Assessing the Alterations in the Health Awareness Level of Arab American University Students following a Physical Education Course

Abstract

The study aimed to identify differences in the level of health awareness among students enrolled in the physical education course at the Arab American University after completing the course. Additionally, the researchers examined whether there were statistically significant differences attributed to variables such as gender and college. The researchers used a descriptive approach due to its suitability for the study's nature. The study population consisted of 155 male and female students, with a sample of 110 students randomly selected, representing 70.9% of the original study population . The researchers utilized a health awareness scale comprising four dimensions (nutrition, personal health, physical activity, physique). Data analysis was conducted using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The key findings indicated statistically significant differences between pre-assessment and post-assessment of health awareness levels among students enrolled in the physical education course in favor of the post assessment. Moreover, statistically significant differences were found in the post assessment of health awareness levels based on the college variable, favoring scientific colleges, while no statistically significant differences were observed based on the gender variable. The researchers recommended intensifying health awareness campaigns for students in humanities colleges and university students in general.