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Physical activity is one of the ways that can reduce the risk to get obesity and chronic disease. The smartphone sport tracker application is one of innovative device that people can use to motivate them involve in physical activity. In this study researcher investigate satisfaction and motivation level of people who involved in physical activity with using smartphone sport tracker application. The intervention cross-sectional research design was used in this study. The Post-Study System Usability Questionnaire (PSSUQ) and Motivational for Physical Activity and Exercise/Working Questionnaire are used as instruments in this study. Research participants were 50 peoples who involved in physical activity at Taman Bandar Kuantan recreational park. Result shows intrinsic motivation slightly higher than extrinsic motivation in performing physical activity. This study found that the smartphone sport tracker application alone can’t lead people to motivate them in performing physical activity.
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Abdul Hamid, S.F., Ismail, N.N., Abdul Razak, F.A., Shahudin, N.N. (2020). Motivation in Physical Activity: Smartphone Sport Tracker Applications. In: Hassan, M., et al. Enhancing Health and Sports Performance by Design. MoHE 2019. Lecture Notes in Bioengineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-3270-2_47
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