<![CDATA[This study aimed to describe the patterns of physical activity and screen time among students of the Physical Education, Health, and Recreation (PJKR) Program at Institut Keguruan dan Teknologi Larantuka (IKTL) in the digital era. A quantitative descriptive study with a cross-sectional design was conducted involving 120 students selected through proportional random sampling. Data were collected using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire–Short Form (IPAQ-SF) to assess physical activity levels and an adapted Screen Time Questionnaire to measure daily screen exposure. The results showed that 85% of students were classified in the low category of physical activity, 15% in the moderate category, and none in the high category. Meanwhile, 68.3% of students reported screen time of four hours or more per day, with 35.8% spending 4–6 hours and 32.5% more than 6 hours. Crosstab analysis indicated that most students with low physical activity also had high screen time, reflecting sedentary lifestyle patterns. Furthermore, 52.5% of students reported that screen time often reduced their physical activity, and 72.5% admitted it disrupted their sleep. These findings highlight an imbalance between physical activity and digital device use, emphasizing the need for structured campus-based physical activity programs and digital health literacy initiatives. Keywords: physical activity, screen time, sedentary lifestyle, university students, digital era.]]>
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