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Physical Inactivity Test
Physical Inactivity Test
In Partial Fulfilment
Of the Requirements for the Course
Community and Public Health
By:
HAZEL J. CORTEZ
KYJN FRANSTER R. ESTREBILLA
AERONN D. FIEDACAN
SHADROCK A. REMONDE
NHEMIE LLEWR R. SOMOSO
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July 2021
APPROVAL SHEET
Community and Public Health, has been examined and is recommended for the
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ABSTRACT
Philippines
Abstract
is incorporated into their daily life, we can deem them to have a sedentary lifestyle. This
lifestyle is evident upon every community and individual especially when COVID-19
pandemic began. The Medical Laboratory Science students at the Adventist University of
BSMLS students of AUP in order to promote physical activity. Various activities were
activities, in line with the team's objectives, were proven to be a success. Participants of
the program are now able to start their workout habit and pledged to continue adapting to
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The authors have undergone a lot of challenges and conflicts but still managed to
push this through the help of some individuals who were supportive along the process. In
sincerest way, the authors would like to express their deepest gratitude and appreciation
to the following people for helping them in the completion of this book.
First, their warmest thanks to the Almighty God for the guidance and safety, gift
of knowledge and wisdom He bestowed to the authors, and for the blessings He gave that
Their parents, for the financial support, love, and for motivating them during
times of uncertainty.
To their friends, for always being there when they are in need and for sharing
To their Clinical Instructor, Ma’am Princess Red Rose G. Rodriguez for guiding
the authors from the planning process up to the implementation of the program.
The authors wish to extend their special thanks to the participants, who made this
program possible and for the cooperation of everybody to attain the program goals and
objectives.
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DEDICATION
This book is dedicated to our parents, who taught us that even the most
challenging things could be accomplished when doing one step at a time and when we
To our Professor Ma’am Princess Red Rodriguez, who patiently assisted, advised, and
To friends who gave advice, encouraged and supported the program, and all the people
And lastly, to God, who served as our source of inspiration, wisdom, knowledge, and
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
ABSTRACT iv
List of Tables ix
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND 1
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A Geographical Map38
APPENDIX B Correspondence 38
APPENDIX C Needs Questionnaire 39
APPENDIX D Poster, Logo, Flyers, Tarp 40
APPENDIX E Attendance of Participants 41
APPENDIX F Certificates 42
APPENDIX G Pictures 42
APPENDIX H Module 44
CURRICULUM VITAE 54
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List of Figures
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List of Tables
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Chapter 1
Introduction
and is incorporated into their daily life, we can deem them to have a sedentary lifestyle.
The pandemic basically forced everyone to have a sedentary lifestyle due to the
who is often sitting or lying down while engaged in an activity like socializing, watching
television, playing video games, reading or using a mobile phone/computer for much of
the day. Truly, people who are affected by the pandemic experience this lifestyle, others
may choose to accept such a lifestyle, while others devise ways to conquer it (Lee et al.,
2018).
exercise. Prior to COVID-19 pandemic, people would generally have no time for exercise
due to various reasons such as: lack of time, busy schedule, health defects, lack of
motivation, fear of commitment, and many more. Now that COVID-19 has restricted
people from going out, it has also brought upon another negative effect. Unknowingly,
COVID-19 has also promoted the sedentary lifestyle towards everyone, giving others
more reasons to refrain from exercising (Moore et al., 2020). Exercising is vital to
everyone, especially towards students. Exercise can help those who practice it to control
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their weight, reduce their risk of heart diseases, improve mental health and mood, reduce
In trying to incorporate exercise in one’s daily schedule they must bear in mind
their availability and motivation towards the activity. The participants would need
program that the group will conduct would cover the basic information regarding exercise
and sedentary lifestyle. The exercise sessions would also hopefully ignite the participants
desire to set exercise and physical activity as a part of their daily routine.
Community Demography
people for usefulness in life, especially in making them efficient workers for Christian
service, as well as preparing them for the kingdom of God. The university holds
being an autonomous university that can take care of all the needs of its students which
can all be found within its premises. It is located at Puting, Kahoy, Silang, Cavite with a
165-hectare plot of land. The university is also 50 km from Manila. The university is also
a boarding school, meaning that it is a university that is aimed at cultivating their students
within the campus by letting them reside in dormitories and other residences. The
university currently holds 9 colleges and 2 schools (elementary and high school). The
In the 2019-2020 census, there are 2,887 students in the university colleges. There
are 486 of the 2,887 that are studying in the College of Health, some of which our
Socio-economic Characteristics
The residents of AUP as well as its faculty and staff, all work and study within its
facilities. The university itself is a boarding school, which houses most of its students and
workers. Occupations found within the community span under the area of general
management, security, and many more. AUP is capable of providing a wide variety of
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jobs for many people with different skill sets. The entire community is focused on
Cultural characteristics
Adventist University of the Philippines has a wide variety of cultures and beliefs.
Based on the survey collected from 42 respondents, 71.4% of the students are female and
the remaining 28.6% are male. There are 29 Seventh-day Adventists, 8 Roman Catholics,
3 Born Agains, 1 Baptist, and 1 Protestant. These values signify a small part of the
population mainly, the BS medical laboratory science students. The majority of the
population would obviously be Seventh Day Adventists, this is mainly due to the fact that
AUP is an Adventist institution. The Adventist belief somewhat molded the cultural
aspect of the community and it is rooted in the community’s Philosophy, Mission, and
Vision. The Christian belief of AUP is well integrated into its educational system,
Health-related Characteristics
Based on the data gathered by the survey, roughly 71% are clear of a history of
medical conditions while 29% of the 42 participants currently has or had a history of
medical conditions with which can limit physical activity engagement. Among these
Through the observation of the AUP community by the group, it has been
observed that there are sufficient health facilities within the community, one of which is
the university clinic that classifies as a level 1 hospital, which is the primary health care
facility of the university. This health care facility takes care of the health needs of the
entire university, housing a pharmacy and a clinical & diagnostic laboratory, among
others. The health care facility is capable of extending its services to other nearby
communities. The university clinic is headed by Dr. Shirley Pamintuan and its
administrator Dr. Shirley Buhia. The AUP community can be deemed self-sufficient
There is also an abundance of parks and open areas where students are able to
engage in physical activity and conduct various programs in the presence of nature. The
mental, social, and spiritual health programs that students, faculties, and other residents
alike can benefit from. The university also has a lot of sites for different recreational and
physical activities. The university holds a tennis court, a whole gym and a covered court,
a wide campus for jogging, public table tennis tables, and many more. Different parks
and recreational sites can recuperate everyone’s health care needs. One example of which
is the Centennial park for improving and maintaining both spiritual and mental health.
If the residents of AUP are truly in need of medical assistance which cannot be
provided within the university there are other nearby sources of health care that can
provide what they lack, one of which is QualiMed, a hospital 2.5km from AUP, it is a
four-minute drive and can deliver and respond to the medical needs of the patients
Marketing Assessment
The Adventist University of the Philippines being a Christian university gives rise
to numerous health programs and other health-related programs as an act of service for
God. The university provides education in a wide field of medicine and health, covering
medical laboratory science, dentistry, nursing, and many more. These aforementioned
colleges hold independent or campus wide programs that are beneficial for the
community. Examples of which are the free tooth extraction conducted by the College of
Dentistry as a service for the public, as well as practice for the students. AUP also offers
free services for its students such as dental checkups by presenting the registration form.
The target audience of the program are students enrolled in the Medical
Putting Kahoy, Silang, Cavite. In terms of gender group, of the 42 respondents who
participated in the survey, 12 (28.6%) of them were males and the other 30 (71.4%) are
females. The respondents’ ages had been categorized to four different age groups. There
was one (2.4%) 18-year-old respondent, while there was a subtotal of 7 (16.7%) 19-year-
old respondents. The third group, which were the 20-year-old students, had a subtotal of
21 (50%), and the last age group which were the 21 years old respondents were 13 (31%).
There were four different year levels that took part in the survey, 2 (4.8%) were 1st year
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students, 7 (16.7%) were 2nd year students, 29 (69%) were 3rd year students, while the
At present, the AUP community is under the effects of the pandemic, making the
wonderful facilities that they have for health to be unused. To have a grasp of the current
situation of the students of the community, the group conducted a survey to assess the
health situation of the students of the MLS department. Currently, the majority of the
students do not have a major health condition, only a few have a kind of condition that
could hinder their participation in this program. The data also showed that 69% of the
days a week. They would also spend merely 10-20 mins for exercise, which is not enough
Based on the data collected, aside from health conditions that hinder them from
exercising, 33% of the respondents have stated that they do not engage themselves in
physical activity due to various reasons. When the pandemic started, all students were
forced to take the courses online and this is among the many reasons why they are not
able to engage in physical activities for longer duration; being forced to sit in front of
their devices for a longer time due to the increased demand in school requirements,
because of this they feel demotivated in doing physical activity. Another reason is safety
and security. When the virus started to spread, security was the priority, prohibiting them
to go outside the dormitory and thus, being unable to do physical activity outside. Some
of the participants are also disinterested in doing physical activities for the reason that
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they have difficulty managing their time. According to the result of the survey, 78.6% of
the 14 responses are willing to join a health program. Meaning that despite them being
inactive because of the circumstances brought by the pandemic, they are still willing to
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Objectives:
Knowledge:
After the program, 75% of the participants will recognize the effects of a sedentary
lifestyle.
Evaluative criteria: Get an 80% grade or higher in the post assessment test.
Attitude:
After the program, 75% of the participants will adopt a lifestyle in which physical
Evaluative criteria: 75% of the participants will report their current physical activities
Practice:
After the program, 75% of the participants will create a workout plan that would involve
Evaluative criteria: All the participants will submit a workout plan/schedule that will
The findings of this program will contribute greatly to the benefit of Adventist
University of the Philippines’ BSMLS students’ society considering that physical activity
plays an important role in our general health. This program is designed to improve the
students’ physical lifestyle and help them solve their problems by managing their weekly
schedule.
This program focuses on the physical aspect of the students under the BSMLS
only limited to students from the BSLMS department who are in online classes.
Chapter 2
The pandemic had a massive impact on how people live their lives. For students
especially, it flipped upside down their idea of normal life. Schools were closed,
organized sports and recreation activities were cancelled. Community lockdowns ensued
which meant people were spending almost all of their time at home. Due to these sudden
changes, physical activity among youth decreased and sedentary behavior including
screen time increased (Moore et al., 2020). It is not surprising that a lockdown with stay
at home orders resulted in decreased physical activity. For many schools during the
pandemic, the switch to online learning meant physical education was neglected or non-
existent (Dunton, Do, & Wang, 2020). An absence of organized sports and recreation
activities added fuel to the fire. Organized sport increases physical activity levels and
that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant worsening of low activity levels,
moderate to intense physical activity per week were seen during the pandemic.
Meanwhile, the number of hours spent in sedentary behavior rose by three hours, to about
11 hours a day.
Savage, et.al (2021) conducted an online survey to assess the changes in, and
students from before the COVID-19 pandemic (October 2019) to 9 months following the
UK's first confirmed case (October 2020). The study indicated that COVID-19 pandemic
sustained a negative impact on student mental health and movement behavior. Further,
Barkley, et.al (2020) also found out that physical activity and sedentary behavior has
designed for physical activity may disproportionately impact active individuals. "There's
no doubt that measures such as the closures of gyms and other recreational facilities by
the universities and other private and public establishments within the province resulted
in reductions in the level of physical activity," the study states. Another reason for the
reduction in physical activity may be that many students were no longer walking to
It has been found that even short-term changes to physical activity and sedentary
behavior can become permanent, leading to increased risk of obesity, diabetes, and
cardiovascular disease in children (Dunton, Do, & Wang, 2020). It has been shown that
sedentary behavior, recreational screen time, and sleep in children and youth has
increased since COVID-19 (Moore et al., 2020). While more sleep is not a bad thing,
more sedentary behavior and screen time is alarming and indicates change is necessary.
The primary reason why excessive sedentary behavior and screen time are so dangerous
structured and unstructured activities in youth directly lowers physical activity levels and
indirectly lowers physical activity by impeding motor skill development and physical
With things returning to a new normal for now, the concerns surrounding physical
inactivity among youth during lockdowns should be considered and ensure physical
during available leisure time with energy expenditures less than the recommended
amount of 2,900 kcal/day. This concept is a known factor of obesity and other factors of
the metabolic syndrome classification (Citko et al., 2018). To keep an overall well-being,
an important element to be promoted among all genders and ages is a healthy lifestyle.
With the steady progress on the development of technology comes the increase of
convenience and ease in lifestyle. This, however, has led to reduced physical activity
which later on is a risk factor of various diseases. Based on the data of the World Health
even in moderate level physical activity, involving 30 minutes active time per day. With
the emergence of more computer games, smartphones, and media come more factors that
cause sedentary behaviors that call for the need of physical activity on holistic health.
during leisure including sitting and laying down, according to a study that measured the
average physical inactivity time of adults in 20 different countries, the daily average of
sitting time was 5.8 hr. While 9-11 hours per day was the average for countries, United
States, Canada, and United Kingdom - accounting for 55-70% of the waking time of the
The most at risk for assuming and adopting a sedentary lifestyle are university
students accounting for the time spent in classes, reviewing, or studying in front of a desk
with gadgets. Various studies have stated that the shift from academy to university
studies have been attributed to an increase in sedentary behavior and lifestyle, and a
A lack of available time and demotivation have been seen to be some of the most
common reasons for choosing not to engage in physical activity and in turn have
Sedentary lifestyle is not only brought about by sudden change in thought, but it
is also associated with the presence of factors such as the prior knowledge regarding the
benefits of doing physical activity together with the negative outcomes of physical
inactivity. In addition, the unavailability of equipment, practice, and activity tolerance are
among the factors that increase the likelihood of adopting a sedentary lifestyle (Guedes et
al., 2019).
The measures put in place in order to control the spread of the pandemic may
have different outcomes and results to different lifestyles. They may result in prompting
unhealthy lifestyles and behaviors such as sedentary lifestyle with a lot of individuals
following social distancing by staying at home for online school and work. Sedentary
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lifestyle, along with physical activity and sleep, are behaviors that occupy most of the 24
hours of an individual’s time. These factors, even before the pandemic, have been
considered as issues among adults, with 41.5% spending their time 4 or more hours in
detrimental effects. A majority of which are closely related with cardiovascular diseases,
television viewing time have an increased mortality risk on all causes. In the study of
Rillamas, 2018, it stated that individuals who spend five to ten hours of sitting time a day,
primarily due to television viewing, tend to have a significant correlation with all-cause
mortality. A study about the correlation of television viewing time and all-cause mortality
indicated that individuals who watch television for more than 6 hours a day had double
the risk for all-cause mortality compared to those who only watch television for only 2
type 2 diabetes mellitus. The detrimental effects of sedentary lifestyle are more evident
among individuals who spend little to no time in physical activity, compared to those
who engage in frequent physical activity. Those with lower physical activity have 30%
higher relative risk to all-cause mortality when compared to those with high physical
al., 2017 stated that by increasing sedentary behavior by 1-hour, significant adverse
effects can be seen on glucose levels (4.79 mg/dl), BMI (.69kg/m^2), insulin (2.73
pmol/l), fat mass (1.03%), total cholesterol (9.73 mg/dl), HDL-cholesterol (-3.50 mg/dl),
LDL-cholesterol (10.7 mg/dl) and triglycerides (12.4 mg/dl). One of the major metabolic
diseases are impacted by sedentary lifestyles and practices. Diabetes mellitus, particularly
type 2 diabetes mellitus, increases when the sedentary time is increased as well.
Prolonged sitting, for example, can affect the activity and content of muscle glucose
transporter proteins. Animal studies have shown that prolonged physical inactivity can
lead to lowered activity of lipoprotein lipases, which is responsible for blood lipid
that differ from a normal motor response (Bailey et al. 2019). Other metabolic diseases
of insulin-like growth factor axis, insulin resistance, and changes in sex hormones’
circulation levels are affected as well by the sedentary lifestyle practices that an
manifest adverse effects on the physical health of an individual. Its mental effects show
debatable results in various studies. Sedentary behaviors that are considered mentally
passive like viewing the television, sitting, listening to music, and other mentally passive
activities have a positive correlation with depression. Although, mentally active sedentary
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behaviors like reading books, newspapers, driving, sewing, knitting, are considered to
have no correlation with depression risk. Varying studies showed different effects of
correlation others showed a negative (Huean et al., 2020). The same can be said to studies
relating sedentary lifestyle with cognitive function. There are varying results, but a study
by Fanning, 2017 suggested that less sedentary behaviors would lead to benefits relating
Exercising can prevent common chronic diseases that cause early death in young
adults (Warburton, 2006). The study also showed a linear growth relationship in the
health status of people that have poor health condition and engaging to exercise. This
implies that an established physical lifestyle is very important to maintain a healthy and
balanced life. Incorporating exercise to our weekly schedule reduces the risks brought by
physical inactivity which includes diabetes, hypertension, heart problems, obesity, and
many others. Globally, 1 out of 5 adolescents do not engage in any physical activities like
games, sports, cycling, walking, or physical education (WHO, 2021). This number
increased during the pandemic because of the no movement policies and protocols that
In a study about the relationship between time management skills, anxiety, and
between the students’ time management skills and academic motivation was observed
they are experiencing anxiety attacks and during these times, time management is very
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poor. Time is very important especially for online class learners, a delay and backlog of
relation, mental health is one of the problems of the ages in the age bracket of early
adulthood (WHO, 2021). Without proper time management, students in this age are at
high risk of mental health issues. Time management includes physical activities that
Physical activity gives a person energy and a healthy life, but it plays a vital role
in preventing diseases as a person gets older. Being healthy does not simply mean an
absence of disease, but rather a harmony in physical, mental, and social well-being. Thus,
physical activity does not just benefit the physical state but also the mental and social
well-being.
Physical Health
One of the main benefits of physical activity is in the physical state of the body. It
prevents other diseases from manifesting in one’s body. According to Abou Elmagd
(2016), exercise makes a person physically fitter and improves overall body health and a
general sense of well-being. Physical activity or exercise can reduce the risk of
developing several diseases like type 2 diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.
Further, it also strengthens the bones and muscles and reduces the risk of joint and lower
Physical inactivity can result in obesity. It occurs when the number of calories
consumed exceeds the number of calories burned. Exercise helps burn calories, and the
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more intense the exercise is, the more calories it burns. Regular exercise and a proper diet
can help reduce body fat and combat obesity (Abou Elmagd, 2016).
Mental Health
There are also benefits of physical activity and exercise in mental health. It helps
in improving moods and sleep. It helps in thinking, learning, and judgment skills.
Exercise boosts happy chemicals known as endorphins, and doctors recommend that
people suffering from depression and anxiety do exercise (Abou Elmagd, 2016). For a
inflammation, and new activity patterns that boost sensations of calmness and well-being.
It also causes the brain to release endorphins, powerful chemicals that make a person
excited and happy. Exercise can also serve as a distraction, allowing one to find some
quiet time to break out of the cycle of negative thoughts that feed depression. Further,
studies have shown that exercise effectively reduces anxiety, stress, ADHD, PTSD, and
trauma. It also sharpens memory and thinking, gives more resilience when faced with
mental or emotional challenges, and gives more energy (Robinson et al., 2020).
activity across these domains. Interventions may be recommended for patients in various
settings, including medical and mental health settings, to prevent decline and mitigate
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impairment across several domains of functioning in older adults with mild cognitive
Promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behavior might protect mental
health in children and adolescents (Rodriguez et al., 2019). Moreover, as the pandemic
hit in 2020, the number of people with symptoms of depression and anxiety increases as
they are more isolated and restricted. Thus, studies strongly support the mental health
benefits of implementing measures that promote physical activity while limiting screen
time during periods of social change due to a pandemic (Meyer et al., 2020).
Social Well-being
Self-esteem and self-image can both be boosted by physical activity. Exercise can
regardless of weight, size, gender, or age (Elmagd,2016). Sports is also one of the
physical activity is linked to enhanced psychological and social health in children and
adolescents. More specifically, reports state that participation in team sports rather than
individual activities is associated with better health. It is assumed that due to the social
nature of team sport, the health benefits are enhanced through the positive involvement of
peers and adults. Children and young people's engagement in organized sports directly
young age nurtures a more active lifestyle as an adult. For many diseases that are
METHODOLOGY
Project Plan
Title
Philippines.
Item Description
June July
Needs
Assessment
Survey
Letter to
Student
Services
Office
Making of
Goals and
Objectives
Making of
Strategies
Making of
Detailed
Program
Distribution
of
Invitation
Finalization
of Module
Opening
Program
1st Session
2nd Session
3rd Session
and Closing
Program
Book
Making
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Colloquium
Activity-Resource Table
Methods of Implementation
assignment after the discussion of the topic “Incorporating Exercise to Our Daily
Schedule”. This is to assist the participants on how to start their weekly schedule with
physical activities and manage their time wisely. Instructions for submission will be
provided during the meeting. An assigned facilitator will assess the assignments if at least
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75% of the participants incorporated no less than 2 hours of physical activities in their
weekly schedule.
Follow-up forms- Participants will be given a week to assess if they are able to
start and follow their weekly workout schedule. Follow-up questionnaires will be sent
through their personal social media accounts and data privacy will be highly observed.
Interactive Lecture- An invited speaker will discuss the topics that will be
Inactivity: The Hidden Risk of Pandemic. All the participants are invited to turn on their
cameras and unmute their mics to actively participate in the discussion and encouraged to
ask questions or any clarifications related to the topic. The lecture intends to help the
assessment test with a criterion of at least 75% of the participants will get a score greater
Zumba- A physical activity that will encourage the participants to move and start
changing habits. It will be incorporated for at least 2 sessions of the program to build
their practice of exercising. This activity will be named “Zoomba” during the promotion
of the program schedule since this activity will be performed in an online platform,
Zoom, because of the new normal policies that prohibit recreational gatherings.
Monitoring Worksheet
Opening Checking
Program ● Philippine National Kyjn Estrebilla
Anthem
● Devotional Aeronn Fiedacan
● Special Song Nhemie Somoso
● Opening Prayer Aeronn Fiedacan
● Introduction of Hazel Cortez,
facilitators, Discussion of Nhemie Somoso
goal and objective,
Discussion of Program
Schedule
● Closing Remarks Kyjn Estrebilla
RESULT OF IMPLEMENTATION
This chapter contains the analyses of the data collected from the implementation
period of the public health program conducted to the Medical Laboratory Science Student
of AUP. The analysis of the data collected is according to the goals and objectives of the
group.
There were 42 respondents who answered the needs assessment survey that the
team has distributed, and 12 of those respondents are consistent in participating in the
Goal
The goal of the community and public health program of the team is to promote
the Adventist University of the Philippines has been achieved through the three session
implementation period.
Cognitive Objective
The first objective is that after the program, 75% of the participants will recognize
the effects of a sedentary lifestyle. The assessment was given after the lecture of the
team’s guest speaker. Of the participants, 10 out of 12 were able to get an 80% grade or
higher in the post assessment test, or 83% of the participants were able to meet the
Figure 4.1. Bar Graph Showing the Points Scored by the Participants
Affective Objective
The affective objective is covered by all the three sessions of the program, and
even the coming days prior to the follow up form, since every part contributes to their
determination to exercise. The objective of this program, for the affective domain of the
participants, is that 75% of them would adopt a lifestyle in which physical activity is
Figure 4.2. The figure above shows the number of participants who have accomplished at
After giving the participants one week to finish their weekly activities, 11 out of
12 participants were able to submit a follow up form and confirm that they have
accomplished at least 2 hours of physical activity in a week. This shows that 92% of the
incorporated into their daily schedule. The outcome has exceeded the team’s objective by
17%.
Psychomotor Objective
The second and third session of the program is dedicated to the psychomotor
objective, which is that after the program, 75% of the participants would be able to
11 out of the 12 participants were able to create a workout plan containing at least 2
hours of exercise in a week. 92% of the participants were able to submit the workout
plan. The result of the activity was 17% more than that of what the team had predicted.
Chapter 5
Evaluation
After conducting the program, the result surpassed the evaluative criteria for all
objectives. For knowledge, 83% of the participants got 80% in the post-assessment test,
surpassing the predicted 75% participants. For attitude, the outcome has exceeded the
evaluative criteria at 17%; 92% of the participants were able to incorporate the lifestyle in
their schedule. Lastly, the skills which garnered 92% exceeded the predicted 75% in the
evaluative criteria.
The program was held in two days and with three sessions, the overall results of
the program conducted, with the help of quizzes and activities, helped the participant to
recognize the effects of a sedentary lifestyle, create a workout schedule that includes 2
Conclusion
Adventist University of the Philippines” are now able to start their workout habit and
pledged to continue adapting to a healthier life by improving their activities and physical
lifestyle. Through the efforts of the program, the Bachelor of Science in Medical
respondents and 12 consistent participants are now living an active life despite the
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challenges and restrictions brought by the global pandemic. Online classes may be
difficult for everyone, but the target participants are now aware and equipped on how to
adapt to this new normal and have the edge over the other students who did not join the
community and public health program conducted by the third year BSMLS students of
Recommendations
To further improve the study the researchers would like to give the following
recommendations:
well-being. Physical activity goals (ex. Zumba) and using reinforcing strategies
● With things returning to a new normal for now, the concerns surrounding physical
● While screen time is basically inevitable in today’s age, it is important for parents
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APPENDICES
Appendix B Correspondence
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Appendix G Pictures
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Appendix H. Module
is incorporated into their daily life, we can deem them to have a sedentary
using a mobile phone/computer for much of the day. Truly, people who are
affected by the pandemic experience this lifestyle, others may choose to accept
through exercise. Prior to COVID-19, people would generally have no time for
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exercise due to various reasons such as: lack of time, busy schedule, health
defects, lack of motivation, fear of commitment, and many more. Now that
COVID-19 has restricted people from going out, it has also brought upon another
lifestyle towards everyone, giving others more reasons to refrain from exercising.
those who practice it to control their weight, reduce their risk to heart diseases,
improve mental health and mood, reduce the risk to cancer, and many more.
mind their availability and motivation towards the activity. The participants
inactivity. The program that the group will conduct would cover the basic
would also hopefully ignite the participants desire to set exercise and physical
Objective 1: After the program, 75% of the participants will recognize the effects
of a sedentary lifestyle.
Objective 2: After the program, 75% of the participants will adopt a lifestyle in
Program Flow
Welcome Remarks
Registration/Attendance Checking
massage
Special Song
Opening Prayer
Introduction of facilitators
Closing Remarks
Day 2 (session 1)
Objectives: At the end of the session, the participants will be able to:
Program Flow
- Attendance checking
- Opening prayer
- Message
- Welcome Remarks
- Lectures
Day 2 (session 2)
Objectives: At the end of the session, the participants will be able to:
Program Flow
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Part 1- Attendance
-Welcome Remarks
-Attendance
- Zoomba
- Break
- Closing Prayer
Objectives: At the end of the session, the participants will be able to:
Program Flow
-Attendance
-Message
-Opening Prayer
-Welcome Remarks
-Zoomba
-break
-Pledge
-Closing Remarks
- Closing Prayer
Lecture Topics:
“Impact of Pandemic to students” Mr. Almer
“What is Sedentary Lifestyle and the effects of Caagbay
3:50- 30 it”
4:20 mins “ Incorporating exercise to our daily schedule”
pm “Health Benefits of Physical Activity”
Honorarium: 300
5:00- 15 Zoomba
5:15 mins Prize kung sino ang makakapag on ng cam Emcee
pm (2 videos) (Shadrock &
P150- best performer Hazel)
CURRICULUM VITAE
Adventist University of the Philippines
CURRICULUM VITAE
I.PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Hazel Jerusalem Cortez
Date of Birth : September 23, 2000
Place of Birth : Santa Cruz, Manila
Home Address : Starkville Nia Road, Carsadang Bago 2, Imus City, Cavite
Present Address : Starkville Nia Road, Carsadang Bago 2, Imus City, Cavite
Email Address : [email protected]
Contact # : +639453542685
Landline : 0464384179
CURRICULUM VITAE
I. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Kyjn Franster R. Estrebilla
Date of Birth : September 26,1999
Place of Birth : San Pedro,San Jose,Antique
Home Address :West Visayan Conference,Corner Jalandoni,Ledesma
Street,Iloilo City
Present Address : Sampaguita Hall, Adventist University of the Philippines,
Puting Kahoy, Silang, Cavite
Email Address : [email protected]
Contact # : 09098143227
Landline : None
CURRICULUM VITAE
I.PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Aeronn D. Fiedacan
Date of Birth : October 8, 2000
Place of Birth : Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Home Address : Ponce de Leon Subd., Solid Rd. San Manuel, PPC
Present Address : Ponce de Leon Subd., Solid Rd. San Manuel, PPC
Email Address : [email protected]
Contact # : 09213741081
Landline : 4340713
CURRICULUM VITAE
I.PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Shadrock Alozo Remonde
Date of Birth : June 27, 2000
Place of Birth : Magpet, North Cotabato, Philippines
Home Address : Apo Sandawa Homes, Phase 3, Block 10, Lot 1
Present Address : Kidapawan City
Email Address : [email protected]
Contact # :+639616316390
Landline : 5211315
CURRICULUM VITAE
I. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Nhemie Llewr R. Somoso
Date of Birth : January 3, 2001
Place of Birth : Calamba, Laguna
Home Address : 102 Friendswood, BelAir2, DonJose, Santa Rosa, Laguna
Present Address : 102 Friendswood, BelAir2, DonJose, Santa Rosa, Laguna
Email Address : [email protected]
Contact # : 09453824968
Landline : n/a