Impact of Life Stress on Academic Achievement among University Students Enrolled in Elective Physical Education Courses

Objectives The aim of this study was to analyze the impact of life stress on academic achievement among university students enrolled in elective physical education courses at A university. Methods The sample consisted of 222 students. Instruments this study used included scales for life stress and academic achievement. Methods of data analysis included frequency analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and structural equation modeling. Results The findings showed that instructor relationships positively influence academic achievement, while economic issues and same-sex peer relationships have negative effects. Conclusions Implications discuss the role and direction of physical education courses in reducing life stress and enhancing focus on academic achievement among university students.