The purpose of this study is to identify the influences of attitude, self-efficacy, and motivation on
leisure time physical activity participation among undergraduate students at local public
universities. The theory of planned behaviour and self-efficacy theory were used as a theoretical
framework. The study sample comprised 1352 undergraduate students selected by random
cluster sampling. Questionnaires were utilised to collect data. The results of the study showed
that motivation and self-efficacy factors were the best predictors of leisure time physical activity
participation. Furthermore, the results of path analysis revealed that the combination of attitude
and self-efficacy had direct and indirect effects on motivation for leisure time physical activities
participation among the students at local public universities. This study suggests that to
encourage students‟ leisure time physical activity participation and involvement, the university
management should plan and organise programmes to develop positive attitudes among
students and increase their self-efficacy and motivation levels for physical activity participation.