Journal of Educational and Learning Studies
Vol 9, No 2 (2026): Journal of Educational and Learning Studies

Learning motivation and parental attention predict physical education outcomes through physical fitness in elementary students

Gerdi Tri Utoro (Universitas Negeri Padang)
Muhamad Sazeli Rifki (Universitas Negeri Padang)
Damrah Damrah (Universitas Negeri Padang)
Aldo Naza Putra (Universitas Negeri Padang)



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Publish Date
09 Oct 2026

Abstract

Objective: This study examined direct and indirect relationships of learning motivation and parental attention with Physical Education, Sports, and Health learning outcomes through physical fitness among elementary students. Method: A quantitative path-analysis design involved 55 students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires, fitness assessments, and learning records. Results: Learning motivation and parental attention significantly predicted physical fitness (β=0.532 and β=0.383), explaining 46.4% of its variance. Parental attention showed the strongest direct association with learning outcomes (β=0.573), followed by physical fitness (β=0.266) and learning motivation (β=0.141), collectively explaining 38.9% of outcome variance. Physical fitness mediated pathways from learning motivation (β=0.142) and parental attention (β=0.102) to learning outcomes. Conclusion: Physical education achievement reflects interconnected motivational, familial, and physical factors, highlighting the importance of integrated student support

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Journal of Educational and Learning Studies ISSN: 2655-2760 (Print), ISSN 2655-2779 (Electronic) is an international, peer-reviewed journal and scientific journal manages Global Econedu. The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, and conceptual studies in the fields of ...