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Of 350 questionnaires distributed, 300 records retained after eligibility and data-quality screening were analyzed. Participants completed a researcher-developed 55-item Chinese questionnaire covering three participation domains, four satisfaction domains, and four barrier domains. The revised analysis evaluated the questionnaire using internal-consistency estimates, permutation-based parallel analysis, exploratory factor analysis, correlations, and HC3-robust regression with sensitivity analyses. Parallel analysis supported the intended three-, four-, and four-factor structures within this sample, but the instrument still requires independent psychometric confirmation. Higher reported PE participation was associated with higher course satisfaction, whereas greater perceived barriers were associated with lower satisfaction. After adjustment for the other variables included in the regression model, time constraints and lack of interest showed negative associations with satisfaction. 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