The Study of Physical Fitness of Students Enroll in Department of Physical Education in Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University

Abstract

This research aimed to study the physical fitness level of students who took the entrance examination for admission to the Physical Education Program at Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University. The sample group in this research consisted of 168 male and female students who applied for admission to the Physical Education Program, Faculty of Education, Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University, consisting of 114 males and 54 females, who were selected through purposive selection. Research procedures by students who underwent physical fitness tests consisted of a sitting forward bend test, a 30-second push-up test, a 30-second sit-up test, and a long-distance running test of 1,000 meters for male students and 800 meters for female students. Statistics used in the research included means, standard deviations, and conversion of test results. The results revealed that both male and female students had a body mass index in the appropriate and suitable range, sitting forward bending in the fair and good range, 30-second push-ups in the very good and good range, 30-second sit-ups in the good range, and long-distance running in the very good and very good range, respectively.

Conclusion of this research, the study of physical fitness of students who applied for admission to study in the field of physical education showed that male and female students had physical fitness at a good to very good level in many components, such as cardiovascular endurance and muscle strength, reflecting the appropriate physical preparation for studying in the field of physical education and training in various sports skills.