Analysis of the Quality of Videos on Exercise Training in YouTube during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Short Communication

ABSTRACT

Gambassi BB, de Melo MHF, Prazeres J, Almeida FJF, Costa CPS, Martins CA, Novais TM, Lauande Oliveira PL, Schwingel PA. Analysis of the Quality of Videos on Exercise Training in YouTube during the COVID-19 Pandemic A Short Communication. JEPonline 2022;25(3)53-59. This study analyzed the quality of YouTube exercise training videos during the COVID-19 pandemic. A video search on the online video hosting platform YouTube was conducted on June 3, 2020. Videos are listed based on view counts, with the most viewed ones on the first page. We selected the ten most viewed videos in Portuguese and English using the keywords COVID-2019;physical exercise;physical activity;exercise training. The video quality analysis showed that only 15% (n = 3) were in the high-quality group according to the GQS scores, whereas most of them were low-quality. In addition, only 30% (n = 1) of the high-quality videos were guided by a physical education teacher. We further identified the following points (a) lack of applicability;(b) few details on the control of important exercise training variables;and (c) little scientifically based information. Therefore, the population must seek qualified physical education teachers to promote lifelong physical activity safely. © 2022, Journal of Exercise Physiology Online. All Rights Reserved.