PERCEPTION OF QUALITY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG PAHF STUDENTS

Billy Jay B. Dalde, Aracela Angel Apostol, Faye Althea C. Fres, Marmee Rochelle Potenciando

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Global inactivity is a vital health concern, a large segment of adults and adolescents is not meeting the recommended physical activity (PA) level (WHO, 2018). This quantitative research studied the relationship between students' perceptions of quality physical education (QPE) and student engagement in physical activity (SEPA) among 330 PATHFit students in a non-sectarian institution in Davao City, Philippines. Spearman-rho correlation analysis indicated a strong positive relationship between students' perceptions of PE as important for skill development and health awareness and their actual participation in different physical activities. The students perceived high-quality physical education, especially for skill development and facilities. Overall, engagement in PA by students was also high and with high authentic engagement. However, habitual activity outside structured classes and behavioral engagement, such as volunteering for school sports, were rated lower. These findings support the Self-Determination Theory of Ryan and Deci. The study highlights the significance of quality PE in promoting student engagement following an ill-timed realization of the lagging gap between positive perception and actual physical activity engagement habits. This implies that while quality PE could enhance student engagement, interventions promoting lifelong physical activity to address the barriers to consistent participation are necessary. Educators should consider strategies promoting self-reflection on exercise benefits and developing programs that integrate in-school and out-of-school opportunities.

 

SDG: #3 Good Health and Well-being; #4 Quality Education


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education, quality of physical education, student engagement PAHF students, descriptive-correlational, Davao City

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