POTENTIAL FACTORS IN ENGAGING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BEYOND PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS

Authors

  • Marino A. Garcia Cebu Normal University, Philippines
  • Marlon T. Bojos Cebu Normal University, Philippines
  • Geraldine U. Sy University of San Carlos, Philippines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejpe.v6i10.3571

Keywords:

intentions, physical education, autonomy support, behavioural regulations

Abstract

The study determined the potential factors in the engagement of students’ physical activity beyond regular physical education class. Participants were 476 secondary students aged between 16 and 22 from randomly selected public and private schools of Metro Cebu, Philippines. Cross-sectional survey design was used to examine the potential factors of students in engaging physical activity such as autonomy support, behavioural regulations, and intentions outside school. The study highlighted on the presence of physical learning resources or equipment as perceived by students as strong support in the continuous engagement in physical activity. Moreover, internal regulation is more accepted reason for students in allowing themselves to participate in any physical activity. Further, the intention of the students in partaking in physical activity is a form of leisure time for them. It is concluded that students and/or individuals will participate or engage in physical activity if they perceived supported and motivated. Additionally, it is recommended to provide and/or maintain high quality P.E. learning resources and fortify the engagement of students in physical activity in school through physical education subject to ensure higher transcendence at home and in the community.

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Author Biographies

  • Marino A. Garcia, Cebu Normal University, Philippines
    Marino A. Garcia is an instructor and the Research Chair of College of Arts in Cebu Normal University College of Arts and Sciences, Cebu City, Philippines. He is a graduate of Bachelor in Secondary Education major in Physical Education, Health and Music. He is also a graduate of Master of Art in Teaching Human Kinetics in Southwestern University. Further, he is a candidate for Doctor of Philosophy in Education major in Research and Evaluation. His areas of research interest are on physical activity, exercise science, human movement, and physical education.
  • Marlon T. Bojos, Cebu Normal University, Philippines
    Marlon T. Bojos was a former Chairperson in the Department of Physical Education in the University of San Carlos and Cebu Normal University. Currently, he serves as a Senior Faculty in the College of Teacher Education of Cebu Normal University handling major courses of the Bachelor of Physical Education Program. His academic attainment includes Bachelor of Secondary Education specializing in Physical Education, Health and Music; Master of Arts in Education major in Physical Education, and currently working on a dissertation for the degree Doctor of Education major in Educational Management in Cebu Normal University. His research engagements revolve on exercise, health and physical education.
  • Geraldine U. Sy, University of San Carlos, Philippines
    Geraldine U. Sy is a Senior High School Instructor and Coordinator in the area of Physical Education in the University of San Carlos. She is a Regional Trainer in Physical Education for private schools. She earned the Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education major in Physical Education in the University of San Jose Recoletos, Master’s Degree in Education major in Physical Education in Cebu Normal University, and currently working on academic requirements for the degree Doctor of Philosophy major in Research and Evaluation in Cebu Normal University. Her research engagements cover physical education in junior and senior high school.

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2021-02-09

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