Physical self-concept and physical activity enjoyment in elementary school children
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The present study examined gender differences and relationships of seven specific domains of physical self-concept (PSC) (Strength, Endurance, Speed, Flexibility, Coordination, Global Sport Competence, and Appearance) and physical activity enjoyment (PAE) in 447 elementary school children by self-report questionnaires. Boys reported higher self-concepts of Strength, Endurance, Speed, Coordination, and Global Sport Competence than girls. Conversely, girls showed higher self-concepts of Flexibility than boys. Moreover, all seven specific domains of children's PSC and PAE were positively interrelated and children's self-concepts of Endurance and Global Sport Competence predicted their PAE. Implications for physical education targeting to enhance children's PSC and PAE are discussed.
| Original language | English | 
|---|---|
| Journal | Early Child Development and Care | 
| Volume | 186 | 
| Issue number | 11 | 
| Pages (from-to) | 1792-1801 | 
| Number of pages | 10 | 
| ISSN | 0300-4430 | 
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 01.11.2016 | 
- elementary school children, physical activity enjoyment, Physical self-concept
- Educational science
- Psychology
Research areas
- Developmental and Educational Psychology
- Pediatrics
- Social Psychology
