Physical Activity of Undergraduates Students in the Faculty of Education at Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University

Authors

  • Duangjai Siriwatthanasin Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University
  • Kridsana Jindarson Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University
  • Kritarpa Jindason Singapore International School Bangkok

Keywords:

Physical Activity, Attitude, Physical Activity Behavior

Abstract

This research aimed to study the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to physical activity of undergraduate students, in the Faculty of Education at Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University. It is survey research. Subjects were 238 undergraduate students, Faculty of Education, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University, 3rd year enrolled in Health Promotion and Care, semester 2, academic year 2022 by using purposive sampling. The research instrument was the physical activity questionnaire with the content of validity between 0.60-1.00, constructed by the researcher. The data was analyzed by frequency, percentage, average and standard deviation.                The results showed that Undergraduate students, Faculty of Education, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University, mostly had knowledge about physical activity at a moderate level, 164 people, representing 68.9 percent. good level the mean was 4.15. Most of the students had a very good attitude toward physical activity. and most physical activity behaviors were moderate. with an average of 1.72

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Published

2024-01-08

How to Cite

Siriwatthanasin, D. ., Jindarson, K. ., & Jindason, K. . (2024). Physical Activity of Undergraduates Students in the Faculty of Education at Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University. Journal for Developing the Social and Community, 11(1), 1–14. Retrieved from https://so03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/rdirmu/article/view/274120

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