How to Cite: rbiztondo, D. A., Balacuit Jr., C. V., Moreno, S. O., & Millan, M. S. R. (2022). Barriers to active lifestyle among tertiary physical education students before the pandemic. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S7), 1611–1616. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS7.11450 International Journal of Health Sciences ISSN 2550-6978 E-ISSN 2550-696X © 2022. Manuscript submitted: 9 March 2022, Manuscript revised: 18 May 2022, Accepted for publication: 27 June 2022 1611 Barriers to active lifestyle among tertiary physical education students before the pandemic Dezza A. Urbiztondo, College of Teacher Education, PE Faculty , Surigao del Sur State University , Tandag City, Surigao del Sur Castor V. Balacuit Jr. College of Teacher Education, PE Faculty , Surigao del Sur State University , Tandag City, Surigao del Sur Shyla O. Moreno College of Teacher Education, PE Faculty , Surigao del Sur State University , Tandag City, Surigao del Sur Ma. Shella R. Millan College of Teacher Education, PE Faculty , Surigao del Sur State University , Tandag City, Surigao del Sur Abstract---An active lifestyle is a way of life that incorporates regular exercise and healthy nutrition to improve overall well-being. Any activity that gets you up, down, sideways, and moving is considered part of an active lifestyle. This study evaluated the barriers to an active lifestyle before the pandemic among tertiary physical education students at Surigao del Sur State University (SDSSU)—Tandag Campus. The goal of this study was to discover the barriers that each student has, as well as the reasons why students are not physically active for a variety of reasons. The method used in this study was a descriptive-quantitative design with the use of a researcher-made questionnaire administered to the tertiary physical education students to collate the data relevant for interpretation. Based on the findings, the non-availability of fitness equipment, facilities, and resources were the top barriers for students before the pandemic. Students' self- motivation, encouragement, and self-support are the student coping strategies before the pandemic. Lifestyle habits have been dramatically altered given these unprecedented times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is possible that barriers to physical activity have changed because of the global pandemic and the shift in educational settings to a new normal in which educators and students have learned to adapt to this change.