THE IMPACT OF SPORTS COURSE ON ITB^S STUDENTS PARTICIPATION IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND FUN IN DOING SPORTS
Doddy Abdul Karim1, Yudi Hendrayana2, Amung Mamun2, Dian Budiana2

1 Institut Teknologi Bandung, Department of Sport Science, School of Pharmacy, Ganesha No.10, Lb. Siliwangi, Kecamatan Coblong, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40132

2. Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Deapartment of Physcical Education, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Health, Dr. Setiabudi No.229, Isola, Kec. Sukasari, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40154

Abstract

Aim: Republic of Indonesia Ministry of Health (KEMENKES) said that obesity, stress, and degenerative diseases are among the symptoms and impacts of the less participation of Indonesia^s youths in doing physical activities. The major goal of the present research is to measure the impact of compulsory sports course on motivation to take part in sports activities after the course, as well as on the fitness of ITB^s first-year students. Material dan Method: The research used a qualitative-descriptive research method. A total of 310 informants were involved in the research. The whole informants filled in a three-stages questionnaire, i.e., informant identification, motivation, and impact of taking part in compulsory sports general courses (MKU). The data analysis used in the research is statistic-descriptive. Results:The research results revealed that 86 (57%) informants said that they have not had background in doing sports, and 64 (43%) informants said that they routinely did sports. Moreover, we obtained data that all informant (150) said that they would do sport activities individually, being motivated by the compulsory sports MKU they did at ITB. Conclusion: Based on the questionnaire we had developed and spread, the research showed that there was some changes in both motivation and fun in doing sport activities individually after having taken part in compulsory sports MKU at ITB.

Keywords: Physical Activities, Questionnaire, Life-Style, Health

Topic: Physical Education