Relationship between Students^ Perceived Exercise Benefit and Physical Activity Level During COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia Ruhayati, Yati- Hadi, Asep- Damayanti, Imas- Rahayu, Nur Indri
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between physical activity and perceived exercise benefit Indonesian university of education students in the era corona virus pandemic in Indonesia. The method used is a quantitative research method with a correlation research approach. The population in this study were active students of the Indonesian University of Education, amounting to 34,612 people. The total of 389 samples with the sampling technique using cluster random sampling. The instruments used were Global physical activity questionnaire and an Exsercise Benefit Barriers Scale. The global physical activity questionnaire was used to measure the level of physical activity with the results of UPI students having high physical activity. The Exsercise Benefit Barriers Scale was used to measure the perceived benefits of exercise with the results that UPI students agreed with the benefits of exercise as a physical appearance. The data were analyzed using the Spearman Correlation Test. The results of data analysis showed there is a correlation between physical activity and perceived exercise benefit Indonesian university of education students in the era corona virus pandemic in Indonesia. (p=0,000<0,05) which meant there is a significant correlation.
Keywords: Physical Activity, Benefits of Exercise, Corona Virus, GPAQ, EBBS
