The Influence of Campus Facilities on Students' Interest in Sports

Abstract

This study investigates the influence of campus facilities on students' interest in sports activities at the Faculty of Sports and Health Science (FIKK), Universitas Negeri Makassar (UNM). Campus sports facilities play a crucial role in promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles among university students. This research employs a quantitative approach with a survey method involving 250 students from various study programs at FIKK UNM. Data were collected through structured questionnaires measuring the quality and availability of sports facilities and students' interest levels in sports participation. The research instruments demonstrated high reliability with Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.89. Data analysis was conducted using simple linear regression to examine the relationship between independent and dependent variables. The findings reveal that campus facilities have a significant positive influence on students' interest in sports, with a contribution of 67.3% (R² = 0.673), while other factors contribute 32.7%. The regression equation Y = 12.456 + 0.784X indicates that every one-unit increase in facility quality corresponds to a 0.784 increase in students' sports interest. Statistical analysis shows a significance value of 0.000 (p < 0.05), confirming that campus facilities significantly affect students' motivation to engage in sports activities. The study concludes that improving the quality, accessibility, and diversity of sports facilities can effectively enhance student participation in physical activities, contributing to their overall health and academic performance.