en روانشناسی ورزشی و شاخه‌های وابسته بدان Sport Psychology and its Related Branches مقاله اصیل Original Article <div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Background.</strong> In many countries, including Indonesia, the tendency for non-communicable diseases is increasing. Consequently, health costs must be paid by the state and continue to increase. People&#39;s lifestyles, including lack of physical activity, are thought to have contributed significantly to the problem.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Objectives. </strong>This study aims to examine the impact of physical activity on quality of life, which is reflected in three main indicators: health, psychological and social.<br> <strong>Methods. </strong>The study was conducted in the city of Surabaya and its surroundings with a total of 490 participants, consisting of 245 men and 245 women with an average age of 45.4 &plusmn; 15.4 years. Data on physical activity and quality of life were collected by questionnaire and analyzed using structural equation modeling.<br> <strong>Results. </strong>The test results of the model proved that the value of chi-square= 8.259 with p= 0.409, RMSE = 0.008, NFI = 0.992, and CFI = 1.0. It means that the model was compatible with the data. The model explained that physical activity has a significant effect on the quality of life.<br> <strong>Conclusion. </strong>People who exercise regularly are better able to cope with stress, have a lower risk of illness, and have higher pro-social behavior. Therefore, it needs serious efforts from stakeholders, especially the government, to create an ecosystem that allows the growth of movement culture in the community.</div> Participation, Physical Activity, Quality of Life, Structural Equation Modeling 0 0 http://aassjournal.com/browse.php?a_code=A-11-1726-2&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Ali Maksum alimaksum@unesa.ac.id 100319475328460011002 100319475328460011002 Yes Postgraduate School of Sport Science, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia