Classroom Physical Activity in University Students

The Effects of Classroom-based Physical Activity on Academic Self-efficacy in University Students

The goal of this study is to learn if a classroom-based physical activity program can improve academic self-efficacy in university students.

The main question it aims to answer is: Do students who take part in classroom-based physical activities have higher academic self-efficacy scores than students who do not? Researchers will compare students in classrooms that do the physical activity program to students in classrooms that continue their usual class routine (no extra activities).

Participants will:

If in the activity group: take part in one time per day, five times a week, a total of eight weeks during regular classes.

If in the control group: attend classes as normal. Complete a questionnaire about their academic self-efficacy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Full-time university students aged 18-26 years
• Able to stand and walk independently
• Willing to participate in the 8-week intervention and assessments

Exclusion Criteria:

• Self-reported history of lower extremity injury or surgery in the past 6 months
• Diagnosed neurological or vestibular disorders affecting balance
• Regular participation in structured balance or physical activity training outside the study
• Any medical condition that prevents safe performance of physical activity