Development physical education of Liberal Arts Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon

Abstract

: The purpose of this research was to 1) study the profile of physical fitness of the undergraduate students of the Faculty of Liberal Arts, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon. 2) study the factors contributing to physical fitness of the undergraduate students of the Faculty of Liberal Arts, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon. 3) study the guidelines in building physical fitness of the undergraduate students of the Faculty of Liberal Arts, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon. The research focused on the quantitative aspects of sport fitness by using equipment to test physical fitness and the questionnaire to measure the factors contributing to physical fitness and the guideline supporting the physical fitness. The questionnaire approved by the experts was used to collect data from 215 students who had been tested for physical fitness. To answer the research questions, the data were statistically analyzed and processed using computer program for frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The results of the study were as follows: 1) a good level of physical fitness of the undergraduate students was sitting and bending forward. An average level of physical fitness included standing & sitting in 60 seconds per one time, long jump, and 50 meter run. A low level of physical fitness was a 30-second push-up. 2) the factors contributing to physical fitness of the students included 2.1) interest 2.2) physical readiness 2.3) equipment 2.4) need for exercise and 2.5) sport outfits, and 3) the guidelines for supporting physical fitness of the students included 3.1) fast walking 3.2) cycling 3.3) swimming and 3.4) running.