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The lockdown period has led to a decline in physical activity and fitness among students with increasingly embraced sedentary behaviour. This study aimed to assess the physical activity (PA) level and health-related fitness (HRF) status of students according to sex and academic strand, also determining whether significant differences existed. The study was conducted in a large public high school responding to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Long Form (IPAQ) and the Philippine Physical Fitness Test. The study employed a descriptive-comparative research design and employed stratified random sampling with proportional allocation. The students demonstrated a moderate PA level, regardless of sex and academic strand. Regarding health-related fitness, most students exhibited normal BMI, excellent strength in the basic plank, good cardiovascular endurance in the 3-minute step test, good flexibility in the zipper test, fair flexibility in the sit and reach test, and poor performance in the push-up. Furthermore, significant differences were found in BMI and strength when grouped by sex. In conclusion, most students maintain moderate physical activity, surpassing local restrictions and avoiding sedentary behaviour. Also, most students have shown muscular endurance and flexibility in various tasks but have yet to focus as much on strengthening their arms and core muscles. The FIT-UP YOU program has been developed to address this issue, focusing on improving weight and overall HRF status among young overweight/obese and underweight students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Self-efficacy is an individual's belief in their ability to perform and accomplish tasks. On the other hand, physical fitness encompasses an individual's comprehensive state of bodily health and well-being. It pertains to the capacity to engage in physical activities effortlessly, efficiently, and without undue exhaustion or strain. The study aimed to determine the level of Physical Fitness and Self-Efficacy in PATHFIT 1 of Education students when grouped according to sex, year level and major field of specialization. This study used a descriptive and correlational research. The respondents were the 234 students using stratified random sampling. A standardized questionnaire used in this study for self-efficacy was taken from the general selfefficacy scale. The physical fitness questionnaire was researcher made and undergone a validation process. The salient results of the study were as follows: the level of physical fitness and self-efficacy were moderate; physical fitness significantly influenced the self-efficacy of Education students; there is no significant difference in the level of physical fitness of education students when grouped according to sex, year level and major field of specialization; and there is no significant difference in the level of self-efficacy of education students when grouped according to sex, year level and major subject. An enhancement program was formulated to better the importance of developing physical fitness and self-efficacy among students to monitor progress and changes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Exercises performed at home are called Home-based Exercises. The suspension of classes exposed the learners to home-based exercises. The goal of this study is to explore the ideas and insights of learners on Home-based Exercise. The study utilized Basic Qualitative Research, specifically, Narrative Inquiry to gather the stories of learners. In a semi-structured interview, seven conversation partners participated. The seven conversation partners were chosen using inclusion criteria. The rigorous data analysis and data explication using Creswell's six-step data explication elicited four central themes: (1) The Obstacle: Hindrances in Performing Home-based Exercise, (2) The Push: A way to overcome the Hindrances, (3) The Goal: An Exercise Plan, and (4) The Drive: A motivation to keep going. The findings of this study provided a picture of how learners have coped with the challenges posed by exercising at home. This study carries meaningful data as a reference for future innovation in Home-based Exercise. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]