PERCEIVED BARRIERS TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS: BASIS FOR INTERVENTION PROGRAM

Authors

  • Junessa S. Dagum Student, College of Teacher Education, University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines
  • Lawrence T. Cabanog Student, College of Teacher Education, University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines
  • Irene May M. Auman Student, College of Teacher Education, University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines
  • Lenziel L. Galaura Professor, EdD, College of Teacher Education, Physical Education Department, University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejpe.v11i2.5414

Keywords:

perceived barriers, exposure, physical cognitive emotional, social support, physical activity

Abstract

The researchers were motivated to conduct this study to help the researchers know and become aware of all the problems and challenges of college students, as well as their perceived barriers and, through information gathered, students in the university. The purpose of this study was to determine the perceived barriers to physical activity and its relevance to college students— the 379 college students from different departments at a private institution in the University of Mindanao. To analyze the data, the researcher used the descriptive- survey research design, a modified questionnaire from a prior study, and mean and Pearson’s r to analyze the data. The findings revealed that the participants’ exposure and differences in perceived barriers to physical activity by gender, age, and year level are high. The level of exposure and gender, age, and year level of the respondents are significantly related. In addition, this refers to a person’s behavior as an obstacle to carrying out a prescribed health action. A person’s perception of barriers or limitations differs enormously, leading to a cost or benefit analysis.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Junessa S. Dagum, Student, College of Teacher Education, University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines

    Dagum, Junessa S. was a student under College of Teacher Education, University of Mindanao Davao City, Philippines. She took a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. She is interested doing art work in teaching.   

  • Lawrence T. Cabanog, Student, College of Teacher Education, University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines

    Cabanog, Lawrence T. was a student under College of Teacher Education. She took Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines. He interested teaching emergency preparedness and swimming.

  • Irene May M. Auman, Student, College of Teacher Education, University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines

    Auman, Irene May M. was a student under College of Teacher Education. She took Bachelor in Physical Education. Very energetic and very positive person and love music.

  • Lenziel L. Galaura, Professor, EdD, College of Teacher Education, Physical Education Department, University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines

    Galaura Lenziel L. (EdD) is a professor under College of Teacher Education, Physical Education Department at University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines. Teaching for 25 years already. She loves to sing and dance.

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2024-06-11

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