The Role of Physical Literacy on Student Motivation in Sports: Case study at Universitas Negeri Semarang

Abstract

The target for a healthy Indonesia by 2025 is a program that aims to improve the quality of life of Indonesian people, one of which can be done by increasing people's understanding of the importance of sports activities. The aim of this research is to find out the role of physical literacy on student motivation to exercise at Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia. The respondents in this research were 300 general students at Semarang State University. Data collection was taken using a multistage random sampling technique. The results of the research can be concluded that the role of physical literacy makes students active in carrying out physical activities amidst their busy lecture activities and assignments. The role of literacy in the form of motivation, self-confidence, physical competence, understanding and knowledge is the main pillar in the results of interviews with 300 general students at Semarang State University. The role of physical literacy greatly influences their activities and leads them to become active students and have extraordinary sports experience.