Current Condition and Needs for Exercise of Residence Students Phetchaburi Rajabhat University

Abstract

          The purpose of this research was to study the exercise needs of dormitory students. Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, 2024, numbering 250 people, consisting of 110 male students and 140 female students, by simple random sampling (Simple Random Sampling). The main tool used in the research was a questionnaire about current conditions and needs necessary for exercise and the data was analyzed by prioritizing using the Modified Priority Needs Index (PNI modified) formula.

          The results of the research found that the index of the importance of exercise needs of dormitory students in terms of location had the greatest need, namely, both indoor and outdoor exercise locations should have clean and safe restrooms for users. Services (PNI = 0.1534) in equipment and facilities The most necessary need is that the exercise location should have a free drinking water service point that is clean and safe (PNI = 0.1804). Regarding activities, the most necessary need is having a clear plan for organizing exercise activities at least annually. (PNI = 0.1188) In terms of personnel, there are the greatest needs, including having nursing staff on duty throughout the service period and having a referral system in case of serious injuries (PNI = 0.1342). In the area of health sciences the greatest need is a physical fitness promotion room with adequate and standardized exercise equipment (PNI = 0.1186). When considering the overall aspect, it was found that the index value of the importance of the need for exercise of dormitory students, number 1, is equipment and facilities (PNI = 0.1293). Followed by location (PNI = 0.1278), personnel (PNI = 0.1064), activities (PNI = 0.1051), and health science (PNI = 0.1045), respectively.