QUALITY OF LIFE DEVELOPING WITH PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES OF THE STUDENTS IN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, NORTHERN CAMPUSES

Abstract

The objectives of this descriptive research were 1) to study the quality of student life in Institute of Physical Education, Northern campuses, 2) to compare the quality of student life in each campus, 3) to study relationship of various physical education activities in the quality of student life developing. This research was a mixed method research including quantitative research and qualitative research. The population in this research comprised 392 junior PE students from Faculty of Education, Institute of Physical Education, Northern campuses consisting of Chiangmai campus, Lumpang campus, Phetchaboon campus and Sukothai campus.

          The tools in the research were questionnaire and interviewing form. Accordingly, the data analysis was done through frequency, percentage, means, standard deviation, One-way ANOVA, correlation coefficient and content analysis.

          The result of this research revealed that the quality of student life was found at a high level. When considering in each item, the physical capability was at the high level, meanwhile the mental and emotional capability were at the high level, also the social interaction was at the high level, and intellectual capability was at the high level, while the economic was at the moderate level. No significant differences were found in the quality of student life at the statistic level of .05, meantime applying physical education activities had significantly related to the quality of student life at the statistic level of .01.