THE PERCEIVED SUITABILITY, ACCEPTABILITY AND DURABILITY OF IMPROVISED EQUIPMENT IN FITNESS EDUCATION

Abstract

This descriptive study generally aimed to investigate the perceived suitability, acceptability, and durability of the proposed six (6) improvised fitness equipment to address the scarcity of costly equipment detrimental to the delivery of effective teaching learning process. The researcher made use of a validated survey questionnaire administered to student and teacher respondents. Data collected were statistically treated using frequency, percentage, and weighted mean. Analysis of data showed that students and teachers participated in the conduct of this study assessed the six (6) proposed improvised fitness equipment as very suitable, very acceptable, and very durable. Findings of the study support the claim that the six (6) improvised equipment can be considered as alternatives for the limited and costly equipment to reinforce learning and attain educational goals.