Sedentary Lifestyle And Kinesthetic Activities Among Senior High School Students In Congressional District 1, Division Of Batangas Province

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the sedentary lifestyle of Senior High School students and their utilization of kinesthetic activities in Congressional District 1, Division of Batangas Province. The findings served as the basis for the development of proposed enrichment activities that encourage movement and physical engagement among learners.

The study employed a descriptive research design using a survey questionnaire as the primary data gathering instrument. The respondents of the study consisted of 379 Grade 11 Senior High School students from public senior high schools in Balayan, Calatagan, Lemery, Lian, Nasugbu, Taal, Tuy, and the component city of Calaca in Batangas Province. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, weighted mean, ranking, and Pearson’s r correlation coefficient to determine the relationship between the variables.

Findings revealed that the students were moderately aware of their sedentary lifestyle in terms of daily sitting time, screen time, and tolerance in physical activities. The utilization of kinesthetic activities such as sports, movement-based exercises, and hands-on activities was also found to be moderately utilized. Results further indicated that students experience several challenges in engaging in kinesthetic activities, including academic workload, lack of motivation, time constraints, and dependence on digital devices. The statistical analysis showed no significant relationship between the students’ level of awareness of sedentary lifestyle and the extent of their utilization of kinesthetic activities.

Based on the findings, enrichment activities focusing on movement-based learning and active participation were proposed to help reduce sedentary behavior among senior high school students. These enrichment activities aim to promote physical engagement, improve students’ health and well-being, and support the integration of kinesthetic approaches in Physical Education and Health programs.