<![CDATA[This study aims to determine the level of interest, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation of Nganjuk residents aged 12-65 years in carrying out physical activities on Jl. Ahmad Yani, Nganjuk Regency. This study uses a descriptive quantitative research method. The sample of this study amounted to 400 people selected using a purposive sampling technique. The instrument was a questionnaire via Google Form consisting of 22 statement items. The data analysis technique used a reliability validity test and descriptive statistical analysis with data presentation in the form of frequency tables and percentages. The results of the study showed that the interest of the community in doing physical activities from all ages and genders was in the high category with 97% of male adolescents, 91.7% of adults, and 89.5% of parents. While female adolescents were 94.7%, 98.9% of adults and 90.9% of parents. Intrinsic motivation was in the high category of male adolescents 97.0%, 96.8% of adults, and 100% of parents. Meanwhile for female adolescents 100%, 97.8% of adults, and 95.5% of parents. Extrinsic motivation in the community showed a heterogeneous pattern. 54.5% of adolescent males had moderate motivation, 56% of adults had moderate motivation, and 57.9% of older adults had low motivation. Meanwhile, 68.4% of adolescent females had high motivation, 69.7% of adults had high motivation, and 72.7% of older adults had moderate motivation. The research found that physical activity in the community is driven more by personal awareness of the importance of health and fitness than by external factors. The provision of safe, comfortable, and easily accessible public spaces can increase community participation in physical activity.]]>
