Universal Journal of Public Health Vol. 14(5), pp. 915 - 924
DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2026.140508
Reprint (PDF) (782Kb)

Personal and Environmental Factors Associated with Physical Activity among Students at Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi, Nonthaburi Campus, Thailand

Chanoknun Fakmit , Kasem Theerakittayakorn , Sirinate Sukdee , Kwunchanok Theppan , Rattikarn Noitem ^*
Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi, Thailand

ABSTRACT

In general, undergraduate university students at Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi, Nonthaburi Campus, Thailand have a low level of physical activity. This descriptive research aimed to examine exercise behaviors and factors influencing physical activity among students. A total of 388 students were selected using systematic random sampling. Data were collected through a questionnaire and analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and multiple regression analysis. The findings showed that students demonstrated positive exercise behaviors, including planning or allocating time for exercise each time (mean = 4.74, SD = 0.47), exercising in parks or community areas (mean = 4.71, SD = 0.45), and beginning with low-intensity exercise before increasing intensity (mean = 4.62, SD = 0.70). Predictive factors influencing physical activity include age (19-22 years old; β = 0.210), peer support (β = 0.168), management and administrative factors (β = 0.160), attitude toward physical activity (β = 0.148), gender (β = 0.138), budgetary support (β = 0.119), and educational level (β = 0.114). These factors significantly explained 37.5% of the variance in physical activity behaviors (p < 0.05). The findings highlight the importance of promoting sustainable physical activity through consideration of personal factors, supportive environments, positive attitudes, adequate facilities, and support from universities, peers, and families.

KEYWORDS
Physical Activity, University Students, Health Promotion

Cite This Paper in IEEE or APA Citation Styles
(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Chanoknun Fakmit , Kasem Theerakittayakorn , Sirinate Sukdee , Kwunchanok Theppan , Rattikarn Noitem , "Personal and Environmental Factors Associated with Physical Activity among Students at Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi, Nonthaburi Campus, Thailand," Universal Journal of Public Health, Vol. 14, No. 5, pp. 915 - 924, 2026. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2026.140508.

(b). APA Format:
Chanoknun Fakmit , Kasem Theerakittayakorn , Sirinate Sukdee , Kwunchanok Theppan , Rattikarn Noitem (2026). Personal and Environmental Factors Associated with Physical Activity among Students at Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi, Nonthaburi Campus, Thailand. Universal Journal of Public Health, 14(5), 915 - 924. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2026.140508.