This study exploits a quantitative approach in identifying the relationship between physical activity participation and academic performance among Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Seremban students. A total of 357 students consisting of 168 male and 189 female from all faculties in UiTM Seremban has been recorded and gathered. Descriptive analysis and Spearman’s Correlation analysis have been used in determining the relationship between inactive, minimally active and HEPA active variables. This study used a stratified sampling method that consists of two sections A and B. Section A for respondent demographic and section B includes physical activity participation. Results indicated that there is a low positive relationship between inactive participation and academic performance. However, there is a moderate positive relationship between minimally active participation and academic performance. Furthermore, there is a moderate positive relationship between HEPA active participation and academic performance. Related to the approach of relationship between physical activity participation and academic performance.
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To Cite this Article: Dzoolkarnain, H. H., Tajri, A. A., Lamat, S. A., & Bakri, N. H. S. (2021). Physical Activity Participation and Academic Performance Among Uitm Seremban Students. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 11(11), 372 – 380.
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