scholarly journals Assessment of self-perception of physical fitness and proposal for standards among Chilean adolescent students: the EAPAF study

2016 ◽  
Vol 114 (04) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Adolescent Students

scholarly journals Gender, Physical Self-Perception and Overall Physical Fitness in Secondary School Students: A Multiple Mediation Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (18) ◽  
pp. 6871
Author(s):  
Pedro Jesús Ruiz-Montero ◽  
Oscar Chiva-Bartoll ◽  
Antonio Baena-Extremera ◽  
David Hortigüela-Alcalá
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Multiple Mediation ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Cognitive Perspective ◽  
Physical Strength ◽  
Adolescent Students ◽  
Self Confidence

Background: Physical self-perception is often related with better physical fitness perception in adolescents. Moreover, it is an important social cognitive perspective to provide suitable mental health in this population. However, this relationship is unequal between boys and girls. The physical fitness is a marker of health in young population. The aims of the present study were the following: (1) to compare physical self-perception and self-reported overall physical fitness (OPF) between boys and girls (gender) and body mass index (BMI) status, and (2) to determine the mediating role of all physical self-perception subscales (except physical condition) and BMI status in the link between gender and OPF in adolescent students. Methods: This cross-sectional study consisted of 85 adolescent students of secondary school between 12 and 17 years of age; 41 were boys (Mage = 14.6, SD = 1.7) and 44 were girls (Mage = 14.4, SD = 1.6). Adolescent participants completed all clinical characteristics by body composition measures (age, body weight, body height, and BMI). Physical self-perception was assessed by the physical self-perception profile (PSPP) whereas the international fitness scale (IFIS) was used to predict the self-reported OPF of adolescents in the present study. Results: Gender (boys and girls) differed significantly in all PSPP subscales and OPF, whereas the BMI status (underweight = 19 students, normal weight = 53 students, overweight/obese = 13 students) showed significant differences in all clinical characteristics, physical condition (PSPP), and OPF. A multiple mediation analysis was performed using bias corrected bootstrap. This multiple mediation analysis revealed that all PSPP subscales were significant mediators between gender and OPF: attractive body (p = 0.013), sport competence (p = 0.009), physical strength (p = 0.002), and self-confidence (p = 0.002). The total direct effect of gender on OPF was significant (p = 0.002). Moreover, the multiple mediation estimated a completely standardized indirect of X on Y for attractive body (effect = 0.109), sport competence (effect = 0.066), physical strength (effect = 0.130), and self-confidence (effect = 0.193). Conclusions: These findings contribute to understanding the link between gender and OPF in adolescent students and the mediation of physical self-perception and OPF in this relationship. In addition, strategies focused to improve self-confidence and physical self-perception are necessary in female adolescent students, because boys showed better physical self-perception in all PSPP subscales. Girls are a risk group because they report low physical self-confidence with their respective insecurity feelings and psychological disorders. Thus, personal physical self-perception must be considered as an important social cognitive perspective to provide suitable mental health in children and adolescents.

Pictorial Scale of Physical Self-Concept for Younger Children (P-PSC-C): A Feasibility Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (s2) ◽  
pp. S391-S402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maike Tietjens ◽  
Dennis Dreiskaemper ◽  
Till Utesch ◽  
Nadja Schott ◽  
Lisa M. Barnett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Kindergarten Children ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Gross Motor Development ◽  
The Face ◽  
Age Appropriate ◽  
The One

Children’s self-perception of motor skills and physical fitness is said to be an important mediator between skills and physical fitness on the one hand and physical activity on the other hand. An age-appropriate self-perception scale is needed to understand the development and the differentiation of the physical self-concept of children and its components. Therefore, the objectives of this study were (1) to develop a pictorial scale of physical fitness for pre-school children (3–6 years old), and (2) to describe the face validity and feasibility of the scale. The study sample included 27 kindergarten children. In order to determine the psychometric properties, validity was assessed by administrating the Pictorial Scale for Physical Self-Concept in Kindergarten Children (P-PSC-C) compared with children’s fundamental movement skill competency (Test of Gross Motor Development [TGMD]-3; six locomotor and seven object-control skills), height, weight, and demographics. The face validity was favorable. Expectable negatively skewed response distributions were found in all items. Medium correlations with related constructs and with sport enjoyment were found. The results indicate that the new scale is usable for kindergarten children. Future validation studies are needed so that the new scale can contribute to the research about physical self-concept development in kindergarten children.

scholarly journals Influence of social capital on self-perception related to orthodontic treatment need

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. e206537
Author(s):  
Sandra Denise Fachini Sedrez ◽  
Ana Paula Terossi de Godoi ◽  
Marcelo de Castro Meneghim ◽  
Silvia Amélia Scudeler Vedovello ◽  
Giovana Cherubini Venezian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Treatment Need ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Adolescent Students ◽  
The Individual

Aim: To evaluate the influence of social capital on self-perception related to orthodontic treatment need. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 578 11-16 years-old adolescents from a city in southern Brazil. Social capital was evaluated using the Social Capital Questionnaire for Adolescent Students (SCQ-AS). Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) assessed malocclusion and self-perception related to orthodontic treatment need. Sociodemographic aspects of adolescents were also evaluated. Individual analyses were performed, relating the study variables to the outcome, estimating the odds ratio with the respective confidence intervals of 95%. The variables with p<0.20 in the individual analyses were tested in the multiple logistic regression models, and those with p<0.10 remained in the model. Results: Social capital did not influence the self-perception related to orthodontic treatment need. Adolescents with high orthodontic needs were 5.35 (CI 95%: 2.68 to 10.65) times more likely to perceived orthodontic treatment need (p <0.05). Crowding and dental absence were associated with self-perception related to orthodontic treatment need (p <0.05). Conclusions: Social capital did not influence the self-perception related to orthodontic treatment need.

The relationship between motor competence, physical fitness and self-perception in children

2011 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 394-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Vedul-Kjelsås ◽  
H. Sigmundsson ◽  
A.-K. Stensdotter ◽  
M. Haga
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Motor Competence ◽  
The Relationship

Self-Perception of Health and Fitness among French and Tunisian Men and Women

2007 ◽  
Vol 105 (1) ◽  
pp. 227-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Maâmouri ◽  
J. Brisswalter ◽  
R. Jeddi ◽  
P. Legros
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Self Perceptions ◽  
Endurance Strength ◽  
Specific Category ◽  
French Group ◽  
Different Cultures ◽  
Perception Of Health

This work examines the effects of sex and culture on physical self-perceptions. The aim was to compare the perception of physical fitness of French and Tunisian men and women. 400 individuals ages 20 to 35 years assessed their own fitness, endurance, strength, flexibility, body composition, and health according to specific category scales by completing a questionnaire. In general, the Tunisian group rated themselves higher than the French group. It appears that perceived physical fitness was related mainly to perceived endurance for both groups. Some disparities were observed between the two nationalities. Analysis showed an interaction between sex and culture (French vs Tunisian). For French men and women and Tunisian men, perceived physical fitness was more associated with perceived endurance, whereas for Tunisian women, perceived physical fitness was more strongly associated with flexibility. These data show that self-perception of physical fitness is a dimension which varies between individuals from different cultures.

scholarly journals Influence of exercise habits and physical fitness level on subjective fatigue symptoms in adolescent students

Health ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 03 (01) ◽  
pp. 20-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shinichi Demura ◽  
Takayoshi Yamada ◽  
Shigeru Shimada ◽  
Masanobu Uchiyama
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Exercise Habits ◽  
Fitness Level ◽  
Adolescent Students ◽  
Subjective Fatigue

Relating Trait Anxiety to Perceived Physical Fitness

1988 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
pp. 539-543 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ben R. Abadie
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Partial Correlation ◽  
Stress Test ◽  
Exercise Stress Test ◽  
Exercise Stress ◽  
Inverse Relation ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Graded Exercise

This study was designed to determine the relation of actual cardiovascular physical fitness and perceived physical fitness to trait anxiety. 32 older adult ( M age = 68.19 yr.) subjects completed a voluntary maximal graded exercise stress test on a motor driven treadmill to determine their actual cardiovascular physical fitness. Subjects also completed Abadie's Perceived Physical Fitness Scale along with Spielberger's Trait Anxiety Inventory. The partial correlation between actual cardiovascular physical fitness and trait anxiety with the influence of perceived physical fitness removed indicated a nonsignificant relation. The partial correlation between perceived physical fitness and trait anxiety with the influence of actual cardiovascular physical fitness removed indicated a significant inverse relation. Present results suggest that trait anxiety is correlated better with an individual's self-perception of his physical fitness than the actual cardiovascular physical fitness.

Self-Perception and Physical Fitness

1978 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 338-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary R. Leonardson ◽  
Richard M. Gargiulo
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Self Perception

Children’s and Adolescents’ Physical Self-Perceptions as Related to Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity and Physical Fitness

2002 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lennart Raudsepp ◽  
Raino Liblik ◽  
Aave Hannus
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Conditioning ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Self Perceptions ◽  
Athletic Competence ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
General Physical

The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between physical self-perceptions, moderate to vigorous physical activity and physical fitness in Estonian school children and adolescents aged 11–14 years. The sample consisted of 134 boys and 119 girls. Self-perception of body appearance, physical conditioning, sport/athletic competence, strength and general physical self-worth were measured by the Children’s Physical Self-Perception Profile (C-PSPP). Moderate to vigorous physical activity was assessed using 7-day physical activity recall and physical fitness using 20 meter endurance shuttle run. All C-PSPP scales were significantly moderately related with physical activity and fitness in both boys and girls. Boys’ perceptions of strenght competence, physical condition and general self-worth were higher and they participated more in moderate to vigorous activities compared to girls. Multiple regression analysis results indicated the best predictors of moderate to vigorous physical activity and physical fitness were perceived sport/athletic competence, physical self-worth, and perceived strength competence Our results demonstrate that physical self-perceptions are significant correlates of physical activity and fitness in children and adolescents.

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