| This study sought to identify the factors that limit UB Senior High School students' accessibility to physical fitness activities, the frequency with which students engage in physical fitness activities, and the best possible intervention or course of action to address these issues. With a Descriptive – Ex Post Facto Quantitative Research Design, the study is quantitative in nature. The data was gathered using a questionnaire survey as a research instrument. A total of 60 respondents were selected from the University of Batangas Senior High School Department, in which all strands were represented, with STEM Engineering having the most participants. The researchers collected the data via simple random sampling, in which the proponents chose a subset of participants at random from a population. Furthermore, the essential statistical methods for analyzing and interpreting the data included frequency distribution, ranking, weighted mean, and ANOVA. The null hypothesis is also tested through the mentioned statistical approach to determine if there are any significant differences among the factors that affect student engagement in physical exercises. The researchers concluded that the main factor influencing respondents' participation in physical fitness activities is a lack of time. They are too preoccupied with school activities to devote time to physical fitness activities, given that students prioritize their time with academic pursuits. The frequency of the majority of the students' engagement in physical fitness activities ranges from 1-2 times a week, while a small portion of the population does not have such a regimen. And lastly, the researchers proposed a prototype application named "You-Be-Fit," which aims to combat the pre-existing challenges in physical inactivity among students brought about by the current model of learning in present times. |
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