PERCIEVED BARRIERS AND PREFERENCES IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG FACULTY AND STAFF IN THE PHILIPPINE STATE UNIVERSITY

This study aims to determine the perceived barriers and preferences in physical activity of Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) faculty and staff. This study utilized the descriptive research design, The study surveyed 268 faculty and staff from the four LSPU campuses. Most of the respondents tend to feel that their day is so busy and they don?t think that they can make time to include physical activity in their regular schedule, and that doing physical activity takes their time away from other more important commitments such as time for themselves and family. Most respondents also indicate that they do want to start to have more exercise, but just can?t seem to get started. On the other hand, most of the respondents are less likely to feel embarrassed on how they will look when they exercise with others. Most of the respondents are also less likely to say that they know too many people who have hurt themselves by overdoing exercise. Furthermore, respondents are less likely to be concerned that they might get injured or have a heart attack. Knowing these perceived barriers and exercise preferences will greatly help in developing a comprehensive physical fitness program for LSPU faculty and staff.