Assessing the Needs for Developing an Embedded System-Based Testing Tool for Lower Limb Strength and Endurance Among the General Population

Abstract

This research aimed to investigate the needs for developing a device to assess lower limb strength and endurance for the general population using an embedded system. A quantitative research design was employed, and the sample consisted of lecturers and undergraduate students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (Physical Education Program) at Rajabhat Universities in the Western Region of Thailand. The sample size of 305 participants was determined using Taro Yamane’s formula. Data were collected through questionnaires designed to examine the differences between the actual and expected conditions, as well as the prioritization of needs in developing the device. The study focused on three aspects: (1) essential knowledge and skills, (2) characteristics of the device, and (3) training requirements. A five-point rating scale was employed, and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including percentage, mean, and standard deviation.
The findings revealed that, in all three aspects, the current conditions were lower than the expected conditions. The prioritization of needs analysis indicated that the characteristics of the device were ranked as the most necessary, with a PNI_modified 0.28, followed by training requirements PNI_modified 0.21 and knowledge and essential skills PNI_modified 0.19).