The curriculum program on Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness (PATHFit) and students’ physical performance

This study aimed to assess the level of implementation of PATHFIT 1 physical activities and its relationship to the physical fitness performance of students from the University of Mindanao Main Campus, Matina, Davao City, during the first semester of the school year 2024–2025. Utilizing a descriptive-correlational research design, data were gathered from 4 sections of PATHFIT 1 classes handled by two different instructors through survey questionnaires and standardized physical fitness test (PFT) results, both pre- and post-test. Findings revealed that the overall level of implementation of PATHFIT 1 activities was "Highly Implemented." Students' physical fitness performance significantly improved from pre-test to post-test in both health-related and skill-related fitness components. In health-related components, the most notable improvements were in body composition, cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility. In skill-related components, improvements were observed in agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time, and speed. Statistical analysis showed a significant relationship between the level of implementation of PATHFIT activities and students' post-test physical fitness performance. Moreover, a significant difference was found between the pre-test and post-test scores, confirming the effectiveness of the implemented activities. These results highlight the positive impact of structured and well-implemented physical activities on the physical fitness of college students, emphasizing the importance of continuous and deliberate application of fitness programs in the tertiary curriculum.