Perceived Physical Literacy and Exercise Adherence of College Students: Basis for an Intervention Plan

This study examines the perceived physical literacy and exercise adherence of college students enrolled in PATHFIT 1 and 3 classes during their first and second years in the Bachelor of Physical Education program. The study aimed to explore exercise adherence using quantitative research design. Quota sampling techniques were employed to select the respondents. The data used in this study were collected using questionnaires that were adapted and validated. The statistical tools employed in this investigation included the mean, standard deviation, Pearson's correlation, and multiple regression analysis. In this respect, results revealed that the perceived level of physical literacy of the respondents is high it means that this literacy is often manifested. The level of exercise adherence of the respondents is generally high it indicating that exercise adherence is often evident. While the perceived physical literacy significantly influence are significant predictors of exercise adherence among college students. The intervention plan activity proposed continuous activity plan as an intervention to enhance physical literacy, which has been shown to significantly improve exercise adherence among college students.