Our Lady of the Pillar College- San Manuel Inc.

District 3, San Manuel, Isabela

A.Y. 2022-2023

CHAPTER lll

METHODOLOGY

This chapter represents the description of research process. It provides information

concerning the method that was used in undertaking this research as well as a justification for
the use of this method. The chapter also describes the various stages of the research, which includes
the selection of participants the data collection processes and the process of data analysis. The
chapter also discusses the role of the researcher, future researcher in qualitative research in relation to
reflexivity . The chapter ends with a discussion of validity and reliability in qualitative research and
discusses the way in which these requirements were met in the current study.

This research explored the challenges faced by NSTP STUDENTS of effectiveness of

gymnasium facilities in promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviors among
students of Our Lady of the Pillar College- San manuel Incorporation. This is also in accordance
with the staff for fast approach to conducting research. The purpose of this research was to
understand the challenges facing among NSTP students at Our Lady of the Pillar College- San
Manuel Incorporation.

A.RESEARCH DESIGN

For the realization of the aims of this study, survey design was utilized. Survey design
refers to a procedure in which researchers administer a survey to a sample or the entire population
of people in order to describe the opinions, attitudes, behaviors and characteristics of the population.
This design is appropriate in the study because the study intends to deepen our understanding on the
effectiveness of gymnasium facilities in promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary
behaviors among students of Our Lady of the Pillar College- San Manuel Incorporation.

B.Research Environment
The locale of this study is at Our Lady of Pillar College San Manuel Inc. This study
will cover the one hundred (100) students of Our Lady of the Pillar College- San Manuel
Incorporation, who are currently enrolled during the second semester of School Year 2022-2023. The
participants who will participate in the study will be selected randomly.

C.THE SAMPLE AND SAMPLING PROCEDURES

-Obtain a list of all the students currently enrolled in Our Lady of the Pillar College- San
Manuel Incorporation during the second semester of School Year 2022-2023.
-Assign each student a number from 1 to N, where N is the total number of students on the
list.
-Use a random number generator or a random number table to select the required number of
participants for the study. For example, if you want a sample size of 50, generate 50 random numbers
between 1 and N.
-Contact the selected participants and invite them to participate in the study. If any of the
selected participants decline, randomly select another participant to take their place until the desired
sample size is reached.

Sampling:
The sampling technique used in this study is simple random sampling. This is a type of
probability sampling method in which every member of the population has an equal chance of being
selected for the sample. This method helps to ensure that the sample is representative of the
population and reduces the risk of bias.
 D.RESEARCH INSTRUMENT
In this study, the researchers will conduct a face-to-face interview with a questionnaire. A
structured interview is a type of qualitative interview that makes use of a standardized sequence of
questions in order to gather relevant information about the research study. In this structured interview,
the researchers create a set of interview questions in advance, and the questions are asked in the same
order so that responses can easily be placed in similar categories. Therefore, in this research study, the
researcher used a face-to-face structured interview with a questionnaire to collect detailed information to
seek solutions to the research problems and meet the research objectives.

E. GATHERING PROCEDURE

To examine the effectiveness of gymnasium facilities in promoting physical activity and

reducing sedentary behavior among students, the following research gathering procedure can be
followed:

Define the research question: The first step is to clearly define the research question. In this case,
the research question is, "What is the effectiveness of gymnasium facilities in promoting
physical activity and reducing sedentary behavior among students?"

Conduct a literature review: A literature review should be conducted to understand the current
state of research on the topic. This will involve searching for relevant studies in academic
databases, such as PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. The review should include studies that
have examined the effectiveness of gymnasium facilities in promoting physical activity and
reducing sedentary behavior among students.

Develop a research design: The research design should be developed based on the research
question and the findings of the literature review. In this case, a quantitative research design can
be used to measure the effectiveness of gymnasium facilities. The research design should include
the following:

Participants: The participants should be students from a specific age range and demographic.
Measures: The measures should include physical activity levels and sedentary behavior, which
can be assessed using validated tools, such as accelerometers and questionnaires.
Intervention: The intervention should be the use of gymnasium facilities, which can be promoted
through educational sessions, incentives, and other strategies.
Control group: A control group should be included to compare the effectiveness of the
gymnasium facilities with no intervention.
Recruit participants: Participants should be recruited based on the inclusion and exclusion
criteria defined in the research design. Participants should be informed about the purpose of the
study and should provide informed consent.

Collect data: Data collection should be done using the measures defined in the research design.
This may involve administering questionnaires and providing participants with accelerometers to
wear for a specific period of time.

Analyze data: The data collected should be analyzed using statistical methods, such as t-tests,
ANOVA, and regression analysis. The results should be interpreted in light of the research
question and the findings of the literature review.

Draw conclusions: Based on the results of the data analysis, conclusions should be drawn
regarding the effectiveness of gymnasium facilities in promoting physical activity and reducing
sedentary behavior among students. The implications of the findings should be discussed, and
recommendations for future research and practice should be provided.

Communicate findings: The findings should be communicated through research articles,

conference presentations, and other channels to reach relevant stakeholders, such as school
administrators, teachers, and health professionals.