Barriers to active lifestyle among tertiary physical education students before the pandemic

An active lifestyle is a way of life that incorporates regular exercise and healthy nutrition to improve overall well-being. Any activity that gets you up, down, sideways, and moving is considered part of an active lifestyle. This study evaluated the barriers to an active lifestyle before the pandemic among tertiary physical education students at Surigao del Sur State University (SDSSU)—Tandag Campus. The goal of this study was to discover the barriers that each student has, as well as the reasons why students are not physically active for a variety of reasons. The method used in this study was a descriptive-quantitative design with the use of a researcher-made questionnaire administered to the tertiary physical education students to collate the data relevant for interpretation. Based on the findings, the non-availability of fitness equipment, facilities, and resources were the top barriers for students before the pandemic. Students' self-motivation, encouragement, and self-support are the student coping strategies before the pandemic. Lifestyle habits have been dramatically altered given these unprecedented times due to the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp