Physical Activity Profile of First-Year Psychology Students at Universitas Negeri Makassar (Cohort 2025)

Siti Nur'ainun Zakiyah

doi:10.26858/cjpko.v17i3.450

Authors

Siti Nur'ainun Zakiyah Universitas Negeri Makassar Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26858/cjpko.v17i3.450

Keywords:

Physical Activity, IPAQ-SF, First-Year Students, Sport Psychology, Gender

Abstract

This study aims to describe the physical activity levels of first-year students in the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Negeri Makassar (UNM) and examine gender-based differences using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire–Short Form (IPAQ-SF). Employing a quantitative descriptive design, the study involved 102 students who completed an online survey via Google Form. Data processing followed the official IPAQ scoring protocol, including MET-min/week calculations, physical activity categorization, and standardized data-cleaning procedures to ensure accuracy of self-report responses. The results indicate that most students fall into the low activity and “don’t know/not sure” categories, suggesting limited physical activity literacy during the early transition to university life. Only a small proportion of students reported moderate or high activity levels. Gender analysis revealed that female students were more likely to exhibit low activity compared to male students. These findings underscore the need for health-promotion policies, gender-sensitive activity programs, and sport psychology–based interventions to support both physical and mental well-being. Future research is encouraged to adopt longitudinal designs and objective measurement tools to enhance validity. This article includes empirical findings, two tables, and one standardized instrument (IPAQ-SF).

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