Kashan in 1400 constitute were the statistical population of the research. Accurate statistics of sample size after distributing the preliminary questionnaire and estimating the exact variance of the variables among the citizens, 700 people were determined and the citizens were randomly examined. The WHOQOL standard quality of life questionnaire was used to assess the quality of life of citizens. Results: Therewas a positive correlation between sports participation and the quality of life of citizens and its dimensions; Among these, the intensity of the correlation between the level of sports participation and the physical health of citizens was more than other dimensions of quality of life. Conclusion: Citizens' participation in regular sports programs leads to an increase in their quality of life in the areas of physical health, mental health, social relationships, environmental conditions and quality of life.