Insufficient physical activity poses a leading risk in the development of non-communicable chronic diseases. We can conclude that the world has been struggling for many years with a "modern pandemic" that involves physical inactivity caused by a sedentary lifestyle. All activities from moderate intensity of movement in everyday life activities to recreational or sports activities of higher intensity have a positive effect on the musculoskeletal system, cardiorespiratory system, balance of energy and body weight, and thus improve psychophysical health. The aim of this study was to collect data on student physical activity and exercise habits during restrictive measures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and therefore to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student physical activity. Students of the Faculty of Health Studies Rijeka in the first, second and third year of the Undergraduate Professional Study of Physiotherapy, Nursing and Midwifery participated in the research. The research was conducted through an online anonymous questionnaire. The analysis of the data showed that the negative impact of the situation on walking time was 53.3% and 38% on exercise time. Using the obtained data on the time spent by walking and exercising during COVID-19, we can conclude the impact of restrictive measures on the total physical activity of the subjects less than expected given that not all students were less physically active. Research has shown that most students find that physical activity has partially or completely made it easier for them to cope with the new situation. From the above we can conclude that students, as well as future health professionals, are aware of the importance and impact of physical activity on prevention and health.