Lin Li

Emilio Aguinaldo College, Manila, Philippines

DOI : https://doi.org/10.47191/ijsshr/v7-i03-50

Google Scholar Download Pdf
ABSTRACT

The study aimed to comprehend the attitudes and interest of students at Zhangjiajie University towards Physical Education Activities. The study utilized a descriptive-comparative-correlational research method, employing a survey questionnaire. Descriptive research was centered on numerical and unchanging data as well as detailed, convergent reasoning. The study was carried out in an independent general undergraduate college in Zhangjiajie, China. A stratified random sample was taken from 8,404 undergraduate students who were enrolled during the current semester. 368 students were selected using stratified random sampling with the help of the Qualtrics Calculator for Samples. The questionnaire was divided into three parts: the demographic profile, the assessment of students' attitudes towards Physical Education activities, and the assessment of respondents' interests. The results were utilized to create a motivational strategic program aimed at improving students' interest and attitude towards participating in Physical Education activities.

KEYWORDS:

Physical education, Students, Attitude, Interest, University, China

REFERENCES
1) Bauman AE, Reis RS, Sallis JF, Wells JC, Loos RJ, Martin BW. (2019). Lancet PE Activity Series Working Group. Correlates of PE activity: Why are some people physically active and others not. Lancet. 2019;380(9838):258–271

2) Chen, W., & Hypnar, A. (2015). Elementary School Students’ Self-Determination in Physical Education and Attitudes toward Physical Activity. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 34, 189-209.

3) Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment; Food and Nutrition Board; Institute of Medicine; Kohl HW III, Cook HD, editors. Educating the Student Body: Taking Physical Activity and Physical Education to School. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 2013 Oct 30. COMMITTEE ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK201507/

4) Khan, S., Abbass, S.A., Khan, W., & Din, M.A. (2012). A Study Regarding the Collage Students' Attitudes towards Physical Activities.

5) Li, F., Chen, J., & Baker, M. (2014). University Students’ Attitudes Toward Physical Education Teaching. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 33(2), 186-212. DOI:10.1123/jtpe.2012-0187

6) Mitchell, F., Gray, S. & Inchley, J. (2019). ‘This choice thing really works…’ Changes in experiences and engagement of adolescent girls in Physical education classes, during a school-based PE activity programme. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy 20(6), 593-611. Doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17408989.2018.837433

7) Wu, X., Tao, S., Zhang, Y., Zhang, S., & Tao, F. (2019). Low PE activity and high screen time can increase the risks of mental health problems and poor sleep quality among Chinese college students. PloS one, 10(3), e0119607.

8) Young, L., O’Connor, J., Alfrey, L., & Penney, D. (2021). Assessing physical literacy in health and physical education. Curriculum Studies in Health and Physical Education, 12 (2), 156-179. https://doi.org/10.1080/25742981.2020.1810582

Volume 07 Issue 03 March 2024