11th ASEAN Council of Physical Education and Sport (ACPES) International Conference 2025

Arnis, the national martial art of the Philippines, embodies discipline, skill, and tradition. Developing a brochure dedicated to beginner practitioners requires careful planning, ensuring clarity, engagement, and accessibility.

A well-crafted Arnis brochure must begin with an introduction to its origins, highlighting its deep cultural roots and importance in Filipino heritage. This section should briefly discuss its evolution from traditional combat techniques to a recognized sport and self-defense system.

Next, the brochure should outline essential equipment, including rattan sticks, protective gear, and training attire. Visual aids illustrating correct grip, stance, and movement can enhance understanding, especially for those new to the practice.

Fundamental techniques such as blocking, striking, and footwork must be clearly explained, with step-by-step instructions and simple terminology to ensure ease of learning. Incorporating QR codes or links to instructional videos can provide additional learning resources.

The safety section is crucial—emphasizing proper handling of weapons, awareness of training space, and respect for fellow practitioners. By instilling safety measures early, beginners develop a responsible and disciplined mindset.

Finally, the brochure should promote local Arnis clubs and training centers, encouraging community engagement and continuous learning. A brief guide on progression and available certification programs can motivate practitioners to advance their skills.

By structuring the brochure effectively, beginners gain a strong foundation in Arnis, fostering confidence and appreciation for this dynamic martial art. A well-designed and informative guide ensures that mastery begins with understanding and proper training.

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      This study aims to (1) develop instructional innovations, integrating social media tools and tangible e-cigarette model, (2) compare the learning achievement of Grade 10 students at Satthasamut School before and after the learning program through social media tools along with tangible e-cigarette model and (3) examine students' satisfaction toward e-cigarette learning program. Research instruments included a health education lesson plan, social media tools such as Kahoot, PowerPoint, and Canva, as well as TikTok as a digital platform to campaign against e-cigarette use and designed tangible e-cigarette model was invented. The results showed that after four weeks of learning program, the mean posttest score was X̅ = 13.85, S.D. = 1.442, which was significantly higher than pretest score X̅ = 12.78, S.D. = 1.94, (p < .05). Furthermore, students' satisfaction of learning through instructional innovations was at the highest level (X̅ = 4.74, S.D. = 0.51). This study highlights that combining digital platforms and tangible tool are effective instructional innovations for enhancing students' learning outcomes and a positive shift in attitudes toward e-cigarette prevention and intention to quit vaping.

Keywords: Learning achievement, Social media tool, Tangible E-cigarette model, E-cigarette,

Introduction: Nowadays, pétanque has become increasingly popular, as it is played in various prominent sports competitions. Several studies have also reported associations between pétanque and different aspects of health. Therefore, we aimed to provide a descriptive summary of studies examining the relationship between pétanque and health status. Methods: We searched PubMed and Embase for relevant articles from inception to July 12, 2025. All full-text observational studies investigating pétanque in relation to health outcomes were included. The findings from the included studies are presented descriptively. Results: A total of seven studies investigated the association between pétanque and health status. Reported outcomes included shoulder flexion limitation (1 study), anxiety levels (1 study), reductions in total cholesterol (3 studies), systolic and diastolic blood pressure (1 study), resting heart rate (1 study), rate of perceived exertion (1 study), HbA1c levels (2 studies), and visceral fat mass (2 studies). Additionally, one study found that 65% of participants chose pétanque as their preferred sport. Conclusions: Pétanque has been associated with improvements in several health outcomes; however, further research is needed to examine these effects in detail and to control for potential confounding factors in order to generate more robust evidence.
Keywords: Pétanque, health status, descriptive, review, SDGs.

The descriptive survey study research. The objectives to study fall prevention behaviors of the elderly, and to study factors related to fall prevention behaviors of the elderly in Ban Na District, Nakhon Nayok Province. In this study, the purposive sampling was used to recruit 118 elderly samples. The questionnaire was used as a tool to collect employed quantitative data. The content validity was improved and adjusted by the suggestion of the expert. Using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient tested the reliability of the assessment tools. Health beliefs questionnaire was 0.95 level and Falling prevention behaviors questionnaire were 0.82 level. Data analysis was done by computer program. Statistic was to acquire frequencies, percentage, means, standard deviation, maximum, minimum, Chi-square test and Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficient for statistically significant at 0.05 level.
The result of this study showed that the fall prevention behaviors of the samples in Ban Na District, Nakhon Nayok Province was at a moderate level 62.71% (x ̅= 52.31, S.D.=3.62 Min. = 40, Max. = 60) and overall perceive falls factors were at a moderate level 72.04% (x ̅2=164.88, S.D.=16.25, Min. =121, Max. =211). The study was also found that personal factors; education (x^2=15.73, p-value=0.000) congenital disease (x^2=8.89,p-value=0.012) were significantly associated with associated with behaviors falls prevention. The perceive susceptibility (r=0.206, p=0.025), perceived benefits (r=0.279, p=0.002 and overall perceive falls factors (r=0.236, p=0.010) were positive relationship at a low level with the behavior of fall prevention of the elderly significant at <.05.

Background: Physical literacy has become a fundamental concept in modern physical education, emphasizing holistic individual development through physical activity. The Physical Literacy in Children Questionnaire (PL-C Quest) was developed in Australia to assess children's perceived physical literacy across four domains: physical, psychological, social, and cognitive. However, validation of this instrument in the Indonesian cultural context remains limited. Objective: This study aimed to examine the validity and reliability of the PL-C Quest among elementary school students aged 11-12 years in Bandung, Indonesia. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with 92 elementary school students (50% male, 50% female) aged 11-12 years in Bandung. The study used purposive sampling stratified by school type (60% public, 40% private) and socioeconomic status. Validity was assessed using item-total correlation with Pearson product-moment correlation, while reliability was examined using Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Results: All 30 items demonstrated acceptable validity with correlation coefficients ranging from 0.226 to 0.677 (r > 0.207, p < 0.05). The Physical domain showed the highest item validity (P1: r = 0.677), followed by the Psychological domain (P15: r = 0.621). Internal consistency reliability was good (Cronbach's α = 0.847), indicating adequate reliability for practical use. Conclusion: The PL-C Quest demonstrated acceptable validity and reliability for measuring physical literacy among Indonesian elementary school students aged 11-12 years. The instrument can be recommended for physical literacy assessment in Indonesian physical education contexts, with consideration for cultural adaptation of items with relatively lower validity.

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     This study aims to realize an exchange of scientific insights, especially in physical education regarding its role in strengthening the psychosocial well-being of students at the elementary school level. The research method involves elementary school-aged children from Korea and Indonesia (ages 7–12) who participate in this study. The exploratory variable is the frequency of participation in sports classes each week, while the dependent variables include psychological well-being. The overall results of this research show that 17.9% of children reported that they were not very enthusiastic about participating in physical education classes, while 72.1% reported being very enthusiastic about engaging in physical education learning. After adjusting for academic achievement, family economic status, and levels of physical activity, it was found that greater participation in physical education classes is proportionally related to happiness in both genders and grade levels (p<0.05). On the other hand, participation in physical education classes conducted with enthusiasm is associated with a decrease/no stress in boys. The conclusion of this study is that more enthusiastic student participation in physical education classes is related to the psychological well-being of children in Korea and Indonesia. Increasing the number of mandatory physical education and sports sessions is a promising strategy to improve the psychological well-being of children in Korea and Indonesia.

Keywords: Indonesia, Korea, Physical Education, Psychosocial, Elementary School

Education moderated the nutrition literacy (NL) and physical activity (PA) among students. The objective of this study is to investigate the association of education with NL and PA, and its association with mental health, such as stress, anxiety, and depression. The design was a cross-sectional study that was conducted at the Faculty of Sports and Health Sciences, State University of Surabaya. In total, we recruited 99 nutrition students and 77 physical education students. The logistic regression model was used to assess the relationship between nutrition literacy, physical activity, depression, anxiety, and stress levels. Nutrition students had a higher percentage of upper average NL scores compared to physical education students (68% vs 29.5%). In addition, nutrition students had a greater percentage of low PA compared to physical education students (54.5% vs 7.4%). NL had a borderline significant 0.401 times lower risk of anxiety (p = 0.058). Moderate levels of PA were associated with lower risk of stress (OR=0.364) while high levels of PA were associated with higher risk of anxiety (OR=3.510). Education can improve NL among nutrition students and PA among physical education students. Implementing the appropriate PA with NL among students may be beneficial to improve mental health.

This research investigates the impact of service quality, customer satisfaction, and enthusiasm on the loyalty of gym members in Surabaya. A quantitative method was employed, involving 220 respondents selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire consisting of 40 items, measured on a four-point Likert scale. To ensure validity, the analysis was preceded by classical assumption tests, including assessments of normality, multicollinearity, and heteroscedasticity and linierity. The main analysis used multiple linear regression to examine the relationships between variables. Findings revealed that all three independent variables such as service quality, satisfaction, and enthusiasm significantly and positively influenced member loyalty. Notably, customer satisfaction emerged as the most influential factor in predicting loyalty levels. Collectively, these variables accounted for 58.9% of the variance in loyalty (Adjusted R² = 0.589). The study highlights the critical role of integrating both service performance and emotional engagement in building sustained loyalty among gym users. These results offer valuable insight for fitness center managers aiming to enhance customer retention in a competitive and experience-driven health industry.

The study aimed to determine the level of motivation among students on physical activities towards health and fitness -1 (Movement Competency Training): basis for course evaluation in Jose Rizal Memorial State University. The significant questions addressed in the study were based on the following hypothesis: (1) Is there a significant difference between the demographic profile of students and the level of motivation towards the PATHFIT 1 components as follows: 3.1. Breathing and Core bracing, 3.2 Locomotor Movements, 3.3 Non-Locomotor Movements. (2) Is there a significant difference between the level of motivation among students and the PATH- FIT-1 course components as follows: 4.1. Breathing and Core bracing, 4.2 Locomotor Movements, 4.3 Non-Locomotor Movements.

The objective of this research was to study the effects of sleep behavior and physical exercise on menstrual conditions in female students at Srinakharinwirot University, Ongkharak Campus. The cross-sectional survey designed for determined sleep behavior, physical exercise activities, and menstrual conditions in 132 female undergraduate students-sample size with using accidental sampling. Data were collected through a questionnaire covering sleep behavior, exercise habits, and characteristics of menstrual conditions. The questionnaire was validated for content accuracy with index of item objective congruence (IOC). The statistical analysis with Chi-square test, Continuity Correction and Fisher’s Exact Test for confirmed the results revealed that female students with insufficient sleep behavior (less than 6 hours per night) and sedentary habits (no exercise or less than 30 minutes per week) were affected by various irregular menstrual conditions more than another group with sufficient sleep and more exercise lifestyle at significant level of 0.05.

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The global decline in physical fitness among youth requires the inclusion of physical fitness monitoring into health surveillance systems. Traditional clinical and field-based physical fitness assessments are often costly and time-consuming. A short scale assessing self-perceived health-related fitness has been developed as an alternative to field testing. However, further validation is needed, particularly within higher education contexts. The study aims to assess the reliability and validity of the International Fitness Scale (IFIS) for evaluating physical fitness among Filipino university students. A sample of 283 students from a small state university in Davao City, Philippines, completed the IFIS and performed a series of field-based physical fitness tests. These tests include the 20m multistage shuttle run for cardiorespiratory fitness, handgrip dynamometry and standing long jump for muscular fitness, the 4x10 shuttle run for agility/speed (motor fitness), and a modified sit-and-reach test for lower body flexibility. Results indicated that the IFIS demonstrated highly acceptable internal reliability, with a Cronbach’s alpha of .802 and item-total correlation ranging between .373 and .724. Bivariate correlation analyses showed a significant relationship between self-perceived physical fitness and various objective measures of physical fitness. These findings underscores the potential use of the IFIS in monitoring physical fitness among university students.

Keywords: fitness surveillance, college students, physical activity, cardiorespiratory endurance, exercise

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between nutritional status and dysmenorrhea in female students attending the Free Methodist Vocational School in Medan, North Sumatra; to determine the relationship between exercise and dysmenorrhea in female students attending the Free Methodist Vocational School in Medan; and to determine the relationship between nutritional status and exercise with dysmenorrhea in female students attending the Free Methodist Vocational School in Medan. The sample taken in this study was 20 female students. The study was conducted in Medan Helvetia, Medan City, North Sumatra. To conduct this sampling, questionnaires were distributed, body mass index (BMI) was calculated, and the participants' height and weight were measured. The conclusion of the findings: There is a relationship between a person's dietary health and the risk of developing dysmenorrhea. rhitung equals 0.651, and tabel equals 0.4438. There is a relationship between exercising regularly and not experiencing dysmenorrhea. r count is 0.573, while the table value is 0.4438. If f count > f table > 3.88, then Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted, which indicates that there is a strong relationship between X1 and X2 together to Y. Based on the hypothesis that has been explained above, it can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between the independent factor and the dependent variable.

Physical fitness plays a vital role, not only in maintaining physical health but also in promoting mental well-being, particularly among young adults. While existing studies highlight the benefits of cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength on mental health and quality of life, research examining the contribution of other physical fitness components remains limited. Addressing this gap is an emerging priority in physical fitness research. This study explored the relationships between health-related physical fitness components and mental health outcomes among university students. A total of 233 students (30% male; 70% female), aged 18-25 years (M = 19.25, SD = 1.10), from a state university in Davao City, Mindanao, Philippines, participated in the study. Participants completed the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) and the Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) and underwent standardized physical fitness assessments. Correlational and regression analyses revealed significant associations between mental health outcomes and all fitness components, except for BMI and flexibility. Cardiorespiratory endurance and muscular fitness emerged as the strongest predictors of mental health outcomes. These findings support the implementation of university-based fitness programs that prioritize both muscular and cardiorespiratory fitness to better support holistic mental health and overall well-being among students.

Keywords: Health Promotion in Higher Education, Inclusive Fitness Interventions, Physical Activity for Sustainable Development, Student Well-Being, Youth Mental Health

In the 21st century, the field of education has undergone rapid changes, placing increasing demands on student teachers. Bachelor teacher trainees in physical education, in particular, often face both academic and physical pressures that may lead to significant stress.
Purpose: This research aims to understand the level of stress, the causes of stress, and the methods of stress management among student teachers at the National Institute of Physical Education and Sports. Method: The researcher employed a mixed-method approach, combining both quantitative and qualitative methods. Results: Among the 25 student teachers, 22 experienced moderate stress, while one experienced high stress. The main causes of stress were excessive research assignments, high expectations for academic performance, low self-confidence, and the curriculum. For stress management, the student teachers primarily used coping strategies such as time management and adjusting their attitudes and beliefs. They did not utilize the counseling services at the National Institute because they felt too shy and lacked confidence in the effectiveness of those services.

Empirical evidence indicates that children and adolescents engaged in sports are more likely to meet physical activity guidelines compared to non-participants, and they tend to remain active in adulthood. With the high prevalence of physical inactivity among youth worldwide, sports participation provides a viable means for them to engage in physical activity. Thus, promoting youth sports participation can be an important public health strategy. The prevalence of sports participation among adolescents in the Philippines, particularly in Mindanao, remains undocumented. This cross-sectional study used data from the 2019 Functional Literacy, Education, and Mass Media Survey to describe the prevalence of sports participation among children and adolescents in Mindanao and to examine its correlates. The sample included 4,388,347 children and adolescents aged 10 to 17 years (M = 13.49, SD = 2.26), with 50.8% males and 49.2% females. Findings revealed that only 4.4% of Filipino youth reported engaging in sports. Binary logistic regression analysis indicated that older adolescents and females are less likely to participate in sports, whereas those residing in rural areas and attending private schools are more inclined to engage in sports. Results suggest that most Filipino children and adolescents do not participate in any sport activities. Sports leaders, educators, health professionals, local government officials, and policymakers, need to extend sports opportunities to a broader youth demographic, rather than concentrating efforts solely on those already exhibiting athletic tendencies. Females, adolescents, urban residents, and those from public schools could particularly benefit from such initiatives.

Keywords: public health, organized sports, youth

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Mental health is an important issue in Indonesia, but still faces various challenges. The 2022 Indonesian National Youth Mental Health Survey (I-NAMHS) revealed that: 34% of Indonesian adolescents experience mental health problems. Initial data through observations of 80 students at the Bina Guna Sports and Health College, Department of Physical Education and Recreation Health regarding the description of student mental health, 64 felt easily worried, 66 fearful, 78 shy, 68 distrustful, 42 unfocused and 53 emotional. The focus of this study is to analyze the effect of yoga exercises (Kapha and Hatha), self-compassion (high and low) and gender (female and male). This study used an experimental method with a 2x2x2 factorial design. The population and sample in the study were 40 PJKR students from the 2021 class of the Bina Guna Sports and Health College, consisting of 20 females and 20 males. The measurement of students' mental health used the GHQ-12 mental health questionnaire, which consisted of 24 questions. The results of the two-way repeated measure analysis showed that there was an influence of yoga exercises (Kapha and Hatha) on mental health, there was an influence of self-composition (High and Low) on mental health, there was an influence of gender (female and male) on mental health. The conclusion of this study is that there is an influence of yoga exercises, self-composition, and gender on mental health in STOK Bina Guna Medan students.

Keywords: Yoga, Self Compossion, Gender, Mental Health, Students

Introduction: The massive increase in T2D rates worldwide is primarily due to population aging, rising obesity levels, and physical inactivity. Physical activity minimizes diabetes-related cardiovascular diseases by delaying prehypertension progression. This study aimed to determine the relationship between obesity factors and diabetes mellitus linked to physical activity in Indonesia.
Methods: This cross-sectional study utilized Indonesian Family Life Survey (IFLS-5) data from 34,241 participants meeting inclusion criteria. Main risk factors were physical activity, obesity, and diabetes mellitus, with age, gender, education, marital status, and cholesterol as confounding variables.
Results: Diabetes mellitus affected 779 respondents while 33,462 were non-diabetic. Non-obese individuals had 59% lower diabetes risk (OR=0.41) than obese individuals. Moderate physical activity reduced diabetes risk by 17% (OR=0.83, 95%CI: 0.672-1.034), while vigorous activity provided 45% risk reduction (OR=0.55). Low physical activity had highest diabetes risk (OR=1.121, 95%CI: 0.948-1.326), while moderate to vigorous activity had significantly lower risk (OR=0.552, 95%CI: 0.443-0.687).
Conclusion: Individuals with low physical activity had highest diabetes risk. Obesity combined with low physical activity significantly increases diabetes mellitus risk in the Indonesian population.