Relations between physical self-concept and physical activity in boys

The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between physical self-concept and physical activity of boys. The sample consisted of 251 boys, aged 5.9 to 8.2 years (mean age = 7.2 years +/- 0.9 SD). Physical self-concept was assessed using Stein's Children's Physical Self-Concept scale. Physical activity was measured by the Harro's questionnaire. Children were classified to low and high physical activity groups based on their mean scores. One-way ANOVA was used to analyse the data. There were significant difference (p <.05) between the low and the high activity group concerning Global Physical Self-Concept Scale and subscale of Physical Performance, where boys from the high activity group scored higher. There were no significant differences in the subscales of Physical Appearance and Weight Control. The most important conclusion of this research suggests the theoretical assumptions that the physical activity and physical self-concept of children are related.