Thai Journal of Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Negotiation and Employment Contracting of Football Players in the Football Business: The Role of A Letter of Offer and A Player Contract

2025-03-27T06:59:32+07:00

Employment contracts play a crucial role in the football industry, particularly A Letter of Offer and A Player Contract, which outline the terms and obligations between clubs and players. This article examines and analyzes the legal documents used in football employment processes, focusing on A Letter of Offer as an initial document that presents intentions and preliminary agreements between both parties, and A Player Contract as a binding agreement detailing critical terms such as compensation and contract duration. Furthermore, this article discusses solutions and enforcement measures for contract breaches, in alignment with labor laws and football association regulations. The goal is to promote fairness and transparency in football contracts while ensuring compliance with the terms of the agreements to mitigate potential legal disputes.

Findings from this study reveal that proper understanding and utilization of both the Letter of Offer and the Player Contract can significantly reduce legal disputes and enhance transparency in the football industry. These conclusions align with the perspectives of Gardiner et al. (2021) and Rosner & Shropshire (2014), who emphasize that clear contractual agreements and systematic dispute resolution are key factors in promoting fairness within professional sports. Furthermore, this research recommends systemic developments such as the employment of professional agents and the enhancement of legal literacy among stakeholders to elevate employment standards for football players both nationally and internationally.

Krabi Krabong: Thai Cultural Heritage and Educational Directions for Modern Teachers

2025-01-24T16:37:49+07:00

This article presents a conceptual framework for positioning Krabi Krabong, a form of Thai intangible cultural heritage, within contemporary educational directions for the new generation of teachers. It highlights the necessity of fostering social understanding and enhancing instructional approaches to increase the recognition of Krabi Krabong in modern educational contexts. Despite its cultural significance and pedagogical benefits as a traditional martial art, Krabi Krabong has been undervalued due to outdated teaching methods that do not align with current educational demands. This article proposes a pedagogical framework aimed at improving teaching and learning competencies, enabling teachers to adapt their instructional practices to the skills required of learners in the 21st century. By doing so, Krabi Krabong can become an engaging and meaningful component of creative physical education that resonates with today’s students.

Leadership in Sport Management and Guidelines for Organizing Sport Competitions

2025-04-28T19:44:22+07:00

This academic article presents concepts and principles related to leadership in sports management and sports event organization. The analysis revealed that leadership in sports management consists of leadership qualities, personality, communication, motivation, clarity in work objectives, and the ability to direct or control tasks effectively. In terms of management and leadership practices, leaders are required to have expertise in management, planning, coordination, and task control. Additionally, they should exhibit characteristics of effective leadership, which are essential for successful operations. These characteristics include not only knowledge and understanding but also the ability to promote and foster team development. This involves building a team with experience and capabilities to work collaboratively and efficiently. These components are crucial for managing sports events, where leaders or managers should employ them to ensure effective administration. Furthermore, teams should be encouraged to undergo training or receive additional knowledge to enhance their skills and continuously improve themselves. This allows them to apply their knowledge and skills to work more effectively.

The Effect of SAQ Training Program on Agility and Speed of Kasetsart University Male Football Players

2023-08-31T00:36:01+07:00

This study aimed to examine the effects of a Speed, Agility, and Quickness (SAQ) training program on agility and speed performance among male football athletes at Kasetsart University. The participants consisted of 30 male football players selected through purposive sampling.
All participants completed the SAQ training program prior to their regular football practice sessions. Speed performance was assessed using a 50-meter sprint test, while agility was evaluated using the Illinois Agility Run Test. Tests were administered before the training program, after the fourth week, and after the eighth week of training. The obtained data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA to compare the mean and standard deviation, with the level of statistical significance set at .05.

The results indicated continuous improvement in both speed and agility throughout the training period. The mean 50-meter sprint time decreased from 6.66 seconds before training to 6.56 seconds in week 4 and 6.47 seconds in week 8. Similarly, the mean Illinois Agility Run Test time decreased from 19.72 seconds before training to 19.47 seconds in week 4 and 19.02 seconds in week 8, showing statistically significant differences at the .05 level. In conclusion, the developed SAQ training program effectively enhanced speed and agility among the male football athletes. The improvements observed align with fundamental principles of sport training and appropriate training duration, resulting in measurable performance development when comparing pre- and post-training outcomes.

The Construction of a tool to measure Anchor Point and Shooting Time of Kasetsart University Archery

2023-12-16T02:52:01+07:00

This research aims to Construct Anchor Point and Shot Times of Archery Shooters. Population used in this research were 10 Archery Shooters athletes were studying in 1 to 4 at Kasetsart University. The Anchor Point and Shot Times of Archery Shooters were detected the quality by two methods. The Content validity were approved by 5 experts and the test-retest method was applied to determine the reliability 1 week apart. The data were analyzed by Mean and Standard Deviation and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient.

The results showed that the Content validity of the Anchor Point and Shot Times of Archery Shooters was 1.0 which was a excellence and the reliability of the Anchor Point and Shot Times of Archery Shooters was 0.983 which was a excellence. It can concluded that the Anchor Point and Shot Times of Archery Shooters that created by researcher was suitable for measuring the Anchor Point and Shot Times of Archery Shooters.

The Study on Physical Fitness Testing Among Secondary School Students in Bangkok Metropolitan Area

2024-04-01T00:30:26+07:00

This research aimed to achieve two main objectives: 1) To investigate components of the physical fitness testing utilized in secondary school. 2) To develop a prototype for leg muscle strength test for secondary school students. The research sample was consisted of 50 schools under the jurisdiction of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Education District, District 1 and District 2, the academic year 2566, employing a stratified random sampling method. One school was randomly selected from each of the 50 districts. Research tools included a physical fitness testing questionnaire for secondary school students with an IOC value of 1.00 and a prototype for leg muscle strength test

The research findings are as follows:

88% of the sampled schools conducted components of physical fitness testing primarily focused on health-related physical fitness including: 1) Muscle strength (82%), with no testing of leg muscle strength observed. 2) Muscle Endurance (56%) 3) Cardio-respiratory endurance (60%) 4) Flexibility (78%)
A prototype for leg muscle strength test with an IOC value of 0.93, could be effectively utilized.

The Study of Factors for Management Korfball in Thailand

2024-06-09T08:35:59+07:00

This mixed-method research aimed to investigate and compare the factors influencing the management of Korfball in Thailand by categorizing the stakeholders into two groups: the athletes and the sports association executives. The quantitative portion of the study consisted of 155 stakeholders selected via multi-stage sampling. The qualitative portion involved interviews with 5 sports association executives. The data were analyzed by using percentage, mean, standard deviation, and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA).

The research findings indicated that the management of Korfball in Thailand, within the framework of the 4Ms (Man, Money, Materials, Management) and POLC (Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling) theories, yielded high scores across all factors. The average values were as follows: Leading, 4.13 (S.D. = 0.76); Controlling, 4.07 (S.D. = 0.83); Man, 4.03 (S.D. = 0.83); Planning, 4.02 (S.D. = 0.82); Organizing, 3.99 (S.D. = 0.82); Management, 3.88 (S.D. = 0.84); Materials, 3.86 (S.D. = 0.99); and Money, 3.82 (S.D. = 0.82). The research hypothesis test revealed no statistically significant difference in the perceptions of the management factors between the different stakeholder groups, except in the aspect of planning, where a significant difference was noted at the 0.05 level.

Suggestions for improved Korfball management include implementing policies that enhance personnel excellence and leadership qualities, as well as supporting the budget allocations for facilities, equipment, and organizational structure. These should be directed toward a unified goal to ensure the sport's sustainable development.

A Study of the Conditions and Problems of Preparing the Team to Participate in Women's Football International Competition

2025-04-26T21:11:48+07:00

The objective of this research was to study the conditions and problems of team preparation in women football players and Staff. The research population was 93 people. The survey instrument was 2 sets of questionnaires, divided into 4 parts as follows: Part 1 was a general information questionnaire. Part 2 was about the conditions and problems of preparing the Team questionnaire. Part 3 was about the conditions and problems of The Football Association of Thailand management. Part 4 was an open-ended questionnaire showing solutions to problems. From the data analysis, it was found that the problems that most affect the preparation of teams to participate in international football competitions are welfare and sports promotion problems. The problems that most affect the management of the Football Sports Association are Command and control problems and budget management problems, Guidelines for solving problems in welfare and sports promotion Should increase retirement benefits and increase the number of youth competitions to develop athletes from the basic level. The approach to the directing problem is to clearly define the scope of work responsibilities of each personnel department to reduce unnecessary workload. The solution to the budget management problem is to use online media to create incentives for watching football. and increasing the number of sponsors to increase income for the organization

Effects of Physical Education Learning Activities Using Manipulative Movement on Spatial Ability of Lower Secondary Students

2024-05-01T01:51:10+07:00

This quasi-experimental research aimed to (1) compare the spatial ability scores of lower secondary students before and after the experiment between the experimental and control groups, and (2) compare the post-experimental spatial ability scores between the experimental and control groups. The sample consisted of 60 Grade 8 students selected through purposive sampling. They were assigned to an experimental group (n = 30), which received physical education learning activities using manipulative movement based on Bruner’s learning theory, and a control group (n = 30), which received regular physical education instruction. The intervention lasted 8 weeks, with one session per week, 60 minutes per session. Research instruments included eight lesson plans for physical education activities (IOC = 0.87) and a spatial ability test developed according to Newton’s (2009) concept (IOC = 0.96). Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and t-test.

The results indicated that (1) the experimental group had significantly higher overall spatial ability scores after the intervention compared to before the intervention at the .05 level, and (2) the experimental group had significantly higher post-test spatial ability scores than the control group at the .05 level. These findings suggest that physical education learning activities incorporating manipulative movement are effective in enhancing spatial ability among lower secondary students.

Effects of Active Physical Education Learning Activities Based on Olympism Concept on Sporting Spirit Behaviors of Secondary Students

2024-05-01T02:02:46+07:00

This research aimed to 1) compare the effects of sporting spirit behaviors before and after the experiment among the experimental group, 2) compare the effects of sporting spirit behaviors between the experimental groups and control group after the experiment. The participants were 64 students from 1^st grade secondary Schools under the administration of Pattaya City, Ministry of Interior, divided into 2 groups: an experimental group and a control group, 32 participants each. The experimental group received active physical education learning activities based on Olympism concept on sporting spirit behaviors whereas the control group received a normal physical education instruction. The treatment lasted 8 week. The research instruments were comprised of 8 active physical education learning activities based on Olympism concept on sporting spirit behaviors, (IOC = 0.92 – 0.96) Evaluation of the behavior sporting spirit by sporting spirit behaviors test, (IOC = 0.80 – 1.00) Reliability = 0.92. Data analysis was conducted using mean, standard deviation, and compared using the t – test.

The results were as follows:

1) The mean score of the experimental group were higher than those before the treatment at significance level of .05.

2) The comparison of mean score of the experimental group were higher than the control group at the significance level of 0.5.

It can be concluded that the active physical education learning activities based on Olympism concept could improve sporting spirit behaviors of secondary students.

Need Analysis of Service Quality of Public Parks in Bangkok During Covid-19 Situation

2024-06-06T16:56:40+07:00

The objectives of this study were 1) to examine the actual and expected conditions of park service quality, 2) to identify the urgent service quality improvements needed, and 3) to compare the service quality of parks located in Bangkok during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study was conducted by surveying 400 park visitors amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The research instrument was questionnaire. The data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, Modified Priority Needs Index (PNI_modified), t-test, and one-way analysis of variance.

The results of the study were as follows:

1) Current State (Actual Conditions): The analysis revealed that the service quality of public parks in Bangkok during the COVID-19 pandemic was at a high level, with a mean (M) of 3.68 and a standard deviation (S.D.) of 0.48. The highest mean score was for the tangibility of services (M = 3.73, S.D. = 0.52). Desired State (Expected Conditions): Respondents expected a high level of service quality, with a mean (M) of 4.17 and a standard deviation (S.D.) of 0.39. The highest mean score was also for the tangibility of services (M = 4.29, S.D. = 0.46). 2) The most urgent quality service improvement required was related to service fairness and customer understanding and recognition. 3) The demographic variables that significantly impact the average quality of service in public parks in Bangkok during the COVID-19 situation at a .01 significance level are age, education level, and occupation.

Intensity and The Acute Effect of Warm Up with Weighted Vest and Sandbag on Physical Performance in Basketball Players

2024-05-16T01:01:57+07:00

The purposes of this study were to study and compare the intensity and acute effect of power, speed and agility after warming-up with weighted vests and sandbags. Twenty male basketball players aged 19-24 of Kasetsart University club, Kamphaeng-sean campus were participated in this study. Participated followed four different warm-up programs in a randomized order, which included warm-up with a weighted vest, (WV) warm-up with a sandbag (S), warm-up with a weighted vest combined sandbags (WV+S), and warm-up with no weight (C). Heart rate and RPE were measured during warm-up, and power, speed, and agility were measured suddenly after four different warm-up. Data were analyzed by using mean, standard deviation, and one–way ANOVA with repeated measures. Multiple comparisons were performed using the Tukey method. All test used the 0.05 level of significance.

The results showed that the intensity during warm-up with WV, warm-up with S, and warm-up with WV+S were significantly different (P<0.05) from warm-up with no weight (C). In terms of acute effect: power, speed, and agility after warm-up which different four formats were no significantly different (P > 0.05). However, warm up with WV were highest % improvement of power more than other formats warm-up and warm-up with WV+S were highest %improvement of speed and agility more than warm-up with WV, warm-up with S, and warm-up with no weight (C) respectively.

The Effect of an Applied Program from the Playground on Health Related Physical Fitness of the Elderly

2024-05-16T18:28:40+07:00

The purpose of this study was to develop and examine the effects of an exercise program adapted from a playground on health-related physical fitness among older adults. The participants consisted of 25 older adults aged 60 - 69 years, selected through purposive sampling. All participants were in good health and able to engage in physical activity. The developed exercise program was validated for content validity by six experts and comprised four exercise stations: (1) the seesaw station, (2) the stair cardio step test station, (3) the
left–right balance globe station, and (4) the corner swing station. The program was implemented for eight weeks, three sessions per week. The instruments used for data collection were health-related physical fitness tests for individuals aged 60 - 69 years, including body mass index (BMI), the back scratch test, the 30-second chair stand test, the agility course test, and the 2-minute step test. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and a dependent t-test. The level of statistical significance was set at .05.

The results indicated that after participating in the exercise program adapted from the playground, the participants showed significant improvements in all health-related physical fitness variables, including body mass index, flexibility, muscular strength, agility, and cardiovascular endurance, compared with pre-test values (p < .05). It can be concluded that the exercise program adapted from a playground can be effectively used as an appropriate approach for promoting health-related physical fitness among older adults in community settings and is well aligned with the context of an aging society in Thailand.

Effects of Drop Jump, Depth Jump Plyometric Training on Vertical Jump, Horizontal jump Ability and Leg Muscle Strength of Athletes

2025-04-26T21:26:28+07:00

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of drop jump and depth jump plyometric training on vertical jump ability, horizontal jump ability, and leg muscle strength of track and field athletes. The participants consisted of 20 athletes from Nakhonnont Witthaya Sports School 6, selected through purposive sampling and divided into two groups of 10 athletes each. Group 1 participated in a drop jump plyometric training program, while Group 2 participated in a depth jump plyometric training program. The training intervention was conducted over an 8-week period. Leg muscle strength, vertical jump, and standing long jump were assessed before training, during the fourth week, and after the eighth week of training. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, independent t-test, and one-way repeated measures analysis of variance, with post hoc comparisons performed using the Bonferroni method.

The results indicated that there were no significant differences between the two training groups in terms of leg muscle strength, vertical jump, and standing long jump performance. However, within-group analyses revealed that the drop jump plyometric training group demonstrated significant improvements in leg muscle strength and standing long jump performance, whereas the depth jump plyometric training group showed significant improvements in leg muscle strength and vertical jump performance. It can be concluded that both plyometric training programs were effective in enhancing leg muscle strength in athletes. Specifically, drop jump training was more effective for improving horizontal jump performance, while depth jump training was more effective for improving vertical jump performance. These findings suggest that plyometric training programs can be appropriately designed and applied according to the specific movement characteristics and performance demands of track and field athletes.

The Development of a Football Competition Management Model to Promote the Health of the Elderly

2025-04-26T21:29:57+07:00

This research and development study aimed to: (1) examine the conditions and needs for organizing football competitions to promote the health of the elderly in Thailand; (2) develop a football competition management model to promote the health of the elderly; and (3) evaluate the appropriateness of the developed model. The sample consisted of 400 individuals involved in organizing elderly football competitions, selected through simple random sampling. In addition, 28 key informants who were experts in elderly football competition management were selected using purposive sampling, resulting in a total of 428 participants. The research instruments included questionnaires, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and a model evaluation form. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis.

The results indicated that the conditions and needs for organizing football competitions to promote the health of the elderly were at a high level, particularly in terms of participant involvement and public relations. The developed football competition management model, named the SONG GAME MODEL, comprised eight components: Spirit, Organization Management, Network, Good Game, Goal, Age, Motivation, and Enjoyment. The expert evaluation revealed that the model was highly appropriate and could be effectively applied to organize football competitions that promote the health of the elderly in Thailand. It can be concluded that the SONG GAME MODEL is well aligned with the context of elderly participants and provides a practical framework for organizing football competitions that enhance health, safety, and quality of life among the elderly in a sustainable manner.

Effects of Body Movement Training Program Applied agility ladder–based on Agility in Female Basketball Players of Kasetsart University

2024-06-09T08:38:02+07:00

This quasi-experimental study aimed to develop and examine the effects of an applied agility ladder–based body movement training program on agility in female basketball players at Kasetsart University. The participants were 12 female basketball players selected through purposive sampling. The training program was conducted for 8 weeks, three sessions per week, with each session lasting 60 minutes. Content validity of the training program was confirmed by five experts. The research instruments included the applied agility ladder–based body movement training program and the Semo Agility Test. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, one-way repeated-measures analysis of variance, and Bonferroni post hoc comparisons.

The results revealed that agility performance after the 4th, 6th, and 8th weeks of training was significantly different from pre-training performance at the .05 level. These findings indicate that the applied agility ladder–based body movement training program effectively improves agility in female basketball players, with a minimum effective training duration of four weeks.

Effects of Physical Education Learning Activities Using STAD Technique on Aggressive Behaviors of Upper Elementary Students

2024-05-16T18:43:38+07:00

The objectives of this study were 1) to compare the average scores of the experimental group and the control group‘s aggressive behavior before and after the experiment. 2) to compare the average scores of aggressive behaviors between the experimental group and the control group after implementation. Sixty-four students from a secondary school in Satun province were divided into two groups. Each group had thirty-two students. The control group received a traditional physical education program while the experimental group received an applied physical education program with STAD technique for an hour, once a week, for 8 weeks. The research tools included 1) eight lesson plans integrating STSD technique (IOC = 0.95) and 2) aggressive behavior assessment forms by teachers (IOC = 0.92) and aggressive behavior assessment forms by parents, (IOC = 0.98). Data analysis involved calculating means, standard deviations, and conducting t-tests by using Paired sample t-test and Independent sample t-test at the .05 significant.

Research findings revealed that: 1) The average score of aggressive behavior of the experimental group after implementation were significantly higher than those before the implementation (p<0.05) and 2) The average score of aggressive behavior of the experimental group after the implementation were significantly higher than the control group at a significance level of .05. The study found that the implementation of applied physical education program with STAD technique can reduce the aggressive behavior among students

The Effect of Core Strength Training Program on Balance of Female Students at Kasetsart University

2024-05-25T23:31:00+07:00

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a core muscle strength training program on balance performance among female students at Kasetsart University. The participants consisted of 20 female undergraduate students enrolled in the course Weight Training for Health (01175169) during the 2023 academic year, selected through purposive sampling. The training program comprised eight core-strengthening exercises using body weight and a stability ball and was implemented for 8 weeks, three sessions per week. Balance performance was assessed using the Stork Balance Stand Test before the training, after the fourth week, and after the eighth week of the program. Data were analyzed using mean, Standard Deviation, and one-way repeated measures analysis of variance, with the level of statistical significance set at .05.

The results revealed significant improvements in balance performance after 4 weeks and 8 weeks of training compared with pre-training values (p < .05). The highest balance performance was observed after the eighth week of training, indicating a progressive improvement throughout the intervention period. These findings suggest that the core muscle strength training program effectively enhanced balance ability among female university students. The results of this study provide practical implications for designing exercise programs aimed at improving balance and physical fitness in higher education settings.

Factors Aeffecting the Motivation to Attend Professional Football Competition in Thailand Among People in Bangkok

2025-03-27T11:21:45+07:00

This research aimed is to study the level of factors and compare the factors affecting the motivation to attend professional football competition in Thailand among people in Bangkok. It is a survey research. The researcher collected data in Bangkok who attend professional football competition in Thailand in the program that organized the Thai League Football Competition in 2024. The sample group was selected by purposive and cluster sampling. It is divided into 2 groups: 1) a group that watched professional football match in the stadium where the competition was held, 200 people; and 2) a group that watched professional football competition through the media, 200 people, totaling 400 people. Then, the data was checked for completeness and analyzed. The statistics that used this research were frequency distribution, percentage, mean, standard deviation, analysis of the relationship of various variables, and the results of and present the analysis results in the form of tables.

The research found that marketing strategies have a effect on the motivation to attend professional football competition in Thailand among in Bangkok an overall high level. When considering each item, it was found that the product aspect had the greatest impact on motivation, followed by a high level of influence, ranked from highest to lowest as follows: physical characteristics, personnel, process, marketing promotion, price, and distribution channels. Personal factors affecting motivation to watch professional football matches in Thailand among people in Bangkok found that age was not significantly different at the .05 level, and personal factors of gender, occupation, education level, and monthly income were significantly different at the .05 level. The results of the comparison of the relationship between marketing strategies and motivation to watch professional football competition in Thailand among people in Bangkok . It showed a very high significant relationship at the .05 level.

Physical Education Learning Management Behavior of Digital Immigrant Teachers and Digital Native Teachers under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Sing Buri, Ang Thong

2025-02-07T21:06:15+07:00

This research aimed to examine and compare the behaviors of digital immigrant and digital native physical education (PE) teachers in managing PE learning under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Sing Buri Ang Thong. The comparison was based on gender and digital status. The sample consisted of 45 secondary school PE teachers. The research instrument was a questionnaire assessing PE teachers’ self-efficacy-based behaviors in five areas: (1) professional attributes, (2) activity organization, (3) classroom management, (4) use of digital media and technology, and (5) assessment and evaluation. The instrument’s content validity was verified by five experts, with an Item-Objective Congruence (IOC) range of 0.60–1.00. Its reliability coefficient was 0.93. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and an independent samples t-test. The findings revealed the following:

The overall self-efficacy-based PE teaching behaviors of teachers were at a high level ( = 4.45). Among the five dimensions, the highest level was in activity organization ( = 4.59). Digital immigrant teachers exhibited overall behaviors at the highest level ( = 4.54), while digital native teachers demonstrated behaviors at a high level overall ( = 4.43). 2. Comparisons of PE teaching behaviors between digital immigrant and digital native teachers, categorized by gender and digital status, showed no significant differences overall or within each dimension. 3. Best practices for PE teaching among digital immigrant and digital native teachers were summarized into five steps: 1) gathering information on PE teaching, 2) planning PE learning activities, 3) implementing the teaching process, 4) analyzing teaching outcomes, and 5) reporting teaching results.

The Development of Learning Outcomes in Fundamental Movement Skills using CANVA’s Learning Activity Package for First-year Physical Education Students at Chiang Rai Rajabhat University

2025-03-27T12:09:41+07:00

Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) constitute the foundation for lifelong physical activity. However, pre-service physical education teachers in Thailand still lack systematic learning experiences in FMS through digital media. This study aimed to: (1) develop four Canva-based learning activity packages, (2) compare students’ learning achievement in FMS before and after the intervention, and (3) examine learners’ satisfaction with the learning activities. The research employed a one-group pretest–posttest experimental design. The sample consisted of 25 first-year physical education students at Chiang Rai Rajabhat University, selected through simple random sampling. Research instruments included: (1) Canva-based learning activity packages, (2) a 20-item FMS achievement test (IOC = .67–1.00; KR-20 = .74), and (3) a satisfaction questionnaire covering five dimensions (α = .92). Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and dependent t-test.

The results revealed that the overall quality of the learning activity packages was rated at the highest level of appropriateness (𝑥̄ = 4.93, S.D. = 0.13). Posttest learning achievement scores were significantly higher than pretest scores at the .05 level. Overall learner satisfaction was at a high level (𝑥̄ = 4.25, S.D. = 0.70). These findings indicate that Canva-based learning activity packages effectively enhanced both learning achievement and learner satisfaction. Therefore, such learning activities should be expanded to physical education courses at the higher education level, and future studies should employ research designs with control groups for further validation.

The Effects of Mae Mai Muay Thai Training Program on Physical Health - Related Physical Fitness of First Year Physical Education Students, Faculty of Education Thailand National Sports University Samut Sakhon Campus

2025-04-15T09:49:48+07:00

The purpose of this study was to examine and compare the effects of a Mae Mai Muay Thai training program on health-related physical fitness among first-year physical education students in the Faculty of Education, Thailand National Sports University, Samut Sakhon Campus. The participants consisted of 64 first-year students selected through purposive sampling. The training program was implemented for eight weeks, three sessions per week. Research instruments included a Mae Mai Muay Thai training program and a health-related physical fitness test battery. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and one-way repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA), with Bonferroni post hoc comparisons.

The results revealed that after the 4th and 8th weeks of training, participants showed statistically significant improvements at the .05 level in flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and cardiorespiratory endurance. However, no significant changes were observed in body mass index across the training periods. These findings indicate that the Mae Mai Muay Thai training program is an effective form of physical activity for enhancing health-related physical fitness. Therefore, this program can be appropriately applied in physical education instruction and health promotion activities for university students.

The Relationship of Perception, Attitude, And Serious Leisure Behavior of Students In Sarawittaya School

2025-04-26T12:32:39+07:00

This research aims to study the perceptions, attitude levels, and behavioral patterns of Serious Leisure activities among students at Sarawittaya School and examine the relationships among these three factors. The sample group consisted of 400 students from Sarawittaya School, selected through stratified random sampling from 2,994 students. The research findings revealed that students from different grade levels exhibited varying levels of perception regarding Serious Leisure activities, with only a very weak correlation. The most common source of information about Serious Leisure activities was the internet, while the least common source was the radio. Regarding attitude, the results indicated that students at different grade levels had differing attitudes toward Serious Leisure activities, with a weak correlation. Similarly, the study found that students at different grade levels also demonstrated varying levels of Serious Leisure behavior, again with a weak correlation.

Among the eight categories of Serious Leisure activities (sports, reading, arts and crafts, self-development, music, entertainment, gardening, income-generating activities, and spiritual development—the most popular category was entertainment, followed by sports. The least common category was gardening. Regarding the relationships among perception, attitude, and Serious Leisure behavior, all three factors were positively correlated. Specifically, perception and attitude showed a moderate correlation, perception and behavior had a moderate correlation, and attitude and behavior exhibited a strong correlation.

The findings of this research can be applied in various ways. At the family level, parents can support their children’s interests to enhance their development. At the school level, the curriculum, particularly in elective subjects such as extracurricular clubs, should be improved to better align with students’ diverse interests.

Factors Affecting Recreational Activities Participation of Undergraduate Students

2025-10-04T11:39:03+07:00

This research aimed to study the level of recreational activity participation and compare the level of recreational activity participation among undergraduate students at a university. The sample group used in this research was obtained using a stratified random sampling method by faculty, totaling 385 students. The instrument was a questionnaire with a rating scale. Data were analyzed by finding the mean, percentage, and standard deviation. The level of recreational activity participation was compared by testing with t-test and F-test using one-way analysis of variance (One-way ANOVA), which were reviewed and approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee.

The research results found that 1) The average participation in recreational activities of undergraduate students was measured in times per week. Most of them participated in the activities 1 - 2 times per week. The average duration of each activity was 30 - 60 minutes. The most frequent participation in the activities was sports/exercise, club activities, and creative activities. 2) The level of opinions on perception factors of undergraduate students in all 3 areas was at the highest level of agreement (X̅ = 4.61, S.D. = .715). 3) Comparison of the level of participation in recreational activities of undergraduate students. Undergraduate students with different genders and different perception factors had different opinions on the level of participation in recreational activities of undergraduate students overall with statistical significance at the 0.05 level.

A Study of Flow State Self Confidence and State Anxiety on Professional Players Participate in Futsal Thai League 2

2025-08-07T22:52:34+07:00

The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between flow state, self-confidence and state anxiety in Professional Players Futsal Thai League 2 2024 TwenTy-Two male futsal players (Age: 20.18 ± 2.82 year; rang 19 to 23 year). The recruited players experience varied and ranged from more than 5 years (50%), and 1 to 4 years (50%). Flow state and competitive state anxiety were assessed using a flow state scale and a competitive state anxiety inventory, respectively. A questionnaire was administered during the volleyball season, which ran from November to December 2024, and consisted of 10 matches. Descriptive and correlational statistics were used to analyze the data (means, percentages, standard deviations, Spearman rank correlation coefficients, and multivariate analysis of covariance MANCOVA), with the α significance level set at .05. Descriptive analysis showed that flow state scores were highest in Match 1 (3.92 ± 0.79, Win), with flow rate scores the lowest in Match 7 (3.48 ± 0.82, Lose). Self-confidence scores were highest in Match 9 (2.77 ± 0.42, Drew), with Match 6 having the lowest score (2.31 ± 071, Win). State anxiety scores were highest in Match 7 (1.72 ± 0.49, Lose), with the lowest score found in Match 3 (1.31 ± 0.47, Win). There was a moderate positive relationship between flow state and self-confidence Flow state had a weak negative relationship with state anxiety, and self-confidence had a weak negative relationship with state anxiety. Flow state (p=0.00), Self-confidence (p=0.00) and State anxiety (p=0.00) between winning matches and losing matches have significant difference at .05 level