The Relation Between the Attitude Toward Physical Education Lessons and the Enjoyment in Practicing Physical Activity in Students Aged Between 18 and 22

• Published in: Studia Universitatis Babeș-Bolyai. Educatio artis gymnasticae Vol. 65; no. 3; pp. 43 - 52
• Main Authors: Penteleiciuc, Mihai, Petracovschi, Simona
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cluj University Press 20.12.2020
• Subjects: attitudes, enjoyment, Physical Education, physical activity, students
• ISSN: 1453-4223; 2065-9547
• DOI: 10.24193/subbeag.65(3).20

"Introduction: Physical activity is an important factor in the lives of young people once they complete their high school studies. Subsequent participation in adult life in physical activities will be done independently. However, we can assume that the low participation rate of Romanians in physical activities is due to a negative attitude regarding the lesson of physical education and compulsory sports throughout schooling but also to a discomfort regarding participation in physical activities. At the West University of Timisoara, the Physical Education and Sports lesson is compulsory included in the curriculum from all faculties, coming in continuation of high school. The aim of this study is to analyze how the attitude towards the PE lesson correlates with the enjoyment of students to perform physical activity. Material and Method: The participants in this study were 400 students (77% female and 23% male) aged 18-22 years (M = 20.1, SD = .71) from the Western University of Timisoara. To carry out this study, the questionnaire survey method was used. Two questionnaires that explored the students' attitude towards the PE lesson and the students' enjoyment in practicing physical activities were applied. The data obtained was analyzed using the SPSS Statistics program. Results: The score obtained (r = .342, p <0.001) indicates a significant correlation, with a positive score between the attitude towards PE and the enjoyment of practicing physical activities in the students at the West University of Timisoara. Conclusions: It is found that both the attitude towards PE and enjoyment of practicing physical activities are increased. Keywords: attitudes, enjoyment, Physical Education, physical activity, students."